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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2022/05/09APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 9, 2022 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:46 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, May 9, 2022, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Approve the Monday, May 9 , 2022, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: April 25, 2022. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9586, Approving a Class B Restaurant License for Caribou Coffee #1457 dba Caribou Cabin at 2404 Mounds View Drive. D. Resolution 9587, Approving the Purchase of Virtual Reality Simulator and acceptance of Ramsey County UASI Grant. E. Resolution 9594, Authorizing the Conveyance of City of Mounds View Property to the Mounds View Economic Development Authority. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Mounds View City Council May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Mary Stewart - CPY. Mary Stewart, Executive Director for CPY, introduced herself to the Council. She thanked all of the Councilmembers who were able to attend the spring luncheon. She reported on how CPY was working on behalf of the residents and youth of Mounds View both now and through the pandemic. She discussed the great partnership she had with Abiding Savior and other local churches in order to meet the needs of the youth in the community. She provided the Council with a handout and discussed CPY’s budget for the coming year. Council Member Meehlhause asked what type of space CPY was seeking at this time. Ms. Stewart reported CPY was at its capacity at Christ the King Church and was looking for additional space and resources in order to serve more youth in the community. She reported 90% of the kids that come to CPY were in need of transportation. Council Member Meehlhause stated he appreciated how early college was helping students, but noted there was still a population of students that would benefit from trade schools. Ms. Stewart discussed how she was working to expose her youth to different trades and careers that did not require a four -year degree but were still high paying jobs. Mayor Mueller thanked Ms. Stewart for her presentation. She stated after a discussion at a recent worksession meeting the council decided to give an additional $2,500 to CPY to assist with furthering their programming in the community. Ms. Stewart thanked the City Council for their generosity. B. Proclamation National Public Works Week. Mayor Mueller read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May 22 through May 28 to be National Public Works Week in the City of Mounds View. C. Proclamation Building Safety Month. Mayor Mueller read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May to be Building Safety Month in the City of Mounds View. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9583, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Emileah Most at 5359 Jackson Drive. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a chicken-keeping license for Emileah Most at 5359 Jackson Drive. He stated this was the seventh request for a chicken-keeping license. He noted staff received two communications from the neighbors in support of the request. He explained the applicant meets all of the City’s requirements and staff recommends approval of the request. Mounds View City Council May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Rosemary L ensing, 8310 Pleasant View Drive, reported she was not against the permit being requested. She noted she grew up on a farm with 500 chickens so she was very familiar with the care and keeping of chickens. She explained after moving to the Twin Cities she had a neighbor that had chickens and noted the smell coming from the neighbors coop was a concern to her. She discussed how the improper care of the coop led to a mouse and feral cat problem. She suggested the City Council defer action on this request until the threat of avian flu was over. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Ms. Lansing for bring her concerns forward. He asked if staff had any concerns with the spreading of avian flu through chickens in the community. City Administrator Zikmund reported licenses were good for one year and inspections are conducted in July of each year for those residents that hold a chicken-keeping license. Council Member Meehlhause stated he did not oppose approving this request but noted this property would have to be fenced prior to obtaining chickens. City Administrator Zikmund explained staff was aware of this requirement. Mayor Mueller commented with the avian flu outbreak it may be difficult for the applicant to obtain her chickens. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported chicks could be purchased at this time. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9583, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Emileah Most at 5359 Jackson Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 9590, Adopting the Five-Year Financial Plan for 2023 through 2027. Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt the five-year financial plan for years 2023 through 2027. It was noted this document was a work in progress and would assist the Council with creating future budgets. He discussed how inflation was expected to remain high for the next several years. He reviewed the financial plan in further detail with the Council and recommended approval. Mayor Mueller thanked staff for their tremendous efforts on this report. She explained a 5% levy increase was reflected for 2023 through 2026 and a 4.5% increase for 2027. Council Member Meehlhause thanked the Mayor for bringing this up noting these percentages were reflective of the charter, even though the new ordinance offers the Council more flexibility. Further discussion ensued regarding the great work staff was doing on behalf of the community Mounds View City Council May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 4 and how many staff members had increased workloads. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9590, Adopting the Five Year Financial Plan for 2023 through 2027. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motio n carried. C. Resolution 9588, Driveway Variances related to the 2022 Street Project. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council approve driveway variances related to the 2022 Street Project. He discussed the proposed variances along Pleasant View Drive in detail with the Council and recommended approval. Rosemary Lensing, 8310 Pleasant View Drive, explained her driveway was currently 30 feet wide. She noted she had a short driveway that served her three-car garage. She reported she received a permit for her driveway in 1977. She requested her driveway width remain at 30 feet for safety reasons. Ali Sabur, 8320 Pleasant View Drive, explained he was neighbors with Rosemary Lensing. He indicated he was unaware of the driveway width requirements from the City. He stated his driveway was currently 24 feet wide. He asked that the City allow his driveway to remain at 24 feet because his driveway curved. He noted his neighbor supported this request. Council Member Meehlhause requested further information regarding the five-foot setback requirements. Community Development Director Sevald discussed the setback requirements for driveways and reviewed the location of Mr. Sabur’s driveway. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9588, Driveway Variances related to the 2022 Street Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9585, Approving Revisions to the Job Description of Firefighter/Housing/Code/Fire Inspector to Firefighter/Fire Marshall/Code Inspector. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve revisions to the job description of Firefighter/Housing/Code/Fire Inspector to Firefighter/Fire Marshall/Code Inspector. He commented on the minor word change on the proposed job description and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9585, Approving Revisions to the Job Description of Firefighter/Housing/Code/Fire Inspector to Firefighter/Fire Marshall/Code Inspector. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mayor Mueller opened the meeting for comments from the public. Maxine Smedshamner, 7730 Bona Road, reported she has been a resident of Mounds View for the past 52 years. She explained she served as a board member with CPY for 10 years and she believed this program was essential to the community. She indicated she was a volunteer in the community and she has thoroughly enjoyed her time working with the youth at CPY. Mayor Mueller closed the meeting for comments from the public. E. Resolution 9589, Approving the Purchase of One Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle along with additional equipment setup and costs. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve the purchase of one Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle along with additional equipment setup and costs. He explained this was a budgeted expense for 2022 and staff recommended approval of the purchase. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9589, Approving the Purchase of One Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle along with additional equipment setup and costs. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 9591, Authorization to Paint the Fuel Tanks at the Public Works Facility. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize staff to paint the fuel tanks at the Public Works Facility. He explained the Public Works Facility had two above ground tanks and staff was requesting to paint these tanks. He indicated this work was not in the 2022 budget and would be covered by the Special Projects Fund. Council Member Meehlhause questioned how old the fuel tanks were. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the diesel tank was purchased when the Public Works Facility was built and the unleaded tank was approximately seven years old. Mayor Mueller requested further information regarding the new paint that would be put on the fuel tanks. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson described the three step painting process that would be used to resurface the fuel tanks. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9591, Authorization to Paint the Fuel Tanks at the Public Works Facility. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9592, Authorize Additional Compensation for Alexis Bostrom Working in Higher Classification. Mounds View City Council May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 6 City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council authorize additional compensation for Alexis Bostrom Working in Higher Classification. He explained per the City’s personnel policy when someone works at a higher classification, wages have to be adjusted accordingly. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9592, Authorize Additiona l Compensation for Alexis Bostrom Working in Higher Classification. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 9593, Authorizing the Repairs and Resizing of the Lambert Park Hockey Rinks. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize repairs and resizing for the Lambert Park hockey rinks. He explained for the past year or more the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission has been discussing resizing the Lambert Park hockey rink. He reported there was not a lot of people that played hockey on a full sized rink anymore. Staff commented on the price to make the repairs and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9593, Authorizing the Repairs and Resizing of the Lambert Park Hockey Rinks. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Cermak reported the Mounds View Police Foundation would be holding a meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at Lambert Park at 5:30 p.m. Council Member Cermak noted the foundation would be selling brats and hot dogs at Hill View Park at the Mounds View Lions garage sale on May 11 and May 12. Council Member Cermak stated the owner of the Manitou Grill in White Bear Lake would be offering 10% of all sales to the Mounds View Police Foundation on Thursday, May 19. She encouraged residents to consider dining at the Manitou Grill on May 19 to benefit the Mounds View Police Foundation. Council Member Cermak reported the Mounds View Police Foundation would be hosting a community dog walk on Saturday, May 28 at Silver View Park. Council Member Meehlhause indicated the Mounds View Lions would be holding their annual garage sale at Hill View Park. May 11 through May 13. Mounds View City Council May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 7 Council Member Meehlhause stated he would be attending a Twin Cities Gateway board meeting on Tuesday, May 17. He explained he would be attending an NYFS Finance meeting on Wednesday, May 18. Council Member Bergeron reported he would be attending a Nine North Cable Commission meeting on Thursday, May 19. Mayor Mueller stated she attended the eight cities mayor and managers meeting today with City Administrator Zikmund. She noted the group discussed how they have rebounded from the pandemic and commented on the housing projects that were underway. Mayor Mueller noted she would be attending a Ramsey County Dispatch Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 17. Mayor Mueller commented she would be attending the Festival in the Park Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at the Public Works Facility at 7:30 p.m. She encouraged those interested in serving the community to consider attending this meeting. Mayor Mueller stated on Friday, May 20 she would be attending a Minnesota Women in City Government meeting. Council Member Meehlhause reported a retirement celebration would be held for long -time Shoreview City Manager Terry Schwerm on Wednesday, May 18 at the Shoreview Community Center from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. B. Reports of Staff. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson discussed the repairs that occurred at the Community Center kitchen noting costs came in at $5,500 versus the original estimate of $60,000. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported public works crews were street sweeping at this time. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented a change order for Well No. 4 would be coming to the Council at an upcoming meeting. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained he was still in need of seasonal park and recreation workers and those interest ed were encouraged to speak with Andy at the Community Center. Finance Director Beer stated the Council would be discussing the 2023 General Fund Budget at the June worksession meeting. City Administrator Zikmund commented further on the items that would be discussed at the June worksession meeting. Mounds View City Council May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 8 City Administrator Zikmund discussed a grass fire that burned 80 acres in Blaine over the past weekend and described how a crop duster was used to assist with putting the fire out. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 23, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial