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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2022/07/25APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting July 25, 2022 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 25, 2022, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Approve the Monday, July 25, 2022, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: July 11, 2022. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9613, Authorizing Revisions to Section 2.03 Holidays, Section 2.04 Sick Leave and Section 2.05 Vacation of the Personnel Manual. D. Resolution 9616, Authorizing Separation Compensation for Facilities Maintenance Parks and Recreation Member Karl Bridges. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Charles Schultz, 7581 Spring Lake Road, stated he visited the City six weeks ago complaining about an inspection he needed from the City in 2005 for his roof and noted a second issue regarding his deck needing to be rebuilt to remove gaps between the boards. He indicated his roof was done Mounds View City Council July 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 2 in 2005 and was not done satisfactorily. He questioned if this was now his responsibility. He noted he bought a permit and the work should have been inspected to code and this did not happen. He reported some of the shingles on his home slid off last summer in the heat. He questioned if this was his responsibility. He asked if he would have to get an attorney to resolve this situation. Mayor Mueller explained staff would have to investigate this matter further and staff would be in touch with Mr. Schultz. City Attorney Riggs explained codes could be reviewed further and noted the City was not the insurer of this type of work, even if it was inspected. He reported it was the homeowner’s responsibility to review the work. Rosemary Lensing, 8310 Pleasant View Drive, noted she would be hosting a Night to Unite party next Tuesday. She asked when the dirt work would be completed in order to share the information with neighbors. Mayor Mueller reported staff would get back to Ms. Lensing. Charles Schultz, 7581 Spring Lake Road, asked if residents could park on their grass. He reported he has a one-acre lot and understood he was not able to park on his grass. Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, stated he needed clarification on speed control on his street. He reported he used to contact the police department directly but found out his emails and hand written letters were intercepted or redirected to a high-ranking staff member in the City. He indicated nothing was changing on the street and this was a concern to him. He noted he recently contacted the City again because buses have been rerouted to Groveland Road and the traffic on his road was a concern. He reported the average speed on his roadway was 36 miles per hour, which was six miles per hour over the speed limit. He expressed concern with the fact his letters and emails were not getting to the police department, but rather were being intercepted by staff. He noted he has contacted City Councilmembers in the past and he would like to know who’s responsibility it is to direct the police department. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 992, Amending Chapter 52 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to the Cost-Sharing Program to Facilitate Certain Residential Sanitary Sewer Line Installations. ROLL CALL VOTE Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the council adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 52 of the Mounds View Municipal Code relating to the cost-sharing program to facilitate certain residential sanitary sewer line installations. He reported the Council has reviewed this matter twice at workshop meetings. He reviewed the proposed code amendments in further detail with the Council and staff recommended approval. Mounds View City Council July 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 992, Amending Chapter 52 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to the Cost-Sharing Program to Facilitate Certain Residential Sanitary Sewer Line Installations and direct staff to order the summary publication. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Cermak/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 9614, Amending Resolution 8820 for Accrual of Personal Leave. Human Resource Director Ewald requested the Council amend Resolution 8820 for accrual of personal leave for Barbara Benesch. She discussed the holiday, sick time and vacation accruals approved for Resolution 9613 under the Consent Agenda noting this Resolution pertained to seven part-time staff members, which include Ms. Benesch. She explained Resolution 8820 would now have to be amended in order to consistently accrue personal leave for all seven part-time employees. Director Ewald recommended adoption of Resolution 9614. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9614, Amending Resolution 8820 for Accrual of Personal Leave. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9617, Relating to the Issuance of Conduit Revenue Bonds to Finance the Costs of a Multifamily Rental Housing Facility and Under Minnesota Statues, Chapter 462C, as Amended; Granting Preliminary Approval Thereto; Calling for a Public Hearing; Establishing Compliance with Certain Reimbursement Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as Amended; and Taking Certain Other Actions with Respect Thereto (Plato Apartments at Farwell Yards Project). Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council adopt a Resolution relating to the issuance of Conduit Revenue Bonds to finance the costs of a multifamily rental housing facility. He explained the City would be acting as a pass through entity for this bond issuance and there was no risk to the City. He noted $11 million would be issued and the City would be receiving a 1% administrative fee for this project. Staff commented further on this bond issuance and recommended approval. Council Member Meehlhause reported this project was in the City of St. Paul. He stated he was always supportive of the City issuing conduit revenue bonds for other communities. Mayor Mueller agreed stating these other communities were able to benefit from the City of Mounds View City Council July 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mounds View’s strong bond rating. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9617, Relating to the Issuance of Conduit Revenue Bonds to Finance the Costs of a Multifamily Rental Housing Facility and Under Minnesota Statues, Chapter 462C, as Amended; Granting Preliminary Approval Thereto; Calling for a Public Hearing; Establishing Compliance with Certain Reimbursement Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as Amended; and Taking Certain Other Actions with Respect Thereto (Plato Apartments at Farwell Yards Project). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause stated he would be attending an NYFS board meeting on Thursday where the new Executive Director would be presenting the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget for Board approval. Council Member Meehlhause commented on an email the Council received from County Commissioner Nicole Frethem where the Council was invited to attend a meeting regarding TCAAP on Saturday, August 13 at the Ramsey County Public Works Building, along with the city councils from Shoreview and New Brighton. Mayor Mueller recommended a quorum be posted for this meeting, in the event three or more Councilmembers are able to attend this meeting. Council Member Meehlhause noted he attended a Charter Commission meeting last week and noted this group was working on the elections portion of the charter. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed charter changes regarding special elections. Mayor Mueller asked if the charter amendment would be drafted and reviewed by the City Attorney prior to coming to the City Council. City Attorney Riggs reported this was the case. Council Member Bergeron stated he attended the Nine North Cable Commission meeting last Thursday and reported the search for the executive director has been renewed. Mayor Mueller explained on Tuesday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. Ernie and Jeanette would be hosting a story time at the corner of Ardan Avenue and Groveland Road. She encouraged residents with extra books to consider dropping them off at this home for redistribution in the community. Mayor Mueller congratulated former Mounds View employee Desaree Crane for moving into an upper level management position with Life Link. Mayor Mueller invited all residents to participate in Night to Unite on Tuesday, August 2. She encouraged residents who would be hosting events to have them registered with the City of Mounds View City Council July 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mounds View. She noted she would be doing a ride along with the Mounds View Police Department on August 2 and would be attending local parties. Mayor Mueller encouraged the public to attend Festival in the Park on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20. She reviewed the events that were being planned for this year’s event and invited all to attend. She also encouraged residents to participate in the medallion hunt, which would begin on Wednesday, August 17. She reported the Festival in the Park Committee was still seeking volunteers and those able to assist were encouraged to contact the Mayor. B. Reports of Staff. Assistant City Administrator Beeman provided the Council with an update on Yard Homes noting this would be an affordable housing option for the community. He explained representatives from this business would be interested in attending a future workshop meeting and invited the Council to visit their accessory dwelling facility. Councilmember Hull stated he supported representatives from Yard Homes coming to a future workshop meeting. Councilmember Bergeron agreed stating this would be another option for affordable housing in the City. The Council was in agreement and recommended the Planning Commission be invited to attend the workshop meeting when Yard Homes was invited to speak. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 1, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 8, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial