2003-02-11MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on Tuesday, February 11,2003, 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 Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, City Engineer
John Cameron, Elaine Gavin, Jill & Jeff Kloetzke, Doug Berdie, Carl Anderson, Archie &
Helen Hanus, Denise Malarkey, John & Helen Quam, Tom Aune, Art Hefte, Matt &
Sandy Orinstien, Joe & Bonnie Konrardy, Mary Randa, Luanne Palmer, Phil Klein.
Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be
routine in nature by the Council and will be enacted by a roil 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
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
All voted in favor.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Meyer requested the removal of item 4C for discussion.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Osmek to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Upon roll call vote taken, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve Minutes of the January 27, 2003 regular meeting and the January 28,
2003 special meeting.
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $142,557.93.
C. (removed)
D. RESOLUTION NO. 03-20: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
2003 GRANT APPLICATION FOR RECYCLING AND EXECUTION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT
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4C. RELEASE OF A PORTION OF A TAX-FORFEIT PARCEL
Meyer is opposed to the passing of the resolution so wanted this item pulled from the
consent agenda. He feels that it's not in the public interest to release this property
because of its $0 lineal feet of lakeshore that benefits the dock program, and also the
Parks Commission recommended denial of the release. He feels the city could do a
better job of controlling the property by making it a passive park and doesn't feel it a
benefit to the whole community when one property owner gets to take advantage of the
land.
Brown and Osmek disputed the issues brought up by Meyer.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. The
following voted in favor: Brown, Hanus, Meisel and Osmek. The following voted
against: Meyer. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-21: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG HENNEPIN COUNTY TO
BEGIN PROCESS TO RELEASE A PORTION OF A TAX-FORFEIT PARCEL.
5. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT ON ANY ITEM
NOT ON THE AGENDA.
Carl Anderson of 1754 Shorewood Lane asked the Council if there was something the
city could do regarding the hardness of the city water. The City Manager explained that
the city's water meets the Health Department standards and there are no plans to
provide city-wide soft water. That is up to the individual home owner.
6. PUBLIC HEARING - 2003 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
City Engineer John Cameron gave an overview of the proposed 2003 Street
Reconstruction Project, including proposed work to be done along with proposed project
costs and preliminary assessment costs.
Mayor Meisel opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m.
Elaine Gavin, 5000 Enchanted Road, asked if anything would be done with the storm
sewers that drain into the lake and if areas dug up would be restored to their original
state. Cameron stated that they wouldn't do anything different with the drainage into the
lake, and areas would be restored that are disrupted. She also asked about how the
driveway aprons would be constructed and assessed and Cameron answered.
Jill Kloetzke, 1580 Heron Lane, stated property next to her is the street extension and
asked how that fits into the assessment. Cameron stated he will look at that situation
more closely, because the area she's speaking of is platted street right of way and only
a small portion of her lot actually abuts the street.
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Joe Konrardy, 1700 Shorewood Lane, asked what the costs might be for his parcel and
Cameron reviewed the project assessment costs. Konrardy also asked if there was a
city-wide plan for street improvements. Hanus answered that the council intention is to
move through the entire city and the reason this area was selected was because of the
condition of the streets and the age and condition of the infrastructure.
Mary Randa, 1733 Shorewood Lane, asked how the assessment is to be paid and the
process was explained to her. She expressed concern over the state cuts and their
impact on the City of Mound, along with the economic times and the threat of war. She
doesn't feel that this is a good time to start a street project that will be additional
burdens on the taxpayers. It was explained to her that this project will be bonded for,
and the Council feels that this is the time to start the city-wide project because of not
only the need, but the good bond interest rates and expected Iow construction bids.
Doug Berdie, 5028 Enchanted Road, expressed concern over the timing of the project
and asked why it needs to be done now. His reasons were taxes going up and the
economy. He asked if his arborvitae would be destroyed and was told it depends on
their location. He also asked if the electrical wiring could be put underground with this
project and was told that it's not economically feasible to do.
Sandy Orinstien, 4925 Glen Elyn, expressed support of the project because of the
condition of the streets in the area.
Tom Aune, 5611 Enchanted Road, asked how the tax forfeit lot in the project would be
handled and was told that the city would pick up the assessment like a private owner.
After no further public comment, Mayor Meisel closed the hearing at 9:04 p.m.
The Council expressed their support of the project because of the need of repair to not
only the streets but possibly the infrastructure in that area, and doing it now is in the
best interest of the City as a whole.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-22: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND
PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR 2003 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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7. SET SPECIAL MEETINGS
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to set the following special meetings. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Annual Department Reports- Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m
B. Workshop on Consideration of Policy on Appointing Commissioners -
Tuesday, April 1,2003, at 7:00 p.m.
C. Emergency Management Services Review/Training - April 29, 2003, at
6:30 p.m.
8. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Minutes - Planning Commission - Jan 6, 2003
B. Memo: Laws Governing Utility Facility Relocation Responsibilities
C. Newsletter: Riley, Dettmann & Kelsey
D. Letter: Gillespie Center
E. Report: Cash/Investment Balances - Nov 30, 2003
F. LMC Friday Fax
G. Update: Fire Commission
H. Minutes: POSC-Jan 9, 2003
I. Brimeyer Group Governance Model
J. LMCC Calendar- Feb 2003
K. Report: Police Department
L. LMCD Information
9. ADJOURN
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adjourn at 9:23 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
~/~~ 'N1'ayor Pat Meisel
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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