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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2022/03/28APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting March 28, 2022 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:33 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Scouts from Troop #3125 led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Bergeron, Cermak, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, March 28, 2022, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Approve the Monday, March 28, 2022, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: March 14, 2022. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9569, Approving a Severance Payment for Lucas Osowski. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT John Kroeger, 8280 Pleasant View Drive, stated he missed the last Council meeting where the street project was discussed. He asked how the City determined where mailboxes and posts would be installed. He questioned how the streets design standard committee set the mailbox standards. Mounds View City Council March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 2 City Administrator Zikmund provided Mr. Kroeger with an abbreviated history noting the post office was looking for all developments, especially new developments, to get gang mailboxes to provide greater efficiencies for the mail route carriers. He reported the street committee made a recommendation on the gang mailboxes noting this option also provided uniformity throughout the City. He indicated the Council would be discussing an alternate design at the work session meeting on Monday, April 4. Mayor Mueller discussed her experience with the new mailboxes and stated they were working out well after the streets were completed. Rebecca Johnson, 2374 Pinewood Circle, spoke to the Council regarding a community garden. She asked that the Council consider hosting a community garden somewhere in the community. She explained she would be willing to assist with the legwork and research that would be involved in pursuing this community amenity. Council Member Hull stated he supported the Council pursuing a community garden. Council Member Meehlhause suggested Silver View Park be considered for a community garden. Mayor Mueller reported there were several master gardeners in the community that may be interested in this project. Troop Leader Jeff Rhett introduced himself to the City Council and thanked the Council for allowing his troop to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. He reported his troop has a relationship with City Administrator Zikmund. He indicated his scouts were in attendance at this meeting as they were working on their communication and citizenship in the community merit badges. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 9568, Approving 2021 Citizen of the Year. Human Resource Director Ewald requested the Council adopt a Resolution approving the 2021 Citizen of the Year. She explained on March 14 the Council was presented with the three candidates for Citizen of the Year for 2021 and at this meeting the Council would be approving the candidate. She indicated the Citizen of the Year and Coach of the Year would be presented with their awards at the Town Hall Meeting on April 18. Mayor Mueller requested further information on how candidates are nominated for Citizen of the Year. Human Resources Director Ewald explained residents can be nominated online on the City’s website at any time, and applications remain eligible for two years. Council Member Hull reported his choice was candidate A for Citizen of the Year. Council Member Bergeron indicated his choice was also candidate A. Council Member Cermak selected candidate C. Mounds View City Council March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 3 Council Member Meehlhause explained he supported candidate C for Citizen of the Year. Mayor Mueller indicated she was leaning towards candidate A. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9568, Approving 2021 Citizen of the Year for Candidate A. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Cermak) Motion carried. B. Resolution 9567, Approving 2021 Coach of the Year. Human Resource Director Ewald requested the Council adopt a Resolution approving the 2021 Coach of the Year. She explained the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission voted on this matter and recommended Bobby Hurt as the 2021 Coach of the Year. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9567, Approving 2021 Coach of the Year. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 988, Amending City Code Chapter § 161 related to Dynamic Displays. ROLL CALL VOTE Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council adopt an Ordinance related to dynamic displays. He stated dynamic displays refer to digital signs noting they would now be allowed in the Industrial zoning district and at drive thru restaurants. Staff commented further on the proposed language changes and recommended approval. Todd Rachel, 2159 Mustang Drive, explained he was the owner of Bauer Welding in Mounds View. He reported his company has been in operation in the community for the past 75 years. He commented on how his business would benefit by having a dynamic display sign. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 988, Amending City Code Chapter § 161 related to Dynamic Displays, directing staff to publish a summary of the Ordinance. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Cermak/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 989, Amending City Code Chapter 160.167(F) related to Outdoor Vending Kiosks. ROLL CALL VOTE Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council adopt an ordinance related to outdoor vending kiosks. He explained the only type of outdoor vending kiosks that are allowed Mounds View City Council March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 4 right now dispense movies and games. He reported the City had been approached by a company that would like to provide an outdoor vending that does not issue movies or video games, but rather is something similar to an Amazon return box. He explained the vendor was called Buy Box and they would have locker type structure that would hold packages for customers. Staff commented further on the proposed ordinance and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 989, Amending City Code Chapter 160.167(F) related to Outdoor Vending Kiosks, directing staff to publish a summary of the Ordinance. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Cermak/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9566, Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2023 Budget. Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt a calendar for the preparation of the 2023 budget. He stated this calendar would establish the guidelines the Council would work off of for the budget preparation. He discussed how the budgeting process would change slightly this year due to changes in the truth in taxation law. The timeline for the budgeting process was reviewed further with the Council and staff recommended approval of the calendar. Council Member Cermak recommended the meeting scheduled for September 5 be changed to September 6. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9566, Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2023 Budget. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. First Reading and Introduction, Ordinance 990 Amending City Code § 119.024 related to the Issuance of a Rental License. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council introduce an ordinance that would amend City Code related to the issuance of a rental license. He reported in 2021 the City Code was codified and after this was completed it was determined a sentence was missing. He commented further on the proposed language change and requested the Council introduce the ordinance. City Administrator Zikmund explained staff spent close to two years reviewing the City Code and making updates. He noted this document was over 1,000 pages of documentation. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 990, Amending City Code § 119.024 related to the Issuance of a Rental License. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 5 E. Resolution 9572, Amending the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 7 (Transportation). Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council amend the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 7 related to Transportation. He explained the County’s transportation plan had to be included in the City’s plan, for both walking and bicycle plan. Staff commented further on the minor text amendment that would be made and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9572, Amending the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 7 (Transportation). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 9570, Appointing Rene Montero to Vacant Public Works Maintenance Worker – Wastewater Position. Human Resource Director Ewald requested the Council appoint Rene Montero to the vacant Public Works Maintenance Worker – Wastewater position. She explained after posting this position internally, the City received one application for this position. She reported Rene Montero was an excellent candidate and staff recommended approval of his appointment to the Public Works Maintenance Worker – Wastewater position. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9570, Appointing Rene Montero to Vacant Public Works Maintenance Worker – Wastewater Position. Council Member Bergeron discussed the number of jobs that cities have and noted there was always opportunities to move up. He noted Mr. Montero started with the City as a seasonal worker and has now worked himself up to a full time Public Works Maintenance Worker. Mayor Mueller encouraged the scouts in attendance to be in touch with Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson if they needed help coming up with ideas for an Eagle Scout project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9571, Approving Recruitment Process for Facilities Maintenance Position. Human Resources Director Ewald requested the Council approve the recruitment process for the Facilities Maintenance position. She noted with Rene Montero moving to the Public Works Maintenance Worker – Wastewater Position, the Parks & Recreation Department now had an opening for the Facilities Maintenance Position. She recommended the position be posted internally for five days and then posted externally after that time. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9571, Approving Recruitment Process for Facilities Maintenance Position. Mounds View City Council March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 6 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Bergeron thanked the scouts for attending this meeting. Council Member Meehlhause reported the NYFS Executive Director Selection Committee has held two rounds of candidate interviews and noted three candidates were brought back for a final round of interviews. He explained a candidate has been recommended for the position and negotiations were now underway for compensation and benefits. He commented further on the services provided by NYFS to the community. Council Member Meehlhause asked if any of the Council Members would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in June. Mayor Mueller and Council Member Hull indicated they would be attending this event. Council Member Meehlhause reported Amy Hodges passed away last week at the age of 94. He noted her funeral service was held last Saturday and was very well attended by the community. He sent his condolences to the Hodges family. Council Member Cermak stated CPY would be holding their Annual Luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, April 5 at 12:00 p.m. at the New Brighton Community Center. Council Member Cermak commented the Mounds View Police Foundation would be meeting next on Tuesday, April 12 at 4:30 p.m. at Random Park. Mayor Mueller reported the Minnesota Women in City Government group would be making a presentation at the League of Minnesota Cities offices on Friday, April 22. She noted the speaker would be Professor Deb White and the speech would be on work/life balance. Mayor Mueller explained the City’s first K9 (Niko) retired in December. She noted the City had purchased another K9 his name was Ace. Mayor Mueller invited the scouts in attendance to consider attending Festival in the Park, which would be held on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20. She discussed the events that occurred during the festival. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer reported his department was transitioning from the audit to the budgeting process for 2023. He anticipated Aaron Nielson would be attending the April 25 City Council meeting to provide a presentation on the 2021 audit. Mounds View City Council March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 7 City Administrator Zikmund reported SBM Firefighter Rebecca Booker received a national award and explained she was only the third local recipient to receive this prestigious award. He commented further on her fire safety achievements. He indicated he would be inviting Ms. Booker to attend a future City Council meeting. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, April 4, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, April 11, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting: Monday, April 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial