2005-02-22
MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 22, 2005
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city
hall.
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers Mike Specht, John Beise, and
David Osmek.
Member Absent: Councilmember Bob Brown
Others Present: City Attorney John Dean, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Public Works
Director Carlton Moore, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Finance
Director Gino Businaro, Cheryl Martin, Christopher Lowe, Bill Jacobwith, Ed Farr, Scott
& Jane Kempf, Dave Callister, Adam Parker, Mike Seeland.
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 even 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
Beise requested the addition of Item 8A, Mound Bay Park Signage.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to approve the agenda as amended. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Osmek to approve the consent agenda. Upon roll call
vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes of February 8, 2005 and February 15, 2005.
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $577,445.88.
C. Set special meeting workshops:
1) Emergency Response Training -March 15, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
2) Policy Making, Part I -Communications Protocols -March 16, 6:30 p.m.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 05-33: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZINGN SUBMITTAL OF
2005 GRANT APPLICATION FOR RECYCLING AND EXECUTION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT
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E. Park and Open Space Commission Appointment -Don Heywood
F. Approve Garbage Collection License Renewals for BFI, Waste Management and
Randy's Sanitation.
5. Comment & Suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
None were offered.
6. Public Hearing
A. Review of Conditional Use Permit -Planned Industrial Area (PIA) Amendment and
other related land use and Preliminary Plat Application(s) from Mike Seeland on
behalf of Mound Mini-Storage, LLC, to subdivide Portions of the Balboa Business
Center property located at 5300 Shoreline Drive.
Sarah Smith reviewed the application for a Conditional Use Permit-Planned Industrial
Area (CUP-CIA) amendment from Michael J. Seeland on behalf of Mound Mini-Storage,
LLC, for the property located at 5300-5400 Shoreline Drive. The applicant is proposing
to acquire and lease portion(s) of the Balboa Business Center for the purpose of
operating an internal mini-storage facility, outdoor storage lot and truck rental business.
The proposal also requires other approvals by the City of Mound including, but not
limited to; Operations Permit, Variance(s), and Preliminary Plat.
Smith presented two options for proposed fencing and landscaping. One shows a
wrought iron fence with a few shrubs, and the other is a black chain-link fence with
numerous trees and plantings.
Mayor Meisel opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Bill Jacobwith, 5280 Lynwood Blvd., voiced concern over where the entrances are
located. He feels that every car that comes out to go west will shine their headlights
directly into his living room. He'd like to see the entrances moved to come out at the
cross streets, not mid-block.
Chris Loew, 2181 Fairview, asked about the lighting on the exterior of the building. At
two blocks away, the exterior lighting still shines in his window. If the lighting can be
shielded in conjunction with this project, he would appreciate it.
Mary Moon, 5280 Lynwood Blvd., asked about the hours of operation. Meisel stated
that the Planning Commission recommended a 10:00 p.m. closing time but the Council
hasn't decided on that yet. Moon suggested 9:00 p.m. on week nights and 10:00 p.m.
on week-ends. She also suggested a start time of 7:00 a.m. instead of 6:00 a.m.
Jane Kempf, 2207 Centerview, was confused and said the story has been changing
from one meeting to another. Originally she was told that the berm was going to be built
up and a fence, not chain link, and numerous shrubs were going to be installed. Now
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it's been changed. Meisel reminded her that the final decision is the Council's and that
is why two alternative were presented for the fence and landscaping.
Jane Kempf stated she would like more plantings and the chain link fence vs. the
wrought iron.
Greg Fenzl, 2212 Fairview, also wanted the lighting corrected, and prefers the option of
the black chain link fence and plantings over the wrought iron.
Ed Farr of Farr Architects, representing the applicant, addressed some of the stated
concerns. He feels that the traffic and car lights shining into Jacobwith's house will be
much less than if the use for that building were industrial with hundreds of employees
were coming and going. He offered to plant 3-4 trees on Jacobwith's property to help
buffer the light, but there is no room for plantings on his lot.
Meisel asked Farr about maintenance of the plantings and was informed that the
maintenance would be contracted and the area will be well maintained.
Mike Seeland, applicant, addressed the hours of operation, stating that he could live
with the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 6:00 a.m. to
~" 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. It was also noted that the indoor storage will be
accessible 24 hours per day.
Mayor Meisel closed the hearing at 8:27 pm.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to adopt the following resolution as amended.
All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-34: RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF AN
OPERATIONS PERMIT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND VARIANCES FOR
MOUND MINI-STORAGE, LLC. CASES #04-45, 04-46 AND 04-47.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adopt the following resolution as amended.
All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-35: RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5300 SHORELINE
DRIVE (PID #13-117-24-34-0110) INTO TWO PARCELS. CASE #04-49.
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8. Pre-sale of 2005 Bond Issues
Dave Callister of Ehlers & Associates, presented the Pre-sale Report on three bond
issues; $1,765,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A, $3,325,000
General Obligation Utility Bonds, Series 20056, and $285,000 General Obligation
Equipment Certificates, Series 2005C.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-36: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
$1,765,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2005A
$3,325,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 20056
$285,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005C
8A. Mound Bay Park Signape
Beise presented a proposed change to the signage at Mound Bay Park, adding April 1St
through November 1St, to the sign that reads No Trailer Parking Saturdays, Sundays,
and Holidays. The reason for this change is to better accommodate the people who ice
fish and use portable fish houses, etc. It was suggested that this be referred to staff for
input and evaluation.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Osmek to refer this proposed sign change to staff for
input and evaluation, and have a resolution implementing the proposed change on the
next agenda for consideration. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
9. Miscellaneous/Correspondence
A. Troup 569 in attendance at February 22"d meeting
B. Minutes: Mound Business Committee
Planning Commission - Jan.24 and Feb. 7, 2005.
C. Newsletters: The Brim Report
D. Report: Mound Fire Relief Association
Finance Department -Jan. 2005
E. Correspondence: Greenfield article
Met Council Livable Communities Grant Awards
10. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
Mayor Pat Meisel
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