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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2000/07/10• • PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 1. 2. 3. 4 ; ~ ~ ~,~ MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER Regular Meeting July 10, 2000 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:05 P.M. ROLL CALL: Coughlin, Marty, Quick, Stigney, and Thomason APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, July 10, 2000, City Council Agenda Mayor Coughlin asked if anyone would like to add items to the agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Accept the July 10, 2000, City Council Agenda as presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Monday, June 12, 2000, City Council Minutes Mayor Coughlin noted Council Member Stigney had distributed his suggested change to the minutes. Council Member Marty stated he would like to make three minor changes to the minutes, however, he did not have them at this time but would provide that information to staff. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To accept the June 12, 2000 City Council minutes as corrected by Council Member Stigney and Council Member Marty. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Abstain - 1 (Thomason) Motion carried. • Council Member Thomason abstained due to her absence. Mounds View City Council July 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 2 • 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Coughlin encouraged residents who would like to discuss Highway 10 safety issues to attend a meeting of the Highway 10 Steering Committee tomorrow night, July 1 lth at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Committee will be presenting conclusions from their discussions, with the main focus of the meeting being to obtain public input. He stated a variety of things have happened on Highway 10 over a number of years, and in the last year there have been two pedestrian fatalities. Mayor Coughlin requested anyone with input to attend the meeting, contact Community Development Director Jopke, or comment via the Internet. All e-mail addresses are listed on the Mounds View website. He stated this would be a key meeting in deciding the future of how Mounds View will look as it pertains to Highway 10. 6. REPORTS Council Member Marty reported the Festival in the Park celebration was successful. The golf tournament at The Bridges was a rousing success, there were 190 golfers that participated, and a good time was had by all. He stated he would especially like to thank Williams Energy, as their sponsorship made this feasible. He also thanked all of the other sponsors, as there were a number that contributed quite a bit in products. He thanked the volunteers, and explained as they did not have very many of them it ended up being a long day. He and his wife co-chaired the event, however, she performed about 95% of what needed to be done. Council Member Marty stated they were there from approximately 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., however, the event turned out very • well. He stated they would like to get more volunteers for next year to allow shorter shifts. He also thanked the golf course and staff for their expertise in running a tournament. He said they did end up in the "black," although not by a substantial amount, and the proceeds will be going to the kids in the community who cannot afford to participate in athletic events. Council Member Marty explained a lot of the major expense was to get things such as signs at the golf course, which they will not have to spend money on next year. He thanked everyone for participating and said he hoped to see them again next year. Council Member Stigney reported the Planning Commission met on July 5, 2000, and the Local Water Management Plan update was presented and discussed. He advised that loose ends will be completed and it will be brought back for a final consideration by the Planning Commission at their next meeting. Council Member Stigney stated there was a lot of discussion regarding the proposed PUD for Walgreens. Anew member of the Planning Commission, Ms. Thomas, mentioned the value of an exchange versus selling the land, and this will likely reappear before the Council. He reported there was discussion of the first draft of Ordinance 664, which is on the Consent Agenda for a public hearing. This ordinance pertains to permits for accessory buildings. Comments were also made concerning the concept plan for the Mermaid, which will be before the Planning Commission next week. Mayor Coughlin reported he received several telephone calls of appreciation for the fireworks display. He said he also received a couple of calls from people that liked the parade and how it was coordinated. Mayor Coughlin noted the attendance of Sherry Gunn, the 2001 president for the Festival Committee. He reported there were a lot of people at the car show and there seemed Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting July lo, 2000 Page 3 • to be people in great numbers attending the Festival. He extended his personal thank you to the Executive Committee, along with all the people who participated behind the scenes to make the Festival a success. He commented the Committee would be meeting very soon to plan for the next Festival and, hopefully, they will continue to strive to this kind of excellence. 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 July 24, 2000, to Consider the First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 658, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1103 of the Zoning Code Pertaining to Fences and Fence Heights. D. Set a Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., Monday July 24, 2000, to Consider the First Reading of a Proposed Ordinance 664, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1106 of the Zoning Code Pertaining to Accessory Buildings. Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to remove Items for discussion. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the Consent Agenda for Items A, B, C, and D, as presented. • A es - 5 - Motion carried. y Nays 0 8. UNIFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Julian Sprunck, 2649 Louisa, stated he would like to speak regarding an item not yet on the agenda. He stated it is his understanding that Mr. Harstad of Harstad Properties has once again instituted a lawsuit against the City of Mounds View, seeking permission to develop his properties which start at Sunnyside Road and move east to Long Lake Road and south to Ridge Lane. Part of that area is wooded, part is a wetland, and the wetland is the issue he would like to address. Mr. Sprunck stated his home directly abuts this property immediately to the south. He explained his home is the second house east of Sunnyside Road and his major concern comes with the possibility of flooding that area. Mr. Sprunck stated in 1998, when Mr. Harstad first proposed his comprehensive plan, he got involved and invited then current mayor Barb Haake and the inspector from the Rice Creek Watershed District, Tony Gruff(sp?), to view his property. His property is purposely undeveloped, as when they bought the property in 1977 they chose not to develop the property. • They liked the wildlife and the area, and knew the poplar trees would be short lived and would Mounds View City Council July 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 • die off eventually. He said Mr. Gruff viewed a depression in his back yard that runs diagonally from northwest to southeast that was created by an original tributary creek, which feeds into Rice Creek. When he informed Mr. Gruff that the comprehensive plan called for the development of townhouses immediately adjacent to his property, Mr. Gruff surveyed his property and asked if he ever had any flooding. Mr. Sprunck said he responded that he had not and he did not own a sump pump, as they have never had a problem since 1977. He explained there was an occasion where they had a little lake, he has a picture of his kids floating on an innertube in that depression. He stated Mr. Gruff said if they build townhouses in that area they will have to raise the ground elevation by six inches, which will cause flooding to his home and every one of his neighbors on Louisa. Mr. Sprunck stated it is his understanding that Mr. Harstad again wants permission to develop the property. There is no need to go into legal issues, however, he is aware there is a zoning proposal. He noted the property is now zoned R-1 and there is nothing he nor residents of Mounds View can do if Mr. Harstad chooses to develop single family homes. He stated his problem comes with the possibility of a rezoning the property to R-3 to allow Mr. Harstad to build townhouses, which in turn creates more pavement, concrete, and flooding. He stated he is unalterably opposed to the development of that land, particularly into townhouses. He stated he also has pictures from1998 taken two days after a major rainfall and showing the standing water in that area. Mayor Coughlin stated he did tour the area with Mr. Sprunck, and although due to potential • litigation that faces the City he cannot go into the detail of where the City and developer are at, he will say that from his observation of two years ago he would concur with Mr. Sprunck's statements. Sherry Gunn, 8120 Red Oak Court, stated she would like to thank everyone for turning out for the Festival. She thanked the Executive Committee, parade commentators, parade organizers, Fire Department, Tri-City Legion, Bridges Golf Course, Police Department, Public Works Department, parade participants, Irondale Marching Knights, and the many volunteers for their help putting the festival together. She also extended a special thank you to Sherry. Linke, and noted this was her last festival, as she is stepping down as president of the Executive Committee. She said Ms. Linke has done a wonderful job. She requested any suggestions, as she will be taking on the role of president of the committee, and they would be starting meetings within the next month for next year's festival. Mr. Sprunck reported another young person in the community died, Sabrina Lindberg, 5236 Red Oak Drive. She was an adopted Korean who was scheduled to be a junior this coming year at the University of Minnesota, and was studying in Chili. He explained that while Sabrina was jogging on June 11th she suffered a heart attack. She suffered another heart attack yesterday morning and died. He said he and his wife knew the Lindberg family because they cared for his children, one of whom is also an adopted Korean. He said the funeral would be at St. Timothy's Catholic Church on Thursday morning of this week. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting July 10, 2000 Page 5 . Mayor Coughlin said their thoughts and prayers are with the Lindberg family at this time. He added any other information on the funeral will be with the front desk secretary at City Hall. There were no further requests or comments from the floor. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Marty requested the following items to be added to next month's work session agenda: 1) Consideration of water and sewer billing by usage. 2) Consideration of possible surcharge for water lines from City lines in the street to residents' homes. Council Member Marty explained the City is not responsible for anything from the City's lines to the homes, and this could be a considerable expense to a homeowner. The Council agreed. Mayor Coughlin noted there has been an increase in criminal activity in New Brighton, including a car jacking. He reported he has asked the Police Chief to give the Council an update as to the activity there, how it may pertain to the City of Mounds View, and how they can work together • to make the City more safe for everyone. A. Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance 660, Implementing Franchise Fee on Reliant Energy Minnegasco Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View Mayor Coughlin opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Mayor Coughlin advised Minnegasco provides natural gas for two properties in the City of Mounds View, and previously had not fallen under the franchise agreement as is NSP. He explained that Ordinance 660 would charge fees to Minnegasco on services provided to those two properties back to January 1, 2000. City Attorney Riggs noted this was discussed at the June 12, 2000 meeting, and there is a brief summary in the minutes. Mayor Coughlin closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 660, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Reliant Energy Minnegasco Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting July 10, 2000 Page 6 • Council Member Stigney asked if the Charter requires reading of the ordinance. Mayor Coughlin noted there will be a roll call vote of the Council. Council Member Marty inquired if the date would need to be inserted in subdivision 2. City Attorney Riggs advised based on the Council's past discussion, the date should be January 1, 2000. ROLL CALL: Quick, Marty, Coughlin, Stigney, Thomason Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Consideration to Hire Full Time Maintenance /Custodial Position Acting City Manager Ulrich advised Staff advertised for and received seven applications for this position, and interviews were conducted with all of the applicants. Staff found John Hughes as being the most qualified for the position and recommends he be offered the position. This would be at the outlined salary scale with the following additional conditions: ^ After one year the step increases would be on a 5% basis. ^ The successful applicant would start out at 85% of step one, which is $12.50/hour, and based on satisfactory performance receive a 5% increase, as is normal, through a probationary period. • The position would become part of the Public Works Unit with its own job description and scale. ^ Mr. Hughes would be subject to apre-employment physical and drug test. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Approve as recommended by Staff. Council Member Stigney stated he does not believe this should be a full time position as he has stated previously. Mayor Coughlin stated if they are going to build a $6.5 million dollar building, it will be necessary to make sure it is kept up. He suggested the Council would be remiss in not having someone take care of it on this basis. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Mayor Coughlin requested Acting City Manager Ulrich to contact Mr. Hughes and inform him of the Council's decision. 11. Next Council Work Session: Monday, July 17, 2000 - 6:00 P.M. Next Council Meeting: Monday, July 24, 2040 - 7:00 P.M. Mayor Coughlin reiterated his earlier request for interested residents to attend the Highway 10 Steering Committee meeting tomorrow, July 11th, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. • • r~ Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Coughlin adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Transcribed and recorded by: Carol Hamer Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. July 10, 2000 Page 7 MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~_~l ~. ~ v Please sign in V.<~i11E ADDRF,SS ~l C:Admin.resolution.sign-in sheet