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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008/05/12• PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOT Regular Meeting May 12, 2008 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:26 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Marry, Stigney, Hull, Flaherty, and Mueller NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • A. Monday, May 12, 2008, City Council Agenda Council Member Mueller noted that the Agenda was revised this afternoon. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the Monday, May 12, 2008 Agenda as presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. National Public Works Week Proclamation Mayor Marty read the Proclamation for National Public Works Week. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 7273, Approving the Plans and Specifications, Setting a Bid Date, • and Authorizing the Advertisement for Bids for the 2008 Street Maintenance Project. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 2 Joe Rhein provided an update on the 2008 Street Maintenance project, to date, for Council. The total estimated project cost is $176,470.75 and the budget for this project was set at $217,000. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7273, Approving the Plans and Specifications, Setting a Bid Date, and Authorizing the Advertisement for Bids for the 2008 Street Maintenance Project. Council Member Flaherty and Mayor Marty thanked Joe for his work on behalf of the City and said his reports have been excellent. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 7269, Authorizing a Fiber Optic Use Agreement with North Saint Paul. Finance Director Beer explained that this Resolution would authorize payment to North Saint Paul to extend fiber optic cable to the Ramsey County Library in Mounds View. Mayor Marty thanked Finance Director Beer for his organization of this project. Council Member Mueller noted that this contract was reviewed by the City Attorney. Finance • Director Beer confirmed that the City Attorney has reviewed the contract. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7269, Authorizing a Fiber Optic Use Agreement with North Saint Paul. Council Member Flaherty said that anything that makes the local library look good to the Library Board is a good thing. He then said that this makes the library more useful to residents. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 7270, Authorizing a Longevity Increase for Officer Keith Czarnecki, Mounds View Police Department. Acting Administrator Crane reviewed Resolution 7270 with Council. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7270, Authorizing a Longevity Increase for Officer Keith Czarnecki, Mounds View Police Department. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 7271, Authorizing Interim Compensation for Steve Dazenski, Parks Supervisor. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 3 Acting Administrator Crane explained that this matter was discussed at the May work session and Council had asked that Mr. Dazenski be awarded an increase of 5% of his salary until a public works director and public works supervisor are hired by the City. Council Member Mueller said that she feels that Mr. Dazenski has done an excellent job for the City in filling in with duties other than his own. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7271, Authorizing Interim Compensation for Steve Dazenski, Parks Supervisor. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 7272, Approving a Tobacco and Cigarette License for Vino & Stogies located at 2345 County Road H2. (d/b/a Mounds View Cigar Shop) Acting Administrator Crane noted that Vino & Stogies was recently inspected by the Department of Health, and it was found that they are allowing sampling of products. The Health Inspector indicated that as long as the owner had a separate cigarette license, and the bar and tobacco area were separated, then he would be in compliance. . Council Member Mueller asked whether he was open for business before this permit request. Acting Administrator Crane indicated that the Department of Health recommended that he have a separate tobacco license, but he was in full compliance with the law. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7272, Approving a Tobacco and Cigarette License for Vino & Stogies Located at 2345 County Road H2 (d/b/a Mounds View Cigar Shop). Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Licenses for Approval B. Schedule a Public Hearing for May 27th at 7:OSpm to Consider an Easement Vacation at Greenfield Estates Apartments, 7521-7661 Greenfield Avenue/2370 County Road I C. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:OSpm, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for ABC Liquor located at 2840 County Highway 10. D. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:1 Opm, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Vino & Stogies located at 2345 County Road H2. i Mounds View City Council May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 4 i E. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:15pm, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Big Top Liquor located at 2577 County Highway 10. F. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:20pm, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License Renewal for Taiko Sushi Bar located at 2394 County Highway 10. G. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:25pm, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Totino's Italian Kitchen located at 2535 County Highway 10. H. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:30pm, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Moe's located at 2400 County Highway 10. I. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:35pm, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert's Sports Bar and Entertainment located at 2400 County Road H2. J. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:40pm, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for The Mermaid located at 2200 County Highway 10. K. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:45pm, a Resolution to Consider an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica located at 2840 County Road I. L. Schedule a Public Hearing for June 9, 2008, at 7:SOpm, First Reading of an Ordinance Approving the Five Year Financial Plan. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Council Member Flaherty said that he spoke to Staff on this earlier about Batteries Plus and his question was if there was a battery recycling policy for the City. The answer was that batteries are recycled if they are anything other than alkaline batteries. Council Member Flaherty asked if the payment on the 2003 street improvement project is the final payment. Finance Director Beer indicated that there are outstanding issues with Bronson Drive settling. Joe Rhein explained that they are monitoring the area but they were concerned but it appears to be a short-term issue and it will be fixed this spring. Council Member Mueller asked what properties the weed killer is used on. Finance Director Beer indicated that it is for a season's worth of weed killer to be used on park properties, sidewalks, and along roads. i Council Member Mueller asked whether there are signs posted when weed killers are used at the park so that residents are aware. Finance Director Beer indicated that Mounds View City Council May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 5 • Council Member Stigney asked about unemployment for Stensland and he is wondering who that was. Finance Director Beer indicated that he was a temporary building official. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Apri114, 2008, City Council Minutes Mayor Marty, Page 6, Line 26, change were to "had been". Line 29, Mr. XX is Lillystrand. Page 7, Line 21, development of the other project was approved back in 1974. Page 8, Line 2, insert would not be any additional perceived value. Page 8, Line 43, Resolution No. 490 in 1970. Line 44, Resolution No. 7259. Page 10, Line 33 insert the word there instead of the. Then add response from Beer on could have lower deductible but the premiums would be much higher. Page 13, Line 4, insert change "has" to "had". Line 9, change "he to "she". Line 12, add "until the lights are on in the new trailway along Highway 10. Page 9, Line 36 add previously submitted, Line 17, times add "times of the meeting" and Mayor Marty was absent. Page 15, capitalize Member. Line 33, correct to "unreasonable". MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Flaherty. To Approve the April 14, 2008, City Council Minutes as Amended. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Apri128, 2008 Executive Session Minutes MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the April 28, 2008, City Council Minutes as Amended. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council Mayor Marty noted that the Citizen of the Year, Don Hodges, submitted a card to the City. He then read it for Council and those in attendance. Mayor Marty said that he has been contacted regarding light pollution and energy consumption by Medtronic. He then said that he contacted Mr. Ericson regarding this matter and he said that • the lights are turned down but there were still complaints about the light pollution. Mayor Marty said that he called Staff back because the lights that were left are for fire code requirements. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 6 • Mayor Marry noted that Heidi Steinmetz and he attended a function at the Medtronic facility last Thursday and he spoke with Steve Molly and Jim Dresen about this issue and, they stated that they had been approached again and they have installed curtains and all employees on the south side are to close curtains at night to cut down on light pollution. He then said that they are open to other alternatives that would meet the fire code because they would prefer to turn the lights off. Mayor Marty said that Council other than Council Member Hull attended the Totino's Grand Opening last Friday. He then welcomed Totino's to the City and said the food is good. Council Member Mueller provided an update on Festival in the Park on August 16 and 17, 2008. The car show is on Saturday with the parade on Sunday. There are fireworks both Saturday and Sunday evening sponsored by Medtronic. Some exciting things this year are the fine art show, battle of the bands, and entertainment groups. The SOt" Anniversary Cookbook is for sale at the Festival. Council Member Mueller noted that the Anoka County Airport is celebrating Aviation Days May 17 and 18, 2008. Proceeds from the event sponsor the aviation museum. Mayor Marty indicated that the Welcome to Mounds View city signs are being installed and he likes the blue now that it is up. Mayor Marty would like public works to look into the location for the sign on the left on Silver Lake Road as it seems out of place. B. Reports of Staff 1. Reminder -Employee Appreciation Lunch - May Z1, 2008 2. Senator Betzold and Representative Tillberry will be speaking to the City Council on Monday, June 9, 2008. Council Member Mueller said that she was appointed to the League of Minnesota Cities Ethics Task Force and the first meeting is May 14, 2008 in the afternoon. Mayor Marty indicated that he received a Political Harmony survey in the mail. He has asked Staff to provide this to Mr. Ericson for review and he would like other Council Members to provide comments as well. G Reports of City Attorney None. 12. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. (special) Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 7 p.m. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 7 • 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was recessed to executive session at 8:17 p.m. for union negotiations. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. • •