2024-01-09 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 9, 2024
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Centennial Building.
Members present: Mayor Jason Holt, Council Members, Sherrie Pugh, Paula Larson, Kathy
McEnaney and Kevin Castellano.
Members absent: None
Others present: City Manager Jesse Dickson, Deputy City Manager Maggie Reisdorf, City
Attorney Scott Landsman, City Clerk Kevin Kelly, Community Development Director Sarah
Smith, Assistant City Engineer Matt Bauman, City Planning Consultant Rita Trapp, Cub Scout
Troop 285 members Jocelyn, Felicity, Veronica, Jack, Jennings, Jackson, McCarter and Andrew
Cottingham, Liz and Gerry Vandam and Joe Bohmert.
Consent agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in
nature by the Council. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a
Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event it will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
1. Open meeting
Mayor Holt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack 285.
3. Approve agenda
Reisdorf said she had two amendments to the consent agenda, Item 4c. A resolution which
appoints Paula Larson as Acting Mayor and Item 4d. A resolution which assigns City Council
Representatives to Commissions and Committees. Reisdorf said these are included in the
agenda as pages 87.1 and 87.2.
MOTION by Larson, seconded by Castellano, to approve the amended agenda. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Larson, seconded by Pugh, to approve the consent agenda. Upon roll call vote, all
voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $831,922.94.
B. Approve minutes: 12-12-23 Regular Meeting
C. RESOLUTION NO. 24-01: RESOLUTION APPOINTING ACTING MAYOR FOR 2024
D. RESOLUTION NO. 24-02: RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO COMMITTEES AND
COMMISSIONS FOR 2024
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E. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03: RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
MAGGIE REISDORF AS ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 2024
F. RESOLUTION NO. 24-04: RESOLUTION APPOINTING FIELD OFFICER ANDREW
DRILLING AS ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR FOR 2024
G. RESOLUTION NO. 24-05: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
BONDING AS PROVIDED UNDER MINNESOTA STATE STATUTE 412.111.78
H. RESOLUTION NO. 24-06: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES FOR 2024
I. RESOLUTION NO. 24-07: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LAKER AS THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
J. Approve request for commercial kennel license for Mound Emergency Management
Division, waiving the fee
K. RESOLUTION NO. 24-08: RESOLUTION MAKING SELECTION NOT TO WAIVE THE
STATUATORYTORT LIMITS FOR LIABILITYINSURANCE PURPOSES
L. RESOLUTION NO. 24-09: RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CONTINUATION OF
CDBG FUNDING OF WESTANKA COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (WECAN)
M. RESOLUTION NO. 24-10: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR CDBG
FUNDING OF SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
N. Approve Hennepin County Assessor Open Book Meeting for April 24, 2024 from
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm located in the Centennial Building Council Chambers
O. Approve Public Works Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2024-2026
P. Approve Temporary Liquor License for OLL February 4, 2024 Keg and Cork Event
Q. Approve Public Works Pay Items
1) in the amount of $44,651.44 to Pipe Services, 1 It pay request for 2023 Sewer
Televising Project PW 23-04
R. Approve Special Meetings:
January 16, 2024 - Council 2024 Management Plan Workshop
February 20, 2024 — Concurrent City Council and Planning Commission
Special Meeting Workshop, 7:00 p.m.
April 16, 2024 — Council Workshop, Department Annual Reports/Fin Plan
October 15, 2024 — Council Workshop Budget/Levy/Rate Schedule Review
Cancel December 24 Meeting
S. Reschedule Meetings due to 2024 electoral conflicts
Reschedule Tuesday February 27, 2024 meeting to Wednesday, February 28
Reschedule Tuesday August 13, 2024 meeting to Wednesday, August 14
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Mayor Holt introduced new City Manager Jesse Dickson.
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
Liz Vandam, 5816 Grandview Blvd, said she would like to discuss the public dock on Dutch
Lake which is proposed for Grandview Middle School. Vandam said she is concerned about the
parking area at the lake entrance. Vandam said she is concerned about security at the school
and the additional traffic it will bring to the parking area. Vandam said there was not a
community conversation with residents regarding the dock and how local residents' lives will be
impacted. Vandam said why would the City think it is okay for a fishing dock to be put in at
Dutch Lake. Vandam said Dutch Lake residents asked that a dock on Dutch Lake be taken out
of the 2040 City Comprehensive Plan.
Vandam said the dock will increase the use of fireworks, increase pet waste and garbage in the
area. Vandam said she questions the approval process as the neighborhood wasn't given the
chance to comment on the dock. McEnaney said she is surprised the City didn't contact the
nearby residents regarding the dock.
Vandam said she bought the property next to the boat launch in 2010 and moved in during
2012. Vandam said she has seen interesting activity in the area over the years including a
homeless person.
Joe Bohmert, 5842 Grandview Blvd, said he had taught in the school district and is in favor of
the expanded Middle School curriculum which includes the fishing dock. Bohmert said he has
been a Mound resident for 15 years, and while he is in favor of the expanded curriculum, is
concerned about the process of the dock approval. Bohmert said he is concerned about
problems which exist currently at the boat launch.
McEnaney asked if the dock was recently delivered. Bohmert said the dock was delivered
about two weeks ago. Holt said the dock will be placed 75 feet inside the border of the school
property.
Jerry Vandam, 5816 Grandview Blvd., said he was surprised by the truck dropping off the dock
material. Vandam said the lake is used all day until late at night by fishermen. Vandam said
people launch fireworks at night from the area. Vandam said the school dock is going to be
used from sunrise until who knows when. Vandam said this will increase more people and more
noise and more problems. Vandam said he is concerned about security when the school isn't
using the dock.
6. Orono Police Department with the December 2023 Activity Report
Orono Police Sergeant Hennessey presented the December 2023 Activity Report. Hennessy said the
Orono Police Department (OPD) is currently investigating a simple assault and robbery case.
Hennessey said parking enforcement activities have included the tagging of 4 to 5 cars recently as
opposed to 30 or 40 cars a night last year.
Holt asked if the OPD No Parking on the street enforcement is on -going. Hennessey said OPD
Community Service Officer's look into those types of violations with a warning and citation.
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7. Approve resolution approving the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the 2040
Comprehensive Plan to clarify future mixed use land use planning and putting the 2023
Comprehensive Plan Amendment into effect
(Planning Case No. 23-10)
Rita Trapp said the staff request is to approve the revised 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
end the City moratorium on multi -family projects. Trapp said in July, an adjacent governmental review
was conducted by neighboring jurisdictions. Trapp said the Metropolitan Council had minor changes to
the Comprehensive Plan. Trapp said the change includes more accurate population numbers and
updated tables in the Comprehensive Plan for forecasts to include the actual 2020 population counts.
Trapp said the Met Council regional affordable housing allocation had been set at 69 units and has now
been adjusted to 37 units for 2021-2030. Trapp said these numbers will be revisited when the
Comprehensive Plan is updated again in the future. Trapp said there was a mistake in the
Comprehensive Plan tables which didn't list the low density numbers in the City.
Trapp said the City is fully developed and there will only be in -fill redevelopment and no significant
multi -family projects. Trapp said this reflects the existing multi -family and the new Comprehensive Plan
encourages townhouse and rowhouse type of development.
Trapp added another change to the Comprehensive Plan which is only one mixed -use category will be
used for the entire City and other changes which were descriptive in nature. Trapp said there has been
Met Council approval and staff will prepare the final Comprehensive Plan which will be put into effect.
MOTION by McEnaney, seconded by Castellano, to approve the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-11: APPROVING THE 2023 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO
THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CLARIFY FUTURE MIXED USE LAND USE PLANNING
AND PUTTING THE 2023 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT INTO EFFECT
8. Approve resolution rescinding an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium within the
City on land use and subdivision applications for the construction and development of multi-
family housing
Trapp said this is the accompanying resolution to the Comprehensive Plan amendment which will
rescind the ordinance on the moratorium on land use applications for multi -family housing. Landsman
said this resolution will be effective starting January 10th.
MOTION by Castellano, seconded by McEnaney, to approve the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-12: APPROVING THE 2023 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO
THE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CLARIFY FUTURE MIXED USE LAND USE PLANNING
AND PUTTING THE 2023 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT INTO EFFECT
9. City Newsletter — Name Change Consideration
Reisdorf said the City newsletter name change is under consideration and the current communication
objectives are for community engagement, accurate, transparent and relevant information to encourage
awareness and community participation. Reisdorf listed the current communication tools the City is
using which include the City website, social media through Facebook, the City newsletter, the Laker
newspaper, public meetings, direct mail and email.
Mound City Council Minutes — January 9, 2024
Reisdorf said the Communications Committee is looking to change the name of the City Contact
newsletter. Reisdorf said there are a final six proposed new titles which were provided by the Mayor
and Council. Reisdorf said the recommended titles were chosen from the list of recommendations from
the City Council. Reisdorf said staff will work with the Communications Committee to work on a new
newsletter logo.
Holt said the Council provided the proposed names and said the Council can give their voice to their
top choices for the name change. Castellano said he favors the Mound Compass and Mound
Messenger titles. McEnaney said Mound Compass, Mound Messenger and Mound Navigator are her
favorites. Larson said she liked Mound Navigator but believes the Lake Minnetonka Association calls
their newsletter the Navigator.
The Council agreed to remove the Sailor and Navigator from the list of title choices.
Pugh said she likes the Mound Compass title and Larson said she likes Mound Compass also. Larson
added that the newsletter should be eliminated and the City should move information and
communication to the website and other areas.
The Council agreed on the new name for the newsletter to be the Mound Compass.
MOTION by McEnaney, seconded by Castellano, to approve the City Newsletter Name to Mound
Compass. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
10. Comments/Reports from Council Members:
Council Member Pugh — Pugh said the Gillespie Board has changed staffing of the Center and the
Board is interested in requesting more funds from the City. McEnaney said the Gillespie Center will
host a Pancake Breakfast on January 21 st to raise funds for the Gillespie Center and the Island Park
Village Hall renovation. Pugh said State Senator Kelly Morrison is looking into areas to provide funding
for the water treatment plant.
Council Member Larson — Larson said she attended the Police Commission Meeting which discussed
the budget. Larson added the OPD is in good shape.
Council Member McEnaney — McEnaney said the Polar Plunge event is scheduled for January 27th at
Surfside Park. McEnaney said the event benefits the Special Olympics Minnesota organization.
McEnaney said MLK Day is January 15th and City offices will be closed.
Council Member Castellano - Nothing
Mayor Holt — Holt said he met with Congressman Dean Phillips Chief of Staff regarding water treatment
funding and was informed the Congressman's office is still working on the issue. Holt added he
attended the 100-year housing ceremony for the new fire truck. Holt said he also attended the Eric
Hoversten luncheon and farewell event on January 41h. Holt encouraged the shop local campaign
material be disseminated.
11. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from staff/City Manager: Dickson said he appreciates the light
agenda for his first meeting. Castellano said he would like to see the monthly City Manager
reports continue.
B. Reports: Harbor Wine and Spirits — December — 2023
Finance — November 2023
Fire — November 2023
Mound City Council Minutes — January 9, 2024
C. Minutes: November 21, 2023 — Planning Commission
December 5, 2023 — Planning Commission
D. Correspondence: MN House Resolution Recognizing Mound Fire 100-Yr. Ann.
LMCD Winter Safety Brochure
12. Adjourn
MOTION by Castellano, seconded by Pugh, to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
Mayor Jason R. Holt
Attest:evin Kelly, Clerk