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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2021/07/26APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 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, Cermak, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, July 26, 2021, City Council Agenda. Council Member Meehlhause requested Consent Agenda Item 5F be removed and be discussed under Council Business as Item 8E. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Approve the Monday, July 26, 2021, agenda as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Mueller reported Item 5C was removed from the Consent Agenda prior to the meeting. Mayor Mueller reported Item 5F was removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under Council Business as Item 8E. Council Member Meehlhause requested Item 5G be removed for further discussion. A. Approval of Minutes: July 12, 2021. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. North Suburban Communications Commission Contract. D. Resolution 9443, Approving the Preliminary Plat of Anthony Properties, Second Addition; Amending the PUD Narrative for the O’Neil Property; and Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 Approving a Development Review for Caribou Cabin at 2404 Mounds View Boulevard. E. Resolution 9446, Permitting the Lake Region Hockey Association to Conduct Charitable Gambling at Mermaid Entertainment Center at 2200 Mounds View Boulevard. F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 977, an Ordinance Amending the Mounds View Municipal Code, Title XV, Chapter 160, Sections 160.198 and 160.218 related to Drive-Thru Businesses. G. Resolution 9441, Recognition of Sherry Gunn. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Items 5C, 5F and 5G. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9441, Recognition of Sherry Gunn. Council Member Meehlhause stated at the last City Council meeting the Council failed to make a motion to adopt a Resolution recognizing Sherry Gunn. He stated it would be his honor to move this Resolution for approval. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9441, Recognition of Sherry Gunn. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Al Stauffacher – Twin Cities Gateway Al Stauffacher, Twin Cities Gateway, provided the Council with an update from his organization. He commended the City on its new splash pad. He discussed the events occurring in the community. He reported that while the area had a large number of soccer fields and hockey rinks, there was a growing need for basketball and volleyball courts. Mayor Mueller stated she would be interested in staff speaking further with Mr. Stauffacher about a basketball/volleyball facility in Mounds View. Council Member Meehlhause discussed how increased use at the Community Center would assist in taking pressure of the General Fund budget. Council Member Bergeron agreed this would have financial ramifications on Mounds View residents. Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Mueller asked for a report on the hotel numbers for 2021. Mr. Stauffacher requested this information be provided by the Gateway Treasurer Gary Meehlhause. Council Member Meehlhause stated revenues were on the rise and additional revenues have been put back into marketing for the Gateway. He reported through May of 2021, Mounds View’s two hotel revenues were up 14%. He discussed how Natalie Conrad has been working to assist with social media marketing efforts. Mayor Mueller thanked Twin Cities Gateway for their $1,000 grant. She indicated these funds would be used to promote Festival in the Park. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Concept Plan Review: Skyline, 4889 Old Highway 8. Community Development Director Sevald stated MWF Properties has submitted a concept plan for a 120-unit senior (55+) apartment building. The building will be four stories above underground parking, and consist of one, two, and three bedroom units. The project will be affordable housing, with income limits of 50% of the Average Median Income (AMI). Maximum rents and income limits vary based on household size, and the number of bedrooms. For example, in Ramsey County, a three-person household with two bedrooms, has an income limit of $47,250, and a maximum gross rent of $1,181 per month. Community Development Director Sevald explained a Concept Plan Review is intended to solicit comments from the Planning Commission and City Council, to assist the Developer in site planning. A Concept Plan does not have the detail expected for a formal Development Review. The expectation is for individual members of the Commission/Council to provide opinions. There is no formal action or Resolution. All opinions are non-binding. After Concept Plan Review, the Developer intends to submit an application for; (1) Rezoning from Industrial (I-1) and Highway Business (B-3), to Planned Unit Development (PUD); (2) Subdivision; and (3) Development Review. Additionally, the City intends to amend the 2020 Comprehensive Plan (after it’s adopted) to increase the maximum density for properties guided as Mixed Use, from 30-units per acre, to 50-units per acre. The proposed project has a density of 34-units per acre. For comparison, Gray Stone Flats has a density of 31 units per acre, and Bel Rae is at 45 units per acre. It was noted the Planning Commission reviewed this concept plan at their July 21st meeting and provided staff with feedback on the project. Peter Worthington, MWF representative, stated he has been working on this project for some time. He believed this was the right project for the Skyline Motel site. He explained he appreciated any comments or feedback the Council may have. Council Member Meehlhause asked what 55 and older meant. Mr. Worthington stated this meant at least one occupant in the apartment had to be 55 or older. Council Member Meehlhause questioned what type of income restrictions would be in place for this complex. Mr. Worthington stated he couldn’t answer this question but noted the management Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 4 group has a number of compliance people that address this matter. He understood there was a lot of reporting that must occur to ensure the residents meet the income requirements. Council Member Meehlhause inquired if MWF would maintain ownership of the building. Mr. Worthington reported this was the case noting MWF was long-term owners of its properties. Council Member Meehlhause commented he was not concerned with the proposed parking as he did not believe the residents would have more than two cars and in some case may only have one car. He stated he liked the proposed look of the building. Council Member Hull indicated he supported the proposed development and he liked the idea of having more affordable housing in the community for Mounds View seniors. Council Member Bergeron questioned how affordable these units would be but understood this may be a discussion for another time. He commented the MTC has talked about rerouting a bus line with two stops on this end of Mounds View. He questioned how committed the MTC was to this new route. Community Development Director Sevald stated the MTC was pretty committed. Mayor Mueller questioned if the sands shift and the bus route does not come about, would the facility have a transit vehicle that could take residents from the building to shopping. Mr. Worthington stated he was not part of MWF’s current business model, but was something that could be considered. Mayor Mueller asked if this was MWF’s first affordable senior complex. Mr. Worthington reported this would be. He noted MWF had several other apartment complexes already in the metro area that served families. Mayor Mueller commented she supported this plan moving forward. B. Resolution 9445, Authorize Sanitary Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the sanitary sewer line rehabilitation project. He reported the City’s sanitary sewer system has 45 miles of trunk sewer lines and 900 manholes. He discussed how the City works to maintain these lines through sanitary sewer lining projects. He commented further on the project and recommended the Council approve a contract to Granite Inliner with Alternates 1 through 3 and necessary contingencies. Council Member Bergeron stated this was great way for the City to utilize ARP funds on behalf of the community. City Administrator Zikmund reported there was not clear guidance that the City could use ARP funds for stormwater, but the funds could be used for sanitary sewer improvements. Council Member Meehlhause supported this project and thanked staff for mapping out the project area for the City Council. Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 5 MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9445, Authorize Sanitary Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9447, Authorize the Sealing of the Public Works Facility Shop Floor. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the sealing of the Public Works facility shop floor. He explained the Public Works staff has been in its new building for three years. He indicated the facility shop floor needed to be sealed. He discussed the proposals he received for this project and recommended a contract be awarded for this work in the amount of $18,000. Mayor Mueller requested the Resolution be amended to show the project cost was $18,000 and not $25,000. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he would make this change. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9447, Authorize the Sealing of the Public Works Facility Shop Floor as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9448, Rescinding Resolution 9427 to Install Netting to the Silver View Baseball Outfield Fence. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council rescind Resolution 9427 to install netting to the Silver View baseball outfield fence. He explained this Resolution was approved in June of 2021 to help alleviate balls from going into the Silver Lakes Commons Townhome Association. He stated after speaking with the contractor, he indicated he would have to look at the pricing because material costs had increased. He reported the contractor got back to staff and noted the contract had increased from $25,915 to $30,700. Staff believes it would be best to not move forward with this project at this time due to the rising cost of building materials and recommended Resolution 9427 be rescinded. Mayor Mueller stated she was recently at Menards and she understood prices for building materials were starting to come down. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9448, Rescinding Resolution 9427 to Install Netting to the Silver View Baseball Outfield Fence. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 977, an Ordinance Amending the Mounds View Municipal Code, Title XV, Chapter 160, Sections 160.198 and 160.218 related to Drive-Thru Businesses. Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 6 Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council consider adopting Ordinance 977 amending Mounds View Municipal Code, Title XV, Chapter 160 related to drive-thru businesses. He reported the proposed change would allow drive thru’s in the B-4 zoning district. He explained the Planning Commission reviewed this Ordinance and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Cermak. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 977, an Ordinance Amending the Mounds View Municipal Code, Title XV, Chapter 160, Sections 160.198 and 160.218 related to Drive-Thru Businesses and direct staff to order the summary publication. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Cermak/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Bergeron stated last Thursday he attended a cable commission meeting in the new Nine North studio. He reported this was a great new functional space. Council Member Bergeron encouraged residents to consider serving the community in AmeriCorps. He stated he has thoroughly enjoyed his service with this organization. Council Member Cermak stated the Mounds View Police Foundation would be meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Random Park at 4:30 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause reported on Wednesday he would be attending a combined meeting of two different NYFS committees. Council Member Meehlhause commented he watched the recent Park, Recreation and Forestry meeting. He requested the Council consider installing practice boards at the City’s two tennis courts. City Administrator Zikmund stated he could move forward with this work with the consent of the Council. The Council directed staff to install practice boards at the City’s two tennis courts. Mayor Mueller thanked all of the residents that had contacted her regarding the recent tree trimming. She explained she was extremely proud of the great work the public works staff was doing to maintain the City’s trees and parks. Mayor Mueller commented on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Silver View Park. She then discussed the events that were being planned for Festival in the Park. Mayor Mueller stated she would be attending a Minnesota Women in Government meeting on Friday, July 30, 2021. Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 7 Mayor Mueller invited the public to participate in story time every other Tuesday at the corner of Groveland and Arden. She stated this corner also had two lending libraries with books for adults and children. Mayor Mueller reminded residents to participate in Night to Unite on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She encouraged residents planning an event to register their party with the City of Mounds View. B. Reports of Staff. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he received notice from the Department of Health that the State of Minnesota has entered into a draught warning phase. He explained staff discussed this matter and noted Phase II was entered into for water restrictions which allowed for odd/even grass watering. He indicated if the draught continues a Tier III phase would be entered into, which meant no grass could be watered. He discussed how staff was working to preserve water at City parks and the splash pad. He commented further on the recommended hours of operation for the splash pad. He requested the Council make a recommendation on the hours of operation for the splash pad. Mayor Mueller questioned if the City Council would be notified if the City were to move to Tier III. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported information would be posted on social media and on the City’s reader board. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To reduce the splash pad hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. per staff’s recommendation. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Community Development Director Sevald discussed the second quarter report from the Community Development office with the Council. He noted revenues remain flat, which was not a surprise or concern. He explained he had another sketch development plan that would be reviewed by the Council in August. City Administrator Zikmund reported the Charter Commission would be meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He noted he would provide the Council with a summary from this meeting on Wednesday of this week. 1. Veterans/Memorial/Public Safety Park general discussion City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider both cost and plans for a Veterans/Memorial/Public Safety park. He stated a committee would be formed to plan for this park and staff was working on an application. He indicated staff would have further information regarding this committee for the Council to consider at a future worksession meeting. He recommended that a Council liaison not serve on this committee. He then discussed several areas in the community that the memorial park could be located. C. Reports of City Attorney. Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 8 City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 2, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 9, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial