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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2000/09/11 • • PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 4 fµ~ ~~m~ 1. 2. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER Regular Meeting September 11, 2000 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:03 P.M. ROLL CALL: Coughlin, Marty, Stigney and Thomason. NOT PRESENT: Council Member Quick. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, September 11, 2000, City Council Agenda. Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to add items to the agenda. Mayor Coughlin noted that item 7B would be removed from the agenda. He then explained that he would like to add a Special Order of Business under SB that being Ramsey County Commissioner Tony Bennett to speak on the Highway 10 safety issues. A consensus was reached, due to the fact that there was not a full Council present, to hold over Council Business items lOF through l OJ to be heard at the next regular meeting of the Council. Council Member Stigney stated he was not in favor of holding over Items lOF through lOJ because the Mayor has stated in the newspaper that he is not in favor of any of the proposed amendments. No further additions or corrections were noted. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To accept the September 11, 2000, City Council Agenda as revised, dispensing with the reading of all ordinances and resolutions unless otherwise requested and to carry over consideration of Council Business items lOF through lOJ for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Ayes - 3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 2 . 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Reconsideration of Monday, August 14, 2000, City Council Minutes. Mayor Coughlin noted that it has been verified by Staff that one of the corrections requested by Council Member Stigney to the Monday, August 14, 2000 City Council minutes, Page 12, second paragraph, item B, to indicate "Ordinance 633" (instead of 653), is incorrect. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To reconsider the Monday, August 14, 2000, City Council minutes and approve as presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To approve the Monday, August 14, 2000, City Council minutes as they are correct. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. B. Monda Au ust 28 2000 Cit Council Minutes. Y~ g Y Mayor Coughlin indicated he and the Council had found no errors in the Minutes. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To approve the Monday, August 28, 2000, City Council minutes as presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Presentation of Resolution of Commendation to Firefighter Raymond Reynolds Mayor Coughlin read in full and presented a resolution of commendation to Firefighter Raymond Reynolds for his 16 years of service to the City of Mounds View Fire Department. Raymond Reynolds thanked the Mayor and Council. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting September 11, 2000 Page 3 B. Presentation and Comments from Commissioner Tony Bennett Regarding • Resolution 5474 Mayor Coughlin gave a brief overview of Resolution 5474 and reiterated that it was the City's wish to request as soon as possible Ramsey County investigate and implement the following changes to improve pedestrian safety on Highway 10: 1. Reduce the speed limit on County Highway 10 from 50 mph to 40 or 45 mph. 2. Install additional speed limit signs. 3. Increase signal pedestrian walk time. 4. Increase crosswalk signage and identification. 5. Increase crosswalk marking visibility. Mayor Coughlin then introduced and welcomed to the Council meeting Commissioner Bennett.. Commissioner Bennett thanked the Mayor for inviting him to the meeting and said that after Resolution 5474 is adopted he will bring the safety concerns to the attention of Dan Solar in an attempt to expedite changes. Commissioner Bennett reported the Chief of Police had indicated a problem involving County Road H and County Road 10 where there was not room for vehicles making a left turn and they were blocking the straight lanes. He explained there is now new blacktop and cones and once the project is completed there will be a left, straight, and right turn lanes which should alleviate the traffic and safety hazard. Commissioner Bennett indicated his willingness to work with the State of Minnesota to lower the speed limit on County Road 10. Mayor Coughlin noted he had worked with the Legislature to pass legislation to allow cities to change their crosswalk signs to allow for longer walk times and said he would like to see that implemented on County Road 10 to improve pedestrian safety. Commissioner Bennett commented despite the Highway 10 re-route he is surprised to see that there is still a high volume of traffic on County Road 10. Commissioner Bennett said he had been in law enforcement for 30 years and in his experience speed limits are one of the toughest things to change because human nature is such that people set their own speed limit. He agreed, however, that lowering the speed limit would allow the Police Department to enforce the new speed limit by tagging violators. Council Member Marty said he had talked to Commissioner Bennett earlier on this date and would like to thank him for the new stoplights on County Road H2 and County Road 10. He • Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 said he sees a vast improvement and stated he was pleased with the excellent response to the request for new stoplights. Commissioner Bennett indicated that he would pass Council Member Marty's comments on to the Public Works staff. Commissioner Bennett then commented on cutting the budget for public works and expressed his concern that this would eliminate funds for some of the little things requested of Public Works. He said he hopes it won't affect some of the items requested in Resolution 5474. Council Member Stigney noted Ramsey County is asking for an 8% increase in taxes. Commissioner Bennett indicated the Commissioners will be passing an increase in taxes of no more than 4.26%. He also indicated that to do in 2001 what they did in 2000 it will cost $12 million plus dollars which is an 8% increase but that the Commissioners believe they will be able to pare it down to 4.26%. Mayor Coughlin thanked Commissioner Bennett for coming. 6. REPORTS Council Member Stigney had no report. Council Member Mart noted the Plannin Commission will have a cou le of issues comin to Y g p g the Council and one is Consent Agenda item 7J, the request by MSP Real Estate, Inc., for a one year extension of a conditional use permit for a senior assisted living facility at 2670 County Road I. He indicated that the Planning Commission has raised good issues on safety for the facility and is going to require that the development plan be re-addressed before approval. He thanked the Planning Commission for a job well done. Council Member Marty noted there is a City wide recycling/clean up day on September 23, 2000 and indicated that residents may bring any household items they wish to recycle to the Public Works building for a greatly reduced fee. Council Member Thomason had no report. Mayor Coughlin explained part of the clean up is funded by Ramsey County in the form of a grant that the City receives from the County. Mayor Coughlin noted he will be attending an I-35W Corridor Coalition meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2000 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 or 9:00 p.m. and is looking for a Council Member to attend the workshop with him. • Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 5 • • • Acting City Administrator Ulrich was not present. Community Development Director Jopke sat in as acting City Administrator. City Attorney Long indicated a need to add one item to the agenda regarding Resolution Number 5478 putting Ordinance No. 661 proposing to amend Chapter 6 of the Mounds View City Charter relating to a City Manager form of government and Ordinance No. 662 proposing to amend Chapter 2 of the Mounds View City Charter changing the term of the Office of Mayor from two (2) to four (4) years and fixing the form of the ballot as prepared by City Attorney Long to City voters at the upcoming November 7, 2000 General Election. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained the primary election will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2000 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. She also indicated confusion as to the location of the polling place and clarified the location to be the Mounds View Community Center on Edgewood Drive. No further reports were considered. 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Just and Correct Claims. B. Licenses for Approval. -This item was previously removed from the agenda. C. Adopt Resolution No. 5467 Calling for a Public Hearing By the City Council on the Proposed Modifications to the Tax Increment Financing Plans For Tax Increment Financing Districts NOS. 1, 2, 3 Within the Mounds View Economic Development Project Area. D. Consider Resolution No. 5468 Adopting Affirmative Action Plan. E. Consider Resolution No. 5469 Granting Variance of Street Light Installation Standards. F. Consider Resolution No. 5470 Ratifying the Public Works Bargaining Unit Contract 2001 - 2002. G. Consider Resolution No. 5471 Extending Health Insurance Contribution for Public Works Bargaining Unit and Non-Union City Employees. H. Consideration of Resolution No. 5474, Requesting that Ramsey County Investigate and Implement Pedestrian Safety Improvements on County Highway 10. I. Police Civil Service Commission Eligibility and Standing List for Hiring- . Approval. J. Approval of Resolution 5475, a Resolution Approving aOne-Year Extension of a Conditional Use Permit for a Senior Assisted Living Facility at 2670 County Road I, requested by MSP Real Estate, Inc. K. Set a Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday, September 11, 2000 to Consider Resolution 5476, a Resolution Approving the Development Stage of the Proposed Mermaid PUD. Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mayor Coughlin noted Item B has been removed from the agenda and Item K has a wrong date. He indicated the correct date should be September 25, 2000. Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to remove items for discussion. Council Member Stigney requested that Items F and G be removed. Council Member Stigney asked for clarification on what it meant to consider the items meaning if Council "considered" it, would it be approved or not. Mayor Coughlin noted it would be approved if considered. Council Member Marty had a point of order question on Item 7D. He said in looking through the document the organizational chart page was blank and asked if the Council was adopting the resolution, if the chart should be completed in order for adoption. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained it was not included in the electronic copy because of software compatibility issues. She said she had a paper copy with her and passed it out to Council. Council Member Marty also asked about another chart being blank. • Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained the City only has 45 employees and, therefore, is not required to fill m the chart. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed also explained that the organizational chart is much the same as 1997 but for title changes. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the Consent Agenda for Items A, C, D, E, H, I, J, and K as presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. In reference to Consent Agenda Items 7F and 7G Council Member Stigney indicated he is not in favor of 7F because he would like the term tq remain at one year. In regard to 7G he indicated he would prefer to wait on adoption due to the fact there will be a new City Administrator starting soon and he feels she should be involved in the discussion. Council Member Stigney noted he was not going to vote for either item in their present form. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To Approve the Consent Agenda for Items 7F and 7G • as presented. Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 7 Mayor Coughlin indicated the Interim City Administrator has been actively involved in the • decision making process and he sees no need to delay until the new hire is in place. Ayes - 3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Dan Lamb of 2305 Sherwood Road said on July 17, 2000 he and other residents affected by the ponding issue attempted to attend a work session meeting where Rice Creek Watershed officials discussed the ponding issue and gave a presentation to the Council but they had an incorrect time and arrived as the meeting was ending. Mr. Lamb noted some of the residents were talking with Rice Creek Watershed officials regarding their willingness to discuss and provide information on the ponding issue and agreed to schedule a meeting between the residents involved and Rice Creek Watershed officials. Mr. Lamb noted Interim City Administrator Ulrich questioned the legalities of an unofficial meeting • and no meeting was ever scheduled. Mr. Lamb inquired as to if an informal meeting would have been illegal. City Attorney Long indicated if official business is being conducted and a quorum of the body is present, then proper notice of the meeting must be given. He indicated it was a slightly gray area but in his opinion any meeting containing discussions that could potentially lead to decision making at the Council level could be considered illegal and in violation of the open meeting law and as such he would recommend that a private meeting not take place. Mayor Coughlin noted work sessions always start at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Coughlin explained the liaison appointed by the Council is willing and trying to set up a time to replay the video of the meeting in its entirety for the residents. Mr. Lamb explained the residents reached an agreement with Interim City Administrator and the Rice Creek Watershed officials to hold a meeting and the residents would like that meeting scheduled. He then noted there has been nothing but confusion and misinformation surrounding the ponding issue and requested the matter be clarified. Mayor Coughlin stated as soon as the City received information from Rice Creek, a plan would be drafted and the residents would be able to ask questions and give input. Mayor Coughlin said • that he is not "married" to the project and if the residents are opposed he would not be in favor of moving forward with the project. Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 8 Mr. Lamb said the residents want more information to be able to address the Council before there • is a plan. Mayor Coughlin indicated his willingness to help facilitate a meeting between the residents and the Rice Creek Watershed officials to present the information that was presented to the Council. Mr. Lamb noted the resident's dissatisfaction with the liaison due to the fact he has not provided information as to who is on the mailing list and access to the tape as requested. Mayor Coughlin indicated the delay may be caused by the question of the legality of disseminating a complete mailing list. He told Mr. Lamb a copy of the list would be provided if it is legal to do so. Michelle Sandback of 2356 Sherwood Road asked if the City has looked at the fair market value of the land that the pond may go on. Mayor Coughlin said the City is not yet far enough along to have researched the fair market value of the proposed ponding area. He indicated if the project moves forward, as a part of the process, a fair market value will be determined for the land. Ms. Sandback indicated MNDOT does not have an appraisal for the land and that is why they are not getting a sound wall. i Mayor Coughlin indicated MNDOT will allow placement of an earthen berm on their right of way. Council Member Marty pointed out the earth for the berm will come out of the area where the pond is, if the ponding project is approved. He said he understands the frustration of the residents and will look into getting the confusion cleared up. Mayor Coughlin said he will let residents know via e-mail and public forums if the City can get something decided yet this year on the sound wall issue. Wayne Bebard of 2348 Sherwood Road said he came to the meeting to let the Council know that the sound quality on the tape at home is very poor and he had to come to the meeting in order to hear it. Doris Heiman of 3034 Ardmore Avenue said she had intended to watch the Council meeting but the sound quality was so poor she came to the meeting and arrived late so she asked the Council to tell her what Commissioner Bennett said when he spoke before the Council. Mayor Coughlin recalled the discussion between the Council and Commissioner Bennett regarding the issues that Resolution 5474 covers. • There was no further resident input. Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting September 11, 2000 Page 9 Council Member Marty said he had spoken to Commissioner Bennett on the telephone about • lowering the speed limit, and he had also spoken to Community Development Director Jopke about it, who indicated he was doing research on the City level to lower the speed limit. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 668, an Ordinance Vacating a Sign Easement No Longer Serving a,Public Purpose. Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m. Planning Associate Ericson explained that in conjunction with the platting of the properties associated with the Walgreens Planned Unit Development, a survey was done on the Midland Videen land, which revealed two sign easement areas. One easement area is a perpetual easement originally dedicated to Naegle for the siting of a billboard and is improved accordingly. The second easement area, located at the northeast corner of Highway 10 and the old alignment of Edgewood Drive, was dedicated to the owners of the Bel Rae Ballroom, who had used the location for their Bel Rae Ballroom sign. When the City purchased the Bel Rae Ballroom, it also acquired the rights to this easement area. Planning Associate Ericson explained that the City is not currently using and has no future intent to use this area for signage or for any other purpose. Because the easement overlaps the area • contemplated by the Walgreens PUD and because the area does not serve a public purpose, the easement area should be vacated. Ordinance 668 is the document which would accomplish the proposed vacation. The City Council approved the first reading of this ordinance at its meeting on August 28, 2000 and Staff recommends the Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 668. There was no public input. Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 668, an Ordinance Vacating a Sign Easement No Longer Serving a Public Purpose. Council Member Marty noted this ordinance called for a roll call vote and asked if it would need to be unanimous for it to pass due to the absence of Council Member Quick. . City Attorney Long indicated a majority was needed so 3 affirmatives would allow it to pass. He indicated the same was true for 10E. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Thomason, Coughlin. • Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 10 • Mayor Coughlin stated for the record that this second reading and adoption were approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. B. Public Hearing, Resolution 5473 Authorizing a Levy Certification Property Tax Rate Increase for Year 2001 Pursuant to State Statutes. Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 8:02 p.m. There was no public input. Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 8:02 p.m. 1. Consider Approval of Resolution 5473. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5473, a Resolution Authorizing a Levy Certification Property Tax Rate Increase for Year 2001 Pursuant to State Statutes. Council Member Stigney asked what amount of levy increase this resolution assumed. Finance Director Kessel explained that if there will be an increase this year from last year, the State requires a resolution approving any increase. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. C. Consider Resolution No. 5472 Adopting the 2001 Preliminary Budget Levy. Finance Director Kessel explained the 2000 to 2001 budget total revenues and expenditures were 15.3% for the general fund and the property tax levy is proposing a 23.71 % increase. He indicated the maximum the City can approve is 23.71 % but the figure can be lowered between now and the date of the truth-in-taxation hearing in December. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5472, a Resolution Adopting the 2001 Preliminary Budget Levy. Ayes - 3 -Nays - 1(Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. Council Member Stigney commented that gasoline is $1.65 per gallon, there is a 4% franchise fee, street light and utility fees, and water meter fees. He said residents can expect their gas heating bill to increase 50% over last winter. He also stated property tax is expected to increase Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 11 and indicated he does not support the budget increase because he doesn't feel the City has done • anything to try to lower the amount needed for the budget. Mayor Coughlin explained over 50% of the said potential increase is allocated to the new police officers and indicated the Council had unanimously endorsed moving the police force to community based policing perspective coming out of the tragedy that took place on Highway 10 in February and it was recommended that the City hire two additional officers and fill the vacant position that exists in the lieutenant spot. Part of the increase was requested by Community Development for an intern to take care of some of the burden of administering the wide variety of permits that are required on residential and commercial requests. Lastly, the other major factor is parks issues. The single most sizeable item in the budget is the Hill View building which is in violation of codes because of disrepair. He indicated his dismay that previous Councils did not see fit to recognize that anything the City purchased or built over time, without routine maintenance, mother nature will erode away and as such, this Council is left with funding the cost to replace the building. Mayor Coughlin also indicated there was $30,000 worth of playground equipment to be restored and renovated and a sum of money to adjust bleachers within the City for the safety of the City's residents. Council Member Marty reiterated what Mayor Coughlin had said regarding the City's primary - expenditures and indicated the issues in the budget have all been requested by the residents of Mounds View. He said he is not willing to go back now on the residents' requests. Council Member Marty indicated no one likes to see their taxes rise but in this case it is for causes that the residents need and want and he believes they will approve of an increase if they receive what they have asked for. Council Member Marty then indicated and the Chief of Police confirmed that the City has lost over $85,000 by not having additional officers hired at this point. Council Member Marty acknowledged the budget increase is an outgo or a cost but looking at the number alone does not take into account where the money will go and what the residents have asked of the City and Council. He indicated he is unwilling to sacrifice what the residents have asked for and will not change his stance. Council Member Stigney indicated he agrees with the safety issues and supports that part 100 percent. He said he believes the Council should juggle other things, look at how the City is spending money, and prioritize or cut back because an increase of 23.71 percent is excessive. He said he believes with some fine-tuning, the City could find a way to cut back. He also said he had requested of staff an analysis of what would happen if each department were restricted to a 3 to 5% cap and that information was not provided to him. Mayor Coughlin said, in defense of Staff, it is procedurally inappropriate for Staff to act on an individual request of one Council Member without receiving an official directive from the Council and that is why information was not provided to Council Member Stigney. Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 12 Council Member Marty indicated Staff asked what was expected of them and Council did not • come up with anything specific so the department heads presented their budgets to Council and Council was given a week to review them and ask any questions they might have. Council Member Marty indicated he has reviewed the budgets provided to him and did not find any loopholes or areas that could be cut. He said he feels the budgets are all justified. Council Member Thomason stated she used to be an underwriter and an auditor and she knows numbers and was overwhelmingly impressed with the zero "fat" in the budget. Council Member Thomason moved the question. Ayes 3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. D. Consideration of Business License Approvals. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained that in mid-May she mailed renewal letters to all City of Mounds View businesses indicating that their business licenses would expire June 30, 2000 and asking that the appropriate applications, tax clearance forms, worker's compensation forms, fees and proof of insurance be submitted by June 16, 2000 in order to have her report complete for the June 26, 2000 Council meeting. Several businesses missed this deadline. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated she recently received completed license applications from KFC and Dominos Pizza, the last of the unlicensed businesses in the City. Neither of these businesses has any health, tax, utility or police violations that warrant denying the license. In addition, commercial and residential kennel license applications have been submitted by Sham-O-Jets Kennels and Geraldine Grosslein. Both applicants have paid the required fee and neither has any police violations that warrant denying the requested kennel licenses. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed recommended approval of business licenses for KFC and Dominos and kennel licenses for Sham-O-Jets Kennels and Geraldine Grosslein. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve Business Licenses for KFC and Dominos and kennel licenses for Sham-O-Jets Kennels and Geraldine Grosslein as presented above. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. • Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 13 E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 663, an Ordinance Creating • Language to Administer and Regulate Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments within the City of Mounds View. Planning Associate Ericson reviewed that the City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 663 at its meeting on August 14, 2000. On August 28, 2000, the City Council directed staff to review Anoka County's tattoo ordinance and tabled action on the second reading until September 11, 2000. He reported that staff spoke with Spencer Pierce, a manager in the Community Health and Environmental Services Department of Anoka County. Mr. Pierce indicated that their ordinance is twenty years old and is not as current as they would like it to be. The Council was provided with a copy of Anoka County's ordinance. Planning Associate Ericson explained Staff carefully reviewed Anoka County's ordinance and while different in its wording, the purpose and intent is similar to the extent pertaining to tattoos. (The County has no ordinances concerning body piercing.) Staff would not recommend any changes to Ordinance 663 based on the Anoka County ordinance. Planning Associate Ericson advised that one change has been made to Ordinance 663 that differs from the version approved for first reading. Section 515.10, Subd. 1 a of the ordinance (Page 7) has been revised to prohibit tattooing or piercing on minors altogether rather than with parental consent. This change supported by staff was suggested by someone within the industry as a means to prevent tattoos and piercings on minors and to relieve the tattoo and body piercing • establishment of the need to make judgment calls regarding the legitimacy of purported parents and legal guardians. Staff recommends the Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 663. Council Member Marty said he looked at Anoka County's ordinance and thought it was good but that the one before them drafted by Staff was better. He pointed out the only difference between the two is that Mounds View's ordinance provides for a lavatory with hot and cold pressurized running water and Anoka County's ordinance allows for a hand washing facility without having to go to the lavatory. Planning Associate Ericson said the ordinance requires everything to be disposable to eliminate sterilization and other requirements. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 663, an Ordinance Creating Language to Administer and Regulate Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments within the City of Mounds View. Council Member Marty commented he was glad to see the ordinance reflect that no minors would be tattooed in the City. ROLL CALL: Thomson, Marty, Stigney, Coughlin. . Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 14 Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. • Mayor Coughlin stated for the record that this second reading and adoption were approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. F. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-04. G. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-05. H. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-06. I. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-07. J. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-09. These items were removed from the agenda upon adoption. City Attorney Long asked the Council to consider Resolution 5478. There was a consensus of the Council to add this item to the agenda. K. Consideration of Resolution 5478, a Resolution Submitting the Proposed Amendments to the Mounds View Charter at the November 7, 2000, General Election and Fixing the Form of the Ballot for Such Proposed Amendments. City Attorney Long presented Resolution 5478 to the Council which will submit the proposed amendments to the Mounds View Charter at the November 7, 2000, General Election and fix the form of the ballot for such proposed amendments. City Attorney Long explained this Resolution is in reference to Ordinance No. 661which is a proposal to amend Chapter 6 of the Mounds View City Charter relating to a City Manager form of government and Ordinance No. 662 proposing to amend Chapter 2 of the Mounds View Charter changing the term of Mayor from two (2) years to four (4). He also explained that this resolution will set the form of the ballot. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason to Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5478, a Resolution Submitting the Proposed Amendments to the Mounds View Charter at the November 7, 2000, General Election and Fixing the Form of the Ballot for such Proposed Amendments. Council Member Stigney indicated he is opposed to sending this to the voters as he feels the Ordinances need more word and he would prefer that the Charter Commission Research and review the proposed changes to the Charter. Mayor Coughlin abstained from commenting as he was not present for the discussion at the previous Council Meeting. Council Member Marty explained if an extension is granted then the issue will not be on the • ballot for the November General Election and he feels that this is the perfect time to have this issue on the ballot because voter turnout will be higher because it is a presidential election year. He also said if an extension were granted to the Charter Commission to review the proposed Mounds View City Council September 11, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 15 amendments it would not make the ballot and then there would have to be a special election • which would cost the tax payers extra money. Council Member Stigney indicated he had not asked for a special election but he feels that more time should be spent on the charter amendments before sending it to the voters. Mayor Coughlin asked that the discussion be kept to the question of whether or not the language of the resolution before the Council is acceptable to the Council. He then asked for further discussion and seeing none called for the vote. Ayes - 3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Quick was not present for the vote. Mayor Coughlin indicated one of the Planning Commission members has resigned and he will be accepting applications to fill the seat for the next two weeks with the deadline set for Monday, September 25, 2000 at 12:00 noon. He explained this should give ample time to add to the agenda for September 25, 2000 and to bring the new member up to speed on current projects. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed noted the closing date for candidate filing for local offices was Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. and indicated that the official clock would be the clock on the south wall and no applications will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. Council Member Stigney noted the filing fee is $20. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed noted the City has been overcharging applicants and indicated that per Ramsey County the City is only allowed to charge $5. 11. Next Council Work Session: Next Council Meeting: 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Coughlin adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Transcribed and recorded by: Joan Lenzmeier Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Monday, September 18, 2000 - 6:00 P.M. Monday, September 25, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. • PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 25, 2000 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:05 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: Coughlin, Marty, Stigney, Thomason, and Quick. NOT PRESENT: None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, September 25, 2000, City Council Agenda. • Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to add items to the agenda. Mayor Coughlin noted that Item l OC would be removed from the agenda. No further additions or corrections were noted. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To accept the September 25, 2000, City Council Agenda as revised, dispensing with the reading of all ordinances and resolutions unless otherwise requested. Ayes - 5 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Nays - 0 Motion carried. A. Monday, September 11, 2000, City Council Minutes. • Council Member Stigney requested the following changes: On Page 1, where it reads "Council Member Stigney stated he was not in favor of holding over Consent Agenda Items lOF through IOJ." Please add "because the Mayor has stated in the newspaper that he is not in favor of any of the proposed amendments." On Page 6 in the last paragraph change "they" to "she". Page 7 and 8 "Lamm" should be "Lamb". Mounds View City Council September 25, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 2 Page 10 after the motion where it reads "Council Member Stigney asked what type of levy increase this resolution assumed." Change "type" to "amount". Page 10 where it reads "Finance Director Kessel explained that if there will be an increase this year from last year the State requires a resolution approving the increase." Change second "the" to "any". On Pages 10 and 11 change "23.17" to "23.71". Council Member Marty requested a comma on Page 91ine 3 after "about it" and before "and". There were no further changes. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To accept the Monday, September 11, 2000, City Council minutes as corrected. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Abstain - 1 (Quick) Motion carried. Council Member Quick abstained from comment on the Minutes as he was not present at the meeting. 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Coughlin acknowledged Mike Ulrich who was the Intenm City Administrator for 5 or 6 months and commented he felt Mr. Ulrich has done a wonderful job filling in as Interim City Administrator while doing his own job. Mayor Coughlin said he has come to believe Mr. Ulrich is one of the most noble and genteel people at City Hall and he has come to rely on his wisdom, organization and common sense. Mayor Coughlin also welcomed Kathleen Miller who is the new City Administrator Community Development Director Jopke thanked Mike Ulrich for keeping "the ship afloat" and said he was very helpful on issues Staff had during his time as Interim City Administrator. Mike Ulrich thanked everyone for their kind words and said he had a lot of help from Staff. Council Member Marty thanked Mr. Ulrich for a job well done and said the Council did not feel as if they were "floundering" without an administrator while Mr. Ulrich was Interim City Administrator. Council Member Quick thanked Mr. Ulrich for his service to the City. Council Member Thomason thanked Mr. Ulrich for his service to the City. MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~- ~ aoo~ Please sign in ;~,:~;111: -ADDRESS C:Admin.resolution.sign-in sheet