2010-06-22 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 22, 2010
The City Council for the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers David Osmek, Ray Salazar, and Heidi
Gesch
Members absent: Councilmember Greg Skinner
Others present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie
Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Finance Director Catherine Pausche,
Scott Qualle, Keith Brown, Greg Pederson, Steve McDonald, Paul Hatfield, Ed Molitor, Amanda
Schwarze
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 Hanus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
Hanson requested the addition of Item 4F, Amendment to temporary sign permit for 2010 Spirit
of the Lakes Festival, and noted a handout for a change to 4E.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Osmek to approve the consent agenda. Upon roll call vote,
all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes of June 8, 2010 regular meeting
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $315,343.76
C. RESOLUTION NO. 10 -43: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SETBACK VARIANCES FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2012 VILLA LANE (P&Z CASE 10 -06)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 10-44: RESOLUTION SUSPENDING CONTRACT WITH
LOCKGRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN (LGN) FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES
E. ORDINANCE NO. 04 -2010: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE MOUND
CITY CODE (NUISANCES) AS IT RELATES TO ABATEMENT
F. Approve amendment to temporary sign permit for 2010 Spirit of the Lakes Festival
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
None were offered.
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6. CenterPoint Enerav with check presentation to Mound Fire Department
Keith Brown of CenterPoint Energy presented Fire Chief Greg Pederson with a check for $1,900
for a grant received to purchase gas detectors and calibration monitoring equipment. Hanus
thanked him.
7. 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Management Letter
Steve McDonald of Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP, presented the 2009 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report and Management Letter to the Council. Osmek noted that the total fund
balance is within the State Auditor's recommended range, and that the 2009 budget started out
showing a deficit, but ended up with a positive balance.
8. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reportina
Hanson presented Finance Director Catherine Pausche with the Certificate for Excellence in
Financial Reporting as awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association.
9. Scott Qualle, Buildina Official of MnSpect
A. Quarterly report and topics of interest
Qualle updated the council on new legislation and the effect on building regulations and fees.
B. Update on Mound manufactured home park at 6639 Bartlett Blvd.
Qualle stated that MnSpect has concerns regarding the safety, habitability and lack of permits
for renovations at the manufactured home park that straddles the Mound /Minnetrista border, at
6639 Bartlett Blvd. He stated he received no response from a series of letters and that Mound
and Minnetrista have jointly met to develop a strategy that addresses concerns. No action is
required at this time and it is anticipated that MnSpect and staff will bring this matter to the
Council for formal discussion /action at its July 27 meeting.
Paul Hatfield, attorney for P &J Investments, current owners, explained that P &J is the entity that
provided financing for the prospective developer and got this property by default of the
developer. P &J is on the fence as to what to do with this property. There was discussion as to
the inspection reports and work that may have been done without permitting.
John Dean suggested that, with the discussion scheduled for July 27, between then and now
discussion take place with developer, MnSpect, and Minnetrista for determination of direction.
Hatfield stated that he wanted it noted for the record that the developer is not consenting to any
searches of the properties, and Dean stated that is duly noted. Hatfield also is requesting that
the stop work order be released, and Qualle noted that there is not a stop order issued for work
in Mound. There is a Minnetrista stop order for work without required permits. No action taken
by Council at this time.
10. John Dean with research on 4807 Longford road tax forfeiture
John Dean stated that he was asked to research the City's options for 4807 Longford Road.
The five -year period for the owner to redeem expires in May 2012. Statutes provide for a judicial
process that the City can use for abandoned properties to shorten this redemption period to five
weeks. Discussion followed with regard to the expense involved in using this process vs. letting
the tax forfeiture process play out and run its course.
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MOTION by Osmek to direct staff to proceed with steps as set out by Minnesota Statute
281.173, which provides the process that the City can use to shorten the redemption period to
five weeks. This motion died for lack of a second. No action taken on this item.
11. Information /Miscellaneous
A. Comments /reports from Councilmembers /City Manager
B. Reports: Finance Report —May 2010
C. Minutes: None
D. Correspondence: Met Council on 2009 population estimate
MCWD Press Release
12. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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Mayor Mark Hanus