City Council Meeting Minutesplan for December 8, 1980, at 7:30 PoMo Ayes-3 Nays-O MOTION CARRIED . Ziebarth made a motion, seconded by Rowley to adjourn the November 10, 1980 regular

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Rowley noted that Item #E should read IIEffective November 14th instead of November 25thll .

MOTION: Hodges made a motion, seconded by Rowley to approve the consent agenda with the correction of Item #E (changing November 25th to read November 14th) •

Ayes-3 Nays-O MOTION CARRIED .

Official Rose noted the following in his quarterly report:

1. There was a reasonably fair ~ ncrease in the last quarter for building permits o

2. Overall ,housing permits are down from last year at this time (approximately 60% of last year's quota at this time) .

30 Commercial applications/evaluations have been better than this time last year .

4. Staff will be meeting with the consultant to discuss the housing element and implementation and capital improvements for the comprehensive plan in the next few weeks o

5. Staff has examined approximately 25% of the City's existing rental units o

60 Staff has received the wetlands ordinance draft from the city attorney and it is now being reviewed by the consulting engineer with them.

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7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

8. THIRD QUARTERLY REPORTBUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL ROSE

7. They will be able to stay within the budget for the inspection and the zoning and planning divisions even though revenue is down from 1 ast year .

Official Rose noted the following:

1. The person who has applied for the foundry use has invited the Council to take a tour of the foundry tomorrow morning at 7:00 AoMo This foundry will be located on Plat #3 .

2. The City has received the report from the consultant on the Mr . Donut application for the co-usage with the Brooks Superette. The Planning Commission will review this on Wednesdayo

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3. The City has received a letter from Ramsey County on the issue determining the county requirements regarding curb cuts on their lots versus the city's requirements. This will be discussed at the Council's next agenda session .

Official Rose and Administrator Pauley both noted that they had confirmed this resolution with the city attorney (who could not be present tonight) and he had recommended approval of the financing package as amended .

MOTION: Ziebarth made a motion, seconded by Hodges, to approve Resolution 1193 which is the amended resolution including the hold harmless agreement .

Ayes-3 Nays-O MOTION CARRIED o

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10. REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE FOR ARLIN WOLF (RESOLUTION 1193)

Official Rose, Administrator Pauley, and City 11 . ORDER STUDY OF M.S.A. STREET Engineer Boxrud discussed the staff memo to Council PROJECTS FOR 1981 summarizing recommendations and discussions on the use of the MSA funds. Boxrud noted that this study needed to be completed by November 24th in order to meet the MSA deadlines o Councilmember Ziebarth also noted that the recommendations should not be .created in an attempt to use the funds, but should be used for specific and appropriate projects . Bill Doty, 3049 Bronson Drive, suggested considering the resurfacing of some streets.

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to order a feasibility study by staff, using the criteria A-E as stated in their November 7th memo, and the cost should not exceed $2,500 . The funds will be taken from the contingency funds and the study should be completed by November 24, 1980.


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Official Rose reviewed the past actions of the Council regarding this subject . Staff needs the Council 's approv~ to proceed with this project so the deeds can be signed and the property can be transferred by this Friday (November 14, 1980) .

MOTION: Ziebarth made a motion, seconded by Rowley, to authorize the city administrator and the acting mayor to sign all necessary documents relating to the Kraus/Anderson Silverview projecto

Ayes-3 Nays-O MOTION CARRIED

There was no report as Attorney Meyers was not present.

Rowley:

She noted she had given a tour of the City Hall, Police Department, and Park Department to two Japanese residents who were in the United States learning more about local government .

Ziebarth:

He noted that he would like to discuss the issue of obtaining a consensus of the Council before any information is put in the news media o He would like to discuss this at the next agenda session

12. REPORT ON KRAUS/ANDERSON AND M & E REALTY

13. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY

14. REPORT OF COUNCILMEMBERS

when the other councilmembers and Mayor are present . He did note that he would check with the City Attorney to determine if this request would in any way violate the current city charter .

Hodges :

He will be meeting with the Youth Service Bureau's financial committee tomorrow and the executive board on Friday.

15 . REPORT OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Pauley presented to the Council a request to attend a public auction selling used office equipment, that was in good condition, but available at a lower cost than new equipment . He would like to obtain some equipment needed by the City if it was available at this sale .

MOTION: Hodges made a motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to authorize the clerk/administrator to attend the auction and to limit the amount of purchase to $3,000 0

Ayes-3 Nays-O MOTION CARRIED.

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Administrator Pauley noted that the 1980 long term financial plan distributed to Council should be used as a working paper rather than a formal binding statement .

MOTION: Ziebarth made a motion, seconded by Rowley, to set a public hearing for the long range financial plan for December 8, 1980, at 7:30 PoMo


Ziebarth made a motion, seconded by Rowley to adjourn the November 10, 1980 regular meeting .

Ayes-3 Nays-O MOTION CARRI ED o

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW

November 24, 1980

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2. Roll Call - Rowley, Ziebarth, Hodges, Forslund, McCarty

3. Approval of Minutes: November 10 (Regular Meeting) November 5 (Special Meeting)

4. Residents Requests and Comments from the floor

----------------------------------------------CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES

5. Presentation by Jim Berkholtz of Ramsey County Soils Regarding the Mounds View Wetlands Study

6. Approval of Consent Agenda

ITEM A. Authorize payment of $2,125.00 to H & A Watertank Specialists, Inc. for the Cleaning and Painting of Water Tower and Treatment Plant No. 1

B. Authorize Cancellation of Engineering Services Contract with Comstock & Davis, Inc.

C. Approve Resolution No. 1194 Establishing Salaries Effective October 10, 1980 and Transferring Funds

D. Authorization of Expenditure of $450.00 from Storm Drainage Management (SDM) Fund for Cleanup of Arden Avenue Ditch Project

E. Approval of Addendum to Clerk-Administrator's Memorandum of Understanding

F. Resolution No. 1195 Appointing Mary Tatarek as Full Time City Employee

G. Approve Minor Subdivision Request of Paul Johnson for 8368 Red Oak Drive per Planning Commission's Recommendation of November 5, 1980

H. Cancel Public Hearing for 7:40 p.m. November 24, 1980 Regarding Revision of Mounds View Code 40.05, Subd. C and Reschedule for 7:40 p.m., December 8, 1980

I. Licenses for Approval

J. Bills for Payment - Resolution No. 1196

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7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 299 - Amending Chapter 110. of the Municipal Code Relating to the Licensing of Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof

8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 298 Adopting the 1980. Long Term Financial Plan

9. Consideration of Proposed Rules and Regulations for the Rice Creek Watershed District

10.. Presentation of M.S.A. Feasibility Study

11. Report of Building and Zoning Official

12. Report of Attorney

13. Reports of Councilmembers

14. Report of Administrator

15. Adjournment

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

DATE APPROVED: 12-08-80

Regular Meeting November 24, 1980

Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy o 10, Mounds View City Hall

The Mounds View City Council was called to order at 7:40 P. M. on November 24, 1980, by Mayor McCarty.

Members Present : Rowley, Hodges, Ziebarth (arrived ~t 7:50 P. M. ), and Mayor McCarty.

Members Absent: Forslund (due to illness)

Also Present: Clerk/Administrator Pauley, Attorney Meyers, and Building & Zoning Official Rose .

MOTION: Hodges made a motion, seconded by Rowley to approve the November 5, 1980 special meet t ng minutes as submitted .


MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Hodges to approve the November 10, 1980 regular meeting minutes as submitted.

Ayes-2 Nays-O Abstention-l (Mayor McCarty abstained because

he was absent at this meeting) . MOTION CARRIED .

There were no questions or comments from the floor .

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Hodges to approve the consent agenda and to waive the readings of the resolutions .


(Councilmember Ziebarth arrived at 7:50 P. Mo)

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF 11-5-80 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

4. APPROVAL OF 11-10-80 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

5. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM THE RESIDENTS \

6. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

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CONSENT AGENDA

November 24, 1980

The consent agenda is a technique designed to expedite handling of routine and miscellaneous official business of the City Council. The entire agenda may be adopted by the Council in one motion. The motion for adoption is non-debatable and must receive unanimous approval. By request of any individual Councilmember, any item can be removed from the consent agenda and placed upon the regular agenda for debate.

ITEM A. Authorize Payment of $2,125.00 to H & A Watertank Specialists, Inc. for the Cleaning and Painting of Water Tower and Treatment Plant No. 1

ITEM B. Authorize Cancellation of Engineering Services Contract with Comstock & Davis, Inc.

ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 1194 - Resolution Establishing Salaries Effective October 10, 1980 and Transferring Funds

ITEM D. Authorize Expenditure of $450.00 from Storm Drainage Management (SDM) Fund for Cleanup of Arden Avenue Ditch Project

ITEM E. Approve Addendum to Clerk-Administrator's Memorandum of Understanding

( ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 1195 - Resolution Approving the Appointment of Mary Tatarek as a Full Time City Employee

ITEM G. Approve Minor Subdivision Case 67-80 at 8368 Red Oak Drive by Paul Johnson as Shown on Sheet 3 Attached to the Planning Report as Presented November 5, 1980 to the Planning Commission

ITEM H. Authorize Cancellation of Public Hearing at 7:40' p.m. on November 24, 1980 Regarding Revision of Mounds View Code 40.05, Subd. C and Reschedule for 7:40 p.m., December 8, 1980

ITEM ·1. Licenses for Approval

GENERAL CONTRACTOR - Expire 6/30/81

Renewal

Bill Zimmerman's Stucco Ro-My Construction Co., Inc.

New

Decks by Notch, Inc. Ipsen Construction Patnode Bros.

Phalen Construction The Quimby Co. Timberlane Homes, Inc.

ITEM J. Adopt Resolution No. 1196 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds

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MOTION : McCarty made a motion, seconded by Hodges to approve the first reading of Ordinance No . 299 (Amending Chapter 110 of the Municipal Code Relating to the Licensing of Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof) and to waive the reading of the ordinance .

Ayes-Rowley, Hodges, Ziebarth, McCarty Nays-O

MOTION CARRIED .

Jim Berkholtz, Ramsey County Soils, presented an oral and slide presentation of the Mounds View Wetlands Study. He reviewed the landscape of the City of Mounds View, referred ' to the wetland inventory, and addressed the draft ordinance that has been prepared by the City of Mounds View. The council discussed his recommendation that soil models not be used to define wetland areas . They also discussed changing the wordage to include wetland areas that might be under an acre but ones that the City might determine worthwhile retaining. Mr. Berkholtz also discussed the feasibility of conducting a hydrology study . (Mr. Russ Adams, Professor of Soil/Science-U of MN, was also present in the audience) .

The Council recessed for a break at 8:30 P. Me

The Council re-convened at 8:50 PeM.

The Council discussed the long term financial plan discussing the possibility of changing its current form in order to allow more flexibility for future commitments.

MOTION: Ziebarth made a motion, seconded by Rowley, to table Ordinance 298 (adoption of the long term financial plan)until the next regular council meeting on December 8, 1980 .


The Council discussed the statement of Robert J . Orth, Chairman of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners (dated 11-12-80) which indicated opposition to the Rice Creek Watershed District's

7. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 299 (AMENDING CHAPTER 110 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF)

8. PRESENTATION BY JIM BERKHOLTZ OF RAMSEY COUNTY SOILS REGARDING THE MOUNDS VIEW WETLANDS STUDY

9. LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN (ORDINANCE NO . 298)

10 . CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES/REGULATIONS OF THE RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT .

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proposal to have permit authority in order to preserve the integrity of water and drainage systems. He further stated that sufficient permits from other governmental agencies already existed to serve this function.

The Council also discussed the observations documented by Mr. Pauley, Clerk-Administrator for Mounds View, in his letter to the Council dated 11-19-80.

AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to support the comments and observations expressed by Mr . Pauley (Clerk-Administrator) in his November 19, 1980 memo to the Council regarding the rules and regulations of the Rice Creek Watershed District's proposed amendments .


MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Ziebarth, that the Council extends concurrence and pledges their support for the statements made by Robert Orth, Chairman, Board of Ramsey County Commissioners, in his report dated November 12, 1980, regarding the proposed amendments to the

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Rice Creek Watershed District's rules and regulations .


Clerk-Administrator Pauley will prepare a resolution for the Council to review at their December 8, 1980, regular meeting and this will be presented to Rice Creek Watershed District at their December 10, 1980 public hearing on this issue .

Mr. Dan Boxrud, City Engineer, reviewed his report to the Mayor and Council (dated 11-19-80) regarding the three projects selected for study for the MSA street projects for the 1981 construction season:

1. The main access road to the Kraus Anderson area (Si1verview Drive)

2. Long Lake Road, 84th Lane and Xylite Street in the Miller Industrial Park

3. Edgewood Drive between County Road I and Hillview Road .

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The Council discussed accepting the Silverview Drive and Miller Industrial Park projects for possible MSA street projects for 1981 .

Clerk-Administrator Pauley will prepare resolutions for the Council to approve regarding the proposa 1 s.

MOTION: Ziebarth made a motion, seconded by Rowley, to accept the petition for public improvements (dated 11-21-80) from the owners, Kraus-Anderson and M & E Realty, pursuant to Chapter 26 . 05, Subd . 5 of the municipal code . (Project 81-1) .

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MOTION CARRI ED

1. He has received two half sections of the topo maps . He will be sending copies to the Council and Planning Commission as they start coming in .

2. He needs Council's approval to send two Planning Commissioner's to an annual conference on planning and zoning.

MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Hodges, to authorize the Building and Zoning Official to transfer funds to cover the cost of attendance for two planning commissioners to . attend the 6th Annual Planning and Zoning Institute on December 12th and 13th from the Building and Zoning Department budget .

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3. He currently has an opening for a secretary. One applicant, Mounds View's current receptionist, has applied for the position . He recommends to Council that they hire her for this secretarial position .

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Ziebarth to promote Barbara Collins from receptionist to secretary for the Building and Zoning Department, effective 11-24-80, at a rate of $4 . 95/hour (to be raised to $5 . 25/hour after successful completion of her probationary period) .


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12. APPROVAL OF PETITION FROM KRAUS/ANDERSON AND M & E REALTY PURSUANT TO CHAPT . 26 .05, SUBD. 5 (PROJECT 81-1)

13 . REPORT OF THE BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL

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Rose (continued):

4. The Planning Commission will be meeting formally the first Wednesday of each month (they have been meeting the first and third Wednesday of each month) only and the third Wednesday will be scheduled as a work session orily .

Meyers:

1. Arlin Wolf has sent another revised proposal which he has not had a chance to review. He will be contacting them to determine the reason for the continuous revisions .

2. He would like to meet with the Council at the next agenda session (12-1-80) to discuss the charter interpretations of Chapter 7.08.

Rowley:

No report .

Hodges:

He received a letter regarding noise monitoring and he referred this to Clerk-Administrator Pauley .

Ziebarth:

No report .

McCarty:

No report .

Pauley:

1. He has been contacted by the government training service to be a panelist at a workshop they are having on state planning and zoning sessions . He asked if the Council had any objections to him performing in this capacity. The Council stated they had no objections to this request .

14. ATTORNEY'S REPORT

15. REPORT OF THE COUNCILMEMBERS

16 . REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

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2. He would like Council's authorization to advertise for a new receptionist.

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Hodges, to authorize the clerk-administrator to advertise for a new receptionist for the City of Mounds View.


3. He has been contacted by Earl Letourneau re~re senting Scout Troup 400 who want to sell Christmas trees for a fund raising project . They want to sell them either by the City Hall or at the shopping center . The Council expressed preference for selling them at the shopping center.

MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to formally assure Scout Troup 400 a peddler/solicitor license without fees to sell their Christmas trees for their fund raising project.

Ayes-4 Nays-O MOTION CARRIED.

Rowley made a motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to adjourn the November 24, 1980, regular Council meeting.


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1. Call to Order


December 8, 1980 7:30 p.m.

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2. Roll Call - Ziebarth, Hodges, Forslund, Rowley, McCarty

3. Public Hearing - 1980 Long Term Financial Plan

4. Informational Meeting - Sewer Rate Increase Effective January 1, 1981

5. Approval of Minutes: November 24, 1980 (Regular Meeting)

6. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor

CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES

7. Public Hearing - Review Mounds View Code 40.25, Subd. C.


ITEM A. Approve Resolution No. 1197 Opposing Proposed Amendments ·to the Rules and Regulations of the Rice Creek Watershed District

B. Approve Resolution No. 1198 - Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans - Improvement Project 81-1

C. Approve Resolution Nos. 1199, 1200, 1201 and 1202 Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets

D. Approve Selection of George M. Hansen Company as City Auditor

E. Approve Resolution No. 1203 Authorizing Interfund Transfers

F. Approve Resolution No. 1204 Authorizing 1980 Budget Transfers

G. Approve Resolution No. 1206 Replacing Resolution No. 1185 for the Authorization of Final Release of Cash Escrow for Development Agreement No. 80-34

H. Authorize Letting of Bids for Police Vehicles for 9:00 a~m., December 29, 1980

I. Licenses for Approval

J. Bills for Payment - Resolution No. 1205

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9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 299 - Amending Chapter 110 of the Municipal Code Relating to the Licensing of Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof

10. Presentation of Revised Commercial Development Revenue Note from Arlin Wolf by City Attorney

11. Review of Resolution No. 1194 Adopted on November 24, 1980

12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 298 Adopting the 1980 Long Term Financial Plan

13. Report of Building and Zoning Official




17. Adjournment

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CONSENT AGENDA

December 8, 1980


ITEM A. Adopt Resolution No. 1197 - A Resolution Opposing Proposed Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the Rice Creek Watershed District

ITEM B. Adopt Resolution No. 1198 - Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans - Improvement Project 81-1

ITEM C. Adopt Resolution Nos. 1199, 1200, 1201 and 1202 - Resolutions Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets

ITEM D. Approve Selection of George M. Hansen Company as City Auditor

ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 1203 - Resolution Authorizing Interfund Fund T~ansfers

ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 1204 - Resolution Authorizing General Fund Interdepartmental Transfers

ITEM G. Adopt Resolution No. 1206 - Resolution Replacing Resolution No. 1185 for the Authorization of Final Release of Cash Escrow for Development Agreement No. 80-34

ITEM H. Authorize Letting of Bids for Police Vehicles for 9:00 a.m., December 29, 1980

ITEM I. Licenses for Approval

GENERAL CONTRACTORS - Expire 6/30/81

Dale Robertson Builders - New Lloyds Home Improvement - New

PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS

Don Shackleton - Christmas Tree Sales at Mounds View Country Kitchen Parking Lot for Month of December

ITEM J. Adopt Resolution No. 1205 - Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

DATE APPROVED: 12-22- 80

Regular Meeting December 8, 1980

Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy . 10, Mounds View City Hall

The Mounds View City Council was called to order at 7:30 P. M. on December 8, 1980, by Mayor McCarty .

Members Present: Rowley, Hodges, Forslund, and Mayor McCarty .

Members Absent: Ziebarth

Also Present: Clerk-Administrator Pauley and Attorney Meyers .

THE REGULAR MEETING CLOSED AT 7:31 P. M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 1980 LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN OPENED AT 7:31 P. M.

Mayor McCarty asked if there were any comments or questions from the audience:

Bill Oody, 3049 Bronson Drive- He stated that he was going to be on the Council beginning in January, 1981 . He would like to see the proposed Miller and Edgewood projects removed from the 1981 long term financial plan since they were both still tentative proposals .

There were no other comments from the audience or the council .

THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:34 PQM. THE REGULAR MEETING RE-OPENED AT 7:34 P. M.

Finance Director Don Brager presented a brief explanation of the justification for increasing the sewer rates in Mounds View. He stated that because of the increase in charges from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission as well as the extra expense of two sewer main breaks in the last years, the rates for the Mounds View citizens would be increased to approximately $. 50/month/resident . If the rates continued at their current level, the City would not be able to meet their expenses in this area of the budget .

3. PUBLIC HEARING 1980 LONG TERM

FINANCI AL PLAN

4. RESOLUTION 1192 ( INCREASING THE SEWER RATES)

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Mayor McCarty asked if there were any comments or questions from the audience . There was no reponse o

MOTION: Hodges made a motion, seconded by Rowley, to adopt Resolution 1192 (increasing the sewer rates effective 1-1-81) , and to waive the reading .

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MOnOf.4: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Hodges to approve the minutes of November 24, 1980, regular meeting as submitted .

Ayes-3 Nays-O Abstention-l (Forslund-she had not attended

the November 24th meeting) MOTION IS CARRIED.

Jessie Varns, 7350 Silver Lake Road: He asked if there was any progress regarding the noise ordinance for Mounds View. Mayor McCarty replied that this was under consideration and that the City was currently studying this issue.

Mr. Varns also noted to the Council that there were some neighborhood dogs that were consistently a nuisance near his place of residence. He asked Council what was being done to eliminate this problem. Mayor McCarty asked Clerk-Administrator Pauley to follow through on this and respond back to Mr. Varns o

There were no other comments or questions from the audience .

THE REGULAR MEETING CLOSED AT 7:45 P.M.

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5. APPROVAL OF 11-24-80 REGULAR MEETING MI NUTES

6. RESIDENT REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MOUNDS VIEW CODE 40.25, SUbd . C. OPENED AT 7:45 P. Mo

Mayor McCarty noted that the Planning Commission had 7. recommended to Council on October 1, 1980, that the driveway setback requirement of 5 feet be more precisely stated in the zoning ordinance. They recommended that

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the code be revised to read: "Not less than 30 feet from lot line if lot is on corner, and on interior lot lines a 5 foot setback on the garage side for the garage structure and the driveway surface is allowed . II

Mayor McCarty asked if there were any comments or questions from the audience or Council . There was no response .

THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:49 P. M.

THE REGULAR MEETING RE-OPENED AT 7:49 P. M.

Council directed staff to prepare the necessary ordinance regarding the Code 40.05, Subd. C (b) for the first reading at the next Council meeting .

Mayor McCarty asked that Items A and C be removed from the consent agenda.

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Forslund, to adopt the consent agenda (excluding Items A & C) and to waive the reading of the resolutions.

Ayes-4 Nays-O THE MOTION IS CARRIED o

8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Item A: Mayor McCarty expressed a concern about approving this resolution because the Rice Creek Watershed District recently made a decision to create a task force on this particular issueo Clerk-Administrator Pauley stated that the resolution could still be adopted because the Council"s position on the proposed amendments remained in opposition . of its contents . regardless of the outcome of the task force .

MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Rowley, to approve Resolution No o 1197 (opposing proposed amendments to the rules and regulations of the Rice Creek Watershed District).

Ayes-4 Nays-O

Item B:

THE MOTION CARRIED .

MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to delay action on Resolutions 1199, 1200, 1201, and 1202 until the Council discussed Item #12 on the agenda: First Reading

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of Ordinance No . 298 adopting the 1980 long term financial plan.

Ayes-4 Nays-O THE MOTION CARRIED .

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Hodges, to adopt Ordinance 299 (Amending Chapter 110 of the Municipal Code Relating to the Licensing of Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof) with the correction in section 2 indicating that this Ordinance is repealing Ordinance 73 (original ordinance) and Ordinance 238, Section 5 (Ordinance that changed the rates) o

Ayes-Forslund, Hodges, Rowley, McCarty Nays-O

THE MOTION CARRIED.

Attorney Meyers noted that he has met with the attorney for Arlin Wolf Associates to determine the reasons for the constant revisions of the revenue note total. Meyers noted that he was informed by Arlin Wolf Associates that the plan has not changed, but because of some internal situations, the finance package has changed since the original proposal was made.

MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Hodges to adopt Resolution 1209 (Commercial Development Revenue Note from Arlin Wolf Associates) with the correction of changing "Hennepin County" to read "Ramsey County"o


Attorney Meyers also noted that he needed the comprehensive statement and the application from Wolf Associates . Mr o Dave Novack, controller for Wolf Associates, indicated he would see that this material was . delivered immediately to Attorney Meyers 0

9. SECOND READINGORDINANCE #299

(AMENDING CHAPTER 110-LICENSING PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS)

10 . ARLIN WOLF REVISED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE

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December 8, 1980 Page Five

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Ma~ McCartynoted that he had discovered some possible computat ional errors in the establ i shment of new sal ary schedules as adopted from

11. REVIEW OF RESOLUTION 1194

the Salary Administration and Performance Review Progr am presented by Stanton Associates in September of 1980 . (This was approved 11-24-80 in Resolution #1194) . He stated that the final approved salaries indicated a 13 .2% instead ·of 12 .5%.

There was a general discussion among the Council wi t h Clerk-Administrator Pauley noting that the salary changes had been implemented (and retroactive pay had been r eceived) .

The Council determined to discuss this issue at the next agenda session and to come to a final decision .

Mayor McCarty and Councilmember Forslund noted their resistance to include the MSA street proposals in the long term financial plan . They felt proposals that were still in the preliminary stages (i . e. Miller and Edgewood) could not appropriately be included in the long term financial plan at· this time .

MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Forslund, to approve the long term financial plan as presented and that the MSA street proposals for the years 1982-83 be stricken from the proposal, and to waive the reading of the ordinanGe.

Ayes-McCarty, Forslund Nays-Rowley, Hodges

MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF MAJORITY .

The Council continued their discussion and viewpoints on this issue .

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Forslund, to approve the adoption of Resolution 1199 (Establishing Minnesota State Aid Street) and to waive the reading .


(SALARIES FOR CITY STAFFEFFECTIVE 10-10-80)

12. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE #298 (ADOPTING LONG

TERM FINANCIAL PLAN-1980)

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MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by McCarty to table Resolutions 1200-1202 (Establishing MSA Streets) .


The Councii recessed for a break at 9:09 PoM.

The Council reconvened at 9:24 P. Mo

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Hodges, to reconsider Ordinance 298 (1980 Long Term Financial Plan) .

Ayes-4 Nays-O THE MOTION CARRIED o

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by McCarty, to read the Ordinance 298 minus the MSA project funds for 1982-83 and to waive the reading .

Ayes-Rowley, Hodges, Fprslund, McCarty Nays-O

THE MOTION CARRIED .

Councilmember Rowley noted that she had changed her original vote (to break the tie vote) because she would not be on the Council next year. She also . stated she still felt the MSA project funds should be included in the Ordinance .

The Council then complimented Clerk-Administrator Pauley on his efforts to provide a long term financial plan in a short period of time .

Parks and Recreation Director Anderson reviewed his 12-5-80 memo to the Council regarding the disposition of the Spring Lake Beach and Lakeside Park .

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Forslund, to adopt Resolution 1208 (requesting the deed for Il.. akeside Park be turned over to Ramsey County) and to waive the reading.

Ayes-4 Nays-O THE MOTION CARRIED o

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13. RESOLUTIONS 1200-1202

(ESTABLISHING MSA STREETS)

14. ORDINANCE #298 (1980 LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN)

15. RESOLUTION 1208 (DEED FOR LAKESIDE P~RK TO RAMSEY CO.)

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There was no report-Building and Zoning Official Rose was attending a haza~dous waste disposal hearing o

No report o

Hodges:

1. He distributed copies to the Council listing the source of Youth Service Bureau funds.

20 He couldn't attend the November 19th meeting of the Firemans Relief Board, but he will be reporting on this when he receives the minutes o

Forslund:

No report . (Reminded Council of city dinner set for March 28th.)

Rowley:

1. The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities is meeting on December 11th to review their amended guidelines for reviewing local comprehensive plans . She stated these were more acceptable than the original proposed guidelines they had submitted .

20 She asked that the Council hold a special meeting next Monday at the agenda session to decide on the salary levels for city staff. (Previous discussion indicated possible computational errors) 0

McCarty:

1. Charter Commission meeting will be held next Thursday, December 11th .

2. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has asked for representation from local governments 0 to make recommendations to them (but without decision-making power) . Mayor McCarty indicated he would be interested in serving in this position .

16. REPORT OF THE BUILDING & ZONING OFFICIAL

17. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

18 . REPORT OF THE COUNCI L MEMBERS

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Administrator:

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MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by McCarty to adopt Resolution 1207 (Approving Securities Furnished by the First State Bank of New Brighton).

Ayes-4 Nays-O THE MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION: Rowley made a motion, seconded by Forslund to adjourn the December 8, 1980 City Council regular meeting .

Ayes-4 Nays-O THE MOTION CARRIED.

The meeting adjourned at 9:56 PoMo

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19 . REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

20. ADJ OURNMENT

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1. Call to Order


December 22, 1980 7:30 p.m.

A G ~ lE N D A

2. Roll Call - Ziebarth, Hodges, Forslund, Rowley, McCarty

3. Presentation by Lakeside Park Commission

4. Approval of Minutes: September 30, 1980 (Special Meeting) December 8, 1980 (Regular Meeting)

5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor

CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES


ITEM A. Approve Resolution No. 1212 - Ordering the Installation of a Street Light

B. Authorize Inclusion of Jerry Skelly and Howard McClish on Public Officials Liability Insurance Coverage

C. Approve Resolution No. 1214 Establishing a Policy and Fees for Installation of Water Meters and Water and Sewer Services

D. Approve Resolution No. 1215 Establishing Salaries Effective January 1, 1981 and Setting Salary Review Policy

E. Approve Resolution No. 1216 Entering Into Agreement with Department of Public Safety for Loan of Portable Breath Testing Units

F. Set Public Hearing for 7:40 p.m., January 12, 1981 to Consider the Rezoning Request from R-l to R-2 for 2415 County Road I

G. Set Public Hearing for 7:50 p.m., January 12, 1981 to Consider the Conditional Use Permit Request for Minor Auto Repairs at 2848 Highway 10

H. Adopt Resolution 1210 Reapportioning Assessment for Registered Land Survey #360

I. Approve Resolution 1211 Approving the Special Assessment for Tract A of Registered Land Survey #360

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Agenda Page 2 December 22, 1980

ITEM J. Approve Resolution 1218 Approving a Reduction of Cash Escrow for Development Agreement 78-25 With Mounds View Development Company No. 1

K. Approve Resolution 1219 Approving Application for Tax Relief of City Owned Property of Registered Land Survey #360, Tracts B, C and E

L. Authorize the Mayor to Approve the Submitted Forms for the State and Federal Grant Applications for Phase One Acquisition and Development of Silver View Park Totaling $241,900

M. Licenses for Approval

General Contractors - Expire 6/30/81

Daco, Inc. - New Lloyds Home Improvement, Inc. - New Dale Robertson, Bldrs. - New Scott Construction Corp. - New Horwath Construction - Renewal

Heating & Air Conditioning - Expire 6/30/81

Cool Air Mechanical, Inc. - New Franklin Sheet Metal - New

Masonry - Expire 6/30/81

Carroll Buzzell Brick & Cement, Inc. - Renewal

N. Bills for Payment - Resolution No. 1217

7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 298 Adopting the 1980 Long Term Financial Plan

8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 300 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 40, "Zoning"

9. First Reading or Ordinance No. 301 Amending Ordinance 240 and Chapter 6 of Municipal Code Relating to Personnel

10. City Forester Update

II. Report of Building & Zoning Official




17. Adjournment

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CONSENT AGENDA

December 22, 1980


ITEM A. Adopt "Resolution No. 1212 - Resolution Ordering the Installation of a Street Light

ITEM B. Authorize Inclusion of Jerry Skelly and Howard McClish on Public Officials Liability Insurance Coverage

ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 1214 - Resolution Establishing a Policy and Fees for Installation of Water Meters and Water and Sewer Services .

ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 1215 - Resolution Establishing Salaries Effective January 1, 1981 and Setting Salary Review Policy

ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 1216 - Res-lution Entering Into Agreement with Department of Public Safety for Loan of Two Portable Breath Testing Units

ITEM F. Set Public Hearing for 7:40 p.m., January 12, 1981 to Consider the Rezoning Request from R-l to R-2 for 2415 County Road I

ITEM G. Set Public Hearing for 7:50 p.m., January 12, 1981 to Consider the Conditional Use Permit Request for Minor Auto Repairs at 2848 Highway 10

ITEM H. Adopt Resolution No. 1210 - Reapportioning Assessment for Registered Land Survey #360

ITEM I. Adopt Resolution No. 1211 - Approving the Special Assessment for Tract A of Registered Land Survey #360

ITEM J. Adopt Resolution No. 1218 - Authorizing the Release of $3,870.96 from the Cash Escrows of Development Agreement No. 78-25

ITEM K. Adopt Resolution 1219 - Resolution Abating Taxes and Assessments on City Owned Property of Registered Lan Survey #360, Tracts B, C and E

ITEM L. Authorize the Mayor to Approve the Submitted Forms for the State and Federal Grant Applications for Phase One Acquisition and Development of Silver View Park Totaling $241,900

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General Contractors - Expire 6/30/81

Daco, Inc. - New Lloyds Home Improvement, Inc. - New Dale Robertson, Bldrs. - New Scott Construction Corp. - New Horwath Construction - Renewal

Heating & Air Conditioning - Expire ~/3D/81

Cool Air Mechanical, Inc. - New Franklin Sheet Me~al - New

Masonry - Expire 6/30/81

Carroll Buzzell Brick & Cement, Inc. - Renewal

ITEM N. Adopt Resolution No. 1217 - Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds

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Documents

City Council Meeting Minutesplan for December 8, 1980, at 7:30 PoMo Ayes-3 Nays-O MOTION CARRIED . Ziebarth made a motion, seconded by Rowley to adjourn the November 10, 1980 regular