2010-11-23 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
The City Council for the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers David Osmek, Ray Salazar, and Heidi
Gesch
Others present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, Community
Development Director Sarah Smith, Connor Peterson, Patrick Regan, Tom Venema
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 7:11 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch to approve the agenda. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Consent agenda
Salazar requested the removal of Item 4G for discussion.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Salazar to approve the consent agenda as amended. Upon
roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes of the November 9, 2010 regular meeting
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $648,225.44.
C. Approve Pay Request #2 from Wilkus Architects, Inc. in the amount of $27,972.75 for the
Pump House Remodeling Project
D. Approve Pay Request No. 10 and Final from GMH Asphalt Corp in the amount of
$120,764.47 for the 2009 Street, Utility and Lift Station Improvement Projects (PW 09 -01,
09 -02, 09 -04, and 09 -06)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 10 -81: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR A GRANT FROM THE MUNICIPAL
INFILTRATION /INFLOW GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF MOUND'S 2011 SEWER
LINING PROJECT
F. RESOLUTION NO. 10 -82: RESOLUTION REQUESTING VARIANCES FROM
MINIMUM STATE AID STANDARDS, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF STATE AID FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION, FOR
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF STATE AID ROUTE 145 - 112 -010, 020, 030; RIDGEWOOD
ROAD, IDLEWOOD ROAD, HIGHLAND BOULEVARD
G. (removed)
H. Approve appointment of Kelli Gillispie to the Planning Commission as a citizen member,
with term to expire December 31, 2011.
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I. Approve temporary sign permit (after the fact) for 2010 annual Mound Tree Lighting Event
November 19, 2010
J. RESOLUTION NO. 10 -83: RESOLUTION ADOPTING MOUND HOUSING ACTION
PLAN
K. RESOULTION NO. 10 -84: RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO
RECYCLING GRANT AGREEMENT
4G. Approve Resolution in Support of New State Legislation Providing for Changes in
Distribution in Fine Revenue for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Citations
Salazar questioned who will be enforcing the state laws and paying for enforcement for the
invasive species. Osmek informed him that the LMCD and DNR enforce it and also the
Minnetonka Power Squadron volunteers in this effort.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 10 -86: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NEW STATE LEGISLATION
PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN DISTRIBUTION OF FINE REVENUE FOR AQUATIC
INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) CITATIONS
5. Public Hearings
A Proposed Amendment to Chapter 129 (Zoning Ordinance) as it relates to recreational
vehicles and exterior storage
Sarah Smith reviewed the proposed amendments related to exterior storage which include
revising the definition of "recreational vehicle" to indicate that a recreational vehicle stored on a
trailer shall count as one (1) unit and also reducing the maximum number of allowed storage
units from seven to five. Also proposed is the removal of section 129.314(b)(5) related to
approval of a conditional use permit for problematic exterior storage conditions. Both of these
proposed amendments were approved by the Planning Commission. Osmek questioned if
consideration was given to changing the 1,500 square feet number, or a variance if it were on
hardcover. Osmek feels that it should read 2,000 sq. ft. Smith suggested that this be carried
over to the next meeting to check and see if the Planning Commission did consider this and see
what effect this would have on a 6,000 or 10,000 sq. ft. lot.
Mayor Hanus opened the public hearing and upon receiving no comment closed the public
hearing.
Discussion followed regarding issues needing clarification, including the square footage issue,
the terms exterior storage, transient storage, setbacks of driveways, primary autos being
recreational, and accessory storage use on lots.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to table this item for staff to address the numerous
issues that were discussed for clarification, and bring back to the Council for consideration. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
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B. Proposed Amendment to Chapter 129 (Zoning Ordinance) as it Relates to Definitions —
"Lot line, front"
Sarah Smith stated that the definition of front lot line has been called into question because in
recent cases the application of the code resulted in a designation that did not seem practical
given the existing building configuration on the lot. The proposed amendment as recommended
would designate the Community Development Director to designate the front lot line for a corner
lot if needed. The definition would still first look at designating the lot line with the shortest width
on a public street as the front, however, the addition of a provision would allow the Community
Development Director to vary that designation to another street if appropriate. This proposed
amendment is supported by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Hanus opened the public hearing and upon receiving no comment, closed the public
hearing.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to pass the following ordinance. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 10 -2010: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 129 OF THE MOUND
CITY CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) AS IT RELATES TO DEFINITIONS
6. Tom Venema, Engineer with American Engineering Testing, Inc. discussing water
infiltration at Harbor Wine & Spirits. and next steps
Kandis Hanson gave background information on the infiltration of water into the basement of the
liquor store.
Tom Venema reviewed the areas of immediate concern and what needs to be done to solve the
water infiltration problem. John Dean asked what dollar amounts are being looked at for the
ground water issue and Venema gave a $10- 20,000 range, with a weeks' work and four or five
floor drains and pumps being used. Hanus suggested that an ad -hoc committee be set up to
monitor this situation, and that he, Dave Osmek, Kandis Hanson, the architect, and engineer
serve on this committee. The committee will report back to the Council on progress of the
project.
7. Harold Pellett of the Gillespie Center
Mr. Pellett was not present so no action on this item.
8. Presentation by Mound Westonka Entrepreneurship Class — DECA Project on
Financial Literacy
Connor Peterson and Patrick Regan reviewed their DECA Financial Literacy project and what
activities they have been involved with in the community. Mayor Hanus read a resolution
declaring December as Financial Awareness Month in the City of Mound
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 10 -85: RESOLUTION DECLARING DECEMBER AS FINANCIAL
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MOUND
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9. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the a g enda.
None were offered.
10. Information /Miscellaneous
A. Comments /reports from Councilmembers /City Manager
B. Reports: Financial report —October 2010
C. Minutes: None
D. Correspondence: Press release on cities pursuing grant to study area fire services
11. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to adjourn at 8:23 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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Mayor Mark Hanus