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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 1990/01/08-. m . m .. . m APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting January 8, 1990 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 -------------------------------------------------------- The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to Mayor Hankner at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 8, Order 1990. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 2. Pledge of Allegiance MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick, Blanchard, 3. T%oll Call Paone, Wuori and Mayor Hankner. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karney, Clerk/Administra- tor Pauley, Public Works Director Minetor and Police Chief Ramacher. Motion/Second: Blanchard/Paone to approve the Decem- 4. Approval of ber 26, 1989 minutes as presented. Minutes: December 26, 5 ayes 0 nays 1989 Motion Carried Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the January January 2, 2, 1990 minutes as presented. 1990 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Hankner read the proclamation proclaiming 5. Special Order January 20, 1990 as Edmond-011hoff Day in the City of Business of Mounds View. Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to approve the proclamation. proclaiming January 20, 1990 as Edmond-011hoff Day in the City of Mounds View. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Councilmember Blanchard asked that the proclamation be on the bulletin board the weekend of the dinner. January B, 1950 page Two ------------------------------------------------------ - -- - :ac n.•=.ring and opened 6. Public Hearing: Informational presentation ;e;-,e represents- b Representa- ep en- -, �zp;.aia :he concept tives of MnDOT :. _. _ ...r�__ :isra• on Plans to :rs:ccction of new o Complete New - a:. -= -••• Highway 10 na 7a7e an over- :n> map snowing the c:rr+ay• it will be 5.3 _ •::> :s congestion a::eaa _. :.he new highway 4i11 be metered. - :.._ - ''ec- has gone - ._ .•rii'_ be done .. •_. .__.. :..= =••---_ project to traffic : n•=,::. :-._d.c= ::_ =i3n and showed The road _ -_ _.. ___ _ :_-• :_: _-y=• perhaps two concern 39,900 - _= as questioned _-: _r: .r_ --•_- - - _ -`- - _ _a also stated his yard. `.•= -. _ . _-,- - : _ =,-tired to ...... situations situation. noise �•-_•-- - -• _ .:a•i is recon- •• _tee 2000 -_ ---- •- There - _.._-.-- .-:;«sciA In a'.ate.ment, and to an November �y •; APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting .?annary 8, 1990 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to Mayor Hankner at 7:00 Pr•+ cn Monday, January 8, Order 1990. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 2. Pledge of Allegiance MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick, Blanchard, 3. Roll Call Paone, Wuori and Mayor Hankner. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Karney, Clerk/Administra- tor Pauley, Public Works Director Minetor and Police Chief Ramacher. Motion/Second: Blanchard/Paone to approve the Decem- 4. Approval of ber 26, 1989 minutes as presented. Minutes: December 26, 5 ayes 0 nays 1989 Motion Carried Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the January January 2, 2, 1990 minutes as presunted. 1990 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Hankner read the proclamation proclaiming 5. Special order January 20, 1990 as Edmond-011hoff Day in the City of Business of ?founds View. Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to approve the proclamation proclaiming January 20, 1990 as Edmond-011hoff Day in the City of Mounds View. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Councilmember Blanchard asked that the proclamation be on the bulletin board the weekend of the dinner. Mounds View City Council January 8, 1950 Regular Meeting Page Two -- ---- Mayor Hankner closed the regular meeting and opened 6. Public the public hearing at 7:05 PM. Hearing: Informational Public Workc Director Minetor explained representa- .. Presentation tives from MnDOT were present to explain the concept by Representa- of new Highway 10, and answer questions. tives of MnDOT on Plans to Mark Benson, of MnDOT, explained conscructiu„ of new complete Npw Highway 10 will begin in 1992, and he gave an over- Highway 10 view of the project and reviewed the map showing the path and interchanges of the highway. It will be 5.3 miles long,and it is being built due to congestion on existing Highway 10. All access to the new highway will be through interchanges, which will be metered. Mr. Benson reviewed the stages the project has gone through, back to 1979. County Road J will be done in 1992, to Highway 65, with the entire project to be completed in 1996. James Nelson, 8303 Red Oak Drive, asked how traffic would be handled during construction. Craig Robinson, of MnDOT, reviewed the plan and showed on the map how traffic will be directed. The road will be closed off for a very hort time, perhaps two weeks, and traffic will be rerouted. Lyle Nelson, no address given, expressed concern with both noise and air pollution, stating 59,900 cars are projected by the year 2000, and he questioned where all those cars are going to go. He also stated he felt those cars would be going through his yard. Mr. Benson explained the ramps will be metered to control traffic. Mr. Robinson reviewed the noise abatement situation, explaining that due to Legislative action, noise abatement cannot be put in until the road is recon- structed. However, the noise projections for 2000 do not show significant increases in levels. There is a Legislative moratorium on noise abatement, and while individual communities have attempted to address it, it is very expensive. Mr. Nelson read from an article published on November 1, 1979 in the New Brighton Bulletin, and stated he feels this meeting is no more than a formality, as tile peopie have r,o say in the matter. Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive, asked what projections are for 35W. Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Mr. Robinson replied metered ramps will handle the increasing traffic, and while the total metering system is not in place yet, by the time the project is finished, it will be. Mr. Linke stated now is the time to look at future problems, not later. Mayor Hankner stated she sees a real potential for build-up of traffic along County Road I, with the metered ramp. Mr. Robinson explained when all ramps on the system are metered, it will run more smoothly. He also explained the EIS was approved in 1986, and planning cannot be done until the EIS is approved, so it can be 4-6 years from the time the EIS is approved until construction actually begins. Mayor Hankner noted a good deal of commercial develop- ment had been done and asked if that had been antici- pated. Mr. Robinson replied they had taken future develop- ment into consideration. He also explained how different metering systems work, whether on a fixed time or by pressure plate, or centralized computed system. He added a new system is being worked on. Paul Henzela, 8470 Eastwood, asked if any preliminary studies have included looking at studies of metro- politan areas that have expanded rapidly, so that the Twin Cities can learn from those other areas. Mr. Robinson replied all studies benefit from the experience of other areas. Mark Hogen, 8340 Spring Lake Park Road, asked which roads in Mounds View will intersect with the airport road. Mr. Robinson replied existing County Road J will be a local street from Groveland to Long Lake Road, and the first street that would have access is Knoll - wood. Mr. Hogen stated it would then appear that Knollwood and Spring Lake Park Road would have all the traffic and asked if they would be updated. Mr. Robinson replied nothing is planned for the local roads. Lloyd Bardwell, 2932 County Road J, expressed con- cern for access for emergency vehicles. January 8, 1990 Page Three Mounds View City Council January B, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Four ----------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Minetor explained County Road J will be recon- structed in the near future to take care of some of the traffic concerns on J itself. Spring Lake Park Road and Knollwood Drive are not planned for re- construction at that time. Jim Meyer, of Blaine, asked how many houses would be taken for the project. He added he had read 15 would taken in Coon Rapids. Mr. Robinson replied he believes one will be taken in Blaine, and about a dozen hangers at the airport. Paul Milke asked what will happen to County Road J. Mr. Robinson stated he understood it would be turned over to the City. He noted, also, that the center line of the road is the boundary between Mounds View and Blaine. Mr. Nelson stated he believed traffic would get off the highway and go through the residential areas, especially if the freeway is backed up. Mayor Hankner stated the City could talk to the Legislature about changing the moratorium on noise abatement. She added laws can be changed, but it takes a lot of work. She stated her primary concerns are noise abatement and traffic. Mr. Benson explained the interchange at Highway 65 has too much traffic already, which is why the airport interchange is needed. Mr. Robinson stated the weight limitations on County Road J would be a ten ton design, and he believes the speed limit would be 35-40 MPH. Mayor Hankner noted the lights on old Highway 10 are timed that residents, specifically at Long Lake Road, cannot get across, and asked if that timing could be changed. The City would prefer a walk -over there, but has been turned down. Mr. Robinson explained as signals are being rehabili- tated, they are adding pedestrian signals and ramps. Mr. Minetor advised that was done recently, and he has been told the timing problem is still being looked at. Mr. Henzela stated he is a concerned parent, as his children will cross the hichway to go .".o the new library, and he questioned why a bridge couldn't be vp built. Mounds View City Council January 8, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Five ----------------------- Mr. Robinson explained the cost would be $200-250,000, and experience shows people do not use them, and the only way to make OnC effective wOu" be to -Lt in chain link fencing to block the road off. He added that children especially will not use them, and fatalities occur every year with ooa-acr,c tr'1^�nn r.o - cross the highway next to a pedestrian bridge. Sherri Nelson, no address given, stated she feels like a second class citizen, as she waits so long for the signals to cross Highway 10. Me. Minetor clarified that emergency access would be addressed by MnDOT, as it is a MnDOT project. Clerk/Administrator Pauley added that Fire Chief Fagerstrom has never voiced concern about the access, but he will check with him and have him speak with MnDOT. Mayor Hankner closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:56 PM. It was agreed the issues that needed to be addressed further were the moratorium on noise abatement, emergency access, and timing of the signal on Highway 10 at Long Lake Road. Mayor Hankner advised that the State of the City address and reappointment of Commissions, which typically would be done at the first regular meet- ing of the year, will be done on Jaruary 22. Mayor Hankner stated a resident had recently raised the point about attendance of councilmembers at meetings, and she is also concerned about the issue and would lika to develop a new policy, to publish the Council attendance records in the official City newspaper quarterly, as well as quarterly in the City newsletter. She reviewed the Code and Charter requirements for attendance, and explained special meetings are not a legal obligation under the Code. She added she would like to start with publishing the Council attendance record for 1989 in the official newspaper, as soon as possible, and then follow up every six months, as well as in the City newsleter. Motion/Second: Hankner/Panne to direct Staff to put 1989 attendance records of the Council for regular meetings in the New Brighton Bulletin, and prepare a resolution for the remainder of the policy. 5 ayes u nays Notion Carried Mounds View City Council January 8, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Six Mr. Linke stated he was present on behalf of the Mounds 7. Residents e View Lions Club, requesting a favor of the Council and Requests and City, to allow the Lions to hang the sign they were Comments from given by the Lioness Club, in honor of their 25th year the Floor as a Lions group, on the sign board next to City Hall, along Highway 10. He added another sign is being pur- chased, which they world lika to bony un the ocher side of the sign board, as well as listing the dates of their meetings in the middle. Councilmember Wuori stated she feels it would be nice to let people traveling through Mounds View know of this. Councilmember Quick stated he is concerned, that if they allow this sign to be placed on the City board, that it would open the door for all other organiza- tions to put up signs. Clerk/Administrator Pauley stated there is not a lot of room on the sign board to handle signs, and they could choose to dictate the number that will be allowed, on a first come, first serve basis, and limit it to civic groups with no religious or political orientation. He added that could be done as a policy statement. Motion/Second: Quick/Hankner to table any action on this request, to have Staff research it. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Councilmember Quick stated he would like time to think about it, and also give Staff time for research. Councilmember Paone stated these signs are placed all over the world, and they are well recognized. He added he agrees a study should be done. Alice Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, asked how many other service organizations are in Mounds View. Councilmember Paone replied he is only aware of the Lions Club. Councilmember Wuori stated there have been other discussions about entrance signs to the City, and suggested that as an alternate location. Clerk/Administrator advised the issue is still beiny worked on, with MnDOT and the other property owner on the other end of the City. Mounds View City Council January 8, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Seven -------------------------------------- Councilmember Blanchard stated she felt it was a good idea to have Staff research this, but she was concerned with leaving it open ended. ..�ilmember Quick noted there is a Lion and Lioness ontheCouncil and questioned whether they were allowed to vote on this. Clerk/Administratoc Pauley replied it would not be a conflict of interest resulting from earnings based on their decision. Clerk/Administrator Pauley requested a malt off —sale 8. Approval of license for Gateway Foods, for Brooks Superette, be Consent Agenda added to Item E of the consent agenda. Motion/Second: Paone/Wuori to approve the consent agenda, with the addition of the license under Item E, and waive the reading of the resolutions. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Clerk/Administrator Pauley reviewed the items on the consent agenda. Mayor Hankner reported this item had been discussed 9. Consideration at the agenda session, and an error had been made of Resolution on the salary adjustments in 1989, which this resolu— No. 2589 tion would correct. Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to approve Resolution No. 2589, correcting Resolution No. 2435, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion/Second: Paone/Wuori to approve Resolution No 2587, establishing salaries and benefits effective January 1, 1990,and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported the Planning Commission had recommended earlier this item be tabled, as the applicant had not appeared, and he also did not appear at their January meeting, and the Planning Commission has recommended denial. Motion Carried 10. Consideration of Resolution No. 2587 notion Carried 11. Consideration of Staff Memo and Resolution No. 2585 Mounds View City Council January 8, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Eight In preparing the proposed resolution, Staff made the assumption, since the Council has approved similar requests in the past, and prepared the resolution as approving the request. Flu Lion/SecORd: Quick/POOnc to apprC :'C RCZOIuti'❑ No. 2585, approving a request by TJB Builders for a waiver of the Highway 10 moratorium district requirements, and waive the reading. Motion Carried 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk/Administrator Pauley reviewed the applicant's proposal, noting the sign will be within Code requirements. Mr. Linke asked if there would be changable letters on the board as he is against that. Clerk/Administrator Pauley replied there would be, and they are allowed by Code. Attorney Karney had no report. 12. Report of Attorney Police Chief Ramacher asked for approval to pur- 13. Report of chase two 1990 Chevrolet squad cars. This is Staff Members within the budget. Motion/Second: Quick/Blanchard to approve the pur- chase of two 1990 Chevrolets from Viking Chevrolet, in the amount of $25,453.36 total. Motion Carried 5 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Wuori asked the approximate cost of painting and converting the cars to LP. Police Chief Ra,.,acher replied he wasn't sure, but it had been budgeted for, but is not included in the purchase price. He also reviewed the differences experienced with propane versus unleaded fuel, noting it is a savings to use propane. Clerk/Administrator Pauley noted propane averages 70C per gallon. Councilmember Quick had no report. 14. Report of Councilmemb Councilmembe Quick Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Councilmember Blanchard reported she had received a phone call, advising the Council agenda had not been on cable over the weekend or last Thursday or Friday, and it appeared to be typed onto the screen just this evening. Jerry, the cable cameraman, advised there Wa -I pre- blem experienced this past weekend, and he would be taking the responsibility over from City Staff and will be doing it on Fridays. Councilmember Paone had no report. Councilmember Wuori had no report. Mayor Hankner had no report. Clerk/Administrator Pauley advised Phillips 66 has applied for planning consideration on their Long Lake Road site, and the Planning Commission will be getting the information at their next meeting. He stated he believes they plan to tear down the old structure and correct the soil problems and install a self service facility with a small grocery area and car wash. Clerk/Administrator Pauley reported he had received the last of the questionnaires from Staff on the City survey, and he will be going over a rough draft with Dr. Morris this week. Dr. Morris will then put it into draft form. He handed out copies of the questions received. Mayor Hankner suggested doing a separate survey of senior citizens. She also asked the status of the Hardees development. Attorney Karney reported he had sent a copy of the development agreement to the attorney for Hardees and the attorney for Paster Enterprises, but has not heard back from them. Clerk/Administrator Pauley stated they nay want to wait until spring to build. He added they have one year to fulfill the requirements of the conditional use permit. January 8, 1990 Page Nine Councilmember Blanchard Councilmember Paone Councilmember Wuori Mayor Hankner 15. Report of Clerk/ Administrator Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Hankner adjourned the meeting at 8:33 PM. ResnectfulO'omitted, Dons F. Paul Clerk/Administ January 8, 1990 Page Ten 16. Adjournment , 1.1