2003-01-14MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 14, 2003
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on Tuesday, January 14, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers Bob Brown, Mark Hanus, David
Osmek and Peter Meyer.
Others Present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk
Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, City Engineer John
Cameron, Finance Director Gino Businaro, Liquor Store Manager John Colotti, Fire
Chief Greg Pederson, Jeff Andersen, Steve Smith, Julie Luedke, Becky Glister, Robert
Huffman, Michael Mueller, Betty Weiland, Todd Christopherson, Vern Hanson, Larry
Olson, Steve Behnke, Geoff Michael, James Copher.
Consent Agenda: Afl items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be
routine in nature by the Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no
separate discussion on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in
which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in
normal sequence.
1. OPEN MEETING AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meisel opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
2, SWEARING IN OF COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Meisel and Councilmembers Brown, Hanus and Osmek were sworn in.
3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF SERVICE FOR FRANK WEILAND
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-01: RESOLUTION TO NAME NEWLY CREATED PARK IN
THE METROPLAINS DEVELOPMENT, OUTLOT C, MOUND VISIONS 2ND ADDITION
Mayor Meisel and all of the Councilmembers each gave a verbal tribute to Frank
Weiland, followed by comments of appreciation and affection from Geoff Michael,
Michael Mueller, Steve Smith, Greg Pederson & Jeff Andersen (Mound Fire
Department), and James Copher (Post 398).
Osmek presented the above resolution in a frame to Betty Weiland, along with concept
drawings for the Frank W. Weiland park sign.
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Meisel requested that items 1 lA and 1 lB be reversed. Hanson added the incumbent's
names (Becky Glister and Jorj Ayaz) to item 8A, added 11.1, Change Order for Post
Office Demolition, and added 12.1, Police Chief Selection Update.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to approve the agenda as amended. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Meisel requested the removal of items D and G. Osmek requested removal of item A,
Hanus asked removal of item L, and Meyer asked removal of item J.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Upon roll call vote taken, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. (removed)
B. Approve payment of December 24th claims in the amount of $388,876.70, and
approval of January 14th claims in the amount of $384,667.66.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 03-02: RESOLUTION APPOINTING GINO BUSlNARO,
FINANCE DIRECTOR, ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 2003.
D. (removed)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 03-03: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
AT LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY CLERK
F. RESOLUTION NO. 03-04: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
AT LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY TREASURER/FINANCE
DIRECTOR
G. (removed)
H. RESOLUTION NO. 03-05: RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER
MARK HANUS AS ACTING MAYOR FOR 2003.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 03-06: RESOLUTION APPOINTING JIM FACKLER AS
ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR FOR 2003.
J. (removed)
K. Approve agreement and contract for building inspection services by Paul
Waldron and Associates, Ltd.
L. (removed)
M. 1. Approve Payment Request #3 to Sunram's for $67,968.77, for the 2002
Retaining Wall Replacement
2. Approve Payment Request #3 to Dave Perkin Contracting, Inc., for
$37,922.36, for the 2002 Storm Sewer Improvements
3. Approve Payment Request #4 to Doboszenski & Sons for $24,492.04 for
Mound Visions 2nd Addition.
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5A. APPROVE MINUTES
Hanus and Osmek requested changes on the draft of the minutes of December 10,
2002.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Osmek to approve the minutes of the December 10,
2002 meeting as amended, the December 23, 2002 special meeting, and the December
31,2002 special meeting. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
5D. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Mayor Meisel did not participate in discussion or voting on this matter because the
Laker is a tenant in a building that she owns.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. The
following voted in favor: Brown, Hanus, Osmek and Meyer. Mayor Meisel abstained
from voting. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-07: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LAKER AS THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2003.
5G. DESIGNATE THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 2003
Mayor Meisel did not participate in discussion or voting on this matter because she
serves on the Board for Wells Fargo.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to adopt the following resolution. The
following voted in favor: Brown, Hanus, Osmek and Meyer. Mayor Meisel abstained
from voting.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-08: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES FOR 2003.
5J. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBERS AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
FOR 2003.
Meyer requested that this be pulled from the consent agenda to recognize that
Councilmembers serve on various board and commissions, which takes additional time
and expressed his appreciation for everything they do.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-09: RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS AS
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2003.
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5L. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2003 FEE SCHEDULE - PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT
Hanus suggested that when staff determines if a project on public lands is minor or
major, they also determine if there is public benefit. He suggested not having a charge
for a minor work (value less than $1000) and a fee of $200 for major (over $1000) if
there is public benefit to the project. Brief discussion followed.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown to adopt the policy that Public Lands Permits
for minor work (value under $1000) have no fee associated with them, and that major
(over $1000) have a $200 fee only the project has public benefit, and that the following
resolution be adopted to accommodate the above fee. The following voted in favor:
Brown, Hanus, Meisel and Osmek. The following voted against: Meyer. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-10: RESOLUTION AMENDING FEE SCHEDULE
6. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT ON ANY
SUBJECT NOT ON THE AGENDA
None were offered.
7. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PROJECT
A. Report by Construction Manaqer, Todd Christopherson.
Todd Christopherson of Amcon presented an update to the Council.
B. Bid Awards
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to award the following bids. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Contract C-02
Contract C-08
Contract C-10
Contract C-16
Contract C-32
Contract C-33
Veit & Company, Rogers, $567,800.
Concrete - Kelleher Const., of Burnsville - $466,872
(base bid $430,372 + alternate 8, $36,500)
Masonry - Axel Ohman of Mpls - $160,000
(base bid $283,000 less alternate 8, $123,000)
Doors, Frames, Hardware - Straughan Hardware of Mpls
$47,233
Mechanical Const. - Allied Mechanical of Hutchinson -
$613,650.
Electrical Const.- Ridgedale Elec., Long Lake - $362,000
8. ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO
COMMISSIONS
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to make the following appointments. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
A. Planning Commission - Greg Raines, Becky Glister and Jorj Ayaz.
B. Docks & Commons Commission - Frank Ahrens and Gerald Jones
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9. APPOINTMENT TO FIRE DISTRICT STUDY GROUP
Mayor Meisel recommends Bob Brown to serve on this study group, with Meisel serving
as an alternate in Brown's absence. It was noted that the Fire Chief and City Manager
also serve on this study group.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Osmek to appoint Bob Brown to serve on the Fire
District Study Group. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
10. CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STRUCTURAL
REPAIRS TO A NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE PURSUANT TO 350.4207 SUBD.
8- ROBERT HUFFMAN
Sarah Smith reviewed the request. Brown questioned if the Planning Commission
should have considered this application before it came to the Council. Smith stated that
the city code does not require this to go before the Planning Commission. It was
requested that the procedure be investigated and clarified for the future.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-11: RESOLUTION APPROVING STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
TOA NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE ON LOT 14, BLOCK 2, WHIPPLE SHORES
AT 5124 TUXEDO BOULEVARD.
11. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Case #02-41 - MetroPlains Development- Mound Marketplace Siqn Height
Variance
Smith explained that this variance request is for a 25' area identification sign for Mound
Marketplace. Vern Hanson and Larry Olson from MetroPlains presented the proposed
sign plans to the Council. After review, the Planning Commission voted 5 to 2 to
recommend approval of the variance with the height reduced to 20'. Length discussion
followed regarding the pros and cons of a sign of this nature in this location.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to adopt the following resolution. The
following voted in favor: Brown, Hanus, Meisel and Osmek. The following voted
against: Meyer. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-12: RESOLUTION APPROVING A HEIGHT VARIANCE TO
ALLOW INSTALLATION OF AN AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN AT MOUND
MARKETPLACE - PID #14-117-24-44-0067, P&Z CASE #02-41.
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B. Case #03-02/03-03: Brenshell Homes/Mark Lee - 1975 Lakeside Lane, Minor
Subdivision/Setback Variance.
Steve Behnke, representing Brenshell Homes, addressed the council to discuss the
utility trunk and connection charges for the subject property, as the existing parcel
includes two original platted lots that were combined by a former owner.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to adopt the following resolution as amended.
All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-13: RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION
AND (20) FOOT FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1975 LAKESIDE LANE, P&Z CASE #03-02 AND 03-03.
C. Action on request by Mike Kramer for release of tax forfeited parcel.
It was noted that the applicant was not present tonight, nor did he appear before the
Parks Commission when this topic was discussed.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to table this item until the next meeting, with
notice going to the applicant, asking him to appear. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
11.1 CHANGE ORDER FOR POST OFFICE DEMOLITION
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to approve Change Order #1 for the Post
Office Demolition, in the amount of $6,930.00. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
A. Consideration of proposed settlement offer- Alfred & Lois Saqe- Westedqe
Boulevard Improvement Assessment
Upon returning from executive session, John Dean explained that he discussed with the
Council, a propose settlement in the above stated matter.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-14: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION
B. Consideration of proposed settlement for land reqistration - Rohullah & Kristi
Vedadhaqhi- Lot 82, Phelps Island Park First Division...
Upon return from executive session John Dean explained that the city has given
consent to allow registration of a parcel of land, conserving rights to the 15' utility
easement.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
sign the Assent to Registration, assenting to the application to register title to the
subject property. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
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12.1 POLICE CHIEF SELECTION UPDATE
Kandis Hanson updated the Council on the Police Chief selection process. The
interviews are set for February 26th, with the public invited for input and to meet and
interact with the candidates, at 6:30 p.m.
13. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Correspondence: LMCD
B. Westonka Public Schools news
C. Newsletter: Gillespie Center
D. Article: State Budget Forecast
E. Notice: Charitable Gambling donations
F. Report: Five year Comparison Report of Utility Billing Delinquencnes
G. Letter: Mediacom
H. Letter: Mound Harbor Renaissance
I. Letter: Hennepin County on redevelopment and the rail
J. Newsletter: Brimeyer Group
K. Update: Attorney's opinion on councilmember fundraising activities
L. Letter: City of Orono to the City of Long Lake on fire services
M. Article: Leadership
N. AMM Fax News
O. Update: Dreamwood Commons suit
P. Report: Finance Department through Nov. 30
Q. Report: Fire Commission Meeting
R. Report: Small Pox Vaccination
S. Report: WAFTA meeting
14. ADJOURN
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to adjourn at 10:22 p.m.
Motion carried.
All voted in favor.
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
Mayor Pat Meisel
MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 2003
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in special
session on Monday, January 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall for the
purpose of meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the 2003 projects list.
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers Mark Hanus, David Osmek and
Pete Meyer.
Others Present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, Community Development Director
Sarah Smith, City Planner Loren Gordon, Planning Commissioners Geoff Michael, Mike
Mueller, Becky Glister and Jorj Ayaz
1. OPEN MEETING
Mayor Meisel opened the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
2. DISCUSSION
The meeting consisted of a dialog of questions and answers between the City Council,
the Planning Commission and staff regarding a number of items including, the 2003
Planning Commission meeting schedule, the Planning Commissioner candidate
selection process and prioritization of the 2003 special projects list for the Planning
Commission.
3. ADJOURN
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Osmek, to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
Attest: City Manager Kandis Hanson
Mayor Pat Meisel '