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MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2007
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Thursday, January 9, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in the council
chambers of city hall.
Members Present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers David Osmek, Mike
Specht, John Beise and Greg Skinner.
Others Present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, City
Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public
Works Director Carlton Moore, Parks Superintendent James Fackler, Liquor
Store Manager John Colotti, Cklair Hasse, Dennis Richardson, Mary McKinley,
Leah Weycker, Karl Weisenhorn, Cindy Goodrich, Janie Skinner, Nicole
Maddock, Sue Schwalbe, Phil Baumel, Wayne Davis, Scott Qualle, John Colotti,
Betsy Brady, Michael & Mo Mueller, Connie Meyer, Cheryl Martin.
Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to
be routine in nature by the Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There
will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen
so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and considered in normal sequence.
1. Open meetinct
Acting Mayor Beise called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Swearing-in of Councilmembers
Mayor Mark Hanus and Councilmembers David Osmek and Greg Skinner took
the oath of office.
Acting Mayor Beise turned the meeting over to Mayor Hanus.
3. Approve agenda
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to approve the agenda. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to approve the consent agenda. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes of the December 12, 2006 special meeting, the
December 12, 2006 regular meeting, and the December 18, 2006 special
meeting.
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $594,490.64.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 07-01: RESOLUTION APPOINTING GINO
BUSINARO, FINANCE DIRECTOR, AS ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR
2007
D. RESOLUTION NO. 07-02: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LAKER
AS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2007
E. RESOLUTION NO. 07-03: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF AT LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY CLERK
F. RESOLUTION NO. 07-04: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF AT LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY
TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR
G. RESOLUTION NO. 07-05: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 2007
H. RESOLUTION NO. 07-06: RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PARKS
SUPERINTENDENT JIM FACKLER AS ASSISTANT WEED
INSPECTOR FOR 2007
I. Approve request from Mound Police Department for kennel permit for the
year 2007
J. Approve proposed changes to 2007 Dock Location Map as presented
K. RESOLUTION NO. 07-07: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXTENSION
AGREEMENT (#A14569) WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY REGARDING
ELECTRONIC PROPRIETARY GEOGRAPHICAL DIGITIZED DATA
BASE (EPDB) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
THE EXTENSION AGREEMENT
L. Approve application from Knights of Columbus to conduct excluded bingo
M. RESOLUTION NO. 07-08: RESOLUTION APPROVING LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED
DISTRICT (MCWD) TO ALLOW USE OF THE MINNEHAHA CREEK
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT MODEL (MCWMM) BY THE CITY OF
MOUND AND ITS DESIGNATED CONSULTANTS
N. RESOLUTION NO. 07-09: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
HARRISON BAY WATERMAIN CROSSING PROJECT
O. Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($3,802.35) for Well #3
Pump House, as submitted by Magney Construction
P. Approve payment request in the amount of $1,633.25 by American
Engineering Testing, Inc. for Well #3 Pump House Project
Q. RESOLUTION NO. 07-10: RESOLUTION REPLACING RESOLUTION
06-117 DATED OCTOBER 10, 2006 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
APPROVING A WAIVER OF PLATTING REQUEST FROM CHRIS
MORTON FOR WAIVER OF PLATTING APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4886 BARTLETT BOULEVARD TO CREATE THREE (3)
LOTS. P&Z CASE #06-28. PID #13-117-24-44-0110
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R. RESOLUTION NO. 07-11: RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT
WITH WALDRON AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE BUILDING
,
COMMERCIAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MOUND
S. ORDINANCE NO. 01-2007: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
380 OF THE MOUND CITY CODE AS IT RELATES TO ESTABLISHING
LAND USE FEES FOR THE CITY OF MOUND
T. RESOLUTION NO. 07-12: RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT (HCRRA)
U. RESOLUTION N0.07-13: RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAVID OSMEK
AS ACTING MAYOR FOR 2007
V. RESOLUTION NO. 07-14: RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on
tl~e agenda. None were offered.
6. Public hearing
PC Case No. 06-46 - 2-lot major subdivision of property located at 2270
Lanadon Lane
Sarah Smith reviewed the application submitted by E.E.G.E., LLC, for a major
subdivision to create two parcels at 2270 Langdon Lane. The applicant has
indicated that the existing home, garage and shed are to be removed.
Mayor Hanus opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m., and upon hearing no public
comment, closed the hearing at 7:45 p.m.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-15: RESOLUTION APPROVING A MAJOR
SUBDIVISION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2270 LANGDON LANE.
P&Z CASE #06-42. PID #14-117-24-43-0032
7. Discussion/action directing Liquor Store Manager John Colotti to seek
legislators' assistance preventing wine in grocery stores
John Colotti appeared before the Council asking for their support in signing
letters to Senator Gen Olson and Representative Steve Smith, urging them to
oppose legislation proposed by the Minnesota Grocer's Association that would
allow sales of wine in grocery stores in Minnesota.
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MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to approve the letters for signature, and
councilmembers can individually decide if they want to sign them or not. Specht
indicated he would not sign it because of his strong belief in free enterprise. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Osmek to reconsider Item 4B, payment of
claims, because this approval requires a roll call vote. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Osmek to approve payment of bills in the
amount of $594.490.64. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
8. Miscellaneous/Correspondence
A. Reports: Councilmember Specht announced a Spirit of the Lakes Festival
meeting on January 18, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at the high school. Anyone
interesting in volunteering or offering ideas is urged to attend.
B. Newsletter: Gillespie Center
C. Correspondence: Info to councilmembers on Radio Read Meter Upgrade
Project; Resignation of Michelle Olson from the Parks, Open Space, and
Docks Commission; and Resignation of Officer William Murray.
9. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
Mayor Mark Hanus
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