2019-09-24 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 24, 2019
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Centennial Building.
Members present: Mayor Ray Salazar, Council Member Jeff Bergquist, Sherrie Pugh, Phil Velsor
and Paula Larson
Members absent: None
Others present: City Manager Eric Hoversten, Director of Finance & Admin Services Catherine
Pausche, City Engineer Brian Simmons, Officer Zachary Hway, Rebecca Nachreiner, Larry
Pitsenberger, Rachel Kitt, Brent Kress, Gavin Ball, Becca Kress, Shaun Pederson, Matt Radde,
Scott Kivisto, Michael Tessen, Frank Heitz, Sami Gabriel, Tanner Sorensen, Joseph Ostlund,
George Clark, Vivion Clark, Emily Oberdeck, Linda Verkennes, Kaitlyn Gutzke, Gary Gutzke,
Jordan Simon, Josiah Elayblom, David Gustgo, Raekwon King, Dima Potapenko
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
Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event it will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
1. Open meeting
Mayor Salazar called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda, with any amendments
MOTION made by Bergquist, seconded by Velsor, to approve the agenda. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION made by Velsor, seconded by Bergquist, to approve the consent agenda. Salazar
asked for a friendly amendment to pull Item 4H, which was accepted. Upon roll call vote, all
voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims $230,189.58
B. Approve minutes: 8-13-19 & 8-27-19 regular meeting
C. Approve Pay Request #1 In the amount of $102,133.36 to Allied Blacktop for the 2019
Seal Coat Project, PW 19-08
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D. Approve Pay Request in the amount of $590.15 to Braun Intertec for Testing services for
the 2017 Street, Utility, and retaining Wall Improvement Project, PW 17-01, 02, 03
Approve Pay Request in the amount of $7,610.00 to AET for miscellaneous 2019
improvement project soil investigation services - Projects PW 19-01, 05, 06
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G. RESOLUTION NO. 19-68: RESOLUTION APPROVING MUSICAL CONCERT PERMIT FOR
MOUND HARBOR WINE & SPIRITS OCTOBERFEST SPECIAL EVENT AND BEER SALE AT
2135 COMMERCE BOULEVARD AND WAIVER OF FEE DUE TO PUBLIC PURPOSE
H. Pulled
I. Cancel December 24, 2019 regular meeting due to Christmas holiday
4H. (Pulled) Approve Resolution affirming tobacco products will not be sold at Harbor Wine
& Spirits municipal liquor store in Mound
Mayor Salazar said the decision in 2014 not to sell tobacco was mainly due to the age
differential in those legal to buy tobacco vs. legal age to buy alcohol and he does not feel the
Council should dictate what the liquor store manager can sell as the City is in the business to
make a profit.
Pugh said she proposed the resolution in the spirit of keeping up with the values the City is
endorsing in its decision to adopt Tobacco 21. Salazar said the question is where to draw the
line as alcohol is also bad for people.
Larson asked whose decision is it to choose the products. Hoversten said store management is
responsible for choosing the selection and variety. Larson said the liquor store management
should be able to sell the products they want to sell. Bergquist said he is fine giving
management the option.
No motion was made. Motion failed.
S. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on anV item not on the agenda.
Sami Gabriel said she is the Teamsters Business Agent representing the Public Works
maintenance workers.
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Mayor Salazar read a statement that said the speaker is limited to three minutes per speaker
and that the Council will not engage in discussion as Salazar anticipates Ms. Gabriel will be
discussing private personnel data.
Gabriel said the Council has received a letter from her and stated everything in the letter was
received from a public data request and noted any citizen can request the information as well.
Gabriel read the letter that described incidents/events involving the Public Works
Superintendent whom she stated is a liability to the city.
Joseph Ostlund, 3121 Drury Lane, read a prepared statement which described his work with
vulnerable patients in a hospital with the creed "Do no harm" and related the work as elected
officials and how decisions related to utility bills impact economically vulnerable citizens.
Mayor Salazar read a statement reiterating that the 2020 final budget and levy discussions will
take place at the December 10, 2019 regular meeting, when public comments will be taken.
Mayor Salazar also suggested Ostlund and viewers can stream on LMCC-TV the September 10,
2019 regular council meeting when the preliminary budget and levy were discussed.
Salazar asked one of the students to come forward to introduce the class. Raekwon King, 5977
Gumwood Road, said Mr. Kiel is their teacher for Government for 12th grade.
6. Sergeant Kenny Beck presenting the Orono Police Department August 2019 activity update
for Mound
Officer Zach Hway said he is filling in for Sergeant Beck and is here to present the report for
August 2019. Officer Hway summarized the stats included in the packet and highlighted theft
from vehicles, graffiti in the skate park, and consumer fraud scams were among the major
incidents in August.
Velsor asked if there has been thought to put up cameras at the skate park. Hway said as part
of the creative law enforcement strategies, cameras have been added.
7. Presentation by Christine Charlson requesting action on a Resolution to formally accept a
Westonka Healthy Communities Collaborative Grant in the amount of $4,000 to fund
inclusive play equipment purchase and install at Highland Park
Hoversten said Ms. Charlson was not able to attend, so he will speak on her behalf. Hoversten
said the grant funds will be used for inclusive pay equipment at Highland Park. Hoversten
thanked Ms. Charlson for being active on finding ways to make local parks more inclusive and
finding creating ways to fund the upgrades.
MOTION by Bergquist, seconded by Pugh, to approve the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-69: A RESOLUTION TO FORMALLY ACCEPT A WESTONKA HEALTHY
COMMUNITIES COLABORATIVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO FUND INCLUSIVE PLAY
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND INSTALL AT HIGHLAND PARK
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8. Action closin the meeting under Minnesota"', 1+,0C Section 13D.03 to consider
strategies related to labor negotiations under the Public Employment Labor
Relations Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 179A
MOTION by Larson, seconded by Velsor, to close the meeting. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
Mayor Salazar closed the meeting at 7:30 pm.
MOTION by Bergquist, seconded by Velsor, to reopen the meeting. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
Mayor Salazar reopened the meeting at 8:00 pm.
Mayor Salazar gave a summary of the closed meeting saying the labor negotiation status with
the Teamsters Local 320 Union was discussed and Management was given direction on how to
proceed with the mediation session scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2019.
9. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from Council members/City Manager:
The City Manager highlighted the following dates:
September 28 Harbor Wine & Spirits Oktoberfest Celebration and Beer Sale
October 8 Street Assessments public hearing
October 15 Budget workshop
November 23 WCC Tree Lighting
December 10 Final Council Meeting of the Year
B. Reports: Fire Department —August 2019
Liquor Store — August 2019
C. Minutes:
D. Correspondence: MRA Training Confirmation
10. Adjourn
MOTION made by Larson, seconded by Bergquist, to adjourn at 8:07 p.m
Motion carried.
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk
All voted in favor.
Mayor Raymond J. Salazar