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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2024/04/22APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting April 22, 2024 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, Clark, Gunn, Lindstrom, and Meehlhause NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, April 22, 2024, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Approve the Monday, April 22, 2024, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Gunn asked to remove Item 5C and 5D. Mayor Lindstrom asked to remove Item 5F. A. Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2024 B. Just and Correct Claims C. Resolution 9905, Approving the Promotion of Sydney Dison to Position of Police Sergeant D. Resolution 9906, Approving the Promotion of Ben Geisbauer to Position of Lead Parks Worker E. Resolution 9907, Authorizing Internal Recruitment Process for Position of Public Works Maintenance Worker – Parks Division F. Resolution 9908, Appointing the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award to Al Hull G. Financial Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 H. Resolution 9909, Authorizing Separation Compensation for Police Officer Kasey Keckeisen Mounds View City Council April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 2 I. Resolution 9910, Authorizing Recruitment Process for the Police Intern Position and Approving the New Job Description MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Items 5C, 5D and 5F for further discussion. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9905, Approving the Promotion of Sydney Dison to Position of Police Sergeant. Council Member Gunn congratulated Officer Sydney Dison for being promoted to Sergeant. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9905, Approving the Promotion of Sydney Dison to Position of Police Sergeant. Council Member Meehlhause congratulated Officer Dison for being promoted to Sergeant and noted she is the first female Sergeant to serve in the Mounds View Police Department. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9906, Approving the Promotion of Ben Geisbauer to Position of Lead Parks Worker. Council Member Gunn congratulated Ben Geisbauer for being promoted to the position of Lead Parks Worker. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9906, Approving the Promotion of Ben Geisbauer to Position of Lead Parks Worker. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 9908, Appointing the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award to Al Hull. Mayor Lindstrom explained Al Hull served on the City Council for 16 years and passed away last year after a battle with leukemia. He commented on how well former Mayor Hull served this community. He then read Resolution 9908 in full for the record. MOTION/SECOND: Lindstrom/Meehlhause. To Adopt Resolution 9908, Appointing the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award to Al Hull. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. National Public Works Week – Proclamation Mounds View City Council April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Lindstrom read a proclamation in full for the record proclaiming May 19 through May 25, 2024 to be National Public Works Week in the City of Mounds View. B. Building Safety Month – Proclamation Mayor Lindstrom read a proclamation in full for the record proclaiming May to be Building Safety Month in the City of Mounds View. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, stated he received a new water meter last Tuesday. He reported he was at home when the worker began the meter installation, but had to leave for work before he finished the work. He explained he allowed the worker to finish the work while he was not at home and when he returned home from work his basement was flooded. He indicated he has been speaking with the Public Works Department in order to get a copy of their insurance but has not received this information to date. He stated he would need compensation for the water extraction, the movement of the soft water tanks, and heated fans used to dry out his basement. It was his understanding the contractor was willing to settle with him for these expenditures. Mr. Meyer commented on the meeting that would be held on Tuesday, April 23 for the residents on his road. It was his hope that the City sent a letter to all residents on Spring Lake Road. Mayor Lindstrom explained the Spring Lake Road meeting would be pushed back because a determination has not been made regarding the street. He reported the Council had consensus at their last work session meeting, but there was new information that would be addressed later in this meeting. He indicated letters would be sent to residents when a decision was made by the Council. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9902, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Peter Weston Miller, 2933 County Road H2. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council approve a Chicken-Keeping License for Peter Weston Miller at 2933 County Road H2. He reported all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the applicant noting he was requesting to keep seven chickens. He reviewed the two comments he received from neighbors which had to do with barking dogs, coyotes and proper yard maintenance. He commented on the request further and recommended the Council hold a public hearing and approve the request. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. Council Member Gunn asked how far the coop would be from the lot lines. Peter Weston Miller, 2933 County Road H2, explained he would be happy to provide this information to the City. He commented on the fence that was installed in his backyard noting it was one foot from the property line. He indicated he would be following all rules and regulations Mounds View City Council April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 4 within the chicken keeping policy and would be placing the coop 20 feet from every property line. He stated he had a 100 foot wide lot. He commented further on where the 8’ by 8’ coop would be located in his rear yard. Mayor Lindstrom questioned if the coop was already built. Mr. Weston Miller reported the coop was not already built, but he had the building materials purchased. Corey Mathiowetz, 2925 County Road H2, explained he lived next to Peter and Ashley. He stated he was adamantly against the chicken keep request. He noted he would be selling his house in the next five years and he feared how the odor from the chickens would adversely impact his property value. He reviewed several photos with the Council and discussed how the surrounding neighbors would be negatively impacted by the proposed chicken coop. He commented further on a medical condition he has and stated this condition would be exacerbated by the chickens. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:29 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9902, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Peter Weston Miller, 2933 County Road H2. Council Member Meehlhause asked for clarification on the Resolution number. Assistant City Administrator Beeman reported the correct Resolution number was 9902. Mayor Lindstrom addressed Mr. Mathiowetz. He explained 14 residents in Mounds View have been keeping chickens since 2016. He stated while he understood Mr. Mathiowetz’s concerns, he noted the City has only received one complaint over the past eight years and that was because a residents’ chickens got out. He discussed how the City has been trying to support urban homesteading. He reported the homeowners would not be able to have roosters. Mr. Mathiowetz believed there were some homes that were more conducive to keeping chickens than others and he did not believe it was fair for the adjacent neighbors to have to view this. He commented on how his property was at a higher elevation and he did not believe it was fair to have to view the coop. Mayor Lindstrom understood that some properties had better geography than others. He discussed how chicken-keeping requests were considered by the Council and noted the applicant had met all of the City’s requirements. He appreciated the comments that were brought forward from Mr. Mathiowetz and encouraged the Weston Miller’s to be respectful chicken keepers. Mr. Mathiowetz commented further on how the chickens would attract more predators and noted he had a bobcat on camera on his deck. Ashley Weston Miller, 2933 County Road H2, explained she reached out to her neighbors asking for comments and she did not hear back. She reported this was not her first time keeping chickens. She noted she had a permit to keep chickens in St. Paul as well. She understood Mr. Mathiowetz’ Mounds View City Council April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 5 concerns, but stated she loves animals and it would be important to her to keep this coop clean and well maintained. Council Member Gunn reported there would be inspections. Mr. Weston Miller stated in the past two years, he put a $100,000 addition to his home and followed all City procedures for this addition. He commented on how he cares deeply about his neighborhood and noted he wanted to continue to be a good neighbor. Ms. Mathiowetz asked what would happen when the chickens were sick. Mayor Lindstrom encouraged Mr. Mathiowetz to have this conversation with the Weston Miller’s outside of this meeting. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9903, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Andrew Paine, 5249 O’Connell Drive. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council approve a Chicken-Keeping License for Andrew Paine at 5249 O’Connell Drive. He reported all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the applicant noting he was asking to keep seven chickens. He reviewed the two comments he received from neighbors which had to do with noise, proper yard maintenance and health issues. He commented on the request further and recommended the Council hold a public hearing and approve the request. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. Alison Henning, 5259 O’Connell Drive, explained she lived next door to the Paine family and they were out of town for a family wedding. She read a statement on behalf of the Paine family noting they were excited to keep hens, for their children to learn about taking care of animals, to collect eggs and eat more naturally. She reported the Paine’s moved to Mounds View from California. The Paine’s thanked the City Council for considering their request. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9903, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Andrew Paine, 5249 O’Connell Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9904, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Jamie Rattanapamonsook, 7880 Groveland Road. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council approve a Chicken-Keeping License for Jamie Rattanapamonsook at 7880 Groveland Road. He reported all necessary paperwork has Mounds View City Council April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 6 been submitted by the applicant noting he was asking to keep nine chickens. He reviewed the one comment he received from a neighbor which had to do with noise. He commented on the request further and recommended the Council hold a public hearing and approve the request. Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Jamie Rattanapamonsook, 7880 Groveland Road, thanked the Council for considering her request. She stated she was excited to have the opportunity to keep chickens. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9904, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Jamie Rattanapamonsook, 7880 Groveland Road. Council Member Meehlhause discussed reasons for denying a chicken keeping license which included having a lot that was too small or having a number of City Code violations. He stated each of the applicants before the City Council at this meeting have properly sized lots and did not have a history of City Code violations. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9914, Approving the Evaluation of Storm Water Ponds Located on Silver Lake Road and Woodcrest Drive (SC-2 P1 and SC-2 P2) by Stantec. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve the evaluation of Storm Water Ponds located on Silver Lake Road and Woodcrest Drive. He explained these two ponds were the next to be evaluated by Stantec. He reported Stantec would collect data, complete public engagement, permits, upland vegetation management plan, design and construction. He noted if dredging would be required, these plans would come to the City at a future meeting. He commented further on the cost for the project and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9914, Approving the Evaluation of Storm Water Ponds Located on Silver Lake Road and Woodcrest Drive (SC-2 P1 and SC-2 P2) by Stantec. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 9911, Authorizing the Purchase of a F550 Service Truck and Bucket Body Installation. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the Purchase of a F550 Service Truck and Bucket Body Installation. He reported this truck would be used by the street department. He discussed how purchasing from the State has become difficult due to delays. He indicated staff had been looking for a used bucket truck, but had not found a cost effective option. He explained staff received two bids for this purchase and recommended the Council approve the purchase of a new cab and chassis with the reuse of the existing body and Mounds View City Council April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 7 bucket. Mayor Lindstrom stated he loved the resourcefulness of staff for this purchase. However, he questioned what shape the bucket was in, given the fact it was 18 years old. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported Crysteel made the recommendation to reuse the bucket as it was in good condition. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9911, Authorizing the Purchase of a F550 Service Truck and Bucket Body Installation. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 9912, Authorizing the Purchase of an F350 Service Pickup Truck with Dump Body. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the Purchase of an F350 Service Pickup Truck with Dump Body. He reported the Public Works Department has a 2005 F250 4x4 that would be sent to auction and would be replaced with an F350 service pickup with a nine foot dump body. He reviewed the State bid quote that was received for this truck and recommended approval of the purchase. It was noted this purchase was included in the 2024 parks budget. Council Member Gunn reported the new trucks for the Public Works Department will last a lot of years for the City. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9912, Authorizing the Purchase of an F350 Service Pickup Truck with Dump Body. Council Member Meehlhause indicated the trucks that were being replaced were 18 and 19 years old. He thanked the Public Works Department for taking good care of their equipment. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9913, Approving A Change Order for Driveway Alterations for the 2022/23 Street Project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council approve a Change Order for Driveway Alterations for the 2022/23 Street Project. He explained the contractor was in the final phase of project to include punch list items and warranty work. He reported staff recently received several letters from residents expressing concerns over the driveway openings on Spring Lake Road north of Mounds View Boulevard. Staff was directed to provide a cost estimate to widen the driveway openings that were installed under 12 feet. He noted driveway replacement and installation of 12 foot aprons was estimated to cost $49,677.77. He indicated driveway alterations was estimated to cost $7,803.37. He reviewed diagrams with the Council and noted after speaking with T.A. Schifsky’s Option 2 would cost the City $70,771 and a full driveway replacement would cost $177,020. He requested the Council provide staff with direction Mounds View City Council April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 8 on how to proceed. Staff recommended another quotes be pursued for this project and that the current project be closed out with T.A. Schifsky. The Council supported staff pursuing another quote for this work. Mayor Lindstrom stated he supported the City fixing the problem rather with Schifsky’s or another vendor. He believed the quote provided by Schifsky’s was abnormally high. He supported staff pursuing another quote. He asked if staff could have another quote by May 6. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson anticipated he could have another quote by this date. Mayor Lindstrom explained there were several different issues with this project. He stated there were driveways that have bad concrete that were conforming that need to be replaced, then there were driveways that were under warranty that were non-conforming that need to be replaced, and then there were driveways that were non-conforming that need to be brought up to code. He reported if the City were to receive another quote, the City could proceed with the quote they have to close this project out with a single vendor. He questioned when the City would be communicating with the neighborhood. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the contractor has indicated the concrete work would be done in two to three weeks. He reported if the Council considers this matter at their May work session meeting, a neighborhood meeting could be held later that same week. He did not advise holding a neighborhood meeting until the Council knows for sure what is happening. Further discussion ensued regarding the concrete curb warranty work. Vince Meyer commented on how his driving ability will be impacted if only one extension were installed on his driveway. He questioned why his driveway was not installed in a manner that conformed with City Code. He expressed concern with the fact the City would now have to pay for somebody else’s mistake. He indicated his current driveway was only 11 feet wide. He stated his previous driveway flared out 15 feet and he would like it to be replaced in the same manner. Mayor Lindstrom believed the proper action would be to table or deny action on Resolution 9913. City Attorney Riggs recommended the Council postpone action on this Resolution. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Postpone action on Resolution 9913, directing staff to seek another quote for the driveway alteration work for the 2022/23 Street Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn stated she attended an airport commission meeting and the group discussed holding a virtual tour of the airport this year. She explained the noise complaints from the previous year would be posted on the City’s website. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 9 Council Member Gunn indicated she would be attending the CPY Luncheon on Tuesday, April 23 at Christ the King Church. Council Member Gunn explained on Wednesday, April 24 she would be attending the Metro Cities annual meeting in Roseville. Council Member Gunn commented on the meeting that would be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the Spring Lake Park High School regarding the closing of different functions within the Unity/Mercy Hospitals. She stated she would try to attend this meeting. Council Member Gunn reported she would be attending a Cable Commission meeting on Thursday, April 25. Council Member Meehlhause indicated he would be attending the CPY Luncheon on Tuesday, April 23. Mayor Lindstrom, Council Member Cermak and Council Member Clark reported they would also be attending the CPY Luncheon. Council Member Cermak explained she would be attending an Anoka County Fire Board meeting on Thursday, April 25. Council Member Cermak stated on Tuesday, April 30 at 9:00 a.m. she and the Mayor would be attending a City/County/School District collaboration meeting at the Community Center. Council Member Clark reported the Festival in the Park would be holding a fundraiser on Thursday, May 2 at Red Robin in Shoreview. She stated the Festival in the Park Committee would meet next on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Mayor Lindstrom explained he attended the Earth Day cleanup at Silver View Park on Sunday, April 21. Mayor Lindstrom commented on the training he would be attending in June for the Pardon Committee for the State. B. Reports of Staff. Assistant City Administrator Beeman reported the Council would be holding an EDA meeting after this meeting adjourns. Finance Director Bauman stated staff would be receiving a draft of the 2023 audit this week and a presentation on the audit would be made to Council on May 13. Finance Director Bauman commented on the new water, sewer and storm sewer rates that were being charged for the first quarter of the utility bills. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 10 C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial