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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
February 9, 2004
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:00 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Linke, Quick (not present), Marty (arrived at 7:40 p.m.), Stigney, and
Gunn
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Administrator Ulrich requested that Item11B2 be removed for the agenda and added to the
February 23, 2004 Agenda.
A. Monday, February 9, 2004 City Council Agenda.
MOTIONlSECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Approve the Monday, February 9, 2004 Agenda as
Amended.
Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
5. PUBLIC INPUT
William Werner of 2765 Sherwood Road expressed concern with how the City handles surplus
property. He then said that he was interested in the camcorder that was replaced recently because
it did not have a cable but he has been told the cable was found and the camera is adequate for
the police department to use.
Mr. Werner asked if there is a list of surplus property for residents to review and what the policy
is for surplus property.
Mr. Werner asked whether the furniture recently purchased was necessary.
Mayor Linke indicated the furniture was a budgeted item that was needed and the furniture that
was there will be utilized by other Staff.
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• 1 City Administrator Ulrich indicated the City does have some surplus equipment building up and
2 Staff intends to look into selling it at auction. He then indicated Staff would make the list
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5 Mayor Linke asked Staff to make sure that the hard drives are removed from the computers.
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7 City Administrator Ulrich indicated it was his understanding that there is now a way to erase hard
8 drives the same way the federal government does. He then said Staff would report back on the
9 equipment available and how to dispose of it.
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11 Mr. Werner asked if residents could have the first opportunity to purchase the property.
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Council Member Stigney commented that he thinks the residents of Mounds View should get
first crack at auction since they bought the equipment in the first place.
Council Member Stigney commented that the furniture was budgeted but he did not see anyone
come to him to discuss the purchase. He further commented that it seems to be the normal
course that if something is budgeted for the money is spent regardless of whether the item is
really needed.
Mr. Werner expressed concern that there were comments made that the recently replaced
camcorder was not worth replacing the missing cable and suddenly it is good enough for the
police department.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Resolution 6188, a Resolution of Appreciation for Police Sergeant Reed
Krogh
Mayor Linke indicated that Sergeant Krogh was unable to attend the meeting. He then read the
Resolution of Appreciation.
MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Gunn. To Approve Resolution 6188, a Resolution of Appreciation
for Police Sergeant Reed Krogh.
Chief Sommer introduced Sergeant Mike Kaampa to Council.
Ayes - 3
Nays - 0 Motion carried..
7. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
A. Just and Correct Claims
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 6181 Authorizing Staff to Create and Distribute an RFP to
Establish Wetland Boundaries in the Spring Creek Basin
B. Resolution 6183 Authorizing the Advertisement for an Intern in the
Community Development Department
C. Resolution 6187 Re-Appointing David Jahnke to the Airport Advisory Board
D. Licenses for Approval
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented.
Ayes - 3
Nays - 0 Motion carried.
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 725, an Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Code Establishing an Administrative Variance Approval Process.
Planner Prososki reviewed the requirements for the Administrative Variance Approval Process.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading and
Adopt Ordinance 725, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Establishing an Administrative
Variance Approval Process.
ROLL CALL: Linke/Stigney/Gunn.
Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
B. City Charter Issue Regarding Police Civil Service Commission
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that this was discussed at the February 2, 2004 work session
as a result of a request from the Charter Commission in May of 2003 to review the existence of
the Police Civil Service Commission in conflict with the City's Charter.
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that there would need to be a unanimous vote of Council to
abolish the Police Civil Service Commission.
Mayor Linke indicated there was an attempt last summer to abolish but the votes were not there.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Direct the Charter Commission to Review Section 202
of the Charter.
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1 Mayor Linke apologized for not following up and looking into what the Charter Commission was
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4 Council Member Gunn asked whether there would be problems complying with the 30 day filing
5 of vacancies if it were abolished.
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7 Mayor Linke explained that requirement would go away if there were no Commission.
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9 Council Member Stigney indicated that there is no restrictions on the amount of money the
to Commission can spend but it has been in existence for 20 to 30 years and he does not recall them
11 expending more money than what was required to accomplish the task. He further clarified that
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14 Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
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16 C. Public Hearing, First Reading, and Introduction of Ordinance 729 Setting
17 Sanitary Sewer Rates for Service in the Year 2004.
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19 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
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21 Finance Director Hansen indicated that this Ordinance would allow the City to charge a variable
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27 MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Waive the Reading, Introduce the First Reading, and
28 Approve Ordinance 729, an Ordinance Setting Sanitary Sewer Rates for Service in the Year
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31 Council Member Stigney said that he is in favor of this as it accounts for those that live alone or
32 that just use less water. He then asked why the Ordinance allows for the five units or actual
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35 Finance Director Hansen explained that it would allow Staff to account for abnormal usage such
36 as a plumbing problem causing excess water usage rather than charge the resident on an
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41 D. Resolution 6186, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Digital Video
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.45 that the deck that went down is at least 14 years old and is not worth repairing.
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2 Council Member Stigney asked how much the digital deck purchased last year cost the City.
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4 Mr. Gammell indicated the price was around $2,000 for the Sony. He then said that his
5 recommendation is to try a JVC this time as it is slightly less expensive and there have been
6 minor issues with the Sony pushing the tapes out.
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8 Council Member Gunn asked Staff to comment on where the funds for this purchase come from.
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1o Mr. Gammell explained that the cable department is funded by cable franchise fees so there is no
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13 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Linke. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6186, a
14 Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Digital Video Player for the Cable Department.
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16 Council Member Stigney requested that the Resolution be amended to read an amount not to
17 exceed $1,600.
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• 23 E. Resolution 6192, a Resolution Approving a Soft Drink Supplier Agreement
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26 Golf Course Manager Burg reviewed the report with Council.
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28 Council Member Marty indicated that Coke was going to do the golf tournament and asked if
29 they could approach Pepsi on doing the golf tournament.
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31 Golf Course Manager Burg agreed to ask them.
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33 Council Member Stigney asked who fixes the machines if they are vandalized.
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35 Golf Course Manager Burg indicated that the money is removed each night and Pepsi would be
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MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6192, a
Resolution Approving a Soft Drink Supplier Agreement for the Bridges Golf Course.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
F. Resolution 6193, a Resolution Approving a Step Increase for City
Administrator Kurt Ulrich.
Mayor Linke Read Resolution 6193.
MOTION/SECOND: Many/Gunn. To Approve Resolution 6193, a Resolution Approving a
Step Increase for City Administrator Kurt Ulrich.
Council Member Stigney commented that the Resolution should read consistent with the
personnel policy not the employee's letter of hire because the letter of hire should be consistent
with the personnel policy.
Council Member Marty indicated that there was to be a review after six months then after that it
is yearly step increases.
Council Member Stigney indicated that he does not like the City's policy because it is based on
surveys from other cities and he does not feel it is in the best interest of the City.
Mayor Linke said Mr. Ulrich is doing an excellent job for the City.
Council Member Marty agreed and thanked Mr. Ulrich for providing Minutes for the executive
sessions.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Minutes January 26, 2004
B. January 26, 2004 Executive Session
C. February 2, 2004 Executive Session
Council Member Marty requested the following changes: On Page 1, Line 30 Council Member
Marty asked David Jahnke to clarify to what he was referring. Mr. Jahnke indicated he was
talking about the golf course at the airport.
Mr. Jahnke then asked when he could expect the report on the golf course.
Finance Director Hansen indicated the audit report should be ready in June.
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Council Member Marty requested the following changes: On Page 6, Line 29, add: Until the
ground thaws. On Page 8, Line 38 add: new stoplights on Spring Lake Road, Rice Creek and
Mississippi. On Page 11, Line 15 change offers to "coffers." On Page 14, Line 5 add: as this
has been an issue at Council Meetings for some time now. On Line 29 the meeting was
adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Council Member Gunn requested the following change: On Page 10, Line 8 correct the spelling
of Krogh.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the City Council Minutes for January 26,
2004 as Amended.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
B. January 26, 2004 Executive Session Minutes
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Approve the Executive Session Minutes for January 26,
2004 as Presented.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
C. February 2, 2004 Executive Session Minutes
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Approve the Executive Session Minutes for February 2,
2004 as Presented.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council.
Mayor Linke congratulated Public Works Director Lee who was married on February 4, 2004.
D. Staff
(1) Presentation of Long Range Capital Needs for the Fire Department
Mr. Zikmund was not present at the meeting.
(2) City Council/Staff Retreat March 2 and 3, 2004
Community Development Director Ericson handed out drawings of proposed billboards for the
golf course that put the City's name on the posts in different ways for Council consideration.
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1 Council Member Stigney indicated that two people contacted him and they are opposed to raising
• 2 the height of those signs from 35 to the 45 feet.
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4 Chief Sommer advised Council that there has been some media interest in the St. Paul Police
5 records management and Ramsey County suburbs wanting to migrate to it so he anticipates there
6 will be an upcoming story. He then said that he looks forward to moving forward on that and
7 plans to have a user agreement for Council review at the next meeting.
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13 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, March 1, 2004
14 Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 23, 2004
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18 Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
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