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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2004/05/10PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CO CI • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW S/~/ // RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA L~ Regular Meeting May 10, 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 ALLEGL~NCE 3. ROLL CALL: Linke, Quick, Marty, Stigney, and Gunn 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, May 10, 2004 City Council Agenda. Mayor Linke requested that the agenda be rearranged to accommodate items with residents in • attendance and that the Cable Department report be postponed to the next meeting. Council agreed. Council Member Marty requested that Item 9L be moved up in the Agenda to accommodate those in attendance. Item 11 C was postponed to the next meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the Monday, May 10, 2004 Agenda as Amended. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 6251 Proclamation for National Police Week City Administrator Ulrich read Resolution 6251. • Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 2 • MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Marty. To Approve Resolution 6251, a Proclamation for National Police Week. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Introduction of the New Mounds View Police Officers Chief Sommer introduced the new police officers to the City of Mounds View and gave a brief history of all three. Mayor Linke welcomed the new officers to the City. C. Resolution 6236, a Resolution of Appreciation for Boy Scout Pack 367 for their hard work and dedication in making the City of Mounds View a Cleaner Place. • City Administrator Ulrich read Resolution 6236. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve Resolution 6236, a Resolution of Appreciation for Boy Scout Pack 367 for Hard Work and Dedication in Making the City of Mounds View a Cleaner Place. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Tony Bennett (District 1) and Jan Wiessner (District 2) Ramsey County Commissioners • Commissioner Bennett addressed Council and indicated that there appears to be support for a suburban court at 694 and Rice Street. Council Member Marty asked whether the City could get help from the County with a stoplight at Silver Lake Road and County Road H and a semaphore at Sunnyside School. Commissioner Bennett indicated he would provide any assistance that he could but recommended that the City contact Dan Solar. Council Member Quick asked for an update on the arsenal property. Commissioner Bennett explained how the property is planned to be utilized. Commissioner Wiessner provided informational packets to Council and residents in attendance and briefly reviewed the information in them. She then emphasized that the biggest issue facing the County is budget restrictions. Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 3 • E. Proclamation for National Public Works Week -Resolution 6239 City Administrator Ulnch read Resolution 6239, a Proclamation for National Public Works Week. MOTION/SECOND: I,inke/Gunn. To Approve Resolution 6239, a Proclamation for National Public Works Week. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 6240 Appointing Dale Aukee to the Park and Recreation Commission MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6240, a Resolution Appointing Dale Aukee to the Park and Recreation Commission. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. G. Proclamation for Arbor Day -Resolution 6238 • City Administrator Ulrich read Resolution 6238. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve Resolution 6238, a Proclamation for Arbor Day. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 7. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS A. Just and Correct Claims Council Member Marty requested verification on the league of Minnesota cities refund of overpayment. Finance Director Hansen explained that a couple of years ago there was an accident with a City vehicle and a private party and the City paid the $10,000 deductible and the League paid the amount in excess of that. Last fall the League accomplished recovery of money from the other driver and they were to calculate and send 2/3 of the recovery to the City but they made a mistake and sent the entire amount to the City so this is a refund to them. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 4 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Licenses for Approval B. Resolution 6203 Authorizing the Preparation of a Site Plan, Construction Plans, Specifications, and Consultant Selection for the Groveland Park Shelter Building Replacement Project C. Schedule Executive Session Immediately Following Today's City Council Meeting to Discuss Labor Negotiations/Issues D. Resolution 6231 Approving Step Increase for David Parker E. Resolution 6249 Acceptance and Final Payment for the Water Tower Project F. Resolution 6242 Approving a Revised Joint Powers Agreement with Spring Lake Park for the Reconstruction of the Lakeside Lions Park Parking Lot G. Resolution 6243 Approving a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Spring Lake Park and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Lakeside Lions Park Fishing Pier H. Resolution 6178 Authorizing the Development of a Request for Proposal for Work Associated with the Implementation of the County Road 10 Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan I. Resolution 6245 Electing to Retain the Statutory Tort Limit on Liability for the 2004/2005 Insurance Policies J. Resolution 6246 Declaration of Official Intent for the Sale of Bonds to Reimburse the City for Costs of the 2003 Street Improvement Project, Phase I K. Resolution 6247 Approving the Lease for a Copy Machine from Savin L. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, May 24, 2004 at 7:05 p.m. to Consider the "Velmeir CVS Addition" Preliminary Plat, Rezoning and Development Review M. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 21, 2004 at 7:05 p.m., to Consider the Proposed Addition of a Modification to the Development Program for the Mounds View Economic Development Project Council Member Gunn requested that Item 8G be removed for discussion. Council Member Marty requested that Items 8B, 8H, and 8J be removed for discussion. Council Member Stigney requested that Item 8D be removed for discussion. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A, C, E, F, I, K and L as Presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. l1 u Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 5 C7 B. Resolution 6203 Groveland Park Shelter Building Council Member Marty expressed concern with the high costs involved with this project and asked whether it was really necessary at this time. Public Works Director Lee explained that the temporary building that is there is in disrepair and will need to be taken down. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6203, a Resolution Authorizing the Preparation of a Site Plan, Construction Plans, Specifications, and Consultant Selection for the Groveland Park Shelter Building Replacement Project. Council Member Marty commented that he feels Council has the responsibility to carefully review expenditures to determine whether they are really necessary and he is concerned that this expenditure is not necessary at this time. He then expressed concern about using park dedication funds and depleting the fund which could compromise future park projects. Council Member Gunn indicated that she would like to pay for a well constructed building that residents could safely use and enjoy. Council Member Quick asked whether the City should be attempting to bring development to the City that maximizes the taxes for the City based on previously made statements. Council Member Stigney indicated that, philosophically, he agrees with Council Member Marty. He then asked whether Park and Recreation have the funds in their budget or whether it would come out of the general fund. Public Works Director Lee indicated that the funds would be coming out of the general fund. Council Member Stigney asked whether a long term analysis was done on the cost of maintenance for this building. Public Works Director Lee indicated that a study was done by the Commission with public input and this was identified as a parks need. He then said that future maintenance would cost less than what is currently being expended yearly to patch up and keep the old building running. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1(Marty) Motion carried. D. Resolution 6231, a Resolution Approving a Step Increase for David Parker r~ ~~ Council Member Stigney requested that the Resolution be read and noted there were semantic changes that needed to be made. City Administrator Ulrich provided an amended Resolution 6231 and read it for Council. Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 6 MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Approve Resolution 6231, a Resolution Approving a • Step Increase for David Parker as Amended. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 6243 Approving a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Spring Lake Park and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Lakeside Lions Park Fishing Pier Council Member Gunn asked for clarification as to how the policing of the park would go. Chief Sommer explained that policing of the park would be in the same manner as any border street in that Mounds View Officers can enforce the laws within the park and both cities would patrol it. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6243, a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Spring Lake Park and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Lakeside Lions Park Fishing Pier. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 6178, a Resolution Authorizing the Development of a Request for Proposal for the Work Associated with the Implementation of the County Road 10 Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan Council Member Marry asked Staff to provide an explanation of this item. Public Works Director Lee explained that the Resolution would authorize the hiring of a consultant to be directed by Council to work on the design and implementation of the Highway 10 redevelopment and revitalization plan. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6178, a Resolution Authorizing the Development of a Request for Proposal for the Work Associated with the Implementation of the County Road l0 Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan. Council Member Stigney asked for clarification of what this would be for. He then said that, if this is implementing the plan, he disagrees with the plan and would not agree with this matter. Council Member Quick asked for a potential cost amount. Public Works Director Lee indicated that the costs would be up to Council as the work directed to be done dictates the costs involved. Council Member Stigney indicated that he would prefer to work on the plan before hiring a consultant to implement a plan that he has issues with. Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 7 ~~ Ayes - 4 J. Resolution 6246, a Resolution Declaring Official Intent for the Sale of Bonds to Reimburse the City for Costs of the 2003 Street Improvement Project, Phase L • Council Member Marty asked why the name could not be changed to the 2004 street improvement project. Public Works Director Lee indicated that it would be easier to leave the name as it is because of all of the previously created paperwork. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6246, a Resolution Declaring Official Intent for the Sale of Bonds to Reimburse the City for Costs of the 2003 Street Improvement Project, Phase 1. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 733, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Relating to Outdoor Temporary Sales Mayor Linke opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak to this matter. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 733, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Relating to Outdoor Temporary Sales. Nays -1(Stigney) Motion carried. ROLL CALL: Linke/Quick/Marty/Stigney/Gunn. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 6225, a Resolution Approving an Off- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Big Top Liquors Located at 2577 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing. Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 8 • Council Member Quick asked whether there is a current license there now. Ms. Crane indicated that there is. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6225, a Resolution Approving anOff--Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Big Top Liquors Located at 2577 Highway 10. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. C. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 735, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Relating to Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures in CommerciaVIndustrial Districts t Mayor Linke opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak to this matter. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing. Director Ericson indicated that a summary of this Ordinance would be published rather than the entire Ordinance. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 735, an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Relating to Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures in Commercial/Industrial Districts. ROLL CALL: Linke/Marty/Quick/Stigney/Gunn. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 736, an Ordinance Amending Section 4.02 of the Mounds View City Charter. • Mayor Linke opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak to this matter. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 736, an Ordinance Amending Section 4.02 of the Mounds View City Charter. Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 9 • • ROLL CALL: Linke/Quick/Marty/Stigney/Gunn. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Public Hearing to Consider the Hidden Hollow Preliminary Plat Mayor Linke opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the preliminary plat with Council and the residents in attendance. Council Member Marry asked whether the filling of the wetlands on the Brennan property had been considered with this plat so as not to create future issues with drainage as well as whether there would be access for City equipment to clean out the drainage areas. Director Ericson explained that there are easements in place that allow for access for maintenance. He then said that the development would be containing all water on site. Council Member Marty asked whether a larger catch basin could resolve the issue with the Brennan property. Public Works Director Lee indicated that the Engineers have reviewed the plan and feel that the water issues are appropriately handled. Director Ericson indicated that Rice Creek Watershed District would be reviewing the plan to make sure that water is handled appropriately. Gary Nordness addressed Council and indicated that there are only a couple of items remaining on the issues list. He then said that all water will be contained on site. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Gurm/Stigney. To Approve the Hidden Hollow Preliminary Plat as Presented. Council Member Quick commented that he would not be voting to approve this request as he does not feel that this is the highest and best use of the property for the benefit of the City. He then said that he feels more taxes could be brought into the City if this were developed correctly. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1(Quick) Motion carried. F. Resolution 6241, a Resolution Changing the Name of the Golf Course to The Bridges of Mounds View • Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 10 Golf Course Manager Berg reviewed this matter with Council and explained that the reason behind the name change is to help with identity because she hears almost on a daily basis that the course is m Blame. Council Member Stigney expressed concern with having such a long name when including the training center portion. Golf Course Manager Berg indicated that most of the advertising would use The Bridges of Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mariy. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6241, a Resolution Changing the Name of the Golf Course to The Bridges of Mounds View. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. G. Review of Charter Commission Resolution No. 2003-04; Recommendations for Modifications to Section 2.06 of the City Charter (Mayor's Powers and Duties) and Section 4.05 of the City Charter (Vacancy of Municipal Elected Office) • MOTION/SECOND: Many/Stigney. To Direct Staff to Prepare the Ordinance for Council Consideration. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. H. Charter Commission Resolution No. 2003-05; Recommendations far Modifications to Section 5 of the City Charter (Initiative, Referendum and Recall) MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Direct Staff to Prepare the Ordinance for Council Consideration. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. I. Resolution 6164, Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Sewer Televising Unit • Council Member Stigney asked whether it was necessary to purchase another van and whether it would be more cost effective to share this type of equipment or service with another city. Public Works Director Lee indicated that Staff looked into sharing this with another City and it is not feasible to do so. He then explained that the trailer costs less but the tow vehicle and trailer take up twice the amount of room in the street creating a hazard. He further commented that the tow vehicle and trailer is more difficult to maneuver creating the potential for issues. Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 11 Council Member Stigney asked whether Staff would be selling off the trailer and tow vehicle. i Public Works Director Lee indicated that the tow vehicle would stay but the trailer set up would be sold at an approximate amount of $15,000. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6164, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Sewer Televising Unit. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. J. Resolution 6248, a Resolution Adopting City Vision and Mission Statement, Goals Program, Values Statement, and Rules of Conduct (Power Point Presentation) MOTION/SECOND: StigneylMarty. To Postpone this Matter to the Next Meeting. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. K. Resolution 6237, a Resolution Approving a Longevity Increase for Keith Czarnecki (PD) MOTION/SECOND: Marty!Gunn. To Approve Resolution 6237, a Resolution Approving a Longevity Increase for Keith Czarnecki. Council Member Stigney requested that the Resolution be read. City Administrator Ulrich read Resolution 6237. Ayes - S Nays - 0 Motion carried. L. Resolution 6244 Establishing Financing for the Mounds View Manufacturing Home Park Second Access Project Council Member Stigney asked how the grant was written. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated that the grant was written on the total amount of the project. Mayor Linke indicated he would support Option b because he feels there are City costs that the Mobile Home Park should be paying for. Council Member Stigney indicated that he feels the Staff recommendation of proportionately dividing the proceeds is appropriate but he would like to look into proportionately applying City costs as well. Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 12 MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6244, a . Resolution Establishing Financing for the Mounds View Manufacturing Home Park Second Access Project with Option lA to Account for the Cities Costs. Rex Almond of 1046 Monte Claire indicated that he had spoken to the owner and the owner is counting on an amount of $6,000. Council Member Stigney amended his motion to not exceed $2,000 in City costs. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Amend the Motion to Proportionately Divide the City's Costs Not to Exceed $2,000. Mayor Linke indicated that the motion on the floor is basically the same as Option B adding $2,000 to the amount the Mobile Home Park would pay. Council Member Stigney indicated he did his motion the way he did to keep things proportionate which is fair. Doris Heilman of 3034 Ardmore Avenue reminded Council that when this whole issue came up it was before the Ordinance changed on giving park owners the option of whether they wanted to open this. When this started they were required to do so by ordinance because the City street is not in compliance. She then said that, as she understands it, the grant money was applied for on • a proportional basis and it was a joint grant application. Ms. Heilman asked how much City Staff time was spent planning the development previously discussed and how much of that money will be recovered. She then said that their costs were to be 37% of the cost of the project. Mayor Linke indicated he would like to recover the City's costs from the point when the City and the Park decided to do move forward. Ms. Heilman noted that would be from January 2004. Ms. Heilman indicated that opening the back gate benefits other residents in the area and the street is a race track regardless of whether the gate opens or not. Mayor Linke indicated the complaint was that the people from the mobile home park are using it and they are opposed to that. Ms. Heilman indicated that not all violators are within the park others use it as well. She then said that the park owner alone pays more taxes than all the people who signed the petition a year ago, not to mention what the individual homeowner's pay. Ayes - 3 Nays - 2(Linke/Quick) Motion carried. Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 13 ~J Ayes - 2 Nays - 3(Gunn/Linke/Quick) Motion failed. MOTION/SECOND: Many/Gunn. To Approve Resolution 6244, a Resolution Establishing Financing for the Mounds View Manufacturing Home Park Second Access Project with Option 1 A. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1(Linke) Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. .City Council Minutes April 26, 2004 ~J Council Member Gunn requested the following change: The date for Festival in the Park is August 22, 2004. Council Member Stigney requested the following change: On Page 7, Line 18 indicate his taxes went up 30%. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marry. To Approve the City Council Minutes for April 26, 2004 as Amended. 11. REPORTS Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Marty indicated that the Festival in the Park Golf Tournament is scheduled for August 14, 2004. Council Member Gunn indicated that there is someone interested in putting together a snowmobile show in lieu of the car show this year. Council Member Marty indicated that a resident suggested having survey cards available at the Festival for residents to fill out. Mayor Linke commented on the Governor's talk on WCCO that suggested that cites are spending money frivolously on lobbying efforts by stating that the City is a member of the League of Minnesota Cities and a portion of the dues is used to fund lobbying efforts on behalf of cities. He also indicated that it would be cost prohibitive for the City to have either elected officials or Staff monitor events and lobby for the City. Council Member Stigney indicated that a resident had contacted him asking whether he could utilize the Community Center to showcase his band for free and he had directed him to City Staff and the YMCA. Mounds View City Council May 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 14 B. Staff 1. Golf Course Memo 2. Quarterly Cable Department Update C. City Attorney • No attorney. 12. Nezt Council Work Session: Nezt Council Meeting: 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION Monday, May 17, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Council recessed to executive session at 9:50 p.m. Transcribed and recorded by: Joan Lenzmeier Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.