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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA SESSION
May 1, 1983
7:00 p.m.
1. Consideration of staff memorandum regarding streetlight
conversion.
2. Consideration of staff memorandum regarding Silver Lake
Road/Highway 10 traffic controls.
3. Consideration of staff memorandum regarding Dynamic Designers
Wetland Alteration Permit. (Material will be handed out Monday.)
4. Consideration of correspondence regarding restructuring of
Metropolitan Watershed District Boards of Managers.
5. Consideration of staff memorandum regarding drainage solution
for St. Stephen Street. (Material will be handed out Monday.)
f6. Consideration of staff :!emorandum regarding MSA 1983 Resurfacing
Program. (Material will be handed out Monday.)
7. Discussion of water and sewer services to "Wetland" lots in
Edgewood Square Subdivision.
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MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Clerk-Administrato
DATE: April 22, 1983
SUBJECT: STREETLIGHT CONVERSION
Attached please find a copy of a letter received by this office
from the Lakeland Division of Northern States Power regarding
the conversion of NSP-owned overhead streetlights to high pres-
sure sodium. It is the proposal of NSP to convert the City's
overhead mercury streetlights to high pressure sodium, should the
City request such conversion, under two options. The first option
is to convert the entire City system from mercury vapor to high
pressure sodium at one time at a cost of $5.00 per unit. The
second option would be to convert the streetlights at the time
that the mercury ballasts fail with no charge being made by NSP
for this conversion. In discussions with representatives of
Northern States Power, staff has learned that at the present time
high pressure sodium lamps, although more energy efficient, have
a higher monthly operating charge from NSP, 50C per month, than
mercury vapor due to the increased capital costs for high pressure
sodium equipment versus the mercury vapor equipment. Staff has
been further advised that it is more than likely that within the
next few years this difference in monthly charges will reverse
and high pressure sodium will be equal to or lower than mercury
vapor for monthly operating costs.
At the Department Head meeting on April 12, 1983 the Department
Heads discussed the possibility of converting the City's street -
lighting system from mercury vapor to high pressure sodium and
concerns were raised regarding the desirability of such conver-
sion considering the difference in lighting quality, i.e., high
pressure sodium gives off a yellowish or orange light rather than
the normal white light provided by mercury vapor. It was felt
that the best way to determine whether or not the City wished to
convert to high pressure sodium throughout the entire City would
be to select one or two specific target areas within the City
where such lighting could be evaluated in comparison to mercury
vapor lighting in the same neighborhood. With that in mind,
Acting Police Chief Smith prepared a memo, dated April 14, 1983,
suggesting three potential areas where high pressure sodium
lamps could be tested and valid comparisons made between them
and mercury vapor lighting by the Police Department during their
regular patrol activities. These areas include: Fairchild Avenue,
Red Oak Drive, Sunnyside Road, and Eastwood Road north of Ardan
Avenue, Hillview Road, Oakwood Drive, Terrace Drive, and Pinewood
Drive between Jackson Drive and Quincy Street,and the area bounded
by Woodcrest Drive, Long Lake Road, Ridge Lane, and Rainbow Lane.
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Staff contacted representatives of Northern States Power to
determine the details regarding a trial program. We have been
advised that NSP will charge a $5.00 per light conversion fee and
that once the conversion has been accomplished, they will not
allow the City to reconvert the lights back to mercury vapor once
the conversion has been completed. Even if the City determines it
is not their desire to use high pressure sodium lighting.
Staff has no specific recommendation to the Council regarding this
matter as the issue of the desirability of mercury vapor versus
high pressure sodium can be a sensitive one as exemplified by the
City of St. Paul's recent discussions in this matter. Staff
would request Council direction in this matter.
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Attachments
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Northern States Power Company
NP
Lakeland Division
1700 East County Road E
Wilde Deln Like, M,ono:old 55110
Dale W. Foulds
Telephone (6121770 1047
General Manager
Lakeland Division
March 9, 1983
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Mr Donald F Pauley, Administrator
City of Mounds View
2401 US Highway 10
Mounds View MN 55112
RE: Con,'ersion of NSP Owned Overhead Street Lights to
Nigh, Fressuree Sodium
The majority of the mercury street lights in your city and
over the entire NSP sysr.em were installed several years ago
and will soon require new ballasts as the old ones fail.
Because our rates are based an cost of service, it is to both
your city and NSP's advantage to convert these units to energy
efficient high pressure sodium instead of replacing the old
mercury ballasts. This would also be in line with the national
and NSP's commitment to energy conservation. In response to
these objectives, NSP has developed a new program) to reduce
the number of energy inefficient street lights on its system.
The options under this program are as follows:
1. At your request, NSP will convert any NSP owned
overhead incandescent or fluorescent street light
to new energy efficient high pressure sodium at
no charge for the conversion. The monthly billing
for energy and maintenance will be changed to the
high pressure sodium rate which will usually result
in lower cost to your city if present light levels
are maintained.
2, At your request, NSP will convert any NSP owned
overhead mercury street light to a new energy
efficient high pressure sodium unit. The one time
conversion charge to convert a mercury unit to high
pressure sodium is $5.00 per unit, The monthly
billing for energy and maintenance will be changed
to•the high pressure sodium rate which will result
in a slightly higher cost to your city but will also
slightly raise the light level in your city.
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March 9, 1983
(cont)
The one time conversion charge will remain at
$5.00 for all requests received by NSP during
the calendar years 1983 and 1984. After this
time, NSP costs will be re-evaluated and the
one time conversion charge will most likely be
higher. Enclosed is a sample agreement that
would be executed under this option.
3. An option to the above program would be for your
city to authorize NSP, in writing, to convert all
mercury street lights to high pressure sodium as
the mercury ballasts fail. There would be no one
time charge for the conversion. The monthly bill-
ing for energy and maintenance would be changed to
the high pressure sodium rate. With this option,
however, your city would have a mixture of lights
for many years. A sample letter is enclosed should
you chose this option.
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Because of the necessity of scheduling this conversion work j--
as to available crew time, NSP may not be able to make the
conversions when you request it, and may also have to schedule
the work over a period of time.
If you have any questions or need further information on this
plan, contact your NSP representative, Jack Jacobson, at 770-1347,
ext 105.
Very truly yours,
1)PLEWULDS
General Manager
Lakeland Division
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Enclosures
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T0: Clerk -Administrator
FROM: Sgt. Smith
DATE: April 14, 1983
RE: Street light comparison tests
With the present Northern States Power street lighting facilities in
Mounds View being operated utilizing mercury vapor bulbs, I have been
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requested to suggest target areas in which to test high density sodium
illumination.
These test areas were selected due to population density and present
placement of Northern States Power poles. I have indicated, per attached
map, Northern States Power light pole locations.
® If sodium bulbs are installed in one or more of the three areas the
Police Department would be available to evaluate lighting potential as
compared to the mercury bulbs.
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MEMO TO:
Mayor
and City Counci
FROM:
Clerk-Administrator/i
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DATE:
April
22, 1983
SUBJECT: SILVER LAKE ROAD/HIGHWAY 10 TRAFFIC CONTROLS
Attached please find a memo from Acting Police Chief Smith
regarding the need for left turn signals for north and south
bound traffic at the intersection of Highway 10 and Silver
Lake Road. This report was requested by Councilmember Doty
at the April llth Council meeting and is being submitted per
that request.
Staff would request further direction from the Council in this
matter.
DFP/pf
Attachment
TO: CIork-Administrator
FROM: Sgt. Smith r'
DATE: April 15, 1983
RE: Traffic controls change Silver Lake Road/Red Oak and Highway 10
'rile City Council reguesled Police recommendations on necessity of a left
Lurn signal for NurLh/South crossing of Highway 10 on Silver Lake Road/
Red Oak Drive access rouLus.
We have run a traffic survey through the Minnesota State Highway Patrol,
wild handle accidents on Highway 10. Their record analysis indicates
that from April 1982 through March 1983, four accidents occurred at that
location. None of these accidents appeared to be left turn related as
the causative factor.
If we interpret the lack of left turn signals in relation to the other
North/South traffic light crossing at County Road H and County Road H2,
we feel that the intersection in question is safer due to the same or
reduced traffic flow.
At the present time we recommend no change in traffic controls.
f STATE OF MINNESOTA
WATER RESOURCES BOARD
rota lie •tee° 555 Wabasha Street
Room 206
St, Paul, Minnesota
55102
April 12, 1933
PLEASE BRING THIS LETTER TO THE ATTENTION OF
THE GOVERNING BODY OF YOUR, CITY, TOWN, OR COUNTY
TO: Local Governmental Units Having Territory
Within the Rice Creek
Watershed District
Re: Restructuring of
Metropolitan Watershed
District Boards of Managers
Dear Mayor or Board Chairman:
Chapter 509, Laws of 1982, the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act (Act) ,
amended the Watershed Act - Minnesota Statutes Chapter 112 - by changing both the
procedure for selecting metropolitan watershed district managers and the maximum
size of metropolitan watershed district boards of managers.
Section 14 of the Act added a new Subdivision 7 to Minnesota Statutes Section
112.37. This new subdivision allows up to nine managers on a metropolitan watershed
district. it also states that the initial managers of new metropolitan watershed districts
shall be selected from a list of nominees submitted by cities and towns having territory
in the district, if at least three nominees are submitted for each position to be filled.
Section 15 of the Act amended Minnesota Statutes Section 112.42, Subdivision 3,
by directing county commissioners having authority to appoint metropolitan watershed
district managers to select them from a list of persons nominated by cities and towns
having territory in the district, if the list contains at least three nominees for each
manager position and is submitted at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the term(s)
of office.
Finally, Section 16 of the Act added a new Subdivision 3a to Minnesota Statutes
Section 112.42. ']'his new subdivision directs the Water Resources Board (board) to
restructure the boards of managers of metropolitan watershed districts established
before the effective date of the Act to ensure compliance with the requirements of Sectio"
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14 and 15 of the Act. I I states that, "Additional managers, if any, shall be appointed by
the county designated by the Board, to terms designated by the Board, al the lime of the
next regular appointment of successors to managers of the district." It further directs
the Board to "...request recommendations from the district and the affected local
government units."
THE WATER RESOURCES BOARD REQUESTS THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
GOVERNING BODY OF YOUR CITY, TOWN, OR COUNTY ON WHETHER THE SIZE OF
THE BOARDOF MANAGERS SHOULD BE INCREASED, AND IF 50, THE NUMBER OF
MANAGERS PREFERRED.
The Board has also mailed a letter to the watershed district requesting their
recommendations.
The Board has encouraged each metropolitan watershed district to invite a repre-
sentative of each local governmental unit having territory in the district to a meeting to
discuss whether the size of the board of managers should be increased. If the watershed
district and affected local units reach a concensus, the Board encourages you to jointly
submit a recommendation. If a concensus is not reached, recommendations can be
submitted individually.
After receipt of local recommendations, the Board will decide whether an increase
in the size of the board of managers is in the public interest. If the Board increases the
size of a district's board of managers, it will issue an Order distributing the additional
manager positions among affected counties and designating the length of their initial terms
of office.
If you have any questions, please contact Mel Sinn at 296-2340.
MINNESOTA WATER RESOURCES BOARD
Duane R. Ekman
Chairman
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DATE APPROVED: 4-25-83
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
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JRRAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AI R�` � Regular Meeting
I L.111��� April 11, 1983
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy, 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to Order
Mayor McCarty at 7:30 PM on April 11, 1983.
Mayor McCarty explained the Council was honored to
2. Presentation
have present four young men from Viking Council
Resolutions o
Troop 714, who have attained the Eagle Scout award,
Commendation
and introduced James Benjamin Crowl III, Jeffrey
Albert Crow1, Matthew Joseph Seidl and Gregory
Donald Worden. Mayor McCarty read Resolution No.
1.583, which the City has adopted in recognition of
their achievement, and presented copies to the
Scouts.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Doty, Linke,
3. Roll Call
rHankner, Blanchard and Mayor McCarty.
`— ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk/Admini-
strator Pauley and Public Works/Community Develop-
ment Director Johnson.
Motion/Second: Doty/Linke to approve the March 28, 4. Approval of
mLvdj u es as corrected. Minutes:
March 28, 198
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carrie,
Councilmember Linke asked to bring up some old busi-
ness and asked for Attorney Meyers findings on a
possible violation of oath of office by three Council -
members, as he had been directed to do on March 28.
Mayor McCarty stated the item would be covered under
Attorney Meyers report later on the agenda.
There were no residents requests or comments from 5. Residents Re -
the floor. quests and
Comments from
the Flnor
1. '
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Motion/Second: Linke/Blanchard to approve the con- 6. Approval
sent agenda nd waive the reading of the resolutions. Consent ba
5 ayes
0
nays
Motion Carried
Not .on/n
econu:
Doty, Ilar„u_c.
to have Lite lc irst read-
7.
1st Readingof
ng o r nance No. 335, amending Chapter 39 of the Ord. No. 335,
municipal code of the City of Mounds View, entitled, An Ordinance
"Signs and Billboards" and waive the reading of the Amending Chpt.
ordinance, 39 of the Muni
cipal Code
5 ayes 0 nays Entitled "Sign
and Billboards'
Motion Carried
Councilmember Doty asked that Attorney Meyers check
the language in 39.14 (7) to consider adding the
work "one", as in "any one property", before the
next reading.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported it is Staff's
8. Consideration
recommendation, per his memo of April 4, 1983,
of Staff Repor
that the Council authorize Staff to undertake the
Regardin-� —
effort to inform the residents of the community of
Minnesota r
the Energy Conservation Service program.
Energy Consrv.
Service Progr&
Motion/Second: McCarty/Linke to authorize Staff
to e a grant application for, and participate
in, the Minnesota Energy Conservation Service
program,
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
Clerk/Administrator Pauleyy reviewed the proposed
9. Consideration
modifications to Chapter 107.
of Revisions ti
Municipal Code
Motion/Second: McCarty/Blanchard to have the first
Chapter 107
rea�3 n� tTe amendment to Ordinance 337, Chapter
Entitled
107 of the municipal code, and waive the reading.
"Bingo, Raffle;
and Gambling
5 ayes 0 nays
Devices"
Motion Carried
Director Johnson reported on the number of permits 10. 1st Quarter
issued, inspections done, planning applications 1983 Dept
received, and wetland alteration permits processed. Reports
He reported the elderly housing project should be
occupied by May 1 or so. He also reported the
multiple dwelling registrations have been completed
for the year.
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Director Johnson reported on the Public Works depart-
ment, with the number of wells and hydrants repaired,
and street repair that has been done. He reported the
Sewer Department is only cleaning trouble spots at this
time, and that a new maintenance person has been hired.
He updated the Council on the LP conversion and on
training taken by employees.
Director Johnson updated the Council on the number of
hours he had worked during the quarter, and what was
remaining. He also informed them they are in the
process of preparing plans and specs for the installa-
tion of chemical feed equipment, which will hopefully
eliminate the excess maganese in the water. He advised
he would have it before the Council later in the month,
or in early May, for further direction on how to
proceed.
Director Johnson reported the repairs on Well #6 were
not as bad as anticipated, but that heavy fill has
been encountered which will have to be removed, and
they are now looking at the most cost effective way
of removing it.
Mayor McCarty noted the water problems have received
considerable attention from some of the residents of
the City, and asked if the letters the Council had
directed sent last January had been sent out. Director
Johnson replied that approximately 25 out of 100
people have received their letter so far. He explaiaed
the letters were being sent out as the secretarial staff
had time to do them,
Mayor McCarty asked Clerk/Administrator Pauley to
provide clerical assistance so that the remaining letters
could be sent out in a timely manner.
Acting Police Chief Smith reported the first quarter
was slow, and that two officers went to breathalizer
school, and two officers were out on sick leave for
a total of 27 days in the past month. He reported
the cars are down 2300 miles over the previous year
in mileage, and stated a CSO will be hired, hopefully
by May. He reported a block watch program was started
in March, and they are looking for volunteers to be
block captains.
Finance Director Brager reported they are working on
the year end financial report, and the auditors are
in now, with their report expected to be complete by
mid -May. He reported the department has participated
in the utilities maintenance and capitol improvements
program. They also have been heavily involved in the
word processor selection process, with the employees
to receive training later in the month, on April 18-21.
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Finance Director Brager reported they are seeking -
proposals for group health and life insurance '
coverage. lie also reported the department will be
working on getting the micro processor going, and
could possibly be able to use it on doing the debt
study. He reported they would be looking into it
further.
Finance Director Brager reported he will be meeting
with a civic consortium at the school district, as
well as other municipalities, to work on joint
purchase arrangements,
Mayor McCarty asked that the Council receive copies
of bids for the insurance proposals before Finance
Director Brager meets with representatives of the
insurance companies, as well as any pertinent comments.
Finance Director Brager replied he would provide them
to the Council ahead of time.
Mayor McCarty asked if, in purchasing software, the
system the City has just purchased, will be helpful.
Finance Director Brager replied it would. Clerk/
Administrator Pauley added that the program to do
a debt study could cost between $500 and $1,000, while
the study itself usually costs $3,000.
Park Director Anderson reported the Forestry Department has completed the wood inspection program, and found
a great reduction in disease versus five years ago. He
reported they have completed the plantings plans for
each park and have just started the actual planting.
He reported the Park Department has wrapped up Silverview
Park, Phase I, and will be ready for Phase II when the
funding becomes available. Park Director Anderson
reported he had attended a conference on a child's right
to play, at which Paul Hougen spoke. He reported Mr.
Hougen came out to check the tot lots in the City,
and he will be bringing Mr. Hougen's recommendation to
the Park Commission. He reported three new warming houses
had been added at the skating rinks, and in the future,
residents will be helping with the flooding of the
rinks, maintenance and supervision of the warming houses.
In the Recreation Department, two Newsletters were
published, with the May/June one almost ready to go to
the printer. He reported work on the Festival in the
Park is progressing,
Park Director Anderson reported the adult softball
program is getting larger every year, with 15-20 teams ,�
being turned away this year, and they have doubled
the fee for outsiders,
He reported that for the swimming program, he had some
additional information for the Council, and he had
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met with the school district staff regarding a joint
powers agreement for a half time aquatics director,
and that while they had been very receptive, they
could be reopening Johanna Middle School, and will
not make any decisions until after their April 18
meeting concerning Johanna. He also reported
the senior citizen swimming and water babies
programs are going very well.
Mayor McCarty reported he has had inquiries from
residents with complaints about neighboring wood
piles, such as having a rat problem, and asked that
the forester give a recommendation to the Council
on how to handle it. Park Director Anderson
replied that it could be a CSO issue, but he will
be happy to look into it. He also informed the
Council that Mounds View had been awarded Tree USA,
and will be recognized by the Governor's office on
April 29, and he will give them more information
as he receives it.
Park Director Anderson reminded everyone of the
City wide tree planting to be held on April 23
at Silverview Park.
- Director Johnson summarized the intent of proposed 11. 1st Reading o
Ordinance No. 336 and reviewed his memo of April Ord. No. 336,
7 to the Council. Amending Chpt
48 of the
Motion/Second: Doty/Linke to approve the first Municipal Cod
rea ing ot Ordinance No. 336, amending Chapter Entitled,
48 of the Municipal Code entitled "Wetlands "Wetlands
Zoning Ordinance' and waive the reading. Zoning Ordn."
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carrie,
Finance Director Brager reported Prudential will 12. Consideration
not be renewing coverage of group life insurance. of Memo from
He reviewed the two proposals received and the Finance Direc
amount the City would be contributing for both Regarding
family and single coverage. Employees
Group Insuran.
Motion/Second: Doty/Hankner to approve the Coverage
recommendation of Finance Director Brager and
purchase insurance from United States Fidelity
& Guarantee for $10,000 group life insurance
coverage per employee, at a cost of $2.90 per
month per employee.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carrie,
t
Director Johnson reviewed Development Agreement 13. Consideration
83-57, for the Knollwood Green project. He of Dvlp. Agret
reported Mr. Herr would like to have another ment No. 83-5'
individual added to it, for Knollwood
Green
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Attorney Meyers outlined the criteria used in enter-
ing into a development agreement. He stated that
once it was entered into, it could not be transferred
except by written permission of the Council, and that
the City would need something in writing, saying the
new individual wanted to be added and that he was
aware of what had happened to date.
Motion/Second: McCarty/Hankner to approve the addition
o . Gaughn to Development Agreement No. 83-57,
P.
with Wayne Herr Construction Co., contingent upon
receipt of a letter of intent to comply with all the
requirements of the development agreement, and Mr.
Gaugh's consent to be added as a party to the
development agreement with full knowledge of all
proceedings leading up to this motion, with the
approval of the City Attorney.
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion/Second: McCarty/Blanchard to approve Resolu-
tion No. 1592, Development Agreement No. 83-57 and
the plans and specs for Knollwood Green.
5 ayes 0 nays
The Mounds View Lions Club presented a check for $200
to the Groveland Park Association, and pictures were
taken of the presentation.
Director Johnson reported two additional bids had
been received after the deadline, but they were
both in excess of the low bid. He recommended
the award be made to American Sweepers, Inc., at
a rate of $44.50 per hour for an estimated total
contract of $4,450.
There was considerable discussion among the Council
as to where the sweepings should be dumped, as a
wetlands alteration permit would be required for
the two suggested sites in the City. Director
Johnson reported two possible alternate sites
could be the Red Oak School parking lot, or
the Woodcrest hockey rink.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley pointed out that most
dumps are now requiring a sample test be done
on material, certifying what it is, which could
significantly add to the City s cost, if the
sweepings were taken to a dump.
Motion/Second: McCarty/11ankner to award the 1983
street sweeping contract to American Sweepers, Inc.,
at a rate of $44.50 per hour, for an estimated total
contract of $4,450, contingent upon Staff providing
the Council with options to deal with the problem
of storing the sweepin:.:. by the next agenda session.
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
14. Consideration.
of 1983 Street
Sweeping Bids
5 aves 0 nAYR
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
Director Johnson reviewed his memo to the Planning
Commission, dated April 6, regarding the Miller
preliminary plat extension.
Attorney Meyers advised the Council is to consider
extending consideration of the preliminary plat,
and the moritorium could be a reason for granting
an extension. Ile also advised the Council could
not consider and approve the final plat, and then
discuss the impact of the wetlands, and that they
must be handled together.
Mayor McCarty suggested the developer submit his
information about why the wetlands boundries should
be changed, or the ordinance, and the City could
then address those issues. Fees could then be
charged to hire an engineer or consultant for
an opinion.
Motion/Second: Blanchard/Hankner to extend
consi eration of the preliminary plat for the
Miller Industrial Park, which was delayed due
to the moritorium issues.
5 ayes 0 nays
Director Johnson reminded the Council of the letter
they had received from Commissioner Braun, regarding
the status of proposed TH10 and the first phase
of construction. He also reported construction
will begin on the signal at Long Lake Road and
Highway 10 in June or July.
Director Johnson reported that due to weather
conditions, Staff has not been able to complete
their study and make a recommendation to the
Council on the St. Stephen's drainage question,
but will be ready by the first agenda meeting
in May.
Director Johnson reminded the Council he will be
out of town at the National Planning Conference,
for the next week.
Director Johnson reported, that concerning develop-
ment inspections, he had checked with Attorney
Meyers, and they feel that a section in the
development agreement should cover the City's
concerns in providing inspection service. The
City could contract directly with the developers
engineer, with the cost passed on to the developer.
Another option would be to contract with indi-
vidual consultants, with the last option to be
trying to find time with the current staff.
April 11, 1983
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15, Report of
Director of
Public Works/
Community
Development
Motion Carrie.
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Attorney Meyers reported that, after being 16. Report of
directed to review the actions of three Council Attorney,/ —
members relative to the use of the corporate name,
he could give a preliminary report relating to the
issues, but would have to wait until reading the
approved minutes to give a final finding,
Attorney Meyers reviewed the three motions that
had been made, as well as applicable laws and
court cases on similar matters. He summarized,
stating that the motion to protect the use of
the corporate name was proper., however, the
three Council members exercised their judgemental
ability in voting against the formal, rather than
informal, contact with the DFL Club, and no law
was broken, nor did anything illegal occur.
Mayor McCarty stated that at the March 28 meeting,
he had not heard the third motion clearly, and
thought the motion was for formal, rather than
informal, contact. He stated he favored formal
action as the Council has always enforced
ordinances consistently.
Motion/Second: McCarty/Doty that the notification
cometrom the City Attorney, and be formal, rather
than informal, in keeping with past practice in
enforcing the statutes and City ordinances.
No vote was taken.
There was considerable discussion among the Council,
with Councilmember Linke pointing out that no law
was broken, so the issue could be handled informally.
It was then questioned how they were to determine
in each instance if a law was broken, so communication
should be formal or informal.
Motion/Second: Hankner/Linke to postpone until the
next agenda session, to allow time to seek counsel.
No vote was taken.
Motion/Second: McCarty/Doty to amend the previous
motion to postpone to the next regularly scheduled
Council meeting rather than agenda session.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Councilmember Doty reported he had attending the 17. Report of
hearing on House File 829, regarding the airport Councilmem4rs
and reviewed what had happened.
Councilmember Doty reported he has been asked
about getting left turn signals at the intersection
of Silver Lake Road and Highway 10, and asked for
a study, not formal, ;w-1 a report from the Police
Department.
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Councilmember Linke brought the Council up to date
on the plans made so far for the Festival in the Park,
and showed a sketch of the winning button.
Councilmember Linke reported he had received notifi-
cation from the Ramsey County League of Local Governments
that they will be meeting with the State Legislators
on April 20, with everyone welcome.
Councilmember Hankner reported that she had attended the
seventh annual dinner of the North Suburban Youth
Service Bureau, of which she is on the board of directors,
at which Tim Smith was recognized for his involvenwt in
the program.
Councilmember Hankner reported she is also on the board
of directors of the North Suburban Development Achieve-
ment Center, which works with pre-school handicapped
children and retarded adults, and they will be holding
a bowl-a-thon as a fund raiser.
Councilmember Blanchard reported she had attended the
April 6 Planning Commission meeting, at which they
recommended approval of an extension for the Miller
property. They were also happy with the recommended
changes to the sign ordinance, they gave conceptual
®approval for Mr. Norb Yenish to build a 70 unit motel
and will be working with him in the future. She reported
they are considering a new zoning district for the mobile hone
parks, R-5, and they are presently working on the
existing zoning_ to bring_ it into conformance with the
Comp Plan.
Mayor McCarty reported that at the hearing on the airport,
the City did not get its point across, that it was a
local issue, and that the entire process of house file
829 was geared to a single airport. Mayor McCarty
reviewed the action that took place, and expressed concern
that the City gather all the support possible, as the
issue must still go through the Senate. He asked that
one of the members of the Council who was associated with
the DFL Club contact them and ask them for their support.
Russ Warren identified himself as a member of the DFL Club
and stated the Council was after the Club for using an
improper name, and then turns around and asks for their help.
It was pointed out that Mr. Warren's reply was not from
the DFL Club itself and the Club should be contacted.
There was discussion among the Council as to why certain
members had voted at the DFL Club to table their recommen-
dation for further study. It was pointed out there were
a people who did not understand the issues at hand and the
impact of an ILS on the City, and the item had been tabled
to give them time to study it,
Mayor McCarty asked that the DFL Club be contacted to set
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up a debate between himself and Representative Voss,
as suggested by the Mounds View DFb Club, Lo assist the State
Suiators. Cotuicilmrndxr binke rehliul he, would contact the
chairman of the D17L to set it up.
Mayor McCarty thanked Clerk/Administrator Pauley and
Staff and Council members for the very good job they
did at the airport hearing.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported he is in the
process of getting the spring clean-up organized,
for May 7. He stated it would be discussed
further at the April 18 agenda session.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported he had a draft
of the newsletter available for review.
Cleric/Administrator Pauley reported that he is
obtaining copies of cover sheets other Citys use
in submitting their recommendations to their
Councils. He stated he hopes to implement something of
the same nature within the next few months.
Clerk/Administrator Pauley asked for Council
authorization to hire a temporary worker to cover
phones and the front desk at City Hall on
April 18-21, while all the clerical workers will
be going to Computer Central's office for training
on the word processor.
Motion/Second: McCarty/Linke to authorize Clerk/
A inistrator Pauley to hire a temporary worker
for April 18-21.
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion/Second: Doty/Hankner to adjourn the meeting
atZO:24 PM.
5 ayes 0 nays
18. Report of
Clerk/
Administrator
Motion Carried
19. Adjournment
Motion Carried
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