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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-09 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 9, 2026 The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Centennial Building. Members present: Acting Mayor Kevin Castellano, Council Members Sherrie Pugh, Kathy McEnaney and Michelle Herrick. Members absent: Mayor Jason Holt Others present: City Manager Jesse Dickson, City Attorney Scott Landsman, City Engineer Matt Bauman, Steven Weiland, Matthew Meyer, Kristina Meyer, Helen Canning and Jenny Bodurka. 1. Call to Order City Manager Dickson took the roll of the Council present. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Adopt Agenda Dickson had an amendment to the agenda, consent Item 5i, a lawful gambling permit for the NW Tonka Lions at the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. MOTION by McEnaney, seconded by Pugh, to approve the amended agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried. 4. Public Comments Kristina Meyer 2676 Westedge Blvd. said she has concerns about the detour on Westedge Blvd. which has not been managed properly and is a safety concern for residents. Steve Weiland, Frankfort, South Dakota, said he went to school in Mound and is from the Class of 1976. Weiland said he has an idea for a Day of Recognition and Remembrance for the indigenous people who are buried in Mound. Weiland said he would like the event to happen around Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day on October 12th. Weiland said he would like to bring speakers and food trucks in to Mound to celebrate Mound and to bring in Native American culture and food. Pugh said the City is looking for an event for Lost Lake Commons Park and this may be an opportunity. Matthew Meyer, 2676 Westedge Blvd. said the City did drop the speed limit on Westedge Blvd. and would like the 20 MPH sign to be moved to a more prominent location. Meyer said traffic speed and semi -trucks are making Westedge unsafe for neighbors. Discussion ensued about signage, pedestrian use and the increased traffic on and damage to Westedge Blvd. 5. Consent Agenda a. Minutes of the May 26, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting, Kelly b. Approve Resolution 26-42 approving variance for property at 4936 Three Points Boulevard, Smith c. Approve Resolution 26-43 approving public gathering permit for 2026 Go Bananas Fun Run on Saturday, July 11, 2026 that includes use of Mound roads and Mound parking deck for event, Smith d. Approve Resolution No. 26-44 approving release of financial security for Artessa, Smith e. Approve Resolution No. 26-45 approving the cancellation of Special Assessments, Lenz f. Pay Request No. 2 in the amount of $79, 076.15 to American Liberty for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements — Well 9, PW-25-11, Bauman g. Pay Request No. 3 in the amount of $240,756.74 to Pember Companies for the Lost Lake Commons Improvements — Phase 2, PW-24-10, Bauman h. Pay Request No. 4 in the amount of $466,700.33 to Minger Construction for the Water Treatment Plant Infrastructure Improvements — Phase 2, PW-25-12, Bauman i. Approve Gambling Permit for the NW Tonka Lions at the Spirit of the Lakes Festival at Surfside Park on July 17 & July 18 MOTION by Herrick, seconded by McEnaney, to approve the amended consent agenda. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 6. Presentations a. Orono Police Department (OPD) with the May Activity Report, Spencer Spencer said there were 188 calls for service in May which is an increase from 154 calls in April. Spencer said there have been new officers starting and have been stopping vehicles along Westedge which is a priority of the OPD. Spencer said a speed cart is going to be put in tomorrow and will record the speed of vehicles and the amount of traffic on Westedge Blvd. Spencer said there have been vehicles going through road closure signs and being pulled over by the OPD. Spencer said the Mound Fire Fish Fry went well and added that new OPD Chief Stensrud has started. b. Tour de Tonka, Jenny Bodurka Jenny Bodurka said the date of the Tour de Tonka event is August V. Bodurka listed the following: • Sponsorships are very helpful to keep the Tour affordable • Last year's event was the 20th Anniversary • Riders from 22 States and 94% of riders are from 113 MN Cities in 2025 • Survey from last year; 99.4% of respondents said it was an organized and well -planned event • Four routes in 2026 will be 16, 24, 40 and 58-mile rides • Mound will host the 40 and 58-mile routes • Post ride family zone • Start and Finish will be at Minnetonka High School • Five Rest Stops with one at Bethel United Methodist Church • Over 400 volunteers are needed this year • Donations go to the ICA Food Shelf • Thank you to law enforcement and City partners 7. Public Hearings 8. Old Business 9. New Business a. Award Bid for the 2026 Sewer Televising to American Environmental for $41,623.75, Bauman Bauman said the City annually cleans a section of sewer pipes which the televising helps in this work. Bauman said he recommends awarding the bid to American Environmental. MOTION by McEnaney, seconded by Pugh, to approve the following Resolution. All voted in favor. Motion carried. Resolution No. 26-46: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2026 SEWER TELEVISING PROJECT (PW-26-04) b. Award Bid for the 2026 CIPP Lining — E3 to Visu-Sewer for $293,844.25, Bauman Bauman said this section of sewer lining is on Emerald Lane and around Avon Park where there has been some ongoing inflow and infiltration issues. Bauman said there were five bids received with Visu-Sewer's bid being 26% lower than competing bids. Bauman said he recommends awarding the bid to Visu-Sewer. MOTION by McEnaney, seconded by Herrick, to approve the following Resolution. All voted in favor. Motion carried. Resolution No. 26-47: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE 2026 CIPP — E3 AREA PROJECT CITY PROJECT PW-26-08 10. Announcements a. Comments/Reports from Council Members: Council Member Pugh — Pugh said the benches are in at Lost Lake Commons Park and are accessible and very attractive. Pugh said the Farmers Market staff reached out to her about the original design of the Park which allowed for expansion of the Farmer's Market. Dickson said City Public Works said the discussion was to not allow vehicles on the new pavilion and the new irrigation has just been installed. Bauman said the Park Improvements haven't been completed and need to be completed and the irrigation has already been damaged. Council Member Castellano — Said the tables at Lost Lake Park look great and was wondering about the other items on order. Council Member Herrick — Herrick mentioned the retirement party hosted at Lord Fletchers on June 12th. Dickson said there will also be an Open house for Greg Pederson retirement at the Fire Department on June 30th from 2-4:00 p.m. and final call out. Council Member McEnaney — McEnaney said the Planning Commission at its last meeting approved the Three Points Blvd. variance. Mayor Holt — Absent b. Comments/Reports from City Manager: Nothing to report c. Next City Council Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 11. Adjourn MOTION by McEnaney, seconded by Pugh, to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned. Ites . evin Kelly, Cl k Mayor Jason R. Holt