2017-05-09 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 9, 2017
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Centennial Building.
Members present: Mayor Mark Wegscheid, Council Members Ray Salazar, Jeff Bergquist,
Jennifer Peterson, and Kelli Gillispie
Members absent: none
Others present: City Manager and Director of Public Works Eric Hoversten, Director of Finance
and Administrative Services Catherine Pausche, Pam Myers, Todd Jable, Alec Jable, Dean
Umbehocker, Carter Umbehocker, Zachary Miller, Thomas Miller
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 Alleaiance
3. Approve agenda
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Bergquist, to approve the agenda with additions and
amendments. 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 $142,998.04
B. Approve Minutes: 04-18-17 Special Meeting Workshop
04-25-17 Regular Meeting
C. Approve Pay Request #2, in the amount of $68,656.24 from Widmer Construction, LLC:
Island Park Water Main Loop, City Project PW -15-10
D. RESOLUTION NO. 17-66: RESOLUTION APPROVING PERMITS FOR 2017 SPIRIT
OF THE LAKES FESTIVAL AND WAIVING FEES DUE TO PUBLIC PURPOSE OF
GATHERING
E. RESOLUTION NO. 17-67: RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC GATHERING
PERMIT AND MUSICAL CONCERT PERMITS FOR WEDDING AT SURFSIDE PARK
AND BEACH ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
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F. RESOLUTION NO. 17-68: RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC GATHERING
PERMIT FOR 2017 MINNETONKA BASS CLASSIC FISHING TOURNAMENT BEING
HELD ON JUNE 3, 2017 AT SURFSIDE PARK AND BEACH
G. RESOLUTION NO. 17-69: RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC GATHERING
PERMIT AND MUSICAL CONCERT PERMITS FOR 2017 MUSIC IN THE PARK
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT SURFSIDE PARK AND BEACH AND MOUND
HARBOR DISTRICT AND WAIVING FEES DUE TO PUBLIC PURPOSE OF
GATHERING
H. RESOLUTION NO. 17-70: RESOLUTION OF SPONSORSHIP AS RELATED TO THE
SOUTHWEST TRAILS SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
1. Approve application and permit for a 1 day temporary consumption and display permit
for the Northwest Tonka Lions May 18, 2018 fundraiser for and at WeCAN, 5213
Shoreline Blvd, Mound, MN
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
6. Dr. Pamela Myers, with a bi-annual Westonka Historical Society update
Dr. Pamela Myers serves on the Board of the Westonka Historical Society but noted she
currently lives in Minnetonka. Myers provided a handout that included a financial report
from January through April 2017, a list of activities and services to the community. Myers
noted the backside showed healthy website traffic which is indicative of the increased
number of resources including newsletters and history talks that has fostered connections
with people far from Minnesota. Myers said the Mound Westonka Class of 2018 will be the
100th graduating class and the Museum has compiled information on the townships that
came together to open a high school. Myers told of other stories, including the old
telephone directories providing Rural Route numbers that can be used to convert to present
day addresses.
Myers noted a new event called "Treasures Uncovered" will be held at Lake Minnetonka
Shores on Saturday, September 23rd from 10 am to 12 noon where people can have an
appraisal of family heirlooms or antiques if they make a donation to the Museum.
Mayor Wegscheid thanked Myers and the volunteers for providing this valuable service.
7. Eric Hoversten, City Manager, with an update for the Council regarding Citizen Input
at April 25, 2017 meeting regarding 1672 Eagle Lane
Hoversten said at the April 25th meeting, Mr. Paul Kaster, 2600 Casco Point Road,
addressed council with concerns about a neighboring property abutting his rental property at
1672 Eagle Lane. Hoversten said there were outstanding building permits, and that a final
inspection for permits was due/performed May 1St with erosion control issues noted and the
issue being turned over to Field Officer Stewart Simon. Hoversten said the homeowner has
been contacted, but is struggling with an unresponsive contractor which may lead to a
voluntary abatement in order to facilitate remedy from the contractor. Kaster's tenant has
been and will continue to be included in the terms of the resolution.
Hoversten advised the public that "cheap is not always cheaper" and to vet contractors and
get referrals. Staff recommends having the contractor apply for the permits and not the
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property owner which helps to ensure accountability. The Mayor noted that a contractor's
willingness to pull a permit is another indication of their level of accountability.
Hoversten noted said this may come back to the Council again.
8. Action closing the meeting under Minnesota Statutes, Section 1313 03, to consider
strategies related to labor negotiations under the Public Employment Labor Relations
Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 179A (see separate packet)
Mayor Wegscheid read the text of Agenda Item 8. MOTION by Salazar, seconded by
Gillispie, to close the meeting under Minnesota Statues, Section 13D.03. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
The meeting was closed at 7:20 pm and the Council retreated to the Conference Room.
The meeting was reopened at 8:20 pm.
9. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from Council Members
Hoversten noted the following upcoming events:
• May 20 - Mound Farmers' Market and More begins
• June 3 - Fire Dept fish fry. Tickets will be sold door-to-door by the firefighters. Tickets
can also be purchased at City Hall.
• July 21 & 22 - Spirit of the Lakes Festival
Hoversten also noted that drivers should use caution in the many work zones around the
City and follow all posted detours, slow down and sign up for alerts on the City's website.
Mayor Wegscheid congratulated Westonka High School English Teacher Corey Bulman for
being awarded the 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and noted it is a great reflection on
our community to have such quality schools and teachers.
B. Reports: Finance Department - March 2017 YTD
Harbor Wine & Spirits - April 2017
C. Minutes: Parks & Open Spaces - March 9, 2017
D. Correspondence:
10. Adjourn
MOTION by Gillispie, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn at 8:28 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
pm ` Mayor Mark Wegscheid
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk