HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1989/07/24` "~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
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JULY 24, 1989
7:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call - Paone, Quick, Blanchard, Wuori, Hankner
4. Approval of Minutes: July 10, 19$9
Regular Meeting
(Received in 7-17-89 Packet)
5. Public Hearings: - a) 7:05 p.m. - Request for Wetland
Alteration Permit by
Sabri Ayaz, 7741 Bona
Road
b) 7:10 p.m. - Application for
Conditional Use
Permit for Michael
Read, 2208 Lois Drive
to Construct
Oversized Storage
Building
c) 7:15 p.m. -Application for
Conditional Use
Permit for Michael
Flaws, 7620 Groveland
Road, to Construct
Oversized Garage
6. Residents Requests and Comments From The Floor
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AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
7. Consent Agenda
ITEM A. Approve Final Payment in the Amount of
$22,995.47 to C. W. Houle for Mounds View
Business Park Public Tmprovements to be Charged
to Tax Increment Fund and Accept Project
ITEM B. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., August 14,
1989 to Consider Application for Minor
Subdivision for E. Mezzano, 7490 Knollwood
Drive
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ITEM C. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., August 14,
1989 to Consider Application for Major
Subdivision for M. Mezzenga, 8140 Long Lake Road
ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 2502 Reapportioning Silver
Lake Woods (San. Sewer), Auditor's No. 0431
ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 2503 Reapportioning Silver
Lake Woods (SLW 81-3), Auditor's No. 5336
ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 2513 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM G. Licenses for Approval
General - Expires 6/30/90
ABC Seamless of White Bear - New
Bruggeman Construction Co. - New
Donald A. Michaels & Sons Const. Co. - New
Dynamic Designers, Inc. - New
Midwest Fence - Renewal
Steine Colde Storage - New
M Heating and Air Conditioning - Expires 6/30/89
Mitchell Co. - New
Modern Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. -
Renewal
Ray N. Welter Heating Company - Renewal
Roofing - Expires 6/30/90
Berwald Roofing Company - Renewal
Outside Sewer and Water - Expires 6/30/90
A-1 Sewer Service - Renewal
8. Continued Consideration of Proposal for Extension of
Woodale Drive and Wetland Alteration for Mounds View
Business Park South
9. Consideration of Staff Memorandum
Regarding the Execution of An Agri
Household Hazardous Waste Between
View/Arden Hills/New Brighton and
10. Consideration of Staff Memorandum
Certification of Preliminary 1990
Ramsey County
and Resolution
cement Regarding
the City of Mounds
Ramsey County
Regarding
Property Tax Levy to
• 11. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding 1989 Street
Surface Treatment Project Bid Tabulation and Award
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JULY 24, 1989
12. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Partial
Payment Request #3 - Lametti and Sons Sysco Development
- Project 88-15
13. Consideration of Staff Recommendation to Install A Metal
Arch Culvert at the Silver View Park Pathway Ditch
14. Continued Consideration of Proposal to Reconstruct
County Road J
15. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 471 An
Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By
Amending Chapter 41 Entitled, "Specific Rezonings"
16. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Dates for
Team Building Meetings with Barb Arney and John Vinton
17. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding City Planner
90 Day Performance Review
18. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Request for Payment -
Westwood Engineering Sysco Development
19. Report of Attorney
20. Report of Staff Members
21. Report of Councilmembers: Paone, Quick, Blanchard
Wuori, Hankner
22. Report of Administrator
23. Adjournment
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CONSENT AGENDA
JULY 24, 1989
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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 Final Payment in the Amount of
$22,995.47 to C. W. Houle for Mounds View
Business Park Public Improvements to be Charged
to Tax Increment Fund and Accept Project
ITEM B. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., August 14,
1989 to Consider Application for Minor
Subdivision for E. Mezzano, 7490 Knollwood
Drive
ITEM C. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., August 14,
1989 to Consider Application for Major
Subdivision for M. Mezzenga, 8140 Long Lake Road
ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 2502 Reapportioning Silver
Lake Woods (San.. Sewer), Auditor's No. 0431
TTEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 2503 Reapportioning Silver
Lake Woods (SLW 81-3), Auditor's No. 5336
ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 2513 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM G. Licenses for Approval
General - Expires 6/30/90
ABC Seamless of White Bear - New
Bruggeman Construction Co. - New
Donald A. Michaels & Sons Const. Co. - New
Dynamic Designers, Inc. - New
Midwest Fence - Renewal
Steine Colde Storage - New
Heating and Air Conditioning - Expires 6/30/89
Mitchell Co. - New
Modern Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Renewal
Ray N. Welter Heating Company - Renewal
Roofing - Expires 6/30/90
Berwald Roofing Company - Renewal
Outside Sewer and Water - Expires 6/30/90
A-1 Sewer Service - Renewal
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
July 24. 1989
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10. Mounds View. MN 55112
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The Mounds View City Council was called to order by
Mayor Hankner at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 24, 1989.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Paone, Quick,
Blanchard. Wuori and Mayor Hankner.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karney, Clerk/Admini-
strator Pauley, Public Works Director Minetor and
City Planner Hren.
Motion/Second: Paone/Wuori to approve the July 10.
1989 minutes as corrected.
1. Call to
Order
2. Pledge of
Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of
Minutes:
July 10, 1989
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
Mayor Hankner explained that due to the number of 5. Residents
inquiries concerning the status of the Silver View Park Requests and
picnic shelter, she would be adding that as a new #19 Comments from
to the agenda for the evening. the Floor
James Perron. 2288 Highway 10, stated he had lived in
the area and he reviewed the history of the area. in
particular a large storm sewer which he stated runs
under City Hall, which is large enough to drive a car
through. He stated trees have been lost where storm
sewer has been placed, and he feels someone is trying
to pull the rug out from under him. He stated he is
against Everest and what they are proposing to do.
Mayor Hankner explained the Everest proposal would be
discussed later on the agenda.
Mayor Hankner closed the regular meeting and opened
the first public hearing at 7:08 PM.
6. Public Hearing:
Request for
Wetland Altera-
tion Permit,
Sabri Ayaz,
77 51 Bona Road
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City Planner Hren reviewed the request of the applicant
for a wetland alteration permit to replace existing
patio blocks with a 4" concrete slab and add a sidewalk
with stairs to access the garage door. This would be
entirely within the wetland buffer zone, necessitat-
ing a wetland alteration permit. The lot meets all
minimum lot requirements and the proposed additions
meet all setback requirements. Staff has reviewed
and finds there would be no impact on the wetland
and recommends approval of the request.
There were no comments from anyone present, so Mayor
Hankner closed the public hearing and reopened the
regular meeting at 7:10 PM.
Mayor Hankner closed the regular meeting and opened 7. Public Hearing:
the second public hearing at 7:10 PM. Conditional Use
Permit Request
Ms. Hren reviewed the request of the applicant for for Michael
a conditional use permit to allow for construction Read. 2208
of an oversized shed on an existing slab on his lot. Lois Drive
A portion of the lot is within the wetland buffer
area, but the slab itself is not, and thus does not
require a wetland alteration permit. However, a
• conditional use permit is required due to the size of
the building. The Planning Commission has reviewed
the request and recommends approval.
There were no comments from anyone present, so Mayor
Hankner closed the public hearing and reopened the
regular meeting at 7:12 PM.
Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to approve Resolu-
tion No. 2510, approving a conditional use permit
request by Michael Read to construct an oversized
accessory building at 2208 Lois Drive, Planning
Case No. 267-89, and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Paone/Blanchard to approve Resolu-
tion No. 2512. approving a wetland alteration permit
for Sabri Ayaz, 7751 Bona Road, Planning Case No. 269-89,
and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Mayor Hankner closed the regular meeting and opened 8. Public Hearing:
the third public hearing at 7:15 PM. Conditional Use
Permit Request
for Michael
Flaws. 7620
Groveland Road
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Ms. Hren reviewed the request of the applicant for a
conditional use permit to construct an oversized
garage. The proposal meets all setback and size
requirements, and the applicant will not be able to
add an additional accessory building on the property
as this will be over 1,000 s.f. The Planning
Commission has reviewed the request and recommends
approval of the conditional use permit.
There were no comments from anyone present, so
Mayor Hankner closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:17 PM.
Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to approve Resolution
No. 2511, approving a conditional use permit request
by Michael Flaws, to construct an oversized accessory
building at 7620 Groveland Road. Planning Case No.
271-89, and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays
Clerk/Administrator Pauley read the items on the
proposed consent agenda.
Motion/Second: Quick/Paone to approve the consent
• agenda. as presented, and waive the reading of the
resolutions.
5 ayes Q nays
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Motion Carried
9. Approval of
Consent Agenda
Ms. Hren reported that September 23 has been set as 10.
the hazardous waste collection day, between the
cities of Mounds View, Arden Hills and New Brighton.
Ramsey County has agreed to a one time grant to the
City, leaving the City's cost at approximately $500.
A flyer will go out with the next newsletter, as well
as having coverage in the Focus and New Brighton
Bulletin. Approximately 20 volunteers per City are
needed for the day, and volunteers can sign up with
City Planner Hren.
Jerry Linke, 2319 Knollwood Drive, asked if there
would be a charge to the residents for anything but
tires. Ms. Hren replied there would not be.
Motion/Second: Wuori/Blanchard to approve Resolu-
tion No. 2514, authorizing the Clerk/Administrator
• and Mayor to execute a household hazardous waste
collection agreement between Ramsey County, the City
of New Brighton, City of Arden Hills and City of
Mounds View, and waive the reading.
Motion Carried
Consideration
of Staff Memo
and Resolution
Concerning
Household
Hazardous Waste
Collection
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
• Clerk/Administrator Pauley pointed out the City's
clean-up day will be the following week, and they will
take appliances at $5 each and tires at $1 each.
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Finance Director Brager explained the Governor's veto 11.
of the property tax bill has made it very difficult
to budget for this year, and he reviewed the process
that was being followed, and the variables involved,
and the timelines established.
Mayor Hankner reported the Council has been reviewing
budget information for the last several weeks.
Motion/Second: Quick/Paone to approve Resolution
No 1~ certifying the 1990 preliminary proposed
general fund, forestry fund and debt service property
tax levies pursuant to present truth in taxation
Legislation, and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays
Public Works Director Minetor reported two bids had
been received on the 1989 street surface treatment
project and he recommended awarding the bid to the
• low bidder. Allied Blacktop.
Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to award the contract
for seal coating to Allied Blacktop Co. in the amount
of $50,135.64, plus a 10~ contingency for a total of
$55,149.20, to be charged to account #100-4270-705.
5 ayes 0 nays
Mr. Minetor reviewed the request of Lametti & Sons
for a partial payment of work done on the Sysco
development project. Westwood Professional Services
has reviewed the request and recommends approval.
Motion/Second: Paone/Wuori to approve the request
for a partial payment for the public improvement
portion of the Sysco development to Lametti & Sons,
in the amount of $42,459.58, to be charged to
account #480-4121-705.
5 ayes 0 nays
Park and Rec Director Saarion reviewed the Staff
..recommendation to install a metal arch. culvert at
the Silver View Park pathway ditch. The antici-
pated benefits would be improved maintenance and
the addition of vehicle access, protect the ditch
Consideration
of Staff Memo
Regarding
Certification
of Preliminary
1990 Property
Tax Levy to
Ramsey County
Motion Carried
12. Consideration
of Staff Memo
Concerning 1989
Street Surface
Treatment
Project Bids
and Award
Motion Carried
13. Consideration
of Staff Memo
Regarding Partial
Payment Request,
Lametti and Sons
Motion Carried
14. Consideration
of Staff Memo
to Install
Culvert at
Silver View Park
Pathway Ditch
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• during heavy rainfall, and assist in future work in
the area.
Mayor Hankner explained this had been discussed at
the agenda session last week, at which time the
Council heard from residents in the area.
Mr. Linke questioned the need for the culvert and
how long it would take before a savings was realized.
He stated he did not feel the City would experience a
savings with the installation of the culvert.
Mr. Minetor explained to Mr. Linke where the trail
is being proposed, on higher elevation, and he
reviewed maintenance problems experienced and how
the current area washes out.
Mr. Linke stated he felt the cost should come from
the public works budget, not the park dedication
fund.
Mr. Minetor reviewed how expenses are allocated and
stated the park maintenance fund would be the
appropriate fund for this to come from.
• Mayor Hankner stated this is a policy decision.
The park development fund is for development and
upkeep of the parks. and she reviewed a list of
what the funds can be used for. She pointed out the
decision to put the path through was made a year
ago, and :the primary purpose for the culvert is to
complete .the path.
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the installa-
tion of a metal arch culvert at the Silver View Park
pathway ditch, option #2 from the Jul y° 5 memo from
Park Director Saarion, with the addition of a
Bollard's barrier.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
There was considerable discussion before the vote
was taken on the motion.
Mr. Minetor reviewed the funds the public works
department deals with. He explained park main-
tenance comes from the park department, not public
works.
Steve Golden, 7417 Parkview Drive, stated there is
already a culvert and questioned why another one was
needed, stating he felt the money could be used
better elsewhere.
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Mr. Minetor explained this is where the trail is
proposed to cross. There are two ditches that need
to be crossed, and the proposed metal culvert can
handle a 100 year storm.
Councilmember Quick pointed out the placement of
the culvert was planned to allow people to cross in
that area.
Councilmember Blanchard questioned how much the path
would be interferred with if the culvert is not
placed at this time.
Mr. Minetor explained they would have to construct
a temporary crossing and then redo it later with
the culvert.
Sue Radermacherr 7421 Parkview, stated she was con-
cerned that other vehicles might try to cross the
ditch, and she would like to see some type of
barrier placed there,
Mr. Minetor reviewed the types of barriers
available.
i Mayor Hankner explained there are two unfinished
items on the Mounds View Business Park South propo-
sal, the extension of Woodale Drive and the wet-
lands alteration permit. She explained discussion
would be limited to the Woodale extension as the
City cannot act on the wetlands issue until the
School Board makes a decision on it.
Tim Nelson, of Everest Development, identified the
site on an'aerial photo and reviewed the proposed
road alignment and traffic flow through the project.
He explained one-tenth of an acre of designated
wetland would be impacted by the proposed road.
Mr. Nelson stated the position of Everest Develop-
ment on the extension of Woodale was not a make or
break issue for the project. They do agree with
Staff that it would be good to extend the roadway,
as this would provide a secondary emergency access
to the project.
Mr. Minetor reviewed the proposal for the road
extension from Edgewood Drive to the development.
It would be 36' wide, with two traffic lanes and
one parking lane, with a 9 ton roadway design. He
• also explained how the road design is done.
15. Continued
Consideration
of Proposal
for Extension
of Woodale Drive
and Wetland
Alteration
Permit for
Mounds View
Business Park
South
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Mayor Hankner reviewed the list she had prepared for
the June 12 meeting, showing the numerous times this
issue was discused by the Council or various
Commissions of the City.
Bill Buckingham, 5220 Greenfield Avenue, pointed out
the developer has previously stated the extension
is not critical to the development, and there are
two entrances and exits already proposed. He ques-
tioned whether the City would still consider the
extension if the School District says they do not
want to give up their property.
Mr. Minetor replied the City would have two options
available if the School District determines they do
not want to donate their property. The City could
choose not to do it, or pursue condemnation action.
Mr. Buckingham questioned whether the City was
being premature in taking action before knowing
what the School District is going to do.
Mr. Minetor explained he had attended the School
Board meeting, and they do not want to take action
until the City decides to go ahead, and that based
. on that, someone needs to make a decision.
Mr.Buckingham questioned whether it would be practical
to restrict the road to any vehicles other than
public safety vehicles.
Mr. Minetor explained the
want to see any barricade
including crash barricade
viable consideration. He
MSA street., which must be
receives $12,238 from the
section of roadway.
Fire Department does not
that takes time to remove,
s, so a barrier was not a
also pointed out this is an
a through street. The City
State annually for that
Wally Steiner, 5220 O'Connell Drive, questioned how
much school property would be needed for the road.
Mr. Minetor replied 33', to bring the right-of-way
width up to standard.
Mr. Steiner questioned the calculations, stating he
thought 33' would take the road into the ball
diamond. He added he does not like the idea of
anything being done to the wetland and he likes the
area the way it is. He pointed out a petition had
been presented earlier from people who do not want
to see Woodale extended or widened or the wetland
changed. He stated he does not mind the development,
but wants the road and wetland left as is.
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• Mr. Perron stated he felt 33' would take up the
tennis courts and ball field. He stated he felt 15'
would be enough.
Alice Frits, 8072 Long `Lake Road, pointed out the
closest emergency vehicles would come down Highway
10, and if they are cut off, minutes do count.
Mayor Hankner reviewed comments that have been made
in the past several meetings, both from the residents
and developer.
Councilmember Blanchard stated the Council must
think about the entire City, with the health, safety
and welfare issue, and not just one neighborhood.
This road extension has been part of the Comp Plan
for several years, and there is an opportunity to
put it in at this time, and the Fire Department has
said it is important for emergency access.
Mayor Hankner stated she has a real concern about
the extension and she is not totally convinced it
is absolutely necessary. She added the wetland is
important, and it is not functioning in the way it
should be.
. Councilmember Blanchard pointed out the residents by
Quincy Street had the same problems and concerns at
the time their street expansion was proposed, but
those people have come to find their fears have not
been realized.
Councilmember Wuori pointed out disconnected sections
of streets create more problems than anything, and it
is very important to get emergency vehicles through
without delay. She stated she is very much in favor
of the extension.
Motion/Second: Blanchard/Quick to approve the wetland
alteration permit for the extension of Woodale Drive,
and approve the extension of Woodale Drive.
4 ayes 1 nay
Mayor Hankner voted against the motion.
Boyd Paulu, of BRW, Tnc., project engineer on the
project, reviewed the proposed reconstruction of
County Road J. He explained the County has
received comments and requests for a considerable
amount of time to improve the roadway. Traffic
problems are expected to increase greatly in the
future, and he reviewed how the projections are
done.
Motion Carried
16. Continued
Consideration
of Proposal
to Reconstruct
County Road J
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Mayor Hankner pointed out a number of residents have
previously stated they felt the traffic count has
decreased significantly.
Mr. Paulu replied there may have been a drop. but not
enough to drop the justification for four lanes. He
added the City of Blaine approved the draft study
report last week. He also explained how the recon-
struction will connect. with the first connection
being at Knollwood. He added the existing roadway
would most likely be turned back to the City, as a
city street.
Councilmember Blanchard stated it appears the County
is planning on Mounds View putting a lot of money
into the project, with the purchase of right-of-ways
and so forth.
Mr. Paulu outlined the right-of-ways needed.
Mayor Hankner questioned if the project would be
stopped if Mounds View chose. not to participate.
She added she does not want the County to think they
are going to turn County Road J over to the City in the
condition it is in now.
i Wayne Leonard, coordinating engineer for Ramsey
County, explained the involvement that would be
needed, and that the City and County would have
to work together. He added the County would need
Mounds View's cooperation on the project, unless
the County is willing to go to court on the safety
issue.
Mayor Hankner stated that if the Council were to
approve this, she would want considerations made
that if the road was to be turned back to the City,
it would be improved first;; that she cannot support
the County's policy on acquiring property, and
pointed out Anoka County does it for Blaine and
Spring Lake Park.; that the health, safety and welfare
of the Mounds View residents along County Road J
be taken into consideration; and the counties get
more actively involved in the completion of 610.
Councilmember Quick added that the City needs con-
sideration of funding for maintenance of County Road
J if it is turned back to the City from the County.
Paul Mielke, 5116 Brighton Lane, suggested the Council
also consider noise abatement, with the increased
traffic projections for Highway 610.
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Motion/Second: Quick/Paone to approve the project
with the following comments, that 1) the County
improve the condition of County Road J prior to
turn back consideration; 2) the County establish a
fund for maintenance of County Road J prior to turn-
ing it back; 3) the County negotiate the acquisition
of property for easements; 4) the County make a
determination and insure the health, safety and wel-
fare of Mounds View residents; 5) the Counties
actively pursue the completion of Highway 610; and 6)
noise abatement be considered.
4 ayes 1 nay
Councilmember Blanchard voted against the motion,
stating she did not feel the reconstruction of
County Road J was to the benefit of the citizens of
Mounds View, and she felt there were more negatives
than positives.
Mr. Paulu stated the right-of-way acquisition issue
would have to be discussed with the County, as well
as other policy issues.
Mr. Leonard added the County is negotiating with
MnDOT, and would leave them responsible for turning
back the road to the City. He also explained how
Anoka County uses tax money for land acquisition,
versus the approach Ramsey County takes in having
the cities acquire the property.
Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to have the second
reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 471, amending
the Municipal Code of Mounds View by amending
Chapter 41 entitled "Specific Rezonings", and waive
the reading.
Councilmember Paone - aye
Councilmember Quick - aye
Councilmember Blanchard - aye
Councilmember Wuori - aye
Mayor Hankner - aye
Motion/Second: Paone/Blanchard to set a special
team building meeting for August 24, 25 and 26
with Barb Arney and John Vinton.
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
17. 2nd Reading
and Adoption
of Ordinance
No. 471
Motion Carried
18. Consideration
of Dates for
Team Building
Meetings
Motion Carried
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Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported the 90 day perfor- I9. Consideration
Mr. Minetor reviewed the request of Westwood Pro- 20. Consideration
fessional Services for partial payment for engineering of Staff Memo
work done on the Sysco development project, and Concerning Pay-
recommended approval of the payment. ment Request
of Westwood
Motion/Second: Paone/Quick to approve the $10,256.40 Engineering
partial payment to Westwood Professional Services,
for engineering work on the Sysco project, to be
charged to account #480-4121-303.
mance review of City Planner Hren had been acceptable, of Staff Memo
and he requested Council approval of the i ncrease Regarding City
provided for in her employment agreement, for 3 months. Planner 90
Day Performance
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the $1,000 Review
per year salary increase for City Planner Hren, to
her current base wage of $28,000 per year, effective
July 17, 1989.
5 ayes 0 na ys Motion Carried
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Mayor Hankner reported she had visited with the Lions 21. Continuation
Club last Thursday evening concerning the proposed
of Discussion
picnic shelter for Silver View Park, and she read on Proposed
proposed Resolution No 2516, concerning the donation Silver View
and proposed park shelter. Park Picnic
Shelter
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve Resolution
No. 2516, commending the Mounds View Lions Club for
their efforts in providing a picnic shelter to the
City of Mounds View, accepting the donation of
$75,000 from the Lions for construction of a shelter
in Silver View Park, and establishing policy, and
waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
There was considerable discussion before the vote
was taken on the motion.
Mayor Hankner reviewed what is currently in the
park development fund and what is anticipated to
come in the next year. She also stated the fund needs
to be looked at, as she found some discrepencies in
reviewing them.
• Mr. Linke asked the status of the installation of
utilities for the park shelter building.
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Mayor Hankner explained the City is willing to
commit $16,350 toward the installation of utilities,
and that is what the City can afford. The Council
will work with the Lions Club and try to come up with
a method to pay for it.
Mr. Linke stated the Lions Club would be meeting
on July 27 and would like to know the Council's
position. Mayor Hankner explained the City can only
commit $16,350~for installing utilities. She added
they_wi11 direct,,staff to_get,actual'costs., so they_
know exactly what they are working with.
Councilmember Blanchard stated the Park and Rec
Commission had recommended the City fund the entire
amount for the installation of utilities.
Wayne Burmeister, Chair of the Park and Rec Commission,
explained the money is in the account presently, but
with the Oakwood improvements and culvert for Silver
View Park, there would not be adequate funds left.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley reviewed the balance of
the fund, stating there is only $15,000 that is not
committed at this time.
Mayor Hankner reviewed what the City has committed to
in the parks area.
Ms. Saarion explained what the arsenal proposal is,
and the commitment of the City.
Mayor Hankner explained a formal commitment was made
last February, on the arsenal project, and the City
would have to rescind that action if they do not want
to follow through with it now. She added it is
difficult to make a commitment at this time with the
status of the tax bill, and the Council needs to be
conservative with the money the City has.
Councilmember Quick stated he felt it was prudent for
the Council to take this action, and not commit at
this time to more than they have the funds available
for. He added they do not know what the cost is going
to be for the utilities.
Motion: Quick to call for the question.
• 3 ayes 2 nays Motion Carried
Councilmembers Blanchard and Paone voted against the
motion.
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Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated the offer was
made by the Lions Club contingent upon the City putting
in the utilities, and he questioned who would be doing
the site preparation work, stating that he had been
told the City crew would do it.
Mayor Hankner reviewed the letter she had received
some time ago from the Lions Club and read from
portions of it. She stated it may have been implied
but it has never been stated.
Dave Radermacher, 7421 Parkview Drive, questioned who
would have committed City resources for site prepara-
tion.
Ms. Saarion explained that was part of the original
grant preparation.
Debbie Jones, 7405 Parkview Drive, referred to a
letter to the editor in the July 12 issue of the New
Brighton Bulletin, stating she interpreted it to
read that the City has received $75,000 from the
Lions Club to do whatever they feel is best. She
added the two parties, the Lions Club and the City,
should be able to work together.
Mr. Linke stated the Lions Club needs a decision.
Mr. Mielke stated he wasn't sure this was a donation
any longer. and he feels instead that the Lions Club
is trying to set City policy.
Savri Ayaz, 7751 Bona Road, stated he was confused
as to whose shelter this is, and who is helping who.
He stated it should be the City's shelter, and the
Lions Club should be more willing to adjust, and
they should not dictate to the City.
Carol Golden, 7471 Parkview Drive, asked who will pay
the difference in the price of the actual building.
Mr. Linke replied they are in the process of redesign-
ing the building and hope to cut the cost.
Mr. Frits stated the Lions Club needs a commitment
from the City. as to whether the City will provide
the needed utilities, and they do not want one half
way. He stated that if a commitment is not made one
way or the other, no building will be built.
Gary Jones, 7405 Parkview Drive. stated this is policy
setting by the Lions Club, and the City either has to
do it their way or they will take their money and leave.
He pointed out they are not leaving the decision up to
the citizens or Council.
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Mayor Hankner stated she had gotten the impression
from the Lions Club that they are split in their
direction as well.
Ms. Saarion suggesting forming a committee from the
Lions Club. City Council and residents to work
together to redesign the park shelter building to make
everyone happy.
Mayor Hankner replied they are working under time
constraints and she didn't feel there was time for
that at this point.
Mr. Ayaz pointed out that between the Lions Club and
the City of Mounds .View, there is $91,500 total to
work with, and he felt they could construct a shelter
with utilities for that amount.
Attorney Karney advised that when land was condemned 22. Report of
from Bob Waste for the Mounds View Business Park North Attorney
development. Mr. Waste was paid $99,900, and after
arbitration, the value has been determined to be
$110,040. Mr. Waste did appeal that figure but has
dropped his appeal now.
• Motion/Second: Wuori/Paone to approve payment of
$10,000 to settle the condemnation of the Robert and
Rita Waste property, to be paid from the Mounds View
Business Park tax increment fund.
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion/Second: Paone/Hankner to approve payment of
an additional $100 to bring the total payment for
condemnation of the Robert and Rita Waste property
to $110,000, to be paid from the Mounds View Business
Park tax increment fund.
5 ayes 0 nays
Ms. Hren passed out sign-up sheets for volunteers for
the household hazardous waste day to be held in
September.
Ms. Hren updated the Council on the status of the
curbside recycling program. noting that tonnage picked
up has greatly increased.
Ms. Hren reported on the regulator reliever airport
advisory group meeting she had attended. They are
still in the organization process and will meet
again later in August.
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
23. Reports of
Staff Members
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,_ Mr. Minetor advised that. due to the location of the
Williams pipeline in relation to the planned turn Zane
into the Sysco project, the County has agreed to leave
the turn lane out at this time and will wait and lower
the pipeline at the time of the County Road J work,
and install the turn lane at that time.
Councilmember Paone had no report.
Councilmember Blanchard reported the airplanes are
starting in again, from the Anoka County Airport,
and she has been getting calls, and trying to pass
them on but often gets a busy signal.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley advised the number to call
to report actions of aircraft from the airport is
726-9411. He stated if the caller gets no response,
he should be called the next business day.
Councilmember Blanchard noted the terrible condition
of the water in Spring Lake.
• Ms. Saarion explained there are a certain number of
days when it can be pumped, and it is controlled by
the St. Paul Waterworks.
Councilmember Wuori reported the Mounds View Community
Theatre would be opening the production of Sound of
Music on July 28. and invited the community to order
tickets. An opening night reception will be held at
Robert Lee's restaurant. A signer will also be at the
August 3 performance, provided by the Lions Club.
Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to direct Staff to
send a letter to the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
askimg them to inform the pilots at the Anoka County
airport to follow flight procedures.
5 ayes 0 nays
Councilmember Quick asked how Spring Lake Park
maintains the level of Laddie Lake.
Ms. Saarion explained they have at least 10 pumps
that they use.
24. Reports of
Councilmembers:
Councilmember
Paone
Councilmember
Blanchard
Councilmember
Wuori
Councilmember
Quick
Motion Carried
Councilmember Quick asked Mr. Minetor to provide a
report at the next meeting on how that affects the
aquafors.
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Mayor Hankner reported she had received a letter Mayor Hankner
today from the Regional Rail Authority, concerning
light rail transit, and a draft plan will be coming
out soon, and will be available at City Hall for
review. 'The comment period will run through
October 12.
Mayor Hankner noted compliments had been received
concerning the newsletter. on the citizen comment
and input form.
Mayor Hankner reported she had received a letter of
complaint from John Martineau, who is moving into
8401 Fairchild. Referred to staff for a response.
Mayor Hankner noted that while preliminary levies
had been certified earlier in the meeting for the
budget, the Council needs to look at it closely and
give Staff clear direction.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley had no report.
•
An unidentified individual reported on recent
changes made at the Anoka County Airport. He
explained those changes are dictated by the FAA, not
the MAC.
Mr. Mielke stated he hoped the Council was reviewing
the surface water management goals and policies.
There being no further business, Mayor Hankner
adjourned the meeting at 10:1'5.
tted,
25. Report of
Clerk/
Administrator
26. Adjournment