2013-04-09 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 9, 2013
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Council members Mark Wegscheid, Heidi Gesch, Kelli
Gillispie and Ray Salazar
Members absent: None.
Others present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, Fin Dir /Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Pausche, City
Attorney Melissa Manderschied, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Orono Police Chief
Correy Farniok, Hennepin County Commissioner Jan Callison, Blaze Fugina, Liz Vandum,
Susan Johnson, Michael Piepkorn, Karly Curtis, Carolyn Brooks, Mick Murphy, Joe Marston,
Joe Bohmert, Darren Kahmeyer, Joel Dahl
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 7:06 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
Hanson requested Agenda Item 8 be amended to replace Carlton Moore, Public Works Dir, with
Correy Farniok, Orono Police Chief, and that item 4J be moved to Item 8a for discussion. Heidi
Gesch requested item 4B be pulled from the consent and Kelli Gillispie requested item 41 be
pulled from the consent.
MOTION by Gesch, seconded by Salazar to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent aqenda
Heidi Gesch requested the removal of Item 413 as she wishes to abstain from the vote for that
item. Kelli Gillispie requested the removal of Item 41 for discussion.
MOTION by Gesch, seconded by Gillispie to approve the consent agenda as amended. Upon
role call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $ 162,496.64
B. (Removed)
C. Approve permits for Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church - `The Blast," May 18, 2013,
with fees paid:
1. Public Dance /Live Music Permit
2, Temporary On -Sale Liquor Permit
3. Exempt Permit for Raffle
4. Temporary Sign Permit Application
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D. Approve Public Gathering Permit for Minnesota Pro Team, LLC, Big Bass Bonanza
Tournament Weigh -In at Mound Bay Park on Sat, June 16, 2013, with fees paid.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 04 -2013: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE
MOUND CITY CODE AS IT RELATES TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
F. RESOLUTION NO. 13- 37: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF AN
ORDINANCE BY TITLE AND SUMMARY, AS IT RELATES TO ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES
G. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -38: RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPANSION PERMIT FOR
1571 FINCH LANE PLANNING CASE NO. 13 -13
H. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -39: RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCE FOR 1571 FINCH
LANE PLANNING CASE NO. 13 -03
(Removed)
J. (Removed)
K. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -40: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE 2013
CIPP LINING PROJECT (PW- 13 -06)
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gillispie, to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2013
regular meeting. The following voted in favor: Hanus, Salazar, Gillispie. The following voted
against: none. Gesch and Wegscheid abstained as they were absent from that meeting.
Motion carried.
41. Approve Seasonal Request for 2013 Mound Farmers' Market and More in downtown
Mound
Gillispie asked Mound Farmers Market and More (MFMM) Karly Curtis if the City has been
helpful, for which Curtis replied "yes." Gillispie encouraged the MFMM organizers to work with
other organizations and groups in a professional and responsive manner. Curtis stated Mary
Perbix is the secretary and should be the first point of contact for other groups wishing to
participate. Mayor Hanus complemented the MFMM stating that it is a wonderful community
event and seems to get better every year.
MOTION by Gillispie, seconded by Salazar, to approve the seasonal use and activites of the
2013 MFMM in downtown Mound. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on anV item not on the
agenda. None were offered.
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6, Jan Callison, Hennepin County Commissioner
Jan Callison, Hennepin County Commissioner, stated she represents District 6 which
covers approximately' /2 of Mound (Precincts 2 and 4) and all of Orono and Spring Park.
Jeff Johnson represents District 7 which covers the other Ya of Mound (Precincts 1 and
3). Callison is in her second term as commissioner and formerly was on the
Minnetonka City Council for 12 years and served as Mayor for part of that time.
Callison presented an overview of the County budget and levy. Callison confirmed
grant money for playground equipment was available through the Youth Sports
Program. Hanson asked about the status of decentralizing the Human Services
function and Callison confirmed Rex Holzemer is in charge of Human Services and she
would ask him to follow -up with the City about their ideas.
7.
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A. MOTION by Salazar, second by Gesch to adopt the following resolution. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -41: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL ON THE SALE
OF $6,270,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION UTILITY AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
SERIES 2013A, PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCEAND PLEDGING FOR THE
SECURITY THEREOF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND NET REVENUES AND
LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF
B. MOTION by Salazar, second by Gesch to adopt the following resolution. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -42: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL ON THE SALE
OF $2,495,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013B,
PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE AND PLEDGING FOR THE SECURITY
THEREOF TAX INCREMENTS AND NET REVENUES AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A PLEGE AGREEMENT
Chief Farniok stated the City of Mound received a Change of Service Petition requesting stop
signs be placed at the intersections of Grandview Boulevard and Hillcrest and Grandview
Boulevard and Sunset Road, and that the speed limit be posted along with caution and school
signs. Farniok stated a review by Public Works and Public Safety staff confirmed Grandview
Boulevard is being used during rush hours as a pass- through but that a speed study a few years
ago showed the vast majority drive within the speed limit (30mph). Farniok recommends
installation of stop signs at the intersection of Grandview Boulevard and Hillcrest Road and the
intersection at Grandview Boulevard and Bellaire Lane, along with the addition of warning signs
that would accompany the stop signs at these intersections to serve as education. Farniok also
recommends a cautionary sign at the curve near the boat landing and a 15 mph speed sign
under it.
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Discussion followed and the Mayor asked what the petition requested and invited members of
the audience to speak on the issue.
Liz Vandam, 5816 Grandview Boulevard, thanked the Council and Staff for the quick response
and noted a concern with the number of commercial vehicles as it relates to the safety of
walkers in the area.
Joe Marston, 5856 Grandview Boulevard, expressed concern with the traffic by the boat ramp
and the fact it was a very narrow street with no street lights. The Mayor stated there is a
process for neighborhoods to petition the City for a street light.
Joe Bohmert, 5842 Grandview Boulevard, stated that because parking is allowed on one side of
the street, it further narrows the street. He stated he has witnessed near misses with the
commercial traffic and is trying to be proactive. The Mayor thanked him and encouraged him to
come back if the stop signs don't solve the problem.
Mick Murphy, 5964 Sunset Road, said he likes to utilize public transportation but is often afraid
he will be hit on the road walking to the bus stop. The Mayor said the street is part of the 2015
Street Improvement Project and that a sidewalk could possibly be added and that the
neighborhood should begin discussing it now as it takes easements and possible assessments.
Joe Bohmert, 5842 Grandview Boulevard, asked about speed bumps. The Mayor said speed
bumps create difficulty with snow removal. Moore stated they have proven to be unsuccessful
and in many cases are removed. Research shows education and enforcement of speed limits is
more effective. Moore cautioned residents that Lynwood Boulevard will be shut down for
repairs in a few weeks and Grandview Boulevard will be the detour.
MOTION by Gesch, seconded by Salazar, to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -47: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS
ON GRANDVIEW BOULEVARD AS IT INTERSECTS WITH BELLAIRE LANE AND
HILLCREST ROAD
Moore stated Staff requested this item be removed from the consent agenda because the
Woodlyn Ridge Developers failed to get the required information in on time. Moore suggested
approving the bid without Alternate 1. Moore stated this could be brought back and accepted at
a later date.
Motion by Salazar, seconded by Gesch, to approve the resolution as amended to remove
Alternate 1. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -43: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR THE 2013 STREET UTILITY
AND RETAINING WALL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PW13 -01, PW13 -02, and PW13 -05)
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9. Carlton Moore, Public Works Dir, requesting action regarding Wollner Field
property
Moore stated that the Upper Tonka Little League is dissolving and the Westonka School
District is taking over in order to preserve little league in the area. Therefore, changes
are necessary on the lease agreement for the ball fields located by City Hall.
A. MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Gillispie, to adopt the following resolution. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -44: RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE
RECREATIONAL LAND LEASE, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUND
AND THE UPPER TONKA LITTLE LEAGUE FOR THE WOLNER FIELD PROPERTY
B. MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Salazar, to adopt the following resolution with the
revised Exhibit B. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -45: RESOLUTION APPROVING DECLARATION REGARDING
STORMWATER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AT THE WOLNER FIELD
PROPERTY
C. MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Salazar, to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -46: RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUND AND ISD # 277 (WESTONKA) FOR THE
WOLNER FIELD PROPERTY
10. Information /Miscellaneous
A. Comments /reports from Council members /City Manager
The City Manager invited Carolyn Brooks to speak about the May 18, 2013 Wheels for
Meals event. Brooks stated participants may register on -line at www.wecan- help.org.
Brooks handed out orange bandanas and stated all proceeds will go to the Meals on
Wheels program.
B. Minutes: Planning Commission — March 5, 2013
Planning Commission — March 19, 2013
C. Reports: Orono Police Commissioner Meeting Agenda — March 27, 2013
Minnetrista & Met Council Environmental Services (MCES) Sanitary
Forcemain Rehab Project
D. Correspondence: Letter to legislators on tax forfeitures — April 1, 2013
Letter from Mediacom on rates — March 29, 2013
Letter from Kennedy & Graven RE: the Suburban Rate Authority
Assessments
Hennepin County Assessors — 2013 assessment and Open Book Info
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11, Adjourn
MOTION by Gesch, seconded by Gillispie to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
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Mayor Mark Hanus
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk