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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2011/06/13 • PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA AP pit° Regular Meeting June 13,2011 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10,Mounds View,MN 55112 7:01 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,June 13,2011,City Council Agenda. • MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, June 13, 2011, agenda as presented. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Public Information Meeting for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)—Nick DeBar Public Works Director DeBar presented the Council with updated information on the City's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). He indicated the City was to hold a public informational meeting annually. Public Works Director DeBar reviewed the goals of the SWPPP program and control measures in detail. He explained the City has a new "Adopt a Rain Garden" program to assist with maintaining and beautifying these areas. Public Works Director DeBar noted the City was responsible for cleaning City sewer lines once a year, along with relining and televising various lines. He further reviewed the activities of the Public Works Department over the past year explaining how each activity affected the • stormwater system. Mounds View City Council June 13,2011 Regular Meeting Page 2 • Council Member Mueller requested the information provided this evening be posted on the City's website. Public Works Director DeBar stated he would have it available under the public works page. Council Member Mueller questioned how residents should select phosphorous free fertilizer. Public Works Director DeBar explained that most fertilizers were now sold phosphorous free and that this change was improving the quality if the City's lakes and ponds. In addition, residents can assist the City by keeping their leaves and grass clippings out of the streets. Council Member Gunn read through a list of simple steps homeowners can take to improve water quality throughout the community. She encouraged all residents to do their part to keep debris and chemicals from the City's waterways. Finance Director Beer asked how much the SWPPP compliance plan has cost the City and if the State has assisted with this expense. Public Works Director DeBar estimated the City spends $200,000 a year on this unfunded mandate. However, this does protect the City from unnecessary flooding and increases the City's water quality. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 7798, Amending a Planned Unit Development to Allow Indoor Recreational Uses in the Mounds View • Business Park South,2280-2298 Woodale Drive. Planning Associate Heller explained the City was requesting a PUD amendment to the Mounds View Business Park South to allow for indoor recreational uses. The business park was approved in 1989 and up until recently the site had been full. However, the site now has a great deal of vacant space. A request came before the City for a trampoline park which did not comply with the City's code. Planning Associate Heller indicated the amendment would allow for a variety of recreational uses, such as roller skating rink, golf park, trampoline park, gymnastics space, etc. She indicated the Planning Commission reviewed this request at their June 1st meeting and was in favor of the amendment. Staff recommended approval of the PUD amendment as presented. Scott Nagel, the applicant from Zero Gravity Trampoline Park, reviewed his plans for the Mounds View Business Park South space. He noted trampoline parks were a new concept for the Midwest and provided a great opportunity for this light industrial space. It was explained the space would be used by an hourly rate and along with extra rooms for birthday parties. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Council Member Mueller asked if food or beverages would be served on site. Mr. Nagel 11111 Mounds View City Council June 13,2011 • Regular Meeting Page 3 explained that vending machines could be on-site but all other food for birthday parties would have to be catered to the site. Council Member Mueller questioned if there would be an age restriction within the park. Mr. Nagel stated legal waivers have to be signed by a parent in order for children to use the park. He further explained that his organization would have the necessary insurance on the facility. Council Member Stigney asked if the PUD amendment covered all the insurance requirements for recreational uses. Planning Associate Heller indicated the building owners would regulate the insurance required for the facility. Council Member Hull inquired how many employees would be needed for the use. Mr. Nagel estimated 25-30 employees would be needed at the trampoline park. Council Member Gunn questioned when the facility would be open and ready for use. Mr. Nagel hoped to have the doors open in four to five months. He stated November 1st was the goal. Mayor Flaherty asked what type of signage would be placed on the building. Mr. Nagel stated this was limited within the lease and he would have to follow those guidelines. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7798, • Amending a Planned Unit Development to Allow Indoor Recreational Uses in the Mounds View Business Park South, 2280-2298 Woodale Drive. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. B. Continued Public Hearing,Resolution 7786,a Resolution to Consider an On- Sale Wine and 3.2 Walt Liquor License Renewal for Taiko Sushi Bar located at 2394 County Highway 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was a continued public hearing from the May 23rd City Council meeting. The City Council continued the public hearing to allow the owner to be present this evening to speak further on the delinquent property tax and public utility bills. She reported the delinquent utility bill was paid on May 31st in full. However, Taiko Sushi Bar still had $42,390.97 in outstanding property taxes. Staff recommended the liquor license be denied at this time. Council could opt to approve the license with conditions. Mayor Flaherty noted the public hearing was being continued from the May 23r1 meeting. Robert Norell, 1842 Long Lake Road, New Brighton, indicated he was the first customer at Taiko Sushi Bar and continues to be a weekly customer. He noted he was speaking for the owner of Taiko Sushi, Scott, as communication was difficult for him. Mr. Norell stated that new businesses in the community have drastically affected the Taiko Sushi Bar. His business has been cut in half by 50%. Mr. Norell stated the clientele at Taiko appreciate the quality of food • provided and want to keep the establishment fully operational. He explained that only 10% of Mounds View City Council June 13,2011 Regular Meeting Page 4 the rofits from the restaurant were from liquor sales. Mr. Norell indicated that Scott has made • P q changes in personnel and was working long hours to keep his restaurant vibrant in the community. Sharon Lowery-Johnson, resident of New Brighton, noted she was also a loyal customer to Taiko Sushi bar. She stated she was proud of his establishment and the quality of the food he provided. Ms. Lowery-Johnson felt he had the best sushi in the Twin Cities. She requested the Council work with the owner to keep him operating as is. Hearing no additional public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. Council Member Hull questioned if the owner had a payment plan for the outstanding property taxes. Scott Suh, Taiko Sushi Bar, explained he has spoken with the State regarding his pay back options. As long as he continues to make payments on previous years, the State would give him two years. Council Member Gunn suggested the owner post a sign outside the restaurant with the hours of operation to encourage passer-bys to stop in. Council Member Mueller asked if a partner or bank would be interested in investing in the restaurant to assist with the current situation. Mr. Suh stated he has spoken with a bank and at this time restaurants were seen as a risky investment. He noted he would continue to seek an • investment partner. Council Member Mueller stated that without a repayment plan in place the City would not be able to allow the liquor license to be renewed. Council Member Gunn indicated the restaurant would be able to function as is, without being allowed to serve alcohol. Mr. Suh felt this would be a hardship as some of his customers expect a certain level of service with their sushi. Mr. Norell stated all liquor proceeds could go to assist with paying off the outstanding property taxes. Mayor Flaherty explained the Council was willing to work with its business owners. However, without a viable repayment plan, it would be difficult for the Council to proceed. He questioned if Mr. Suh had made any attempts to date. Mr. Suh stated he was saving to make repayments on the 2009 taxes. Mayor Flaherty questioned when the City could provide a new license. City Administrator Ericson stated the taxes would have to be paid in full before a new liquor license could be issued. Mayor Flaherty stated that the Council has worked with businesses in the past if the owners were making payments on a regular basis on the outstanding balance of property taxes. He would not be in favor of approving the renewal at this time until the owner had a repayment plan in place and was making regular payments. • Mounds View City Council June 13,2011 II/ Regular Meeting Page 5 MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7786, a Resolution Denying an On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Walt Liquor License Renewal for Taiko Sushi Bar located at 2394 County Highway 10. Council Member Hull stated the liquor license could be granted for one year allowing him to make incremental progress through 2011. He felt denying the liquor license could have a negative effect on the business. Ayes—4 Nays— 1 (Hull) Motion carried. C. Continued Public Hearing,Resolution 7785,a Resolution to Consider an On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert's Sports Bar and Entertainment located at 2400 County Road H2. Assistant City Administrator Crane explained this was a continued public hearing from the May 23rd City Council meeting. She was happy to report the City has received a full application from Robert's Sports Bar including all applicable permit fees. She noted the liquor license would be contingent on full payment of an outstanding utility bill amounting to $852.83. In addition, the City was waiting for a satisfactory background check from the Minnesota Bureau of Crimminal Apprehension. Staff recommended approval of the liquor license with conditions. Hearing no public input,Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Council Member Gunn questioned if there was any indication Robert's would be paying the outstanding utility bill. Assistant City Administrator Crane noted the amount could be assessed to Robert's property taxes as this has been done in the past. Council Member Mueller asked if there would be a disruption in service given the tight deadline for the license renewal. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated she was confident that she could complete the necessary steps to ensure that there was not a lapse in the license. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7785, a Resolution to Consider an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert's Sports Bar and Entertainment located at 2400 County Road H2. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. D. Continued Public Hearing,Resolution 7784, a Resolution to Consider an On- Sale Intoxicating LTc Tor License Renewal for TTce's located at 2n'00 County I iglr,vay 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was a continued public hearing from the May 23rd City Council meeting. She reported no action was necessary this evening as no application or fees have been received from Moe's. If an application was not received before the June 27`x'City • Council meeting the license would lapse. Mounds View City Council June 13,2011 Regular Meeting Page 6 • MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To Postpone Action on the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Moe's located at 2400 County Highway 10 to the June 27th City Council meeting. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 7800,Reapproving the Select Senior Living Final Plat. Planning Associate Heller stated Select Senior Living wanted to complete their project in the City of Mounds View. However, the bond market has not cooperated and they were still waiting to complete the final sale on bonds. The final plat has not been recorded. For this reason, Select Senior Living was requesting the Council to reapprove the final plat at this time. Council Member Mueller questioned if the Rice Creek Watershed needed to review this plat before the City granted reapproval. Planning Associate Heller stated the plan would be approved administratively through the Rice Creek Watershed before beginning as nothing has changed with the plat. Mayor Flaherty suggested a City fee be written into reapproving plat fees to assure that staff time was being covered. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7800, • Reapproving the Select Senior Living Final Plat. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution 7799,Approving Mounds View Business Licenses. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 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/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 9,2011, City Council Meeting Minutes. • Mounds View City Council June 13,2011 • Regular Meeting Page 7 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the May 9, 2011, City Council meeting minutes as presented. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Mayor Flaherty reported a toddler died at the Shoreview Chiropractic Clinic last Thursday and was a resident of Mounds View. This was a tragic accident and a trust fund has been established by National Finance Services in Cambridge, Minnesota. He stated the City's thoughts and prayers were with this family. Mayor Flaherty read a letter received from Jennifer Jackson regarding the construction on Jackson Drive and the professionalism of the construction workers. He thanked her for the letter. Mayor Flaherty reviewed the median home sales for the City of Mounds View stating there were eight homes sales already in 2011. He stated there were only six home sales in 2010. Council Member Mueller reported the Irondale High School graduation was last week. She • noted she attended the Mounds View Business Council meeting last Wednesday where Ramsey County Commissioner Tony Bennett provided an update on the TCAAP property and valuable information on the proposed development with the Minnesota Vikings. Council Member Mueller apologized for not being able to attend the recent Corvette Specialties Car Show this past weekend. She heard it was a wonderful event and looked forward to the next event at the State Fair Grounds. Council Member Mueller encouraged all to attend the Festival in the Park on Saturday, August 20`h Council Member Mueller stated she would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities conference in Rochester this coming Thursday through Saturday. She would report back to the Council at a future meeting on the event. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson indicated he had drafted a letter to the Ramsey County Commissioners regarding the potential development of the TCAAP site with the Minnesota Vikings. The letter addressed noise issues, environmental issues, access, etc. This could be further discussed in work session as well. Council Member Stigney recommended air quality issues be addressed within the letter as the air quality has been changed from good to fair in the north metro area. In addition, payment for the development should be addressed. He did not want to see the County circumvent the Charter • requirements. Mounds View City Council June 13,2011 Regular Meeting Page 8 • Council Member Gunn indicated the work being completed by MnDOT to reduce "bottlenecks" on I-694 and 35W should improve the City's air quality. Council Member Hull and Council Member Mueller approved of the letter as is. Council Member Gunn expressed concern that the letter was not presented in the proper manner and would be seen as comments instead of questions. Mayor Flaherty stated the City was expecting a response from the County based on the comments and questions within the letter. City Administrator Ericson indicated the questions stated would require a response. Council Member Mueller noted Rosedale was in favor of the one-half of one percent increase in sales to assist with funding the stadium. The Council was in favor of moving forward with the letter. City Administrator Ericson stated the City received information on a new performance measurement program from the State Auditor's office. The City could receive reimbursement if it were to proceed with this program and a resolution of participation could be reviewed at the next Council meeting. The estimated reimbursement was $1,700. He questioned how the • Council would like to proceed with this program, noting the City could complete the polling without participating in the program as well. Mayor Flaherty did not feel the reimbursement amount would cover the expense of the City to gather the necessary information. The Council was not in favor of participating in the performance measurement program. City Administrator Ericson stated the employee appreciation event was held last week. He felt the City has a wonderful group of employees. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: TUESDAY,July 5,2011,at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday,Juno 27,20E, 7:00 p.m. • Mounds View City Council June 13,2011 IIIRegular Meeting Page 9 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. III •