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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008/02/25. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOT Regular Meeting February 25, 2008 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:30 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Hull, Flaherty, and Mueller NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, February 25, 2008, City Council Agenda MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve the Monday, February 25, 2008 Agenda as presented. Ayes - 5 5. PUBLIC INPUT Nays - 0 Motion carried. None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 7227, Approving a Charitable Gambling Permit for Community Charities of Minnesota to conduct Charitable Gambling at The Mermaid. Interim Clerk-Administrator Ericson explained that Community Charities of Minnesota has requested renewal of their charitable gambling license. Staff has reviewed the code with regard • to charitable gambling licensing and this entity does comply. Staff recommends approval of the requested renewal. Mounds View City Council February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 2 • Council Member Stigney asked whether the loss of funds resulting from the earlier burglary is covered by insurance. Mark Healy of Community Charities indicated it was not. He then explained that they were robbed during business hours and they lost a substantial amount of money. Mayor Marty said that it seems strange to keep all of their money there. Mr. Healy indicated that the employee prepared the money to deposit, but there was not access to the bank night deposit, so the money was stored in a locked metal cabinet, and it was Christmas weekend. Mayor Marty asked whether a headquarters or majority of the group lives in town. Interim Administrator Ericson explained that the Code was revised to allow the headquarters to be located anywhere, provided that they contribute to the trade area. Council Member Mueller said she was curious as to why the cash was not covered by insurance. Mr. Healy indicated that there is insurance for liability and to cover the gambling manager. But, however, it is cost prohibitive to cover the cash against theft or burglary. Council Member Flaherty asked how the shortages are being addressed. Mr. Healy said that the machine that was malfunctioning was fixed, and with two machines, they believe that the shortage issues will go away. Council Member Stigney said he noticed that no contributions were made at all in 2007. Mr. Healy indicated that they have only been operating in the City for four months. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7227, Approving a Charitable Gambling Permit for Community Charities of Minnesota to Conduct Charitable Gambling at The Mermaid. Council Member Stigney suggested that any month that there is no contribution that this come to the City for evaluation. Mr. Healy asked whether there is an Ordinance that requires that 10% come back to the City. Attorney Riggs indicated that it does not specify monthly as written, but reporting is monthly. • MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. Amend to Approve Conditionally and Require Quarterly Reporting to Council. Mounds View City Council February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 3 • Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Amendment carried. Council Member Mueller indicated that this charitable gambling permit allows to work within the confines of the state, and this would be a permit for the City, and that is why the City can review this in three month's time to make sure things are going well. Attorney Riggs indicated that Council is required, under the statute, to pass a resolution stating that this can go on. The Council has the power to do this and require quarterly review. This is an interim permit that the Council could revoke if this is not working. He further said that he is not sure it would pass through the state, however. Mayor Marry suggested that Council move forward as discussed and informed the Applicant to report to Council if there is an issue with the state. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion, so amended. B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 802, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1012 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to Inspection and Licensure of Rental Dwellings • Housing Inspector Anderson reviewed his report with Council and noted that Staff sent the Ordinance to the City Attorney for final legal review, and a few grammatical changes have been made. None of the changes were substantive. Housing Inspector Anderson noted that the licensing will continue to be for 12 months beginning in September. Staff recommends the second reading and adoption, and approval of publishing an Ordinance summary. Council Member Mueller said that given the problems that every community is experiencing with foreclosures, she thinks the City needs to get something approved right away. Council Member Mueller suggested increasing the re-inspection fee to be raised to $75.00. Housing Inspector Anderson indicated that there would be further discussion on fees at an upcoming work session. Mayor Marty noted that a property owner with a bad renter or renters could come to the City for help with that situation. He then thanked Staff for the report. Mayor Marty commented regarding Page 5 on total area for parking. He then said that there are so many spaces required per unit for the apartment houses now, and there has been an issue with • a house being rented on Eastwood, because people park on the lawn and all over. He further said that this needs to be addressed based on the number of bedrooms to ensure adequate parking. Mounds View City Council February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 4 • Mayor Marty indicated that he talked to Mr. Ericson today about how the City follows the regulations regarding how many occupants could live in one unit. He then suggested including one person per 50 square feet. Housing Inspector Anderson indicated that he and Mr. Ericson discussed this earlier and the International Property Maintenance Code, which has been adopted by the City, does have a table that lists the maximum number of people per square foot. This table could be provided to people, or it could be added to the Code for clarity. Interim Administrator Ericson suggested adding the information to Chapter 1005, the Housing Code in the occupancy section rather in this ordinance. The other thing to point out is, that often times there are restrictions in leases that are more restrictive than the City's Code. Council Member Mueller indicated that she would like to tie in the International Property Maintenance Code requirements into this. Housing Inspector Anderson indicated that he feels confident that the International Property Maintenance Code could be referenced. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 802, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1012 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to Inspection and Licensure of Rental Dwellings and Authorize Summary Publication. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 7231, Appointing Gary Stevenson as Chair and Jean Miller as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission Interim Administrator Ericson reported that the Planning Commission has recommended appointing Gary Stevenson as Chair and Jean Miller as Vice-Chair. Resolution 7231 would approve that appointment. MOTION/SECOND: Mariy/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7231, Appointing Gary Stevenson as Chair and Jean Miller as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 7228 Accepting a Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church and Authorizing Disbursement of Funds as Specified Interim Administrator Ericson reported that Bethlehem Baptist Church has provided its first half donation, and they have taken into consideration the Council's request to benefit more directly Mounds View residents. He then noted that the Church has requested that the donation be • dedicated to family friendly activities at Festival in the Park, The City's Park and Recreation Fund, and YMCA Partners. Mounds View City Council February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 5 • Mayor Marty thanked the Church for the generous contributions and said that he was not aware that last fall the decision on the donation, cut into programs for the kids in the community. He then said that he is open to the suggested committee to discuss donation ideas. Council discussed potential members of the committee, deciding on Dan Weldon with the YMCA, Steve Dazenski, a Park and Rec. Commission member, Al Hull and Interim Clerk- Administrator Jim Ericson. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Many. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7228, Accepting a Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church and Authorizing Disbursement of Funds as Specified. Mayor Marty thanked Bethlehem Baptist Church for their generosity. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 7232 Authorizing Purchase of Three Copy Machines from Ricoh Finance Director Beer indicated that there are three copy machine leases that will expire at the end of March. Staff sent out requests and received 7 bids. The current low bid is $25,433 for • faster machines, better options, and a color feature. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7232, Authorizing Purchase of Three Copy Machines from Ricoh. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 7233 Approving Transfer Between Funds for 2007 Finance Director Beer explained that Resolution 7233 approves budgeted transfers for fiscal year 2007. He then reviewed the transfers with Council. Council Member Stigney asked if Staff has any recommendations on the Community Center. Finance Director Beer indicated that there is some vacant office space that he would recommend filling. He then said that there is a fairly full year in 2008 and that will be a better indicator of how the Community Center will do. Council Member Flaherty indicated that this is encouraging to him. He then said that $40,000 has been trimmed from the transfer to the Community Center, and that appears to be going in the right direction. Mayor Marty asked for a report on half the year for bookings. Mounds View City Council February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 6 • Council Member Stigney asked the Finance Director to provide information on projected income and expenses for the Community Center in 2008. Mayor Marty asked for an update from the Council liaisons after the next Community Center meeting, for the status on what is going on at the YMCA. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7233, Approving Transfer Between Funds for 2007. Ayes - 5 • 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Licenses for Approval B. Resolution 7224 Approving Out of State Seminar for Aries Camera System. C. Resolution 7226 Approving the 2008 Seasonal Public Works Positions Mayor Marty removed Item B for discussion. Nays - 0 Motion carried. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A, and C as Presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 7224, Approving Out of State Seminar for Aries Camera System Mayor Marty noted that he would prefer a "not to exceed amount" of maybe $500.00. Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that Mr. Dazenski researched the matter and this is a maximum expenditure not to exceed $150.00 per person. He then said that the $500.00 be adequate to cover potential reimbursable expenditures.. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7224, Approving Out of State Seminar for Aries Camera System as Amended to Include a Not to Exceed Amount of $500.00. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Council Member Mueller thanked Staff for the amount of detail on the invoices. Mayor Marty pointed out on Page 10 at the bottom, a worker's comp claim for Osmonson. He then said that the building inspector/fire inspector was involved in a rear end collision in a City vehicle, so he mentioned to Mr. Ericson to check to see if their insurance can cover this too. Mounds View City Council February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 7 • Finance Director Beer indicated that the League of Minnesota Cities will be seeking payment from the other parry involved in this matter. Council Member Mueller asked about Page 8, on sponsorship for the Greater Metropolitan Housing, and she would like to know the benefit to the City. Interim Administrator Ericson indicated it is the fee paid for the Housing Resource Center, and the Resource Center provides a variety of services to residents including various rebate, pilot, and Ramsey County loan and grant programs. Council Member Flaherty asked if the charge from Springsted on Page 16, if this is the whole and final payment for the Administrator search. Finance Director Beer indicated it should be. Council Member Flaherty asked about the Kevlar vests. Interim Administrator Ericson explained that he spoke to the Chief and this is for a single vest which needs to be replaced. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 7, 2008, Special City Council Meeting Minutes MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Marty. To Approve the January 7, 2008, Special City Council Meeting Minutes. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. January 14, 2008, Executive Session Meeting Minutes Council Member Hull indicated he was not absent, he showed up late. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the January 14, 2008, Executive Session Meeting Minutes. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • Mounds View City Council February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 8 C. January 28, 2008, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Mayor Marty, On Page 2, last line, take out "goes north", and add "now comes back south". On Page 3, Line 14, take out "but". Council Member Mueller on Line 44, on Page 4, insert "suspension". Mayor Marty, Page 6, Line 7, remove "there". Council Member Stigney, Line 23 on Page 8 delete "and". Mayor Marty on Line 35, Page 9 remove "in order". Mayor Marty on Page 11, Line 14 insert "because it had to be sprinkled as per new Fire Codes". Mayor Marty on Page 12, Line 25, remove "so". Line 24 correct spelling of "Xcel". Council Member Mueller on page 13, Line 14, delete "of 575 Groveland Road". MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Marty. To Approve the January 28, 2008 City Council Meeting Minutes as Amended. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council Council Member Mueller noted that Irondale High School held their Annual "Winter Music of the Knight" competition hosting 12 drum line units and 16 color guard groups. Irondale performed in exhibition as they were the hosts of the event. It was an outstanding performance. B. Reports of Staff Interim Administrator Ericson noted that as of April 1, 2008 there will be an increase in the gas tax due to an override of the Governor's veto. He then said that the Legislature is considering administrative fines. Interim Administrator Ericson further noted that Mn/DOT has said that the noise wall must be connected to the existing noise wall, and they have budgeted $300,000 toward that project. There is a plan that shows that they would need three feet of right of way and 15 feet of maintenance easement that Council would need to consider. • Mounds View City Council February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 9 • 1. Community Development Year in Review Interim Administrator Ericson presented the Community Development Year in Review information for Council review. Interim Administrator Ericson noted that Community Development came in at 95% of budget, saving $23,000. Council Member Mueller asked if there is an update on the property on Long Lake Road. Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that it is close to being in compliance, but there are some vehicles that are back now that do not belong. They did do a good job on cleaning up, but additional vehicles are coming. Council Member Mueller indicated that there have been a lot of questions on the Totino property and when it might open. Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that they are on track for a March 17, 2008 opening. Mayor Marty asked about Silver View Plaza, and asked them to clean it up and remodel it. Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that the EDC is looking into exactly that. C. Reports of City Attorney Attorney Riggs indicated that he is still working on the Xcel matter, and he assumes that the urgency will increase once the snow has melted. Council Member Mueller asked if there has been any further contact with Clear Channel. Attorney Riggs indicated that he has not, but the plan was to come to a work session to discuss in March. Council Member Mueller indicated that she would like to see a written proposal before they come to Council. Attorney Riggs indicated that he has relayed that information to Clear Channel and can do so again. Council indicated that they are not interested in meeting with them on this in March. 12, Next Council Work Session: Monday, March 3, 2008, at 7 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, March 10, 2008, at 7 p.m. Mounds View City Council February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 10 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Transcribed by: Joan Lerizmeier Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. •