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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2023/03/13APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting March 13, 2023 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:00 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Cermak, Gunn, Lindstrom, Meehlhause and Hull NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, March 13, 2023, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Approve the Monday, March 13, 2023, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: February 27, 2023. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9709, Approving Separation Pay of Alex Campis-Olalde, Facilities Maintenance. D. Resolution 9716, Approving the Hire of Police Officer Brian Kammerer. E. Resolution 9717, Approving Separation Pay to Police Officer Lindsey Jourdan. MOTION/SECOND: Lindstrom/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Mounds View City Council March 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 9698, Appreciation to Dan Larson for his Service on the Economic Development Commission. Mayor Hull read a Resolution of Appreciation in full for the record recognizing Dan Larson for his years of dedicated service on the Economic Development Commission. Dan Larson thanked the Council for this recognition and explained he has enjoyed his time serving the City of Mounds View. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9698, Appreciation to Dan Larson for his Service on the Economic Development Commission. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Dan Larson for his dedicated service to both the Commission and the community. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 1002, Approving an Amendment to the 2023 Fee Schedule Regarding Storm Water Management Fees. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council introduce Ordinance 1002 which would approve an amendment to the storm water management fees within the 2023 fee schedule. He discussed the process the City followed to become the LGU in order to oversee and approve the City’s watershed requests. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 1002, Approving an Amendment to the 2023 Fee Schedule Regarding Storm Water Management Fees. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Second Reading, Adoption and Summary Publication of Ordinance 1001, Amending Chapter 90, Section 90.005 of the City Code increasing number of allowed chickens from 8 to 12. ROLL CALL VOTE City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt an Ordinance that would amend Chapter 90 of City Code increasing the number of allowed chickens from eight to twelve. It was noted the Council heard the first reading of this Ordinance at the February 27 City Council meeting. Council Member Lindstrom asked if the Council supported residents having to wait one year before moving from four chickens to eight chickens. City Administrator Zikmund stated he did not believe there was Council consensus on this matter. Mounds View City Council March 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 3 Council Member Meehlhause explained he did not recall there being consensus on this point. City Administrator Zikmund reported the Council could discuss this matter further and direct staff how to proceed. Council Member Lindstrom questioned if the Council supported residents having twelve chickens from the start, or should this number be reduced for one year. Council Member Gunn indicated she did not support the City limiting the number. Council Member Lindstrom explained he supported the City limiting the number of birds to eight with the understanding residents could increase the number to twelve after one year. Council Member Meehlhause reported eight was an arbitrary number the previous Council settled on based on a request from a resident in Mounds View. He stated he was not real thrilled to move this number to 12, but indicated he would not vote against the Ordinance amendment. City Administrator Zikmund did not anticipate the City would have anymore complaints if the Council were to increase the number of chickens allowed from eight to twelve. Council Member Lindstrom commented he could support the Resolution as is. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1001, Amending Chapter 90, Section 90.005 of the City Code increasing number of allowed chickens from 8 to 12 and Approving the Summary Publication for Ordinance 1001. ROLL CALL: Cermak/Gunn/Lindstrom/Meehlhause/Hull. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9718, Authorizing the Purchase of an F150 Service Pickup Truck. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the purchase of an F150 service pickup truck. He explained this truck would be used by water department staff members and an older Ford Ranger would be sold at auction. He discussed how difficult it was to purchase vehicles at this time, due to supply change issues. Staff commented further on the cost for the truck and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Lindstrom. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9718, Authorizing the Purchase of an F150 Service Pickup Truck. Council Member Lindstrom thanked staff on his work to receive quotes for this truck. He stated he was pleased the truck was being purchased from a local, family-owned dealership. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9719, Approving the Hiring of Jacob Girabay as a Consultant for GIS Services. Mounds View City Council March 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 4 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the hire of Jacob Girabay as a consultant for GIS services. MOTION/SECOND: Lindstrom/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9719, Approving the Hiring of Jacob Girabay as a Consultant for GIS Services. Council Member Meehlhause stated he was happy to see Jacob Girabay was able to assist the City with GIS Services on a consultant basis. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn provided the Council with an update from the tribute park group noting the group met on Tuesday, March 7. She explained the tribute park group has decided the tribute park would be at City Hall. Council Member Gunn reported she attended the City on the Hill event at the State Capitol last week. Council Member Meehlhause reviewed his upcoming meeting schedule noting he would be attending an NYFS finance meeting on Wednesday, March 15 and an NYFS board meeting on March 23. Council Member Meehlhause provided the Council with an update from the Twin Cities Gateway board. He noted the visitor’s bureau had a very solid year in 2022. Council Member Lindstrom indicated he was able to attend the City on the Hill event at the State Capitol last week as well. Council Member Lindstrom stated he attended a seminar with the Ramsey County League of Local Government on Friday, March 10 noting the group received a presentation on the growing needs of individuals in the trades. Council Member Lindstrom reported the Festival in the Park Committee would meet next on Tuesday, March 21 at the public works building. Council Member Cermak stated the Mounds View Police Foundation would be meeting next on Tuesday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Hodges Park. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Zikmund stated he would have a Resolution before the Council regarding organized garbage collection at their next meeting. Mounds View City Council March 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 5 City Administrator Zikmund reported staff continues to struggle with finding maintenance staff for the Community Center. He indicated staff may have to contract this work. He noted current staff members were chipping in to ensure the space was clean and ready for public use. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council speak with staff if they were interested in attending the LMC conference in June. City Administrator Zikmund explained Tony’s Sandwich King was delinquent on paying their licensing fee. He reported letters were sent to the business owner. He asked if the Council wanted to initiate another letter, another fee or should the business be shut down in order to hold a hearing with the business owner in two weeks. Council Member Lindstrom asked how much the business owner owed the City. City Administrator Zikmund stated the business owner owed the City just over $300 in fees and fines. Council Member Gunn supported staff sending a third letter to this business owner. Council Member Meehlhause stated he could support one more letter being sent to the business owner. Council consensus was to direct staff to send one more letter to the business owner. City Administrator Zikmund explained staff has received a formal resignation letter from Police Chief Harder with his last day being Monday, April 3. He reported the HR Committee was recommending an internal posting be held for this position. He stated interested parties would have until Thursday, March 16 to submit a letter of interest for the Police Chief position. He asked when the Council would be available to sit in on interviews. The Council agreed to hold interviews on Wednesday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. Further discussion ensued regarding the staffing levels within the Mounds View Police Department. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, April 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Mounds View City Council March 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 6 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial