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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1990/09/24L)AT~ APP2out0: ~0~8~90 • PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 24, 1990 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to Mayor Hankner at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 24, Order 1990. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 2. Pledge of Allegiance MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Wuori, Quick, 3. Roll Call Blanchard, Paone and Mayor Hankner. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karney and City Engineer/Public Works Director Minetor. • Motion/Second: Paone/Blanchard to table approval 4. Approval of of the August 27, 1990 minutes. Minutes: _ _ August 27, 5 ayes 0 nays 1990 and September 10, 1990 Motion Carried Mayor Hankner directed Staff to go through the August 27 minutes and make corrections and clarifications as needed, and place on the Council agenda for October 1st, for further review. Motion/Second: Paone/Wuori to approve the September 10, 1990 minutes as presented. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor Hankner stated that for future meetings, she would propose that the residents requests and comments from the floor be moved toward the end of the agenda, as the Council needs to get the regular City business dealt with, without delaying others who are on the agenda. Duane McCarty, Long Lake Road, stated he has questioned many times recently whether the Council was being open with the residents concerning meeting dates and times, noting he is very sensitive to that issue. Motion Carried 5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor Mounds View City Council September 24, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Two • He stated he felt he had received the answers to his questions, from Don Pauley's signed statement and letter to the editor which was recently published in the Focus. He stated Mr. Pauley's letter said it was npt an emergency, and the money he was paid was not required from his contract with the City but rather was an offer of money in severence for his resignation. Mr. McCarty stated he was disappointed in the Council for not giving the public what he felt was the truth, and they should admit they held a closed meeting in error. Mayor Hankner stated she had read the letter also. She stated she had been advised Mr. Pauley had an attorney give him an interpretation of his contract and payment, which was different thant what Mr. Pauley stated in his letter. Mayor Hankner also asked Mr. McCarty for his insight on how he and the County had handled the termination of a former administrative assistant of Commissioner McCarty. She stated she understood there was an • injury and workers comp involved, and questioned whether any closed meetings had been held. She also stated she understands there is possible litigation involved. Mr. McCarty stated the employee in question had had problems with employment, and had gone out on workers comp on an injury which she felt occurred two years earlier. She is back at the County now, in another department. and he has hired another assistant. Carol Golden, 7417 Parkview Drive, stated she hopes this whole issue is over, as she is tired of always seeing negative approaches to what is being done now. She stated she feels that campaigning that is going on is very negative, and he Council's time has been taken up on negative m tters. Mayor Hankner closed the regular meeting and opened 6. Public Hearing: the first public hearing at 7:10 PM. Consideration of Wetland City Engineer/Public Works Director Minetor reviewed Alteration the request of the applicant, Phillips 66, for a Permit for wetland alteration permit for construction of a Phillips 66, portion of their parking area within the wetland 2525 Highway buffer zone. He noted Staff has reviewed the request ZO and determined there would be no adverse impact upon the wetland due to the project, and recommends the Council approve the request. Mounds View City Council September 24, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Three -------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive, questioned how the contaminated soil is being taken care of. Mr. Minetor explained they have received the plan for removal, and the plan has been submitted to the MPCA for review and approval. John Barcus, representing Phillips 66, explained Dahl and Associates has formulated a plan for corrective action, which has been approved by the MPCA, and work is underway. Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, noted there are two wetland alteration permit requests on this evenings agenda and he questioned how many have been on the agenda since the first of the year. He questioned whether the wetlands are going to be protected or not. Mayor Hankner explained having the wetland altera- tion permits requests before the Council is a method of the City preserving the wetlands. She noted work is being done on the ordinance that will make it more strict and clear. She pointed out many who have requested permits are only • requesting minor improvements to their home or property, such as replacing a door or deck,. but because their property falls within the buffer zone, they must request a permit. Mr. Minetor explained 95% of the cases have involved buffer zones, not the actual wetland, noting the buffer zone is just that, a buffer zone. Mayor Hankner closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:20 PM. Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to approve Resolution No. 3092, approving a wetland alteration permit for Phillips 66 to construct parking and drive facili- ties in a wetland buffer zone, 2525 Highway 10, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor Hankner closed the regular meeting and opened the next public hearing at 7:21 PM. Mr. Minetor reviewed the request of the applicant • for a wetland alteration permit within a buffer zone, noting the proposed work is allowed as a permitted activity within the buffer zone. The impacts to the wetland are not adverse to water quality or flood storage, and Staff would recommend approval of the request. Motion Carried 7. Public Hearing; Consideration of Wetland Alteration Permit for Tyson Trucking, 4825 Mustang Circle Mounds View City Council September 24, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Four -------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Tim Nelson, of Everest Development, explained the application addresses all performance criteria, and the improvements proposed meet or exceed requirements. Mr. Nelson reviewed the inlet and outlet for the pond. Mayor Hankner closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:28 PM. Motion/Second: Quick/Paone to approve Resolution No. 3093, approving a wetland alteration permit for Tyson Trucking to construct a detention pond in a wetland buffer zone, 4825 Mustang Circle, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor Hankner suggested the scheduled be postponed as Attorney Meyers could and it is important to have him there the plan and knew the background and the legal ramifications. She further not want to rush anything through. public hearing not be .present, as he drafted could explain noted she does • Mr. Linke suggested actual dates be used as a point of reference on page 13 of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Hankner directed Staff to work out a schedule with Attorney Meyers, of when he could be present for the public hearing. Mayor Hankner requested Item C be removed from the consent agenda. Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to approve the consent agenda, minus Item C, and waive the reading of the resolutions. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor Hankner suggested action on Item C, approval of an administrative policy regarding Council meet- ing video tapes, be postponed. The Council asked Staff last week to check with the library to see what storage they would have available. She explained more and more requests are being received from people who come in and want to view the tapes, and it can be costly and involves Staff time. The • Council is looking for better ways to have the tapes available to the public that would be more cost effective. Motion Carried 8. Public Hearing: Consideration of Wetland Zoning Ordinance 9. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried Mounds View City Council September 24, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Five • Mayor Hankner stated revisions to the plan have been 10. Consideration discussed, however, they neglected to discuss the of Resolution issue of lights on the softball field. She noted No. 3090 residents of the area have been quite adament Approving the about not wanting the fields lit. Silver View Park Dave Radermacher, 7421 Parkview Drive, stated he Improvement had been on the Task Force and they discussed lights Plan and determined they were not economical nor needed very often. The park is supposed to close at 10 PM and not much playing time would be gained by adding lights. He added there are other, higher priorities for the park. Councilmember Wuori noted there is security lighting on the picnic shelter, and there would be a double message if security lighting was placed on the trails, since the park is supposed to close at 10. Councilmember Paone recommended listening to the homeowners requests. Councilmember Blanchard stated this is a living document which will be changing year to year and she • is not sure it is necessary to put a statement in concerning lights on the softball field. She noted lights are not wanted now but that may change in the future. Mayor Hankner stated that although it is a living document, it cannot be changed at will, that a public hearing process must be followed. She added she would support putting a statement in. Councilmember Quick stated he felt strongly that no lights should be planned for the softball fields, and that .security lighting would be needed. He added the Council worked out a security lighting plan for all parks in the system and it has already proven to reduce vandalism where they are in use. Motion/Second: Vduori/Quick to approve Resolution No. 3090, approving the Silver View Park improve- ment plan as amended, contingent upon the addition of wording that states no lights on the softball fields. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Gary Jones, 7405 Parkview Drive, questioned whether • reference to a district park had been removed. Mayor Hankner stated it had. Mounds View City Council September 24, 1990 - Regular Meeting Page Six • Mr. Minetor reviewed his me mo to the Council of 11. Consideration September 20th, explaining the County has asked for of Bid Award formal concurrence from the City their selection Concurrence of Forest Lake Contracting for the County Road J for County reconstruction. Road J Reconstruction Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to approve sending a letter of concurrence to Ramsey County, and further approve the initial payment of $31,624.59 to Ramsey County for the City's share of the cost. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to designate that the funds will come from the MSA and surface water management accounts. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Attorney Karney had no report. 12. Report of Attorney • Mr. Minetor advised he had been contacted by the 13. Report of former administrative intern from the City of Shore- Staff Members view, whose contract with Shoreview is finished. He would be available at $7.50 per hour and is interested in working for the City. Mayor Hankner directed Staff to place the item on the next agenda for discussion. Councilmember Wuori thanked everyone who made the Festival in the Park such a success. Councilmember Quick had no report. Councilmember Blanchard had no report. Councilmember Paone had no report. Mayor Hankner noted Fire Chief Fagerstrom had been asked to be present tonight to explain the bond • referendum. H e is out going door to door and will be coming in at a later meeting. 14. Reports of Councilmembers: Councilmember Wuori Councilmember Quick Councilmember Blanchard Councilmember Paone Mayor Hankner Mayor Hankner directed Staff to review the August 13, 1990 minutes for possible deletions. t, . ' Mounds View City Council September 24, 1990 .: Regular Meeting Page Seven -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Hankner noted the librar had been dedicated Y last Saturday evening. Mayor Hankner expressed concern about the surface. water utility, surface water. rnanagementhas been mandated by the Legislature. It is necessary to allow people to become familiar with the Plan. Mayor Hankner reported she had received a letter from the Mayor of Blaine advising they are review- ing and revising their comp plan over the next 12-18 months, and inviting Mounds View to submit theirs. Mayor Hankner stated they need to observe closely what Blaine does, especially in the areas adjoining Mounds View. Mr. Exits asked the status of the van which the Lions Club had offered to fund. Park and Rec Director Saarion reported she had recently heard from the State and they have confirmed they have ordered the van and it should be here in early 1991. .Mayor Hankner noted the Council will begin the budgeting process next week and will be working over the next two months to refine it. It must be adopted in December. There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Hankner adjourned the meeting at 7:53 PM. Respectfully submitted, i~~~" ` -- _ ti'''p - Ric Minetor Acting Clerk/Administrator 15. Adjournment r~ L_ J d 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW SEPTEMBER 24, 1990 6:30 P.M. CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS LITIGATION 7:00 P.M. A G E N D A 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL - WUORI, QUICK, BLANCHARD, PAONE, HANKNER 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 27, 1990 Regular Meeting • COUNCIL ACTION: September 10, 1990 Regular Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: None 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 7:05 P.M. - Consideration of Wetland Alteration Permit for Phillips 66, 2525 Highway 10 1. Consider Resolution No. 3092 Approving a Wetland Alteration Permit for Phillips 66 to Construct Parking and Drive Facilities in a Wetland Buffer Zone, 2525 Highway 10 • AGENDA PAGE TWO SEPTEMBER 24, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION: B. 7:10 P.M. - Consideration of Wetland Alteration Permit for Tyson Trucking, 4825 Mustang Circle 2. Consider Resolution No. 3093 Approving a Wetlant Altera- tion Permit for Tyson Trucking to Construct a Detention Pond in a Wetland Buffer Zone, 4825 Mustang Circle COUNCIL ACTION: C. 7:15 P.M. - Consideration of Wetland Zoning Ordinance • 7. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: ------------------------------------------------------------- CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEARING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES ------------------------------------------------------------- 8. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Adopt Resolution No. 3089 Appropriation for Auditor's No. 0538, Division No. DA062810, Spring Lake Park Knolls (SS WT DRN} B. Approve Purchase of Back Up Optech III-P System At A Cost of $6,000 from Business Records Corporation ~,~'.~''~ Approve Administrative Policy Regarding Council Meeting Video Tapes D. Adopt Resolution No. 3094 Approving Limited Use Permit Between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Mounds View for a Pedestrian Walkway E. Adopt Resolution No. 3091 Approving Just and • Correct Claims Against City Funds AGENDA PAGE THREE SEPTEMBER 24, 1990 F. Licenses for Approval General - Expires 6/30/91 Pinnacle Construction, Inc. - New R.C. Construction - New Results Construction - New United Siding Contractors - New Other - Expires 6/30/91 Pacific Pools - Renewal Asphalt - Expires 6/30/91 Northern Asphalt Construction - Renewal Restaurants - Expires 6/30/91 Taco Bell #4059 COUNCIL ACTION: • 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. B. 10. A. B. C. 11. • Consideration of Resolution No. 3090 Approving the Silver View Park Improvement Plan COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Bid Award Concurrence for County Road J Reconstruction - TH 65 TO I-35W (Except Knollwood to Xylite) COUNCIL ACTION: REPORTS: Report of Attorney Report of Staff Members Report of Councilmembers: Wuori, Quick, Blanchard Paone, Hankner ADJOURNMENT