2004-03-23MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2004
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, 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, Community
Development Director Sarah Smith, Phil Jensen, Connie Meyer, Bruce Johnson,
Danene Provencher.
Consent Agenda: Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine in
nature and will be enacted by a single roll call vote. There will be no separate
discussion on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests. In that event
the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
1. Open Meetinq - Pledqe of Alleqiance
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm., and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
2. Approve Agenda
Mayor Meisel requested the addition of Item 3G, Tree Removal and Treatment
Licenses, and removal of Item 7, Visit from Senator Gen Olson.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown to approve the agenda as amended. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes of March 9, 2004.
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $223,354.58.
C. Approve set-up license for Al & Alma's Supper Club
D. Approve request for imprest funds increase in Finance Department from $175 to
$350, and in P&I Department from $100 to $200.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 04-37: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SUBDIVISION
EXEMPTION REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE LOT 3, BLOCK 2, SHIRLEY HILLS
UNIT F - PID #13-0117-24-34-0086
F. Approve special meeting with staff for disaster training for April 29 at 6:30 p.m.
G. Approve Tree Removal and Treatment Licenses (contingent upon receipt of all
proper application forms, fees and certificates of insurance) for: Amberwood,
Inc., Bear Tree Care, Emery's Tree Service, Rainbow Tree Co., Rob's Tree
Care, Shady Wood Tree Experts, Shorewood Tree Service, Tree Top Service,
Viking Land Tree Service, Legacy Tree Service, Aaspen Tree Service, Above
Ground & Beyond, Ray's Tree Serice, Stumpf's Tree Service, Roger's Tree
Service, Tall Timber Tree Service, Asplundh Tree Co.
Mound Council Minutes - March 23, 2004
4. Comments & Suq.qestions from Citizens Present on any Item not on the
Agenda.
Bruce Johnson of 4458 Denbigh Road approached the podium to speak.
Councilmember Hanus stepped down from his position at the Council dais for this
discussion.
Johnson thanked the Council for their support in the process of release of a tax-forfeited
property adjacent to his, and two of his neighbors', property.
Connie Meyer of 4731 Carlow Road approached the Council, stating that she was
interested when she saw that Senator Olson was on the agenda and came to the
meeting to find out where this parcel was located. Osmek described the location of the
parcel and Meisel stated that not only the Council, but all appropriate commissions and
staff also supported this release of tax forfeit property. Osmek stepped down from the
Council dais to approach the public podium to provide the history and path that this
request has taken. He also presented examples of similar situations in other counties in
the State, where the release of tax forfeited property had occurred. Osmek indicated
that if people were opposed to this property release, they should attend the various
commission and council meetings to voice their concerns and get answers to their
questions, instead of using the editorial page in the newspaper.
Meyer stated that part of the subject property is in front of Councilmember Hanus'
house and it is now being discussed because Senator Olson introduced legislation that
would allow Hanus and the other two applicants to obtain the land. Discussion
continued with the council members voicing their varying viewpoints.
Councilmember Hanus returned to his seat on the Council.
5. Action on Resolution Findinq No Relationship with Comprehensive Plan as it
pertains to the Xcel Enerqy Land Exchange
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-38: RESOLUTION FINDING NO RELATIONSHIP WITH
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -XCEL LAND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
6. Action on Resolution Finding No Relationship with Comprehensive Plan as it
pertains to the Custer purchase aqreement
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
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Mound Council Minutes - March 23, 2004
RESOLUTION NO. 04-39: RESOLUTION FINDING NO RELATIONSHIP WITH
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - CUSTER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
7. (removed)
8. 2003 Assessment Report by Phil Jensen, Hennepin County Assessor
Phil Jensen reviewed the 2004 Assessment Valuation of Mound, stating that the
Estimated Market Value as of 3/10/04 is $1,049,951.00, the first year for Mound to
reach the $1 million mark. He went on to review the residential assessment growth, as
well as comparisons to other cities.
He informed the Council that his department will have an office at Mound City Hall, and
will also house the records for Minnetrista, Spring Park and Tonka Bay here.
No action needed on this item.
9. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Correspondence: LMCD
B. LMC Friday Fax
C. Letter: Bond rating increase by Standard & Poors
D. Correspondence: Westonka Healthy Community Collaborative
E. Report: Finance Department- Feb 2004
F. Letter: Public Hearing at Hennepin County on railroad encroachments
G. Minutes: DCAC - March 18, 2004
10. Adjourn
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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