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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1989/03/27CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW MARCH 27, 1989 7:00 P.M. A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call - Wuori, Quick, Blanchard, Hankner 4. Approval of Minutes: March 13, 1989 Regular Meeting (Received in 3-20-89 Packet) 5. Public Hearing: 7:15 p.m. - Ordinance No. 460 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 91 Entitled, "Animals" 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. Approve Proposal from Government Training Services for a Management Audit At A Cost Of $5,050 to be Funded from Contingency Account ITEM B. Approve Contract with the Rockin' Hollywoods for Festival In The Park Entertainment for $2,500 to be Funded from the Festival Account ITEM C. Approve Contract with Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics, Inc. for Festival In The Park Fireworks for $4,000 to be Funded from the Festival Account ITEM D. Award the 1989 Mounds View Portion of the 1989 New Brighton/Mounds View Tree and Stump Removal Contract to Taskmasters, Inc. for $45,836.70 ITEM E. Award the 1989 Parks Portable Restroom • Facilities Contract to Sanitation Stations, Inc. for $50 Per Month per Unit and $100/Month/ Handicapped Unit to be Charged to Account No. 100-4360-356 C] AGENDA PAGE TWO MARCH 27, 1989 ITEM F. Approve Request for Streetlight Between 7917 and 7921 Edgewood Drive and Request NSP to Install ITEM G. Approve Dismissal of Receptionist Carol Rasmussen Effective April 7, 1989 ITEM H. Adopt Resolution No. 2464 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM I. License for Approval Garbage Haulers - Expires 3/31/90 Larry's Quality Sanitation - Renewal BFI Waste Systems - Renewal Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. - Renewal General - Expires 6/30/89 Grant Home Remodelers - Renewal Kembling Aluminum Products - New Heating and Air Conditioning - Expires 6/30/89 Heating and Cooling Two - Renewal • Igloo Heating and Air, Inc. New Masonry - Expires 6/30/89_ Gresser, Inc. - New Roofing - Expires 6/30/89 Faircon Roofing Company - New Sign and Billboard - Expires 6/30/89 Schad-Tracy Signs, Inc. - New 8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 464 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 41 Entitled, "Specific Rezonings" 9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 465 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 41 Entitled, "Specific Rezonings" 10. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 463 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 48 Entitled, "Wetland Zoning Ordinance" 11. Consideration of Resolution No. 2463 Approving Modification No. 1 to Tax Increment Financing District #3 Located Within Municipal Development District No. 3; and Approving and Adopting the Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto • • AGENDA PAGE THREE MARCH 27, 1989 12. Consideration of Resolution No. 2465 Ratifying the Appointment of Election Judges for Special Election for Vacancy on City Council 13. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding City Planner 14. Discussion of An Evaluation of the City's Official Newspaper 15. Report of Attorney 16. Report of Staff Members 17. Report of Councilmembers: Wuori, Quick, Blanchard, Hankner 18. Report of Administrator 19. Adjournment • CONSENT AGENDA MARCH 23, 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. Approve Proposal from Government Training Services for a Management Audit At A Cost Of $5,050 to be Funded from Contingency Account ITEM B. Approve Contract with the Rockin' Hollywoods for Festival In The Park Entertainment for $2,500 to be Funded from the Festival Account ITEM C. Approve Contract with Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics, Inc. for Festival In The Park Fireworks for $4,000 to be Funded from the Festival Account ITEM. D. Award the 1989 Mounds View Portion of the 1989 New Brighton/Mounds View Tree and Stump Removal Contract to Taskmasters, Inc. for $45,836.70 ITEM E. Award the 1989 Parks Portable Restroom Facilities Contract to Sanitation Stations, Inc. for $50 Per Month per Unit and $100/Month/ Handicapped Unit to be Charged to Account No. 100-4360-356 ITEM F. Approve Request for Streetlight Between 7917 and 7921 Edgewood Drive and Request NSP to Install ITEM G. Approve Dismissal of Receptionist Carol Rasmussen Effective April 7, 1989 ITEM H. Adopt Resolution No. 2464 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds r ' CONSENT AGENDA PAGE TWO MARCH 27, 1989 ITEM I. License for Approval Garbage Haulers - Expires 3/3I/90 Larry's Quality Sanitation - Renewal BFI Waste Systems - Renewal Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. - Renewal General - Expires 6/30/89 Grant Home Remodelers - Renewal Kembling Aluminum Products - New Heating and Air Conditioning - Expires 6/30/89 Heating and Cooling Two - Renewal Igloo Heating and Air, Inc. New Masonry - Expires 6/30/89 Gresser, Inc. - New Roofing - Expires 6/30/89 Faircon Roofing Company -New Sign and Billboard -Expires 6/30/89 Schad-Tracy Signs, Inc. - New • DATE APPROVED: 4/10/89 • PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting March 27, 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, March 27, 1989. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. "MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Wuori, Quick, Blanchard and Mayor Hankner. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karney, Clerk/Admini- strator Pauley and Public Works Director Minetor. Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to approve the March 13, 1989 minutes as presented. 4 ayes 0 nays Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, advised the Council the City is beginning to again experience the summer time noise at-the airport, and he reviewed the history of the situation. He also read a portion of the Mayor's Message of September/October 1983. He stated the Anoka County Airport is now listed as a reliever airport, which he has worked very hard against. He stated he voted against the capital improvement plan for the airport, and while he does not feel there is anything the Council can do, he would suggest they take a strong stand at this time. Mr. McCarty .also noted David Kelso is leaving the MPCA for another division, which will be a loss. He added that he was speaking as a resident. Mr. McCarty requested copies of the J.etters received in response to the last Mayor"s Message, asking for letters from the residents concerning their support for the library. Mayor Hankner clarified that she had not asked for letters in support of the library but rather feedback of any type. She stated it was the Council's original idea to present it to the Ramsey County Board formally, 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes: March 13, 1989 Motion Carried 5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor Mounds View City Council March 27~ 1989 Regular Meeting Page Two -------------------------------------------------------------------------- . and she has not had an opportunity to discuss it further with the Council. Mr. McCarty stated the letters would be for his personal information only, and he would like all the information he can get. Mayor Hankner stated she wo~hld be happy to provide copies once everything. is together. Mr. McCarty also explained that concerns had been expressed with the budgeting process with the County Board, and he advised that close to 91-920 of the County's budget is mandated in one way or another. Alice Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated a plane had come in at tree top level on March 26, and she called to complain, at 726-9411. Mayor Hankner commented that the number should be published again in the newsletter. Mr. McCarty asked the Council to look at the next capital improvement plan from the County and let him know their thoughts. • Councilmember Quick clarified that Mr. McCarty would like to hear from residents, especially written com- ments. Mayor Hankner closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:17 PM. Clerk/Administrator Pauley reviewed the changes made in the proposed ordinance. Mayor Hankner explained this was not listed as a regular item on the agenda, and they want to make sure everyone is aware of the ordinance and give them ample time to review it and get back to the Council with any thoughts. She stated several weeks ago some residents had appeared before the Council, complaining about dogs in their neighborhood. Mayor Hankner closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:24 PM. Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to direct Staff to place proposed Ordinance No. 460 on the next two regular agendas. 6. Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 460 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 91 En- titled "Animals" 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council March 27, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Three -------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the consent agenda as presented and waive the reading of the resolutions. 4 ayes 0 nays Clerk/Administrator Pauley read the items on the consent agenda. Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained that proposed Ordinance No. 464 will fulfill the agreement with SYSCO concerning their property, by rezoning from I-l and B-3 to PUD zoning. Motion/Second: Wuori/Blanchard to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 464, amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by amending Chapter 41 entitled "Specific Rezonings", and waive the reading. Councilmember Wuori - aye Councilmember Quick - aye Councilmember Blanchard - aye Mayor Hankner - aye • Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 465, amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by amending Chapter 41 entitled "Specific Rezonings" and waive the reading. Councilmember Wuori - aye Councilmember Quick - aye Councilmember Blanchard - aye Mayor Hankner - aye Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained Ordinance No. 465 rezones 43 acres of wetland from I-1 to PF, for the SYSCO plat. Motion/Second: Quick/Hankner to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 463, amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by amending Chapter 48 entitled "Wetland Zoning Ordinance", and waive the reading. Councilmember Wuori - aye Councilmember Quick - aye Councilmember Blanchard - aye Mayor Hankner - aye 7. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried 8. Second. Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 464 Motion Carried 9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 465 Motion Carried 10. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 463 Motion Carried Mounds View City Council March 27, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Four -------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained the ordinance redelineates the wetland boundry for Wetland No. 1-23. Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained proposed 11. Consideration Resolution No. 2463 would amend the tax increment of Resolution financing plan for the SYSCO development to allow No. 2463 any surplus funds to be used for possible construe- tion of a well, water tower and water treatment plant. Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick. to approve Resolution No. 2463, approving Modification No. 1 to Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 located within the Municipal Development District No. 3; and approving and adopting the tax increment financing plan relating thereto, and waive the reading. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion/Second: Blanchard/Wuori to approve Resole- tion No. 2465, ratifying the appointment of election judges for the special election for the vacancy on . the City Council, and waive the reading. 4 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Quick noted the election would be held at the Bel Rae Ballroom. Clerk/Administrator Pauley stated the original can- didate chosen by the interview panel had taken another offer, and as a result, the alternate candidate was contacted. He explained there were no other acceptable candidates, and if the Council chose not to approve the hiring of Ms. Hren, they would have to readvertise the position. Councilmember Wuori stated she felt the candidate was qualified for the position. Motion/Second: Wuori/Blanchard to approve the hiring of Michelle Hren as City Planner, at a starting salary of $28,000 per year with. $1,000 per year increases at 3 and 6 months, a cost of living increase at the end of 1989 and a $1,000 per year wage increase after 12 months of employment, assuming acceptable performance. Motion Carried 12. Consideration of Resolution No. 2465 Motion Carried i3. Consideration of Staff Memo Concerning City Planner 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council March 27, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Five -------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Mayor Hankner reported she had received a call from the editor of the New Brighton Bulletin concerning the change in the City's official newspaper. She stated the Council should set up criteria for evaluating the newspaper used, and also to be able to tell the newspapers what the City wants. Concerns expressed by the Council included timeliness of the news that is printed, availability to the citizens, i.e., circulation, accuracy of the articles, and equal front page space. Mayor Hankner suggested putting something in the newsletter asking people if they get the newspaper. Councilrnember Quick suggested Staff could monitor the articles for accuracy. Glenda Mitzell, 2458 County Road I, suggested putting a ballot in the City newsletter, letting people vote on what they would prefer. She also questioned if there was a charge for having public notices published. Clerk/Administrator Paisley replied the City spends a few thousand dollars a year in fees for public notices. • Motion/Second: Hankner/Quick to direct Staff to develop an evaluation measure of the designated newspaper, to include timeliness, availability to the citizens, amd'.survey 25 households per quarter, and notices in newsletters, accuracy of the articles, and equal front page space. 4 ayes 0 nays Attorney Karney had no report. Public Works~D,rector Minetor explained that due to miscommunication with SEH on the zoning map, they did not realize the extent of the work the City would like done in updating its map, and the estimate now is 10 working days and $5,000, which. is considerably more than was originally planned. SEH has proposed two options, one being an overlay to go over the existing map, or a manual update. The cost difference is $900 and 2 days, versus $5,000 and 10 days. He advised if the City could wait until the storm water management .plan base map is done, the address update 14. Discussion of an Evaluation of the City's Official Newspaper Motion Carried 15. Report of Attorney 16. Report of Staff Members • could be done at the same time. Mounds View City Council March 27, 1989 Regular ------- Meeting --------------------------------- Page --------------------- Six ------------- Public Works Director Minetor stated they will be receiving the Ardan Avenue drainage plan from SEH on April 3 and will be reporting on the 509 plan also, at the agenda session. It was decided to have Public Works Director Minetor provide copies of the current map and highlight the areas in question, for the City Council and Planning Commission to use in their joint meetings until the updated base map is available. 12 copies will be needed on April 1. Public Works Director Minetor reported a number of calls had been received concerning flooding in yards, and that information will be needed in doing the 509 plan. He stated that any resident with a problem should let the City know. He added the City will pump a yard if it is a threat to the home. He stated they would also like photos taken and sent to the City. Mayor Hankner requested Public Works Director Minetor to check with the houses on Pleasant View Drive north of Highway 10, concerning flooding problems, as they had stated last year that the City would look into it. Public Works Director Minetor reported the public • works software should be delivered by the end of this week. and should be fully-functional within the next two weeks. Councilmember Wuori had no report. Councilmember Quick had no report. Counclmez~ber Blanchard h.ad no report. Mayor Hankner reported a request should be expected at a later date from the Youth Service Bureau, in conjunction with the funds, the City has available and is using for the speaker on recycling at Sunnysde. Councilmember Wuori reported that Pinewood is attempt- ing to coordinate this with Sunnyside and do their program on recycling and have the speaker at the same time. • Mayor Hanknex reported that one member who was recently appointed to the Charter Commission has decided not to serve. 17. Reports of Councilmembers: Councilmember Wuori Councilmember Quick Councilmember Blanchard Mayor Hankner iKounds View City Council March 27. 1989 Regular Meeting Page Seven Attorney Karney advised that a copy of the letter Mayor Hankner reported an invitation was received for the Tree City award to be given on April 12. The Forester will be attending, and anyone else who is interested in going should let her know. Mayor Hankner stated that as a follow-up to the goal setting session between the Council and department heads, they would be having a potluck dinner at her house on April 6, which would require setting a special meeting. Motion/Second: Hankner/Quick to set a Council meet- ing for April 6 at 6:30 PM at 8046 Woodlawn Drive. 4 ayes 0 nays • Clerk/Administrator Pauley asked authorization to advertise for a receptionist for City Hall. Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to authorize Staff to advertise for the receptionist position. 4 ayes 0 nays Mayor Hankner adjourned the meeting. at 8:06 PM. ted, should be sent to the Court, and they should also be asked to appoint someone to that position, using the normal procedures. He stated that anyone who is interested should send a letter to Judge Plunkett or Ms. Allegro, specifying that it is the Mounds View Charter Commission they are interested in. Motion Carried 18. Report of Clerk/ Administrator Motion Carried 19. Adjournment c: