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Home My WebLink AboutCCP 05-29-1990 ~ AGENDA ){( CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1990 - 6:30 P.M. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1- CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS 1990 LABOR NEGOTIATIONS. 2. ADJOURN. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1- CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2 . AGENDA ADOPTION. 3 . APPROVAL OF MAY 14 REGULAR MINUTES. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: a. Appointment of Firm to Prepare citizen Survey. b. Approval of Bergerson Caswell Change Order. c. Approval_of L!st of Claims and Payroll. , , "_"r ._.,_, END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS. . a. Discussion of Proposed Arden Trail Bike Trail Improvements. (Residents will be present) . 6. BID AWARD: a. 1990 Overlay and Sealcoating Bid Award. 7 . UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS: a. Volunteer Appointments to Work with Survey Firm. 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS. 9. ADJOURN. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- JUNE MEETINGS June 6 - Planning commission, 7:30 PM June 11 - City Council, 7:30 PM June 18, council Worksession, 4:30 PM June 20/21 - city Hall Tours, 6:00 PM June 21 - Public Safety/Works, 7: 30 PM June 25, City Council, 7:30 PM . June 26 - Board of Appeals, 5:30 P.M. (at site) June 26, Park and Recreation, 7 : 30 PM June 28 - Finance Committee, 7:30 P.M. ---- - COUNCIL NINUTES ~J? ~E . PAGE Is :3o~ SUBJECT: D'~~~ () DISCUSSION: ~~ ff~r .~ . - . -, I. I. I " Moved: ~YORSAniER)=::>COUNCILM~ (HAN~~=(:'~E? ~.. (~ Seconded: (MAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (HALON E) , (GROWE) ( ALD). THAT COUNCIL: VOTE: AYES: NAYS: Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - ) . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. Clk/Administrator .K- - Treasurer - Enginee:r---L ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Parks Director K Pu b. Wks. Supervisor y Planner --- Dep. C1k \/ u . MINUI'ES OF THE ARDEN HILlS RmJIAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 14, 1990, 7:30 P.M. - CITY HALL . CAlL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CAlL The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor 'Ihonas Sather, Councilrnernbers Nancy Hansen, Paul Malone and JoAnn Growe. Absent: Councilmember Thonas Mahowald. Also present: Attorney Jerry Filla, Planner John Bergly, Engineer Mark Graham, Parks Director John Buckley, Public Works SUpervisor Dan winkel, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. ADOPT REVISED Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to adopt the revised AGENDA May 14 Agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . APPROVE Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, to approve the minutes MINUI'ES of the April 23 Worksession and April 30 Regular Council meeting as submitted. Motion carried unan:im::>usly. (4-0) mNSENT Hansen moved, seconded by Growe, to approve the Consent CALENDAR Calendar for the May 14 meeting and authorize execution of all necessary d=uments contained therein: a. Approve Permanent Business License for Burger King, 3751 North Lexington Ave. b. Approve Bingo Hall License Application, Pot 0 Gold, 3775 Connelly st. c. Request Partial Payment, HRS Construction, Kem Milling site Demolition. d. Approve List of Claims and Payroll . Motion carried unan:im::>usly. (4-0) PUBLIC CCM1ENTS None. AWARD BID; COilllCil was referred to a memorandum from Engineer Graham 1990 BIKE TRAIL dated 5-9-90, relative to the construction bids received IMPROVEMENTS for the 1990 Bike Trail Improvements. Engineer Mark Graham, representing MSA, was present and reported on the bids received for the bituminous bike trail project to be installed within an existing easement from stowe Avenue to County Road E. Graham advised the apparent low bidder is Midwest Asphalt Corrpany, in the amount of $11,438.35. He explained that his firm has worked with this company on projects in other cammunities and found their work to be of good quality and the company responsive to community needs. Graham recommended award of bid to Midwest Asphalt Corrpany. Councilrnernber Hansen questioned if the property owners affected by the improvement have been notified and if Midwest Asphalt has worked on any improvements in Arden Hills. Park Director Buckley explained he will be 11Biling notices to the residents in this area. Public Works SUpervisor Winkel advised Midwest Asphalt has performed work in . Arden Hills, however, the company was not contracted by the City. Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, to award the 1990 Bike Trail Improvement Bid to Midwest Asphalt Corrpany, in the amount of $11,438.35. Motion carried unan:im::>usly. (4-0) ~-- -- -- . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular council Meeting, May 14, 1990 Page 2 ChSE #90-05; SUP, Council was referred to the Planner's report and Planning . ROOFTOP SIGN, 1201 Planning Commission minutes dated 5-2-90, regarding the W. m. RD. E, Special Use Pennit for a Rooftop Sign and Dimensional, Ma:;uIRE'S/HOWARD Variance for Directional Signs, 1201 West County Road E, JOHNSON McGuire's Inn/Howard Johnson. Planner Bergly advised the existing rCXJftop sign received a permit from the City prior to adoption of the ordinance requiring SUP's for roof signs. He noted the proposed sign meets all cu=ent sign ordinance requirements, however, the sign ordinance requires a nonconfoming sign to be brought into compliance when it is relocated, rel:uilt or altered. Bergly stated the roof sign will be located on the north face of the roof and will be 4-feet by 53-feet (212 sq. ft.) i the cu=ent sign is 8-feet by 82-feet, with 6 ft. 3 inch by 78 feet lettering (487 sq. ft.). The Planner explained that steve Kappler, General Manager of Howard Johnson, has requested a revision on the application relating to sign size. Kappler's request is to in=ease the lettering to 5 feet by 68 feet 9 inches or 344 sq. ft. steve Kappler advised the change is lettering size is to enhance the aesthetics of the site and make the signage more attractive; the larger letters will better utilize and fill the existing sign background. There was discussion relative to color and type of neon lighting for the signs. Kappler explained the lettering on the roof will not have the "orange" logo . included only the letters and described the type of lighting to be utilized. councilmember Growe questioned if the wall mounted sign on the east end of the building will contain the "orange" logo. Kappler confirmed the wall-mounted sign will have the Howard Johnson's logo. The Planner state the site has two street frontages, on Lexington Avenue and County Road E and therefore is allowed to have three l::usiness signs; all could be ground-mounted, all could be wall-11\Ounted or it could be a combination of both. Bergly advised the site is also allowed informational and directional signs in addition to the l::usiness signs. He stated the applicant is proposing to have three signs: 1. A sign on the rooftop which meets the same area and dimension =iteria as a wall-11\Ounted sign placed on the north side of the building, 2. A sign on the east end of the building, and 3. The existing pylon sign in front of the building on County Road E. The Planner also explained the applicant is proposing to remove the two signs on either side of the canopy in front of the motel and place two directional signs at the front entrances to the site on County Road E; the directional signs will require variances. councilmember Malone questioned the proposed dimensions of the letters on the roof discussed as a change by the motel manager. Planner Bergly stated the present lettering is 6 ft. by 78 ft.; the applicant is . proposing 5 ft. by 68.9 ft. lettering on the rCXJf. --- Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 14, 1990 Page 3 . CASE #90-05 (Cont'd) Malone ccnmnented that Council does not appreciate the a proposed change in the application after it has been reviewed by the Planning Commission, however, he noted the sign area as proposed will be a reduction from the existing sign. Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to approve the Special Use Permit, Case #90-05, for the placement of a rooftop sign on the present McGuire's Inn, 1201 West County Road E, such sign to read "Howard Johnson", with the letters comprising the sign not to exceed 5 feet in height and 69 feet in length. Motion carried unan:im::>usl y . (4-0) Mayor Sather questioned if the pylon sign will be removed and how the restaurant, and lounge will be identified. Planner Bergly stated the wall mounted signs on the canopy will be removed, however, the pylon sign will remain. councilrnember Growe questioned how long the temp::>rary banner will remain on the building . steve Kappler advised the banner sign will be removed in June when the wall-mounted sign is installed. Plarmer Bergly discussed the variance request for the two directional signs which are proposed for placement at the front entrances to the site on County Road E. . Bergly reviewed the considerations for the directional sign dimensional variance, as listed in his report of 5-14-90, page 2. He noted variances will be necessary for the following: 1. sign height (8 inches), 2. Sign width (3 feet, 6 inches), and 3. Sign area (8.2 square feet). The Plarmer referred Council to the Planning Corrnnission minutes of 5-2-90, recommending approval of two of the requested variances for width and area, and the Board of Appeals minutes of 4-24-90, recornrnerrling denial of the requested variances. He also explained the Planning Corrnnission found the only hardship to be snow removal on County Road E presents a small problem due to no shoulders for snow placement. Councilrnember Malone questioned the parking setback near the westerly entrance on County Road Ei asked the applicant to conform to the required 20 ft. parking setback. Kappler advised the reason for parking closer to the street is for the motel to appear occupied. He stated the sign variances are important to direct patrons into the motel and therefore he will =nply with the required setback if Council attaches such a conditions to an approval of the variances. Councilrnember Hansen ccnmnented that although she is opposed to sign variances, the signage will provide more visibility for the b.1siness f= vehicles traveling east on County Road E from Snelling Avenue. . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 14, 1990 Page 4 CASE #90-05 (Cont'd) Malone lOClVed, seconded by Growe, to approve the following . sign variance request for directional signs at McGuire's Inn (Howard Johnson), Case #90-05, 1201 W. County Road E, based on the applicant's removal of the canopy entrance signs, the directional signs being utilized to assist drivers on a public street with ingress to the site, the limited area for snow placement on the roadway shoulder during the winter months, and the necessity to increase the infonnation on the sign for vehicle/driver recognition and conditioned upon the applicant restructuring parking area near the westerly driveway entrance to maintain the 20 ft. parking setback requirement: 1. A Sign width variance of 3 feet 6 inches. 2. A Sign area variance of 8.2 square feet. and, to deny the sign height variance, based on the fact the sign height can be easily adjusted and the 8 inch variance requested will not affect sign visibility . Motion carried unan:im::>usly. (4-0) CASE #90-06; MINOR Council was referred to the Planner's report and Planning SUBDIVISION, 3947 Corrunission minutes dated 5-2-90, relative to the request ROLLING HILLS RD., for a lot split, Lot 7, Block 29, Rolling Hills No.6, JERRY MANSERGH Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Mansergh. The Planner stated the 80,107 sq. ft. lot is proposed to be divided into Tract A, with 45,650 sq. ft. and the existing house, and Tract B, which would be a 34,457 sq. ft. lot. The applicant is proposing to construct a new home for himself on Tract B and will sell the existing home on Tract A. . Bergly stated the Planning commission recommended approval of the requested lot split with six conditions, as listed in the minutes dated 5-2-90. He noted no variances are necessary to accomplish the lot split and the proposal meets all Ordinance requirements. Bergly explained Engineer Maurer reviewed the sewer access and recommended a sewer lift will have to be constructed by the applicant; the applicant is aware of this fact and has agreed to provide the lift. Public Works SUpervisor Winkel stated a check valve should be installed to protect other residents in this area and the applicant from a sewer back-up. Attorney Filla suggested Council require the installation of the check valve be attached as a condition of approval. Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, to approve case #90-06, Lot Division 3947 Rolling Hills Road, Lot 7, Block 29, Rolling Hills No.6, Jerry Mansergh, condition upon the following: 1. That the city Engineer and Attorney review and approve the division d=uments prior to filing and that necessary easements are secured. 2. That the City Engineer establish the minilnum floor elevation to which sanitary sewer service can be provided. 3. That the Rice Creek Watershed District approve the proposed development plan . and related requirements are met by the =er prior to issuance of a building permit. 4. That the proposed residence on Tract B be placed west of the point where Tract B is 95 feet wide. 5. That park dedication requirements for the additional wilding site be :met prior to issuance of a wilding permit. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 14, 1990 Page 5 . Case #90-06 (Cont'd) 6. That a Registered Land survey be filed prior to construction of a new home on Tract B. 7. That the applicant install a check valve as part of the Sl.lll1p pump system to protect against sanitary sewer back-up problems. Motion carried unan:im::>usly. (4-0) REQUFSr AMENIMENT; Council was referred to a report from Clerk Administrator CHAR. GAMBLING ORD. Berger, dated 5-11-90, relative to a request from the INCREASE CIASS B Light Brigade to increase the number of Class B LICS., LT. BRIGADE Charitable gambling licenses issued by the city. Berger explained the City =ently limits the number of charitable gambling licenses to 9, seven of which are Class A and the remainder Class B. At a previous Council meeting, two Class A licenses were approved which brought the total number of licenses approved in the city to nine. He noted the Light Brigade is now eligible to reapply for the license the organization previously held at the Blue Fox; due to a gambling violation by the Blue Fox Inn, the Light Brigade was restricted from operations at that location until June 1990 (the violation was charged to the Blue Fox Inn). Berger noted the Light Brigade is a local organization has made substantial contributions to the carnmunity through the city and school district. The Clerk Administrator and Deputy Clerk Iago con=ed to recommend the number . of Class B licenses be increased either to three or five; it was noted that Class B licenses are restricted to operate only at On-Sale liquor establishments in the city and since there are five establishments it would seem fair to allow each to the option to conduct charitable gambling. Mayor Sather questioned when the next Class B license will expire. Deputy Clerk Iago advised the state Gaming Board does not notify the City when the license is issued; the city records only indicate the date of Council approval. Councilmernber Malone stated the Council deliberated on this matter and determined the City would be best served by a maximum of nine charitable gambling licenses; did not favor an increasing the number of licenses. Councilmernber Growe questioned the type of contributions the Light Brigade has made to the carnmuni ty . Herb King, representing the Light Brigade, was present and reviewed the contriwtions the organization has made to the carnmunity. He =mnented it is unfair that the Bingo Hall is one wilding and can have seven licenses operating in the facility, while there are five On-Sale liquor establishments and only two of those facilities can have charitable gambling activities. King also pointed out there are Class A licenses issued f= operation at the Bingo Hall which are no being utilized. . There was discussion relative to use of the licenses at the Bingo Hall and the possibility of setting a time-frame for use of a license, if not utilized within the time period the license would be revoked. It was also suggested a provision be included in the ordinance which allows only carnmunity based charities to conduct charitable gambling activities. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting", May 14, 1990 Page 6 ORD. AMENI:Mr (Cont'd) Attorney Filla advised the City has the auth=ity to . condition its approval on the =ence of certain events, such as, issuance of the license by the state within 60 days of Council authorization. Council con=ed to direct the City Attorney to review the possible inclusion of a provision in the City Ordinance which requires applicants for charitable gambling to be local organizations based in the city and to determine if licenses authorized by Arden Hills have been approved by the state Gaming Board. Council further directed staff to update Council on ~iration dates of charitable gambling licenses and research which charities hold Class A licenses, but do not currently conduct bing"o at the Pot 0 Gold hall. CITIZEN SURVEY Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk QuarFS Administrator dated 5-11-90, reviewed the survey quotation proposals received from three =q:>anies. Berger advised the following" =npanies sul:Initted quotes for conducting" a citizen survey and sent representatives to respond to Council inquiries: 1. Anderson-Niebuhr & Associates, Inc., Karen Lyon and Elizabeth Peterson. 2. Plasman & Associates, Inc., stephen Plasman. 3. Decision Resources Ltd., Bill Morris. Representatives from each firm were introduced to Council and gave a brief presentation relating" to services provided in the quotes subnitted. . Councilmember Hansen stated she did not favor a telephone survey. After a brief question and answer period, Council thanked the representatives for their quotes and attendance at the meeting". Council con=ed to direct the Clerk Administrator to contact the references listed for each =q:>any and place this mtter on the 5-21-90 Council worksession for further discussion. CHANGE ORDER; Council was referred to a report from Clerk Administrator KEN MILLING SITE, Berger dated 5-11-90 regarding" the change order received WELL ABANOONMENT from Bergerson-caswell for well abandonment at the Kem Milling" site. Berger ~lained a letter was received from Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc., dated 5-10-90, regarding" the change order for well abandonment at the Kim Milling site; the contractor is requesting" additional funds in the amount of up to $10,210 and Delta is requesting" an additional $1,500 for fees to cover the change of work scope previously outlined in the bid specifications. Paul Goudreault, Delta Environmental, was present and gave Council a progress report on the demolition activities at the site relating" to underground storage tank removal, asbestos removal and drum removal. He ~lained the well abandonment on wells #1 and #2, as outlined in the specifications, have gone . a=rding to schedule; both of these wells have been cleaned and routed and are ready for abandonment. He also noted that when the initial assessment of the site was underway, good information was located regarding" wells #1 and #2. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting", May 14, 1990 Page 7 . CHANGE ORDER (Cont'd) Goudreault advised that when Delta prepared the well abandonment specifications there was not substantial informtion located relating" to wells # 3 and #4, therefore, assumptions were mde by Delta regarding" the depth and diameter of these wells. He ~lained another problem =ed when sand was found at the bottom of the wells and to properly abandon the wells this sand will have to be pumped from the wells, then the wells will be televised, an analysis be completed and then process for abandonment will begin. Goudreault stated that Bergerson-caswell provided an estimte of additional costs for completion of the well abandonment and that it is based on an estimted two and one-half days of work per well; it is not a fixed rate. The Clerk Administrator stated that Engineer Maurer reviewed this mtter and ~ressed concern that the pump for the wells was not removed to determine the depth of the wells; also noted the 6 inch casing" on the well usually indicates a commercial well and normally those wells are deeper than originally estimted. Goudreault stated pump removal is not usually done prior to subnission of a bid quote and he was basing" the depth of the well on his informtion relative to depths of wells in this area; noted he has worked on a mnnber of projects for TCAAP and is familiar with this area. Councilmember Malone ~essed frustration that the city hired Delta to provide the ~ise on well-abandonment and this is the second change order that has . =ed after Delta's assessment of the site. He questioned if any other problems are foreseen which will require additional funds to be allotted to the demolition. Mayor sather also ~ressed dissatisfaction with Delta allowing" the contractor to underground storage tanks from another site for disposal at the Kem Milling" site. Goudreault stated he did not foresee any mjor problems requiring additional funding" at this time and that Delta was not aware of the contractor's intent to bring" in additional storage tanks for disposal purposes. He advised that Darrell Ohman has been placed in charge of the site demolition and he will keep the Council informed of all activities. Attorney Filla commented that Delta is representing" the city not the contractor and as the City's consultant it is the consultant's responsibility to convey to the contractor the City's concern regarding" the additional costs of well abandonment. Filla referred to the bid quote contract tenns which relate to "change orders"; the contract two alternatives for resolution of change orders, one method would be to bill the city on a time and mterials basis and the other would be to negotiate a sum of money. Goudreault ~lained that he assumes responsibility for the miscalculation of the depth of the two wells; suggested the City could solicit bids for follow-up action from sub--contractors, with the additional knowledge obtained regarding" the . wells, and select a different contractor or the city could mintain the =ent contractor and pay only for actual hours spent on the job, on a time and mterials basis. He advised if the City prefers to re-bid the well abandonment, Delta will not charge for this service. Mayor sather suggested the Council invite the contractor to the next worksession meeting" to discuss the mtter. -- Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting", May 14, 1990 Page 8 CHANGE ORDER (Cont'd) Goudreault stated the =q:>any will charge no excess fees, . other than those presented earlier from Delta. Malone lTIOVed, seconded by Growe, that Council continued this mtter to the Regular Council Worksession meeting", May 21, 1990, at 4:30 p.m., and to direct staff to invite a representative from Bergerson-caswell to attend the meeting" and discuss the additional costs for well abandonment at the Kem Milling" site. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) RB;). TEMPORARY Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk POLICE/FIRE Administrator dated 5-11-90 regarding" the request from PROI'ECI'ION, ARMY the Department of the Army for temporary police and fire RESERVE CENTER protection at the Army Reserve Center under construction. Attorney Filla advised the letter dated 5-3-90, is requesting" city approval for the Army to contract with the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department and the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department for their services. Filla stated this my be an opportunity for the City to establish a good working relationship with the Department of the Army and TCAAP. council directed staff to assemble cost estimtes for providing" the police and fire services and requested the Attorney contact the Army representatives to determine the definition of "periodic surveillance" and the level of service requested at the site. PERMANENT APPIMr; Council was referred a memorandum from the Clerk . RECEPI. PAT YEZEK Administrator dated 5-8-90, regarding" the permanent appointment of Receptionist Pat Yezek, after successful completion of her six month probationary period. Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to approve the permanent employment status of Pat Yezek, after successful completion of her six lTIOnth probationary period, and authorize a salary in=ease to 85% of the wage rate, $7.94 per hour, retroactive to May 1, 1990. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REQUEST PERMIT; Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to approve the request IXXlR-'lD-IXXlR by the Minnesota Freeze Campaign to conduct a CANVASS door-to-door canvass as outlined in their letter dated 5-8-90. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) mUNCIL c::c::i'lMEN'l'S JOINT CLEAN-UP DAY Councilmember Hansen complemented employees Mike McKinney and Joe Mooney for their efforts on May 5, in conjunction with the joint clean-up day oonducted with the city of Shoreview. RCLLG MEETING Councilmember Hansen advised the next RCLIG meeting" will be held on June 20 at Chippewa Jr. High School; topic will be drugs. mDE ENFORCEMEN'l' Councilmember Hansen ~ressed concern relating" to recent . LEITERS code enforcement letters received by residents; suggested this mtter be discussed at a future Council worksession. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting", May 14, 1990 Page 9 . NEIGHBORHOOD MIG; Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council schedule a KATIE lANE/~ a public meeting" with residents of Katie Lane and stowe AVENUE, EASEMENI'S Avenue to discuss easement en=oachment problems, on Thursday, May 31, at 7:00 p.m., at the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire station #1, 3246 New Brighton Road. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) SCHEDULE MIG; Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to schedule a Closed UIBOR NEG'S Meeting" for the purpose of labor negotiations, at 6:30 'lUES, MAY 29 p.m., 'l'uesday, May 29, at City Hall. Motion carried unanimous 1 y . (4-0) AIllOURN Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, that the meeting" be adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Gary R. Berger ThomasR.sather Clerk Administrator Mayor . NOTICE OF MEETINGS There will be a Closed Meeting" to discuss Labor Negotiations at 6:30 p.m., 'l'uesdaY' May 29, 1990, at city Hall. The Regular Council Meeting" will be held at 7:30 p.m., 'l'uesdaY' 5-29-90, at city Hall. A Neighborhood/Council Meeting" will be held on Thursday, 5-31-90, at 7:00 p.m., at the IJVFD station #1, 3246 New Brighton Road. . COUNCIL MINUTES / v/ r DATE PAGE SUBJECT: ~ Z ~ (!;~ - DISCUSSION: . , 'l,'!/Br . . - . I. .;<.:.;. j " Moved: (/.(~YORS:~:E~;9 COUNCILMB(~ (~~NS~)) ((~~~ /"\) (-+GllOwE) -. Secondep.: (J<jAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) , (GROWE) THAT COUNCIL: VOTE: AYES: NAYS: Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - ) . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. Clk/Administrator ~ --.. - Enginee~~ ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Treasurer y- / Parks Director Pub. Wks. Supervisor 1>7 Planner ______ Dep. Clk '(J ----- COUNCIL MINUTES d~r~L? DATE PAGE SUBJECT: .---/ DISCUSSION: .~ ~ ~ - (~~) ~ 4J~~~. ttsr~ ~~ / . 1t)1 ./ liS /'1,% ~ /l..tP J : (~~u ""'" j .. Moved: (lj.I\YOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) ~ROWEC> (MA~ Seconded: (lljAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: c:rHAN~ (l1ALONE) (GROWE) (MA WALD) . THAT COUNCIL: c?&'~~crz:~ ~ VOTE: AYES: y" NAYS: ~ Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - ) . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Attorney Treasurer Engineer Parks Director Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. Clk .. W""" '""''' ~ -j '/I 1:1-,:::=- "" SUBJECT: cJ .5 /1; r, ~..- DISCUSSION: ___ I ;. - l(~ ~ ~-- . - I, j ~/ Moved: (lM-YOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: ~ (MALONE) ~ (H'~/ Seconded: (MAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) ~~ (GROWE) (~:~~; "" W""", ~ ~',2~a ~ VOTE: AYES: NAYS: Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: (- -) Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. ~ ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Attorney Treasurer Engineer Parks Direc tor Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. Clk COUNCIL MINUTES e~-- .~ ~ DATE PAGE SUBJECT: ~ ~ - DISCUSSION: · ti'4JPd{} K~) ;J ~ ~.,g / - . I. j Moved: (WcYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) OMALONEV (GROWE) (MAHO~LD) . Seconded: (l!!AYOR SA'rHER) COUNCILMBR:. (HANSEN) (l1AL.ON~ (GRO~ . THAT COUNCIL: 73 ~.. '- .' ;( VOTE: AYES: ff'" NAYS: --;;:J Hansen Malone (Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: (_ _) . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Attorney Treasurer Engineer Parks Director Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. Clk COUNCIL HINUTES ~ DATE PAGE SUBJECT: ~A-/' DISCUSSION: - . - . -. I. , , ! , .. Moved: (/Ul.YOR COUNCILMBR: (fMALONED (GROWE) Seconded: (MAYOR COUNCILMBR: (l1ALONE) . (GROWE) THAT COUNCIL: "^-- VOTE: Isather Hansen Malone Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - ) . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Attorne.y Treasurer En.gineer Parks Director Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. Clk . A Delta Environmental W... Consultants, Inc. 1801 Highway 8, Suite 114 St. Paul, MN 55112 612j636-2427 FAX:612j636-8552 May 24, 1990 Mr. Gary R. Berger Village of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Subject: Well Abandonment Change Otder KEM Milling Arden Hills, Minnesota Delta No. 10-89-385 Dear Mr. Berger: This letter supplements our May 10, 1990, letter to you and summarizes the agreements made during the city council work session of May 21, 1990. At that work session, which was attended by city administration, city council members, Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. (BCI), and Delta . Environmental Consultants, Inc. (Delta), it was agreed that additional funds would be allocated for the abandonment of wells #3 and #4. The additional funding to BCI will not exceed $8,000. This additional amount is based on the assumption that well #3 will not be greater that 200 feet deep and that well #4 will not be greater than 240 feet deep. As was also agreed upon in the work session, DeIta will still provide oversight for tbe well abandonments, but at no additional consulting cost to the city. We wish to point out, however, that other issues such as drum disposal and soil contamination, which have already been discussed with you, have involved some additional Delta on-site labor and project management. To provide itemized actual costs for the well abandonments, Delta will review the time and material invoices from BCI for the original work scope plus the change order. Once we have reviewed these invoices, Delta will provide you with a summary. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at (612) 636-2427. Sincerely, 2r~TAL Q::ffi' me .Om~ j Environmental Assessm Manager . DJOjlso cc: Mr. John Gilhertson - Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. Practical Solutions to Environmental Concerns COUNCIL MINUTES DATE PAGE SUBJECT: DISCUSSION: - . . ........ P-c- c- - 6-rfz~ (J2 ~ d/2' ~~ z:z ~UtJ,_ -~ oi;. - ~ ~1f ~-<;, ~ -~ ~ ?/ (2J(!f!~ / / ~ ~- ~ - (' -../--, ' ~ (f) ~~r~~ /,FSf ~~ I J ~- ;P1Y7<' 0/ ~ - (~ Moved: JIMYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (H.ANSEN) (MALONE) (GROWE) (~) Seconded: (l'JAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) (GROWE) ( ALD) THAT COUNCIL: , VOTE: NAYS: Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - ) . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Attorney Treasurer En.gineer Parks Director Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. Clk ./C.l/' ,---- '-, l/~,l,"'i~\:;// . 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U / COUNCIL HINUTES DATE PAGE SUBJECT: DISCUSSION: . - .' I. ,- j .. Moved: ,(IAAYOR SATHER) eOUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) (GROWE) (MAHOWALD) Seconde~:i.: (1<:lAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) (GROWE) (MAHOWALD) THAT COUNCIL: VOTE: AYES: NAYS: Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. ALSO PRESENT: C1k/Administrator Attorney Treasurer En.g_ineer Parks Director Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. elk (T!J~~fJ~ ~- (0 . o fU2 /) (7/:// /y;; ~.. - (fj) ~ XJ:e~ .. / '. u.. vi tdi - ./ 1/ . -- .... -fA r0fVJ --- - r, /J -r 'r . lfi'u,.. ~- ~ . f' p-( .., ...~...J ~.. ( /<2 jr,~ \ ,/ . ~ .... ~ " ~ I ( /, . . . H-' 0.. . \ rJ;~ / ",- I ,/ 1 J,i' . , ../.' ~ ',<"I IJ n ~ ~ ~.w::r .,... 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I . . 1./ f//1 . t';{J:, ) - - VOTE: AYEj3:.. I . ~!. .-....7 I Hansen ~a ,{Sjther Malone Sather (, . l .<<)'../x.:. Growe}!, 8=d[..fYJ'-J - Growe Mahowald .~ ABSTAIN: TOTAL: (_ _) , Hansen Malon Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays AbS.. r . /' ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Attorney Treasurer Engineer -,(1;W,,;arks _!:ir~ctor :C'" Pub. Wks. Superv;-sor., _ Planner Dep. Clk )1u 1.bv' ~r ~ / A ~..., R! ,A. -" ,,':,' '.r A r;" ,'_ .. ___ ,.\......(}./'V' ".[..A/.../l..~...'''''- / 1~~/'vJ:.-/l-tl-.~ ' u. ,.f '''}d JJ_" ~ I /J I'? /J _ ~ - ~~ c;---- 1<::-/2. /J-~-~,VO /~ / ~ . 1~-~' JMf: ~ OJ ~~ :6) -. -h ~.4fJL'~ '--=. . NBIV --- - --..---- / tP ~ . # ~ ~. ~.~6e- / - ~ ~ ~~ , _ .......u...... o/-.~ } - .... ...- ~ -:1J) ~- / -~~_.- . ~ if ~ ~o)o (}~ ( f1V,~I1.. w$ ~/~~Vt~ \ I ,.. /. '-... ~." /, ./ ;' /" iJ'l1. lwt- ~/ ' V . - __ un - - --- - COUNCIL MINUTES DATE PAGE SUBJECT: DISCUSSION: . - . I. - I i .. Moved: (lMYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) (GROWE) (MAHOWALD) Seconded: (MAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) (GROWE) (MAHOWALD) THAT COUNCIL: VOTE: AYES: NAYS: Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - ) Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. . ALSO PRESENT: C1k/Administrator Atrorney Treasurer Engineer Parks Director Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. Clk _.__n_._ _. __ , , CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM . ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: May 24, 1990 TO: Mayor and City council FROM: John T. Buckley, Parks Director SUBJECT: Arden Trail Improvement ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- The notice regarding the trail improvements stimulated a typical, strong reaction from the residents along the NSP power easement. The ideal situation is to have all trails in place before houses are built. All communities developing trails have experienced the same strong negative reaction to trail development when homes are established first. Disasters predicted by the residents do not materialize. The 55 foot wide NSP power line corridor has been used as a neighborhood trail for over 20 years. The section of the trail . from Glenpaul to stowe has received a marked increase in useage by all age groups since being asphalted last summer. An asphalt trail from Glenpaul to county Road E will serve as an important major linkage to Hazelnut, Sampson, and Tony Schmidt parks for the neighborhood. This will take many of the bikers and walkers off narrow New Brighton Road. JTB:madlr attachments . , > ,~.....= ~~. :=~fY; " . i~T 'C ..~< ~" ~,~/1;;~_';tc~~~~;~",~_ _/ \ .... --~ / r'_~/ '~" . ----- e.o. RD. E PROJECT SITE , .. " ~0 ~ WY< ~~,:;~" / '"::/" , =__>>~.r, ;;_::.~ ---{(---=-~- . LOCA TION I~AP --. -- _ EjiST!~iG Gi';C'Ji'E~ ElL'/;',-:"!':)i1 I --77>77>77:77;'/7).7/>-'----- ;;:7\/;~:'0;)Z,;>(;>Y/;:-~ ::0*~<<<<~'<k~0~i ~,(<<(:;<;,,'-, y>,'.,,,-"::::!:\.< :::" ~ll !U\i:NC~)S \"'EAR COURSE (7.3,L",) '~:.x:3S :l !'..:;GRlG(\ E 8AS[ . ;',PI('/., :::';:-r : 1\ '1\: . DATE : OS/23/90 TO : ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL FM : RESIDENTS Regarding the proposition for completion of the Arden Trail from Stowe AVE'. at New Brighton Road thru County Road E, the following residents wish to express their concerns and views at the next scheduled council meeting on Tuesday, OS/29/90, Please provide reservations for this matter on the agenda, Thank you for your cooperation. Dennis Dee 1880 Grant Rd. . Herman Friesen 3370 New Brighton Rd, Jerry Gelao 1911 Noble F~oad Susan Godeke 1895 Noble Road David Haney 1889 Grant Road Bob Johnson 1902 Noble Road Ga,'y Niemczyk 1918 Noble Road Osterberg 1931 Stowe Ave Bruce Peterson 1873 Grant Road Clark Poelzer 1870 Indian Plac,", Tom Pream 1886 Grant Road . -'/iffugB (j~ AWE% J-liPfA 1450 W, HIGHWAY 96, ARDEN HillS, MINNESOTA 55112 633.5676 NOTTCE ARDEN H. T T.~L S HE.S TU:ENT , rr):J,'l:?:' r e.. ::,.;; '-1.. :r f 3- c:. ~-:L 1:L g ,--:J~c 'tc,he A 2- d. e.:c) TT:~3._:::L:l "\ .11-). cl ~~ J=- L,b,e. 1:::> (::J"\.-.J e.. -:1"_- li.::-l<2.s Ir"Orn C: :1-. e ""\7 e l D.. D. ci I C;.L E-::: T-"). I.y ~J__ T---I ,-L -c.c> .S -t: '--J'\..v e / N" C-::-_''W J3 r- .:i_ g }-l"t=- 0 X--l. ]:={c..).'3.. .:..:1 '0:1,-':;1.::'-:; C' <::.>011::>..:-1 Q of:. -;:.'-' --" (1 'f_l r i :::'-l g t 1-;. E::? :s 1...~Tn:rn e "x:- <:.:> ~E J.989. The Arden. Hi..lls Ci.'Ly C:' CY"llY). c. :L :1_ ';-:1. 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JOHAN" ' //""I,i fr.,"'~;i" ~'-'crc; / ,,' "'---j'l ' "A - "' l:i' ".7' . -1'/ . - __._ 1 <( --"""""-" ,',' "---~"" "-Jr' ~II. "4\" -; "--"'i't...; .. -! o r----'-' . -~.< "Y "" ~--<"".- -,"' 'i[," .. '--;/.- . ~,,: , ._____~__i ,~ I ".,,?~ r:c/:,h 'I . )h-'J~I: 'I i.! III 6. Floral Park ;.!EW 8,'llGi'< OH r " -'<::.,..-. - -I'..' tll '.' // "-'-''''1' ". . . '. ~...' '.' z "'--=-'tfP. '''''' J" '/. . L; I ";O~'. .~__L ~ ?,=-'--'" ~;:~~/" :/W31\~>;q;~!rj i 4 '~i;;'~::.';- ill 7 Freeway Park ~ ~_ ~,,8 ( }., '.c'.~\ jt;+j .;;-,.:,;dj, ' ~ ~~\ .. '.'~.\!).>JJJ 1.,.,..\.,1,.. ~.. 211,.1 8. Hazelnut Park ~} - ~" ;,,-I.;~ I';'~"" \ \. :.: ~_\ "\t/ ::::~; Ie." -,,':'~'i '. '.- ~''fl:..~. O' ~..'"".';'.~ :'.... .F.):.'. 0(' "" ,C'" d'".'1 9, Ingerson Park ..~~. . '. .!. I ..~.~ ~~c:01~ . \\ ... 1-, ':.' ~ ;' -,<n, .',___';. __ ,;__ -';:'~"-d' .JI. '.!,I'l""-'\fr:.lf~,;-...; 10 Perry Park r8i!IE'~,J~' -.. .;~=~'C'''"~'!I 11', Sampson Park j' .. ".'~-.~.. i("~:?\-:. ,I...."..... . '0;') ..~....'......'.-........ 12. Valentine Park I ..' ..,.----~.j' .' - ---'~l '~'-'~i.. "'\:',j" ,;-;1.' .' ..J8J,l:, 13, Village Hall - ,_. _'--=l ~--~ .-<.L_ -..,,~~':'r' ~:::',. - t . ,!, . 14. No. Snelling Park _ ?(OESTRIAN TRAILS- HIKING .~ ~ _ AND CROSS COUNTRYSKlING ARDEN HillS, MINNESOTA 15, Round Lake Park PARKS COUNCIL NINUTES / ~ DATE PAGE SUBJECT: ~ DISCUSSION: .... -, k;-. ~,~ . ----' - ... - - .P/{J~-~M ~A~ ~~ ~ ~.. ... ~Y(1JiI.e- ~- i I Moved: (l!l(\YOR SATHER) COUNCILNBR: (HANSEN) CC~I:ON~ (MAt1~/. Seconded: (MAYOR SATHER) COUNCILNBR: (HANSQQ (MALONE) ( WALD). ~'CO",,"" ~ ~ ") I r?> /:l ~-, O~ h I3..C~ ~ h~"'-P- / ~ 7,?y/~~-- VOTE: AYES: ~ NAYS: (?) Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Nahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: (_ _) . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Attorney Treasurer Engineer Parks Director Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. Clk . CONSULTING ENGINEERS Maier Stewart & Associates Inc. I~ay ] 7, ]990 Fi 1 e: 520-011- 20 Honorable Mayor & City Council City of Arden Hills 1450 W. Highway 96 - Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: ]990 Overlay and Seal Coating Improvements Dear Council Members: We hJl:C tabulated the construction bids opened at 10:00 a.m. O~ May 16, 1990 for the above referenced project. The project will consist of seal coating of Karth Lake Drive, Pleasant Drive, Pleasant Circle, Amble Circle, Karth Lake Circle, Nursery Hill Lane, Nursery Hi 11 Court, Dellwood Street and Perry Park parking lot and bituminous overlay of Carlton Orive, Ridgewood Road and Skiles Lane (west). The following table lists the ten (]O) bidders and their bids. A bid tabulation listing unit prices for each bidder is also attached. . Bi(uminous Consulting & Contracting, Inc $ 74,822.55 VI. 8. l'liller, Inc. $ 77,706.12 ~;unn Blacktop, Inc. $ 82,]01.48 Valley Paving, Inc. $ 85,542.17 DMJ Corporation $ 87,288.51 Buck Blacktop, Inc. $ 90,124.50 Aero Asphalt, Inc. $ 91,248.]5 Alber Consttruction, Inc, $ 94,659.20 Ashbach Construction co. $101, 202.20 Midwest Asphalt Corp. $121,928.85 Bituminous Consulting and Contracting, Inc. was the contractor on the Arden H~: : s 1929 P~\/ement M3t!c.gernent Improvements. \1e hdve also worked with Bituminous Consulting and Contracting, Inc. on projects in Centerville and B i rchwcod Vi 11 age. Their work is of good quality and has met all project speCifications. We, cherefore, recommend award of thi s proj ect to 8 i tumi nau s Consu 1 t i ng and Contracting, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder. Sincerely, MAIER STEflART & ASSOCIATES, INC. . T~fe~ cc: l'lf. Dan Winkel, Public Works Director 1959 SLOAN PLACE, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 612-774-6021 COUNCIL HINDTES DATE PAGE SUBJECT: DISCUSSION: ~ ~~L/ ~ ~k' - - /}zJLu~ 1M ~. ~ _.----~--- I' / -. . - -. ~.~Hbv ~S-. ~~R .' (lJ, ~._~~ - ~ , ~ -~ ~4A-" ,j')n# ~ if9 ~ I - ,.(/ ~/ r l , Moved: .(JW<YOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (GROWE) Seconded: (MAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (GROw~f~ \ THAT COUNCIL: .- ., VOTE: AYES: NAYS: Hansen Malone / Sather Hans Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Crowe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - Vi . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. " ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Engineer - Parks Director Pub. Wks. - ------ u_ CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM . ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ DATE: May 25, 1990 '1'0: Mayor and City Council FROM: Gary R. Berger, city Administrator SUBJECT: Volunteers to Work with Decision Resources on citizen Survey ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ As directed at the May 21 city Council worksession, staff offers the following names to be considered for appointment to work with Decision Resources to help develop an appropriate citizens survey. Parks Director Buckley suggests that Parks and Recreation Chair David Sand be considered, as well as Dorothy McClung as first choices. Alternates might be Don Messerly and Patti Green. It should be noted that none of these persons has been contacted to help, they are merely suggestions and it is possible that the individuals will be unable to assist. . Public Works supervisor Dan Winkel suggests that Jerry Miller from the Public Safety/Works Committee be appointed. At the Finance Committee meeting on May 24, this was discussed and Charlotte McNiesh, Chuck Mertensotto and Tom Steele would be willing to work with the survey firm. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the above named individuals be contacted to see if they would be interested in working with Decision Resources in preparation of a citizens survey. ACTION REQUIRED: If Council concurs with the staff recommendation, they should pass a motion appointing these individuals to work with Decision Resources to help develop a citizens survey. GRB:madlr . COUNCIL MINUTES . DATE PAGE SUBJECT: DISCUSSION: I ~- - I ~ vtrJ--~ - I I v ~ -' - .~- -- Moved: (JM.YOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) (GROWE) (:;:; ( WALD) Seconded: (!<iAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (!<iALONE) (GROWE) THAT COUNCIL: VOTE: AYES: NAYS: Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - ) . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. 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Moved: (/MYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) (GROWE) (MAHOWALD) Seconded: (MAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALONE) (GROWE) (MAHOWALD) THAT COUNCIL: VOTE: AYES: NAYS: Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - . --.._.._~_._-----_._---_.._- --.----------- Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Attorney Treasurer En.gineer Parks Dire.ctor Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. elk - r- COUNCIL MINUTES DATE PAGE SUBJECT: . ? - ~ I . . I. I .. ':=:---- Moved: (IMYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN)(..(MALO~._) (GROWE) " " (&:ALD) Secondeq.,: (llJAYOR SATHER) COUNCILMBR: (HANSEN) (MALClNE)' ~WEJ:::j' ( OWALD), THAT COUNCIL: ----:7---- ~ '( i ,/ C2 ~.A. rr:- 25 //z~ VOTE: AYES: ~/ NAYS: Qlone , Hansen Malone Sather Hansen Sather Growe Mahowald Growe Mahowald ABSTAIN: TOTAL: ( - - ) . Hansen Malone Sather Growe Mahowald Ayes Nays Abs. ALSO PRESENT: Clk/Administrator Attorney Treasurer EU.8ineer Parks Director Pub. Wks. Supervisor Planner Dep. Clk HOME RULE CHARTER FOR RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA ... by the RAMSEY COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION Raymond V. Faricy, Jr., Chair Robert Beutel Villiam J. Langlois Dana Marie Brandt Lou McKenna Ann Copeland Beverly K. McKinnell Steve E. Dress Milton L. Knoll, Jr. Dean Fenner James D. Schmitz Beverley Oliver Hawkins Emily F. Seesel Thomas J. Kelley Virginia Sykes S. Mark Vaught Ramsey County Charter Commission . 356 Court House 15 Vest Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55102 (612)298-4111 December 12, 1989 RAMSEY COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION 356 COURT HOUSE 15 WEST KELLOGG BOl-TLEV ARD SAINT PAUL, MlNNEsoTA 55102 298-4111 December 5, 1989 lie, the undersigned members of the Ramsey County Charter Commission, propose this draft of a home rule charter to the Board of Commissioners and residents of Ramsey County. Q~Qw~~"'_~ Raymond . Far y, Jr., Chair \. 1LLt {!~ L~na IJ;;LI ~, Robert Beutel r iL~ 17/ 6~ D~/C~~ Dana M. Brandt Beverly K. cKinnell ~/ We~ ~~d, Ann Copeland o,,~c, r~ ~ /JuST~ p f} ;: L^AO,Q- er Hawkins. Emil y F. .seese 1 ~t~~ ~;~ 1fY5;k/ Virgin{a VH. Sykes ' ~~ ~/JbA/~1 - William J.1langl is S. Mark Vaught --.--.---.-- RAMSEY COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION 356 CoURT HOUSE 15 WEST KELLOGG Bol.;LEV ARD SAINT P AUL. MlNJ-,~A 55102 298-4111 December 5, 1989 Ve, the undersigned members of the Ramsey County Charter Commission, do not concur with the draft a home rule charter presented to the Board of Commissioners and the residents of Ramsey County. _k? J)~ Steve E. Dress Ve, the undersigned members of the Ramsey County Charter Commission, abstain from voting on the proposed draft of the home rule charter presented to the Board of Commissioners and the residents of Ramsey County. DEDICATION The members of the Ramsey County Charter Commission dedicate the charter to the memory of Tom Ryan whose po.si tive vision, support, and unfailing good humor encouraged the creation of this document for the people of Ramsey County. ACKNOVLEDGEIlENTS The members would like to acknowledge former Charter Commission members Ted Collins, Janet Hollenhorst, and Andrew Shern whose contributions were greatly appreciated but who were unable to complete their terms on the Commission. The members of the Charter Commission also acknowledge and appreciate the support of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and the staff of Ramsey County throughout the study and drafting of this document. Finally, a special thanks go to the Charter Commission administrative staff for all their hours of dedication to the charter and its mission. Administrative Staff: Sandy Beckstrom, Secretary Janet Cleland, Administrative Assistant Judy S. Grant, Coordinator Terry Lindeke, Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tom Ryan, Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator Michele L. Timmons., County Attorney Susan Von Mosch, Senior Policy Analyst Pat Yoerger, Charter Commission Secretary RAMSEY COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER TITLE PAGE Chapter 1 Powers of the County 1 Chapter 2 County Board of Commissioners 2 Chapter 3 County Manager 6 Chapter 4 Administrative Departments, Offices, and Agencies 8 Chapter 5 Ordinance and Resolution Procedures 10 Chapter 6 Coordination of Services and Planning 13 Chapter 7 Nominations and Elections 15 Chapter 8 Initiative, Referendum, and Recall 16 Chapter 9 Taxation and Bonding 19 Chapter 10 Budget 21 Chapter 11 Charter Provisions 25 Chapter 12 Transitional Provisions 27 I - CHAPTER 1 POVERS OF THE COUNTY Sec. 1.01 General Grant of Powers Except as this charter expressly provides to the contrary, Ramsey County shall have all powers possible for a county to have, as now or hereafter granted or allowed by the constitutions and laws of the United States and the State of Minnesota, as fully as though each power comprised in that authority were specified in this charter. Sec. l.O2 Construction of Powers In this charter no mention of a specific power is exclusive or restricts the au thori ty that the county would have if the specific power \rIere not mentioned. This charter shall be liberally construed within the limits imposed by this charter or the constitution or laws of the United States or the State of Minnesota. The county shall have all powers necessary or convenient for the conduct of its affairs, including all powers that counties may now or hereafter assume under the home rule provisions of the constitution and laws of Minnesota. Sec. l.O3 Exercise of Powers All powers of the county shall be executed as provided by this charter, or, if the charter makes no provision, as provided by ordinance or resolution of the county board. Sec. 1.04 Municipal Powers Reserved No existing function, duty, or power of any political subdivision within Ramsey County, other than Ramsey County and its agenci es, is transferred, altered or impaired by this charter. 1 ---- CHAPTER 2 COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sec. 2.01 Composi tion: Termst Qualifications and Compensation of Members A. There shall be a Board of Commissioners of Ramsey County, ( hereafter "county board") , State of Minnesota, composed of seven members elected by districts. B. Members of the county board shall be elected as provided in Chapter 7 of this charter, for terms of four years beginning the first Monday in January after their election; but members shall continue to serve until their successors have been elected and take office. The terms of the county board members shall be staggered as provided by law. C. Qualifications 1. A person shall be eligible to be elected to or to hold the office of member of the county board if the person is an eligible voter of the county, has been a resident of the district from which the person is seeking election for 30 days, and has filed the affidavit of candidacy as required by state law. If a member ceases to be a eligible voter of the county or a resident of the district from which elected, or is convicted of a felony or any other offense which would create a vacancy in office as provided by the state constitution or other law, the member shall immediately forfeit the office. 2. No county commissioner shall hold another elected office or be employed by the county during tenure as commissioner. No commissioner shall receive any money or other valuable thing as a condition of voting or inducement to vote for any contract or other item under consideration by the board. Every election and every contract or payment voted for or made contrary to this section is void. Any violation of this sec.tion is a malfeasance in office. D. Compensation 1. The county board may determine the amount of the annual salary of its members by ordinance. The ordinance shall state the dollar amount of the annual salary and shall be passed by July 1 of the year prior to the effective date of the ordinance. 2. The salary ordinance shall not be effective until the first business day of the following January. A petition asking for an election on the proposed ordinance, signed by registered voters of the county equal in number to ten percent of those who voted at the last general election for the office of President of the United States, is to 2 be filed wi th the county within 30 days following its publication. The salary ordinance, thus petitioned, shall not be effective until it has been approved by the maj ori ty of those voting on the question at a regular or special election. 3. Salaries thus fixed by ordinance shall remain in effect un til changed by similar ac.tion, except that the board may at any time by ordinance fix such salaries in a smaller amount for any year. 4. Members of the coun ty board shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their functions. The type and amount of expenses may be determined by the county board in the administrative code. 5. Fees, payments or other compensation paid to county board members, in exchange for representing the county, by outside boards, committees or other government agencies shall be remitted to the county treasury. Ramsey County may pay its board members additional fees for representing the county on outside boards, committees or other government agencies, provided that such payments are authorized in the annual salary ordinance. Sec. 2.02 Powers of the County Board The county board shall be the policy-determining body of the county. Except as otherwise provided by the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, or by this charter, the county board shall have all the powers of the county. Without limitation of the foregoing grant or of other powers given it by this charter, the county board shall have power: A. To appoint, review, and remove the county manager. B. To establish, structure, merge, or abolish any county departmen t, office, agency, board or commission and to prescribe the function of any county depar tmen t , office, agency, board or commission, with the following exceptions: 1. That no function assigned by this charter to a particular departmen t, office, agency, board or commission may be discontinued or assigned to any other unless the charter is amended; and 2. That this section does not alter the obligation of the county to provide services mandated by state or federal law. C. Subject to the limitations provided by law: 1. To levy taxes and special assessments; 3 2. To issue debt instruments and borrow. money; and 3. To set fees and designate the collection and disposition of such fees by any county depar tmen t, office, agency or board. D. To adopt a budget and to make appropriations for county purposes. E. To adopt and amend an administrative code. F. To make investigations into the affairs of the county and the conduct of any county depar tmen t, office, agency, board or commission. For this purpose, the county board may authorize the co un ty attorney, to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and require the production of evidence. In the event that the office of county attorney is the subject of the investigation the county board shall obtain independent counsel. Any person who fails or refuses to obey any lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the county board shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. G. To enter into joint powers agreements as provided by state law. H. To require periodic and sped al reports concerning their activities from all county departments, offices, agencies, boards or commissions. 1. To provide for an independent audi t of the finances of the county. J. To adopt, amend or repeal ordinances and resolutions. K. To sell, lease or otherwise dispose of park property upon such terms as it considers best in the public interest. In the event the intended use is not consistent with park purposes, before disposal of any real property for such inconsistent use, the county board shall hold a public hearing as to the intended use of the property, after first providing at least twen ty days wri t ten notice of the hearing date to the municipality in which the property is located and to all owners of land within 1,000 feet of the real property to be disposed. L. To acquire by gift , devise, purchase or condemna t ion any property on such terms as the county board deems appropriate, and to sell or lease any property of the county, as needed for the full discharge of the powers and duties of the county, subj ec t to this charter and state law. 4 Sec. 2.03 Organization: Officers The county board shall elect from among its members a chair and a vice chair, each of whom shall serve at its pleasure. The chair shall preside at county board meetings. If at any meeting, the chair is not present or is unable to act, the vice chair shall preside at that meeting. Sec. 2.04 Procedure: Meetings, Rules and Record, Voting A. The county board shall meet at least twice each month at the times and dates established by the board at its first meeting in January of each year and on the days prescribed by the general laws of this state to transact any business that may properly come before the board. All meetings shall be public. The county board by majority vote in a publi c meeting may decide to hold a closed meeting to consider issues allowed by law or judicial interpretations of the law, including strategy for labor negotiations, personnel matters and litigation. B. Special meetings may be held on the call of the chair or of four or more members and, whenever practicable, upon no less than three days notice. All business conducted at the special meetings shall be confined to that stated in the notice. Emergency meetings may be held because of circumstances that, in the judgment of the county board, require immediate consideration by the county board. As soon as practicable after notice has been given to county board members, good faith efforts shall be made to give notice to each news media in the same method used to notify the board members. This notice shall include the subject of the meeting, the date, time, and location. C. The county board shall determine its own rules of procedure and order of business and shall provide for keeping a record of its official proceedings. The official public record shall be available in the office of the county manager and shall be distributed to all city halls and public libraries throughout the county within one week of approval. D. Voting, except on procedural motions, shall be by roll call and the ayes and nays shall be recorded in the record. A maj od ty of the county board shall be four (4) members. A maj od ty shall constitute a quorum. No business shall be done unless voted for by a maj od ty of the whole board, except as provided for elsewhere in this charter, but less than a majority may adjourn. S ---------- CHAPTER 3 COUNTY MANAGER Sec. 3.01 Appointment and Removal of the County Manager A. The county board shall appoint a county manager and fix the manager's compensation and terms of employmen t . The appointment shall be based on executive and administrative qualifications and experience. The county manager need not be a resident of Ramsey County nor of the State of Minnesota at the time of appointment. B. The county board, upon the vote of four members for a resolution to remove, may remove the county manager from office at pleasure. C. By letter filed with the chair of the county board, the county manager may designate a qualified county administrative officer or employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of county manager during the county manager's temporary absence or disabili ty. If the county manager fails to make such a designation, or if there is a vacancy in the office of county manager, the county board shall designate by resolution a qualified person to perform this function. Sec. 3.02 Powers and Duties of the County Manager The county manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the county and shall be responsible to the county board for proper administration of the affairs of the county and for carrying out the policies of the county board. The county manager shall: A. Appoint, review, transfer, suspend or remove all appointive department heads and the county manager's appointive staff, and au thorize such department heads to appoin t, review, transfer, suspend or remove subordinates in their departments, offices or agencies. B. Develop a proposed written administrative code which at minimum shall identify and define specific areas of accountability, delegation and reporting requirements for county departments, offices, agencies, boards and commissions, and shall enforce and maintain such administrative code after adoption by the county board by resolution. C. At tend county board meetings and participate in the county board's deli bera tions, but not vote on matters before the county board. D. Supervise the enforcement of county ordinances and compliance with the terms of all county franchises, leases, contracts, permits and licenses. 6 E. Provide clerk services to the county board, provide notice of and keep a record of all county board proceedings. F. Prepare and submit the annual budget proposal and capital improvements plan proposal to the county board. G. Examine regularly the accounts, records and operations of every county department, office and agency, board or commission; make regular reports to the county board on county affairs; keep the county board fully advised on the financial condition and future needs of the county and make such recommendations on county affairs as deemed desirable. H. Submit to the county board a t the end of the fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the county for the preceding year and prepare and make available for distribution to the public, after the end of each fiscal year, an annual report on county affairs during that fiscal year. 1. Perform such other duties and exercise such other responsibilities as may be necessary and appropriate to the county manager's function as the head of county administration. 7 CHAPTER 4 ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES, AND AGENCIES Sec. 4.01 General Provisions A. The activities of departments, offices, and agenci es shall be those established by this charter, by ordinance of the county board, or by other law. The activities of those departments, offices, and agencies shall be identified and defined in the administrative code and will be under the direction and supervision of the county manager. B. Each department, office or agency shall be administered by an officer appointed pursuant to the terms of this charter, subj ec t to the direction and supervision of the county manager. C. County administrative officers appointed by the county manager may be suspended or removed by wri Hen order of the county manager. The suspension or removal shall take effect upon the signing of the order therefore; and the county manager, upon signing such an order, shall cause the officer concerned to be served immediately with a signed copy of the order. The action of the county manager in any such cases is final and shall not be subject to appeal. With respect to all appointed department heads who are incumbents as of the effective date of this charter, the county manager may recommend removal of an incumbent to the county board for their vote on the recommendation. D. The foregoing provisions shall not apply to the elective offices of sheriff and county attorney. E. Such county officers or employees as the county board may provide shall give bond in the amount and wi th the surety prescribed by the county board. The premiums on such bonds shall be paid by the county. F. Ramsey County shall be an equal opportunity employer. Sec. 4.02 Purchasing Officer A. There may be a county purchasing officer who shall be appointed by the county manager. B. The purchasing officer may contract with other governmental units to promote competitive bidding, effect economies in volume buying and provide better service. C. The purchasing officer shall require a performance bond for all contracts required to be bid by the Uniform Muni ci pal Contracting Law as amended. The purchasing officer may require a performance bond or alt ernat i ve form of sec\lri ty for any other contracts. 8 -------- Sec. 4.03 Personnel Officer There shall be a county personnel officer appointed to the classified service by the county manager, subj ec t to the approval of the county board, who shall administer the personnel system of the county in accordance with the personnel law. 9 CHAPTER 5 ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION PROCEDURES Sec. 5.01 Ordinance: Definitions and Vote Required A. In addition to such other acts as this charter or any other provisions of law required to be by ordinance, those acts of the county board which shall be by ordinance include the following: 1. Establish, structure, merge, or abolish any county department, office, agency, board or commission, except as provided for in this charter. 2. Establish the annual salary for county board members. 3. Authorize the bonding and borrowing of money. 4. Au thorize emergency appropria t ions as defined in this charter. 5. Provide for a fine or other penalty or establish a rule or regulation for violation of which a fine or other penalty is imposed. 6. Grant, renew or extend a franchise. 7. Convey or lease, or authorize the conveyance or lease of any park lands of the county. 8. Adopt, with or without amend men t, ordinances proposed under the initiative power. 9. Amend or repeal any ordinance previously adopted, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 8 of this charter with res pec t to repeal of ordinances reconsidered under the referendum power. 10. Propose amendments to this charter. B. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, ordinances shall require an affirmative vote of at least four members. Sec. 5.02 Ordinance Procedures Every proposed ordinance shall receive two readings: first, at the time it is presented, and second, at the time of the public hearing as required by law. Every proposed ordinance shall be read in full at the meeting at which it is presented; provided that full reading may be waived if a copy of the ordinance is supplied to each member of the county board prior to its introduction. At the first reading, a date will be set for the public hearing which shall be held no sooner than 10 days after the firs treading. The second reading shall be at the public hearing and the ordinance may be passed at this meeting. 10 All ordinances, other than emergency ordinances, shall become effective thirty (30) days after passage, unless a later date is specified therein. Sec. 5.03 Emergency Ordinances A public emergency is a sudden or unforeseen situation in the county affec t ing li fe, health, property, or the public peace or public welfare that requires immediate county board action. The county board may adopt one or more emergency ordinances. An emergency ordinance may not levy taxes; authorize the issuance of bonds; or gran t, renew, or extend a franchise; provided however, that nothing in this section is intended to prevent the county from making an emergency appropria t i on or raising emergency revenues as authorized in this charter. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form and manner prescribed for ordinances generally except that it shall plainly be designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists, and describing it in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be passed with or without amendment or it may be rejected at the meeting in which it is introduced. The unanimous vote of the members present shall be required for the passage of an emergency ordinance. Emergency ordinances shall be effective upon passage and approval, unless a later date is specified in the ordinance, and shall be published once in any legal newspaper. Sec. 5.04 Resolutions A. All other acts of the county board shall be by resolution, including but not limi ted to, the following: 1. Adoption and revision of the budget, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 10 of this charter. 2. Adoption of a tax levy. 3. The issuance and sale of notes, warrants, certificates, or other evidenc.e of indebtedness of Ramsey County in anticipation of tax revenue from taxes levied but not collected. 4. Authorization of emergency funding as defined in this charter. 5. Adoption or amendment of the Administrative Code. 6. Approval of collective bargaining agreements, setting wages, salaries, and other terms and conditions of employmen t, except setting the salaries of county board members. 7. Approval or amendment of the Personnel Rules provided that such approval or amendment by resolution shall receive two 11 readings by the county board and that such readings be at least one week apart. 8. Acquisition by gift, devise, purchase or condemnation any real or personal property, and the sale or leasing of any property of the county as needed for the full discharge of the powers and duties of the county; park land is not included in this section. 9. Execution of a contract or agreement with a municipal corporation. B. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, resolutions shall require an affirmative vote of at least four members. Sec. 5.05 Resolution Procedure Every resolution shall be presented in writing and read in full before a vote is taken unless the reading of the resolution is dispensed with by unanimous consent. Resolutions shall become effective upon approval. Sec. 5.06 Ordinances and Resolutions Each ordinance or resolution shall relate to a single subj ec t which shall be expressed clearly in its title. The enacting clause of each ordinance shall be "The Board of Commissioners of the County of Ramsey does ordain..." Sec. 5.07 Codification The county board shall provide for the codification of ordinances and the compila t i on of resolutions. Any certified copy of any ordinance or resolution shall be prima facie evidence of its adoption and shall be admitted as evidence in any court without further proof. 12 CHAPTER 6 COORDINATION OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PLANNING Sec. 6.01 County Coordination: Powers and Duties of the County Board A. In addition to its other powers and duties, the county board will assume the responsibility for the county-wide coordination of operational services and strategic planning. B. The county board may coordinate this planning function through existing departments and work with local governmental units, including school districts, to establish goals, objectives, and implementation plans which will provide an efficient, effective delivery of services by the appropriate level of government. C. To achieve the cooperative delivery of operational services and strategic planning, the county board may join with any other governmental unit(s) in a joint exercise of power. Sec. 6.02 County Plan A. The county plan shall specify each area for coordination and shall contain a statement of the goals and objectives and a plan for implementation. The plan shall be based on studies of physical, social, health, human services, economic, and governmental conditions and trends and shall be designed to coordinate service delivery in the county and to promote the general welfare and prosperity of its people. B. The planning documents in each area should be coordinated with existing planning cycles and be adopted within two years after the effective date of the charter. The plan will be reviewed and updated by the county board on a regular basis. C. In addi tion to the plans for coordination, the plan shall include an official map incorporating the comprehensive plans of the local governmental units and service sites within the county. D. The plan shall set forth the county board's policy regarding the coordination of service delivery with other units of government, including recommendations for: 1. A system of thoroughfares, highways, streets and other public ways; 2. A system of public open spaces, parks, and playgrounds; 3. The location, relocation, and improvement of public buildings of county-wide significance; 4. A transit system; 5. The availabili ty and location of publi c and elderly 13 ------- housing; 6. An adequate system of drainage facilities and control; 7. A solid waste management system; 8. An integrated law enforcement system; 9. An emergency services system; 10. A human service delivery system; 11. A public health service system; and 12. Such other matters as may, in the judgment of the county board, be beneficial to the county. E. The county board may also review and comment on areas of coordinating policy development including at least the following areas: 1. The coordination of land use plans within the county through the local units of government; 2. Service deli very as it relates to development and density of development; 3. The general location and extent of development of public utili ties and terminals, whether publicly or privately owned; 4. Economic development; and 5. Such other matters which the county board deems necessary for review to protect the heal th, safety, and welfare of the residents of the county. 14 CHAPTER 7 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 7.01 Nominations & Elections The nomination and election of any Ramsey County elected official shall be governed by state law. 15 CHAPTER 8 INITIATIVE, REFERENDUIl, AND RECALL Sec. 8.01 Initiative, Referendum, and Recall The people shall have the right to propose ordinances, to require ordinances to be submi tted to a vote and to recall elective officials by processes known respectively as initiative, referendum, and recall. The initiative and referendum processes apply to all ordinances and matters that may be the subject of an ordinance. The initiative, referendum, or recall processes will be used in a manner consistent with the rights protected by the state and federal constitutions and laws. Sec. 8.02 Petition Recall petitions shall be as provided by state law. An initiative or referendum shall be initiated by a petition signed by registered voters of the county equal in number to ten per cent of those who voted in the county for the office of President of the United States in the last general election. A. A petition may consist of one or more papers, but each paper circulated separately shall contain at its head or attached to it the statement required by this charter. B. Signers of the petition shall sign and prin t their name and provide the street address of their residence. C. Each separate page of the petition shall have appended thereto a c.ertificate, verified by oath that each signature was affixed by the person purporting to have signed the same in the presence of the person making the certificate. The person making the certificate shall be a resident of the county. D. Any person whose name appears on a petition may withdraw their name by a statement in writing filed with the county manager before the manager advises the county board as to the sufficiency of the petition. Any name appearing on any petition which does not comply with the foregoing requirements shall be stricken, and no names shall be counted which have not been verified. Sec. 8.03 Determination of Sufficiency A. Any petition seeking initiative, referendum, and recall hereunder shall be deemed received by the county board when it is filed with the county manager, for which filing there shall be no fee. Immediately upon receipt of the petition, the 16 county manager shall examine the petition as to its sufficiency and report to the county board within thirty days. Upon receiving the report, the county board shall determine by resolution the sufficiency of the petition. B. Sufficiency requires: 1- A qualifying statement, 2. Qualified signatures of registered voters, 3. Verification of signatures, and 4. The names of petitioners who have withdrawn or have not qualified and whose names are stricken and are not to be counted. Sec. 8.04 Disposition of Insufficient Petitions If the county board determines that the petition is insufficient or irregular, the county manager shall deli ver a copy of the petition to the person or persons therein named to receive it, together with a written statement of its defects. The persons circulating the petition shall be given thirty (30) days in which to file additional signature papers and to correct the petition in all other particulars. If, at the end of that period, the county board finds that the petition is still insufficient or irregular, the petition shall be filed in the office of the county manager and the persons circulating the petition shall be notified of the defec t. The final finding of insufficiency or irregularity shall not prej udi ce the filing of a new petition for the same purpose nor, in the case of an initiated or referred ordinance, shall it prevent the county board from referring the ordinance to the voters at the next regular or special election at its option. Sec. 8.05 Initiative Any ordinance may be proposed by a petition which shall state at the head of each page or attached thereto the exact text of the ordinance sought to be proposed. If the county board fails to enact the ordinance without change within sixty days after the filing of the petition with the county manager, it shall be placed on the ballot at the next general election occurring in the county. If no election is to occur within 120 days after the filing of the petition, the county board shall, within such 120 day period, call a special election on the ordinance. Ifa majority of those voting on the ordinance vote in its favor, it shall become effective immediately. Sec. 8.06 Referendum Any ordinance may be subj ec ted to referendum by a petition filed wi thin thi rty (30) days after its publication. The 17 --------- petition shall state, at the head of each page or in an at tached paper, a description of the ordinance involved. Any ordinance upon which a petition is filed, other than an emergency ordinance, shall be suspended in its operation as soon as the petition is found sufficient. If the ordinance is not thereafter entirely repealed, it shall be placed on the ballo t at the next election, or at a special election called for that purpose, as the county board shall determine. The ordinance shall not become operative until a majority of those voting on the ordinance vote in its favor. If a petition is filed against an emergency ordinance, the ordinance shall remain in effect, but shall be placed on the ballo t at the next election or a special election called for that purpose, and shall be repealed if a maj ority of those voting on the ordinance vote to repeal it. Sec. 8.07 Recall Recall procedures will be in accordance with state law which requires a showing of malfeasance or nonfeasance in office. Sec. 8.08 Repeal of Ordinances Submitted to Voters No ordinance adopted by the voters on initiative or ordinance approved by referendum shall be repealed within one year after its approval. Sec. 8.09 Limit on Frequency of Repetition No question may be put to the electorate by initiative, referendum, or recall more than once in any 12 month period. Subsequent submissions shall be placed on the ballot at a primary or general election. 18 ---- ----------- ----------- --- CHAPTER 9 TAXATION AND BONDING Sec. 9.01 Authority The county board shall have full authority over the financial affairs of the county except as limited by the State Constitution or this charter. This authority shall include the power by resolution to assess, levy, and collect taxes on all subjects or objects of taxation, and by ordinance to issue bonds, except as limited or prohibited by the State Constitution or this charter. Sec. 9.02 Taxing Authority The county board may levy annually on all taxable property in the county the following taxes: 1. A tax for general county purposes. 2. Taxes required for the payment of principal and interest on bonds, levy certificates, and other obligations of the county. 3. Other taxes authorized by law without regard to charter or statutory limitations. Sec. 9.03 Certification of Tax Levy After the adoption of the budgets as prescribed in this charter, the county board shall adopt a tax levy resolution showing the amount which must be provided by an ad valorem tax on all taxable real and personal property in the county. In addition to the amount required to be provided, the county board in the adoption of a tax levy resolution may include a reasonable allowance for uncollectibles. The tax levy resolution shall be certified in accordance with law. Sec. 9.04 Tax Anticipation Obligations The county board, by resolution, may issue and sell notes, warrants, certificates or other evidence of indebtedness of Ramsey County in anticipation of tax revenue from taxes levied but not collected. The total amount of the indebtedness outstanding at any time shall not exceed 80 percent of the taxes levied by the county for the year before the one in which the certificates are issued. The indebtedness shall mature not later than three months after the anticipated date of receipt in full of the taxes so anticipated. The indebtedness shall be negotiable and shall bear interest before and after maturity at such rate or rates as the county board shall determine and shall otherwise be issued in accordance with this charter. 19 Sec. 9.05 Bonding Ramsey County by ordinance and without an election may issue general or special bonds, notes, obligations, or evidence of indebtedness for any au thorized corporate purpose. Such indebtedness may otherwise be issued on such terms, and at such rate or rates as the county board shall determine consistent with Minnesota Statutes relating to public indebtedness. The proceeds of indebtedness shall be applied to the purpose for which the indebtedness is issued and may be applied to the payment of any necessary, desirable or incidental expenses related thereto. Notwithstanding any provision of this charter, the county may issue indebtedness for emergency borrowing as provided in Chapter 10. The certificates of indebtedness for emergency borrowing shall not be included in the net debt of the county. The aggregate principal amount of indebtedness of the county outstanding at any time shall not exceed the statutory limi tat ions on indebtedness under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, for which purpose there shall not be counted any indebtedness excepted from the calculation of net deb t by general or special law. 20 CHAPTER 10 BUDGET Sec. 10.01 Budget A. Each year the county board shall prepare a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall provide a complete financial plan of all county funds and activities for the ensuing fiscal year, and be in the form tha t the county board considers desirable. The budget shall include a clear general summary of its contents; show, in detail , all estimated income, indicating the proposed property tax levy, and all proposed expenditures, including debt service, for the ensuing fiscal year; and be arranged so as to show comparable figures for the last fiscal year expenditures, the current fiscal year approved budge t , and the proposed budget for the next fiscal. It is to indicate in separate sections: l. Proposed expenditures for current operations, including debt service, during the ensuing fiscal year, detailed by offices, departments and agencies in terms of their respective work programs. 2. Proposed capital expenditures during the ensuing fiscal year, detailed by offices, departments and agencies when practicable, and the proposed method of financing each such capital expenditure. B. The county board may create a tort liability fund by carrying forward an unexpended liability appropriation balance from one fiscal year to the next. C. The total of proposed expenditures shall not exceed the total of estimated income. D. The county board must make the. proposed budget available to the public and hold a public hearing prior to adopting the budget. E. The annual budget shall be adopted by resolution of the county board. Sec. 10.02 Budget Process A. Notice and Hearing The county board shall adopt its budget and tax levy after such notice and hearing as required by law. B. Appropriations and Tax Levy Adoption of the budget by the county board constitutes appropriations of the amounts specified therein as expenditures from the funds indicated and constitutes a levy of the tax therein proposed. 21 -~ --...----------- Sec. 10.03 Administration of Budget A. Ramsey County shall pay for obligations in accordance with appropria tions duly made and payment shall be made in accordance with methods and procedures that the county board establishes and approves. B. Appropriation and Certification of Unencumbered Funds 1. No payment shall be made or obligation incurred against an allotment or appropriation except in accordance with appropriations duly made and unless the county manager first certifies that there is a sufficient unencumbered balance in the allotment or appropriation and that sufficient funds therefrom are or will be available to cover the claim or meet the obligation when it becomes due and payable. 2. An authorization of payment or incurring of obligation in violation of the provisions of this article is void and a payment so made illegal. Sec. 10.04 Amendments After Adoption A. Supplemental Appropriations The county board may make a supplemental appropriation of funds to a county departmental budget during the courSe of a budget year. This appropriation shall authorize the use and expenditure of funds accruing to the county which were not deri ved from taxation by the county board and not anticipated in the budget as estimated receipts. B. Transfer of Appropriation The county board may, by resolution, transfer part of all of any unencumbered appropriation balance or unappropriated funds from one depar tmen t, office or fund to another department, office or fund. C. Emergency Appropriations Declaration of Emergency: the county board may pass an emergency ordinance which declares a public emergency to exist. A public emergency is a sudden or unforeseen circumstance in the county affecting life, health, property, public peace, or public welfare that requires immediate county board action. D. Emergency Revenues Once an emergency has been declared, the following sourCeS of revenue may be used to meet the emergency. 22 1. The Board may, by resolution, transfer part or all of any unencumbered appropriation balance or unappropriated from any departmen t, office, or fund to respond to the emergency. 2. The county board may, by a unanimous vote of those presen t , pass a resolution authorizing the issuance of emergency notes. These notes may be renewed from time to time but the emergency notes and renewals in a fiscal year shall be paid no later than the last day of the fiscal year following that in which the emergency appropriation was made. 3. The county board may, by a unanimous vote of those presen t, pass a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness without an election consistent with the legal au thori ty Ramsey County has been given to issue bonds and other evidences of indebtedness. These bonds or evidences of indebtedness shall become due and payable in not more than five years from the date of issue. 4. The county board may, by resolution and a unanimous vote of those present, borrow funds and pledge the credit of the county. The county may borrow either from the State of Minnesota, federal governmental sources, or from private sources. These borrowed funds may be renewed from time to time but the emergency borrowed funds and renewals in a fiscal year shall be paid no later than the last day of the fiscal year following that in which the emergency appropriation was made. Sec. 10.05 Capital Improvements Plan A. The county board shall prepare a five.year capital improvements plan to include: l. A clear, general summary of its contents; 2. A list of all capital improvements costing over a specified dollar amount designated by the county board which are proposed to be undertaken during the next five ensuing fiscal years with appropria te information to show the necessity for these improvements; 3. Cost estimates, method of financing, and recommended time schedules for each of these improvements; 4. The estimated cost of operating and maintaining the facili ties to be constructed or acquired; and 5. The estimated cost for debt service for capital 23 expenditures. These will be financed from current revenues in the ensuing fiscal year and shall be included in the budget as well as in the capital program. Appropriations for such expenditures shall be included in the budget. B. Hearings, Date for Adoption, Submission of Capital Budget 1. Annually, the county board shall cause to be prepared a recommended capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The proposed budget shall then become a public record. 2. The above information shall be revised and extended each year with regard to capital improvements still pending or in the process of construction or acquisition. C. Adoption of Capital Budget The capital budget shall be adopted by resolution of the county board. 24 -----------..-- CHAPTER 11 CHARTER PROVISIONS Sec. 11.01 Charter Provisions An annotated version of this charter, which notes any provisions superseded by law, shall be maintained by the Ramsey County Attorney. If any provision of this charter is held invalid, the other provisions of this charter shall not be affected thereby. If the application of the charter, or any of its provisions, to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the application of the charter and its provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Any citations to particular laws or statutes contained in this charter shall be deemed to include amendments to such laws or statutes which may be adopted subsequent to the effective date of this charter. Sec. 11.02 Amendment of the Charter A. Proposal of Amendments Home rule charter amendments may be proposed by a charter commission or by a sufficient petition of five percent of the number of voters registered as of the last previous state general election in the county. The county manager shall verify the sufficiency of the petition to the Ramsey County Charter Commission which shall declare the sufficiency of the petition. The county board may, by ordinance, propose charter amendments to the Ramsey County Charter Commission. IIi thin 60 days the commission shall review the proposed amendment and may extend the time for 90 days by filing with the coun ty manager the resolution determining that an additional time for review is needed. After reviewing the proposed amendment, the .charter commission shall approve or reject the proposed amendment or suggest a substitute amendment. The county board shall submit the amendment approved by the charter commission, either as originally proposed or the substituted amendment, to a vote of the electorate. B. Adoption of Amendments A proposed amendment shall be submitted to a vote in the county at the next general election. The amendment shall be adopted if it is passed by the same majority required for adoption of the charter. It will take effect in 30 days after the election has been certified or at such other time as is fixed in the amendment. 25 Upon recommendation of the charter commission, the county board may enact a charter amendment by ordinance by an affirmative vote of all its members after a public hearing upon two weeks publi shed notice containing the text of the proposed amend men t . An ordinance amending the charter shall not become effective un t il 90 days after passage and is subj ec t to referendum. C. Abandonment of Home Rule Charter A proposal to abandon the charter shall be presented, adopted, and become effective in the same manner as a charter amendmen t. The proposal shall include provisions for transition to a statutory county form of government. Sec. 11. 03 Charter Commission A seventeen member standing Ramsey County Charter Commission shall be appointed by the District Court. Of the seventeen members appointed, one from each commissioner district shall be appointed for a two year term, and one from each district for a four year term. Two of the at-large members shall be appointed for two-year terms and one for a four-year term. All subsequent terms shall be four year terms. No person shall be appointed to more than two successive terms as a commission member. The county board shall provide the necessary funds for the charter commission to operate. The county attorney shall be the attorney for the charter commission. The charter commission members shall periodically review the charter and propose any necessary amendments. The commission shall review any proposed amendments, declare the sufficiency of a petition, prepare a summary of any proposed amendmen t , recommend any revisions to proposed amendments, and submit proposed amendments to an election. 26 CHAPTER 12 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS Sec. 12.01 Effective Date This charter shall take effect two years after adoption of the charter form of government by the voters of Ramsey County. The effective date shall be November 6, 1992 if adopted at the November 6, 1990 election. Sec. 12.02 Continuity A. The taking effec t of this charter causes no break in the existence or legal status of the county. B. All rights, c.laims, causes of action, contrac.ts, and legal and administrative proceedings of the county that exist just before the charter takes effect continue unimpaired by the charter after it takes effect. C. All county ordinances, resolutions, orders, rules and regulations that are in force just before this charter takes effec t remain in force after that time, insofar as consistent with the charter, without change until amended or repealed. D. All elected officials of the county who are in office when this charter takes effec t shall continue in office for the term for which they were elected, consistent with provisions of this charter and state law. E. The status of county employees shall not be affected by the taking effect of this charter. Personnel matters relating to county employees shall continue to be governed by Minnesota Statutes Sections 383A.281 to 383A.301 and Sections 197.455 to 197.48 as amended. F. All appointed department heads who are incumbents as of the effective date of this charter may be removed by the county manager only with the approval of the county board. Sec. 12.03 Special Laws Superseded A. The following special laws have been superseded by charter provisions: Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.04, relating to tax anticipation warrants, is superseded in its entirety by Charter Sec tion 9.04. B. In Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.06, Subd. 2, the following language is superseded in its entirety by Charter Section 9.05: If the board of commissioners of Ramsey county decides to issue bonds for the relief of the poor, the board shall first 27 submit the question of the issuance of the bonds to a referendum of the voters of the county at a s pedal election called for that purpose, or at a general election. No bonds of this type may be issued unless a majority voting on the question at the election vote in favor thereof. C. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.06, Subd. 3, relating to the services of the S t. Paul Corporation Counsel, is superseded in its entirety as unnecessary and inapplicable. D. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.07, Subd. 6, relating to sale or disposal of surplus tracts of park property, is superseded in its entirety by Charter Section 2.02 K. E. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.07, Subd. 15, relating to a negative referendum for park resolutions is superseded in its entirety by Chapter 8 of the charter. F. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.07, Subd. 20 relating to fish hatcheries is superseded in its entirety as unnecessary and inapplicable. G. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.16, Subd. 4 (b) which places a $2,500 limi t on county road construction projects performed for a municipality is superseded in its entirety. H. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.16, Subd. 5 relating to Lexington Avenue is superseded in its entirety. I. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.20, Subd. 1 relating to internal county reorganization is superseded by Charter Section 2.02 B. J. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.20, Subd. 6, 7, 8 and 9, all relating to surety bonds, are superseded by Charter Section 4.01 E. K. Minn. S ta t. Sec. 383A.20, Subd. 10, relating to automobile allowances, is superseded to the extent it is inc.onsistent with Charter Section 2.01 D.4. L. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.20, Subd. 11 relating to office space is superseded in its entirety. M. Minn. S ta t. Sec. 383A.23, Subd. 1 relating to the composition of the county board is superseded by Charter Section 2.01 A. N. Minn. S ta t. Sec. 383A.24 which establishes the terms for county commissioners is superseded in its entirety by Charter Section 2.01 B. O. Minn. S ta t. Sec. 383A.25 relating to compensation for county commissioners is superseded in its entirety by Charter Section 2.01 D. P. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A. 32, Subd. 1 is superseded by Charter Section 4.02 A., in the event that Ramsey County chooses to have its own purchasing officer. 28 Q. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.32, Subd. 3 relating to performance bonds is superseded in its entirety by Charter Section 4.02 C. R. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.45, regarding the budget is superseded in its entirety by Charter Section 10.01. S. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.46, regarding the capital program, is superseded in its entirety by Charter Section 10.05. T. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.48, regarding appropriations and tax levy, is superseded in its entirety by Charter Section 10.02 B. U. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.49 regarding amendments after adoption is superseded in its entirety by charter section 10.04. V. Minn. Stat. Sec. 383A.50, Subds. 1 and 3 regarding administration of the budget are superseded in their entirety by Charter Section 10.03. 29