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DATE APPROVED 5/22/89
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CTTY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
April 24, 1989
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10. Mouncas View. MN 55112
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The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to
Mayor Hankner at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 24, 1989. Order
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 2. Pledge of
Allegiance
MEMBERS-PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick. Blanchard, 3. Roll Call
Wuori• Councilmember-Elect Paone and Mayor Hankner.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karney and Clerk/
Administrator Pauley.
Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to approve the April 4. Approval of
10, 1989 regular meeting minutes, and April 11, 1989 Minutes:
• canvassing board meeting minutes as presented. ,'~pril 10. 1989
and April 11,
4 ayes 0 nays 1989
Motion Ca rried
Clerk/Administrator Pauley administered the oath of 5. Oath of
office to Councilmember-Elect John Paone, Sr., and Office
the Council welcomed him.
Lois Hoel, 2950 Valley View Lane, New Brighton, stated 6. Residents
that while she did not live in Mounds View, she does Requests and
participate in the water exercise program offered at Comments from
the Community Center. She stated the program is not the Floor
planned for the summer and she h`~s spoken to Park
Director Saarion to no avail. She added she has a
list of 35-40 names of people who currently participate
in the program and want to continue doing so during the
summer. She also stated they are willing to change the
time of their class, if necessary. The program is
currently offered daily from 9:00-9:45 AM, during the
fall, winter and spring, but Mrs. Hoel was told by
Park Director Saarion that the pool at the Community
Center is needed for the childrens swimming programs
during the summer.
Moifnds View City Council April 24, 1989
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• Mayor Hankner questioned whether an early morning or
late evening class time would be workable.
Mrs. Hoel replied it would.
Park Director Saarion explained it could be offered
in the early morning, but they would need to make
sure the costs were covered, by having enough people
registered. The fee is $17 per pass, which is good
for 10 times. The fee for children is also $17.
She further explained that many participants in the
water exercise class require therapy, which this
class does not provide, and she advises those people
that they may need to attend a specialized class for
that purpose.
Mayor Hankner requested that Items B and D be removed 7. Approval of
from the consent agenda. Consent
Agenda
Motion/Second: Blanchard/Quick to approve the con-
sent agenda, minus Items B and D, and waive the
reading of the resolutions.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
• Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained Item B and
proposed Resolution No. 2466, which authorizes the
purchase of tax forfeited land.
Motion/Second; Quick/Wuori to approve Resolution
No. 2466, authorizing the purchase of tax forfeited
land, and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Mayor Hankner explained she had removed Item D from
the consent agenda in order to raise the awareness
level of the residents for Arbor Day, which is May 9,
and Arbor Month, which is the month of May. She also
reported this was the seventh annual award Mounds
View has received for Tree City USA.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley read proposed Resolution
No. 2468.
Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to approve Resolution
No. 2468, proclaliming May 9, 1989 as "Arbor Day" and
the month of May as "Arbor Month".
• 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Mayor Hankner noted the triangular piece of property
by Pinewood School would be planted with the help of•
the students sometime during the month of May.
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. Finance Director Brager reported that $280,000 has 8. Consideration
been spent by the City in the litigation with Williams of Resolution
Pipe Line Company, with another $30.000-50,000 in No. 2471
legal fees and expert witness fees remaining to be
paid, so total expenses will be $310,000-330,000.
He reported the City financed the cost of litigation
from several sources and he reviewed the funding
process that was followed. He added there would
be a $59x000 balance remaining from the settlement
received.
Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to approve Reso-
lution No. 2471, authorizing the repayment of
funds used to finance the Williams Pipe Line
litigation, and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported the Environ- 9. Consideration
mental Quality Task Force has declared a vacancy, of Vacancy on
and they have a verbal resignation and expect the Environmental
written confirmation soon.
Quality Task
Force
Motion/Second: Hankner/Quick to accept the resig-
nation of Dave Rademacher from the Environmental
• Qualit
Task Force
y
.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported an application 10. Consideration
had been received for the Environmental Quality of Application
Task Force from Linda Kittleson Hansohn. to Environmental
Quality Task
Motion/Second: Hankner/Paone to appoint Linda Force
Kittleson Hansohn to the Environmental Quality
Task Force with a term ending December 31, 1989.
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the second 11. Second Reading
reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 460, amending and Adoption
the Municipal Code of Mounds View by repealing of Ordinance
Chapter 91, entitled "Animals" and adopting a new No. 460
Chapter 91 entitled "Animals", and waive the
reading.
Councilmember Quick - aye
Councilmember Blanchard - aye
Councilmember Wuori - aye
Councilmember Paone - aye
Mayor Hankner - aye Motion Carried
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Mayor Hankner explained they had received the amend-
ment made since the first reading, and have held a
public hearing, as well as discussing two weeks ago.
Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to have the second
reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 466, an
interim ordinance amending the Mounds View City
Code establishing development restrictions along
State Highway ZO from County Road I to the western
border of the City, and waive the reading.
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor Hankner
Quick - aye
Blanchard - aye
Wuori - aye
Paone - aye
- aye
Bob Winiecki, no address given, stated he was present
to speak for his brother George Winiecki. who was
not able to attend the hearing, and asked that the
Council delay any action on the matter until after
Mr. Winiecki is back in the country on April 26.
Mayor Hankner noted the Council had received a
letter from George Winiecki dated April 18, which
will be included in the minutes.
Councilmember Quick stated he had not been contacted
by anyone other than George Winiecki. He added the
Planning Commission is quite concerned about the
number of building applications .coming in, and
since they are in the middle of the update of the
Code, they feel this is necessary.
Mayor Hankner explained they are in the midst of
an update of the Comp Plan throughout the City,
and are concentrating on Highway 10. She reviewed
the schedule and process that is being followed.
stating they hope to finish by the end of 1989.
She also noted there is an opportunity for a
variance to be granted in this ordinance, and the
Council .has the authority to do that so that
development may occur. It was also noted that
regular maintenance may also occur under this
ordinance.
Councilmember Quick stated the Planning
Commission and Council have been working very
hard to get through this update as quickly as
possible, to get the ordinance back un line.
12. Second Reading
and Adoption
of Ordinance
No. 466
Motion Carried
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Finance Director Brager reported the City`s insurance 13. Presentation
coverage expires April 30, and he introduced Charles of Bids for
Clysdale, of the MacGuire Agency. Insurance
Mr. Clysdale reported there were not many changes
this year over last year, and he reviewed the
premium summary and deductible options. He
explained the substantial savings in the options,
and he compared the proposed coverage for. the
new year against last year by category.
Attorney Karney explained inverse condemnation
coverage, and recommended the City choose that
coverage.
Mr. Clysdale reviewed the workers comp coverage
and recommended the coverage be placed with the
League program.
Mayor Hankner stated she could remember six
years ago the City paid only $30,000 per year
for coverage, and they now are paying $136,000
per year.
Motion/Second: Hankner/Quick to approve the
renewal of the policy with League of Minnesota
Cities for. workers comp, at a total cost of
$116,718, and enter into an agreement with the
MacGuire Agency for coverage.
5 ayes 0 nays 5 ayes
Mayor Hankner acknowledged a guest in the audience, 14. Presentation
Bob Helseth, who is the recipient of the ~ of Mounds View
Community Service Award. Business Park
South Develop-
Clerk/Administrator Pauley updated the Council on ment Proposal
progress of Mounds View Business Park, reporting and Wetland
that Bakers Square will be moving their entire Alteration
production operation there on September 1, and will Permits by
be putting in in excess of $1 million in improve- Everest
ments. He added they will be hiring a large Development,
number of workers. Ltd.
Tim Nelson, of Everest Development, explained he
was present to introduce the Mounds View Business
Park South development proposal and review the
request for wetland alteration permits, as proposed
by Everest Development. He explained the project
is designed as a PUD, and they are requesting a
general concept plan and initial development
approval.
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• Mr. Nelson explained the project involves 18.8
acres, and he reviewed the proposed public improve-
ments, impact on surrounding neighborhoods, land-
scaping plan, parking, building architecture, traffic
analysis, elevations and line of sight drawings and
lighting plans.
He stated they do not have any imminent plans for
rezoning the remainder of the O'Connell property,
and they are content to go with a PUD ar leave it
as an R-1.
Mr. Nelson reported they have submitted the wetland
alteration permit request to the City and Barr
Engineering, and he reviewed the areas affected and
their proposed. action. He stated they would also
meet all Rice Creek Watershed District requirements,
and he reviewed the permits which are necessary
and the timing on the project,
Mr. Nelson also reviewed the plans for the trail
system.
Savri Ayaz, 7751 Bona Road, stated he is interested
in the wetland, and overall the plan looks nice,
but he is still concerned with encroachment on the
wetland.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported the Planning
Commission will be considering it at their May 3
meeting, and they hope to have the Barr Engineering
report by then.
Bill Franke, of Everest Development, stated they are
concerned about the wetland also. He stated the
Corps of Engineers has a rating system on wetlands
and the proposed wetland will rate far above the
existing wetland. He added he feels the improvements
made to the wetland would be significant.
Mr. Ayaz stated he was still concerned about
making any change and setting a precedent.
Mr. Frank replied they will be happy to include
citizen groups in their meetings.
Mayor Hankner stated the Council is cautious
about setting precedence and doing anything with
the wetland. She added they want to preserve the
integrity of the ordinance, as well as of the
wetland.
Mr. Frank stated they are very aware of the concerns
the community has. He added what has been pre-
sented tonight represents over six months of work,
and they are confident they are meeting .the needs,
and are proud of their proposal.
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Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to refer the
application and wetland alteration permit request
to the Environmental Quality Task Force, and set
an informational meeting for May 8, 1989 at
7:15 PM.
5 ayes 0 nays
Attorney Karney had no report.
Park Director Saarion reported there had been a
change in ownership of the company that prints
the City's newsletter, and it is now Lake
Printing, and they have requested the City give
them payment upon receipt of the brochures, and
she requested Council authorization of a
direct expenditure of $1,700.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley explained the company
was close to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
and they are trying to improve their cash flow
situation.
Motion/Second: Hankner/Paone to pay Lake Printing
in the amount of $I, 700.00 for printing of the
City newsletter.
5 ayes 0 nays
Councilmember Quick had no report.
Councilmember Blanchard had no report.
Councilmember Wuori had no report.
Councilmember Paone had no report.
Mayor Hankner recommended adopting a schedule of
dates for joint Planning Commission and City
Council meetings, as well as scheduling the
meeting with Irondale.
Motion Carried
15. Report of
Attorney
16. Report of
Staff Members
Motion Carried
17. Reports of
Councilmembers:
Councilmember
Quick
Councilmember
Blanchard
Councilmember
Wuori
Councilmember
Paone
Mayor
Hankner
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Motion/Second: Hankner/Wuori to set meeting dates
for joint meetings of the City Council and Planning
Commission for the second and four Wednesday of each
month through May, and every Saturday at 8:30 AM.
to be held at City Ha11.
5 ayes 0 nays
The Council discussed back to back meetings on
Saturday mornings and Sunday evenings and it was
agreed that it was better to go with only one
meeting per weekend.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley stated Staff would
attend the Wednesday evening meetings.
Councilmember Wuori explained the purpose of the
meetings is to expedite the work on the Code
update.
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to set a meeting for
Tuesday, May I6 at 3 PM at Mounds View City Hall
for a joint meeting of the Mounds View City
Council and Irondale High School personnel.
• 5 ayes 0 nays
Mayor Hankner explained there are a number of
issued to be worked out with the school district.
Mayor Hankner reported she had received a call
from a resident on Silver View Pond. concerning
placement of the path and plantings, who had been
mislead by an article in the New Brighton Bulletin.
She stated much time had been spent in working
with the residents, and the plantings will be
done within a planting cycle.
Motion/Second: Hankner/Quick to reaffirm the
City's commitment for the plantings around Silver
View Pond on the south side, and specify the time
for completion of the plantings, to be within one
year.
5 ayes 0 nays
Mayor Hankner reported on her speaking engagement
with the 2nd-4th grades at Sunnyside Elementary.
She stated they are very interested in recycling.
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
Mayor Hankner noted that Councilmember Paone's
term is listed as expiring in 1992, and should be
corrected to 1990.
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Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported that Mounds 18. Report of
View Business Park is now 100 leased, which is Clerk/
about 18 months ahead of schedule. Administrator
Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported the Ramsey
County Board Finance Committee will be receiving
recommendations from the Library Board at 9:45 AM
tomorrow, in Room 316 of the Ramsey County Court-
house, on the Mounds View and Shoreview library
sites. He stated he would not be able to attend
the meeting. He stated the recommendation is to
buy the Kraus Anderson property and authorize
preparation of drawings and begin construction of
the Mounds View library this fall.
Councilmember Paone stated he would plan to attend
the meeting.
Mayor Hankner indicated she would plan on attending
also.
Mayor Hankner adjourned the meeting at 9:03 PM. 19. Adjournment
ectfully su,,~tt~tted,
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D nal F. P uley
C1 /Admin stra r
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
APRIL 24, 1989
7:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call - Quick, Blanchard, Wuori, Hankner
4. Approval of Minutes: April 10, 1989
Regular Meeting
(Received in 4-17-89 Packet)
April 11, 1989
Canvassing Board Meeting
(Received in 4-17-89 Packet)
5. Oath of Office - Councilmember-Elect John Paone, Sr.
• 6. Residents Re nests-and-Comments-From-the-Floor----------
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CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME
AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
ITEM A. Approve Police Computer Equipment Maintenance
Service Agreement with MASYS Corporation at an
Annual Cost of $5,112 to be Charged to Account
No. 100-4190-513
ITEM B. Approve Resolution No. 2466 Authorizing
Purchase of Tax Forfeited Land
ITEM C. Approve Partial Payment of $11,421.00 to
Automatic Systems Co. for Project No. 88-11 to
be Charged to Account No. 700-4122-123
ITEM D. Approve Resolution No. 2468 Proclaiming May 9,
1989 as "Arbor Day" and the Month of May as
"Arbor Month"
ITEM E. Approve Sale of Surplus Equipment to Mrs. Sandy
Beaurline as Listed.
- Office Chair - $5.00
- Mimeograph Machine $50.00
- File Card Cabinets - $5.00
AGENDA
PAGE TWO
APRIL 24, 1989
ITEM F. Approve Purchase of Picnic Tables and Benches
from Miracle Recreation at a Cost of $4,319 to
be Charged to the Park Dedication Fund
ITEM G. Approve the Employment of Allen Miskowiec,
William Sjulstad, Darren Hillstrom and Richard
Ramacher as Seasonal Parks Groundskeepers at a
Wage Rate of $5.50 Per Hour Not to Exceed a
Total Expenditure of $12,328.00 to be Charged
to Account No. 100-4360-020
ITEM H. Adopt Resolution No. 2470 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM I. Licenses for Approval
General - Expires 6/30/89
Builders & Remodelers Inc. - New
Kent W. Jefferson Construction, Inc. - New
Minnesota Exteriors - New
• Fencing - Expires 6/30/89
D & Fi Fencing - Renewal
Heating and Air Conditioning - Expires 6/30/89
Custom Mechanical, Inc. - New
Larson Plumbing, Inc. - New
Northland Aire - New
Sewer and Water - Expires 6/30/89
Schulties Plumbing, Inc. - Renewal
Other - Expires 6/30/89
Custom Drywall, Inc. - New
8. Consideration of Resolution No. 2471 Authorizing the
Repayment of Funds Used to Finance the Williams Pipe
Line Litigation
9. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Vacancy on
the Environmental Quality Task Force
10. Consideration of Application of Linda Kittleson Hansohn,
2237 Knoll Drive to the Environmental Quality Task Force
11. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 460
• Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Mounds View
By Repealing Chapter 91, Entitled, "Animals" and
Adopting A New Chapter 91, Entitled, "Animals"
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AGENDA
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APRIL 24, 1989
12. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 466
An Interim Ordinance Amending the Mounds View City Code
Establishing Development Restrictions Along State
Highway 10 From County Road I to the Western Border of
the City
Letter Dated April 18, 19$9 from George J. Winiecki
Regarding Ordinance No. 460
13. Presentation of Bids for Insurance Coverage for 1989/90
(Charles E. Clysdale, MacGuire Agency)
14. Presentation of Mounds View Business Park South
Development Proposal and Wetland Alteration Permits by
Everest Development, Ltd.
. Refer to Environmental Quality Task Force
. Set Informational Meeting far 7:15 p.m., May 8, 1989
15. Report of Attorney
16. Report of Staff Members
17. Report of Councilmembers: Quick, Blanchard, Wuori,
Hankner
18. Report of Administrator
19. Adjournment
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CONSENT AGENDA
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APRIL 24, 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 Police Computer Equipment Maintenance
Service Agreement. with MASYS Corporation at an
Annual Cost of $5,112 to be Charged to Account
No. 100-4190-513
ITEM B. Approve Resolution No. 2466 Authorizing
Purchase of Tax Forfeited Land
ITEM C. Approve Partial Payment of $11,421.00 to
Automatic Systems Co. for Project No. 88-11 to
be Charged to Account No. 700-4122-123
ITEM D. Approve Resolution No. 2468 Proclaiming May 9,
• 1989 as "Arbor Day" and the Month of May as
"Arbor Month"
STEM E. Approve Sale of Surplus Equipment to Mrs. Sandy
Beaurline as Listed.
- Office Chair - $5.00
- Mimeograph Machine $50.00
- File Card Cabinets - $5.00
ITEM F. Approve Purchase of Picnic Tables and Benches
from Miracle Recreation at a Cost of $4,319 to
be Charged to the Park Dedication Fund
ITEM G. Approve the Employment of Allen Miskowiec,
William Sjulstad, Darren Hillstrom and Richard
Ramacher as Seasonal Parks Groundskeepers at a
Wage Rate of $5.50 Per Hour Not to Exceed a
Total Expenditure of 512,328.00 to be Charged
to Account No. 100-4360-020
ITEM H. Adopt Resolution No. 2470 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM I. Licenses for Approval
General - Expires 6/30/89
Builders & Remodelers Inc. - New
Kent W. Jefferson Construction, Inc. - New
Minnesota Exteriors - New
CONSENT AGENDA
PAGE TWO
APRIL 24, 1989
Fencing -Expires 6/30/89
D & H Fencing - Renewal
Heating and Air Conditioning - Expires 6/30/89
Custom Mechanical, Inc. - New
Larson Plumbing, Inc. - New
Northland Aire - New
Sewer and Water - Expires 6/30/89
Schulties Plumbing, Inc. - Renewal
Other - Expires 6/30/89
Custom Drywall, Inc. - New
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DATE APPROVED: 4/24/89
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Canvassing Board
April 11, 1989
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
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The. Mounds View City Council was called
to order by Acting Mayor Blanchard at
9:33 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Mayor Blanchard,
Councilmembers Wuori, Quick.
ALSO PRESENT: Clerk-Administrator Pauley.
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to adopt
Resolution No. 2469 certifying John
Paone, Sr. as the individual elected
to the City Council vacancy expiring
on December 31, 1990.
3 ayes
0 nays
Councilmember Quick stated that it was
his wish that there had been a better
turnout than the 4.1g at the Special
Election and hoped that the City would
put forth additional efforts to encourage
better voter turnout at future elections.
Acting Mayor Blanchard adjourned the
meeting at 9:35 p.m.
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Adopt Resolu-
tion No. 2469
Motion
Carried
4. Adjournment
R sp ctfully su i ted,
Dd al F. Pau ey
C1 -Admini tra r
DFP/MJS