2012-02-28 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 28, 2012
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers Kell! Gillispie, Ray Salazar, Heidi
Gesch and David Osmek.
Others present: City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Acting City Manager Catherine Pausche, Public Works
Director Carlton Moore, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, Craig Vaugn, Amy Gurski, Russ Nettle,
Gina Nettle, Kevin Borg, Blaze Fugina,
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. Piedae of Aileaiance
3. Approve agenda
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to approve the agenda. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to approve the consent agenda as presented. Upon
roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes of February 14, 2012 regular meeting
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $216,223.36
C. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Community Mediation Services, Inc.
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
None were offered.
6. 2012 Street, Utility and Retaining Wail Proiect
Dan Faulkner of Bolton & Menk presented a report addressing three concerns that were raised
at the improvement hearing of November 8, 2011, as directed by the City Council: (1)
Watermain replacement on Cambridge Lane from Manchester to Brighton Blvd. Staff added a
needed watermain valve, and in doing so observed that the 50 -year old watermain is in
surprisingly good condition, and as a result recommend that it be kept in service and not
replaced as originally proposed in the Feasibility Report; (2) 90 feet of Cambridge Lane north of
Manchester. Staff completed additional evaluation of this section of roadway and recommends
that it be reconstructed as originally proposed; (3) Kildare Road, from Kerry Road west to end.
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After research it was determined that this road was constructed in approximately 1999, and staff
feels it is currently in acceptable condition, but cautions that waiting to complete improvements
in the future may be more costly when done without the benefit of being part of a large project.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gillispie to adopt the following resolution. The following voted
in favor: Gillispie, Salazar, Hanus and Osmek. The following voted against: Gesch. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -26: RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 11 -77,
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR 2012
STREET, UTILITY AND RETAINING WALL PROJECT
7. Three Rivers Park District Trail Crossing at CSAH 15
Craig Vaugn of SRF Consulting Group gave a presentation to the Council, outlining the
proposed project that will re -align the Three Rivers District Park Trail as it crosses CSAH 15.
This project will be a cooperative effort of Three Rivers, Hennepin County and the City of
Mound. The crossing as it is configured today, presents hazards and the re- alignment will
hopefully alleviate some of these hazards. The studies done revealed that the use of the trail is
about 400 /day during the week and 1100 /day during the week -ends. It was also noted that
about 5% of the users didn't stop before crossing CSAH 15. It was noted that the City's cost for
this project will not exceed $10,300, and that MSA funds will be available to use for this project.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Gesch to approve the Agreement for Cost Participation with
Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
8. Update on School District Happenings
Westonka Schools Superintendent Kevin Borg appeared before the Council with his annual
update on school district happenings. He highlighted academic achievement, the strong
financial foundation, and their school facilities. He also complimented the Police Chief, Public
Works, and City Staff for the level of service given the community and the schools.
9. Contract with Specialized Environmental Technologies (SET)
Catherine Pausche expressed concern over the contract with SET, for residential waste
disposal of grass clippings, milfoil, and leaves. She expressed that there needs to be better
accountability for the amount of usage that Mound residents are dumping. Hanus suggested no
less than a monthly report and Osmek stated to continue it this year, with usage documented.
Pausche will devise a logging and audit process for usage.
10. Review /discussion /action on amending 2011 Final Overall Budget
Pausche reviewed the requested amendments.
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MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to adopt the following resolution and to approve the
transfer of the $50,000 that was originally transferred from the General Fund to the Street Light
Replacement Project (MSA funds covered the Street Light expense), to the Public Works /Parks
Maintenance Facility Project to cover the streets /parks portion of the project expenses to date.
All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -27: RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2011 FINAL OVERALL BUDGET
11. Information /Miscellaneous
A. Comments /reports from Councilmembers /City Manager
B. Reports: WeCAB staff reports — 1/4/12 and 2/1/12
Finance Department - January 2012
C. Minutes: Planning Commission 1/3/12
D. Correspondence: Gillespie Gazette
Letter of 2/2/12 from Winsted Investments regarding Halstead
Mobile Home Park update
12. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
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Attest: Vicki Weber, Acting City Clerk
Mayor Mark Hanus