2001-05-22MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 22, 2001
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at 5341
Maywood Road, in said City.
Councitmembers Present: Mayor Meisel, Councilmembers Bob Brown, Mark Hanus,
Kim Anderson and Peter Mayer.
Others Present: City Attorney, John Dean; City Manager, Kandis Hanson; Acting City
Clerk, Bonnie Ritter; City Engineer, John Cameron; City Planners Loren Gordon and
Bruce Chamberlain; Parks Director, Jim Fackler; Bob Lindahl; Mike Conlan of
Gramercy; Steve McDonald; Bill and Dorothy Netka, Ken Berres, Bob Polston, Lorrie
Ham, Jo Longpre, Bruce and Patti Dodds, Rhonda Eurich, Christine Valerius, Mike
Mueller, Phil Lansing, Paula Larson, Sally Custer, Sharon & Phil Baumel, Jackie and
Wayne Davis, Lisa martin, John Babler, Dale and Becky Simon, Karl Weisenbom,
Byron and ~a Petersen, Keith Brown, Rick and Susan Bloomquist, Jeff Hanratty,
Robert and Elsie Beadle, Peter Johnson, Michael Gardner, Susan Gardner, Carol
Lindgren.
Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent 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 the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in
t. OPEN MEETING AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meisei called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
2. APPRqiVE AGENDA
City Manager Kandis Hanson requested that item 5 be removed from the agenda at the
request of the applicant, and that item Sa, MetroPlains Cell Tower, be added.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown to approve the agenda as amended. All voted
in favor. Mo*~ carried.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Anderson to approve the consent agenda. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
.~ Approval of minutes: May 8, 2001.
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $159,914.48
C. Approve Licenses and Permits - contingent upon all required forms,
irmurance and fees, etc. being submitted.
(1) American Legion Memorial Day Parade
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(2) Fire
(3) City
(4)
Department City Employee Recognition Event
Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Beer
Temporary one-day Set-ups
Days Permits
Carnival, Craft Show & Concessions, Fireworks, Public
Gathering, Parade, Dance, 0n-Sale 3.2 Beer (for dance at
Pond Arena & music at Mound Bay Park), Set-ups, Live
Musical Concert.
Liquor License Renewals
Club 0n-Sale: VFW Post 5113 and American Legion
Sunday Sales: VFW Post 5113 and American Legion
0n-Sale Wine: Al & Alma's Supper Club and House of Moy
3.2 Beer 0n-Sale: Al & Alma's and House of Moy
0ff-Sale 3.2 Beer: By the Way Snack Shop, Mainstreet
Market, PDQ Food Store, and SuperAmerica
D. Planning Commission Recommendations:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-45: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A
SIDEYARD SETBACK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4711
CUMBERLAND ROAD, P & Z CASE #01-14.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-46: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A STREET
SETBACK VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4525
DENBIGH ROAD, P & Z CASE #01-15.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-47: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A
HARDCOVER VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4957 EDGEWATER DRIVE, P & Z CASE NO. 01-16.
Extention for reconsideration of wetlands conservation act no-loss request
by Timothy Becker, Lots 5-8, Block 4, Harrison Shores Development -
XXXX Three Points Boulevard - Extension being from May 22, 2001, to
August 24, 2001.
4. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
Residents from Langdon Lane addressed the Council regarding sewer back-up that
occurred on April 24. After discussion it was decided that after input is received from
the adjusters, the Council, Metro Waste Commission and residents sit down and resolve
this issue.
Sa. METROPLAINS CELL TOWER
Loren Gordon informed the Council that Qwest and MetroPlains have agreed on a
location for the cell tower. One of the issues with this location is the setback from the
property line of parcel 11, which would need to be addressed through the variance
process. MetroPlains has indicated that they will be submitting a variance application.
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6. 2001 BONDING PROJECTS
Jim Prossar of Ehters & Associates, reviewed the basic framework of the proposed
three bond issues. Meyer stated that he cannot support the liquor store bond sale
because of the Haddorf Field issue and because MetroPlains is tied in with the new
liquor store building. Anderson expressed similar feelings, but stated that she realizes
the importance of the liquor store revenues to the City.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-48:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,605,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
2001A
AN AMOUNT NOT OT EXCEED $780,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2001C
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown to adopt the following resolution. Ayes: Brown,
Hanus, Meisel and Anderson. Nayes: Meyer. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-49:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF AN
AMOUNT NOT OT EXCEED $1,155,000 LIQUOR STORE
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2001B
7. (~RAMERqY CORPORATION
Discussion on this item was held concurrent with the HRA meeting.
Mayor Meisel 'stepped down dudng this discussion due to the perceived conflict of
interest and Mark Hanus took over as Mayor.
Mike Conlan, President of Gramercy Corporation, reviewed initial concept plans for the
Lake Langdon site. He is preparing to get comments from the public, have an
informational meeting with plans to hand out, give a visual presentation, etc. he does
not want to ram through planning this project without getting the public's comments. He
is interested in what people think of the 'plan and wants to know what they want and like.
Mayor Meisel returned to preside over the balance of the meeting.
8. ANNUAl- FINANCIAL REPORT BY INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Finance Director Gino Businaro introduced Steve McDonald of Arbo; ,au-bo, Eick &
Meyers, LLP, who presented the auditor's report to the Council. This report .is available
at the public library for the public's review.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Anderson to accept the auditor's report and financial
audit as presented. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
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9. GUIDELINES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRIVATELY DEDICATED
COMMON~
John Dean presented recommendations for guidelines for facilitating dialogue between
property ow~3ers in subdivisions containing privately dedicated commons.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to accept these guidelines as preSented. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
10. AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR RIGHT OF WAY ACClUISITION
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CSAH 15 AND 110
Bob Lindahl, with Kennedy & Graven, reviewed the agreement for right of way
acquisition and the schedule of tasks to be completed.
MOTION'by Brown, seconded by Hanus to approve this agreement and submit it to the
County Board for their approval. All voted in favor. Motion carried..
11. ~IOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to adopt the following resolution.
favor. Motion carded.
All voted in
RESOLUTION NO. 01-50:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE JOINT AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT OF
JULY 1, 2001
12. TASK FORCE FOR ISLAND PARK FACILITY
Suggestions for a Task Force on the Island Park facility were discussed along with
whom should serve on this task force. An ad will be run 'in The Laker, asking for
interested parties for this Task Force, along with others coming from the designated
groups. It was decided that a representative from community facilities, as stated in the
guidelines, will not be included at this time. Consideration will be. given to this group
after results from the Laker ad are received.
13. PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
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Namin,q of Parks and Public Facilities and Providin.q Memorials to Parks
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Anderson to accept the guidelines for naming
of parks and public facilities and providing memorials to parks. ,All ayes.
Fi~hin,q Access in Desi,qnated Areas
Councilmember Hanus informed the Council that the Docks Commission
wishes to get the Council's input on the concept of having additional designated
fishing areas. Discussion followed regarding where these areas could be
located, the liability of designating areas, etc. Hanus suggested that this item
be referred to the Parks Commission for input as to where fishing areas could
be located, parking availability, accessibility, etc. Jim Fackler will get input from
the LMCD in reference to this subject.
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This item will be placed ~on the Dock Commission's agenda for their
consideration.
14. ~ET ~PECIAL MEETING WORKSHOP~
A. June. 13, 2001, at 6:30 P.m. is set for a special meeting with the Planning
Commission for discussion on the nuisance abatement ordinances.
B. ' June 25, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. is set for a special meeting to discuss the docks
program and fees.
15. EXE~I~ITlVE SESSION REGARDING POLST0N, ET AL, LAW SUIT
Upon returning from Executive Session, which ran concurrent with the HRA meeting,
City Attorney John Dean explained thatthe HRA and Council received report and
direction from Sue Sager, legal counsel with the League of Minnesota Cities, regarding
the subject litigation.
16. INFORMATIONIMI~CELLANEOUS
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G.
LMC Friday Fax
LMCDcommunication
FYI: Administrative approval for street dosing: Fire Dept. Fish Fry
AMM call for members to Policy Committee
Financial Reports: April 2001
AMM Bill Tracking Report; May 11, 2001
Westonka Healthy Community Collaborative Communication
H. AMM Fax news
I. Article: What Makes A Leade~
J. Westonka Schools correspondence
17. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 11:19 p.m.
Brown, Hanus, Meisel and Anderson. Nayes: Meyer. Motion carried.
Ayes:
Attest: Acting City Clerk
Mayor
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