2007-06-19MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2007
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
special session (concurrently with the HRA) on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 6:30
p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers David Osmek, Mike
Specht, and John Beise.
Members absent: Greg Skinner
Others present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, Community Development
Director Sarah Smith, Tom Stokes, Ken Perbox, Terry Foster, Dan Radecki, Tom
Murray, Barbara Peterson, Paula Larson, Bill Netka, Dorothy Netka, Chuck
Alcon, Chris Kenelly.
1. Open meeting
Mayor Hanus called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Update from MHRD and Welsh Companies
Chris Kenelly of Welsh properties provided an update regarding the east end of
Auditor's Road (Harbor Lane) and indicated that developer
discussions/negotiations with proposed interested restaurant user have been
discontinued. Developer indicated that the demographics due to proximity of the
lake affect the numbers and/or counts as contained in their market study for the
project. MHRD and Welsh have commenced a new market study and are
working with the consultant to help them understand the unique dynamics of the
lake area. The developer also informed the Council that they are continuing to
pursue proposed anchor tenants for the Auditor's Road building and summarized
a list of potential restaurant clients that have been contacted or expressed
interest.
Kenelly also updated the Council on the proposed tenant for the commercial
building in the Lost Lake District and they believe that they have a proposed user
and are anticipating a possible letter of intent within approximately 45 days for a
cafe-type tenant. They are also hoping to include a complementary tenant in that
building as well.
3. Discussion on property acquisition as it relates to redevelopment
John Dean provided an overview of the memorandum prepared which outlines a
number of discussion points and considerations if the City opts to entertain early
acquisition of properties. Councilmembers discussed that there are a number of
properties, especially in the downtown area, that have been impacted due to the
amount of time that has lapsed since the project originated. Councilmembers
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discussed that any possible acquisition really needs to be done in a case-by-
case basis.
There were a number of property owners present that addressed the Council
regarding concern over their properties in the redevelopment areas.
4. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Mark Hanus
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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