2007-01-23MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2007
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Thursday, January 23, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in the council
chambers of city hall.
Members Present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers David Osmek, Mike
Specht, John Beise and Greg Skinner.
Others Present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, City
Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public
Works Director Carlton Moore, Dave and Cathy Olson, Chuck Henke, Doug
Johnson, Patti Nolan.
Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consenf Agenda are considered to
be routine in nature by the Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There
will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen
so requests, in which event fhe item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and considered in normal sequence.
1. Call meeting to order
Mayor Hanus called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to approve the agenda. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
Hanus requested the removal of item 4E for discussion.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to approve the consent agenda with the
exception of item 4E. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes of January 9, 2007 regular meeting
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $406,420.74
C. Approve Payment Requests
1. Payment Requests No. 4 and 5 from Magney Construction in the
amount of $270,958.67 for Well #3 Pumphouse Project
2. Payment to American Engineering Testing in the amount of
$911.20 for testing services for the 2006 Street Project
D. Approve appointment to the Planning Commission of Eva Stevens and
Suzanne Claywell for three-year terms (expiring 12/31/09)
E. (removed)
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F. RESOLUTION NO. 07-16: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PUBLIC
LANDS PERMIT FOR PELICAN POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
G. RESOLUTION NO. 07-17: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PUBLIC
LANDS PERMIT FOR FRANK AHRENS, 4673 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
H. Approve application for exempt permit for raffle for West Hennepin
Pheasants Forever Banquet -March 1, 2007
I. Approve application to conduct excluded bingo, submitted by the Mound
Fire Department Auxiliary for 3/29 07 and 11/8/07
5E. Approve contract with Veolia Environmental Services for recycling
Hanus questioned if all of the terms of this contract were fixed for the five years,
including fees. Hanson stated that it is her understanding that the fee is fixed for
the five years, along with all other terms of the contract.
Osmek is concerned about the size of the 65 gallon container. It could pose a
challenge for interior storage, handling, and he is concerned over extending to an
every-other week pick-up.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Specht to approve the contract with Veolia
Environmental Services for recycling services, contingent upon all terms being
fixed for the length of the five-year contract. The following voted in favor? Specht,
Beise, Skinner and Hanus. The following voted against: Osmek. Motion carried.
6. Comments and supaestions from citizens present on any item not on
the agenda.
Dave and Cathy Olson, 3146 Highland Blvd., appeared before the Council with
regard to the recently passed ordinance that designated areas for snowmobile
use through commons and parks. They are displeased with the trail that is
designated through Highland Park, because it runs just a few feet from their
bedroom window allowing snowmobiles to keep them awake during the extended
hours of operation at night.
After discussion, the Olson's were directed to write a letter to the Parks
Superintendent, requesting to be on the Parks, Open Space and Docks
Commission agenda. The Commission will consider the options and make
recommendation to the City Council for action. It was suggested that this letter
include the perceived problem, and what an ideal solution to that problem would
be. The Olsons agreed to take these steps.
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7. Public hearings
A. Planning Commission Case No. 06-42 -Manchester Road Vacation Request
Sarah Smith reviewed the vacation application from Charles Henke to vacate a
roadway easement previously dedicated in favor of the City in 1979 as the
easement is intended for storm sewer purposes and is not being used as a road.
She stated that staff considers this request to be a "housekeeping" in nature.
Mayor Hanus opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m., and upon hearing no
comment, closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adopt the following resolution. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-18: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION
OF ROADWAY EASEMENT -PLANNING CASE NO. 06-46.
B. Planning Commission Case No. 06-50 - Reauest to vacate unimproved
portions of Belmont Lane
Sarah Smith reviewed the vacation application from the City of Mound to vacate
a portion(s) of unimproved Belmont Lane in the Transit District as the subject
area(s) is not being used as a road. She stated that the property transfer
agreement between the City and Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority calls
for this vacation, so it is considered a housekeeping item by staff.
Mayor Hanus opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m., and upon hearing no
comment, closed the hearing at 8:02 p.m.
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-19: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION
OF UNIMPROVED PORTION(S) OF BELMONT LANE. PLANNING CASE NO.
06-50.
8. Proposed Public Works Facility Project
A. Receive Evergreen Land Services reports
Patti Nolan of Evergreen Land Services reviewed the Potential Public Works
Facility Sites Report and the Existing Public Works Facility Sites Market Analysis
Report.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to receive the two above referenced
reports from Evergreen Land Services. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
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B. Authorize Request for Proposals for retention of architect
Carlton Moore explained that the next step in the process is to develop a concept
and design plan. To do this he is requesting that the Council authorize going out
for Requests for Proposals for an architect. Osmek stated he is willing to take
this next step if it is understood that the architect will present multiple options, not
just the "one-campus big box" option. Moore stated that they will be asking for
three different concepts, not just one.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to authorize staff to proceed with
Requests for Proposals for an architect for the proposed Public Works Facility
Project. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
C. Authorize contacting property owner of preferred site
Moore is requesting that the Council authorize Evergreen Land Services to
contact the property owner of a preferred site, to get their interest level.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Osmek to authorize Evergreen Land Services to
contact the property owner of a preferred site for the proposed Public Works
Facility. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
9. Miscellaneous/Correspondence
A. Comments/reports from Councilmembers
B. Reports: none
C. Correspondence: none
10. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
Mayor Mark Hanus
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