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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2024/10/15APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting October 15, 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, and Meehlhause NOT PRESENT: Lindstrom. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Approve the Tuesday, October 15, 2024, agenda as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: September 23, 2024. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9994, Authorizing a Recruitment Process for Ice Rink Attendants. D. Resolution 9992, Approving a Service Contract with Huebsch Services for Uniforms and Rugs. E. Resolution 9993, Electing to Retain the Statutory Tort Limit on Liability for the 2025 Insurance Policies. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Cermak. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Tubman Update – Jennifer Dickson, Director of Legal Services. Police Chief Zender introduced Jennifer Dickson from Tubman to the City Council. Mounds View City Council October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 2 Jennifer Dickson, Director of Legal Services for Tubman, provided the Council with an update from Tubman. She described the legal advocacy services that were provided to Mounds View residents from February through July. She explained Tubman worked with 48 unique Mounds View clients and followed 43 criminal cases. She then read a testimony from a resident who was served by Tubman that was thankful for the confidential services. She commented on the youth and pet shelter services that have been recently expanded. She ended her presentation by reviewing the homicide report that detailed domestic violence statistics from 2023, noting 40 people lost their lives to domestic violence last year. Council Member Gunn asked if the increase in the number of clients being served by Tubman was due to the fact word was getting out as to the help that was available. Ms. Dickson stated this could be the case, noting her location was openly published and she had great partnerships with local police departments. Council Member Gunn requested further information on how the Mounds View Police Department works with Tubman. Police Chief Zender described the process that was followed and how individuals were referred to Tubman. He noted in cases of domestic violence, the victims are put in touch with an advocate from Tubman by the police officer on scene and a card was given to the victim. Ms. Dickson commented on how important early intervention was for domestic violence victims. Acting Mayor Meehlhause thanked Ms. Dickson for her report. Ms. Dickson thanked the City of Mounds View for their continued support. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Acting Mayor Meehlhause encouraged the public to speak with kindness and respect when addressing the City Council during Public Comment. Murwo Mohamed, 2657 Mounds View Boulevard ~ Apartment 203, explained she paid $25 per month to work out at the Community Center. She encouraged the City Council to have more equipment at the Community Center for the public to use. Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, reported his road was too narrow noting a semitruck recently went down his road and jumped over the curb. He stated there were also issues with how deep or shallow the water line caps were with the roadway pavement. He asked that the City deal with the open and loose wires that were accessible from the telephone poles along Spring Lake Road. Luke Edmond, 8407 Spring Lake Road, stated his daughter appreciated meeting the female Sergeant within the Mounds View Police Department. He then questioned when the stop signs would be installed along Spring Lake Road. City Administrator Zikmund stated he would be in touch with Mr. Edmond after speaking with the Public Works Department. He noted these stops signs were on the schedule. Mounds View City Council October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 3 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9990, Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for Delinquent Public Utility Accounts. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve a special assessment levy for delinquent public utility accounts. He explained this action was taken on an annual basis. Council Member Gunn reported the total amount of utility accounts in arrears totaled $87,832.69, which was $87,000 that was not going into the City’s budget. Acting Mayor Meehlhause opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Luke Edmond, 8407 Spring Lake Road, asked what the threshold was for shutting off a property’s water. City Administrator Zikmund reported the City could not shut off water without a court order. Hearing no further public input, Acting Mayor Meehlhause closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9990, Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for Delinquent Public Utility Accounts. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 9991, Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for Unpaid Diseased Tree and Miscellaneous Charges. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt a special assessment levy for unpaid diseased tree and miscellaneous charges. He explained this action was taken on an annual basis. Acting Mayor Meehlhause opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. Hearing no public input, Acting Mayor Meehlhause closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Clark/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9991, Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for Unpaid Diseased Tree and Miscellaneous Charges. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1019, an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 City of Mounds View Fee Schedule. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council hold the first reading of an ordinance that would introduce the 2025 City of Mounds View Fee Schedule. He reviewed the minor changes that were made to the fee schedule and requested the ordinance be introduced. Mounds View City Council October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Clark asked about the field rate changed to an hourly basis. City Administrator Zikmund explained he would follow up with Superintendent Thomas on this matter. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 1019, an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 City of Mounds View Fee Schedule. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Community Engagement Commission - Council Liaison. City Administrator Zikmund explained the Council has been working to create a Community Engagement Commission. He stated this group would be holding its first meeting on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00 p.m. He reported Mayor Lindstrom would be interested in serving as the Council liaison to this group. He requested the Council make a motion for this appointment. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Cermak. To appoint Mayor Zach Lindstrom as the Council Liaison for the Community Engagement Commission. Council Member Clark stated she would be interested in being a part of this group as well. City Administrator Zikmund indicated any member of the City Council could attend these meetings. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Cermak commented on the Faith in Blue service that was held at Cross of Glory Church. She stated this was a great way for her to meet Pastor Cassie and individuals from this congregation. She indicated a bake sale was held on Sunday and over $600 was raised for the Mounds View Police Foundation. She asked that the Police Chief visit more than one church next year for the Faith in Blue event. Council Member Cermak stated last Thursday, she went to the history theater to see the play on racial covenants. She indicated this play was very well done. Council Member Cermak commented on the candidate forum that was held on Wednesday, October 9. Council Member Clark reported she attended the community bonfire on October 3 at the Community Center. She stated this was a great community event and there was a great turnout. Council Member Clark explained the Park and Recreation Department was hosting a fall festival on Thursday, October 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. noting there would be a trick or treat street inside along with a trunk or treat outside. Mounds View City Council October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Clark commented on the park cleanup that occurred on October 5 at City Hall by Project Ardan. She thanked all of the volunteers that helped with this event. Council Member Clark indicated the next Festival in the Park meeting would be held on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility. Council Member Gunn stated she attended the recent candidate forums. She commented on the candidate forums that would be held on Sunday, October 20 at Caribou Coffee and Dos Hermanos. Council Member Gunn indicated she would be attending a Tribute Park meeting on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Council Member Gunn reported she would be attending a Cable Commission meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. Acting Mayor Meehlhause stated the Lions were not able to attend the community bonfire noting they were holding their monthly meeting at that time. Acting Mayor Meehlhause explained he would be attending an NYFS Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, October 16 along with an NYFS Governance meeting next week. Council Member Cermak reported she met the City’s new stormwater intern at the Ramsey County Library. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Zikmund stated the Town Hall and State of the City Address meeting would be held on Monday, October 21. City Administrator Zikmund reported the Candidate Forum that was held last week would be posted to the City’s website for viewing. City Administrator Zikmund addressed several questions he has received regarding organized trash collection noting State Statute requires the initial contract to be for seven years. He reported prices could increase after the first year, but the increase would be capped at 3.5%. He explained all customer lists would remain private data and stated all billing would be completed by the hauler. City Administrator Zikmund reported the Bear Lot has a new owner. Police Chief Zender explained he has been attending virtual meetings in preparation for the upcoming election. Police Chief Zender commented on the Faith in Blue event that was held at Cross of Glory Church. He stated this was a great community event that allowed him to let the congregation know what was going on with the Mounds View Police Department. He stated he would be willing to hold this event at additional churches next year. Mounds View City Council October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 6 Police Chief Zender indicated the pink patch campaign and coat drive were now underway. He stated he was also working on the Veterans Day event, which would be held on Saturday, November 9. Police Chief Zender encouraged residents to be vigilant when driving in the community and to be on the lookout for pedestrians. 10. Town Hall Meeting: Monday, October 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Work Session: Monday, November 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial