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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
January 26, 2004
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:09 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Linke, Quick (not present), Marty, Stigney, and Gunn
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, January 26, 2004 City Council Agenda.
MOTIONISECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the Monday, January 26, 2004 Agenda as
Presented.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
S. PUBLIC INPUT
David Jahnke of 8428 Eastwood Road indicated he attended the Airports Commission meeting
and found out that they will only finishing up and not making many improvements due to budget
issues. He then indicated that the first 9 holes would be open by mid-July or earlier, if possible.
Mr. Jahnke asked whether Council Members read the article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press from a
week ago Sunday on golf courses. He then said it was very interesting and would be in the best
interest of all to read it.
Council Member Gunn asked if the stadium proposal was discussed and whether the airport
would be expanded if the stadium is approved.
Mr. Jahnke indicated it was briefly mentioned but they said it would not be discussed at this
time. He then said they are willing to cooperate to get the stadium.
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1 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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3 A. Annual Storm Water Permit Review -Present and discuss the City's Storm
4 Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP}.
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6 Public Works Director Lee indicated that all urbanized cities were required to develop an
7 SWPPP and that was done as part of the municipal separate storm sewer permit done in 2003.
8 He then said that the report that was included in the packets is available at City Hall for review.
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l0 Public Works Director Lee indicated that the report consists of a summary update of best
11 management practices and the City has a list of 46 items that must be monitored and reported on.
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13 Public Works Director Lee indicated that in 2003 the City cleaned and inspected nearly 30% of
14 the sanitary sewer and nearly 80% of the surface water structures as well as100% of oil and
15 grease separators.
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17 Public Works Director Lee indicated that the City has identified 18 problems within the system
18 and they will be included in a rehabilitation program for 2004.
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20 Public Works Director Lee introduced Marla Mennypenny and informed the Council that she is
21 in charge of the storm water system and she put together the report.
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23 7. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
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25 A. Just and Correct Claims
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27 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented.
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31 8. CONSENT AGENDA
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33 A. Resolution 6165 Approving the 2004 Seasonal Public Works Positions
34 B. Resolution 6166 Approving the Preliminary Feasibility Report for the 2003
35 Street Improvement Project -Phase I
36 C. Resolution 6174 Approving Appointments to the Police Civil Service
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38 D. Resolution 6170 Approving the 2003 L.E.L.S. Loca1232 Labor Agreement
39 E. Resolution 6180 Employee Contribution From Sick Leave for Health Facility
4o Membership
41 F. Resolution 6177 Approving a Permit Application for Merrick, Inc., a
42 Charitable Organization to Conduct Charitable Gambling at Robert's Sports
43 Bar and Entertainment Located in the City of Mounds View
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G. Resolution 6173 Authorizing the Replacement of the Police Departments
Automatic External Defibrillators Utilizing Grant Funds, Grant Matching
Funds and Forfeiture Funds
H. Resolution 6176 Authorizing the Purchase of Two Replacement Squad Cars
I. Resolution 6168 Approving an Area Identification Sign for Scotland Green
Apartments
J. Resolution 6178 Authorizing the Submittal of a Request for Proposal For
Work Associated with the Implementation of the County Road 10
Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan
K. Licenses for Approval
L. Resolution 6182 Approving 2004 Golf Course Seasonal Positions
Council Member Stigney requested that Items C and J be removed for discussion.
City Administrator Ulrich requested that Item D be removed for discussion.
Council Member Marty asked that Items F, G, and I be removed for discussion.
MOTION/SECOND: Marry/Gunn. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, E, H, K, and L as
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Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 6174, Approving Appointments to the Police Civil Service
Commission
Council Member Stigney indicated that Council passed a motion to postpone approval of this
Resolution until Council Members received all the applications for these positions and he does
not see them in the packet.
Mayor Linke indicated that his cover letter stated that all applications were provided that were
less than 12 months old. He then said that two additional applications were received on Friday
and those were put in Council Members' boxes.
Council Member Stigney indicated he picked up the packet Thursday and checked his box this
morning and there was nothing new.
Mayor Linke indicated that Council has all of the ones that were there for him to review when the
packets went out.
Council Member Stigney indicated that the information was not provided as requested and he
would like to continue the postponement of this item until that is done.
Mayor Linke commented that the names that are there Council had at the last meeting.
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1 Council Member Stigney commented that there is some ambiguity here and he would like to see
• 2 an entire list of all the applicants for the positions. He then said that he is uncomfortable with
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5 Mayor Linke indicated that Council has copies of all applications that he had up to Thursday and
6 he received an additional two on Friday. He then said that the Resolution before Council is the
7 list of names he is recommending for approval.
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9 MOTION/SECOND: Stigney. To Postpone Until The Requested Information is Received.
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11 The Motion failed for lack of a second.
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13 Council Member Gunn indicated that these are the names that were available when packets went
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16 Council Member Stigney said he knows there are two other individuals that he does not see and
17 the applications were in since the time of the vacancies. He then said that he wanted a complete
18 list of those that applied since the last opening. He further commented that there are people that
19 applied since the positions were open and the Mayor took no action on them and he would like to
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22 Mayor Linke read from a memo from Desaree Crane indicating that applications stay in the file
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25 Council Member Stigney commented that the direction of this Council was to provide all of the
26 applications for this position and they are not here.
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28 MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6174, a
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31 Council Member Marty asked for verification about the application process.
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33 Desaree Crane indicated that the applications provided are the only applications on file. She then
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36 Council Member Stigney asked whether Bill Werner's application was in the file.
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38 Ms. Crane indicated that he may have applied prior to her taking over this responsibility but she
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41 Council Member Stigney indicated that he thinks there were two applications that Council did
42 not see and he feels that the Mayor has dragged his feet on the appointments until this time to
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• 2 D. Resolution 6170, a Resolution Approving the 2003 L.E.L.S. Local 232 Labor
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5 City Administrator Ulrich indicated that the Resolution should be amended to reflect the change
6 discussed in the executive session to state that those hired after February 1, 2004 assuming the
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9 MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6170, a
to Resolution Approving the 2003 L.E.L.S. Loca1232 Labor Agreement.
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12 Council Member Stigney asked if the language covers a new hire or a promotion.
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14 City Administrator Ulrich indicated it would apply to either a new hire or a promotion.
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18 F. Resolution 6177, a Resolution Approving a Permit Application for Merrick,
19 Inc., a Charitable Organization to Conduct Charitable Gambling at Robert's
20 Sports Bar and Entertainment Located in the City of Mounds View.
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22 Council Member Marty asked whether a condition of approval is that most of the funds would be
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25 Desaree Crane indicated that she would receive tax documents as well as a list of where the
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28 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6177, a
29 Resolution Approving a Permit Application for Merrick, Inc., a Charitable Organization to
3o Conduct Charitable Gambling at Robert's Sports Bar and Entertainment Located in the City of
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33 Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
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35 G. Resolution 6173, a Resolution Authorizing the Replacement of the Police
36 Department's Automatic External Defibrillators Utilizing Grant Funds,
37 Grant Matching Funds and Forfeiture Funds.
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39 Council Member Marty asked whether the one needing work would be repaired.
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41 Chief Sommer indicated that it is usually cost prohibitive.
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• 1 Mayor Linke suggested moving one of the older ones out to the golf course.
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3 MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6173, a
4 Resolution Authorizing the Replacement of the Police Department's Automatic External
5 Defibrillators Utilizing Grant Funds, Grant Matching Funds and Forfeiture Funds.
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9 I. Resolution 6168, a Resolution Approving an Area Identification Sign for
1o Scotland Green Apartments.
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12 Council Member Marry commented that Scotland Green has been paying taxes at the
13 condominium rate and not the rate of an apartment.
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15 Planner Prososki indicated she has not spoken with other Staff but she spoke to Ramsey County
16 and was told that they are paying the same amount regardless of the designation because the
17 difference comes into play with homestead or non-homestead. She then agreed to look into it
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20 Council Member Marty commented that signage is over City requirements.
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26 Mayor Linke agreed that something needs to be done but he does not feel it is right to hold this
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29 Council Member Many commented that the sign could not be installed until the ground thaws.
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31 Council Member Gunn indicated the Resolution does not state which type of sign.
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33 Planner Prososki indicated that the applicant said that the sign could be determined by Council
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36 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mariy. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6168, a
37 Resolution Approving an Area Identification Sign for Scotland Green Apartments.
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4o condominium and apartment tax rate straightened out.
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J. Resolution 6178, a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Request for
Proposal for Work Associated with the Implementation of the County Road
10 Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan.
Council Member Stigney indicated that he has issues with this plan and he would like to discuss
it at a work session before going forward.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Linke. To Postpone to the Next Work Session.
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0 Motion carried.
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing, First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 725 Amending
the Zoning Code Establishing an Administrative Variance Approval Process.
Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Planner Prososki explained that this amendment would allow for an administrative variance
process. She then explained what the process would be.
Council Member Marty requested that the Planning Commission briefly review each case so that
they are aware.
David Jahnke of 8428 Eastwood Road expressed concern that this would be an ordinance to go
around or bypass the Planning Commission.
Mayor Linke indicated that it would allow the process to go more quickly on very minor variance
requests.
Mr. Jahnke expressed concern that something minor may turn into something major and then
asked what the guidelines were and where the information could be found.
Mayor Linke indicated that the request must be within 25% of a required setback and explained
that the information was in the public book.
Community Development Director Ericson explained that this was published in the newspaper
10 days in advance of this meeting and the information is available on the Internet.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading, Introduce the First Reading and
Approve Ordinance 725, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Establishing an
Administrative Variance Approval Process.
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9 Public Works Director Lee indicated that bids were received on January 8, 2004. He then
to indicated there was an issue with the low bidder as some of the required information was missing
11 but, his information was opened and he retrieved the other information prior to any other bids
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14 Mayor Linke confirmed that there was no concern over any gain obtained by the delay.
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16 City Attorney Riggs explained there would need to be some materially significant issue such as a
1~ benefit gained. He also indicated the numbers matched on the overall bid so there is no issue.
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19 MOTION/SECOND: Many/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6167, a
20 Resolution Approving the Contract Award for the County Road H Sidewalk Project With Option
21 Two From Silver Lake Road to the Western City Limits in the Amount of $321,911.17 to
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24 Angela Olson of 5046 Longview Drive indicated she does not think the sidewalk is worth the
25 cost but, if it is going forward she thinks it is silly to just go to Silver Lake Road because it
26 requires the kids to cross Silver Lake Road twice. She then said that she does not want her
27 shrubs to go but, if they have to go she wants it to be for a sidewalk that makes sense. She
28 further commented that doing the sidewalk like this creates more of a hazard than already exists.
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3o Mayor Linke indicated that this option is the only option before Council due to previous Council
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35 Mayor Linke indicated he voted for this because a little sidewalk is better than none.
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37 Council Member Marty asked whether the traffic counts would be great enough on Silver Lake
38 Road to get a light on H and Silver Lake Road.
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4o Public Works Director Lee indicated he would look into it with Dan Solar from the County. He
41 then explained they are working with the School District and the District is sending out surveys
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C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 724, An Ordinance Setting
Water Rates and Surcharges for Service in 2004.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading, and
Adopt Ordinance 724, an Ordinance Setting Water Rates and Surcharges for Service in 2004.
ROLL CALL: Linke, Marty, Stigney, Gunn.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 728, An Ordinance Setting
Storm Water Management Fees for Service in 2004.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading, and
Adopt Ordinance 728, an Ordinance Setting Storm Water Management Fees for Service in 2004.
Council Member Stigney asked if any progress has been made on providing a variable rate on the
sewer.
Finance Director Hansen indicated that would be scheduled for first reading and public hearing
on February 9, 2004.
ROLL CALL: Linke, Marty, Stigney, Gunn.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 727, An Ordinance Amending
Section 1006.07 Regarding Enforcement of Development Conditions.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading, and
Adopt Ordinance 727, an Ordinance Amending Section 1006.07 Regarding Enforcement of
Development Conditions.
ROLL CALL: Linke, Marry, Stigney, Gunn.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
F. Public Works and Parks Foreman Position Reclassifications
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that this was not an action item but noted that Staff is
reviewing the positions and will provide a recommendation for consideration at the February 9,
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1 Council Member Many commented that this was brought up to the Council several years ago and
• 2 he thinks it has been overlooked and it is time to assess the positions and pay accordingly as he
3 feels the City has good individuals in the positions.
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5 G. Resolution 6172 Approving the Appointment of Michael Kampa to Police
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8 Chief Sommer explained that Sergeant Crow would be retiring on January 31, 2004 after serving
9 for 27 years. He then said that he met with the Police Civil Service Commission on filling the
to position and the procedure was an oral interview, promotability index, and review of resume and
11 letter of interest. The procedure was followed and the top three candidates presented to the
12 Commission and the Commission recommended that Michael Kampa, with the highest score, be
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15 City Administrator Ulrich indicated the Resolution should specifically have the language that this
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18 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6172, a
19 Resolution Approving the Appointment of Michael Kampa to Police Sergeant.
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21 Council Member Marty indicated he wanted to verify things himself and had talked to the Chief
22 earlier to review the pointing of years and qualifications. He then said that he knows the
• 23 Commission looked at it but being an elected official he felt that he would like to review it as
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28 H. Resolution 6175 Approving a Contract with POP Telecom for Local
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31 Finance Director Hansen indicated that at the time the agenda was prepared it appeared that US
32 Link would be the lowest cost proposal but Telecom came in lower. He then explained that the
33 first quote was for fewer lines than the City needs and that has been corrected on the amended
34 information supplied and the City should save $700.00 per month.
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41 MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6175, a
42 Resolution Approving a Contract with POP Telecom for Local Telephone Service as Amended.
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• 1 I. Adoption of Interim Ordinance 730, An Ordinance Establishing a
2 Moratorium on the Siting, Location and Operation of New Adult Use
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5 Community Development Director Ericson indicated this Ordinance would establish a
6 moratorium on the siting, location and operation of new adult use businesses within the City to
7 allow Staff time to research how the elimination of the PF zoning district and the 500-foot
8 protective buffer will affect the location of these types of business.
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Mayor Linke asked Staff to carefully review where the 500 feet begins and further define that.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Reading and Adopt
Interim Ordinance 730, an Emergency Interim Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on the
Siting, Location, and Operation of New Adult Use Businesses.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that this is an emergency ordinance and should be handled with a
roll call vote.
ROLL CALL: Linke, Marty, Stigney, Gunn.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
J. Set Date(s) for City Council Retreat.
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that March 2 and 3, 2004 would be the preferred dates.
Mayor Linke suggested it may not be necessary to have pizza.
Council Member Marty indicated he would need to check his schedule.
Consent to set March 2 and 3, 2004 as the tentative date for the City Council retreat from 5:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Minutes January 12, 2004
Council Member Marty requested the following changes: On Page 1, Line 37 change Hammond
to Heilman and on Line 2 and Line 7 on the following page. On Line 27 it should read " 35
Southbound because of potential issue because vehicles have already hit the soundwall." On
Page 7, Line 1 last word is missing a "w". On Page 16, Line 37 he indicated that Council
Member Quick could attend Ramsey County meetings.
Council Member Gunn requested the following change: On Page 5, Line 21, and 25 correct the
spelling of Shay.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Approve the City Council Minutes for January 12, 2004
as Amended.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council.
(1) Resolution 6184 Directing Staff to Prepare an Ordinance to Revise Title
400 of the City Code.
Council Member Stigney read Resolution 6184. He then explained that it would take the mayor
out of the appointing and make it by the Council and set the procedure by which they would be
appointed. He further commented that there have been a lot of issues with this and he thinks it is
time to look at it.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Approve Resolution 6184, a Resolution Directing Staff
to Prepare an Ordinance to Revise Title 400 of the City Code.
Council Member Marty indicated he has not had enough time to adequately review the
information.
Council Member Stigney clarified that this is a Resolution to direct the Clerk Administrator to
review and prepare an Ordinance for Council consideration.
Mayor Linke indicated he would support the preparation of the Ordinance but reserves the right
to oppose the Ordinance after reviewing the information if he does not agree with it.
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1 Mayor Linke reported that he had the pleasure of going to the music of the night at Irondale and
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8 Chief Sommer provided an overview of his report from September through December 2003.
9 There were 358 cases assigned to the investigators. He then outlined the type of cases.
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11 Mayor Linke noted that administrative offenses are up this year and he is happy to see that
12 because that is money that comes to the City.
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14 Council Member Many indicated he would like to look at it more than looking at money coming
15 into the offers but as giving officers more leeway in writing tickets. It is also a benefit to the
16 residents because administrative offenses do not go against their driver's license.
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18 Mayor Linke commented that the last quarter of 2003 had over one third of the fraud and theft
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21 Chief Sommer summarized the year-end statistics for Council. He then indicated that the school
22 resource officer at the Middle School has informed him that the remodeling of the building has
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25 Chief Sommer indicated that the dare officer conducted compliance checks within the City for
26 alcohol and tobacco license holders. Two out of the eight alcohol failed and only one tobacco
27 license holder failed. Those businesses were fined.
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30 overtime to work extra shifts for additional traffic enforcement. That detail has paid out $2,612
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33 Chief Sommer indicated the search for records management is complete and it appears that the
34 City will go with the St. Paul police system along with the other Ramsey County suburban police
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• 1 Chief Sommer indicated that in 2003 a total of 95.64% of the budget has been expended so the
2 police department has stayed within the budget.
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4 Council Member Marty asked how many noise control tickets have been given out for loud
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7 Chief Sommer indicated he does not have that breakdown with him but could look into it.
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11 Finance Director Hansen reviewed the preliminary December 31, 2003 financial report and
12 cautioned that the final results would be slightly different. The general fund revenues are just
13 under $4,000,000 and Staff expects the general fund to end the year with a surplus.
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15 Finance Director Hansen indicated the City ended the year 2002 with a surplus of $1,000,000
16 kept in the general fund as a hedge against the loss of state aid and the City did lose $300,000.
17 He then said that Staff would like to cancel transfers to the general fund to lower the surplus
18 down to within 50% of next year's budget and that is the minimum Staff feels comfortable with
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21 Finance Director Hansen reported that the Community Center fund shows a $184,000 deficit and
22 that number was driven up by a combination of the lightening strike and changes to the catering
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26 should be able to pay back more than half of the internal loan outstanding and the water fund
27 refinanced its bonds to help the water fund.
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30 over 2002 but still a difficult year and that will continue until get something goes through with
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33 Finance Director Hansen indicated that Staff is working on Gatsby 34 reporting system for 2003,
34 the variable sewer rates, long-range financial plans and the bond sale for the street project. He
35 then said that Staff will be recommending that the City levy the special assessments and sell the
36 bonds at the beginning of the project and that is driven by the fact that the City could not finance
37 the project internally. He further commented that levying the special assessments does not mean
38 that they have to be paid before the project. The City can set a payment date that allows the
39 project to be completed before requiring payment.
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41 Council Member Marty asked where the City stands on the COPS grant for getting federal funds
42 for the two new officers.
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Chief Sommer indicated there were an overwhelming number of applications for that grant so the
City did not receive any funds this time but is still in the running if more funding becomes
available in the future.
City Administrator Ulrich indicated he has been with the City for six months and he is due for a
six-month review. He then said he would like to schedule his review for February 2, 2004 in an
executive session at the work session.
Director Ericson announced that the home and garden show would be held on March 6, 2004
from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and this year the City has the added benefit of obtaining billboard
advertising for the event courtesy of Clear Channel Communications.
Director Ericson reported that the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce's Annual Gala is
February 24, 2004 and all Council Members are invited. He then handed out invitations to
Council.
Mayor Linke recessed the Council Meeting to executive session to discuss union negotiations at
8:53 p.m.
G City Attorney
No report.
12. Next Council Work Session:
Next Council Meeting:
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at
Transcribed and recorded by:
Joan Lenzmeier
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
p.m.
Monday, February 2, 2004
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