2021-08-10 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 10, 2021
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Centennial Building.
Members present: Mayor Ray Salazar; Council members Phil Velsor, Paula Larson, and Jason
Holt
Members absent: Sherrie Pugh
Others present: City Manager Eric Hoversten, City Clerk Kevin Kelly, City Engineer Brian
Simmons, Orono Police Department (OPD) Sergeant Tim Sonnek, James Bleichner, Crystal
Salazar, Zena Vitez, Catherine Cook and Christine DeVilliers.
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
Hoversten added an addition item, 41, to the consent agenda; a musical concert permit for
August 14, 2021 at 3343 Warner Lane.
MOTION by Velsor, seconded by Holt, to approve the amended agenda. All voted in favor.
Motion
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Larson, seconded by Velsor, to approve the amended consent agenda. Upon roll
call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $309,853.07.
B. Approve minutes: 7-27-21 regular meeting
C. RESOLUTION NO. 21:78 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDING RESOLUTION 21-
06 DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 2021
D. Approve Pay Request No. 1, in the amount of $115,642.47 paid to Allied Blacktop
Company, for the 2021 Seal Coat Project, PW-21-07
E. Approve Pay Request No. 1, in the amount of $8,849.25 paid to Derau Construction, for
the City Entrance Monumentation Project, City Project PW-21-13;
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F. Retaining Wall Improvements, Norlings Lake Minnetonka Landscapes 2020 Retaining
Wall Project, PW-20-04
G. Asphalt Repaving for Basketball Court, GMH Asphalt, 2021 Paving Improvement
Project; PW-21-11
H. RESOLUTION NO. 21:79 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-112
AUTHORIXING EMPLOEE RECOGNITION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
(added) RESOLUTION NO. 21:80 RESOLUTION APPROVING MUSICAL CONCERT
PERMIT FOR 3343 WARNER ROAD ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2021.
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
None were offered.
6. Orono Police Sergeant Tim Sonnek presenting the Mound activity report for July
Sonnek recited statistics from July activity report which included three crashes, 11 alarms, 53
medical calls, 13 animal complaints, one assault, one burglary, 20 thefts, three damage to
property reports, nine disturbance calls, six domestic calls, eight drunken issues, six mental
health calls, 26 parking complaints,18 welfare checks and 42 traffic stops. Sonnek stated there
were 350 incidents in July and 358 in July of 2020.
Sonnek added theft reports increased in July by 150%.
Sonnek reported that Night to Unite went very well as there were 30 parties in the communities
served noting OPD officers attended parties around the City.
Sonnek said OPD has responded to thefts from the Woodhill and Wayzata Country Clubs and
reminded residents to lock their cars and take personal items out of their vehicles.
Sonnek stated that thefts have seemed to drop in Mound lately but said a new issue is with
three individuals in Mound who are currently homeless noting the OPD is working with others
agencies for assistance with this situation.
Larson asked about the burglary in the July report and if the burglary was at a home. Sonnek
said he believed the burglary was at a home and he said burglaries of homes happen when a
door is left unlocked and access is gained through the garage and/or the home.
Holt thanked the OPD for their help at the Tour de Tonka event. Sonnek said Reserve
Coordinator, OPD Officer Sterm organized the OPD detail at the Tour de Tonka event.
7. Mayor Salazar requestinq action to approve a certificate of appreciation to Mr. James
Salazar presented a certificate of appreciation to James Bleichner who has taken it upon himself to get
up early and clean up trash from public spaces in town. Salazar said Bleichner's contribution to the
City is a special situation which is heartwarming and the award of the certificate goes to a person who
has gone above and beyond the duty of an average citizen. Salazar said a recent article in the Laker
Newspaper highlighted the positive affect Bleichner has had on the City. Salazar read the Resolution
honoring Mr. Bleichner for his volunteer work.
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Bleichner said he appreciates the honor and will keep doing what he can as long as he can.
8. 2021 Pavement Improvements Project Award of Bid; PW-21-09
Simmons presented the pavement improvements which include the parking lot at the Centennial
Building. Simmons said the bids came in lower than expected and the low bidder is a
responsible contractor so Simmons recommends the contract be awarded to Bituminous
Asphalt.
MOTION by Velsor, seconded by Larson, to approve the following resolution. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR THE 2021 PAVEMENT IMROVEMENTS PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. PW-21-09
9. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from Council members/City Manager: Salazar commented on the
Night to Unit parties which were held last Tuesday and said it was a great success and it was
good to see everyone happy and smiling and he looks forward to next year's event.
Hoversten stated City Hall will be closed for Labor Day on September 6`h. Hoversten said the
Fire Department will hold an Open House on Wednesday, October 6`h and will hold a dance on
Saturday, October 9`h at the Fire Hall.
Hoversten added that Spring Park is welcoming Olympian Shane Wiskus home tomorrow night
with a parade starting at 5:00 p.m.
Salazar asked the Council to vote on the rewarding the Certificate of Achievement to Mr. James
Bleichner.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Larson, to approve a certificate of appreciation to Mr. James
Bleichner for volunteer service to the City. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
B. Reports: Engineering — June YTD
Liquor Store — July 2021
C. Minutes:
D. Correspondence:
10. Adjourn
ACTION by Velsor, seconded by Holt, to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Raymond J. Salazar
Attest: Kevin Kelly, Clerk