2020-10-13 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 13, 2020
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Westonka Schools Performing Arts Center in
Minnetrista.
Members present: Mayor Ray Salazar; Council members Phil Velsor, Jeff Bergquist, Paula
Larson, and Sherrie Pugh
Members absent: None
Others present: City Manager Eric Hoversten, Fin Dir/Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Pausche, City
Engineer Brian Simmons, Mike Klauda, Collin Charlson, Ellie Dahl, Jamie Cater, Sargent Kenny
Beck, Andrew Myers
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 7:05 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
Pausche noted Agenda Item 11. Bond Sale should read $8,470,000 instead of the original
$8,915,000 because the bonds sold at a premium and noted the additional pages of the S&P
bond rating report and the bond sale proposal and bid tabulation.
Salazar requested item 4A be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
MOTION by Velsor, seconded by Larson, to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Larson, seconded by Pugh, to approve the consent agenda as amended. Upon roll
call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Removed.
B. Approve minutes: 09-22-20 regular meeting.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 20-96: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2020 CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT (CBD) PARKING MAINTENANCE ROLL TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR AT 5% INTEREST LEVY #20519
D. RESOLUTION NO. 20-97: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT
FOR CITY/CRESCENT PARK PROPERTY
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E. RESOLUTION NO. 20-98: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LASERFICHE LICENSING
OUTSIDE OF BUDGET
F. Cancel December 22, 2020 regular City Council meeting
G. Approve Pay Request #3 in the amount of $16,150.00 to Minnesota Paving & Materials
for the 2019 Swenson Park Tennis Court Project, PW -19-06
4A. Removed. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $1,287,248.84.
Mayor Salazar asked about the charge for use of the Westonka Performing Arts Center and
Pausche noted they are only billing the labor cost of the host and technology assistant
which varies based on length of meeting.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Bergquist, to approve the payment of claims. Upon roll
call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
5. Comments and su-cliciestions from citizens present on any item not on theagenda.
Andrew Myers, 110 Sunrise Ave, Tonka Bay, said he chaired the Minnetonka Beach Planning
Commission for 10 years and is a small business owner in the district who is running for
Minnesota House of Representatives District 33A. Myers said he is interested in working closer
with the cities and small businesses in the district, noting that he is running to rebuild the
economy and protect our tax dollars as the State is running a big deficit due to the pandemic.
Myers said his website is andrew@andrewmyers.com.
Mayor Salazar thanked Myers for attending and wished him the best.
Pugh noted Saturday was the last day of the Farmers Market for this season noting how much it
has grown and what an asset is for our community.
6. Orono Sergeant Kenny Beck presenting the Mound activity report for September
Sergeant Beck said there were 149 calls for service including 54 medical/lift assist and welfare
checks, 8 thefts, 3 alarms, 8 domestics, 8 traffic, 1 sex crime, 12 CSO requests, 1 drug, 8
property crimes among others noting it was a high-volume call month. Beck said the skate park
is becoming a nuisance and that thanked the city for investing in the camera upgrade.
Hoversten said in cooperation and financial support from the Crime Prevention Fund, the
cameras were installed yesterday.
Beck said that is good to hear as they were called for a fire in the woods nearby. Salazar asked
if the cameras will be real time and Hoversten said they will be play back at this time.
Larson said she received a call from a Minnetrista resident whose daughter was involved in an
car accident on Friday night who praised the Orono Police Department and Mound Fire
Department for the way she was treated and calmed.
7. Public Hearin - s
A. Action on Resolution Adopting Assessment for Delinquent Municipal Utility Bills and
Certifying to the County Auditor at 5% Interest — Levy # 20520
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Pausche noted that this roll is actually lower than the amounts in 2019 and that much of this
gets paid by the November 15, 2020 deadline in order to avoid assessment to taxes.
Mayor Salazar opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. and upon receiving no comments,
closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
MOTION by Bergquist, seconded by Pugh, to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-99: RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR DELINQUENT
MUNICIPAL UTILITY BILLS AND CERTIFYING TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AT 5%
INTEREST - LEVY #20520
B. Action on Resolution Adopting Assessment for Miscellaneous Expenses and Certifying to
the County Auditor at 5% Interest — Levy #20521
Pausche noted that there was only one minor miscellaneous abatement eligible for
assessment to taxes.
Mayor Salazar opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. and upon receiving no comment,
closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
MOTION by Velsor, seconded by Larson, to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-100: RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES AND CERTIFYING TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AT 5%
INTEREST - LEVY # 20521
C. Action on Resolution Adopting Assessment for 2019 Street & Utility Improvement Project —
Sherwood Rd, City Project No. PW -19-01, Levy #20522
Simmons did a brief presentation of the information included in the packet, including the fact
that this project was repackaged multiple times to receive more favorable bids and
outcomes. Simmons said this was the only one of three proposed cul-de-sacs to be totally
improved. Simmons noted a Bolton & Menk engineer is in the lobby to address any
completion of work issues. Simmons said the hearing is part of MSS Chapter 429 process
to allow for special assessments based on an equivalent residential unit (ERU) for
residential parcels where all are charged the same amount regardless of linear frontage.
Discussion ensued on how the utility funds contributed to the reconstruction of the street
resulting in a street reconstruction with utility improvements resulting in lower assessments
than a street -only project.
Mayor Salazar opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. and upon receiving no comment,
closed the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
MOTION by Bergquist, seconded by Velsor, to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 20-101: RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR 2019 STREET &
UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — SHERWOOD DRIVE CITY PROJECT NO. PW -19-01
LEVY # 20522
8. Ian Johnson requesting approval refurbishment of the Information Sign at the
Surfside Boat Launch as his Eagle Scout Project
Hoversten said Johnson contacted him months ago for ideas on what could be done to refurbish
the invasive species informational sign at the Surfside Park boat launch, noting as an existing
sign, no additional sign permits would be needed.
Ian Johnson, 4763 Island View Drive, said he is a pursing his Eagle Scout designation, noting
his family recently moved to Mound and that he has fallen in love with Surfside Park & Beach.
Johnson did a presentation of pictures taken with his drone and outlined his suggested updates
to the existing sign in order to complement the Surfside Park & Beach sign. Johnson said the
redesign will be a more efficient use of space with 40 SF in an 8'X 5' sign. Johnson noted that
the footings are adequate so there is no need for additional sign approvals. Johnson said a
small space will remain at the bottom if additional information needs to be added in the future.
Johnson gave a price estimate of $620 noting he plans to raise the funds privately at no cost to
the city. Johnson said he will do simple landscape that could be added to. Johnson gave a
project schedule with an anticipated projected completion in November.
MOTION by Salazar to authorize Johnson to proceed with the Surfside sign renovation. All
voted in favor, motion carried.
9. City Engineer Brian Simmons requesting action to approve Resolution Accepting Bid
for 2020 Retaining Wall Improvements, City Project PW -20-02 and awarding contract
in the amount of $115,823.00 to Sunram Construction for the same
Simmons said coordination is going well with the property owner and that after receiving a lot of
interest from contractors, two bids were submitted with the low bid within 5% of the engineers
estimate. Simmons said the wall is located at the corner of Sulgrove and Tuxedo. Simmons
confirmed this will be a big block retaining wall. Simmons noted the wall will be completed by
end of November.
MOTION by Velsor, seconded by Bergquist, to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-102: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR 2020 RETAINING WALL
IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. PW -20-02
10. City Engineer Brian Simmons requesting discussion and action on the following:
Simmons noted this would be a preliminary design and topographic survey to determine the
extent of the cost and scope to be reviewed in January, 2021.
A. Resolution ordering preparation of report on lift station improvement project for 2021
MOTION by Bergquist, seconded by Pugh, to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-103: RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR 2021
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B. Resolution ordering preparation of report on 2021 watermain improvement project —
Lynwood West
Simmons noted that this is the same exercise to do a preliminary evaluation to determine the
cost and scope of this segment of Lynwood Blvd, which has been broken down into three
segments.
MOTION by Larson, seconded by Pugh, to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-104: RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
2021 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROEJCT — LYNWOOD WEST
11. Catherine Pausche, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, reporting on the
results of the 2020 bond sale and requesting action on resolution providing for the
issuance and sale of $8,915,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2020A
pledging for the security thereof special assessments, net revenues, and levying a tax
for the payment thereof
Pausche said the Council approved the sale of bonds at the September 8, 2020 regular meeting
to finance sewer improvements to be repaid by the levy, a fire pumper truck, and refunding of
2011 B bonds for interest rate savings. Pausche said Standard & Poors upheld the AA Stable
rating, noting 5 bids were received with the lowest bidder Piper Sandler out of Minneapolis.
Pausche said the true interest cost on the bonds is 1.090 percent and the par amount was
reduced by $445K due to a premium bid and unused discount. Pausche noted the refunding
portion will save approximately $35K per year in interest and the action tonight is to award the
bonds to Piper Sandler.
MOTION by Velsor, seconded by Larson, to adopt the following resolution as amended. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-105: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$8,470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020A, PLEDGING FOR
THE SECUITY THEREOF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, NET REVENUES, AND LEVYING A
TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF
12. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from Council members/City Manager:
Hoversten noted meetings in PAC will continue through November 17th and Staff is still working
on where meetings will take place thereafter.
Hoversten noted city hall closings for the holidays in November and December, cancellation of
the December 22 meeting, and early absentee voting continues at City Hall through November
2.
Velsor asked about intersection of CR 44 & 110 and the ongoing issues with traffic control.
Hoversten said he has recommended making it into a 4 -way stop and the County refused so he
requested evaluation of right of way clearance.
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Velsor said he does not understand the County's resistance. Hoversten said the dominant turn
is CR 110 left on CR 44 because it is unprotected. Larson noted that this is the accident she
noted earlier and said there was also a motor cycle issue the week before.
Hoversten said unfortunately the County seems to rely on warrant volumes. Simmons said if it
does not meet the warrant threshold than it is most effective for public officials to bring political
pressure to bear. Simmons is going to bring something to October 27 meeting on solutions for
the trail crossing on Lynwood Blvd. Hoversten said the County has requested the City conduct
the study in which BMI propose the scope of changes.
Salazar noted CR 44 and 110 is poorly lit and wondered if that area could be studied as well.
Simmons said the lowest cost is to make it a 4 way stop and that should only require a
resolution. An informal poll by the council directed Staff to prepare a resolution for the next
meeting.
Salazar said our primary function in government is the health, safety and welfare of our citizens
so it is frustrating to meet road blocks.
B. Reports: Finance — August YTD
Liquor Store - September
C. Minutes:
D. Correspondence: Mound Press Release — Commission Vacancies
13. Adiourn
MOTION by Velsor, seconded by Bergquist, to adjourn at 8:23 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
Mayor Raymond J. Salazar
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk