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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2012/05/29PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 29, 2012 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. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Tuesday, May 29, 2012, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 7938, Consider Approval of an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s located at 2400 County Highway 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was a continued public hearing from the May 14th Council meeting for Moe’s on sale intoxicating liquor license. Proper notice was sent out by the City to surrounding properties within 300 feet of Moe’s and was published in the City’s official newspaper. She indicated property taxes were current, along with all City utilities and the Mounds View Police issued a satisfactory report. The City had not yet received the criminal background check from the Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension. The Fire Department had one outstanding issue on the ceiling tiles. Staff recommended approval of the intoxicating liquor license pending receipt of a satisfactory fire report and criminal background check. If approved, the liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Mayor Flaherty continued the public hearing. Jeff Moritko, owner of Moe’s, requested clarification on how many ceiling tiles were in need of replacement. He stated he would make the necessary improvements after Staff provided this clarification. Mr. Moritko thanked the Council for their support over the last several years and then discussed a list of events planned at his establishment. He noted a Rick Criittendon, Sr. Memorial Ride, would be ending their ride at Moe’s on Saturday, June 16th. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7938, Consider Approval of an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s located at 2400 County Highway 10 contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check and fire report. Mayor Flaherty was pleased with the fact the Memorial Ride would be hosted by Moe’s. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 7940, Consider Approval of an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for El Loro located at 2535 County Highway 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was a continued public hearing from the May 14th Council meeting for El Loro’s on sale intoxicating liquor license. Proper notice was sent out by the City to surrounding properties within 300 feet of El Loro’s and was published in the City’s official newspaper. She indicated property taxes were current, along with all City utilities and the Mounds View Police and Fire Department issued a satisfactory report. The City received a satisfactory criminal background check from the Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension. Staff recommended approval of the on sale intoxicating liquor license. If approved, the liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Mayor Flaherty continued the public hearing. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7940, Consider Approval of an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for El Loro located at 2535 County Highway 10. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 7941, Consider Approval of an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor located at 2840 County Highway 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was a continued public hearing from the May 14th Council meeting for ABC Liquor’s off sale intoxicating liquor license. Proper notice was sent out by the City to surrounding properties within 300 feet of ABC Liquor’s and was published in the City’s official newspaper. She indicated property taxes were current, along with all City utilities and the Mounds View Police and Fire Department issued a satisfactory report. The City had not yet received the criminal background check from the Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension. Staff recommended approval of the off sale intoxicating liquor license pending receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check. If approved, the liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Mayor Flaherty continued the public hearing. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7941, Consider Approval of an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor located at 2840 County Highway 10 contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Resolution 7956, Authorizing Severance Payment to Kathi Osmonson, Building Official/Fire Marshal. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that effective May 4, 2012, Kathi Osmonson resigned her position as Building Official/Fire Marshal with the City of Mounds View. According to the City’s personnel manual, Ms. Osmonson is authorized a sick time pay out into her retirement plan in the amount of $857.57. In addition, vacation time was also to be paid out for a total of $709.68. Staff recommended the Council authorize the severance payment to Ms. Osmonson. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7956, Authorizing Severance Payment to Kathi Osmonson, Building Official/Fire Marshal. Council Member Mueller thanked Kathi Osmonson for the outstanding work completed on behalf of the City of Mounds View. She wished her continued success in the future. Mayor Flaherty agreed stating Ms. Osmonson was an outstanding employee for the City for many years. He indicated the City’s loss would be the State’s gain. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 872, Amending Chapter 1008 of the City Code about Dynamic Display Signs. City Administrator Ericson stated this item was introduced on May 14th and the Second Reading this evening would allow for the adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 1008 of the City Code regarding Dynamic Display signs. He reviewed the language changes noting the Code would now allow for dynamic display signs to be mounted to buildings. Staff recommended approval of the Ordinance amendment. Council Member Stigney questioned if Staff was aware of the standard size used for dynamic display signs in the industry. City Administrator Ericson was unaware of any industry standards. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 872, Amending Chapter 1008 of the City Code about Dynamic Display Signs and direct staff to publish a summary. Council Member Stigney indicated he would not support the Ordinance due to the fact the size was not properly restricted. ROLL CALL: Hull/Stigney/Mueller/Gunn/Flaherty. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Resolution 7953, Approving the Purchase of Chemical Feed Pumps. Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained that one of the responsibilities of the Public Works Department was to efficiently distribute water in the City. Chemicals and fluoride are used to purify the City’s water and were quite harsh on the feed pumps. Quotes were received to replace the City’s feed pumps from three different vendors. The low bidder was from Vessco out of Chanhassen, Minnesota in the amount of $9,267.30 plus tax. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated the expense would cover the purchase of two chlorinators, two sulphonators, four injectors and four automatic switch over systems. Staff recommended a 5% contingency for any unforeseen expenditures not to exceed $465. This was a budgeted expense and funds were available for the purchase of the chemical feed pumps. Council Member Mueller questioned if the City regularly tested the water from Well No. 5 and 6. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated the water from all wells is tested regularly by City Staff. He indicated Staff charts the level of chemicals used on a daily basis as well. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7953, Approving the Purchase of Chemical Feed Pumps. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Resolution 7954, Approving the Purchase of Software Upgrade for WinCan. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated one of the main infrastructures the Public Works Department maintains for the City is the sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines. The Public Works Department inspects these lines and makes recommendations for repairs or replacement. Currently, the lines are inspected on a five year rotating schedule. The WinCan software was originally purchased in 2004 and has not had a software upgrade since that time. The upgrade would offer versatility in analyzing the inspection and editing the reports. Public Works Supervisor Peterson reviewed the bids submitted for this purchase noting the low bidder was from Flexible Pipe in the amount of $7,000. Staff recommended a 5% contingency for any unforeseen expenditures not to exceed $350. He noted the City had $8,500 in the budget for this expense. Council Member Stigney questioned how this software would allow for review of the inspection at a later date. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated the recordings were digital and would allow for review at a later date. Council Member Mueller asked if the software upgrade included technical support. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated support was offered from the vendor at no charge. Tech support from WinCan was approximately $1,500 per day if needed by the City. He commented the program purchase was an upgrade to the current system already being used by the Public Works Department. Finance Director Beer inquired if a less expensive alternative was available for the City. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated a new system would cost approximately $15,000 with cameras being an additional $25,000-35,000. After speaking with the vendor, scaled down versions were available, but these programs would not assist with all of the needs of the Public Works Department. Mayor Flaherty approved of the preventative maintenance provided through this software program. The City was saving money in the long run by repairing the leaking underground pipes. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7954, Approving the Purchase of Software Upgrade for WinCan. Mayor Flaherty clarified that this purchase was identified by Public Works in the 2012 budget. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Resolution 7955, Approving the Purchase of a New Air Compressor. Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained the Public Works Department was responsible for blowing out all City irrigation lines and completed crack filling along City trails and parking lots. In order to complete these tasks, the Public Works Department uses an air compressor. Currently, the City’s air compressor was purchased used in 1980 and as it has aged, parts were becoming more difficult to find. A quote was received from the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture for a 185 JDU air compressor for $16,230.04 minus the $3,000 trade in value of the City’s current unit. The total cost to the City would be $13,730.04. Staff recommended a 5% contingency of $686.50 and that the Council approve the purchase of a new air compressor. Mayor Flaherty was pleased the original unit had lasted the City 30 years. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7955, Approving the Purchase of a New Air Compressor. Council Member Mueller thanked the Public Works Department for securing a trade in value for the old unit. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, June 11, 2012, at 7:05 p.m. to Consider Approval of an Outdoor Consumption Endorsement for El Loro, located at 2535 County Highway 10. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. 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: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 9, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 4, Line 18 requesting the word “only” be added after the word “not”. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 9, Line 26 requesting the Mounds View Business Counsel be spelled correctly. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the April 9, 2012, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. April 23, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the April 23, 2012, City Council meeting minutes as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Mueller stated on Thursday, May 31st at 7:00 p.m. at the Maplewood City Hall the Ramsey County League of Local Governments would be holding a meeting discussing Law Enforcement in Ramsey County. Council Member Mueller indicated on June 2nd and 3rd the Discover Aviation Days at the Blaine Airport would take place. She explained a traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall would be present at the event and encouraged all to attend. Council Member Mueller explained last week she attended the graduation of Officer Nick Erickson and K-9 dog Niko. She was pleased with the press coverage at the event and congratulated Officer Erickson on his accomplishments. Council Member Mueller congratulated all 2012 Mounds View graduates. She then reviewed the Music in the Park schedule. It was noted Festival in the Park would be held on August 18th. Volunteers were still needed to assist with the event and she encouraged those interested to contact her. Council Member Mueller noted the League of Minnesota Cities Conference would be held in Duluth this June 20-22, 2012. She would be attending the conference and was proud to note the Minnesota Women in Government would be hosting an event on Wednesday evening. Mayor Flaherty reported he and staff met with the faith based institutions in the community last week to hold a brainstorming session on how these groups could better meet the needs of the public. He would report back to the Council on future meetings. Mayor Flaherty indicated the Anoka County Airport was going to hold off indefinitely on resurfacing the east/west runway. Mayor Flaherty commented the piles of dirt outside of Red Oak Estates have been addressed by Mr. Harstad and he appreciated his efforts. The mounds of dirt were reduced considerably and the area was seeded. Council Member Gunn indicated National Night Out would be held on August 7th. She encouraged the residents to begin planning their events. B. Reports of Staff. Police Department Quarterly Report. Police Chief Kinney discussed the Police Department’s first quarter report in detail with the Council. He reviewed several statistics regarding traffic enforcement. He explained calls and adult arrests were on the rise. It was noted that traffic enforcement was becoming a focus of the department. He was pleased to report all officers were doing a wonderful job enforcing traffic laws. Police Chief Kinney commented 150 fifth grade students graduated from the DARE program again this year. He was proud that the Mounds View Police Department was able to offer this program to its students. Mayor Flaherty believed in the value of the DARE program and the positive relationships that are built up between the local youth and the police department. Police Chief Kinney thanked the students for completing the doghouse for Niko. He was pleased that the students could be involved in the Police Department’s new endeavor. He reported bullying was a major issue at the school this year and the department was continuing education on this matter. Police Chief Kinney reviewed the Safe and Sober program stating the department would continue to hold saturation events to reduce drunk and impaired driving. Lastly, he commented on the department’s new K-9. The City was proud to have its own canine and congratulated Officer Ericson on his accomplishments with Niko. Council Member Mueller requested further information on the number of vehicles parked within the Public Works fence. Police Chief Kinney explained these vehicles were seized and forfeited vehicles. Unfortunately, the process to resolve some of the matters was lengthy. Council Member Mueller questioned if the Police Department had considered having the police officers wear cameras while on patrol. Police Chief Kinney stated this was a new program and additional manufacturers were coming out new camera models. He indicated the department would continue to monitor this technology. Council Member Mueller asked how vandalism in apartment complexes should be handled. Police Chief Kinney stated the department was not able to provide temporary surveillance cameras. He encouraged the local apartment complex managers to set up their own systems to assist with deterring vandalism. Mayor Flaherty questioned why the numbers were up in the City of Mounds View. Police Chief Kinney stated the department was making more traffic stops and being proactive with enforcement. He did not feel that crime in the City of Mounds View was on the rise. The numbers were a direct result to the diligent actions of the police officers. Finance Department Quarterly Report. Finance Director Beer reviewed the Finance Department’s first quarter report with the Council. He stated the expenditures were on track for the first quarter and the fund balance would assist with covering these expenses until property taxes were collected in June. He reviewed the revenues collected from the Community Center in detail. Finance Director Beer commented the Street Improvement Project Fund had a $7 million fund balance and the City could accelerate Project Areas G and H. He noted the cable television fund may have to be used to assist with technology changes for the City. He indicated franchise renewals were being negotiated at this time. Finance Director Beer stated interest income was down for the City’s investments. The economy was not improving and the Federal Reserve has been influencing interest rates. He reviewed the new rates stating there was a significant yield rate loss on the City’s behalf. He anticipated that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates low until 2014. Finance Director Beer indicated the State Legislature passed a stadium bill and bonding bill, in addition to a 2012 tax bill. He discussed further how the 2012 tax bill would affect the City of Mounds View. He noted the housing market has bottomed out and the economy would begin to improve as the housing stock begins to be purchased again. Mayor Flaherty commented the housing market was beginning to move and houses were selling more quickly than in the past. Finance Director Beer agreed stating the number of calls from title companies was increasing. City Administrator Ericson reported today was the end date for applications for the Building Official position. The City received more than 30 applications and Staff will be reviewing this information with interviews beginning next week. City Administrator Ericson indicated the 2013 budget priorities would be discussed at the June 4th work session meeting along with long-range planning. He reviewed additional items planned for the Council to discuss at that meeting. Mayor Flaherty noted the former Pak building has been repainted. He was pleased to see that this site was being redeveloped. Council Member Mueller asked when the employee appreciation luncheon would be held. City Administrator Ericson stated the event was scheduled for Wednesday, June 13th at 11:30 a.m. He invited the City Council to attend the luncheon. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 4, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 11, 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.