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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2000/04/10PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting ' ~~ Apri110, 2000 F Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:03 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: Coughlin, Marty, Stigney, Quick and Thomason. NOT PRESENT: None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, April 10, 2000, City Council Agenda Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to add items to the agenda. i Mayor Coughlin noted a typographical error in Consent Agenda Item B, which indicates 7:05 p.m., and should indicate 7:15 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Accept the April 10, 2000 City Council Agenda as Amended. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Monday, March 27, 2000, City Council Minutes Mayor Coughlin requested a correction to Page 8, last paragraph, last sentence, to indicate "...to ensure that the bonds are paid..." Mayor Coughlin requested a correction to Page 11, first sentence, second line, to omit the last three words "and 4.5 million." Mayor Coughlin requested Item 12, Adjournment, indicate "Mayor Coughlin adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m." Council Member Marty requested a correction to Page 4, last paragraph, last sentence to indicate "as this is his perspective." Mounds View City Council April 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 2 Council Member Marty requested a correction to Page 5, first sentence, to indicate "...where often the case is..." and to omit "...when to ask their attorney for advice." Council Member Marty requested a correction to Page 5, Item 7, sixth paragraph, eighth sentence, to indicate "Elegant Thymes." Council Member Marty requested a correction to Page 10, third paragraph, third sentence, to omit the word "not", after the word "planned," to indicate "it might not only be unnecessary..." and to add the word "not" to further indicate "...but also to not make..." Council Member Marty requested a correction to Page 11, seventh paragraph, last sentence, to omit the second word "this," to indicate "He stated this was discussed at the previous Work Session." Council Member Marty requested a correction to Page 18, second paragraph, second sentence, to indicate "1 to 1 '/2 inches thick." Council Member Marty requested a correction to Page 19, fourth paragraph, to indicate "Council Member Quick inquired if the City paid a fee for I&I reduction." MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To accept the March 27, 2000 City Council minutes as corrected. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 6. REPORTS Council Member Marty stated at the previous meeting, Interim Administrator Ulrich had indicated the City was experiencing a rash of vandalism in the form of graffiti. He stated he would like to reiterate this point, and make the citizens aware that it is not only occurring in Mounds View, but also in the surrounding communities. He requested any citizens who witness this vandalism to please contact the Police Department. Council Member Marty reported he attended the previous Planning Commission meeting. He stated this was a very good meeting, with a very good group of people representing the City. He indicated some of the items discussed at this meeting would be coming before the Council in the near future. He stated there was discussion concerning an addition at the Messiah Lutheran Church, and continued discussion pertaining to billboard spacing. He explained that the Commission would examine this matter further in the future, however prior to that, it would • come before the Council. He indicated Community Development Director Jopke provided the Commission with a list he received from the League of Minnesota Cities entitled "Ten Tips for Avoiding Land Use Claims," and advised that this would be useful information for the Council to consider as well. Mounds View City Council April 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Coughlin reported the I-35W Corridor Coalition met the previous week, and members of the City Councils and Planning Commissions were invited to attend. He extended this thanks to the six Mounds View Planning Commission members who attended this meeting, adding that this was a significant sacrifice of time for them, and they should be commended in this regard, as well as Council Member Thomason, who represented the Council, along with himself. He extended his appreciation to staff for the variety of staff members who were also present. He commented that he viewed it as somewhat of a competition to see how many representatives the City could bring to these meetings, and only the city of Blaine had more people in attendance at that time. He indicated Mounds View is a small town, however, it is well represented at these meetings, and their voice was clearly heard that evening. Mayor Coughlin stated that since the previous meeting of the Council, he has been to the Capitol twice, bringing his total meetings at the Capitol to approximately 25, in regard to the Airport Legislation. He extended his thanks to Council Member Thomason for helping to represent the City in this regard, during the previous week. He indicated she had met the Speaker of the House, and was initiated into the negotiation process that is currently underway. He extended kudos to City Attorney Long, who has done a Yeoman's job at the Capitol in terms of going toe- to-toe with the MAC Lobbyists. Mayor Coughlin reported there was a brief Highway 10 safety and redevelopment update at the previous Council Work Session. He stated the Council is continuing to work with Springsted & • Associates to organize a schedule for the community meetings, and the dates and times of those meetings would be communicated to the public as soon as they are available. He indicated there was also discussion at the Work Session pertaining to street lighting options, and Interim Administrator Ulrich would provide further detail in this regard. Mayor Coughlin reported that the Golf Course Committee meeting was televised and would be re-broadcast for those interested in viewing the proceedings. He stated options were presented at this meeting for increasing cash flow at the golf course, which may become a critical consideration in the event that the City is unable to obtain the anticipated revenues from the billboards along Highway 10. He indicated the Golf Course Committee made some recommendations for increasing revenues, which would be presented to the Council in short order. Interim Administrator Ulrich reported at the previous Work Session, Council gave staff direction to proceed with Springsted's format for their Highway 10 survey, and they will organize a small task force to determine some ideas for the future of Highway 10. He stated the task force will consist of two to three members from each of the commissions, including the Planning, Economic Development, and Parks and Recreation Commissions, and participation has been further expanded to include two students from the Edgewood Middle School, the School Principal, and a representative from the Chamber of Commerce. He indicated there would be a least two public meetings in this regard, and the Economic Development Coordinator and . Community Development Director would be in charge of organizing those meetings, and coordinating them with Sprinsted. He advised that further information would be publicized as soon as it is available. Mounds View City Council April 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 Interim Administrator Ulrich stated in regard to the lighting options that were discussed at the Work Session for Edgewood Drive, and possibly the pathway at the Theater, Council Member Quick had suggested a shoebox-style type of lighting might be more desirable, in consideration of the vandalism that is occurring to some of the City streetlights. He advised that Northern States Power is responsible for all repair and maintenance of the streetlights, rather than the City, and this might be a consideration, in terms of determining whether to install the decorative lighting versus standard streetlight fixtures. Mayor Coughlin noted Northern States Power would be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the lights for a period of 25 years. Golf Course Superintendent Hammerschmidt reported that at the previous Golf Course Committee meeting, a recommendation was made pertaining to the possible future expansion of the golf course. He explained that if this expansion were to occur some point in the future, in order to have a better concept of the project, it would be necessary to have an architect come in and provide some preliminary designs. He stated he had recently spoken with an architect who indicated he would be willing to assist with this, at which point he would be able to determine a cost estimate, which would be charged to the golf course budget. He explained that they had discussed a maximum amount of $5,000 to proceed with the architectural services, and he would bring this recommendation forward to the Council at the April 17 Work Session, as part of the future planning of the golf course. • City Attorney Long stated with regard to the Airport Legislation, if all goes according to plan, the compromise language they have worked out with the Metropolitan Airport Commission and the Metropolitan Council should be up for a vote in the House the following day. He stated it was hoped that the amendment, which was authored by Representative Haake, would be added to a Metropolitan agency's Bill that has the support of the Metropolitan Council, and is expected to be signed by the Governor, therefore, if it moves forward as planned, it is likely it will be passed. He noted this was suppose to have taken place that date, however, due to some computer problems that occurred that morning, the item was delayed, and hopefully by the following day, they would have good news. Mayor Coughlin stated he would be remiss if he did not include Senator Novak and Representative Haake in continued thanks. He stated regardless of their busy schedules, they have both been very accommodating with all of them throughout these many months. He advised that as there is still pending litigation in regard to the airport issue, Item lOC of the Council Agenda is a Closed Session in order to deal with some of the legal implications of these negotiations, and this matter will be further discussed at that time. No further reports were considered. 7. CONSENT AGENDA • A. Approve Just and Correct Claims. B. Licenses for Approval. C. Set a Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday April 24, 2000, to Consider Resolution 5418, a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit, Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Apri110, 2000 Page 5 Development Review and Wetland Buffer Permit for the Messiah Lutheran Church Facility Expansion. D. Set a Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2000, to Consider Resolution 5423, a Resolution Contemplating a Conditional Use Permit for an Over-sized Shed at 2159 Terrace Drive. E. Set a Public Hearing for 7:15 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2000, to Consider Resolution 5424, a Resolution Contemplating a Conditional Use Permit for an Over-sized Shed at 8038 Long Lake Road. F. Consider to Extend Wetland Hydrology Study by Peterson Environmental. G. Resolution Changing City Polling Place to the Mounds View Community Center-Givonna Reed. H. Acceptance of Revisions to the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws. Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to remove Items for discussion. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Approve the Consent Agenda for Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H as presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Mayor Coughlin advised that Highway 10 safety and redevelopment issues continue to be discussed. 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR There were no requests or comments from the floor. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Consideration of Resolution No. 5430, Approving the Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for County Road I Construction Project. Interim City Administrator Ulrich indicated that with the development that is occurring in the Shoreview area, east of 35W, Ramsey County would be widening a portion of County Road I, just south of Pinewood Middle School. He stated traffic signals would be installed at the off ramp on the west side of 35W, and on the east side at the exit ramp. He indicated that along with this project, Ramsey County would also be conducting some storm sewer work and improvements of this nature in the area. He explained that since the original County Road I reconstruction, the City has had problems with the storm sewer system that extends from Pinewood, under County Road I, and empties out behind Pinewood Elementary School, and with this project, the City would like to have this corrected. • Interim Administrator Ulrich indicated that when the plan ongmally came forward, according to the cost participation program, the City's amount was significantly higher than what staff had desired to see, to the effect that the project was not constructed to an acceptable level at the time, Mounds View City Council April 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 6 • and resulted in problems for many years. He explained that rather than sign the plans, which Ramsey County had wanted to forward immediately for MNDot review, staff worked on this a brt and went from a projected cost of~ust over $60,000, to $6,700. He stated staff is significantly more pleased with this amount. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Approve Resolution No.5430, a Resolution Approving the Cooperative Agreement with Ramsey County for County Road I Construction Project. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Consideration of Resolution No. 5432, Reclassification and Step Adjustment for Engineering Technician. Interim Administrator Ulrich stated at the April 3, 2000 Council Work Session, staff received authorization to proceed with the reclassification of the Engineering Technician position. He explained that the staff report had been compiled quite hastily, and staff had been involved in discussing this matter with different people including Labor Relations, to attempt to have the current Pay Equity Line and several other factors calculated into this formula. He pointed out that as a result, at some point in the process, the new point value and the projected pay was not included in the bar chart that staff received. He indicated that after realizing this, staff made a slight adjustment to the pay scale to indicate the maximum pay at Step 5 would be $48,000, versus the previously indicated $50,000. Mayor Coughlin added that this item takes into consideration the fact that the City's Engineering Technician is also performing a variety of Information Systems work at City Hall, although to this point, this has not been reflected in his job description. Council Member Stigney inquired if the Engineering Technician was currently at the maximum step of his existing Step classification, and this item represented a $3,000 wage increase adjustment. Interim Administrator Ulrich stated this was correct. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Approve Resolution No. 5432, a Resolution Approving the Reclassification and Step Adjustment for the Engineering Tech. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. With the consent of the Council, Mayor Coughlin recessed the Council Meeting to the Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:21 p.m. Following adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting, Mayor Coughlin • announced that the Council would now meet in Closed Session to discuss ongoing Airport Litigation. C. CLOSED SESSION: Update on Airport Litigation. Mounds View City Council Apri110, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 7 • 11. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 1, 2000 - 6:00 P.M. Next Council Meeting: Monday, Apri124, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. 12. 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