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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2022/05/23APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 23, 2022 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:40 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, May 23, 2022, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Cermak/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, May 23, 2022, agenda as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: May 9, 2022. B. Just and Correct Claims. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Charles Schulz, 7581 Spring Lake Road, stated in 2006 he had a roof done because of a storm and there wasn’t any ice protection put on the edge of the roof. He explained last summer, two shingles that were not nailed down slid out of place. He indicated he has his building permit and he feared nothing on his roof was signed off on or inspected. City Administrator Zikmund encouraged Mr. Schulz to provide him with his phone number and staff would follow up. Mounds View City Council May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Karen Meyer – Community Support Center (CSC) Executive Director. Karen Meyer, Community Support Center (CSC) Executive Director, discussed the work being done by her organization to address homelessness and financial stability in the community. She commented on how clients were referred to her, appointments were held and social service resource were pursued. She explained CSC serves New Brighton, Arden Hills, North Oaks, Shoreview and Mounds View. She indicated the majority of her support comes from churches or through other fundraisers. She encouraged the public to participate in the CSC Fundraiser Walk on July 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Silver View Park. Council Member Meehlhause asked if CSC had financial aid available for those in need. Ms. Meyer reported CSC had financial aid available for individuals facing eviction and power shut offs. Council Member Meehlhause questioned how people are referred to CSC. Ms. Meyer explained she receives referrals from property management companies, landlords, social services, the County and word of mouth. She noted people do not have to have a referral in order to receive assistance from CSC. Acting Mayor Hull recommended information regarding CSC be placed on the City’s website. He supported the City providing CSC with $1,000 from its charitable gambling funding. Ms. Meyer thanked the City for their support. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 991, Amending Chapter 110.117 Related to Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licensing. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council amend Chapter 110.117 related to temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor licensing. He commented on the proposed language change, which would allow the Festival in the Park Committee or any other organization greater latitude in finding vendors to provide on-sale services. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Cermak. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 991, Amending Chapter 110.117 Related to Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licensing. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 9596, Amend Seasonal Public Works; Seasonal Parks and Recreation; and Parks and Recreation Part-Time Event Center Host and Front Desk Staff by Increasing Wages. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt a Resolution that would amend seasonal public works; seasonal parks and recreation; and parks and recreation part-time event center host and front desk staff by increasing wages. He explained City staff was on the cusp of canceling Mounds View City Council May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 3 several parks and recreation programs due to the lack of staffing. However, after further discussion, staff was recommending an increase in wages in order to assist with hiring and retaining seasonal and part-time workers. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the public works maintenance staff positions have all been filled. City Administrator Zikmund reported there was only one position vacant at this time. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9596, Amend Seasonal Public Works; Seasonal Parks and Recreation; and Parks and Recreation Part- Time Event Center Host and Front Desk Staff by Increasing Wages. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9597, Approving the Hire of Karl Bridges to the Facilities Maintenance Position. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt a Resolution that would approve the hire of Karl Bridges to the Facilities Maintenance Position. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9597, Approving the Hire of Karl Bridges to the Facilities Maintenance Position. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Cermak reported last Thursday the Mounds View Police Foundation held a fundraiser at the Manitou Grill. Sherry Gunn, 5485 Landmark Circle, explained she was the president of the Mounds View Police Foundation. She thanked all of the members of the public that visited the Manitou Grill last Thursday and stated $720 was raised from the bake sale. She noted an additional $600 was made at the Lions garage sale. Council Member Meehlhause noted he would be attending an NYFS board meeting on Thursday, May 26. Council Member Bergeron commented he attended a Nine North Cable Commission meeting last Thursday. Acting Mayor Hull opened the meeting for public comments. Andrew Oltmanns, 5373 Jackson Drive, explained he has been a resident of Mounds View for the past 10 years. He commented over the past 10 years he has witnessed two police chases on Jackson Drive. He stated he has families that live on his street with children. He discussed how people run Mounds View City Council May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 4 the stop sign on Jackson Drive, which was endangering the safety of the families that live on his street. He asked what could be done to address his concern. City Administrator Zikmund indicated he would speak with the police chief regarding this concern. Acting Mayor Hull closed the meeting for public comments. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Zikmund reported Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson was in the process of moving. City Administrator Zikmund explained after beginning the street improvement project, it was determined all of the curbing on Pleasant View Drive would have to be replaced. City Administrator Zikmund discussed the joint sewer situation for the property on Spring Lake Road. He noted staff was working with this resident and the matter would be further discussed at an upcoming worksession meeting. Finance Director Beer asked if the Council would support issuing conduit debt for a project outside the City. The Council supported this action. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial