2004-05-25MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 25, 2004
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on Tuesday, May 25, 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 Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk
Bonnie Rifler, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public Works Director
Carlton Moore, City Engineer John Cameron, Jim Prosser, Roger Reed, Dave Beede,
Monte Rude, Mike Specht, James Holmbeck, Steve Tibbetts
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 and Pled_cie of Alle_cliance
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
2. Approve A~enda
Meisel required the removal of item 3A from the consent agenda for discussion, and the
addition of Item 6.1, Greenway Trail. Meyer requested that item 3G be removed from
the consent agenda for discussion. Brown requested the addition of Item 8.1, Memorial
Day.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown to approve the agenda as amended. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consent A_clenda
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to approve the consent agenda, with the
exception of A and G. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. (removed)
B. Approval of claims in the amount of $272,655.56.
C. Approve Tree Removal and Treatment Licenses for Williams Tree Service and
Gullickson Tree Service.
D. Extend CBD Parking Program for one more year, until June 30, 2005.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 04-65: RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE AUTHORIZATION
OF CITY SPONSORSHIP OF STATE GRANT-IN-AID SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
FUNDS
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F. Reduction in the amount of letter of credit for Langdon Trails, releasing
$38,973.00, leaving a balance of $27,594.00.
G. (removed)
3A. Approve Minutes
Meisel requested the removal of this item from the consent agenda to allow Hanus to
recap the special meeting of May 18, 2004 between the HRA, City Council and Mound
Harbor Renaissance Development, LLC, regarding dockage in the Lost Lake District.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to approve the minutes from the May 10, 2004
special meeting workshop, the May 11 ,.2004 regular meeting and the May 18, 2004
joint City Council/HRA Meeting. The following voted in favor: Brown, Hanus, Osmek
and Meyer. The following voted against: None. Mayor Meisel abstained from voting
due to her absence at the May 18, 2004 meeting and that her and her husband own
property in the redevelopment district. Motion carried.
3G. Ordinanc~ Addinq Section 903 to Chapter IX of the City Code Prohibitinq
Fishing at Certain portions of the Lost Lake Channel
Meyer stated that he cannot support an ordinance to prohibit fishing in the Greenway
Area. The findings in the proposed ordinance state there would be an inherit risk to the
public and he disagree because he believes the Greenway is community open space,
public lands and waters, it's being financed by public funds, and he thinks fishing is an
important youth and family activity and should be allowed in part of that area.
Discussion followed regarding the Council's different opinions about fishing adjacent to
a public pedestrian walkway.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to pass the following ordinance. The following
voted in favor: Brown, Hanus, Meisel and Osmek. The following voted against: Meyer.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 01-2004: AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 903 TO CHAPTER
IX OF THE CITY CODE PROHIBITING FISHING AT CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE
LOST LAKE CHANNEL
4. Comments & Suggestions from Citizens Present on Any Item Not on the
A_clenda
David Beede of Harrison Harbor Twinhomes Association, presented a letter to the
Council requesting change in the present ordinance that regulates trapping of beaver.
He stated that by the time the situation is brought before the Council, the beaver have
already done extensive damage.
John Dean suggested checking with the Police Chief and state statute to determine if
we can permit the Police Department, or designee, to issue a trapping permit. This
subject will be put on the June 8th Agenda for further consideration.
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Blair Lindemeier, 2360 Commerce Blvd., appeared before the Council to express is
disapproval with the no fishing ordinance
James Holmbeck, 2222 Mill Pond Lane, presented the Council with 'photos of a tree on
his property that was damaged by the construction of the Langdon Trails development.
The developer, Chuck Alcon, has been in contact with Holmbeck and the Council
assured him that the problem will be resolved.
Public Hearincls
Construction and Realignment of CSAH 15/110
John Cameron reviewed the feasibility study for the project. The project has already
been bid by Hennepin County and is under construction. The Street improvement
portion of the project should be done this November, to allow traffic back on. The
landscaping and other finishing touches will be completed in 2005.
Mayor Meisel opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. and asked for public comment.
Upon receiving none, the public hearing was closed at 8:32 p.m.
1. MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown to adopt the following resolution. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-66: RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND REALIGNMENT OF CSAH 151110.
2. MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to adopt the following resolution. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-67: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND REALIGNMENT OF CSAH 151'110.
6. Bond Sale for 2004 Projects
Jim Prosser of Ehlers & Associates presented the results of three bond sales, bids
of which were received earlier today. He noted that as part of the bond review, the
City received an upgrade to AA3, which is the second upgrade received since 2001.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Mound, Hennepin County, was duly held at the City Hall on May 25,
2004, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. for the purpose, in part, of authorizing the issuance
and awarding the sale of $1,785,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2004A.
The following members were present: Mayor Meisel, Councilmembers Brown,
Hanus, Osmek and Meyer, and the following were absent: None.
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Member Osmek introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 04-68: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $1,785,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
SERIES 2004A, PLEDGING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SECURITY
THEREOF AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Brown and, after a full discussion thereof and upon a vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Brown, Hanus, Meisel, Osmek and
Meyer; and the following voted against the same: None. Whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was duly held at the City Hall
on May 25, 2004, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., for the purpose in part, of considering
proposals and awarding the sale of $1,675,000 General Obligation Revenue
Bonds, Series 2004B.
The following members were present: Mayor Meisel, Councilmembers Brown,
Hanus, Osmek and Meyer, and the following were absent: None.
Member Brown introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 04-69: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $1,675,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 2004B AND PLEDGING FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF NET
REVENUES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Osmek and, after a full discussion thereof and upon a vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Brown, Hanus, Meisel, Osmek and
Meyer; and the following voted against the same: None. Whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was duly held at the City Hall
on May 25, 2004, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., for the purpose in part, of considering
proposals and awarding the sale of $500,000 General Obligation Equipment
Certificates, Series 2004C.
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The following members were present: Mayor Meisel, Councilmembers Brown,
Hanus, Osmek and Meyer, and the following were absent: None.
Member Hanus introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 04-70: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT
CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004C, AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT
THEREOF
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Brown and, after a full discussion thereof and upon a vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Brown, Hanus, Meisel, Osmek and
Meyer; and the following voted against the same: None. Whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
6.1 Greenwa¥ Trail
John Cameron informed the Council that because of the proposed development by
Mound Harbor Renaissance Development, and the City's involvement in trying to go
ahead with the possible dredge and dock system, the proposed trail will be in the way.
It would have to be crossed many times to do the dredge and could also affect the
layout as to how to do the development. It was determined that the up-charge for
delaying the portion of the trail affected would be much less than the repair if it were to
be constructed now.
It was the consensus to have John Dean prepare the necessary documents for
agreements with appropriate entities to accommodate the delay of that portion of the
trail project, noting that all charges involved would be borne by MHRD. These
agreements will be placed on the June 8th agenda.
7. Action on Proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Membrane Structures
Sarah Smith reviewed the proposed ordinance before the Council. It has been revised
as suggested at an earlier meeting. John Dean suggested a few changes in wording
regarding structures on public property.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to pass the following noted ordinance as
amended. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 02-2004: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 350.310
(DEFINITIONS) AND 350.435 (ACCESSORY BUILDINGS) OF THE MOUND CITY
CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO ADOPT REGULATIONS REGARDING THE
PLACEMENT OF MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
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8. Planninq Commission Report/Recommendation: Lake Access for Parcels
Which are Physically Separated/Applicable Subdivision Procedure-~
After discussion it was decided that this item will be referred back to the Planning
Commission for their consideration and recommendation. Both Sarah Smith and David
Osmek were absent from the Planning Commission where this was discussed and
Smith would like to craft some language and take it back to them one more time. This
item will be put on the June 8th Council agenda.
8.1 Memorial Day
Bob Brown, because he and Mark Hanus are both Veterans, wanted the public to be
aware of and invite their participation in the Memorial Day Parade and the ceremony at
Mound Bay Park and at all of the city's cemeteries.
9. Miscellaneous/Correspondene
A. Minutes: Planning Commission - May 3 & 17, 2004
B. FYI: Halstead Point sketch plan
C. Notes: Hennepin County 15 Project
D. Correspondence: LMCD
E. LMC: Friday/Monday Fax
F. Report: Finance Department-April 2004
G. FYI: Contribution of charitable gambling funds from Jaycees
H. Report: 2004 Open Book Meeting
I. Correspondence: Mediacom
J. Correspondence: Westonka Healthy Community Collaborative
K. Calendar: LMCC
10. Adjourn
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Attest: Bonnie F~itter, City Cl~rk
Mayor Pat Meisel
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