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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2011/07/11 • PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA Ap pito VED Regular Meeting July 11,2011 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10,Mounds View,MN 55112 7:02 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,July 11,2011, City Council Agenda. • MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, July 11, 2011, agenda as presented. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 7808, Approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Bauer Welding,2159 Mustang Drive. Planning Associate Heiler explained. that Doug Banda, owner of auer Welding t'-, Metal Fabrication was requesting approval of an amendment to an existing conditional use permit (CUP). In August of 2004, a conditional use permit was approved to allow outdoor storage for this property. The applicant conrtructe a 50' ,. 80' paved area on the north side of the v1.?._diva One of the conditions of the CUP approval was that the gravel driveway leading from the parking • lot to the storage area be improved with a hard surface within three years. After three years, the Mounds View City Council July 11,2011 Regular Meeting Page 2 • economy had slowed, and the owner requested an extension. Two two-year extensions were granted by Staff. At this time, Mr. Bauer was requesting that the condition requiring a hard surface driveway be removed from his CUP. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Mayor Flaherty noted he toured the Bauer Welding last Thursday and indicated this company was a great addition to the City of Mounds View. He thanked Mr. Bauer for his fine facility and did not object to the CUP amendment. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7808, Approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Bauer Welding, 2159 Mustang Drive. Council Member Gunn stated Bauer Welding was a great asset to the community and thanked them for their many years of service to the City of Mounds View. Mayor Flaherty encouraged Mr. Bauer to participate in Festival in the Park. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 7807, Approving the 2011 Mounds View Festival in the Park • Contract. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated the Council was being asked to approve a contract between the non-profit Festival in the Park organization and the City of Mounds View. She noted the only change from last year's contract was the Festivals date. Staff recommends approval of the contract as submitted. Council Member Stigney questioned if the contribution from Twin Cities Gateway CVB off set the expenses needed from the City. City Administrator Ericson explained those funds were restricted and had to be used for advertising and signage. The expenses from the City were to pay for public works and police services for the event. Mayor Flaherty asked how plans were coming along for the Festival. Assistant City Administrator Crane noted the layout of the park would be slightly altered due to the water tower rehabilitation but all events would take place as planned. The parade was changed to be held in the morning i n.: ad of the after con. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/N.Teller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7807, Approving the J7xecution of the 20 t""_1 Mounds View Festival in tii Park Cont:sot. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. • Mounds View City Council July 11,2011 • Regular Meeting Page 3 C. Resolution 7809, Approving a Revised Position Description and Authorizing the Advertisement for Rehiring a Public Works Maintenance Worker in the Sanitary Sewer Division. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated the City recently received a resignation letter from Nate Behlen, from the public works sanitary sewer division and his last day of work was July 13`h. Staff reviewed the importance of this position and recommends that it be refilled. For this reason, Staff is recommending the Council revise the position description and authorize the advertisement for rehiring a public works maintenance work in the sanitary sewer division. If authorized, Staff would advertise for the position with applications due on July 29`h Council Member Stigney questioned if the public works employee was cross trained to assist with other public works tasks. Public Works Director DeBar stated a line item was added to assure that the new hire would assist with snow removal, sewer backups, tree removals, potholes, etc. He noted the City would be seeking a candidate with a certain level of expertise in the sanitary sewer area. Council Member Stigney encouraged staff to add another line item to ensure that this employee would be properly cross trained for the public works department. Public Works Director DeBar noted he could add another line item stating this candidate shall complete other duties as assigned by the Public Works Supervisor. He then reviewed the language included in the union contract stating the person would need certain skills and abilities prior to advancing. Council Member Mueller requested language be added to the primary objective stating this person will be cross trained in all public works maintenance divisions. The Council agreed with this suggestion. Mayor Flaherty questioned how the City would cover the needed work in the sanitary sewer service division over the next two months, while filling this position. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated a seasonal worker has been assisting with the work. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7809, Approving a Revised Position Description and Authorizing the Advertisement for Rehiring a Public Works Maintenance Worker in the Sanitary Sewer Division, as revised. Council Member Stigney requested the language be clarified with regard to purchasing as directed by the Public Works Supervisor. Mayor Flaherty suggested the resolution read "Hiring" for the position and not "Rehiring". The Co :icil was in agreement with this correction. Cos.:oil Member Mueller thanked Nate Bahlen for his dedicated service to the City of Mounds View over the past six years and wished Bins well. • Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council July 11,2011 Regular Meeting Page 4 • D. Resolution 7810,Approving Trade-In Program for the Skid Steers. Public Works Supervisor Peterson reviewed the trade-in program details with the Council noting the City has been participating in this program for the past 12 years. He noted the City could purchase a new skid loader each year for a fraction of the price of a unit. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated the Units #136 and #130 were both due for trade this year. He indicated $7,300 was allocated in the 2011 budget for the two units and $8,329.56 was needed. Staff recommends the Council approve the trade-in of both units. Council Member Mueller questioned if the skid steers were used for snow removal in the winter. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated these units were used for snow removal on City sidewalks and trails. Mayor Flaherty asked the age of Unit #136. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated that unit was from 2009 and Unit#130 was from 2010. Mayor Flaherty questioned if the City should be looking into keeping the skid steer units versus continually trading in the units. He understood there were maintenance expenses on these units but felt the City could save money in the long run by owning the units. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated the City uses the skid steers a great deal and all repairs were covered under warranty and have not been an expense of the City. He indicated the program was a cost savings 111111 measure for the City. Council Member Mueller commented she worked for a private contractor in the past and with the long term maintenance costs needed on these units, she felt the City was saving money in the long run. She fully supported the program. Council Member Stigney asked if both units would be traded in next year. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated the City could opt to trade in one or both units. He explained this varied depending on if the program had buyers for the City's units. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7810, Approving Trade-In Program for the Skid Steers,Units#130 and#136. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 7011,Approvkig the Purchase cf a Dump Truck. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated in 1996 the City 1 chased a pone L-8000 Series Dump Truck, Unit #133. This unit is used for snow removal, ice control, hauling debris and assisting with asphalt paving. The City has rehlacch>these units every :? years which allows for the fleet to handle routine maintenance repairs, i pit over the past fiva; years this unit has incurred over $11,000 in repairs. • Mounds View City Council July 11,2011 Regular Meeting Page 5 Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained that given the age and increased maintenance expenses on the unit, Staff is recommending the Council replace the unit with a similar unit. Staff recommends a 2011 Freightliner Unit from I-State Truck Center with a plow from Aspen Companies. He noted that the current dump truck would be traded in bringing the total expense for the dump truck down to $128,000. The public works department budgeted $140,000 for this purchase in 2011. Council Member Stigney asked how many dump trucks the City had at this time. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated the City had three dump trucks, all were diesel and each had a plow. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7811, Approving the Purchase of a Dump Truck. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA None. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 411 Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 23,2011, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Stigney requested a revision on Page 14, towards the bottom, to indicate he was unhappy with the grievance but supported arbitration. He also requested Dave Olsen's name be spelled correctly on Page 15. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the May 23, 2011, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. B. v 3,20 _, • yr Ccuncii Mc.%r Mina T; OTION/SECOI Gunn/Hull. To Approve the.Jui e 13, 2011, City Council I-17 C°ting mini s p_Csc_.tcc. • Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council July 11,2011 Regular Meeting Page 6 1111 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Mayor Flaherty indicated the Five Cities Mayor meeting was held this afternoon at the New Brighton City Hall. The main topic of interest was cost sharing activities. Council Member Mueller stated the City of New Brighton would be holding a public hearing on July 19th at 7:00 p.m. for an organization that was the looking to purchase the building on Old Highway 8 and Highway 96. The proposed use would be transitional housing for newly released inmates. Mayor Flaherty read an email from Louise Fester directed to Public Works Director Nick DeBar regarding a sink hole on Brighton Lane. Ms. Fester thanked the City for their prompt attention to the concern. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson commented on the Three City Meeting he recently attended stating a task force was going to be created to look at the naming of County Highway 10 as this roadway flows through the three communities (Blaine, Spring Lake Park and Mounds View). City Administrator Ericson indicated that transits routes may be affected through the State • government shut down. He stated the City should expect service reductions for the coming weeks until the State reaches an agreement on the budget. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday,August 1,2011,at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday,July 25,2011,at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi si aenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 411