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CITY OF MOUND
SEPTEMBER 7, 2006
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in special
session on Thursday, September 7, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers of city
hall.
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers David Osmek, Bob Brown, Mike
Specht, and John Beise
Others Present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Finance
Director Gino Businaro, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Community Development
Director Sarah Smith, Parks Superintendent Jim Fackler.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Consideration and any necessary action on Lost Lake Dredge Project bids
Carlton Moore stated that the Council previously authorized advertisement for bids for
the re-dredge of Lost Lake, and that negotiations are still ongoing with Veit to correct
the dredge problem. He requested consideration of a Resolution Declaring Contractor
in Default to preserve the rights of the city if case of potential litigation.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0.06-98: RESOLUTION DECLARING CONTRACTOR DEFAULT
3. Construction Permit No. 33-06 with HCRRA
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 06-99: RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
NO.33-06 BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUND AND HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL
RAILROAD AUTHORITY (HCRRA) FOR SITE AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARKING DECK AND OTHER RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TRANSIT DISTRICT
4. Adjourn
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Beise to adjourn at 6:10 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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Mayor Pat Meisel
MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 7, 2006
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
special session on Tuesday, September 7, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in the council
chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers David Osmek, Bob
Brown, Mike Specht, and John Beise.
Others present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter,
Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Parks Superintendent Jim
Fackler, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Public Works Superintendent
Greg Skinner, Finance. Director Gino Businaro, Catherine Pausche, Liquor Store
Manager John Colotti, Police Chief Jim Kurtz, Skip Johnson, Mark Hanus, Jason
Hirdler, Ben Withhart, Donna smith, Roger Reed, Lee Greenslit.
1. Open meeting
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Presentation of "before and after" of dump/plow trucks in City Hall
parking lot
The Public Works Department brought three dump/plow trucks up to City Hall to
show the council how they renovated them.
3. Opening Comments
Mayor Meisel reviewed the budget process and acknowledged Donna Smith
representing the Gillespie Center.
4. Representatives from the Gillespie Center
Donna Smith reviewed various functions and activities that take place at the
Gillespie Center. Ben Withhart requested support from the Council, stating that
maintenance budget per year for the Center is $125,000, with $75,000 for
staffing. He requested consideration of a $50,000 contract for services with the
Center. Mayor Meisel thanked them for coming and informed them that their
request would be taken under consideration.
5. Discussion of Proposed Budget
The proposed budget was discussed, with proposed changes presented to the
Council. After discussion, it was the majority consensus to; change the Police
Department overtime to $55,000, eliminate cookies at council meetings ($300),
change Gillespie Center to $4,000, retain the Spirit of the Lakes Festival at
$1500, remove replacement of Council chairs ($5,500), and change skate park
maintenance to $5,000 (to come from general fund, not park dedication funds).
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Mound City Council Minutes -September 7, 2006
Osmek stated that with the tax capture rate at 96.25%, the general levy would be
12.8% and the fund balance would be 20.09%.
Adjustments will be made to reflect indicated changes for consideration at the
September 14th meeting.
6. Adiourn
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
Mayor Pat Meisel
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