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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2000/01/03PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 1. 2. 1 k i ~ ~ ~, al ~ ih., V f 11 ~ x ` ~* ~ MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER Regular Meeting January 3, 2000 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:02 P.M. ROLL CALL: Coughlin, Marty, Quick, and Thomason. NOT PRESENT: Stigney. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, January 3, 2000, City Council Agenda Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to add items to the agenda. Council Member Quick noted a possible conflict in that the Council Meeting had been scheduled to call to order at 6:00 p.m., however, the Work Session, which is typically held at 6:00 p.m., was also scheduled that evening, with no time listed. He requested clarification. City Administrator Whiting explained that the Annual Business Meeting was to call to order first, pursuant to Charter requirements, and the Work Session was to follow. immediately afterward. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To Accept the January 3, 2000, City Council Agenda as Presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Monday, December 13,1999, City Council Minutes Council Member Marty requested a correction to Page 32, third paragraph, first sentence to indicate "Council Member Marty thanked City Attorney Long for his time and effort." Council Member Marty requested a correction to Page 3S, third paragraph, second sentence to indicate "...and he would like everything to be on the "up and up," "above board," and "a11 hands on the table," which was another of his campaign promises." M TI N/ E ND: Mart /T r 1999 it ouncil minutes O O S CO y homason. To accept the Decembe 13, C y C as corrected. Mounds View City Council January 3, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 2 Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 6. REPORTS Mayor Coughlin reported he had met with Senator Steve Novak and Representative Barbara Haake in Senator Novak's office, to discuss the legislative thrust in resolving the airport issues, with hopes of doing so prior to the beginning of the Legislative Session in February. He indicated many significant issues were addressed, and he had come out of this meeting feeling quite encouraged. He commented that of the myriad of meetings he has attended as Mayor, this was by far the most enjoyable, adding that the comedic interchange between Senator Novak and Representative Haake was extremely entertaining. He stated these are very quality people, who bring great attributes to the table, and their work will greatly assist with the airport issue. Mayor Coughlin reported he had the high honor of serving as Master of Ceremonies at the inauguration of the new mayor of the city of Roseville. Mayor-elect, John Kysylyczyn of Roseville, who had requested he officiate at this event, was sworn in by Governor Jesse Ventura, that date. Mayor Coughlin extended his congratulations to Mayor Kysylyczyn, adding his thanks for the unique honor of being asked to participate. City Administrator Whiting reported that to staff's awareness, the City experienced no problems associated with Y2K, and according to the Police Department, New Year's Eve was relatively quiet. City Administrator Whiting reported the City of Mounds View received an award from the National League of Cities for its Plan Book for the housing stock in the community. He explained that City staff worked with several other Metropolitan communities to prepare this guide to assist in the remodeling of older homes in the community. He extended his appreciation to Community Development Director, Rick Jopke, and the entire Community Development Department staff, for their contributions toward this effort. No further reports were considered. 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Just and Correct Claims. B. Contractors Licenses for Approval. Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to remove Items for discussion. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Approve the Consent Agenda for Items A and B, as presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council January 3, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 3 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR There were no requests or comments from the floor. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Call to Order for Annual Council Business Meeting 1. Setting meeting dates for City Council Meetings and Work Sessions for 2000 - Givonna Reed Assistant to the City Administrator. Reed stated Resolution 5400 lists the dates of the Council Meetings and Work Sessions for the next twelve months, accounting for holidays by pushing those meeting dates forward. She indicated these dates could be changed, if .the Council so desires. Mayor Coughlin suggested that, in light of past experience, the Council may wish to eliminate the December 27, 2000 City Council Meeting at this time, as they will likely be calling to order for the Truth in Taxation meeting. City Administrator Whiting advised that the Council has until the end of December to approve the budget, and the Truth in Taxation meetings will be scheduled regardless. He explained that they could not be certain at this time that the second required meeting in December would take place, therefore, the Council may. wish to set the December 27, 2000 meeting date as presented, and cancel it at a later date, if necessary. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Approve Resolution No. 5400, a Resolution Setting 2000 Meeting Dates for City Council Meetings and Work Sessions, as Presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 2. Appointing City Council Members and Clerk Administrator as Representatives for City Commissions and other Organizations - Givonna Reed Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated Resolution 5394 is exactly the same as the resolution approved the previous year. She advised that if the Council desires to make any amendments to the resolution, they should be brought forward at this time. Mayor Coughlin stated Council Member Marty had indicated he would be interested in appointment to the Golf Course and Cable Television Committees. He added that, with the permission of Council Member Thomason, he would be interested in acting as liaison to the • Economic Development Commission. Mounds View City Council January 3, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Marty indicated as representative to Northwest Youth and Family Services during the previous year, he had noticed that Terri Blattenbauer had not attended any of the meetings. He inquired if she was aware of her appointment to this body. City Administrator Whiting explained that Ms. Blattenbauer had been an alternate during the previous year. Council Member Thomason stated she would be interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Coughlin stated this was a good group, and he would be agreeable to remain as the alternate to this body, in addition to continuing to attend the Ramsey County League of Local Government, the 135W Corridor Coalition, and other official functions. Council Member Quick indicated he would be interested in serving on the Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View Fireman's Relief Association. Council Member Thomason stated she would be interested in serving on the Golf Course Committee. Mayor Coughlin stated he would agree to continue as alternate on the Cable Television Committee. Council Member Marty stated Council Member Stigney had done an excellent job as Council Liaison to the Planning Commission. Mayor Coughlin agreed, adding that Council Member Stigney had done an outstanding job. He advised that this appointment would be contingent upon Council Member Stigney's agreement to continue to serve in this capacity. Council Member Marty noted that an alternate should be appointed to Northwest Family and Youth Services. Mayor Coughlin inquired if Council Member Thomason would agree to serve as the alternate for this group. Council Member Thomason agreed. Mayor Coughlin inquired if Council Member Quick would agree to serve as the alternate liaison to the Planning Commission. Council Member Quick agreed. Mayor Coughlin indicated the appointments as follows: Planning Commission Roger Stigney Gary Quick (Alternate) Mounds View Business Association Dan Coughlin Chuck Whiting Parks and Recreation Commission Lynn Thomason Dan Coughlin (Alternate) Ramsey County League of Local Government Northwest Youth and Family Services Terri Blattenbauer Lynn Thomason League of Minnesota Cities Chuck Whiting Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting • Dan Coughlin Chuck Whiting Associate of Metropolitan Municipalities Dan Coughlin Chuck Whiting Spring Lake ParklBlaine/Mounds View Fireman's Relief Association Gary Quick Chuck Whiting January 3, 2000 Page 5 Dan Coughlin National League of Cities Chuck Whiting Dan Coughlin Cable Commission Rob Marty Dan Coughlin (Alternate) Golf Course Committee Rob Marty Lynn Thomason • Mayor Coughlin reiterated that he would like to serve on the Economic Development Commission, which appointment would be officially approved by the Economic Development Authority. Council Member Thomason inquired if an alternate would be appointed to the Economic Development Commission. Mayor Coughlin stated the Economic Development Authority would specifically address these appointments. He explained that the Economic Development Commission may meet prior to the Economic Development Authority, therefore, he was seeking preliminary approval of his appointment to that body at this time. MOTIONlSECOND: Quick/Marty. To Approve Resolution No. 5394, a Resolution Appointing City Council Members and Clerk-Administrator as Representatives for City Commissions and Other Organizations, as Amended, and with the Stipulation that if Council Member Stigney Wishes to Change his Appointment, that Element of this Resolution Wi11 be Revisited at that Time. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 3. Selection of official newspaper, acting mayor, deputy clerk and official depository for 2000 - Givonna Reed Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated Resolution No. 5398 contains the same information that was approved by the Council the previous year, including the selection of the Official Newspaper. She indicated staff has contacted the newspapers to determine their charges, per line, which is the method they utilize to bill the City. She explained that the Focus charges approximately .45 per line, approximately 40 characters in length, and the Bulletin charges approximately.42 per line. She indicated the St. Paul Pioneer Press computes their fees in a different manner, however, staff estimates the cost to be approximately 3.15 per line, which is approximately 20 characters in length. Mayor Coughlin pointed out that it was only on rare occasions that the City utilizes the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He stated the Focus newspaper appears to be more widely read by the residents of • Mounds View, and as the goal is to distribute as much information as possible, they should continue to utilize the Focus as the City's primary Official Newspaper. Mounds View City Council January 3, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 6 uncil Member Marty stated the Bulletin and the Focus newspapers are very similar, however, the Bulletin appears to cover the New Brighton area, while the Focus appears to be directed more towards the City of Mounds View. He requested clarification regarding the difference in printing costs. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained that the Focus charges approximately .03 more per line than the Bulletin. Mayor Coughlin stated it would appear to be in keeping with the Charter that the appointment of Acting Mayor be made on a rotating basis each year. He requested the Council appoint the Acting Mayor. Council Member Thomason indicated she would nominate Council Member Quick. Council Member Quick respectfully declined. Council Member Marty nominated Council Member Stigney. He stated Council Member Stigney had done a very good job in this capacity during the previous year. The Council agreed. Mayor Coughlin advised that this appointment would also be contingent upon Council Member Stigney's agreement to continue in this capacity, however, until otherwise indicated, he will serve as Acting Mayor. He explained that the City's Official Depository is Western Bank, and the secondary depositories are as indicated in the resolution. He stated Finance Director, Bruce Kesel will serve as Deputy Clerk. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To Approve Resolution No. 5398, a Resolution Appointing Official Newspaper, Acting Mayor, Deputy Clerk and Official Depository for 2000, as presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Other Business and Adjournment. 11. Next Council Work Session: Monday, January 3, 2000 Next Council Meeting: Monday, January 10, 2000 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Coughlin adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. Transcribed and recorded by: Trish Pearson Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. • MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING ,~ _~ ~ ODD Please sign in NAME ADDRESS J ~ ~ ~~ "- ~ I~-~ ~ ~~ ~I ~~