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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1989/01/09CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ~,-, ,. , JANUARY 9, 1989 7:00 P.M. A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call - Quick, B1 4. State of City Message 5. Approval of Minutes: anchard, Wuori, Hankner by Mayor Hankner December 27, 1988 Regular Meeting (Received in 1-3-89 Packet) January 3, 1989 Annual Meeting 6. Residents Requests and Comments From The Floor -------------------------------------------------------- CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME ----------AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES ----------------- -------------------------- 7. Approval of Consent Agenda ITEM A. Schedule Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 453 Entitled, "Zoning" for 7:05 p.m., January 23, 1989 ITEM B. Set Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 454 Entitled, "Zoning" for 7:10 p.m., January 23, 1989 ITEM C. Set Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 452 Entitled, "Zoning" for 7:15 p.m., January 23, 1989 ITEM D. Authorize Purchase of Spare Tire and Wheel Rim for CAT Loader in the Amount of $2,356.61 to be Charged to Account No. 700-4121-703 ITEM E. Approve Payment of Pay Estimate No. 1 in the Amount of $32,227.80 to Design Electric, Inc. for Mounds View Business Park Traffic Signals to be Charged to Tax Increment Fund ~'~ ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 2436 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds AGENDA JANUARY 9, 1989 PAGE TWO ITEM G. Licenses for Approval Amusement Devices - Expires 12/31/89 D & G Amusements - Renewal General - Expires 6/30/89 New Concept Design - New Heating and Air Conditioning - Expires 6/30/89 Air Conditioning Associates - Renewal 8. Discussion of Appointments to City Commissions and Committees 9. Discussion of Appointment of Representative to Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority 10. Approval of Recycling Contract with Ramsey County for 1989 Action - Authorize Mayor to Enter Into Contract 11. Consideration of Resolution No. 2435 Establishing Salaries and Benefits Effective January 1, 1989 ~-~12. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Purchase of Budgeted Brake Lathe 13. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Hiring of An Engineering Intern 14. Discussion of Uses for Tax Forfeited Land 15. Consideration of Request of City Attorney Karney to Schedule an Executive Session on Pending Litigation and Condemnation Matters for 7:00 p.m., January 17, 1989 16. Report of Attorney 17. Report of Staff Members 18. Report of Councilmembers: Quick, Blanchard, Wuori, Hankner 19. Report of Administrator 20. Adjournment ~•. CONSENT AGENDA ~- JANUARY 9, 1989 The Consent Agenda is a technique designed to expedite handling of routine and miscellaneous official business of the City Council. The entire agenda may be adopted by the Council in one motion. The motion for adoption is non- debatable and must receive unanimous approval. By request of any individual Councilmember, an item can be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed upon the Regular Agenda for debate. ITEM A. Schedule Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 453 Entitled, "Zoning" for 7:05 p.m., January 23, 1989 ITEM B. Set Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 454 Entitled, "Zoning" for 7:10 p.m., January 23, 1989 ITEM C. Set Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 452 Entitled, "Zoning" for 7:15 p.m., January 23, 1989 ITEM D. Authorize Purchase of Spare Tire and Wheel Rim for CAT Loader in the Amount of $2,356.61 to be Charged to Account No. 700-4121-703 ITEM E. Approve Payment of Pay Estimate No. 1 in the Amount of $32,227.80 to Design Electric, Inc. for Mounds View Business Park Traffic Signals to be Charged to Tax Increment Fund ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 2436 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM G. Licenses for Approval Amusement Devices - Expires 12/31/89 D & G Amusements - Renewal General - Expires 6/30/89 Concept Design - New Heating and Air Conditioning - Expires 6/30/89 Air Conditioning Associates - Renewal w Date Approved: January 23, 1989 r • PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting January 9, 1989 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Hankner at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 9, 1989. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick, Blanchard, Wuori and Mayor Hankner. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, City Attorney Karney, Clerk/Administrator Pauley and Public Works Director Minetor. Mayor Hankner noted the Council would be operating with four members until a special election is held in April. Attorney Meyers updated the Council on recent rulings. in the Williams Pipeline case. In her order of January 6, Judge Murphy did dismiss certain aspects of both the City and County claims, based on a motion made by Williams. The City will now proceed in court on two issues before the same judge, one being the legal expenses related to the lawsuit, which should be heard within 60 days. The balance of the case will be the issue of negligence, with the City alleging Williams was negligent before and on July 8, 1986. As a re- sult, the City is pleading it has been damaged to the extent of property damage sustained, and punitive damages. Judge Murphy has determined the City is authorized to proceed, and the case the City will be presenting will be proving negligence and specifically willful negligence. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Mayor Hankner explained it is required for the mayor to 4. State of the give an annual message to the City. She explained the City Message form of government Mounds View has, a City Council and Clerk/Administrator form, and explained how this form works. Mayor Hankner reviewed several topics and future plans in those areas. She stated the financial picture has been fairly stable over the last six years, and economic Mounds View City Council January 9, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Two -------------------------------------------------------------------------- development has increased the tax base by over $40 mil- lion in the past few years, with the potential for other development still there. She stated the Council and Planning Commission are working together on an up- date to the Comprehensive Plan, and the Council is also working on the rehabilitation of abandoned property in the City. Mayor Hankner stated further maintenance was being done on the parks, with a cost/benefit analysis needing to be done on the recreation programs. The police are in the process of adding a new officer, hopefully within the new month. Public Works has been provided with proper equipment and they are expected in return to do a better job. They have assumed snow plowing responsi- bilities from the County. The Environmental Quality Task Force is coming up with a preservation and utilization plan, and they hope to get something going in 1989. A better job needs to be done on educating people on the recycling program. Mayor Hankner stated she plans on having early discussions • on proposals before the City, to allow the residents an opportunity to come in and state their feelings and feel like they have input on the process of development. She added it seems to have worked well so far on recent developments. Mayor Hankner outlined plans for a community involve- ment program, with one possibility working with area students on the recycling program. Another considera- tion will be work on the triangular piece of property by Pinewood School. If funding for this is not provided in conjunction with Celebrate 1990, Mayor Hankner would like the City to provide the funding. Another plan is for an association of business people, who would put together a pool of funds for distribution to the various fund-raising projects that come up from groups throughout the year. Mayor Hankner stated she would be talking to the Council about an update to the management audit that was done two years ago. This update would look for weaknesses and build on strengths of Staff. Mayor Hankner stated she would like to see more Council involvement with the various commissions in the City, along with more recognition for those people. She would also like to have some goal setting sessions in the near future, to start with one between the Council and department heads, then for long term goal setting, Mounds View City Council January 9, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Three -------------------------------------------------------------------------- a public hearing for the residents, then have the . commissions come in, and then finally with City Staff. Mayor Hankner stated the government in this country is run by those who show up, and those who actively participate have the opportunity for greater influence. Attorney Meyers left the meeting at 7:22 PM. Motion/Second: Blanchard/Quick to approve the Decem- 5. Approval of ber 27, 1988 minutes as presented. Minutes: December 27, 4 ayes 0 nays 1988 Motion Carried Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to approve the January 3, January 3, 1989 minutes as presented. 1989 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Park and Rec Director Saarion introduced Norm Kelsen- 6. Residents . berg, of the Spring Lake Park Lions Club, and Wayne Requests and Burmeister, Chairman of the Park and Rec Commission, Comments from who have been working on the redevelopment of Lakeside the Floor Park. Mr. Kelsenberg updated the Council on the progress the Lions Club has made since they first proposed last July to sponsor the construction of a new beach house. Pre- liminary plans have been approved by the Spring Lake Park Council and blueprints are being made by their City Engineer's office. Spring Lake Park will be the contractor of records, and they expect to have plans ready to advertise for bids after March 21, and then let the contract 21 days later, and hope to have the facility in place by the time the beach opens this spring. Mr. Kelsenberg showed the plans to the Council and asked if there was any opposition. Park Director Saarion reported the plans would be going to the Park and Rec Commission for their meeting later this month. She added they are working on a tight timeframe. There was no opposition from the Council to the plans presented, and they thanked the Lions Club for their contribution. • Clerk/Administrator Pauley reviewed the items on the 7. Approval of proposed consent agenda, and he explained the topics Consent of the proposed ordinances for the public hearings to Agenda be scheduled. Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting • Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to approve the consent agenda, as presented, and waive the reading of the resolutions. 4 ayes 0 nays • term to expire in 1991, and Jerry Blanchard to the Police Civil Service Commission, with his term to .expire in 1991; Wayne Burmeister to be reappointed Chair of the Park and Rec Commission, and Peg Mountin to be reappointed Chair of the Planning Commission. Motion Carried Mayor Hankner stated she had talked to various commis- 8. Discussion of Sion members the past few weeks concerning their Appointments desire to be reappointed, and she proposed the follow- to City ing appointments: Eric Saunders and Judith Dian to the Commissions and Planning Commission, with both terms to expire in 1991; Committees Pamela Star to the Park and Rec Commission, with her Motion/Second: HanknerjQuick to reappoint Eric Saunders and Judith Dian to the Planning Commission, Pamela Star to the Park and Rec Commission, and Jerry Blanchard to the Police Civil Service Commission, with all terms to expire in 1991, and reappoint Wayne Burmeister Chair of the Park and Rec Commission and Peg Mountin Chair of the Planning Commission. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Hankner explained the Ramsey County Regional 9. Discussion of Rail Authority is an intergovernmental committee with- Appointment of in Ramsey County to look at regional railroad authority Rep to Ramsey issues. Since the meetings are at 4 PM in St. Paul, County Regional Mayor Hankner agreed to be the rep, with Councilmember Rail Authority Blanchard expressing willingness to serve as a back-up. Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained the City has a 10. Approval of contract with Ramsey County for recycling, and this Recycling Con- renewal will go through 1989. Pick-up will go to twice tract with. a month, beginning in April, and will be publicized as Ramsey County much as possible. for 1989 Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with the County of Ramsey, for recycling, in the amount of $57,196. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried January 9, 1989 Page Four • Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained the proposed reso- 11. Consideration lution gives an increase in salary and benefits for of Resolution non-union employees only. The City is currently in No. 2435 Mounds View City Council January 9, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Five -=------------------------------------------------------------------------ . negotiations with the police union, and the public works contract was approved last year, for a two year period. The majority of increases are 4~, with an increase in insurance benefits of $15 per month. Motion/Second: Wuori/Hankner to approve Resolution No. 2435, establishing salaries and benefits effective January 1, 1989, and waive the reading. 4 ayes 0 nays Public Works Foreman Ulrich requested Council authori- zation for the purchase of a budgeted brake lathe, and he reviewed the anticipated savings in having this piece of equipment. Due to an upgrade in the model, the cost is $377 over the budgeted amount, but adequate funds are available for that amount in account #730- 4121-703. Motion/Second: Hankner/Wuori to authorize the purchase of a brake lathe in the amount of $3,377 from Rel's Manufacturing, Inc., with funding of $3,000 to come from account #100-4260-703, and $377 to come from • account #730-4121-703. 4 ayes 0 nays Public Works Director Minetor requested Council approve the hiring of an engineering intern, as budgeted, and recommended Troy Gamble, who was the Engineering Aide last summer, to fill the position. He stated Mr. Gamble is interested in the position and would be available to work part time through the school year and full time during the summer. $12,000 is available in the budget, which is more than sufficient to cover this cost. Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to authorize the hiring of Troy Gamble for the position of engineering intern at the wage rate of $7.50 per hour, not to exceed the budgeted amount for 1989. Motion Carried 12. Consideration of Staff Memo Re- garding Purchase of Budgeted Brake Lathe Motion Carried 13. Consideration of Staf f Memo Regarding Hiring of An Engineering Intern 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Councilmem ber Quick stated there is tax forfeited land 14. Discussion on within the City and recommended the Council look at the Uses for Tax properties to see if they have any value or use for Forfeited Land • the City, and if so, the City should pick them up now. Clerk/Administrator Pauley recommended the Council direct Staff to undertake an analysis and determine what feasible, reasonable uses could be made by the Mounds View City Council January 9, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Six -------------------------------------------------------------------------- City of this land, and report back to the Council. He recommended that City Planner Herman, Public Works Director Minetor and Park and Rec Director Saarion do the actual analysis. Councilmember Quick suggested that three lots which are land locked could be used as a tree farm for the City. Attorney Karney explained the value listed is usually the amount of expenses owned on that piece of property including taxes and interest. He stated he did not know how willing the County would be to negotiate on price. Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to direct Staff to study the issue and report back to the Council on their findings at the earliest possible date. 4 ayes 0 nays Attorney Karney asked the Council to set an executive session to discuss pending litigation matters. Motion/Second: Blanchard/Quick to set an executive • session for 7 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 1989, to proceed the agenda session. 4 ayes 0 nays Attorney Karney had no report. Mayor Hankner explained she had added an item to the agenda, for the report of Staff members to open up discussion in a round-table format. Park Director Saarion reported the Park and Rec Commission would be meeting on January 26 in the Council chambers. and everyone was invited. Public Works Director Minetor reported the Environ- mental Quality Task Force would be meeting on January 10 at 7 PM at City Hall. He also reported the Minnesota version of underground storage tank guidelines is pro- ceeding through the PCA, and he would be attending a meeting on it this week. Public Works Foreman Ulrich reported Staff had done a • good job with the snow plowing. Dawn Schnickles, a candidate for the House of Represen- tatives seat recently vacated, stated she had attended a fund raiser earlier in the evening and she would appreciate any support. She added they need a good voter turnout. Motion Carried 15. Consideration of Scheduling Executive Session Motion Carried 16. Report of Attorney 17. Report of Staff Members Mounds View City Council January 9, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Seven Councilmember Quick had no report. 18. Reports of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick Councilmember Blanchard had no report. Councilmember Wuori thanked the Public Works depart- ment for the good jab they did with the snow plowing. Mayor Hankner announced the City dinner would be held March 18, with further details to be forthcoming. Mayor Hankner reported she had talked with Peg Mountin, Chair of the Planning Commission, and would like to have some joint Planning Commission/City Council meetings on Saturdays, to work on the Comprehensive Plan update. Meeting dates will be set later. Mayor Hankner asked the status of the tax increment financing for SYSCO. Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained they are working on a final draft of the agreement and they hope to have something ready in early February. The bond sale will take place in March and he will keep the Council apprised of events. Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported the special elec- 19. tion for legislative district 52A will consist of a primary, if necessary, on Saturday, January 21 at City Hall from 7 AM to 8 PM, and then a general election on Saturday, February 4, again at City Hall from 7 AM to 8 PM. He added the City will be handling absentee ballots, and he will ask the Council to call to order at their next agenda session to appoint election judges. He also stated they will be publicizing the election as much as possible. Clerk/Administrator Pauley reminded everyone of the special City election, to fill the vacant Council seat. which will be Tuesday, April 11 at the Bel Rae Ballroom The term is for 1989 and 1990, and a write-up will be in the next City newsletter. Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported only four Public Works employees had been available for plowing on Saturday but they did a good job and were actually ahead of what the County did. • Mayor Hankner reminded everyone that City Hall would be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King day. The Council agenda session will be held the evening of January 17, following the executive Councilmember Blanchard Councilmember Wuori Mayor Hankner Report of Clerk/ Administrator session. Mounds View City Council January 9, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Eight -=------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mayor Hankner adjourned the meeting at 8:31 PM. 20. Adjournment e'~.pectfully submitted, Don ld F. Pau~y Cler dminis rat r •