HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2004/06/14Regular Meeting
June 14, 2004
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:05 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Linke, Quick, Marty, Stigney, and Gunn
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, June 14, 2004 City Council Agenda.
Mayor Linke stated he would like to postpone Item 7B until the next meeting. He also stated he
• would like to move Item l OG up in front of 10A.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the Monday, June 14, 2004 Agenda as
amended.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried..
5. PUBLIC INPUT
Dennis Hammes, 5511 Quincy St., asked the Council what had been done as far as cars having
noise violations. He stated he was talking about cars with loud mufflers and boom boxes.
Chief Sommer stated noise violations were handled on a case-by-case basis. He stated if
someone had a specific complaint and had the license number, they would deal with that
individually. He stated they do issue citations for loud mufflers.
Dennis Hammes stated he would like to know how many citations had been issued for noise
violations in the last 90 days.
Chief Sommer stated he could get that information. He stated that it wasn't that common to
issue noise violations.
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• Council Member Marry stated he had seen more people being pulled over in the last month than
at any other time since he has lived in Mounds View.
Chief Sommer stated there has been a lot of emphasis on traffic enforcement within the city, both
in general and for the Safe and Sober Program.
Tom Winiecki, Sherwood Road, stated there are people going 60 miles an hour down Long Lake
Road. He also stated there are many cars parked on the streets at 5:30 in the morning.
Dave Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, stated he was appalled that any Council member would
consider subsidizing a golf course.
Mayor Linke stated there were many possibilities they were looking at on this issue.
Bill Rice, 2932 County Road H2, stated he would fire his financial advisor if they suggested
investing in that golf course.
Mayor Linke stated they were looking at about seven different options, including selling it to get
rid of it. He stated when they have all the information, they will make a decision.
Mr. Rice asked if they were going to put nine more holes in.
• Mayor Linke stated that was no longer an option.
Mr. Rice asked whether there had been any meetings regarding the golf course behind closed
doors, and Mayor Linke stated that there had not.
6. CITY BUDGET QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
None.
7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Resolution 6284, Resolution of Appreciation for Greg Johnson
Mayor Linke read Resolution 6284.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To approve Resolution 6284.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Linke stated Greg Johnson was a good friend of his, and he will be missed. He presented
the framed resolution to the family.
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• Council Member Marty stated when he and Greg had first met, they didn't much care for each
other, but that over the years they had discovered they were on the same page, and Greg really
cared about the City. He stated that everyone in all the departments knew him. He stated he was
always helping out behind the scenes. He stated that Greg knew more about the City than anyone
else he knew. He stated he stopped by Johnson's Trailer Hitch two or three times a week, which
was like a Floyd's Barbershop, as in the old Andy Griffith Show, in Mounds View. He stated
everyone stopped there to talk, and Greg always had time to talk to everybody about anything.
He stated that Greg would always give you his opinion without being precocious or pushy. He
stated he would miss him greatly, and that he was suffering along with his family over the loss.
8. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Quick. To approve Just and Correct Claims as presented.
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 6258 Approving the Private Street Maintenance Policy
B. Resolution 6279 Approve and Authorize the execution of an Agreement
Rider with Saint Paul Board of Water Commissioners for work associated
with the 2003 Street Improvement Project
• C. Cancel Public Hearing Set for Monday, June 14, 2004 and Reschedule for
Monday, June 28, 2004 at 7:OSPM to Consider a Variance Request and
Conditional Use Permit Request for an Oversized Garage at 2208 Lois Drive
D. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 28, 2004 at 7:10 pm to Consider
Resolution 6272, an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for ABC
Liquor located at 2840 Highway 10
E. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 28, 2004 at 7:15 pm to Consider
Resolution 6273, an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for
Network Liquors located at 2354 County Road H
F. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 28, 2004 at 7:20 pm to Consider
Resolution 6274, an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Jake's
Sports Cafe located at 2400 Highway 10
G. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 28, 2004 at 7:25 pm to Consider
Resolution 6275, an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for
Robert's Sports Bar and Entertainment located at 2400 County Road H2
H. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 28, 2004 at 7:30 pm to Consider
Resolution 6276, an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for The
Mermaid located at 2200 Highway 10
I. Executive Session Immediately Following Meeting to Discuss Union
Negotiations
J. Resolution 6278 Approving renewal of police training contract with Century
College
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K. Licenses for Approval
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L. Resolution 6280 Approving a Temporary Data Entry Position
M. Resolution No. 6281 Setting a Public Improvement Hearing Date and
Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Mounds
View Manufactured Home Park Second Access Project
N. Resolution 6254 DEX Advertising for the Golf Course
Council Member Stigney requested to have item 9A removed for discussion.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve Consent Agenda Items B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I,
J, K, L, M, and N as Presented.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
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A. Resolution 6258 Approving the Private Street Maintenance Policy
Council Member Stigney asked where the actual draft copy of the streets policy was.
Council Member Marry stated it was after the time line with the dates.
Council Member Stigney asked if this would be attached to the resolution or if it was going to be
published elsewhere.
Public Works Director Lee stated it would be put into the city's policy and procedures book,
which was available for public inspection.
Council Member Marty stated the second whereas in the resolution needed to be capitalized.
MOTION/SECOND. MARTY/QUICK. To waive the reading and approve Resolution 6258
Approving the Private Street Maintenance Policy.
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:05 PM. Public Hearing. First reading and Introduction of Ordinance 738,
an Ordinance Assigning a Name to that Part of County Road 10 passing
through Mounds View.
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Community Development Director Ericson stated that the Council had directed staff to draft an
Ordinance assigning a name to that part of Highway 10 that drives through the city of Mounds
View to eliminate the confusion that exists. He stated that notice had been sent to property
owners and business owners. He stated the feedback they had received thus far indicated a
preference for Mounds View Boulevard. Mounds View Parkway was another name the City
Council had been considering.
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• Community Development Director Ericson stated the city of Blaine had asked that a more
generic name be considered that could be applied to the cities of Blaine and Spring Lake Park.
Blaine had requested that the three cities have a meeting to discuss a name.
Mayor Linke opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Klossen, Marketing Director for Northtown Mall, stated she supported the cities getting
together to come up with a universal name to eliminate confusion.
Mayor Linke stated the mayor of Spring Lake Park had notified him he would like to discuss the
issue also. He also stated he would like to see the name be Mounds View Boulevard. He stated
the three Councils should get together in an informal meeting to discuss the issue.
Council member Quick suggested a committee rather than the entire Council.
City Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated there was a joint meeting on July 22 with the cities of
Blaine and Spring Lake park to discuss fire department issues, and he suggested putting this item
on that agenda.
Christine Schnor, 2935 Highway 10, who is a bus driver, stated she would like to have one name
for the entire stretch of Highway 10 to eliminate confusion.
• Council Member Stigney stated they owe it to the other cities to discuss it with them. He stated a
concern regarding postal service delivery.
Community Development Director Ericson stated the issue would have to be addressed with the
post office.
MOTION/SECOND. Linke/Marty. To continue the public hearing until a date after the Council
meets with the Blaine and Spring Lake Park Councils.
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.
B. Resolution 6283 in Consideration of a Development Review for an Addition
to the Bioclean Building, 2151 Mustang Drive.
Council Member Marty momentarily left the meeting.
MOTION/SECOND. Quick/Stigney. To approve Resolution 6283, in Consideration of a
Development Review for an Addition to the Bioclean Building, 2151 Mustang Drive.
Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion carried.
• Council Member Marty returned to the meeting.
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• C. 7:16 PM Public Hearing for 2003 Street Improvement Project Resolution
6265, Assessment Hearing, and Adoption of a Special Assessment Levy.
Public Works Director Lee stated this is a continuation of the assessment hearing from May 24th.
He proposed holding the assessment hearing and then going to item l OD, which is to look at
awarding the contract for the 2003 Street Improvement Project, and then coming back to
adopting the assessment levy. He stated whether some of the items are awarded or not will affect
the assessment amounts, and so they need to award the contract before they approve the adoption
of the assessment levy.
Public Works Director Lee stated the 2003 Street Improvement Project calls for upgrade of the
streets that lie generally south of County Road 10 and north of County Road H2, and west of
Long Lake Road. He stated Lake Court Drive & Circle was originally part of the project, but
they were deleted since they had some issues with those private streets being converted over to
public streets.
Public Works Director Lee stated that the project as proposed calls for total reconstruction of the
streets west of Silver Lake Road, and the streets will be adjusted to 28 feet in width. He stated
the streets east of Silver Lake Road, since they already have concrete curb and gutter, would have
upgraded bituminous surface, some minor replacement of the curb and gutter, and replacement
and upgrade of the infrastructure. He stated sanitary sewer improvements that were necessary
would be part of the 2003 Street Improvement Project.
• Public Works Director Lee stated bids were received for a proposed sidewalk on the west side of
Groveland from County Road I to County Road 10, and bids were also open for the parking lot at
the Lakeside Lions Park. He stated the estimated total cost for the project is $2,178,000, of
which $557,000 would be assessed. He stated Spring Lake Park would pay for their portion of
the project, and also Municipal State Aid would be paying for a portion of it. He stated Mounds
View Special Project funds would be used depending on whether or not the City Council awards
the contract for Lakeside Lions Park.
Public Works Director Lee stated on Apri122 the City received five bids for the project, and that
the low bidder was Hard Drives, Inc. at $1,574,000. He stated Alternate No. 1 for the Groveland
sidewalk was $40,234, and Alternate No. 2 for Lakeside Lions parking lot is a little under
$100,000. He stated the base bid came in 8.8 percent less than the engineer's estimate for this
project. He stated assuming the City adopts the assessment levy for this project, payments would
be due with interest up until October 31St of this year. He stated the assessments period would be
certified to the county, and residents would have a period often years to pay those assessments at
an interest rate of 5 percent.
Public Works Director Lee stated there was a neighborhood reconstruction meeting on June 3ra
He stated the meeting is on tape and it's also being re-broadcasted on cable. He stated there is
also a preconstruction meeting on June 21St. He stated that at that time they'll be meeting with
• the contractor and getting a lot more information on the project in terms of start dates and the
general plan from Hard Drives. He stated notice would be sent to residents the week of June 21St
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• informing them of the overall plan. He stated they anticipate a June 22"d construction start date.
He stated he didn't anticipate them starting to rip up the streets until after July 4~'.
Public Works Director Lee stated there had been a delay of three weeks because of issues with
the Rice Creek Watershed District, which have been worked out as laid out in the staff report.
One of the issues included a change order to add in water quality items.
Public Works Director Lee stated the requested action from the City Council would be to hold
the assessment hearing, to award the base bid, to award Bid Alternates 1 and 2, and to adopt a
special assessment levy.
Mayor Linke opened the public hearing.
Lisa Sunde, 7850 Groveland Road, stated she didn't want a sidewalk and couldn't afford a
sidewalk, and stated a petition had been signed by all the residents on Groveland stating they
were against the sidewalk.
Mayor Linke stated the sidewalk would be part of the City's trail system.
Council Member Marty stated the city streets are falling apart because the homeowners had
previously voted not to do anything, and unless some action is taken, the whole city is going to
look run down. He stated they had to make some hard decisions for the betterment of the entire
city.
• Heidi Neumann, 7770 Groveland Road, stated she disagreed with building the sidewalk on
Groveland because of safety issues with children potentially crossing the highway at the end of
the sidewalk and because the City has not defined how the additional maintenance costs for the
sidewalk would be budgeted.
Public Works Director Lee stated it would cost approximately $320 annually for maintenance of
the sidewalk. He stated they would take every step available to try to prevent pedestrians from
crossing the highway.
Council Member Marty stated he was concerned that children would cross Highway 10 at the end
of Groveland if a sidewalk were put in, and he stated that it would be better to continue the Silver
Lake Road sidewalk/trailway at this time to get people to a controlled intersection.
Council Member Quick stated you can't stop people from walking where they want to walk, and
he didn't feel putting the sidewalk in would really affect the amount of traffic crossing Highway
10 at that point.
There was a general discussion about the Groveland sidewalk, and Mayor Linke stated it would
be cheaper to put the sidewalk in while the construction people are in the area already. Ms.
Neumann again stated the safety concerns.
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Rick Wyatt, 7515 Knollwood Drive, stated his opinion that the sidewalk is not necessary. He
asked a question regarding the mailboxes.
Mayor Linke stated the decision regarding mailboxes was made by the Post Office, who were
requiring grouped mailboxes be put in by the City.
Al Cleland, 3017 Bronson Drive, stated there was no need for a sidewalk on Groveland, and also
stated safety concerns for the children.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing.
Following the vote on Item D, Resolution 6268, there was a discussion regarding whether or not
the language in the resolution was correct, and it was determined that it was correct.
MOTION/SECOND. Stigney/Many. To waive the reading and approve Resolution 6265 as
presented.
Ayes-5
Nays-0
Motion carried.
D. 2003 Street Improvement Project Resolution 6268, Construction Contract
Award
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Gunn. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6268 as
presented.
Council Member Marty again stated his concerns for the safety of children crossing Highway 10.
MOTION/SECOND. Stigney/Marty. To amend the prior motion to delete option number four,
which is Bid Alternate No. 1, to remove the sidewalk on Groveland portion of the contract.
Council Member Gunn stated she was going to go along with the amendment and felt that their
money was better spent on correcting Silver Lake Road.
Mayor Linke stated his support for the sidewalk on Groveland because of continuing the trail
system.
Mayor Linke stated they would vote on the motion to amend to delete the sidewalk on
Groveland.
Ayes - 3 Nays - 2(Linke/Quick) Motion carried
Mayor Linke stated they would vote on the motion to adopt Resolution 6268, with the deletion of
Bid Alternate No. 1 (sidewalk on Groveland).
• Ayes-5 Nays-0
Motion carried.
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E. Banquet Center Operations
City Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated the Banquet Center Operations is under an interim
agreement with the Mermaid, which expires in 2004. There is some information back at looking
at other community centers, but not all of it. He stated they would report back on the 28th, and at
that time the Council could also consider a request for a proposal to bring in a full-time caterer
for the Banquet Center Operations.
Mayor Linke asked Mr. Ulrich whether any action on this item needed to be taken. City
Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated no action was needed until the rest of the information is
received.
No action taken.
F. Banquet Center Capital Expenditures
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City Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated there are several capital expenditures being brought
forward for the Banquet Center, including carpet, entrance mats, water softener, new projection
screen, and refinishing the dance floor. He stated the carpet is in the Capital Improvement
Program to be replaced in 2005. He stated the Council is being asked whether to move ahead
and do these items at this time or wait, and staff is recommending moving forward to get bids,
and then bringing it back for Council action.
Council Member Many asked whether Public Works could refinish the dance floor.
City Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated he would have to check on that.
Mayor Linke stated it takes a lot of expertise to refinish a wood floor because it could be easily
destroyed.
Cindy Weingardner, from the Mermaid, stated the gymnasium floor is being resurfaced this
summer, so perhaps the dance floor could be done at the same time for perhaps less money.
She commented on the poor condition of the carpet.
Mayor Linke stated the carpet needed to be replaced about four years ago.
MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Many. To pursue getting three bids for the items needing
replacement at the Banquet Center.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0
Motion carried.
G. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 737, an Ordinance to amend
Chapter 603. Garage and Rubbish, Section 603.06, sub. 2, Requirements and
Restrictions -ROLL CALL VOTE.
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. MOTION/SECOND. Gunn/Stigney. To approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance 737,
an Ordinance to amend Chapter 603, amended to say restricted to Wednesdays and Thursdays.
MOTION/SECOND. Linke/Marty. To postpone the vote until the public has had a chance to
speak.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
Cheryl Bornhorst, Sunnyside Drive, stated she was sensitive to the noise of the garbage trucks
and gets woke up by them. She stated she was happiest with Larry's being her hauler, and
supported the adoption of Wednesdays and Thursdays for pickups.
Theresa Lexon spoke in support of Larry's and the Wednesday/Thursday pickup schedule.
Gerald Klute, 7869 Greenwood Drive, stated there was no problem with the way the pickup is
handled at the present time.
Ed Trettel, 7401 Parkview Drive, read a letter he had submitted to the Council stating his
position that he didn't believe any change was needed.
Dennis Hammes, 5511 Quincy, stated he didn't want aone-day only pickup in the city because it
would eliminate competition.
• Paul Hanzelka, 8470 Eastwood Road, stated he was in agreement with what others have said and
agrees with the two days of garbage pickup.
Don Rossbach, 2297 Lois Drive, stated he agreed with the Wednesday and Thursday pickup.
William Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road, stated he hoped the Council would do the right thing in
the spirit of community.
Ryan Markfelt, Adan Avenue, stated he would like to keep Larry as his hauler and have
Wednesday and Thursday pickup.
Sharon Kirscher, 8406 Red Oak Drive, stated Larry backs up her 250 foot driveway to pick up
her trash and it would be a hardship to lose him as her hauler.
Rick Wyatt, 7515 Knollwood, stated Larry's trucks are far quieter than the others and suggested
having the pickup time begin later in the morning. He stated he didn't think anything else needed
to be changed.
Steven Merk, 5065 Sunnyside Road, stated he was for one day pickup because he works the third
shift and gets woke up by the garbage trucks.
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• Larry Saba, of Larry's Quality Sanitation, gave an overview of his family business, and stated he
needs to pick up the garbage on Wednesdays in Mounds View.
Naja Werner commented on a quote from the June 2°d article in the New Brighton Bulletin in
reference to something Council Member Quick had said that she said disturbed her.
Dave Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, stated one of the garbage companies is connected with the
mob.
Mayor Linke thanked everyone for coming. Council Member Marty thanked everyone for their
calls. He stated this was something he was trying to get passed because he had had calls from
residents who worked the third shift who were being woken up by garbage trucks.
There was a discussion regarding having a single source provider pick up recycling. Public
Works Director Lee stated staff could put together a proposal for that. Mayor Linke suggested
putting it on for a work session.
Council Member Quick stated the statement referenced by Naja Werner was taken out of context.
Council Member Stigney stated he had had 41 voice mail messages that indicated to him strong
support for not driving Larry's out of the community.
• ROLL CALL: Linke/Quick/MartylStigney/Gunn
Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.
H. First Reading of Ordinance 741, an Ordinance to amend Title 400 of the City
Code regarding the Appointment and Terms of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, Police Civil Service Commission, Economic Development
Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission .
Mayor Linke stated the part regarding the Police Civil Service Commission, should read that
each member shall be appointed by the City Council, and to scratch, "based on recommendation
of the Police Civil Service Commission."
MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Marty. To adopt the first reading of Ordinance 741, and to amend it
to incorporate the change, "Each member shall be appointed by the Council," and deleting the
rest of the sentence.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
I. Resolution 6285 Authorizing the Submittal of a Letter to Ramsey County
Requesting Financial Assistance for the Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Project
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. Council Member Marty stated he had had a conversation with Greg Lee and Kurt Ulrich to
suggest adding more terminology in the resolution directed toward health, safety, and welfare as
there is no safe way for pedestrians, elderly, or handicapped children to traverse, so that is how
this came about.
Mayor Linke left the room.
Public Works Director Lee passed out a revised Resolution 6285, which added two whereas
clauses as follows: "Whereas, a sidewalk will promote a safe pedestrian corridor along Silver
Lake Road to aid in the health, safety, and welfare of the community, and, whereas, said sidewalk
will provide continuity of the county's pedestrian corridor by connecting the existing system."
MOTION/SECOND. Stigney/Gunn. To adopt revised Resolution 6285.
Ayes-4 - Nays --0 Motion carried.
Mayor Linke returned to the room.
J. Resolution 6282 Approving an Agreement to Purchase 2525 County Road 10
(Gas for Less) for $820,000
Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated on Apri126, 2004 the Mounds View
. Economic Development Authority authorized staff to proceed with an appraisal of the
commercial property at 2525 County Road 10, known as Gas for Less. The EDA approved that
an appraisal be undertaken for an amount not to exceed $4,000 to be paid from the City's EDA
funds. Tisdell Appraisal Services, Inc. from Burnsville was selected at a cost of $3,000, and the
complete appraisal was submitted to the City on May 27, 2004. Mr. Tisdell places the market
value of the facility as $819,000.
Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated on May 19, 2004 the Mounds View
Planning Commission considered and approved a resolution recommending approval of the
acquisition of the parcel at 2525 Highway 10. The Commissioners determined that the city's
acquisition of the lot would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan future land use map. On
May 24, 2004 the Mounds View City Council authorized staff to negotiate a purchase agreement
to acquire the commercial property at 2525 Co. Highway 10 and present the agreement to the
City Council for final action.
Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated staff has contacted Twin Cities companies
that conduct environmental assessment activities. During the first week of June three
engineering companies (Peer Engineering, DPRA, and Applied Engineering) provided proposals
to the City to undertake Phase I and other assessment activities. Staff advises that these
environmental activities be completed prior to the proposed closing on the property on June 30,
2004.
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• Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated that staff recommends that the Mounds
View City Council adopt Resolution 6282 that authorizes staff to enter into a purchase agreement
for $820,000 with Calhoun Companies to acquire the commercial property known as Gas for
Less located at 2525 County Highway 10. Staff further recommends that the City of Mounds
View approve a Phase I Environmental Assessment, tank removal cost estimate and a minimum
of four site borings be undertaken of the site for an amount not to exceed $7,500, and that the
results are submitted to the City prior to June 30, 2004.
Council Member Stigney asked whether the seller would pay the $7,500 for the borings and tank
estimate to reduce the cost.
Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated he didn't think they would agree to that.
Council Member Stigney asked if the purchase would originally come from the Special Projects
Fund. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated that it would. Council Member
Stigney asked if it would later be transferred and paid out of the TIF fund, and Economic
Development Coordinator Backman stated that it would. He stated there are no problems in so
doing.
Council Member Stigney asked what is being proposed to come in there. Economic
Development Coordinator Backman stated the interest has been very good amongst the
development community, and he has had conversations with four parties so far. One of the
• choices was for a restaurant. There was a discussion regarding recovering the City's costs that
were invested in the project.
Sam Schrouki, stated he is relocating to Minnesota and has the other purchase agreement for this
property. He stated he wishes to improve the business as a gas station, and that he has a closing
date for the following day. He stated he has his tax sales number, his permits, and licensing, and
that all the preparations have been made to open the business.
MOTION/SECOND. Marty/Quick. To waive the reading and approve Resolution 6282.
There was further discussion regarding the matter wherein Mayor Linke and Council Member
Stigney stated they would not support the City buying the property.
Rick Wyatt stated his support for Mr. Sheroky buying the existing business, rather than the City
buying it and demolishing it.
Ayes -2(Marty/Quick) Nays-3 (Gunn/Linke/Stigney) Motion failed.
K. Resolution 6235 Approving a Gasoline and Tobacco License for Gas for Less
located at 2525 Highway 10
MOTION/SECOND. Marty/Stigney. To approve Resolution 6235.
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Ayes-5
Nays-0
Motion carried.
L. 800 MHz Communications System
Police Chief Sommer stated the entire project is estimated at $35.65 million. He stated the
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has acted to implement the 800 MHz Communications
System in Ramsey County, and that Anoka and Hennepin Counties have gone to that system, as
well as other counties. He stated the Minnesota Highway Patrol is on the system. He stated there
has been a communication problem in emergency situations, and this system will eliminate that.
Police Chief Sommer stated the project is moving forward, and the cost to the City of Mounds
View has not yet been determined. He stating dispatching services are currently contracted
through Ramsey County. He stated that staff recommends submitting a letter to Ramsey County
stating that we would like the current level of service to continue.
Mayor Linke and Council Member Marty stated the letter looks good, but to change the date, and
send it.
M. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 740 to Amend Chapter
907.06 Entitled "Storm Water" in the Mounds View City Code.
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Public Works Director Lee stated he would like to amend Subd. 5 to be $100.
MOTION/SECOND. Gunn/Stigney. To waive the reading and approve the first reading of
Ordinance No. 740, with Subd. 5 amended to $100.
Ayes-5
Nays-0
Motion carried.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Minutes May 24, 2004
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Approve the City Council Minutes for May 24, 2004.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
12. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council.
Council Member Marty stated the Festival of the Parks Golf Tournament would be August 14~'
and they are sending out flyers. He stated Friendly Chevrolet is going to sponsor a Hole in One
Contest for a car.
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Council Member Gunn stated forms are available at the Community Center for the Fun Run, with
a pancake breakfast following.
Mayor Linke suggested providing the Council with 11" x 17" photocopies of plan sets from now
on in the packets supplied to Council members.
Mayor Linke discussed being the Parade Marshal at the Spring Lake Park parade yesterday, and
congratulated them on a well-run festival.
B. Staff
City Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated the Administrators Digest was on their desks, and he
pointed out that July 22"d is the potential date for a joint meeting with Blaine and Spring Lake
Park Fire Departments, and they could also perhaps talk about renaming County 10 that evening.
City Clerk/Administrator Ulrich stated June 17th at 6:30 there will be a meeting with MnDOT
and the cities of New Brighten and Arden Hills, to be held at the MnDOT Training Center off
County Road I. He stated the purpose of the meeting is to provide an understanding of the
decisions that need to be made relating to I-35W, I-694, Trunk Highway 10, and County Road
96. He stated also the intersection of County Road 10 and 96 in Arden Hills would be discussed.
C. City Attorney
No report.
13. Nezt Council Work Session:
Nezt Council Meeting:
14. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Monday, June 28, 2004, 6:30 p.m
Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m.
Transcribed and recorded by:
Sheree Theobald
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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