2003-10-28MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 28, 2003
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on Tuesday, October 28, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members Present: Acting Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers Bob Brown, David
Osmek and Peter Meyer.
Members Absent: Mayor Pat Meisel
Others Present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk
Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, City Engineer John
Cameron, City Planner Bruce Chamberlain, Chuck Alcon, Tom Stokes, Rick
BIoomquist, Jim Dailey, Robin Caufman, Mary Hill Smith, Bill Moeller, Scott Dentz,
Adam Gordon, John Seibert, Chris Anderson, Amy Cicchese-Lyon, Roger Whaley,
Karla Humbert, John Knorr, Susie Retterath.
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 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
Acting Mayor Hanus called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVE AGENDA
Hanson requested the removal of Item 13, Proposed Amendments to the Administrative
Code. This will appear on a later agenda.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to approve the agenda as amended. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Meyer requested the removal if item 4C.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes from September 23, 2003 special meeting and October 14,
2003 regular meeting.
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $1,045,667.96.
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D. Approve on-sale intoxicating liquor license for JDP, Inc., D.B.A. Dailey's Pub,
contingent upon receipt of all fees, applicable forms, and certificates of insurance.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 03-94: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (MOUND VISIONS 2ND
ADDITION) 2002 - LEVY #15605 (HENN. CO. PROJECT #2295)
4C. APPROVE PURCHASE RECOMMENDED BY POSAC
Meyer requested that this be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion because it
is his feeling that money should not come from park dedication fees to install a water
fountain at Weiland Park. He disapproves of use of park dedication fees for park
amenities and interprets the state statute that park dedication fees should be only used
for land acquisition, trail development, and more long term items.
Osmek stated that the Parks and Open Space Commission unanimously approved this
purchase and feels the park dedication funds are appropriate for this use, as does city
staff and the city attorney.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to approve paying for the water fountain at
Weiland Park out of the park dedication fund. The following voted in favor: Brown,
Hanus, and Osmek. The following voted against: Meyer. Motion carried.
5. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT ON ANY ITE~'.'
NOT ON THE AGENDA
None were offered.
6. ACTION AWARDING FENCING CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to award the fencing contract for the public
safety building in the amount of $37,900, as recommended by ^mcon. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
It was noted that the budget contained $60,000 for this item, but negotiations were
made to get the necessary service for $37,900. The Council expressed gratitude to the
persons involved for cutting costs wherever possible, to stay within budget.
7, MCES PUMPING STATION, BELMONT LANE/CSAH 15, REPORT BY MCE~
STAFF
Adam Gordon of MCES gave a presentation to the council on the Mound Interceptor
Improvement Project. The MCES is currently preparing a facility plan for improvements
to the Mound interceptor system, involving two lift stations. One is located in downtown
Mound at the intersection of Belmont Lane and Shoreline Drive (L25) and the other is at
the old treatment works at the west end of Langdon Lake (L38). Discussion followed
regarding the options of the MCES project. The City will facilitate future meetings with
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the MCES and Mound Harbor Renaissance Development to attempt to coordinate the
project with the downtown redevelopment.
8. MOUND HARBOR RENAISSANCE DEVELOPMENT
A. Project Update
Tom Stokes of Mound Harbor Renaissance Development, LLC, updated the Council on
the proposed downtown redevelopment
B. Request for Extension of Preliminary Development Agreement
Earlier at the HRA meeting, Tom Stokes and David Newman requested an extension to
the preliminary development agreement, on behalf of Mound Harbor Renaissance
Development, LLC. They are requesting a 120 day extension for the purpose of
negotiating a term sheet and preliminary developer's agreement. The HRA granted this
extension.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to extend the preliminary developers
agreement with Mound Harbor Renaissance Development, LLC, for 120 days with the
following benchmarks: Within 60 days the financing structure outline and funding gap
resolution must be completed; within 90 days the financing term sheet will be
completed; and within 120 days the draft of the final developers agreement will be
available. The Acting Mayor and City Manager are also authorized to execute the third
amendment to the preliminary developer's agreement. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
9, ACTION ON DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR LANGDON TRAILS - LMB
DEVELOPMENT~ LLC. 2241 SOUTHVIEW STREET
Sarah Smith reviewed the development agreement, stating that the developer has
requested the removal of the words "defend and" under 17B and the city attorney
agrees with this revision.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to enter into the Development Agreement for
Langdon Trails, with KMB Development, LLC, as amended. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
10. UPDATE ON OTORIZED SCOOTER USE
Lieutenant McKinley informed the Council that motorized scooters are, by state statute,
considered motorized vehicles and are thus prohibited on any public streets, sidewalks,
and parks. They can only be operated on the private property. No action taken on this
item.
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11. ENGINEER'S REPORT
A. Lost Lake Greenway Project
John Cameron presented two quotes for dredging and disposal to remove additional
material from the existing channel on the north end. This area of the turnaround has
either silted in or not enough material was moved during the original project in 1998.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to approve the additional dredging, cost not to
exceed $11,000. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
B. WELL AND WELL HOUSE PROJECT
Cameron reported that the new well appears to be a big producer. The well house will
go out for bids this winter, with it being in full service by mid summer. He presented a
change order for $5.00 which is the net deduct for furnishing the 18" diameter screen in
lieu of a 12" diameter screen and gravel pack.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to approve Change Order No. 2, with Traut
Wells, for $5.00. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
C. GROVE LANE WATER QUALITY
Residents of Grove Lane originally appeared before the Council on September 23,
2003, asking for help on resolving the problem of their water quality. John Cameron
presented a report of his findings and possible solutions. He recommended that no
action be taken at this time. The area of concern will be served primarily be the new
well on Evergreen Road when it is put in service next summer. As a part of the well
installation, water samples need to be tested and these tests results can be compared
to previous tests from other areas of the City. If the new water source appears to be of
better quality, then he suggest waiting to see if there is still a problem after the new well
goes on line. If corrective action is still required, then cost estimates for the suggested
solutions would be prepared and presented to the Council. The test results of the
water are expected within 30 days. The residents will be informed when this topic will
be on the agenda.
12. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Sarah Smith reported on three items, documentation of which are on file at City Hall.
These items were: (A) 2003 final housing score from Met Council; (B) 2002-2003
ALOHA/Expenditure from Met Council; and (C) Twin Cities demographic data from Met
Council.
13. (REMOVED)
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14. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
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Letters: Homecoming parade
Report: Harbor Wine and Spirits
Newsletter: Lake Minnetonka Association
Report: Finance Department
Correspondence: LMCC
Calendar: LMCC
Letter: Grant award to PD
Memo: SAC charges
Newsletter: Mediacom
Newsletter: Office of Secretary of State
Correspondence: Westonka Healthy Community Collaborative
Minutes: POSAC - Oct 9
Newsletter: Westonka Public Schools
25. ADJOURN
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
nnie Ritter, City Clerk
Acting Mayor Mark Hanus
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