2017-03-14 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 14, 2017
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council chambers of the Centennial Building.
Members present: Mayor Mark Wegscheid, Council Members, Jennifer Peterson, Ray Salazar,
Kelli Gillispie, and Jeff Bergquist
Members absent: None.
Others present: Director of Finance and Administrative Services/Acting City Manager Catherine
Pausche, Director of Community Development Sarah Smith, Field Officer Stewart Simon, Scott
O'Brien, Roger Fink, Pat Buffington, Troy Koopman, Kevin Peterson, Yuliya Navasialetskaya,
Karen Buffington, Nicole Brodzik, Chris Valerius
Consent agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in
nature by the Council. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council
Member or citizen so requests, in which event it will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered in normal sequence.
1. Open meeting
Mayor Wegscheid called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
Wegscheid noted additional information for Agenda Item 7 and replacement page for
Agenda Item 8.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Bergquist, to approve the agenda.
All voted in favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gillispie, to approve the consent agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $287,808.40
B. Approve minutes: 2/21/17 special joint meeting - CC, PC, POSC
2/28/17 regular City Council meeting
C. RESOLUTION NO. 17-39: RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 2018 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. PW -18-01
D. RESOLUTION NO. 17-40: RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC GATHERING
PERMIT AND MUSICAL CONCERT PERMIT FOR WOUNDED WARRIOR SOLDIER
RIDE MINNESOTA SPECIAL EVENT
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5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
None offered.
6. Visit from State Senator David Osmek
Osmek said the budget process has started and that because the Republican Party is in the
majority, he is the chair of the Energy Committee. Osmek said his rural development fund
bill is pending and that the Met Council reform bill will be heard this Thursday at 4:45 by the
Transportation and Finance Committees for the language that applies to them. Osmek said
the remaining portion of the bill has to do with the assignment of board commissioners based
on county reps and elected representatives of the district, not the current appointments by
the Governor. Osmek questions if the Governor will support it, but says it is important to
raise the issue. Osmek said a "small cell" bill has stalled and that in order to make 5G work,
the density of transmitters will have to increase and the industry has asked for the
unrestricted use of public rights of way. Osmek said the advancement in technology is
desirable, but has to be balanced with a City's right to permit it, so he is working with the
LMC to protect those rights. Osmek said that he is considering running for governor in 2018.
Mayor Wegscheid thanked Osmek for taking the time to provide an update.
7. Planning Commission Recommendation
Consideration on PC Case No. 16-40 - Variance
Proposed house/garage addition project 5488 Tonkawood Road
Applicant: Christine Valerius
Smith said the applicant has requested the item be tabled and has agreed to extend the
deadline for action for another 60 days as allowed by State Statute. Staff recommends
tabling the item and noted the date has to be specified.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Bergquist, to table consideration of the following
resolution until the April 11, 2017 regular meeting. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 17 -XX: RESOLUTION DENYING A VARIANCE FOR 5488
TONKAWOOD ROAD
8. Consideration of Ordinance amending Chapter 46 of the Mound City Code as it relates
to Offenses Involving Public Safety
Smith introduced the draft ordinance to regulate residency parameters for Level III Sex
Offenders. Smith noted Orono adopted a similar ordinance, that restricts proximity to
daycare centers, schools, parks, and playgrounds. Smith said the Level III sex offense is
public information and can be regulated. Staff is recommending approval of the ordinance
and the resolution to publish by title and summary.
Smith noted no public hearing is required as it is not an amendment to the zoning ordinance.
Smith also noted a violation of this ordinance is a misdemeanor and would not result in the
offender being removed from the home.
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Requested Actions:
A. Action Approving Ordinance amending Mound City Code Chapter 46 as it relates
to Offenses Involving Public Safety
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gillispie, approving the following ordinance. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
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B. Approve Resolution to allow for publication of Ordinance by title and summary
(requires 4/5s vote of City Council to approve)
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gillispie, approving the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-41: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF AN
ORDINANCE BY TITLE AND SUMMARY
9. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from Council Members
B. Reports: Finance Department - January, 2017 YTD
Fire Department - February 2017
C. Minutes: Planning Commission - February 7, 2017
D. Correspondence:
10. Adjourn
MOTION by Peterson, seconded by Bergquist, to adjourn at 7:17 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
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Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk
Mayor Mark Wegscheid