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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2012/02/27 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL vE 0 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA go p BO If Regular Meeting February 27,2012 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,February 27,2012, City Council Agenda. • MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, February 27, 2012, 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, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 867, to Allow Outdoor Vending Kiosks (ex. Redbox) at Retail and Restaurant Businesses. City Administrator Ericson stated the issue before the Council would amend City Code beginning in Chapter 1112 which would allow for retail businesses and gas stations to have outdoor kiosks, allowing for the rental of movies and video games. This Ordinance was in • response to a number of businesses requesting outdoor kiosks, such as Redbox. The Planning Commission has reviewed the request and unanimously recommended amending the code to allow such kiosks. Staff read the Ordinance in full and recommended approval by the Council. Mounds View City Council February 27, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Council Member Stigney questioned if the size of the kiosks should be limited to 12 square feet. City Administrator Ericson indicated staff was not interested in limiting the size. Each retail use would have the discretion to control this issue. He did not feel the City had the size or density where three units would be needed at a single site. Council Member Mueller commended the City Council, Planning Commission and Staff for addressing this issue and bringing forward an Ordinance to support this new use. She was pleased the kiosks would be available throughout the City as it made the community more walkable. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 867, to Allow Outdoor Vending Kiosks (ex. Redbox) at Retail and Restaurant Businesses and publish a summary. ROLL CALL: Mueller/Gunn/Hull/Stigney/Flaherty. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. • B. Resolution 7902, Supporting No Change to the Fiscal Disparities Program. City Administrator Ericson stated the Council was being asked to consider a Resolution supporting no change to the Fiscal Disparities Program. He indicated Mounds View does receive a benefit from the Fiscal Disparities Program and the City would like that to be maintained. Staff recommended the Council approval of Resolution 7902. Bob Benke, director of the North Metro Mayor's Association, indicated this issue has been discussed by the House and, at this time, he did not foresee any significant changes to the Fiscal Disparities Program. He discussed the numerous benefits of the program with the Council in detail. Mr. Benke recommended the City review the report and support no change to the program. Mayor Flaherty indicated fiscal disparities came about in 1971 and assisted in creating a level playing field for business developments and the City's tax base. He fully supported the Resolution before the Council. Council Member Mueller questioned if the current fiscal disparities program reduced the bidding wars between cities when trying to attract new businesses. Mr. Benke felt this was the case, even if the impact was minimal. Council Member Mueller asked if the North Metro Mayor's Association was linked with the Mounds View City Council February 27,2012 Regular Meeting Page 3 S League of Minnesota Cities. Mr. Benke explained the North Metro website would have links to the League of Minnesota Cities available on its website. He indicated the North Metro Mayor's Association would also have links to Anoka County available as well. Mayor Flaherty stated the North Metro Mayor's Association was working hard to meet the needs of the entire region. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7902, Supporting No Change to the Fiscal Disparities Program. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 7904, Authorizing Step Increases for Police Chief Tom Kinney, Sergeant Timothy Wolf, Officer Nathan Garland, Public Works Supervisor Don Peterson, and a Longevity Increase for Officer Darrell Meyer. City Administrator Ericson stated that Staff was seeking approval of step increase for Police Chief Tom Kinney, Sergeant Timothy Wolf, Officer Nathan Garland, Public Works Supervisor Don Peterson and a longevity increase for Officer Darrell Meyer. He read Resolution 7904 in full and recommended the Council approve the Resolution authorizing the step increases. • Mayor Flaherty thanked Staff for bringing the step increases before the Council in a timely manner. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7904, Authorizing Step Increases for Police Chief Tom Kinney, Sergeant Timothy Wolf, Officer Nathan Garland, Public Works Supervisor Don Peterson, and a Longevity Increase for Officer Darrell Meyer. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 868, an Ordinance Creating a New Chapter to Title 900 Regulating Illicit Discharge and Connections to Storm Drainage System. Public Works Director DeBar stated the City was responsible for maintaining an Municipal Separate Sewer System(MS4)permit. This permit was mandated by federal regulations and was administered locally by the MPCA. The permit allows Mounds View to discharge storm water into the state's lakes waters and wetlands. Part of the permit requirement was to have the City develop and Pollution Requirement a Storm Water Implementation Program(SPPPP). Public Works Director DeBar indicated the City is mandated to eliminate illlegal discharge and connections to the storm drainage system. In order to monitor and enforce these issues, the City • was required to adopt a new Ordinance. He reviewed revisions made to the Ordinance and recommended the Council adopt Ordinance 868 and publish a summary. Mounds View City Council February 27,2012 Regular Meeting Page 4 • MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 868, an Ordinance Creating a New Chapter to Title 900 Regulating Illicit Discharge and Connections to Storm Drainage System and publish a summary. ROLL CALL: Stigney/Mueller/Gunn/Hull/Flaherty. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 7905, Approving Bidding Documents and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Area E of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. Public Works Director DeBar stated the Area E Street and Utility Improvement Project would be completed this summer. He indicated this area includes roughly four miles of City streets. He discussed the past actions on this project in detail indicating several neighborhood meetings have been held. Rice Creek Watershed District has given the City conditional approval and the plans for Sunnyside Road will be reviewed by MnDOT for State Aid compliance. Staff explained the next step was to approve bidding documents and authorize advertisement for bids. The proposed bid opening date would be March 29th for the project with a recommendation for award before the Council on April 9th Council Member Mueller noted at a previous neighborhood meeting several residents were concerned with the fact Sunnyside Road was a State Aid street. This concern led to a petition amongst the residents to remove the State Aid classification from Sunnyside Street. She requested an update from staff on this issue. Public Works Director DeBar explained the roadway would remain a Municipal State Aid (MSA) roadway and was discussed in further detail by the Council in December of 2011. He indicated the City can designate 20% of its roadways for State Aid funding. The consequences of not designating this roadway MSA would greatly increase the cost of the project. It was estimated the MSA Funding for Sunnyside Road in the project area would be $450,000. Mayor Flaherty thanked the residents for raising their concerns with the design of Sunnyside Road. He was pleased with how the issues were discussed and resolved. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7905, Approving Bidding Documents and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Area E of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Flaherty asked to remove Item 8C. • Mounds View City Council February 27,2012 Regular Meeting Page 5 • A. Set Public Hearing for Monday, March 12, 2012, at 7:05 p.m. for a Variance Appeal Request for a Garage to Exceed the Allowed Height Limit at 8027 Woodlawn Drive. B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, March 12, 2012, at 7:10 p.m. for the Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Chapter 1121 in Regard to Accessing Detached Parking Areas. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve Consent Agenda Items 8A and 8B. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 7907,Awarding Contract for Required City Fire Services. Mayor Flaherty indicated the City was part of a coalition for fire services. He requested further information on this item. City Administrator Ericson explained this contract provided for monitoring and testing of the City's fire alarm systems at City Hall and at the Community Center. It was a requirement to have the fire systems monitored and tested on a yearly basis. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7907, Awarding Contract for Required City Fire Services. • Council Member Stigney asked if the combined services contract reduced the overall expenses for the City. City Administrator Ericson stated this was the case. Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. 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. Mayor Flaherty reported last Thursday, February 23rd he and City Administrator Ericson went to • the State Capitol and testified regarding a sound wall from the Laport Meadows neighborhood to Mounds View City Council February 27, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 6 Colonial Village. Senator Wolf presented the bill. He indicated over 500 residents were affected • by the lack of a sound wall in this area. He was pleased with the reception of his comments. Mayor Flaherty indicated the City now has a K-9 unit, an all-black German shepherd that was 22 months old. The department was working on naming the dog and he would be introduced to the public at the Town Hall meeting in April. Council Member Mueller commented read an article recently noting the City of New Hope also supported the no change to the fiscal disparities program. Council Member Mueller discussed an article in the Star Tribune regarding tax forfeiture properties being at an all time high. She encouraged the Council to read this article. She thanked Kassie Petermann for her recent article on Mounds View resident Jerry Skelly. Mayor Flaherty stated this article was available in the February 23rd Sun Focus. He was pleased with the tribute to Jerry and Betty Skelly. Council Member Mueller noted the Ramsey County Commissioners were discussing the Ramsey County Dispatch System. Proposals were sent out and funding options were being discussed. She explained the City of Mounds View supports the updates. Council Member Mueller indicated Jim Miller, Executive Director of the League of Minnesota Cities, was recently hospitalized. She explained that cards and well wishes could be passed 10 along to the League of Minnesota Cities on his behalf Council Member Mueller commented the next Ramsey County League of Local Government Meeting would be hosted by the City of Mounds View at the Community Center in March. Council Member Mueller stated the next Festival in the Park meeting would be held on March 20th at 7:00 p.m. Additional volunteers were still needed to organize the event, scheduled for August 18th Council Member Mueller explained the City was seeking volunteers to reestablish the Mounds View Garden Club. In addition, the City would like to create and maintain a Veteran's Memorial Garden. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson indicated Fire Chief Zikmund applied for several grants through FEMA to assist the Fire Department with additional staffing. He would report back when further information was available. City Administrator Ericson stated Heidi Heller met with the new property manager at Kraus Anderson, Deb Goodman. The new property manager was brought up to speed with the City's • concerns. Mounds View City Council February 27, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 7 • City Administrator Ericson explained the Select Senior Living Project may not be moving forward. The purchase agreement at Groveland and Highway 10 was apparently not renewed. City Administrator Ericson was pleased to announce the Coventry Senior Living Project would be breaking ground this spring. City Administrator Ericson stated 600+ area residents attended the Home and Garden Show. The vendors made a lot of great connections at the event. City Administrator Ericson commented the Tri-City County Road 10 Task Force meeting would be held Wednesday morning at City Hall. The purpose of the committee would be discussed in an effort to rename the corridor, from 35W to Highway 47 in Blaine. City Administrator Ericson indicated the spring newsletter was available and discussed the Town Hall meeting scheduled for April of 2012. City Administrator Ericson reviewed the March work session agenda in detail. Mayor Flaherty requested the Council discuss the Home for Generations Program at the upcoming work session meeting. The Council was in favor of this suggestion. • C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs reviewed his monthly staff report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday,March 5,2012, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday,March 12,2012, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. •