2012-11-13 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 13, 2012
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, November 13, 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, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, City Engineer Dan
Faulkner, Finance Director Catherine Pausche, Maurice Gunderson, Tim McMillen, Dwight
Walgamuth, Shawn & Erin Seiler, Dan Scherven, Brian Lieder, Valerie Maddock, Jamie
Cameron, Derrick & Melissa Hentz, Ben Page, Ann Brostom, Valerie Bren, Anna Streich, Rich
Hunt, Sue Lynott, Peggy Jones, Steve Solmonson, Caylor Zimmerman, Robert Meyer, Gina &
Mark Anderson, Dave Barrett, Gregg & Lori Maloney, Joleen Stadsklev, Mark Tighe Crea, Scott
Murphy, Collette Roberts, Sam Lungstrom, Allie Brady, Katie Kuhbander, Brad Zabilla, Blaze
Fugina, Juhl Stoesz, Tracy Hrezda, Jamie Fischer, Margo Hopkins, John McKinley, Deborah
Debellis, Ory Burma, T &B Dulebohn, Vicki Weber, Todd Schaliberg
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 7:10 p.m.
2. Pledae of Alieaiance
3. Approve agenda
Osmek requested the addition of Item 10A, Council resignation and discussion.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to approve the consent agenda. Upon roll call vote,
all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $352,903.21
B. Approve minutes of the October 23, 2012 regular and November 7, 2012 special meetings.
C. Approve Labor Agreement between the City of Mound and the Minnesota Teamsters Public
and Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local 320 (Public Works Union) for 2011 -2012
D. ORDINANCE 09 -2012 — ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 OF THE MOUND CITY
CODE AS IT RELATES TO WATERWAYS
E. Approve Pay Request No. 6 by GMH Asphalt Corporation, in the amount of $512,419.18, for
work on the 2012 Street, Utility, Lift Station and Retaining Wall Improvement Project (PW- 12 -01,
12 -03, 12 -04)
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
None were offered.
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6. Action on Resolution of Appreciation for the Mound Centennial Celebration
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried. Mayor Hanus read the resolution aloud.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -94: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THOSE
VOLUNTEERING IN THE MOUND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
7. Public Hearing —
City Engineer Dan Faulkner reviewed the proposed improvements, the proposed schedule, and
the engineer's estimate of the unit assessment.
Mayor Hanus opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Deborah Debellis, 4600 Aberdeen Road, asked about the assessment payment procedure and
the terms of the assessment. Mayor Hanus informed her of the process, and stated that the
2011 project was assessed over 15 years at 5% interest.
Gina Anderson, 2873 Essex Lane, stated they've been living in their house for 23 years and
continually dealing with horrible drainage problems. Faulkner stated he has met with the
Andersons and the engineers are aware of the problem and it will be part of the improvement.
Todd Schallberg, 4746 Richmond Road, stated he has talked to the City several times and is
dissatisfied with the butchering of trees along Bradford. He asked if the corner will be
straightened out and Carlton Moore stated that the street will not be realigned.
Tom Dulebohn, 4448 Radnor Road, stated there are three trees right against his curb and
asked if those would be torn out to make room for construction. If they are taken out, he asked
if he is responsible for the cost. He was told that the trees are saved if at all possible, and if they
do need to be removed the cost is added to the total project cost.
Joleen Stadsklev, 4731 Manchester Road, asked the Council to consider putting speed bumps
on Manchester Road because the rate of travel is 45 -50 mph. She also suggested a stop sign
at Stratford and Manchester. Osmek stated that he will have the Police look into it.
Sue Lynott, 4561 Manchester, feels that people won't stop at stop signs and also expressed
concern over the excess speed.
Scott Murphy, 4705 Bedford Rd, asked what they could expect as far as access to their homes.
Moore stated that there is typically access every morning and every evening for access.
Murphy also stated he has made some repairs to the retaining wall himself and feels it should
be evaluated. Moore will contact him.
Steve Solmonson, 4609 Bedford, asked why one street is not done, then move to another rather
than have the whole are dug up at once. He was informed that it's cheaper to do the whole
area.
Richard Hunt, 4638 Bedford, stated he has drainage problems. He's in the middle of the block,
and the lowest of the block, and gets water running down his driveway and out into his back
yard. Moore told him his problem would be addressed.
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Jamie Cameron, 3037 Drury, stated her biggest question was about quality and asked if the
cheapest bid is just accepted. She stated that a retaining wall was replaced before and was only
rebuilt to the height at which it had collapsed. When it was backfilled they did it all in rock so
nothing will grow. Faulkner explained that his firm is the engineer and inspector of the project
and it's their responsibility to see that the contractor is performing to standards.
Wayne Olson, 3006 Inverness, asked how corner lots were assessed and Moore explained the
policy on corner lots to him.
Tracy Lehtola, 4684 Bedford, asked what is involved when a fire hydrant is replaced and Moore
explained the process to her.
Vince Forystek, 3131 Inverness, presented a handout to the Council showing his concern about
drainage and water pressure buildup at the dead end of Paisley Road. He has numerous lots in
the area and expressed that it doesn't seem right to be assessed for a street that doesn't have
sanitary sewer or water running through it. Moore informed him that the assessment is not for
the utilities, only the street. He also stated that one of the lots is 6,000 sq. ft, which is less than
the 10,000 foot minimum for a buildable lot. Forystek stated he will meet with Moore and show
him what he is concerned with.
Derrick Hentz, 4655 Cumberland Rd, stated that a 4 -way stop sign at Cumberland and Stratford
would be a good idea. He then asked for clarification of what is meant by an assessment unit
and that was explained to him.
Dave Ostvig, 4718 Hampton, stated that the apron on his driveway is higher than most of the
garage, so he gets water running over the apron and down the driveway. Moore will take a look
at this issue. Ostvig also asked if the second phase is the overlay and was told that it was, and
the overlay will be applied in 2014.
Brian Lieder, 4711 Manchester, stated he plans on selling his house at the end of next year, and
asked when the assessment will be applied. He was informed of the process and that this is a
legal pending assessment after it is ordered this evening.
Anna Streich, 3120 Devon, asked about the water main as many in the neighborhood have bad
water pressure. Moore informed her of the watermain improvements and that is the best thing
that can be done to improve water pressure.
Brad Zabilla, 4441 Lamberton Rd, is on a double lot and was asked if he will get two
assessments. He was told that he will receive one because it's all one PID number. Zabilla also
stated that his driveway is in bad shape and he was told that he can work directly with the
contractor on that issue.
Valerie Maddock, 3212 Devon, asked how far back the curb work goes into the boulevard
because she was thinking about doing some landscaping there. Moore stated that he hesitates
to tell her to go ahead with landscaping and that it may be best to wait until after the
construction.
Richard Hunt, 4638 Bedford, asked how many assessments he has and was told he has one
Upon no further comment, Mayor Hanus closed the public hearing at 8:28 p.m.
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MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -95: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION
OF PLANS FOR 2013 STREET, UTILITY AND RETAINING WALL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT — SE ISLAND AREA
8. 2013 Budget- Related Topics
Catherine Pausche presented three items to the Council, with no action asked for at this time:
A. Discussion on proposed utility rates for 2013 — there is a $5.20 increase proposed, making
the monthly average based on water use of 15,000 gallons per quarter, to $73.62.
B. Discussion on proposed changes to Administrative Code — there were four areas targeted
for proposed change; employer contribution to Post Retirement Health Care Savings Plan,
payout of sick hours over a specified amount on an annual basis, severance pay on sick
accruals; and educational incentives.
C. Discussion on responses to the RFP for Prosecution Legal Services — with staff
recommending Kenneth Potts.
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The Council expressed concern over whose role it is to control invasive species. It is the feeling
that it should be a state -wide program, probably from the DNR, rather than spread over various
agencies. It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor respond to the MCWD
expressing their concerns.
10. Canvass Returns of November 6 2012 Election
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Salazar to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -96: RESOLUTION TO CANVASS RETURNS AND DECLARE THE
RESULTS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 6, 2012
10A. Council Resignation
Osmek read his letter of resignation from his seat on the Mound City Council due to his election
to the State Senate, effective at midnight on January 7, 2013.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Gesch to accept the resignation of Councilmember Osmek,
effective at midnight on January 7, 2013. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Gesch to declare a vacancy on the Mound City Council
effective January 7, 2013. The following voted in favor: Gillispie, Salazar, Hanus, and Gesch.
The following voted against: None. Osmek abstained from voting. Motion carried.
Hanus reviewed the three options available to fill the Council vacancy; hold a special election,
take applicants and Council name replacement until next regular election; or leave the position
vacant. He stated in the past applications were taken and the Council appointed a replacement.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Salazar to take applications for the vacant Council seat with
interviews and selection to be held at a future date. The following voted in favor: Gillispie,
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Salazar, Hanus, and Gesch. The following voted against: None. Osmek abstained from voting.
Motion carried.
11. Information /Miscellaneous
A. Comments /reports from Councitmembers /City Manager
B. Minutes: None
C. Reports: Finance Dept — Oct. 2012
Liquor Store — Oct 2012
D. Correspondence: None
12. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
Mayor Mark Hanus
Attest: Vicki Weber, Acting City Clerk