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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA App BO v
Regular Meeting
January 24,2011
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10,Mounds View,MN 55112
7:00 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Stigney, Hull,Mueller, Gunn.
NOT PRESENT: None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday,January 24,2011, City Council Agenda.
IIIMOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, January 24, 2011, agenda as
presented.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
5. PUBLIC INPUT
None.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Resolution 7728,a Resolution of Appreciation for Valerie Amundsen.
Mayor Flaherty recognized Valerie Amundsen for her dedication to the Mounds View Streets and
Utility Committee.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7728,
Approving a Resolution of Appreciation for Valerie Amundsen.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
B. Resolution 7729,a Resolution of Appreciation for Nathan Bjerke.
• Mayor Flaherty reviewed the Resolution of Appreciation for Nathan Bjerke and thanked him for
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his service to the Streets and Utility Committee.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7729,
Approving a Resolution of Appreciation for Nathan Bjerke.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 7730,a Resolution of Appreciation for Jackie Entsminger.
Mayor Flaherty reviewed the Resolution of Appreciation for Jackie Entsminger and thanked her
for her dedication to the Economic Development Commission.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7730,
Approving a Resolution of Appreciation for Jackie Entsminger.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
D. Resolution 7731,a Resolution of Appreciation for Bob Glazer.
Mayor Flaherty reviewed the Resolution of Appreciation for Bob Glazer and thanked him for his
service on the Mounds View Streets and Utility Committee.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7731, III
Approving a Resolution of Appreciation for Bob Glazer.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:05 p.m.Public Hearing for the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
853, Amending Title 1000 of the City Code (Building and Development
Regulations).
Community Development Director Roberts indicated this evening was the second reading for
Ordinance 853. The first reading was held on January 10th and there was some discussion at that
meeting regarding Section 1006. Staff has made the changes requested by the Council and
recommended adoption of the Ordinance.
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Hearing no public input,Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Council Member Mueller questioned how contractors would be notified of the changes to the
City's Ordinance. Community Development Director Roberts explained that the amended
Ordinance would be placed on the City's website.
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 853, Amending
Title 1000 of the City Code (Building and Development Regulations) and publish a summary of
the Ordinance.
ROLL CALL: Hull/Stigney/Mueller/Gunn/Flaherty.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 856, Amending Chapter 1113 of
the Zoning Code,Adding Permitted and Conditional Uses to the B-2,Limited
Business,Zoning District.
Community Development Director Roberts indicated this evening was the second reading of
Ordinance 856. The first reading was held on January 10`h. Staff reviewed the revisions within
the code and recommended approval of the Ordinance.
Council Member Mueller asked why restaurants with drive through services would be prohibited
in this district. Community Development Director Roberts explained it was the Planning
Commission and staff's opinion that a drive through would be a traffic concern to the
neighborhood.
• MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 856,
Amending Chapter 1113 of the Zoning Code,Adding Permitted and Conditional Uses to the B-2,
Limited Business,Zoning District and publish a summary of the Ordinance.
ROLL CALL: Hull/Stigney/Mueller/Gunn/Flaherty.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 7726, Authorizing a Step Wage Adjustment for Officer Greggory
Neumann of the Mounds View Police Department.
Assistant City Administrator Crane explained that Officer Neumann's performance has been
reviewed and found to be satisfactory. To remain consistent with the union contract, a step
increase was warranted at this time. Staff recommends approval of the step increase effective
February 1,2011.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Adopt Resolution 7726, Authorizing a Step Wage
Adjustment for Officer Greggory Neumann of the Mounds View Police Department.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
D. Resolution 7725, Approval to Initiate the Process to Fill the Pending Vacant
Accountant Position.
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Finance Director Beer indicated Mary Tarek has served the City for 30+years and will be retiring
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on April 22nd. Ms. Tarek will be dearly missed by all. He requested that the Council allow staff
to fill her position in advance to utilize Ms. Tarek's skills and abilities to train the new employee.
Staff recommended Council approve Resolution 7725.
Council Member Mueller questioned the timing on this issue. Finance Director Beer explained
applications would be taken for three weeks and then reviewed by staff to find the most qualified
candidates. Interviews would take approximately one week and Staff hoped to have an employee
onboard by mid-March. This would allow the new employee to be trained in for a month before
Ms. Tarek's retirement.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7725,
Approval to Initiate the Process to Fill the Pending Vacant Accountant Position.
Council Member Stigney requested that the job description require a four year accounting degree.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
E. Resolution 7727,Approving the 2011 Seasonal Public Works Positions.
Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated in the past the City has required ten seasonal
summer positions. Due to the budget constraints, the public works department was requesting
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wage increases.
Mayor Flaherty thanked staff for bringing this to Council in a timely manner. He was pleased
there was no proposed wage increase.
Council Member Mueller thanked the public works department for being conservative with their
seasonal help as this assisted with the budget.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7727,
Approving the 2011 Seasonal Public Works Positions.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
F. Resolution 7724,Accepting Miscellaneous Cash Donations for 2010.
Finance Director Beer indicated the State requires that donations be accepted by Resolution.
Donations made in 2010 totaled $465. Staff presented the Resolution to Council and
recommended approval,thanking the anonymous donors.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7724,
Accepting Miscellaneous Cash Donations for 2010.
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Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Mueller asked to remove Item B.
Mayor Flaherty asked to remove Item C.
A. Licenses for Approval. ••• • • •• " : . • . :, • , , " . ... . . • . .• . . :,
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Care,Inc.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Consent Agenda Item A.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
B. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, February 14, 2011, at 7:05 p.m. to
• Approve an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor, Bowling, and Restaurant Business
License Transfer from Moundsvista, Inc. to Mermaid Acquisition Group,
Inc.,(dba The Mermaid),located at 2200 Highway 10.
Council Member Mueller stated the Public Hearing for the Mermaid would be held on February
14`h. She encouraged all those interested in speaking on the topic to attend the meeting.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, February 14,
2011, at 7:05 p.m. to Approve an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor,Bowling, and Restaurant Business
License Transfer from Moundsvista, Inc. to Mermaid Acquisition Group, Inc., (dba The
Mermaid),located at 2200 Highway 10.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 7732, Approving a Tree Trimming Contract with 4 Seasons Tree
Care,Inc.
Mayor Flaherty requested additional information on this contract and asked what would happen
if the Council did not approve the tree trimming services. Public Works Director DeBar
explained the tree trimming services benefitted the City's parks and provided for clear public
rights-of-way. He indicated that the City loses very few trees during storms because of the
proper trimming.
• Council Member Mueller felt the wage within the estimate was reasonable considering the
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professional skilled services that would be provided to the City.
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7732,
Approving a Tree Trimming Contract with 4 Seasons Tree Care, Inc.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented.
Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council.
Council Member Gunn reported she attended a meeting with the school district regarding District •
Enhancement. She explained there was a mix of people and organizations in attendance. The
goal was to discuss how to benefit the youth in the community as needs were on the rise. The
committee was also looking to address the increasing diversity in our schools. Council Member
Gunn indicated additional meetings were scheduled to work through the issues and she would
report back to the Council with additional information.
Council Member Mueller stated the interaction with people in our community greatly affected
the personality of the City. She encouraged residents to consider volunteering within the City of
Mounds View. The Festival in the Park Committee was still seeking volunteers to assist with the
2011 event. She reviewed the positions available and encouraged all interested to be in contact
with her for further information.
Council Member Mueller explained that recently Western Bank received awards based on the
great service and staffing provided at this bank.
Mayor Flaherty stated all those interested in receiving additional information on the City of
Mounds View could check the City's website to view recent information and happenings.
B. Reports of Staff.
City Administrator Ericson stated last week staff completed data practices training with Kennedy
&Graven. He then reviewed the work session agenda.
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City Administrator Ericson explained the Town Hall meeting was scheduled for April 18, 2011
at City Hall.
City Administrator Ericson indicated staff met with the new Program Coordinator, Richard
Spitzka, at the Community Center today. Mr. Spitzka had a great deal of experience and would
serve the community well.
City Administrator Ericson reviewed he has met with both LELS negotiating groups. For the
time being, negotiations were being put on hold to allow for the State to resolve their budget
issues.
Public Works Director DeBar indicated the public works department would like to have a
dedicated emergency generator for the City Hall as this was the emergency operation center. He
stated the State surplus had a generator available for $5,000 and the unit would need a cover,
which would be an additional $3,000.
Public Works Director DeBar explained $65,000 was budgeted in 2011 for this unit but with the
surplus unit available, the City would only spend approximately$15,000 after properly installing
and fencing in the unit. He indicated the unit would provide standby power for the City in case
of an emergency and a Resolution would come before the Council at the February 14th meeting.
IllC. Reports of City Attorney.
City Attorney Riggs thanked staff for the great questions and discussion held at the Data
Practices training.
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday,February 7,2011,at 7:00 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday,February 14,2011,at 7:00 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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