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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1991/02/11r1 LJ CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 11, 1991 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER i 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL - Quick, Blanchard , Rickaby, Wuori, Linke .3ii•.:iiii; ' 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 28, 1991 Regular Meeting ' COUNCIL ACTION: A T D 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS• 1. Presentation of Budget Award to the City of Mounds View 2. Year End Department Head Report: Police Chief Tim Ramacher Finance Director Don Brager 6. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR - ----------------------------------- CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES -------------------------------------------- ~7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE AGENDA PAGE TWO FEBRUARY 11, 1991 8. CONSENT AGENDA: 9. 1. Authorize Mayor and Clerk-Administrator to Enter into a Letter of Agreement .with Local #320 Z. Adopt Resolution No. 4049 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds 3. Licenses for Approval Gasoline Stations - Expires 12/31/91 ACA Management - 2155 Highway 10 - Renewal AC.A Management - Highway 10 - Renewal Superamerica - 2640 County Road I - Renewal Fina - Renewal On-Sale Non-Intoxicatin Li or - E fires 12 31 91 Bel-Rae Ballroom - Renewal COUNCIL ACTION: COUNCIL BUSINESS: 1. Informational Meetinq Regarding Surface Water ' Management Plan and Approval of Surface Water Management Plan COUNCIL ACTION: 2. Consideration of Resolution No. 4050 Amending the Policy Regarding the Publication of City Council Attendance COUNCIL ACTION: 3. Consideration of Resolution No. 4051 Commending Ric Minetor As Acting Clerk-Administrator COUNCIL ACTION: i f~ +:33? i AGENDA PAGE THREE FEBRUARY 11, 1991 4. Update of New Residents Guide .. COUNCIL ACTION: 5. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Service Inventory and Analysis COUNCIL ACTION: i ai:::?: 10. REPORTS• 1. Z. 3. 4. Report of .Administrator 11. ADJOURNMENT Report of Attorney Report of Staff Report of Councilmembers: Quick, Blanchard, Rickaby, Wuori, Linke • p~4t~ Approved. a~~ ~t • PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting February 11, 1991 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:01 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 1991. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick, Blanchard, Rickaby, Wuori and Linke. ALSO PRESENT: Clerk-Administrator Orduno, Public Works Director/City Engineer Minetor, Finance Director Brager and Police Chief Ramacher. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 28, 1991, Regular Meeting MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Quick to approve January 28, 1991 minutes as amended. 5 ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Mayor Linke explained that due to unforeseen circumstances the presenter of this award could not attend the Council Meeting for the presentation of the Budget Award. Presentation of Resolution No. 4052 commending Ric Minetor for his service as Acting Clerk Administrator. • mounds View City Council lar MeetingMeeting Page Two February 11, 1991 1990 Fourth Quarter Department Head Reports Police Chief Ramacher presented the Police Department's Fourth Quarter Report by comparing statistical data from 1989 with that of 1990. In most areas all statistical data was about the same. Councilmember Rickaby inquired about the DARE Program. Police Chief Ramacher briefly explained the activities of the DARE Program. Finance Director Brager presented a review of the Finance Department's fourth quarter for 1990 and the goals for the first quarter of 1991. 6. RESIDENT'S REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Alice Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, inquired about two items on the Accounts Payable list: horseback riding instruction and ammo reloader. Mayor Linke felt they were items that were part. of programs for Park and Recreation, but directed Clerk-Administrator Orduno to look into this item. 7. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA The Clerk-Administrator read the Consent Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Rickaby/Wuori to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 8. INFORMATIONAL MEETING REGARDING SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN: Ric Minetor introduced Mike Lobemeir from Short-Elliott-Hendrickson to present the Surface Water Management Plan. Councilmember Rickaby expressed the following concerns: 1) what is the impact of each proposed capital improvement on the amount of runoff that will leave Mounds View through the drainage system?; 2)she would like to see an itemization of .the manner in which the $20,000 administration costs will be spent to implement the utility; and 3} how can the plan be trimmed to be more cost effective and still meet the mandate of the statute. • unds View City Council ~gular Meeting Page Three February 11, 1991 Russell Pahl, 7940 Greenfield Avenue asked if there were any other methods of drainage other that what had been proposed. Had there been information to the public so they could study other alternatives? Mike Lobermeir, SEH, noted the meetings that had been held in the past to .discuss this plan, and also explained a special newsletter had been mailed to each residence in the City of Mounds View. After listening to Mr. Lobermeir explain the reasons for proper drainage, i.e. water in backyards, basements etc., Mr. Russell Pahl, 7940 Greenfield Avenue, questioned whether the taxpayer was responsible for building in a swamp. Public Works Director/City Engineer Ric Minetor responded to this question by explaining the City's policy regarding easements for drainage to Mr. Pahl. Russell Pahl questioned if the wetlands were being drained and how did this affect their preservation. Mayor Linke explained that nothing was being drained but that there are insufficient wetlands available for storage and that it is not feasible to store water on streets or on private property. The wetlands represent a very functional place to put the water when it rains. Discussion followed around the need for private residences. concentrated on the area. Russell Pahl wanted water through nature by Councilmember Rickaby and Mayor Linke revolving easements, their purposes and the impact to Councilmember Rickaby's concerns were Ardan Avenue wetland and the Groveland Park to know the size of the pipe used to move the 31 gravity methods. Further discussion followed as to why water could not be stored in the Groveland, Ardan area. It was stated by Public Works Director/City Engineer Ric Minetor that storage in this area would be more costly because a pumping station would be required to move water on the site. Russell Pahl questioned if building codes were being enforced with regard to developments off Long Lake Road. Is the City making sure that the low land is above street level? Public Works Director/City Engineer Minetor assured Mr. Pahl. that building codes were being enforced. t unds View City Council Page Four ~gular Meeting February 11, 1991 Counclmember Rickaby questioned if Judicial Ditch #1, which carries flow to Highway 10, would be replacedith a storm sewer. Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, had some questions regarding pipe on north side of Laport Meadows. What drains Laport Meadows? Councilmember Blanchard that she has had calls from residents and she feels that people are not happy and are very confused about this issue. She questioned if the Rice Creek Watershed District has approved the City's drainage plan. Mike Lobermier stated that Rice Creek Watershed District will take action on the City's plan on February 21st. Councilmember Rickaby asked Mr. Lobermier how Spring Lake will be handled. His response was that there was a model ordinance published by the DNR for shoreline issues. Russell Pahl inquired if there was a master plan for the entire city and what was the extent of the pipe being laid. Mr. Pahl also described what he felt was a definition of a wetland. Councilmember Rickaby asked again how the $20,000 would be used • and still wanted to see an itemization of the costs. Public Works Director Ric Minetor explained the financing regarding the usage of these monies and the distribution. Councilmember Blanchard asked Mr. Lobermier what would happen if the plan was tabled at this time. Mr. Lobermier explained that the City has 120 days to adopt and 180 days to bring the plan into compliance. Councilmember Rickaby moved to amend the plan and to delay the submission of the Plan to Rice Creek Watershed District. There was no second to this motion. Motion Failed to lack of second. Debbie Allman, Pinewood Circle, inquired about wetland near Pinewood Circle and Edgewood Drive. She stated this wetland is essentially dry. What is it's designation? Mr. Lobermier, SEH, explained that this area would be used as a sediment basin for sediment removal which in turn is a pollutant reducer. unds View City Council ~gular Meeting Page Five February 11, 1991 Discussion again followed regarding easements purchased by the City and areas on private properties which are to be maintained as a wetland. Bill Frits inquired if this plan was subject to any changes once it is approved by Rice Creek Watershed District. Mayor Linke stated that the plan will always be under review. If anew plan comes along that better suits Mounds View the old plan can be revised. Discussion centered on the fact that throughout the plan reference is made to utility. Mr. Minetor explained that a utility, as a financing method, has not been decided upon and suggested that the way to make it clearer would be to remove all references to a utility. Mr. Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, questioned section 3.2.9, which is a continuation of table 3.5, and asked if there is a budget line item for this with supporting documentation. • Mike Lobermier, SEH, responded that some items were specifically budgeted but some were general items. Mr. McCarty asked if the Council or consultant anticipated at this time a reallocation to utility accounts of items previously supported by the tax levy? Would these items be supported by utility acitivity? Public Works Director/City Engineer stated that the purpose tonight was to approve the Plan and the specifics of a financing method would be explored in depth at a later time. Mr. McCarty, questioned if it was the Council's intent to use this Plan and utility charges to escape levy limits. Mayor Linke stated that new items would be paid for under the Plan, but existing items would be paid for under the Streets fund. Public Works Director/City Engineer suggested the Plan be adopted with the contingency that all areas referencing utility, will be stricken from the Plan. Russell Pahl stated that he would like to see an itemized statement. He said that there had been nothing publicized that listed the dollar figures and suggested putting off adoption. unds View City Council ~gular Meeting Page Six February 11, 1991 Mayor Linke stated that the document is very lengthy and could not be published in the Bulletin, but that the Plan has been available for review at City Hall. Councilmember Wuori stated that. there had been public meetings and a special mailing regarding the Plan. Councilmember Rickaby stated that portions of the Plan's financial information been carefully avoided at all meetings. She again stated she would bring forth a motion that would delay approval of the Plan by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Councilmember Quick made a motion to approve the Plan with the contingency that all reference to utilities be stricken. Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the Plan with all references to utilities stricken. 3 ayes 2 nays Motion Carried i Mayor Linke stated that the next step would be the implementation of the Surface Water Management Plan. Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to adopt Resolution No. 4050. Amending Resolution No. 2590 Establishing Policy Regarding the Publication of City Council Attendance Records. Discussion was centered around the amending of this policy by replacing the word "regular" in paragraphs 3 and 5 of the resolution and paragraphs 1 and 3 of the public notice by adding "all scheduled Council meetings"in those areas. Motion/Second: Rickaby/Blanchard to amend motion to replace the word "regular" with "all scheduled meetings of the Council" contingent upon reviewal by the City Attorney. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Clerk-Administrator Orduno reported an update had been done to the New Residents Guide reflecting the Councilmember's suggested changes. She advised the Council that she was having staff thoroughly go through the guide for revisions. The revised draft will be resubmitted at a later date for Council review. Clerk-Administrator Orduno reviewed the anticipated LGA cuts to the City of Mounds View. Because of these cuts, she recommended that the City conduct a service inventory and analysis. The unds View City Council ~gular Meeting Page Seven February 11, 1991 purpose of the inventory/analysis would be to determine the services currently offered, future service needs, the cost associated with each service, alternative avenues of service delivery and the establishment of service priorities. This process could involve a resident survey to determine citizen priorities. The analysis could be accomplished by the aid of an outside consultant. 5 ayes O nays Motion Carried 13. REPORT OF ATTORNEY: City Attorney Mark Rarney was out ill. Public Works Director/City Engineer Ric Minetor presented Resolution No. 4052 to Approve the Hiring of Tracy Green as a Permanent Part-Time Public Works Secretary as of February 25, 1991 at a salary of $7.40 per hour with a six month probationary period. 3 ayes 2 nays Motion Carried Councilmember Rickaby stated she approved of the hiring but did not understand why the new Public Works Part-Time Secretary would • not be able to be utilized in the administration of the Surface Water Management Plan. Councilmember Blanchard stated she voted no to the hiring because she felt this was a bad time to add a new employee in light of LGA to the hiring because she felt this was a bad time to hire with the LGA cuts and that spending should be conserved. Mayor Linke and Councilmember Quick concurred that this position could free up the Public Works Foreman to spend his time doing the work that he needs to be accomplishing and not having to do so much of the paperwork. 14. REPORT OF COUNCILMEMBERS: Quick, Blanchard, Rickaby, Wuori and Linke. Councilmember Quick had no report. Councilmember Blanchard had no report. Councilmember Rickaby reported that she had attended the League of Minnesota Cities orientation for newly elected officials. There was a presentation by the Mayor of Moorehead at which he spoke on Councils and staff and how to handle certain citizen • complaints and negative feedback. She requested that the City's citizen complaint policy be considered for discussion at the next agenda session. r~ unds View City Council ~gular Meeting Councilmember Wuori had no report. Page Eight February 11, 1991 Mayor Linke had no report, however, he mentioned that Irondale High School had come in second in the drum line competition. They were beat out by a drum line that had been past national champions. Mayor Linke satisfied a question of Bill Frits' regarding the water utility. Mr. Bill Frits inquired as to what the large building was used for by the Public Works Garage. Public Works Director/City Engineer Minetor explained its use as a cold storage facility for salt and sand and various large equipments. 15. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR: Clerk-Administrator Orduno reported that the State Conference for the League of Minnesota Cities is in Rochester this year from June 11 through June 14th. Orduno also reported that the Ramsey County League of Local Government • would be meeting in Room 5 at the State Office Building on February 1991 and encouraged the Council to attend. 16. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Samantha Orduno Clerk-Administrator /mjs