City Council

Blaine City Hall City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE Blaine MN 55449 Anoka County, Minnesota Minutes City Council Public comment options prior to the meeting must be received by noon on Monday June 15. Email comments to: PublicComment@BlaineMN.gov or phone 763-717-2782. Zoom is for members of the public who want to comment during the meeting on an agenda item. Join Zoom Webinar at https://blainemn.zoom.us/j/93136264336 Ways to watch if not commenting on an agenda item: BlaineMN.gov/Video or North Metro TV on Comcast, Apple TV, or Roku Questions? Email - Communications@BlaineMN.gov Monday, May 18, 2020 7:30 PM Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city meetings will now be held as virtual meetings until further notice 1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Ryan followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the Roll Call. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this meeting was held virtually. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Quorum Present. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Michelle Wolfe; Community Development Director Erik Thorvig; City Planner Lori Johnson; Public Works Director Jon Haukaas; Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Brian Podany; Finance Director Joe Huss; Public Services Manager/Assistant City Manager Bob Therres; City Attorney Patrick Sweeney; Communications Technician Roark Haver; City Engineer Dan Schluender; and City Clerk Catherine Sorensen. Present: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember Robertson and Councilmember Paul 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.-1 RECENTLY HELD MEETINGS City of Blaine Page 1 City Council Minutes May 18, 2020 Attachments: 04-20-20 Workshop Minutes 04-20-20 Council Minutes 05-04-20 Workshop Minutes 05-04-20 Council Minutes Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, that the Minutes of Workshop Meeting of April 20, 2020, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 20, 2020 be approved, the Minutes of Workshop Meeting of May 4, 2020, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 2020 be approved. A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember Robertson and Councilmember Paul 5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS 5.-1 PROCLAMATION FOR TOM SCOTT, ENGINEERING PROJECT COORDINATOR Attachments: Proclamation Mayor Ryan read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing Engineering Project Coordinator Tom Scott for his years of dedicated service to the City of Blaine. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Ryan thanked Mr. Scott for his 31 years of service to the community and wished Mr. Scott a long and healthy retirement. Project Coordinator Scott stated this job has been an honor and a blessing. He indicated it has been an honor to serve the City Council and the residents of Blaine. Councilmember Garvais thanked Mr. Scott for all of his contributions to the City, especially to the Emergency Preparedness Team. Informational: no action required 6. COMMUNICATIONS Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Podany discussed the legal issues regarding the Stay at Home order, commenting on the constitutionality of the Governor’s executive orders. He reported the City of Blaine has not had arrests or citations for violations of the executive orders. He stated Blaine Police Officers have been taking an educational approach with respect to the Stay at Home order. Mayor Ryan stated he was very proud of the residents and businesses in the City of Blaine. City of Blaine Page 2 City Council Minutes May 18, 2020 Councilmember Hovland thanked Police Chief Podany for the report. City Engineer Schluender provided the Council with an update on the Lever Street project. He noted the contractor was working on the final cleanup list. He noted the boulevards have been re-inspected and noted vegetation has not sprouted. He explained the City has informed the contractor that they would need to reestablish turf on the boulevards. It was staffs hope that these final items would be addressed in the next few weeks. Councilmember Paul asked if the concerned citizen with the broken fence and other issues had been addressed by the contractor. Mr. Schluender reported the contractor was working this this property owner to address his concerns. Councilmember Garvais stated Memorial Day services would not be held this year across the State. He noted a 30 minute virtual showing would be held of Always Remember: A Tribute to Minnesota Veterans We Have Lost on Monday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. Further discussion ensued regarding the monuments that would be installed this summer at Veterans Park. 7. OPEN FORUM Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:52 p.m. There being no input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:52 p.m. 8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The agenda was adopted as presented. 9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, that the following be approved: A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember Robertson and Councilmember Paul 9.-1 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID City of Blaine Page 3 City Council Minutes May 18, 2020 Attachments: April 2020 Payroll Checks and Wire Transfers 05/01/2020 Bills Paid 05/01/2020 Bills Paid-Subset 05/8/2020 Bills Paid 5/8/2020 Bills Paid-Subset Approved 9.-2 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE ACCESS CONTROL UPGRADE PROJECT FOR ELECTRICAL WORK AT UTILITY SITES Attachments: Access Control System Upgrade CO1 Approved 9.-3 APPROVAL OF 2020-2021 VENDING TRUCK LICENSE Approved 10. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS PUBLISHED FOR A CERTAIN TIME None. 11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS 11.-1 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 4.01 ACRES INTO 14 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS HARPERS HAVEN, LOCATED AT 12750 HARPERS STREET NE. WATERS EDGE INVESTMENTS (CASE FILE NO. 19-0049/SLK) Attachments: Attachments City of Blaine Page 4 City Council Minutes May 18, 2020 City Planner Johnson stated the final plat proposal consists of subdividing approximately 4 acres into a subdivision with a total of 14 dwelling units. This application proposes single-family homes. Park Dedication will be required as part of the platting. The proposed plat is located along the 128th Avenue alignment, west of Harpers Street NE. Outlot A on the proposed plat will be used for drainage, ponding, and a trail access from Guadalcanal Street to 128th Avenue. Moved by Councilmember Garvais, seconded by Councilmember Hovland, that Resolution No. 20-72, “Granting Final Plat Approval to Subdivide 4.01 Acres into 14 Single Family Lots to be known as Harpers Haven located at 12750 Harpers Street NE,” be approved. A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember Robertson and Councilmember Paul 12. ADMINISTRATION None. 13. OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Paul stated he has received calls from residents regarding how each different food shelf in the community works with regards to hours, pickups and appointments. Mayor Ryan commented he was really proud of the great work the local food shelves were doing in the community to help people in this time of need. Councilmember Jeppson stated there was a real need in the community and reported non-profits have been stretched very thin. She thanked the community for their continued generosity. 14. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Jeppson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember Robertson and Councilmember Paul City of Blaine Page 5