2020-11-24 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 24, 2020
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Centennial Building.
Members present: Mayor Ray Salazar; Council Members Jeff Bergquist, Paula Larson, and
Sherrie Pugh. Council Member Velsor arrived at 7:15 pm.
Members absent: None
Others present: City Manager Eric Hoversten, Fin Dir/Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Pausche
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 7:01 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
MOTION by Bergquist, seconded by Larson, to approve the agenda. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Larson, seconded by Pugh, to approve the consent agenda. Upon roll call vote, all
voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $401,352.56
B. Approve minutes: 11-10-20 regular & 11-13-20 special meetings
C. RESOLUTION NO. 20-114: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR
SERVICES WITH WECAN FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF RELATED EXPENSES
D. Approve Abstract of Votes Cast in the Precincts of the City of Mound for the
November 3, 2020 General Election
E. Approve Pay Request #1 in the amount of $109,257.98 to Allied Blacktop Co. for the
2020 Seal Coat Project PW 20-08
F. Approve Pay Request in the amount of $889,011.25 to Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services for the 2018 Street, Utility and Retaining Wall Improvement
Project, Westedge Blvd Project PW 18-01
5. Comments and su estions from citizens resent on an item not on the a enda.
Councilmember Pugh raised concerns that the next meeting has an important issue on the
agenda and raised the question whether people whom don't feel comfortable due to COVID-19
can write-in advance or is there a way they can present an oral statement remotely. Salazar
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agreed and encouraged anyone whom can't attend to call a council member, write, email or
drop-off a letter at City Hall.
6. Evaluation of the performance of the City Manager Eric Hoversten (This portion of the
meeting may be closed to the public)
Mayor stated this meeting is being closed under Minnesota Statues, Section 13D.05, to
evaluate the performance of Eric Hoversten, an individual subject to the Council's authority.
Motion by Bergquist, seconded by Pugh, to close the meeting. All voted in favor.
Mayor Salazar closed the meeting at 7:09 pm.
7. Motion to reopen/discussion and possible action on City Manager Employment Agreement
Mayor Salazar reopened the meeting at 9:25 pm and gave a summary that the council delivered
the City Manager performance evaluation noting everything is going very well.
8. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from Council members/City Manager:
Mayor Salazar announced Mound will plow the Dakota Regional Trail from Seton Bridge to the
parking deck, or approximately 1.1 miles. Hoversten noted Three Rivers Park District will
reimburse the city for $500 of the expense.
Hoversten noted December 8, January 12 and 26 will take place in the Westonka Performing
Arts Center. Hoversten thanked all involved in last Saturday's tree lighting ceremony.
Hoversten said Hennepin County has announced additional economic relief funds targeting
restaurant/hospitality, gyms and those businesses impacted by recent closures. Hoversten said
additional funds may be forthcoming, so encouraged people to resume watching the
developments closely as timelines are tight.
Velsor asked about the County 44 & 110 intersection conversation and Hoversten noted a
resolution was passed and encouraged any Council Members to reach out to the new county
commissioners. Salazar asked Hoversten to share their contact information.
Mayor Salazar wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
B. Reports: Fire Department — October 2020
C. Minutes:
D. Correspondence: 2020 Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Activity Report
4925 Bartlett Blvd Storm Drain Alterations Completion Memo
9. Adjourn
MOTION by Bergquist, seconded by Velsor, to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
Mayor Raymond J. Salazar
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk