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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2021/08/09APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 9, 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 NOT PRESENT: Mueller. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, August 9, 2021, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Cermak. To Approve the Monday, August 9, 2021, agenda as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: July 26, 2021. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9455, Approving North Suburban Communications Commission Contract. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. Mounds View City Council August 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9449, Chicken-Keeping License Request for Shannon Ramirez at 8381 Eastwood Drive. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a chicken-keeping license for Shannon Ramirez at 8381 Eastwood Drive. He reported the applicant has met all City requirements and staff recommends approval. It was noted three neighbors emailed staff in support of the request. Acting Mayor Hull opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Shannon Ramirez, 8381 Eastwood Drive, thanked the Council for their consideration. She noted she has been a resident of Mounds View for the past two years and would like to take up chicken- keeping. Council Member Meehlhause asked how many chickens Ms. Ramirez would be keeping. Ms. Ramirez reported she would like to keep eight hens. Hearing no further public input, Acting Mayor Hull closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9449, Chicken-Keeping License Request for Shannon Ramirez at 8381 Eastwood Drive. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 978, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Finance Director Beer requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would continue a franchise fee with Center Point Energy Natural Gas for operations within the City of Mounds View. He reported this franchise was continued in 2019 and had to be reconsidered every three years. He recommended this franchise be continued for another five years. It was noted the funding gained through franchise fees was used to assist with street maintenance. He explained Center Point Energy had only one customer in Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Cermak. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 978, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Introduce and First Reading of Ordinance 979, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Mounds View City Council August 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 3 Finance Director Beer requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would continue a franchise fee with Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas for operations within the City of Mounds View. He reported this franchise was continued in 2013 with a sunset provision at the end of 2021. He recommended this franchise be continued for another five years. It was noted the funding gained through franchise fees was used to assist with street maintenance. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 979, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9451, Authorizing Revisions to Section 2.02 (Direct Deposits); Section 2.03 (Holidays); Section 2.04 (Sick Leave); and Section 2.05 (Vacation) of the Personnel Manual. Human Resources Coordinator Ewald requested the Council authorize revisions to Section 2.02 (Direct Deposits), Section 2.03 (Holidays), Section 2.04 (Sick Leave), and Section 2.05 (Vacation) of the Personnel Manual. She reviewed the proposed changes to the Personnel Manual in detail with the Council and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9451, Authorizing Revisions to Section 2.02 (Direct Deposits); Section 2.03 (Holidays); Section 2.04 (Sick Leave); and Section 2.05 (Vacation) of the Personnel Manual. Council Member Meehlhause thanked staff for making the proposed changes. He anticipated the proposed changes would assist with hiring and maintaining future hires when it comes to benefits. Council Member Bergeron agreed stating it was difficult for smaller cities to recruit and retain personnel. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution PUD Concept Plan Review for the Properties at 2840 Mounds View Boulevard and 7861 Groveland Road. City Administrator Zikmund stated Sabry Sharara (developer) is requesting a concept plan review of a Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) to be located at 2840 Mounds View Boulevard (former Simons/ABC Liquor) and 7861 Groveland Road (EDA property). The project includes a four-story building, with Mounds View Family Dental (relocated) and retail (speculation) on the first floor, and apartments above (market rate). A Concept Plan does not have the level of detail expected for a Development Review. The intent is for the City Council members to provide individual opinions of the project. There is no formal Resolution or approval at this time. These opinions will assist the developer in refining plans before submitting a formal application. He discussed the proposed plans for these properties in further detail with the Council and asked for Mounds View City Council August 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 4 comments or questions. Kevin Green, TL Green, introduced himself to the Council noting he was the project architect. He discussed the concept plan in further detail stating he would be looking for ground level tenants that would compliment the proposed apartments. The challenges on the site were reviewed which included the location and size of the property. He commented on how the property would be accessed from Mounds View Boulevard. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the apartments would be market rate. Mr. Green reported this was the case. Council Member Meehlhause questioned if underground parking was an option for this site. Mr. Green stated there were access issues and other restraints on this site that would not allow for underground parking. Council Member Meehlhause commented he liked the design concept and encouraged the developer to keep the building colors neutral. He supported the City collecting park dedication fees for this project rather than developer paying for a trail extension since this is already being considered for the 2022 / 2023 street projects. Acting Mayor Hull asked if the Council supported allowing a PUD that was less than four acres. The Council supported this action. Council Member Bergeron indicated this project was working to fit into the neighborhood and would dominate the neighborhood if it was four acres in size. He stated he was very impressed with the proposed plans. Acting Mayor Hull agreed stating he was in support of the project. Council Member Cermak noted she was in favor of the project as well. Council Member Meehlhause explained he fully supported this project moving forward as well. He looked forward to this corner redeveloping. F. Resolution 9456, Authorize Sanitary Sewer CIPP (Cured-In-Place-Pipe) at the Bronson Lift Station. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize Sanitary Sewer CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) at the Bronson Lift Station. He reported over the past several months Public Works has received calls regarding a pipe near the Bronson Lift station. He explained it appears the pipe has some jagged edges and the flushable wipes were getting caught up which was causing backups. He stated after speaking with a contractor, it was recommended the pipe be slip lined. He reviewed the quotes he received for this work and recommended this pipe be lined. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9456, Mounds View City Council August 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 5 Authorize Sanitary Sewer CIPP (Cured-In-Place-Pipe) at the Bronson Lift Station. Council Member Meehlhause commented on the troubles the City has had with flushable wipes in the sewer lines. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9457, Authorization for Storm Sewer Maintenance. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize Storm Sewer Maintenance. He discussed several areas of the City that require maintenance which included cleaning and repairing the Arden ditch pipe, along with cleaning and replacing the Silver View Park drain pipe. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the storm sewer ditch in Arden Park was the City or Rice Creek’s responsibility. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this was the City’s responsibility. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9457, Authorization for Storm Sewer Maintenance. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Cermak thanked the members of the community for hosting a great number of Night to Unite parties. She stated she was able to attend nine of the 21 parties that were hosted in Mounds View. Council Member Bergeron explained he was able to attend six Night to Unite parties. He thanked the Mounds View residents for hosting these great community events. Council Member Meehlhause discussed a well written article by a Mounds View resident that was in the Star Tribune in the Opinion section of the paper. Acting Mayor Hull reported Festival in the Park would be held on Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer reported the preliminary tax levy would be reviewed and approved by the Council in September. He explained not much has changed in the budget since June. He noted he was still waiting to receive health insurance numbers. Mounds View City Council August 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 6 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with an update on the sealcoating project, noting this project would begin on August 24, 2021. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported work on the water treatment plants wrapping up. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he was thankful for the small amount of rain the City has received. He indicated the odd/even watering restrictions would remain in place for the time being. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented on the two UV systems that were installed at the splash pad and reported the combined chlorine issue has been addressed. Human Resources Coordinator Ewald stated the City had taken nominations for Citizen of the Year and explained staff was seeking direction from the City Council as to which candidate should be selected. She reported the Citizen of the Year Award will be presented to the chosen candidate at the Town Hall Meeting on September 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mounds View Event Center. Mayor Mueller and Acting Mayor Hull supported Candidate A. Council Member Bergeron, Council Member Cermak and Council Member Meehlhause supported Candidate B. City Administrator Zikmund explained Candidate B would be awarded the Citizen of the Year for 2021. Council Member Meehlhause requested the Citizen of the Year from 2020 be invited to attend this year’s Town Hall meeting in order to be publicly recognized. City Administrator Zikmund reported staff was scheduling a badge pinning ceremony for a September meeting. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 23, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Mounds View City Council August 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 7 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial