2002-09-05MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2002
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in special
session on Thursday, September 5, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City
Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel, Councilmembers David Osmek and Mark Hanus.
Members Absent: Councilmembers Bob Brown and Peter Meyer.
Others Present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Fire Chief Greg
Pederson, Jeff Andersen, Miles Britz, Nancy Schultz, Finance Director Gino Businaro.
1. OPEN MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Mayor Meisel.
2. WORKSHOP ON PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY ISSUES
Chief Pederson presented the bids that were opened on September 4. Due to poor soils,
bids were approximately $250,000 over the estimated amount. Discussion took place with
regards to the feasibility of delaying the project start date, which would save the typical
Fall/Winter construction costs. Some of the bid overage could be made up by doing a
comprehensive bid package, along with not having to do the extensive soil work that would
be necessary for a Fall/Winter project.
Discussion took place regarding the proposed lease for temporary housing for the fire
department. Pederson informed the Council that John Dean will move forward to get First
Right of Refusal on the lease.
The Public Safety Facility Groundbreaking scheduled for September 17th is hereby
cancelled.
3. REVIEW AND DISCUSS CORRESPONDENCE WITH CONTRACT CITIES
Discussion took place regarding the contracts with the neighboring cities that Mound Fire
Department services. It was noted that a RFP was received from Orono for fire coverage.
It was the consensus of the Council to try to set up a meeting with Orono to discuss fire
coverage, on October 3, 2002. Hanson will determine if this date is agreeable to the City
of Orono.
4. ADJOURN
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
~,t~st: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
Mayor Pat Meisel L