2001-02-27MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 27, 2001
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Meisel, Councilmembers Bob Brown, Klm
Anderson, and Peter Meyer.
Councilmembers Absent: Mark Hanus
Others Present: City Manager, Kandis Hanson; Acting City Clerk, Bonnie Ritter;
City Attomey, John Dean; Finance Director, Gino Businaro; City Building Official,
Jon Sutherland; and the following interested citizens: Leah VVeycker, Andrea
Ahrens, Lorrie Ham, Carol Shukle and Troup 1513, Marilyn Hostetler, Gene
Hostetler, Derek Hostetler, Bruno Mendes, Edith Travers, Dylan Wilbur, Sandy
Rauschenderfer, Sue Hostetler, Jason Swensen.
*Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to
be routine by the Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizens so
requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered in normal sequence.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., and the pledge of
allegiance was recited. She welcomed Girl Scout Troup 1513. They are in
attendance to observe City Government, because they are earning their Jr.
Citizens Badges.
2. APPROVE AGENDA
City Manager Hanson submitted changes to the agenda as follows:
Consent item F2, changing hearing date from March 27 to April 10; item I, the
amount of funding for WECAN is $15,000 (Mayor Meisel followed by requesting
that this item be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion); Add item J
(resolution for sign for Upper Tonka Little League) and add item K (resolution
designating Bonnie Ritter as Acting City Clerk). Item 9.5 is to be added to the
regular agenda. This is approval of the storm water facility maintenance
agreement.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Meyer to approve the agenda as amended
above. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Meyer requested that item A be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.
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He requested it be noted in the January 9, 2001, minutes that he asked
Councilmember Hanus if he wanted to trade Commission appointments, and
Hanus declined. He also questioned the times noted on the February 13, 2001,
minutes, in regards to the Mayor's leaving the meeting and adjournment time.
Both of these issues will be corrected in the minutes.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Meyer to approve the agenda and consent
agenda as amended above. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. City Council Minutes of January 9, 2001, and February 13, 2001.
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $214,520.10.
C. Approve quasi-public sign permit for Westonka Public Schools.
D. Approve application for Public Performance Events and Public
Gathering Permit for Bass Tournament at Mound Bay Park July 13-14.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 01-21:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF 2001 GRANT
APPLICATION FOR RECYCLING AND
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT
F. Westedge Boulevard Improvement Project:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 01-22:
RESOLUTION ORDERING
PREPARATION OF REPORT ON THE
IMPROVEMENT OF WESTEDGE
BOULEVARD, FROM HENNEPIN
COUNTY ROAD 15 SOUTH TO
WOODEDGE ROAD
2. RESOLUTION NO., 01-23:
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT
AND CALLING HEARING ON THE
IMPROVEMENT OF WESTEDGE
BOULEVARD FROM HENENPIN
COUNTY ROAD 15 TO WOODEDGE
ROAD
G. Approve February 2001 Licenses: The following licenses are up for
renewal. The license period is March 1, 2001, through February 28,
2002. Approval is contingent upon all required forms, insurance, fees,
etc. being submitted. Garbage Haulers: Waste Management
Blackowiak & Son
Randy's Sanitation
BFI of North America
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H. RESOLUTION NO. 01-24:
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A
VARIANCE RECOGNIZING AN EXl3TING
SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR PURPOSES
OF CONSTRUCTING AN ADDITION ON
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4446
DENBIGH ROAD, PID #19-117-23-24-
0001. P & Z CASE #01-07.
CBDG Funding for WECAN
Mayor Meisel expressed her wish to see the budget for these funds.
Edith Travers of WECAN will provide the budget for further
consideration.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Anderson to continue this item until
further budget information is received. All ayes.
J. Quisi-public sign permit for Upper Tonka Little League
K. RESOLUTION NO. 01-25: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BONNIE
RITTER AS ACTING CITY CLERK
4. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS
Andrea Ahrens came forward and stated that if she were still on the Council she
would have pulled item D on the consent agenda - approval for the Bass
Tournament. She stated no other city in the area will allow these toumaments,
and that's the reason they come to Mound. The park is taken away from the rest
of the public for this event, and there isn't even a fee charged. She was
informed that the Bass Tournament has donated $200 for the parks and the
stipulation is included that they are responsible for all clean-up and restoration of
the park to its original condition, and a January 24th resolution adopted a fee of
$150 for park use of similar type.
5. SKATE PARK PROJECT
Derek Hostetler and Dylan Wilbur represented the youth from the task force
working on location for a skate park. They reviewed the pros and cons of
different locations with the Council. Jason Swensen, Mound Police Officer and
member of the task force, also reviewed some options with the Council. It was
the consensus of the Council that City staff work on possible locations with the
task force. Meyer stated that he has been attending task force meetings and
Brown indicated that he would be willing to get involved also.
6. WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT NO-LOSS REQUEST (BECKER)
City Attorney Dean reviewed the last action of the Council, being the suggestion
that the Becker reps and City reps get together to see if a compromise could be
reached. Since that meeting, extensive discussions along those lines have
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resulted. There is a strong potential that a resolution can be reached, but there
is nothing in writing for consideration tonight. Dean continued by stating that the
joint recommendation is that the matter be continued to 90 days (May 22nd
Council meeting),and between now and then all unresolved issues will be
resolved. He added that the Beckers provided another waiver of the 60-day rule,
and that the City can automatically extend 60 days without further notice, and
after that date can extend with mutual consent, to any date in the future.
7. ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEWER CHARGES
Finance Director Businaro reviewed the proposed change, stating that now rates
are based on winter usage and the change would allow rates to be based on
actual usage. It was stated that the City Manager have the authority to look at
some special situations and make determination as to what is cost effective and
a mutually acceptable option.
MOTION by Meyer, seconded by Brown to adopt the following ordinance. All
ayes,
ORDINANCE NO. 02-2001:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 540 OF
THE MOUND CITY CODE RELATING TO SEWER
AND WATER RATES, CHARGES AND FEES.
8. RESTRICTION ON USE AND SALE OF NON-PHOSPHOROUS LAWN
FERTILIZERS
City Manager Hanson informed the council that within 1-3 years the City will be
asked to adopt an ordinance as to the sale and use of phosphorous lawn
fertilizers with the City, as prompted by the Watershed District. Mayor Meisel
and Councilmember Brown feel that the community, as well as the businesses
selling fertilizers, need to be educated before action is taken. Councilmembers
Meyer and Anderson, however, stated opinions that the Council should go ahead
and act on this now.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Meisel, to table this matter until more
information can be obtained, such as the affect on business people, etc., and this
information can then be presented at the next Council meeting. Meyer stated
that the facts are in front of them, and wants to move forward now. He feels the
Council is micro-managing when they should be visioning. He added that
neighboring cities, as Shorewood and Excelsior have already passed this
resolution. Anderson added that she would agree to wait for two weeks, but not
a full year. Those voting in favor: Brown, Meisel, Anderson. Those voting
against: Meyer. Motion carried.
9. RECOMMENDATION BY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR APPOINTMENT
TO FILL VACANCY
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MOTION by Brown, seconded by Meyer to appoint Jerry Clapsaddle as Planning
Commieeioner, through December, 2003, as recommendation by the Mound
Advisory Planning Commission. All ayes.
9.5 STORMWATER FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
City manager Hanson informed the Council that this agreement is required by the
Watershed District, and required by Rottlund Homes for their development.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Meyer to approve the Stormwater Facility
Maintenance Agreement as presented. All ayes.
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS LMC Friday Fax
Westonka Schools communication
LMCD communication
AMM Bill Tracking Report Index
AMM Fax News
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District correspondence
Letter: Reliant Energy
Letter: Metropolitan Council
EDC meeting minutes; February 15, 2001
Park & Open Space Commission meting minutes: Feb. 8, 2001
Planning Commission meeting minutes: Feb. 12, 2001
Financial reports: Dec, 2000.
Councilmember Meyer asked why information that was noted in the Parks
Commission minutes, to be passed along to Council, was not on the agenda.
was determined to be a lack of communication and City Manager Hanson will
look into this.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Meyer to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. All ayes.
Attest: Acting City Clerk
Mayor Pat Meisel