2012-03-27 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 27, 2012
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers Kelli Gillispie, Ray Salazar, Heidi
Gesch and David Osmek.
Others present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Community
Development Director Sarah Smith, Jane Kempf, Kevin Wells, Brian Plant, Donna Smith, Jane
Carlsen, Vern Brandenberg, Barb Irvine, Leah Weycker, Tom Rockvam, Mary McKenzie, Carol
& Brad Olson, Kristin & John Beise, Blaze Fugina, Kathy Reihsen, Carol Rice, Carol Schukle,
Deb, Matt, Macie and Bruce Miller, Jacquie Robbins, Jeannie Brustad, Collette Roberts.
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
Osmek noted the replacement pages as submitted as hand -outs.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to approve the agenda. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Consent agenda
Gillispie requested the removal of Item 4A, as she wishes to abstain from the vote for that item.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to approve the consent agenda as amended. Upon
roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. (removed)
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $460,372.56
C. Approve Pay Request No. 8 from Kuechle Underground, Inc. in the amount of $13,868.64
for work completed on the 2010 Lift Station Improvement Project, No. PW -01 -02
D. ORDINANCE NO. 02 -2012: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 121 OF THE
MOUND CITY CODE AS IT RELATES TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
E. RESOLUTION NO. 12 -33: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR DISPOSAL
BETWEEN SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC AND THE CITY OF
MOUND
F. Approve temporary sign permit for 2012 Blast Block Party at Our Lady of the Lake Church
4A. Approve minutes
Motion by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2012 regular
meeting. The following voted in favor: Salazar, Hanus, Gesch and Osmek. The following voted
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against: None. Gillispie abstained from voting because she was absent from that meeting
Motion carried.
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
Kevin Wells, representing the American Legion, presented the City with 52 American Flags that
will replace worn flags that are used on City light poles during various holidays. He also asked
the public to bring worn flags to the American Legion for proper disposal. The Mayor thanked
Wells, and Osmek also commended him for his part in the Veterans Memorial in town.
6. Update from WeCAB representatives
Mike Skinner and Pam Myers updated the Council on the progress and success of the WeCAB
program that was started two years ago. Myers thanked City Manager Hanson, and others for
serving on the steering committee that developed this successful program.
7. Mound 100 -Year Anniversary Kick -off
A. Mayor Hanus welcomed all present and outlined events of the upcoming celebration
B. City Manager Hanson introduced guests present, including the Spirit of the Lakes Festival
Committee, as well as the Centennial Book Committee.
C. Mayor Hanus introduced artist of the commemorative piece for the Centennial, Bruce Miller
D. Bruce Miller unveiled his painting and explained the significance of various symbolism
contained in the painting.
E. There was a video played that shows Miller at work in his studio as the commemorative
painting progressed.
F. Mayor Hanus read the official resolution that recognizes Bruce Miller for his artistic
contribution
G. Committee Co -chair John Beise unveiled the Mound Centennial Commemorative Book
Mayor Hanus announced that the Council will consider the last piece of business on the agenda
before adjourning to the social function and book sales.
8. Public Lands Permit for 4559 Island View Drive
Salazar stepped down from his seat on the Council for discussion /action on this item.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to adopt the following resolution. The following voted
in favor: Gillispie, Hanus, Gesch and Osmek. The following voted against: None. Salazar
abstained from voting because he is the applicant for this permit. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -34: RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR
PROPERTY AT 4559 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TREE TRIMMING
Osmek stated that in the future public lands permit applications should go to the Parks
Commission first for their review before coming to the Council for approval.
9. Information /Miscellaneous
A. Comments /reports from Councilmembers /City Manager
B. Reports: Gillespie Gazette
Update on Schafer Richardson regarding Commerce Place Shopping
Center
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C. Minutes: Parks and Open Space Commission — 1/12112
Planning Commission — 2/21/12
Docks & Commons Commission — 3/15/12
D. Correspondence: Letters from Metropolitan Council dated 2/27/12 and 3/14/12 re: Mound
Comprehensive Plan Amendment request for proposed
Walgreens Redevelopment Project
10. Adiourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
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Attest: Vicki Weber, Acting City Cierk
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Mayor Mark Hanus