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PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | APRIL 26, 2012 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Kunz, Palm, Kroeger, Aukee, Peterson, Arel, Long
Staff: Dazenski, DeBar | YMCA: Danielson
3. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Oath of Office for Commission Member Long
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 22, 2012 Meeting Minutes
6. PUBLIC INPUT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full
name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
7. YMCA REPORT
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discuss Trailway and Sidewalk System Plan
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discuss Adopt-A-Park Program
B. Review Municipal Code Chapter 203 (Funds)
C. Discuss May Parks Tour Agenda and Yearly Tour Schedule
10. REPORTS
A. Reports of Commission Members
B. Reports of City Staff
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Regular Commission Meeting: May 24, 2012 (7:00 start time)
1. Parks Tour (5:30 – 6:30 before meeting)
2. Review Municipal Code Chapter 909 (Parks & Recreation)
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12. ADJOURNMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | MARCH 22, 2012 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:34 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Kunz, Palm, Kroeger, Aukee, Peterson, Arel
Staff: DeBar | YMCA: Danielson
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Palm to approve, 2nd by Peterson. Motion Passed 6-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 23, 2012 Meeting Minutes: Motion by Peterson to approve, 2nd by Kunz. Motion
Passed 6-0.
5. PUBLIC INPUT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full
name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes. No residents present.
6. YMCA REPORT
A. Appoint Coach of the Year: New Programs for arts, sports and fitness. All classes except
Tabata are full. Summer soccer, softball, and t-ball registration open until April 27th. In need
of volunteer coaches. Summer park program almost full. Spring session #2 will include arts,
lacrosse, and gym games.
April 14th Spring Fling: Free sample classes, healthy cooking demonstrations, summer
program discounts.
Event Center: Summer Saturdays full. Filling Fridays and Sundays.
Coach of the Year: Two nominations received. Motion by Palm, 2nd by Peterson to award
candidate #2, Motion Passed 5-1.
Palm will contact the family of Pat Holmes to present the award. Danielson will contact the
recipient to present the award at the Town Hall Meeting on April 16th at 6:00 PM.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discuss Trailway and Sidewalk System Plan: Updated draft from 1992. Identified gaps and
presented plans to rectify. Suggest bring to Planning Commission. Suggest Commission
reiews draft and submit suggested changes to Kroeger. Suggest DeBar, Kroeger, and
Peterson tour proposed trail ways and bring final suggestions to the Commission.
Commission would then propose recommendations to coordinate with completed and
upcoming street projects.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review Proposed Changes to Chapter 605 – Tree Disease (and Pest) Control:
Recommendations by Rick Wriskey to add the term “pests” and address possible issues
with Emerald Ash Borer as a nuisance (605.03 Subd. 1e) and plans for abatement of trees
(603.04 Subd. 1), and treatment (605.06) of trees. Other minor wording changes.
Need to address 605.04 Subd. 3a with regard to cost to homeowner for removal. Perhaps
change wording to show that a homeowner would pay “up to 50%.” Discuss at meeting with
City Council.
Need to change 605.07: Permit Requirements for Transporting Wood.
Are there procedures for the EAB after cutting the tree down, similar to the procedures for
oak wilt whereby a homeowner had to cover or debark the tree for a time period? Do we
need to include the procedure in the code? Or create a notice for homeowners once the
tree is removed? Direct staff to ask Rick Wriskey for clarification.
The City has received a federal grant to help with the cost of removal, replacement, and
consulting costs to address EAB within one-mile of a current infestation, which is near
County Road I on the east side of the City.
B. Review Presentation for Joint Meeting with City Council (April 2, 2012): What we’ve done in
the past year, what we plan to do, questions we have for the Council (i.e. City Forester
position). Commissioners will send ideas to Aukee to prepare a document for the meeting.
9. REPORTS
A. Reports of Commission Members: Palm: Land east of Silver Lake Road, north of
Woodcrest Park has a lot of felled trees. DeBar will talk with Jeremiah to investigate.
B. Reports of City Staff: DeBar: A lot of litter resulting in 12-hours clean-up at Silverview Park.
Building vandalism. Lambert Park building coming along. Getting ready for rubber flooring.
MVCC will run summer park program there this summer.
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
A. Joint Meeting with City Council: April 2, 2012: 7:00 PM
B. Next Regular Commission Meeting: April 26, 2012: 6:30 PM
1. Discuss Agenda for May Parks Tour
2. Review Municipal Code Chapters 203 (Funds) and 909 (Parks & Recreation)
3. Grading plan and fencing recommendations at Lambert Park ball field
4. Decision on Hillview Park ice rink costs and draft layout
5. Future Agenda Item: Review Adopt-a-Park Program
11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Kunz to adjourn at 8:15 PM, 2nd by Kroeger. Motion Passed 6-0.
Mounds View Community Center / YMCA
1. Program Update
A. Spring 2 Session –
1. Programs:
1. Arts: Pottery is a huge hit are a hit both classes are full
2. Sports: Floor hockey, lacrosse, basketball preschool sports and
tumbling all running.
3. Fitness: Zumba is full, Tabata is running lots of room left
2. Summer Parks and Leagues
1. Soccer, Tball and Softball : Registration Deadline April 27th
2. Summer Parks : Half day still has room, Summer parks full day
over last years enrollment
3. Play days in the Park: Still has room
4. Adult Sand Volleyball League
a. $100 Team, B and C level
b. Refereed | Lots of Fun
3. Summer Session
1. Starting Production MVM:
a. Trying a summer swimming
b. Thinking Fall!!!
4. Event Center
1. Republican Event
2. AP Testing
5. Music in the Park
1. Funding Suggestions
2. Mark your Calendar
a. June 21st | July 19th | Aug. 16th
6. Building Happenings:
1. Re-Roofing, carpets cleaned
2. Summer Hours start May 29th
a. M-F – 9-7pm | Sat. 8-9pm | Sun. Closed
2. Other Business
A. Dance Recital – May 4th - 100-150 parents and youth stop by and see!!
B. April 5th – Pitch Hit and Run event at City Hall Field – Free!!
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 1 Goals and Objectives 1. Provide the highest level of safety possible practical to ensure the health and welfare of the pedestrian, bicyclist and motorist. a. Encourage compliance of traffic laws through applicable departments b. Develop and promote guidelines governing the appropriate use of the trailways system c. Establish a signage standard for trail use that minimizes potential conflicts among users d. Conform to existing Minnesota Department of Transportation engineering standards e. Minimize bicycles/pedestrian/motorist encounters by providing off-street trailways whenever economically possible f. Promote safe bicycling through publications, programs and events while assisting with the promotion of bicycle safety education through the City newsletter publications within the City 2. Provide and maintain a system to achieve a high recreation potential. a. Provide a links between Ramsey County, and Anoka County, and neighboring cities’ trailway systems b. Develop a system that can be used as a recreational link between the existing city parks, and to promote a means of making the park property as well as recreational activities assessable accessable to all residents of in the city c. Provide a recreation opportunity for the family and individual which use of trailways can provide d. Develop a system that would be suitable to short and long distance recreational use as well as long distance trail use e. Utilize man-made or natural linear resources in order to take advantage of the scenic qualities in the City 3. Provide and maintain a system that can be used as an alternate transportation mode. a. Promote a system to provide access to local points of destination such as civic centers, businesses, schools and librarieshigh population concentration areas (ie: shopping centers, schools, parks, library, businesses, etc.) b. Promote a system that would provide an efficient means of destination orientation traffic c. Connect the bikeway/walkway systems with existing and future mass transportation systems
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 2 d. Encourage the development of secure bicycle parking opportunities at existing commercial and industrial developments e. Advocate safe trailways through communication of requests and needs to roadway owners including Ramsey County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation 4. Publicize trail use opportunities in the community. a. Provide for citizen involvement through the entire planning process b. Support and encourage the community in the development of a trailways system c. Recommend the adoption of a Resolution by the City Council supporting the concept of a trailways system d. Encourage application for grants and funding aid for trailway projects Trailways Connection to County Linkages Anoka County Connections The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Corridor begins in Anoka County at Centerville. The Trail Corridor plans show a trailway continuing through Circle Pines, Shoreview, Arden Hills and Mounds View and continuing along Rice Creek through New Brighton, Fridley and finally connecting to the Mississippi River Trail. The Rice Creek Trail will be a long distance of beautiful scenic areas. The trail is a joint effort between Anoka and Ramsey Counties. A portion of the Rice Creek trail corridor currently passes through the decommissioned Twin City Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP). Improvement to County Road H from Interstate 35W to across County Road 10 would ultimately link to theThe trailway portion which is in Mounds View lies continuing along Rice Creek. A portion of Rice Creek that follows through the Twin City Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) is currently a hindrance of the project. This portion of Rice Creek which is located on TCAAP property is currently being advocated by federal legislators who are negotiating with the United States Army. The Mounds View portion of the Rice Creek Trail trail Corridor corridor would link the passage through the TCAAP property to New Brighton leading to Long Lake Regional Park.
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 3 When the Rice Creek Trail Corridor finally becomes a reality, it is the proposal of the Trailways Advocacy Group that the connecting link to Mounds View trailways routes would be Edgewood Drive, across County Road H. This connector would provide a safe route connecting to Mounds View trailways. Mounds View is located in the middle of the long Rice Creek Trail trail Corridorcorridor, having the route to Centerville Chain of Lakes in one direction and the Mississippi River Trail connection in the other direction. For this reason, Mounds View will benefit from the completion of these exciting trailways. Ramsey County Connections Ramsey County trail connections include a route to downtown St. Paul. The City of Shoreview has developed and continues to expand upon their trailways system. The City of Mounds View currently has a link to their system on County Road I. This trail connects to Highway 49 (Hodgson Rd which then becomes Rice St. at Hwy 96). Ramsey County proposes that both Lexington Avenue and Rice Street become routes to downtown St. Paul. The roadways in Shoreview already provide either a bikelane or off street trail on both streets. Once in St. Paul, many options are available for routes to Ramsey County trailways and parks, including plans for the Burlington Northern Trailway Corridor. Trailway Connection to Minneapolis Mounds View also has the opportunity to connect onto trailways leading to downtown Minneapolis. The connection to Silver Lake Road offers an off street sidewalk all the way to County Road D, entering the City of St. Anthony and connecting to Highway 88. At this point, many routes to downtown Minneapolis can be pursued along residential routes. The Mounds View connection to this lengthy Silver Lake Road route to Minneapolis is using the Long Lake/County Road H connector or the Groveland/Knollwood/Pleasant View Dr. route (or the many connectors in between).
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 4 Trailway Connections to Neighboring City Linkages Shoreview Connections The City of Mounds View currently has an established connection to Shoreview with the trail along County Road I. Another connection which could become a reality in the future is along County Road J. The City of Blaine has a right-of-way along the north side of County Road J. A right-of-way is thought to exist along the south side of County Road J east of Coral Sea Road. An off-street trail is located east of the 35W bridge leading into Shoreview, connecting to Lexington off-street trailway. MN DoT is planning on having an eight foot wide sidewalk along one side of the Hwy 610 overpass. There is an opportunity for County Road J to be a connector road if trailways were advocated by the participating cities of Mounds View, Blaine and Shoreview. The Rice Creek Corridor will also provide a linkage between Shoreview and Mounds View. New Brighton Connections Trailway connections to the City of New Brighton are offered on an off-street path along Long Lake Road (the Mounds View portion to be completed the summer of 1992). Also, the connections to Silver Lake Road provide a direct arterial route to New Brighton trailways. This proposal accesses Mounds View routes to both Long Lake Road and Silver Lake Road trailways continuing into New Brighton and beyond. Future Old Highway 8 connection will provide opportunities to plan a trailway along Old Highway 8 for a connection to Long Lake Regional Park. The intersection of Old Highway 8, County Road H and Highway 10 will be realigned during the development of the Rice Creek Trailhead project coordinated by Ramsey County. This realignment will provide an opportunity to connect trailways which are recommended in this proposal. Fridley Connections The City of Mounds View connects to the Fridley trailway system along County Road H, County Road H2 and County Road I. All three connectors provide access onto the Fridley trailway system.
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 5 Spring Lake Park/Blaine Connections Common city boundary trailways have not been indicated by the Cities of Spring Lake Park or Blaine. The future may offer opportunities to establish trailway linkages with a Mounds View and Spring Lake Park and Blaine. Trailway System Arterial Roads The roads routes listed below play an integral role in the Mounds View Trailway trailway Systemsystem, serving as arteries for connecting streets and linking to other trailway systems. North-South Routes • Groveland Road • Silver Lake Road/Red Oak Drive • Long Lake Road • Edgewood Drive • Quincy Street East-West Routes • County Road J • Arden Avenue • Hillview Road • County Road J • County Road I • County Road 10 • County Road H2 • County Road H •
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 6 • Groveland Road (Continuing with Knollwood Rd. south of Hwy 10) • Long Lake Road • The remaining following roads routes serve as connectors, providing access to the arterial roads routeswhich lead to linking trailway systems. • Arden Avenue • Hillview Road • Bronson Drive • Edgewood Drive • Wooddale Drive • Quincy Street • Mounds View Drive • Woodcrest Drive • Pleasant View Drive • In efforts to make this proposal plan as inexpensive, manageable and realistic as possible, the planis proposal does not provide recommend for a trailway on every city street. This trailway proposal plan does provide a systematic route of accessibility to all areas of the City, making special provisions to provide access to schools, parks, business and civic areas and City Hall. This Trailways planProposal also makes special efforts to link Mounds View routes with neighboring trailway systems. These There are priorities of the Mounds View Trailways Proposal Plan originally as recommended by the Trailways Advocacy Group and through this plan update.
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 7 The following Detail Plan defines the existing and proposed formal trailways through the City of Mounds View and the respective status. The focus of the formal trailways is to connect with landmarks and regional trailways, and in some instances, isolated neighborhoods with other trailways. Landmarks are defined as Mounds View parks, civic and local educational facilities. Bus routes are not a direct consideration. Trailways encompass Bikeways and Walkways. The following defines expectations for formal Bikeway and Walkway configurations: • Bikeway – Paved, no or limited conflict with street parking, integrated crosswalks, clear path with visibility consistent with speed, continuous and maintained. On or Off street, 5-10’ wide. Identified on a map and/or marked with signage. • Walkway – Paved, integrated crosswalks, clear path with visibility consistent with speed, continuous, maintained, with potential shared usage with pedestrians. Off street, 4’ wide minimum. Identified on a map and/or marked with signage.
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 8 North/South Routes Bike- way Walk- way Connecting Landmarks and Regional Trailways Status – Gaps - Plans Groveland Road Yes No • Connects with Groveland Park • Connection with Blaine trailway along CR J/ 85th Ave Striped lanes 4-8’, both sides, from CR 10 to CR J/ 85th Ave. MSA route north of CR 10 Gap: No striped lanes from Bronson to CR10 Plan: Future implementation extension of trailway with Knollwood Dr with local street project and extension with Knollwood Drive. Silver Lake Road – Red Oak Drive Yes ? Yes • Full North/South route: Connects Silver View and Woodcrest Parks • Connection with Rice Creek trailway with Long Lake Park and the Mississippi River trailway as destinations • Connection with Blaine trailway along CR J/ 85th Ave Concrete sidewalk, on east side, from CR H, through CR 10, continuing on Red Oak Dr to Hillview Rd. MSA route north of CR 10 (Red Oak Dr) Gap: No controlled walk/bike features from Hillview Rd to Long Lake Rd coinciding with bump outs Plan: Mark trailway on west side Long Lake Road Yes Yes • Full North/South route: Connects Random and Arden Parks and Irondale HS. Connection with Rice Creek, Blaine and New Brighton trailways, and with Long Lake Park and the Mississippi River trailway as destinations Concrete sidewalk, on west side, from south end to Eastwood Dr. On street marked 4’ wide striped lane, both sides, from CR H to CR H2 and CR I to Eastwood Gaps: North end west from Eastwood Dr to Groveland Rd has no controlled walk/bike features. No striping between CR H2 to CR I Plan: Future implementation extension of trailway with local street project Edgewood Drive Yes Yes • Connects Edgewood MS, City Hall, City Hall Park, Police Station and Community Center Concrete sidewalk, east side, and 6’ striped lanes, both sides, from CR H to CR H2. Concrete sidewalk, west side, from CR H2 to CR 10, and both sides from CR 10 to Bronson Ave, changing to striped lanes, both sides, to CR I. MSA route from south border to CR I Gap: No sidewalk north of Bronson. No controlled walk/bike features north of CR I Plan: Future improvement implementation of trailways with local street project and addition of formal trailway through wooded area between CR I and Hillview Rd Quincy Street Yes Yes • Connects Oakwood and Greenfield Parks, Pinewood Elementary and industrial park Striped 6-10’ lanes, both sides, from CR 10 to Hillview RdCR I. Concrete sidewalk, on east side, from Hillview Rd to CR H2. MSA route along majority of length Gap: Bikes must use sidewalkNo sidewalk from CR 10 to CR H2 Plan: Future implementation of bikeway sidewalk with local street project
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 9 East/West Routes Bike- way Walk- way Connecting Landmarks and Regional Trailways Status – Gaps - Plans Co Rd J (85th) No Yes • Full East/West route • Connection to Blaine and Shoreview trailways along CR J/ 85th Ave Sidewalk along north (Blaine) side of route Gap: No controlled walk/bike features along south (Mounds View) side of route Plan: Future implementation of walkway. Obtain right of way from Spring Lake Road to Coral Sea on south side of route Arden Avenue No Yes • Connects with Groveland and Arden Parks On street 4-6’ wide lane, both sides, from Spring Lake Rd to Eastwood Rd. MSA route MSA route Gap: No controlled walk/bike features from Eastwood Rd to Long Lake Rd and limited room for off–street walkway Plan: Future implementation of walkway with local street project. Use MSA funds for walkway Hillview Road NoYes Yes • Connects Hillview and Greenfield Parks On street 4-8’ wide lane, both sides, from Red Oak Dr to east end. MSA route along majority of length Gap: NA Plan: Maintain existing. Co Rd I Yes Yes • Full East/West route: Connects Silver View and Lakeside Parks, Pinewood Elementary • Connection to Shoreview, TCAAP and Fridley trailways Concrete sidewalkSidewalk, on north side, from west end to Silver Lake Rd. Sidewalk changes to south side from Silver Lake Rd to Long Lake Rd. Sidewalk, both sides, from Long Lake Rd to Quincy St, then paved only north side to east end Gap: No on street striped lanes. Bikes must use sidewalks. Poor trailway intersectionat CR 10 Plan: Maintain existing. Improve CR 10 intersection Co Rd 10 Yes Yes • Full East/West route: Connects city civic area, retail business parks, high density and senior housing Intermittent paved trailways along both sides of route Gap: Intermittent unpaved portions sections along both sides Plan: Pursue grants and use of annual budgeted trailway funds to complete trailways on both sides of CR10 Co Rd H2 Yes Yes • Full East/West route: Connects Silver View Park and through industrial park • Connection to Fridley trailways Concrete X’ 8’ wide sidewalk, north side, from west end across CR 10 to Jackson Dr. Continues as 4-5’ lane, both sides, to east end MSA route along majority of length Gaps: No walkway on south side between Silver Lake Rd and Long Lake Rd. Bikes must use sidewalks Plan: Consider walkway by townhomes Co Rd H Yes Yes • Full East/West route: Connection to Edgewood Concrete sidewalk, north side, from west end to Silver Lake Rd. Sidewalk continues, south (New Brighton) side, from Silver Lake Rd to Edgewood Dr,
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 10 MS, Irondale HS, Sunnyside Elementary • Connection to Rice Creek, TCAAP and Fridley trailways then transitions to paved trailway to Old Hwy 8 Gap: No south side walkway from Silver Lake Rd to Edgewood Dr. No controlled walk/bike features from Old Hwy 8 to east end (35W) or to TCAAP Plan: Implement needed features with local street and Co Rd H and 10 intersection projects Park Trailways Bike- way Walk- way Connecting Landmarks and Trailways Status – Gaps - Plans Silver View Park Yes Yes • Connects with Long Lake Rd, Silver Lake Rd, CR H and I trailways Complete – Paved Gap: NA Plan: Maintain Greenfield Park Yes Yes • Connects with Hillview Rd and Quincy St trailways and Oakwood Park Trailway is a mix of paved and gravel Gap: Gravel portions not conducive to biking. Bridges need attention. Plan: Pave complete trail and repair/replace bridges. Add bridge to Laport Arden Park No Yes • Connect with Long Lake Rd and Arden Ave trailway • Connection with Blaine trailway along CR J/ 85th Ave Future – Walkway from Edgewood Dr along sound wall, behind park, to Long Lake Rd Gap: Does not exist Plan: Future implementation of gravel or paved walkway Woodcrest Park No Yes • Connect with Silver Lake Rd trailway Complete – Gravel Gap: NA Plan: Maintain
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 11 Connector Trailways Bike- way Walk- way Connecting Landmarks and Trailways Status – Gaps - Plans Pleasant View Court to Spring Lake Road Yes Yes • Connects to Arden Ave trailway and neighborhoods Complete – Paved Gap: NA Plan: Maintain Arden Ave to Laport Drive Yes Yes • Connects Groveland Park, Arden Ave trailway to neighborhoods Complete – Paved Gap: NA Plan: Maintain Arden Avenue to Sherwood Yes Yes • Connect Arden Ave trailway to neighborhoods Future (Need Input)Currently a worn foot path Gap: Does not exist Plan: Future implementation of paved trailway Lois Lane to Knoll Drive Yes Yes • Connects neighborhoods Complete – Paved Gap: NA Plan: Maintain Hidden Hollow South to Hidden Hollow North Yes Yes • Connect CR H and H2 trailways and neighborhoods Future - Currently a worn foot path Gap: Does not exist Plan: Future implementation of paved trailway Edgewood Drive to Bona Road Yes Yes • Connects Edgewood MS, Edgewood Dr trailway to neighborhoods Complete – Paved Gap: NA Plan: Maintain Edgewood Drive - Co Rd H2 to Co Rd 10North of CR I to Hillview Rd Yes Yes • Connect Edgewood Dr through wooded area between CR I and Hillview Rd to CR 10 trailway past theater Currently a worn foot pathComplete off-set trailway through theater parking lot Gap: NATrailway does not exist Plan: MaintainFuture implementation of paved trailway
Trailway System Plan - DRAFT 12 Fill the Gaps Priorities Short Term: • Complete CR H walkway (sidewalk) between Edgewood Drive and Silver Lake Road. Coordinate with area street construction project in area. Medium Term: • Complete CR 10 trailways (North and South sides) • Complete Long Lake Rd trailway at along north end (North County Line) to CR J/ 85th Ave and to Groveland Rd • Continuation of existing walkways along main E/W and N/S routes. Must define purpose of striped lanes or acceptable uses, and if bike use of sidewalks is acceptable.
MV MATTERS
The Mounds View Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission invite residents to
participate in an Adopt-A-Park Program. This program is open to volunteer families,
neighborhood groups and organizations within the City of Mounds View.
Of course all park visitors are encouraged to do their part to keep Mounds View parks
and trails clear of litter. This program would give residents the opportunity to focus on
their favorite park.
The vision of this program includes a commitment to perform periodic general litter pick-
up through the park over a duration of more than 1 year. As interest develops, details
will become more defined.
Individuals and groups interested in this opportunity should contact Parks Supervisor,
Steve Dazenski, at 763-717-4066.
WEBSITE:
The Mounds View Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission invite residents to
participate in an Adopt-A-Park Program. This program is open to volunteer families,
neighborhood groups and organizations within the City of Mounds View.
The vision of this program includes a commitment to perform periodic general litter pick-
up throughout a chosen park over a duration of more than 1 year. As interest develops,
details will become more defined.
Individuals and groups interested in this opportunity should contact Parks Supervisor,
Steve Dazenski, at 763-717-4066.
CABLE:
PALM NOTE: I assume that part of Steve’s details would be for the city to provide
trash bags and trash bag pick-up afterwards?
He could also encourage reporting vandalism or larger park
maintenance issues
Some groups (i.e. scouts) will not meet until fall so contact won’t be
made with Steve until then.
City of Mounds View
203.01 203.01
CHAPTER 203
FUNDS
SECTION:
203.01: Home Rule Charter, Chapter 202, Bond Redemption Fund
203.02: Utilities Operating Funds
203.03: Revenue Sharing Fund
203.04: Lakeside Park Fund
203.05: Park and Playground Fund
203.06: Recreation Activity Fund
203.07: Storm Water Management Fund
203.08: Special Projects Fund
203.01:HOME RULE CHARTER, CHAPTER 202, BOND REDEMPTION FUND:
Subd. 1. Fund Created: There is hereby created a fund designated as the "Mounds View Home
Rule Charter, Chapter 202, Improvement Bond Redemption Fund", which the Finance
Director/Treasurer shall maintain on the official books and records of the Municipality and
administer in accordance with this Chapter, so long as any bonds directed by the Council to
be payable therefrom are outstanding.
Subd. 2. Purpose: This Fund shall be used to pay principal and interest only on general obligation
improvement bonds issued to finance improvements instituted under the Mounds View
Home Rule Charter1 as amended, Chapter 202 of this Title, as amended, or other statutory
or Charter provisions amending or supplementing the Home Rule Charter or otherwise
authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds payable primarily from special
assessments, whether in whole or in part.
Subd. 3. Use of Fund: The Fund shall be used for no other purpose except, when all such
principal and interest due have been paid in full, to repay any advances from other funds
used for such payments.
Subd. 4. Investment of Fund: The Fund may be invested in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 475.66 or amendatory or supplementary acts.
1 See Charter Section 710 for City indebtedness.
City of Mounds View
203.01 203.01
Subd. 5. Separate Funds:
a. Each bond issue authorized hereunder and the Improvement Bond Redemption Fund
created thereby shall be separate, and any balance remaining in such separate Fund after all
bonds payable therefrom have been duly paid with interest and redeemed may be transferred
to the General Fund.
b. A separate fund shall be created for each improvement or consolidated group of
improvements to be financed by an issue of such bond, and all collections of special
assessments and taxes levied for each improvement and all bond proceeds and any other
monies appropriated thereto by the Council shall be held in such fund and used solely to
defray the expenses of the improvement (including interest and principal, if any, becoming
due on bonds whose proceeds are appropriate to the Fund), until the improvement is
completed and the cost thereof is paid in full. Thereupon, the Improvement Fund shall be
discontinued, and any balance of bond proceeds remaining therein may be transferred to the
fund of another improvement similarly instituted to be used for debt service or to the
General Fund if so directed by the Council.
Subd. 6. Tax Levies:
a. Before the delivery of any issue of improvement bonds directed by the Council to be
payable from the Improvement Bond Redemption Fund, the Council shall, by resolution,
estimate the approximate principal amount of special assessments to be levied for each
improvement financed thereby and appropriated to the Redemption Fund, the number of
installments thereof and the rate of interest to be charged upon deferred installments and
shall levy, if necessary, a general ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the
Municipality, to be spread upon the tax rolls for each property with year of the term of the
bonds, in amounts for all years such that if collected in full, they, together with the taxes
theretofore levied and appropriated to the Redemption Fund, plus the estimated collections
of said special assessments and of all other special assessments theretofore pledged to the
Redemption Fund, will produce at least five percent (5%) in excess of the amount needed to
meet, when due, the principal and interest payments on such bonds and on all other then
outstanding bonds which are payable from the Redemption Fund.
b. All such tax levies shall be irrepealable; except, that if the Council, in any year, makes an
irrevocable appropriation to the Improvement Bond Redemption Fund of monies actually on
hand from sources other than the special assessments and taxes herein referred to, or if there
is on hand any excess amount in that fund, the Municipality reserves the right to certify to
the County Auditor the fact and amount thereof and to request the Auditor to reduce by the
amount so certified the amount otherwise to be included in the tax rolls next thereafter
prepared.
City of Mounds View
203.01 203.01 (Rev. 5/10)
Subd. 7. Certification of Levies: The City Administrator is directed to file a certified copy of this
Section in the office of the County Auditor of Ramsey County, and prior to the delivery of
each series of improvement bonds payable from the Improvement Bond Redemption Fund,
the City Administrator shall also file with the County Auditor a certified copy of the
resolution authorizing such bonds and levying a tax for the payment thereof, together with
full information regarding the bonds for which the tax levy required by law has made, and
no further action by the Municipality shall be required to authorize the extension,
assessment and collection of said tax, but the Auditor shall annually assess and extend upon
the tax rolls the amounts specified in such resolution for each year, unless the amount has
been reduced as authorized in subdivision 5 hereof.(Amended, Ord. 844, 5-20-10)
Subd. 8. Pledge of Credit: The full faith and credit of the Municipality shall be and are hereby
pledged for the prompt and full payment of the principal of and interest on all improvement
bonds made payable from the Improvement Bond Redemption Fund, and the Council shall
pay such principal and interest out of any fund of the Municipality if ever the amount
credited to the Redemption Fund is insufficient for such purpose and shall each year levy a
sufficient amount to meet any accumulated or anticipated deficiency in that fund, which
levy shall not be subject to any statutory or Charter tax limitations. The provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 475.61 and 475.74 are hereby acknowledged to be and are
affirmed as covenants of the Municipality with the holders of all such bonds, from time to
time, outstanding.
Subd. 9. Preparation, Sale, Execution and Delivery:
a. Improvement bonds to be made payable from the Improvement Bond Redemption Fund
may be prepared for execution in form, as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, section
475.55, with suitable variations as to date of issue, maturity, interest payment dates,
redemption privilege, serial designation and number and other details.
b. The amounts, maturity, interest rates and other terms of each issue of improvement bonds
made payable from the Improvement Bond Redemption Fund shall be established by the
Council, by resolution, and such bonds shall be issued and sold upon such terms as are
deemed by the Council, from time to time, to be reasonable and in the best interest of the
Municipality and owners of property subject to special assessment.
c. Upon the sale of each issue, the bonds shall be prepared for execution under the direction
of the City Administrator and shall be executed as provided for in Minnesota Statutes,
section 475, and the Corporate Seal of the Municipality shall be affixed to each bond. (Ord.
844, 5-20-10)
d. When executed, the bonds shall be delivered by the Finance Director/Treasurer to the
purchaser thereof upon payment of the agreed purchase price, and the purchaser shall not be
obligated to see to the application of the bond proceeds.
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Subd. 10. Authentication of Transcript: The officers of the Municipality and the County Auditor
of Ramsey County shall prepare and furnish to the purchaser of each series of such bonds
certified copies of all proceedings and records relating to the authorization thereof and such
other certificates and affidavits as to matters shown by the records in their custody or
otherwise known to them as may be required to evidence the validity and marketability of
the bonds, and all such documents shall be deemed representations of the Municipality as to
the correctness of all statements therein contained. (1988 Code §20.01)
203.02:UTILITIES OPERATING FUNDS:
Subd. 1. Establishment: There are hereby created separate and special funds designated as the
"Water Utility Operating Fund" and "Sewer Utility Operating Fund" which shall be
maintained on the official books and records of the City and be administered in accordance
with this Section. These Funds shall be used to handle the revenues and expenses from the
Municipal water and sanitary sewer utilities owned and operated by the Municipality1.
Subd. 2. Revenue and Expenses: Revenue from either the water or sanitary sewer system shall be
credited directly to the proper account. Expenses shall be debited against the applicable
water or sanitary sewer system account. Any expenses that are made for public utility
purposes shall be apportioned by the Finance Director/Treasurer to the applicable account.
Subd. 3. Transfer of Funds: The Council may transfer funds into the Utilities Operating Funds
from any source, and the Council may transfer funds out of the Utilities Operating Funds to
the General Fund or Improvement Bond Redemption Fund2.
Subd. 4. Pledge of Funds: In the event the Council pledges any of the funds of the Utilities
Operating Funds for bond redemption or any other purpose, the City Administrator shall
make such payments as are necessary in the manner prescribed by law or resolution. All
pledges must be satisfied before the Council can authorize a transfer out of the Utilities
Operating Funds. (Amended, Ord. 844, 5-20-10)
Subd. 5. Investment of Funds: Whenever there are temporary idle funds in the Utilities Operating
Funds, the Finance Director/Treasurer may invest said funds, and the revenue derived
therefrom shall be credited to the appropriate Utilities Operating Funds. (1988 Code §20.03)
1 See Chapters 906 and 907 of this Code for water and sewer systems.
2 See Section 203.01 of this Chapter.
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203.03:REVENUE SHARING FUND:
Subd. 1. Definitions: As used in this Section, the definitions adopted pursuant to 31 Code of
Federal Regulations subtitle B, part 51, Federal Assistance to State and Local Governments
are hereby adopted by reference. (1988 Code §21.01)
Subd. 2. Fund Established: There is hereby established and created a trust fund designated as the
"Revenue Sharing Fund" wherein there shall be deposited all entitlement funds received by
the City pursuant to the Revenue Sharing Act. The uses and accounting for the
aforementioned funds and all regulations pertaining to said funds pursuant to 31 Code of
Federal Regulations, subtitle B, part 51, Federal Assistance to State and Local Governments
are hereby adopted by reference and any future regulations amending or supplementing this
Section. (1988 Code §21.02)
203.04:LAKESIDE PARK FUND1:
Subd. 1. Fund Established: There is hereby established and created a fund designated as the
"Lakeside Park Fund", hereinafter in this Section referred to as the "Fund". (1988 Code
§22.01)
Subd. 2. Purpose: The purpose of the Fund is to account for expenses relating to the operation,
maintenance and improvement of Lakeside Park. There shall be deposited in the Fund
contributions and/or donations received from other governmental units, corporations and/or
individuals, transfers from other City funds and fees charged for recreation activities
conducted at the Park authorized by the City and supervised by the Director of Parks,
Recreation and Forestry or such other designee as authorized by the Council. (1988 Code
§22.02)
Subd. 3. Use of Fund: Such funds shall be used for the direct operating expense, maintenance and
improvements of Lakeside Park and for the direct operating expenses of recreation activities
conducted at the Park. (1988 Code §22.03)
Subd. 4. Expenses: All expenses from the Fund shall be approved by the Council. The Director
of Parks, Recreation and Forestry may recommend expenses for approval. (1988 Code
§22.04)
1 See Chapter 905 of this Code for parks, playgrounds and recreation.
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Subd. 5. Accounting: The Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry shall be responsible for and
shall prepare an annual accounting of the Fund. This shall include all revenues, expenses
and balances at the end of each calendar year. All funds received shall be deposited with the
City Finance Director/Treasurer as provided for in Section 106.04 of this Code. (1988 Code
§22.05)
Subd. 6. Transfer of Funds: The Council may transfer funds into the Recreation Activity Fund
from any source, but there shall be no transfer of funds from the Recreation Activity Fund,
except for the purposes enumerated in subdivision 203.07(3) of this Chapter. (1988 Code
§22.06)
203.05:PARK AND PLAYGROUND FUND1:
Subd. 1. Fund Established: There is hereby established and created a fund designated as the "Park
and Playground Fund", hereinafter in this Section referred to as the "Fund". (1988 Code
§23.01)
Subd. 2. Purpose: There shall be deposited in said Fund all cash payments received by the City
pursuant to the provisions of Section 1204.02 of this Code. (1988 Code §23.02)
Subd. 3. Section 1204.02 Payments: Such payments shall only be used by the City for the
acquisition of land for parks, playgrounds, public open space or storm water holding areas or
ponds, development of existing parks and playground sites, public open space and storm
water holding areas or ponds and debt retirement in connection with land previously
acquired for such public purposes. (1988 Code §23.03)
Subd. 4. Transfer of Funds: Section 1204.02 deposits may not be transferred out of the Fund,
except for the purposes enumerated in subdivision 3 above. Other receipts may be
transferred by the Council into the General Fund for the purposes enumerated in subdivision
3 above. (1988 Code §23.04)
203.06:RECREATION ACTIVITY FUND2:
Subd. 1. Fund Established: There is hereby established and created a fund designated as the
"Recreation-Activity Fund", hereinafter in this Section referred to as the "Fund". (1988
Code §24.01)
1 See Chapter 905 of this Code for parks, playground and recreation.
2 See Chapter 905 of this Code for parks, playground and recreation.
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Subd. 2. Purpose: There shall be deposited in said Fund all cash fees charged by the City for
recreation activities authorized by the City and supervised by the Director of Parks,
Recreation and Forestry or such other designee as authorized by the Council. (1988 Code
§24.02)
Subd. 3. Use of Fund: Such funds shall be used for the direct operating expense of City
authorized recreation activities. These expenses shall include, but shall not be limited to,
compensation of instructors, rents or the purchase of equipment or supplies for recreational
activities. (1988 Code §24.03)
Subd. 4. Expenses: All expenses from the Fund shall be approved by the Council. The Director of
Parks, Recreation and Forestry may recommend expenses for approval. (1988 Code §24.04)
Subd. 5. Accounting: The Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry shall be responsible for and
shall prepare an annual accounting of the Fund. This shall include all revenues, expenses
and balances at the end of each calendar year. All funds received shall be deposited with the
City Finance Director/Treasurer as provided for in Section 106.04 of this Code. (1988 Code
§24.05)
Subd. 6. Transfer of Funds: The Council may transfer funds into the Recreation Activity Fund
from any source, but there shall be no transfer of funds from the Recreation Activity Fund,
except for the purposes enumerated in subdivision 3 of this Section. (1988 Code §24.06)
203.07:STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FUND1:
Subd. 1. Definitions: The following words and terms, wherever they occur in this Section, shall be
defined as follows:
a. AREA: The total area of the subject parcel of land measured in square feet and to the
center line of any abutting public streets or rights of way.
b. FUND: The Storm Water Management Fund.
c. OWNER: Any individual, firm, association, corporation, syndicate, copartnership, trust
or other legal entity having sufficient legal or equitable interest in the subject parcel of land
to commence and maintain proceeding for a building permit under Chapter 1006 of this
Municipal Code.
1 See Chapter 1010 of this Code for wetland zoning regulation; see Chapter 1301 of this Code for flood plain
zoning; see Chapter 1302 of this Code for surface water drainage regulation.
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d. SWM CHARGE: The Storm Water Management Charge.
Subd. 2. Fund Established: There is hereby established and created a fund, designated as the
"Storm Water Management Fund" and a charge designated as the "storm water management
charge".
Subd. 3. Purpose: The purpose of the Fund is to provide for the preservation and improvement of
storm water drainage facilities within the City. There shall be deposited in the Fund all
payments received pursuant to the provisions of this Section and such other monies as shall
be specified, from time to time, by the City Council.
Subd. 4. Applicability:
a. Any owner or owner's agent who applies for a building permit under Chapter 1006 of this
Municipal Code shall pay a storm water management charge in an amount as determined
hereinafter to the Fund.
b. If the Director of Public Works/City Engineer determines that applicant's land contributes
storm water to a storm sewer needing improvement or additional monitoring (as identified in
the Local Water Management Plan dated February 12, 19901, subject to subsequent
revisions), the applicant shall pay the SWM charge. If the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer determines that the applicant's land does not contribute storm water to a storm
sewer needing improvement or additional monitoring, the applicant shall pay twenty percent
(20%) of the SWM charge.
Subd. 5. Computation of Required SWM Charge:
a. The minimum SWM charge shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00).
b. No provision herein shall be construed to prohibit the payment of more than one SWM
charge for a specific parcel of land.
c. The SWM charge shall be zero (0) whenever a building permit is issued for the addition,
alteration or improvement to an existing single-family residential structure or a lot which has
an existing single-family residential structure in an R-1 zoned district.
d. The SWM charge shall be as follows:
1 See Chapter 1302 of this Code.
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Property Zoned SWM Charge
R-1 $ 202.00 per lot
R-2 989.00 per lot
R-3 1,429.00 per acre
R-4, R-5, R-0, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4
and I-1
1,966.00 per acre
e. The SWM charge shall be adjusted annually on July 1 according to the change in the
Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index for the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Subd. 6. Use of Fund: Any SWM charge payments deposited in the Fund shall be used only for
expenses incurred in the design, construction, preservation or improvement of City storm
water management systems. These expenses shall include, but shall not be limited to,
acquisition of land, woodlands and easements, construction of water quality control
improvements, preservation of woodlands and debt retirement in connection with storm
water management system improvements.
Subd. 7. Transfer of Funds: Any SWM charge payments deposited in the Fund shall not be
transferred out of the Fund, except for the purposes enumerated in subdivision 6 above.
(Ord. 504, 4-27-92)
203.08:SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND:
Subd. 1. Definitions: When used in this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this subdivision:
a. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: Projects which are intended to acquire,
construct, permanently modify or purchase assets of a long term character which are
intended to continue to be held or used, such as land, buildings and machinery.
b. EMERGENCY: An occurrence where the public health, safety and welfare is
jeopardized, where immediate action is necessary and must be declared by a four-fifths (4/5)
vote of the entire Council.
c. ENTERPRISE FUND: A fund established to finance and account for the acquisition,
operation and maintenance of governmental facilities which are entirely or predominantly
self-supporting by user charges. Examples of enterprise funds are those for water, sewer, gas
and electric utilities, swimming pools, airports, parking garages and transmit systems.
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d. EQUIPMENT: Tangible property of a more or less permanent nature, other than land,
buildings or improvements, other than buildings, which is useful in carrying on operations.
Examples are machinery, trucks, cars, furniture and furnishings.
e. GENERAL GOVERNMENT MAINTENANCE EXPENSES: Costs incurred for the
upkeep of physical properties in condition for uses or occupancy which are used in the
rendering of services traditionally associated with Municipal government as distinguished
from those provided by Municipal enterprise operations.
f. GENERAL GOVERNMENT OPERATING EXPENSES: Costs which are necessary to
the rendering of services traditionally associated with Municipal government as
distinguished from those provided by Municipal enterprise operations.
g. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: Public improvement projects as defined in
Chapter 202 of this Title.
h. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND: A fund set up to finance and account for the
construction of improvements or provision of services which are to be paid for, wholly or in
part, from special assessments levied against benefited property. (1988 Code §27.01)
Subd. 2. Fund Established: There is hereby established and created a separate and special fund
designated as the "Special Projects Fund", which the City Administrator and Finance
Director/Treasurer shall maintain on the official accounting records and financial statements
of the City and administer in accordance with this Section. (Amended, Ord. 844, 5-20-10)
Subd. 3. Use of Fund:
a. This Fund may be used to make interest-bearing loans to finance public improvement
projects authorized pursuant to Chapter 202 of this Title or to make interest-bearing loans to
finance equipment purchases and/or capital improvement projects, which have been
included in the long term financial plan, of any City enterprise fund.
b. This Fund may also be used to make permanent transfers for the purchase of equipment
and/or to finance capital improvement projects, which have been included in the Long Term
Financial Plan, of any City fund except special assessment and enterprise funds.
c. In no event shall this Fund be used to finance current and recurring general government
operations and maintenance expenses.
d. This Fund may be used to make permanent transfers to the fund balance of the General
Fund to ensure that there exists a cash flow reserve and a reserve for contingencies. The
amounts of said reserves shall be determined by the City Council.
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e. This Fund may also be used to make emergency repairs to the public utility system, City
streets and highways, Municipal buildings and machinery and equipment in the event that
monies for said repairs have not been previously budgeted and/or that sufficient monies are
not available for said repairs from other sources. In the event that the emergency repairs
needed are to assets accounted for in the Water Fund, Sewer Fund or any City enterprise
fund, the monies for said repairs shall be in the form of an interest-bearing loan. At the
option of the Council, monies used for repairs to assets accounted for in the funds may be in
the form of interest-bearing loans or permanent transfers. It shall be used for no other
purpose, and any monies on deposit in the Fund may be invested in accordance with
provisions of the City Charter1 and with applicable Minnesota statutes.
f. This Fund may also be used to pay the bond service charges of the paying agents of the
bonds which were formerly accounted for in the Improvement Bond Redemption Fund and
which were defeased on January 18, 1984. (1988 Code §27.02)
Subd. 4. Funds to be Deposited: There shall be deposited in said Fund the initial sum of eight
hundred fifty three thousand four hundred fifty nine dollars ($853,459.00) which represents
the cash balance remaining in the Improvement Bond Redemption Fund after the cash
defeasance of the Fund's outstanding bonds. The special assessments receivable of the
Improvement Bond Redemption Fund shall be transferred to said Fund, and hereafter, all
future payments of principal and interest on those assessments shall be deposited in the
Fund. There may also be deposited in said Fund such other monies as may be directed by
the Council. (1988 Code §27.03; 1993 Code)
Subd. 5. Use of Funds:
a. Upon the adoption of a resolution by four-fifths (4/5) of the entire Council, monies of the
Fund may be used for the purposes stated in Subdivision 2 above. In the event of an
interest-bearing loan, the resolution authorizing said loan shall state the amount of the loan,
its purpose, term, interest rate and method of repayment.
b. In the event of the purchase of equipment or the financing of capital improvement
projects, the authorizing resolution shall state the amount of the purchase or financing, shall
contain a description of the equipment or project and shall designate the fund to which the
monies are to be transferred.
1 See Charter Chapter 7 for finance provisions.
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c. In the event of emergency repairs, the authorizing resolution shall state the nature of the
repairs, the amount needed for said repairs and shall designate the fund to which the monies
are to be transferred. The authorizing resolution shall also state that monies for said
emergency repairs had not previously been budgeted and that sufficient monies are not
available from other sources to finance said emergency repairs.
d. In the event of a permanent transfer to the Fund balance of the General Fund, the
authorizing resolution shall state the amount of the transfer and shall indicate whether said
transfer is designated for the cash flow reserve or the reserve for contingencies. (1988 Code
§27.04)
Subd. 6. Amendment or Repeal: Upon the adoption of an ordinance by four-fifths (4/5) of the
entire Council, this Section may be amended or repealed. In the event of repeal, monies
accumulated in the Fund shall be deposited in the General Fund with the resolution
authorizing repeal specifying the purposes for which the funds would be expended. (1988
Code §27.05)
ORDINANCE NO. 871
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 605 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCLUDE EMERALD ASH BORER AS A REGULATED TREE PEST
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Chapter 605 of the
Municipal Code by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
CHAPTER 605
SHADE TREE DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL
SECTION:
605.01: PlantShade Tree Disease and Pest Control Program
605.02: Inspection and Investigation
605.03: Nuisances Declared; Abatement
605.04: Abatement Procedures; Assessment of Costs
605.05: Disruption of Root Grafts
605.06: Treating of Trees
605.07: Permit Requirements for Transporting Wood
605.08: Storage of Elm Wood
605.09: Licensing Requirements for Tree Contractors
605.0910: Violation of Provisions
605.01: PLANTSHADE TREE DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL PROGRAM:
Subd. 1. Authority: The City Administrator and those agents appointed by the City Administrator
(herein referred to as “tree inspector”) are hereby empowered to conduct a program of
plantshade tree disease and pest control pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes,
section 18.022 §§ 18G, 89.001, 89.01 and 89.51-.64, including the and elimination of
Dutch elm disease fungus, elm bark beetles, oak wilt fungus, emerald ash borer, and other
potentially non-native invasive pests and epidemic diseases of trees.
Subd. 2. Interference Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere, prevent or delay
the authorized parties from discharging their duties pursuant to this Chapter.
605.02: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION: The City Administrator or an agent:
Subd. 1. Inspection: The tree inspector Sshall inspect all premises and places within the City as
often as practicable but not less than that required by the State1, to determine whether any
condition described in subdivision 605.03(1) of this Chapter exists thereon. The City
Administrator shall tree inspector may investigate all incidents of infestations by Dutch elm
fungus, elm bark beetles, oak wilt fungus, emerald ash borer, or any other non-native
invasive pests, epidemic diseases, of trees and suchor other factors which are potentially
contributory to the spread of tree disease and pests.
Subd. 2. Right of Entry: The tree inspector Mmay enter upon private premises at any reasonable
time for the purposes of carrying out any of the duties assigned to the City Administrator
tree inspector under this Chapter.
605.03: NUISANCES DECLARED; ABATEMENT:
Subd. 1. Nuisances Declared: The following are hereby declared public nuisances whenever they
may be found within the City:
a. Any living or standing elm tree, or part thereof, infected to any degree with the Dutch
elm disease fungus Ceratocystis ulmi (buisman) moreau or which harbors any of the elm
bark beetles Scolytus multistriatus (eichh.) or Hylurgo-pinus rufipes (marsh).
b. Any dead or dying elm tree, or part thereof, including logs, branches, stumps, firewood
or other elm material from which the bark has not been removed and burned or buried.
c. Any living or standing red oak tree, or part thereof, infected to any degree with the oak
wilt fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum.
d. Any diseased wood from the red oak group which, by April 1 in any given year, has not
been either debarked, burned, buried or split into quarter sections and completely enclosed
with a covering (at least 4-mil, if plastic) adequately thick and whole so as to isolate the
wood until July 15 of the year immediately following the wilting of the tree from which said
wood originated.
e. Any living or standing ash tree, or part thereof, infested to any degree with the emerald
ash borer Agrilus planipennis by presence of: 1) larval galleries and emerald ash borer larva
or larvae; or 2) emerald ash borer adult beetles and “D”-shaped exit holes.
f. Any dead or dying ash tree, or part thereof, including logs, branches, stumps, firewood, or
other ash material, to which the bark is still attached that may serve as a breeding place for
emerald ash borer.
eg. Other trees with non-native invasive pests, epidemic disease, or other factors which are
potentially hazardouscontributory to the spread of such pests and disease.
1 M.S.A. §18.022, subdivision 9.
Subd. 2. Nuisance Declared Unlawful: It is unlawful for any person to permit public nuisances, as
herein defined, to remain on any premises owned or controlled by that person within the
City.
605.04: ABATEMENT PROCEDURES; ASSESSMENT OF COSTS:
Subd. 1. Notice to Abate: Whenever the City Administrator or an agenttree inspector find that
nuisances, as defined in Section 605.03 of this Chapter, exist on any public or private
property in the City, they shall notify the property owner on which such nuisances are
located, by personal service or by mail, that the nuisances must be abated within athe
specified time below., . not less than ten (10) days from the date of service or from the date
of mailing of such notice.
If mailed notice or personal service cannot be achieved, then notice may be obtained by
publishing same in the legal newspaper not less than five (5) days prior to the date that the
nuisance must be abated pursuant to the notice. Oak wilt nuisances must be abated by a
predetermined date, as established by the City Council.
a. Not less than ten (10) days from the date of service or from the date of mailing of such
notice for dead or diseased elms.
b. Before the date indicated in the notice for red oaks infected with oak wilt disease.
c. Before the date indicated in the notice, but no later than April 15 of the following year,
for dead or infested ash trees. The tree inspector may order the immediate removal of dead
or infested ash trees if said removal will eliminate the likelihood of an imminent threat of
spread to other ash trees from late May to early August.
Subd. 2. Failure to Abate; Cost Billed to Owner: If the owner shall fail to remove the nuisance(s)
from the property described in the notice, the City Administrator or an agent shall tree
inspector may order the work to be done, and the cost of said work shall be billed against the
owner.
Subd. 3. Responsibility for Costs:
a. Trees which are diseased pursuant to this Chapter located on City boulevards in public
street rights -of -way will be removed at a cost of fifty percent (50%) to the owner of the
abutting property with the City assuming the remaining costs.
b. All other materials pursuant to this Chapter are the responsibility of the owner of the
abutting property.
Subd. 4. Special Assessment: If the owner shall fail to pay the bill, as provided for in subdivisions
1 and 2b hereof, within ninety (90) days, the Council may then assess the amount due, plus interest,
plus costs against the property as a special assessment pursuant to Minnesota Statutes1.
1 M.S.A. §429.101.
605.05: DISRUPTION OF ROOT GRAFTS: Whenever a tree is found, which is actually
or potentially diseased with any disease covered in this Chapter, the City Administrator or an agent
tree inspector may take whatever steps are necessary as recommended by the Commissioner of
Agriculture to disrupt all potential root grafts. This disruption shall be performed as soon as
possible. The property owner or the person in possession, if different from the owner, on which the
trees stand and adjacent property owners or the persons in possession, if different from the owner, if
the disruption procedure extends onto that property, shall be notified by personal service or first
class mail that said disruption will be done.
605.06: TREATING OF TREES:
Subd. 1. Whenever the City Administrator or an agent tree inspector determines that any tree or
wood within the City is infected with shade tree pests or disease-causing organisms pursuant
to this Chapter, they may treat all nearby high value trees with the appropriate chemical
treatment. Treating activities authorized by this Chapter shall be conducted in accordance
with technical and expert opinions and plans of the Commissioner of Agriculture or other
State officials. The provisions of subdivision 605.04(1) of this Chapter apply to treating
operations conducted under this provision. Treatment authorized pursuant to this provision
shall be considered an emergency activity by the City and an attempt to abate a public
nuisance, and the City, the City Administrator and tree inspector or an agent, shall not be
liable for any damages resulting hereunder.
Subd. 2. Adjacent property owners may treat non-diseased and non-infested boulevard trees
located in pubic rights-of-way only after obtaining a permit from the City. All treatment of
boulevard trees by adjacent property owner must be performed by a licensed tree contractor
with possession of a current pesticide applicator license issued by the State of Minnesota
and performed in accordance with methods approved by the Department of Agriculture.
605.07: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING WOOD: It is unlawful
for any person to transport within the City any bark-bearing wood, pursuant to this Chapter, which
is known by the tree inspectorCity Administrator or an agent, without first having obtained a permit
from the City Administrator. The City Administrator shall tree inspector may grant such permit
only when the purposes of this Chapter will be served thereby.
605.08: STORAGE OF ELM WOOD: The storage or keeping of any elm wood with
intact bark is only permitted during the season of dormancy from October 1 to March 15.
605.09: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR TREE CONTRACTORS: Tree services
by private tree contractors shall be performed under the direction of an arborist certified by the
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or forester certified by the Society of American
Foresters (SAF) and employed by the contractor. Licensing of tree contractors shall be required for
any routine or non-routine tree services performed on public or private property, including but not
limited to tree trimming, tree removal, tree treatment by injection or trench methods, and stump
grinding.
605.0910: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: Any person violating any of the
provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff will have the
following summary printed in the official newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On April 23, 2012, the Mounds View City Council adopted Ordinance 871 that amends
Chapter 605 of the Municipal Code to include Emerald Ash Borer as a regulated pest.
The ordinance establishes conditions for nuisance declarations, abatement procedures and
timelines, and licensing requirements for tree contractors.
A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours
at the Mounds View City Hall and is available on-line at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its publication.
First reading and introduction by the Mounds View City Council on April 9, 2012.
Second reading and adoption by the Mounds View City Council on April 23, 2012.
Published in the official City newspaper on May 3, 2012.
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Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
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James Ericson, City Administrator
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• Rev. City Code Chapters • Rev./Disc. PIP • Rec'd Coach of the Year • Disc. annual parks tour
• Assign YMCA Adv. Rep.• Disc. CotY award process • Rec. Ballfield Imp.-Lambert P.• Rev./Disc. PIP
• Disc. Sidewalk/Trail System • Rev. Code Chap. 405+1204 • Rec. HVP Hockey Rink Imp.• Quarterly report
• Disc. Ice Rink at Hillview P.• Rec'd. BBC fund requests • Disc. City Forestry issues
• Rev. EAB Mgmt. Plan • 2011 Annual Report
• Rev. CC WS presentation
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• Annual Parks Tour 21-Music in the Park.19-Music in the Park.16-Music in the Park.
• Rev./Discuss 2013 Budgets • Rev. 2013 Fee Schedule • Rev./Discuss 2013 Budgets 18-Festival in the Park
• Rec'd. BBC funding requests
• Quarterly report
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*1 week early due to holiday *1 week early due to holiday
• Rec'd Applicants/Officers/Reps.
• Quarterly report
***Quarterly/Annual Reports include PRF activities & financial/fund reviews***
Rev.=Review Disc.=Discuss Rec'd=Recommend Feb. 1, 2012
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