2013-06-25 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 25, 2013
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, June 25, 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,
Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Blaze
Fugina, Chris Remis, Johann Chemin, Phil Velsor, Cathy Tyson
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
Hanson pointed out typos in the agenda packet. Item 4C should read "Approve Pay Request...'
Item 4H has a replacement page 1622 for a typo that extends the agreement until January 10,
2014. Item 7C should read: Orono Police Commission Meeting Agenda: June 12, 2013.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch to approve the consent agenda. Upon roll call vote,
all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $1,054,314.00.
B. Approve minutes of the June 11, 2013 regular meeting.
C. Approve Pay Request No. 9 and Final from Kuechle Underground, Inc., in the amount of
$65,604.00 for work completed on the 2010 Lift Station Improvement Project, City
Project No. PW- 10 -02.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -71: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2013 SEAL COAT
AND CRACK SEALING PROJECT, (PW -13 -07 AND PW- 13 -08) AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO RECEIVE QUOTES FOR THIS PROJECT
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E. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -72: RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT POLICE OFFICER
MEETS ALL OF THE POLICE AND FIRE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
F. ORDINANCE NO. 07 -2013: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE
MOUND CITY CODE AS IT RELATES TO ELECTRIC AND GAS FRANCHISE FEES
G. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -73: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF AN
ORDINANCE BY TITLE AND SUMMARY, AS IT RELATES TO ELECTRIC AND GAS
FRANCHISE FEES
H. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -74: RESOLUTION APROVING EXTENSION OF PARKING
PLAN FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PROPERTY AT 2529 COMMERCE BOULEVARD
BY NEW MORNING CHURCH
I. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -75: RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (MCES) FOR
WATESWATER TREATMENT FACILITY /SITE AT 6270 WESTEDGE BOULEVARD
(PC CASE NO. 13 -07)
J. Approve liquor license renewals for 2013 -2014, contingent upon receipt of all required
forms, fees, and certificates of insurance:
On -Sale Liquor — Al & Alma's Supper Club Corp., Willette Companies, Inc (dba
Carbone's Pizzeria Bar & Grill), Sunday On -Sale Liquor — Al & Alma's Supper Club
Corp., Willette Companies, Inc (dba Carbone's Pizzeria Bar & Grill), American Legion
Post 398, Club On -Sale Liquor: American Legion Post 398, Off -sale 3.2 Malt
Beverages — PDQ Food Stores, Inc., Northern Tier Retail, LLC (dba SuperAmerica
#4194)
5.
Phil Velson, 3232 Gladstone Lane, asked the Council to consider allowing chickens in
Mound. Velson stated he had to get rid of 5 chickens after being informed by an officer
that they are not allowed. Velson stated he was a responsible owner, did not have
roosters, enjoyed the benefits of teaching his children responsibility, produced 4 — 5
fresh eggs daily and used the waste for compost.
Mayor Hanus stated the Council would consider it in the future and Hanson stated it
was part of the priorities mentioned at the joint meeting with the Planning Commission.
Moore stated as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES), the City obtain coverage under the state's General Permit for Storm Water
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Discharge. Cities with populations over 10,000 and all cities in the metropolitan
community are required to participate and show progress in pollution prevention efforts.
Mound is currently covered until July 31, 2013. Application renewals are due June 30th
Mound must continue to abide by the rules, which include completion of a City Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Moore stated more information on this plan
is included in the packet and holding a public meeting is also required. The Mayor
invited members in the audience to come forward to give input.
Johann Chemin, 6039 Beachwood Road, presented a Power Point presentation
requesting the Council do more to prevent pollution in the water. Chemin requested to
ban the use of wood treated utility poles and require metal or cement poles because the
chemicals used to treat the wood are toxic and can cause cancer and other side - effects.
Chemin stated fertilizers and pesticides pollute the water and create the green algae on
the surface. Chemin thanked the City for the recent article in the newsletter on the
effects of using fertilizer. Chemin asked the City and police to do more to educate the
public on the importance of picking up litter and dog waste. Hanus thanked Chemin and
stated his comments will be incorporated into the report. Hanson suggested Chemin
also take this message to the school district to educate the youth.
Upon no further comments offered and no action required by the Council, the discussion
was ended.
7. Information /Miscellaneous
A. Comments /reports from Councilmembers /City Manager
City Manager Kandis Hanson spoke about the Spirit of the Lakes Festival happening on
July 18, 19, and 20th. Mayor Mark Hanus discussed the Westonka Historical Society
Open House and how well attended it was with more than 190 guests. The Historical
Museum is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Historical Society
gives visitors the ability to research family history and to log family history.
B. Minutes:
C. Reports: Orono Police Commission Meeting Agenda: June 12, 2013.
Finance Department: May 2013
D. Correspondence:
10. Adjourn
MOTION by Gesch, seconded by Salazar to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
v
Mayor Mark Han s
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk