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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2012/09/10PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 10, 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, September 10, 2012, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, September 10, 2012, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS Resolution 7988, Authorizing a Step Increase Wage Adjustment for Neil Hiatt, Mounds View Public Works Maintenance. City Administrator Ericson indicated that Neil Hiatt was a public works employee and that his supervisor, Don Peterson has reviewed his performance and it was determined he has satisfactorily performed his assigned duties. He explained that according to the labor agreement a step increase was warranted and would be effective October 3, 2012. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt 7988, Authorizing a Step Increase Wage Adjustment for Neil Hiatt, Mounds View Public Works Maintenance. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Resolution 7989, Approving Baseball Field Improvements at Lambert Park. Public Works Director DeBar indicated Lambert Park has had a number of improvements in the past year. The remaining improvement was the reconstruction of the baseball field. The original field and fencing was removed to make room for the shelter. The new ballfield would be configured for t-ball and little league use. Staff solicited quotes from qualified vendors for new fencing. The low bid was received from Century Fence of Forest Lake for $10,640. In addition to the fencing, a couple of concrete slabs would be needed for player benches, as well as grading and turf establishment. He estimated this expense to be $5,500. The Park Commission recommended approval of this work at their July meeting and $40,000 was budgeted for 2012 to cover the expenses. If adopted, the ballfield would be available for use in 2013. Mayor Flaherty questioned if staff had exact numbers on the concrete and grading work. Public Works Director DeBar commented these numbers would be finalized this week. He recommended the Council approve the presented Resolution with the expense not to exceed $16,140. Council Member Mueller asked where funds would come from if the expense were to go over the estimated amount. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the additional monies would be taken from the Park Dedication Fund, only if needed. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7989, Approving Baseball Field Improvements at Lambert Park adding an additional therefore that the expenses will not exceed $16,140. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Resolution 7990, Accepting Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church and Authorizing Distribution of Funds. City Administrator Ericson indicated Bethlehem Baptist Church has been providing the City with donations since 2004. The amount being donated for 2012 would be approximately $35,000. City Staff, the YMCA and the Park and Recreation Commission have discussed and made several recommendations on how to best utilize these funds. City Administrator Ericson recommended the Council consider the following projects: skate resistant flooring at Hillview Park, recreation equipment, teen outreach music studio at the Community Center, DARE program supplies, $750 to the North Suburban Police Chaplain, Towns Edge Terrace Dental Clinic and $2,929 to the Economic Development Committee Fund. Staff recommended approval of the Resolution as presented. Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the Towns Edge Dental Clinic. City Administrator Ericson explained this was the third dental clinic sponsored by Bethlehem Baptist. The program would bring in a mobile dental clinic to provide dental services for residents that may not have the funding to cover necessary dental needs. He commented the expense for the clinic was $650. Mayor Flaherty indicated this was a wonderful service that could benefit other neighborhoods in the community. City Administrator Ericson indicated this could be discussed further and Ramsey County could also be brought in. He noted only a limited number of residents could be served on a daily basis. Council Member Mueller commented the beauty of this program was that it targeted specific neighborhoods and allowed patrons to walk to the mobile unit. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7990, Accepting Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church and Authorizing Distribution of Funds. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA None. 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 None. 11. REPORTS Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Mueller reported there was a lot of activity in the community with schools back in session. She discussed articles in the most recent Mounds View Matters. It was noted the Mounds View Business Council would begin meeting again in September. The first meeting was scheduled for September 12, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. and Mayor Flaherty would be the keynote speaker. Council Member Gunn encouraged the public to participate in Irondale’s homecoming, which was scheduled for Friday, September 21st. She noted the football team has won its first two games this season. Mayor Flaherty noted tomorrow was the 11 year anniversary of 9/11. He encouraged the community to keep all victims and their family members in their thoughts and prayers. Council Member Gunn encouraged the public to thank a Police Officer, Fireman or EMT for their service to the community. Mayor Flaherty commented the fall clean-up day would be October 6th. Information on the items that would be accepted was available on the City’s website. B. Reports of Staff. Public Works Project Updates Public Works Director DeBar updated the Council on Public Works projects. He reported Area E of the Street and Utility Improvement project was ahead of schedule and going well. The project should be substantially complete by November 15th. He reviewed the final paving schedule in detail noting all utility work was complete. Public Works Director DeBar noted Area F had the topographical survey completed and work was set to begin on this area early in 2013. A street committee meeting would be held in October and November for the affected residents. Public Works Director DeBar commented the water tower was progressing nicely. He anticipated the tower would be completed on or before October 15th. He expected to have the final coat of paint on the tower in the next few weeks, along with the City’s logo. Public Works Director DeBar stated the County Road 10/Silver Lake Road intersection was scheduled to be reconstructed in 2013 by the County. He discussed the changes that would be made to this intersection with the Council in detail. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the County Road H Bridge over 35W would be replaced in 2015. He noted MnDOT may complete the entire intersection at that time. Public Works Director DeBar noted the playground at Lambert Park would be installed in the coming weeks. He noted the hockey rink at Hillview Park would be demolished and rebuilt this year. Quotes were received for this and the Park Commission has agreed to hold off on this item until 2013. Public Works Director DeBar explained that Mustang Drive would be sent out for RFP for engineering services. He noted geotechnical services have been completed on this roadway already. His concern with this project would be the resolving the storm water issues in this area. Public Works Director DeBar noted Silver View Pond would have several aerators installed this week. He indicated the Council may need to consider dredging this pond in the future to return it to its original condition, along with reconstructing the trail. Public Works Director DeBar commented the Community Center roof was completed. In addition, the HVAC cleaning had been done and the tiles were replaced in the Event Center. Staff was seeking bids on a new building automation system. He noted the Kitchen rooftop unit was shot and would need to be replaced. The unit was 14 years old and had a life expectancy of 15 years. A recommendation would be brought to the Council regarding this matter in the near future. Public Works Director DeBar noted the engineering department was working on updating the City’s Pavement Management Program. The City Forester has been addressing Oak Wilt issues, along with Emerald Ash Borer concerns. He noted Rick Wriskey has stated this would be his last year as the City Forester. Public Works Director DeBar noted the exterior wall study was complete. The study found approximately $250,000 of work that needed to be completed on City buildings in the coming years. 2. Other Reports Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the water level of Spring Lake. City Administrator Ericson indicated he would report back to the Council with this information. City Administrator Ericson stated last week he attended a meeting with the Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative. He commented on the items discussed at the meeting in further detail. City Administrator Ericson explained that Tyco Sushi Restaurant and Sandwich King was closed last week by Ramsey County. Several issues needed to be addressed prior to reopening. City Administrator Ericson stated the Metropolitan Airports Commission would meet on Wednesday, September 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Blaine City Hall. He reviewed the proposed improvements for the airport in the near future, noting the east west runway would not be closed in the foreseeable future. City Administrator Ericson stated he would be meeting with Ramsey County this week to discuss the recycling efforts of the City. Council Member Mueller noted Pastor Jim Purdham passed away this last week. She sent her condolences to his family and congregation. Council Member Mueller indicated comedian Louie Anderson recently held an event at Moe’s. Future comedic events were scheduled and would continue to be held at Moe’s. She encouraged those interested in attending to contact Moe’s for further information. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, October 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 24, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.