Maple Grove City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes Call to Order Pursuant to call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Maple Grove City Council was held at 7:30 p.m. on February 17, 2015 at the Maple Grove Government Center/Public Safety Facility, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Members present were Mayor Mark Steffenson and Councilmembers Karen Jaeger, Phil Leith, and Erik Johnson. Absent was LeAnn Sargent. Present also were Dick Edwards, Community Development Director; and George Hoff, City Attorney. Mayor Steffenson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led the City in the Pledge of Allegiance. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda Mayor Steffenson asked if there were any additions and/or deletions to the Consent Agenda: Item Amended to the Agenda Item Amended to the Consent Agenda Item Added to the Agenda Item Removed from the Consent Agenda for Discussion Consent Items The following Consent Items were presented for Council s approval: MINUTES A. Special Meeting January 20, 2015 B. Regular Meeting February 2, 2015 SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES C. 40th Annual Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Conference
Page 2 Motion to approve the attendance of Officers Angela Sellman, Kal Nordby and Eric Gunderson to the 40th Annual Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Conference. Also to attend are Police Explorers Tyler Sinclair, Dmitry Ivanov, Troy Hoffarth, Gavin Trouse, Austin Boler, Jacob Pawlowski, Harli McGovern, Arianna Desmuke, Ashley Jordet, Nate Chesemore, Tyler Petit, and Jake Jensen. The conference will be held in Rochester, Minnesota, from April 16 to April 19, 2015, at a cost of $930.00. D. Less-Lethal/FSDD/Chemical Agent Instructor Certification Motion to approve Officer Kal Nordby to attend a course titled Less-Lethal / Flash/Sound Diversionary Device and Chemical Agents Instructor Certification on August 30 September 4, 2015, in Salt Lake City, Utah. This course is 5 working days. The cost of this course includes: $500 for tuition, airfare (approx. $826), meal per diem allowance for 5 days ($250), and lodging (approx. $655); for a total of approximately $2,231.00. This course is not being offered locally, or in surrounding states. E. MTOA Annual Tactical Training Conference Motion to approve eleven members of our Emergency Response Unit to attend the Minnesota Tactical Officers Association Annual Training Conference September 20-23, 2015, at Camp Ripley National Guard Base for a total of four workdays at a total cost of $2,200.00, which includes conference fees, food, and lodging. This conference is not mandatory training. Attending are Sergeants Pete Keller and Travis Pobuda, Detective Jon Proulx, and Officers Kal Nordby, Matt Brost, Jeff Albers, Jon Bueckers, Matt Olson, Jesse Mathwig and Keith Stuart, in addition to one officer to be selected to fill a vacant position. PERSONNEL ITEMS F. Police Officer Appointment Motion to approve the hiring of Tyler Mollen to the position of Police Officer (2015 Contract Wage Schedule; Starting salary step, $51,698.40 annually), effective on February 18, 2015, subject to a 12-month probationary period. All required screenings and background checks have been successfully completed.
Page 3 G. Appointment of Paid-on-Call Fire Captain Motion to appoint Lucas Weigelt to the position of paid-on-call Fire Captain, effective on February 18, 2015, subject to a twelve month probationary period. H. Recruitment Approval for the New Part-time Rental Housing Inspector Position Motion to authorize the recruitment for the new part-time Rental Housing Inspector position in the Community Development Department. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS I. Youngstedts Car Wash PUD Development Stage Plan - Resolution No. 15-013 Motion to adopt Resolution 15-013 approving the PUD Development Stage Plan of Youngstedt s Car Wash, subject to the following: 1. The Preliminary Plat shall be amended to incorporate the balance of the City-owned property as an outlot. 2. The Landscape Plan shall be amended to show no more than 20% of any one species of overstory tree. 3. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the City any remaining applicable comments contained in memorandum from the Deputy Fire Marshal, Superintendent of Parks and Planning and Assistant City Engineer, dated January 7, 9 and 12, 2015 respectfully. The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent Board Action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. ENGINEERING ITEMS J. Four Seasons at Rush Creek 6th Addition Developer s Agreement Motion to approve the Developer s Agreement for Four Seasons at Rush Creek 6th Addition.
Page 4 K. 2015 Gravel Mining Permits Motion to approve annual Mining Permit for 2015 for Tiller Corporation. Motion to approve annual Asphalt Plant Permit for 2015 for Tiller Corporation. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS L. Set Public Hearing to Consider On Sale Wine and 3.2% Liquor License for Blindside 75 Minnesota LLC dba Pieology Pizzeria Motion to set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015 to review the On Sale Wine and 3.2% Liquor License request for Blindside 75 Minnesota LLC dba Pieology Pizzeria, 7860 Main St. North, Maple Grove, Minnesota subject to compliance with liquor licensing requirements in Chapter 4, Article I of the City Code, with said license to expire June 30, 2015. M. Maple Grove City Code Section 6-8 Regarding Notice and Disposition of Impounded Animals - Ordinance No. 15-04 Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 15-04 amending City Code Section 6-8 regarding Notice and Disposition of Impound Animals. Motion to adopt Summary Ordinance No. 15-04 to reduce publication costs. N. Maple Grove Days Event Maple Grove Community Organization Motion to approve a Special Event Permit Application for the Maple Grove Community Organization related to events held during the 2015 Maple Grove Days Celebration, July 9-12, 2015. Motion to waive any fees associated with the following permits and applications Special Event Application, Noise and Fire Permits and Electrical Inspection Fees. CLAIMS
Page 5 O. Motion to approve the claims as listed: City: $3,071,476.04 Purchasing Card: $61,819.53 Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by Councilmember Leith, to approve the Consent Items as presented. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were four ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Consideration of Items Pulled from the Agenda. Special Business Open Forum Lions Donation Introduction of Recently Appointed Captain Adam Lindquist There were no open forum issues brought before the Council at this meeting. The Council accepted a donation with appreciation from the Maple Grove Lions. Councilmember Leith thanked the Lion s for their continued generosity and noted half of the funds would be used to purchase bicycles for the Police Department. Police Chief Werner introduced Captain Adam Lindquist to the City Council and reviewed his work history with the department. It was noted Captain Lindquist s promotion was approved on February 2, 2015. Captain Lindquist addressed the Council. He stated it was an honor and privilege to serve this community. He thanked the members of the department present for their show of support. Mayor Steffenson thanked Captain Lindquist for his years of hard work and dedication to the City of Maple Grove. Report On Upcoming Community Development Community Development Director Edwards stated the Skye at Arbor Lakes Phase II would begin construction this spring and would have 208 units. In addition, Red Rock Phase II would have 47,000 square feet of office/warehouse space.
Page 6 Items Report on Upcoming Engineering Items Al Madsen, City Administrator Items Added to the Agenda There was nothing to report. There was nothing to report. Councilmember Jaeger discussed the Police Reserve Banquet she attended last week. She thanked the volunteers for their service to the community. Mayor Steffenson reported that on Saturday, February 21 st the City would be observing the 40 th Anniversary of the Fire Department. He looked forward to attending this event. Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Jaeger, seconded by Councilmember Leith, to adjourn to the regular City Council meeting on March 2, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were four ayes and no nays. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. by Mayor Steffenson. Respectfully submitted, Dick Edwards Community Development Director