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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019/01/28PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting January 28, 2019 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:32 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, January 28, 2019, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Approve the Monday, January 28, 2019, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2019. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9065, Adopting Police Policy Manual. D. Resolution 9068, Moving Festival in the Park to Silverview Park. E. Resolution 9070, Authorizing Kerrie Kane to Attend the INCODE Conference. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Mounds View City Council January 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 9066, Appreciation to Ken Breske for his Service on the Economic Development Commission. Assistant City Administrator Beeman read a Resolution of Appreciation thanking Ken Breske for his dedicated service on the Economic Development Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Adopt Resolution 9066, Appreciation to Ken Breske for his Service on the Economic Development Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 9067, Appreciation to Steve Katovich for his Service on the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. Mayor Mueller read a Resolution of Appreciation thanking Steve Katovich for his six years of dedicated service on the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Adopt Resolution 9067, Appreciation to Steve Katovich for his Service on the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Steve Katovich for his service on the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. He explained Steve was a real asset given his background in forestry. Council Member Bergeron thanked Mr. Katovich for sharing his knowledge and expertise with this Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 9069, a Resolution Adopting the 2020-22 City Strategic Plan. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council adopt a Resolution approving the 2020-22 City Strategic Plan. He reviewed the process that was followed by the Council to create the City’s three-year strategic plan. He thanked the Council for their efforts in this process. Council Member Bergeron thanked staff for all of their efforts on this document. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9069, a Resolution Adopting the 2020-22 City Strategic Plan. Council Member Meehlhause indicated he appreciated all of staff’s efforts on the strategic plan. Mayor Mueller agreed stating she was really pleased the Council and staff now had a three-year Mounds View City Council January 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 road map in place to assist with meeting the City’s goals and visions. She explained she was very proud of this document along with the efforts of the City Council and staff. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 954, Amending City Code Chapter 800, Motor Vehicle and Traffic. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would amend City Code Chapter 800 regarding motor vehicle and traffic. He summarized the minor changes that were made to this chapter of City Code and recommended the Council introduce Ordinance 954. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 954, Amending City Code Chapter 800, Motor Vehicle and Traffic. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9071, Approving VCET Officer Specialty Pay. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council approve VCET Officer Specialty Pay. He explained Ramsey County requested Mounds View participate in their VCET program but had not determined if additional pay for officers participating in this program. He reported the Human Resources Committee met on January 17th and it was decided some additional compensation should be considered. He indicated a recommendation was being made from the Human Resources Committee to pay these officers an additional $300 of specialty pay per month. Mayor Mueller asked if there was enough room in the 2019 budget to cover this extra expense. Finance Director Beer reported there was funding available to cover the proposed specialty pay. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9071, Approving VCET Officer Specialty Pay. Council Member Bergeron asked what the yearly expense would be to the City for the VCET specialty pay. Finance Director Beer noted the additional cost would be $3,600 per year. However, he explained the City had received $15,000 from the County for participating in this program. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9072, Approving Wage Adjustment for Assistant City Administrator Beeman. Finance Director Beer requested the Council approve a wage adjustment for Assistant City Mounds View City Council January 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 Administrator Beeman. He reported Brian Beeman was recently promoted from Business Development Coordinator to Assistant City Administrator. He explained the City has high hopes for Mr. Beeman in his new position. He indicated the Human Resources Committee reviewed this matter and recommended Mr. Beeman be raised to Step 4 and would require a $9,500 budget adjustment. Council Member Gunn read through one of the City’s strategic policies noting the Council was working to maintain and retain its excellent employees. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9072, Approving Wage Adjustment for Assistant City Administrator Beeman. Council Member Bergeron stated he believed Mounds View stands out because it has the ability to maintain and retain its excellent staff members. Council Member Meehlhause noted Assistant City Administrator Beeman would continue his role as the City’s Business Coordinator and thanked him for sharing his broad work experience with the community. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 9074, Authorizing the Purchase of Security Cameras for the Public Works Building. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the purchase of security cameras for the Public Works building. He noted the expense would be $7,500. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9074, Authorizing the Purchase of Security Cameras for the Public Works Building. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 9073, Accepting Improvements and Approving Final Payment for the 2018 Greenfield and Groveland Tennis and Basketball Court Rehabilitation Project. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council accept improvements and approve the final payment for the 2018 Greenfield and Groveland tennis and basketball court rehabilitation project. He explained Bituminous Roadways had this project substantially completed on September 30th. It was noted the bid had one adjustment to increase the width of the gate. The overall price for the contract was $207,408. Staff recommended approval of the final payment for this project. Mayor Mueller stated the painting and striping had been completed at Groveland Park when the weather was quite cold. She asked if this work would have a warranty. Public Works Director Mounds View City Council January 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 5 Peterson reported the work would have a one-year warranty. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9073, Accepting Improvements and Approving Final Payment for the 2018 Greenfield and Groveland Tennis and Basketball Court Rehabilitation Project. Council Member Gunn thanked staff for coming in almost $10,000 under budget on this project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn reported the Daddy Daughter Dance would be held on Saturday, February 9th. The cost for the event was $25 per couple. Council Member Gunn explained she would be attending the Anoka County Fire Board meeting on Thursday, January 31st. Council Member Gunn stated the I-35W Coalition would not meet again until Thursday, March 21st. Council Member Gunn reported the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting next on Tuesday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Council Member Meehlhause stated he would be attending a Special NYFS Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, January 31st. He explained the Board would be reviewing and updating its three-year strategic plan. Council Member Meehlhause commented on Thursday, February 7th he would be attending the NYFS Service to Youth Awards Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. He noted the individuals that would be recognized at this event. Council Member Bergeron explained he was unable to attend the CTV meeting last Thursday due to illness. Mayor Mueller reported Mounds View staff would be meeting with officials from Medtronic on Thursday, January 31st. Mayor Mueller stated on Friday, February 8th the Minnesota Women in Government will hold their final planning meeting before MWCG presents. B. Reports of Staff. Mounds View City Council January 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 6 Public Works Director Peterson reported the City would have record low temperatures in the next three days. He encouraged residents to stay inside and run their pipes over the next few days. Finance Director Beer explained he attended the CTV Cable Commission meeting last week for Council Member Bergeron. He stated this group discussed a channel policy and were seeking volunteers for their Executive Committee. Assistant City Administrator Beeman stated he met with the downtown business group to discuss the Final Four coming to the Twin Cities. He commented on the economic impact this event would have on the community. Assistant City Administrator Beeman thanked the Council for their vote of confidence and for his new position with the City. He stated he appreciated the stability of the City and the great leadership from the City Council. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 4, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 11, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.