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2023-08-22 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 22, 2023 The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Centennial Building. Members present: Mayor Jason Holt, Council Members, Sherrie Pugh, Paula Larson and Kathy McEnaney. Members absent: Kevin Castellano Others present: City Manager Eric Hoversten, Deputy City Manager Maggie Reisdorf, City Clerk Kevin Kelly, Community Development Director, Sarah Smith, Assistant City Planner Rita Trapp, Field Officer Andrew Drilling, John and Larissa Sundell, Sheri and Jake Kohler, Sheri Wallace, Angela Saystrom, Sherry Berard, Bart Halling, Emma Chantelle Jordahl, Chris LaTondresse. 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 Holt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve agenda Hoversten had the following amendments; meeting minutes from 8-8-2023 Council Meeting corrected on page 1733, added agenda item 6.1, the Harrison's Bay Association presentation and an additional memo added to Item 7 of the agenda. MOTION by Larson, seconded by McEnaney, to approve the amended agenda. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 4. Consent agenda MOTION by Larson, seconded by McEnaney, vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried. to approve the consent agenda. Upon roll call A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $303,453.64. B. Approve minutes: 08-08-23 Regular Meeting C. RESOLUTION NO. 23-77: RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 23-03 APPOINTING FINANCE DIRECTOR/CLERK/TREASURER CATHERINE PAUSCHE AS ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 2023 D. RESOLUTION NO. 23-78: RESOLUTION APPROVING MUSICAL CONCERT PERMIT FROM HARRISON'S BAY ASSOCIATION FOR "CARPFEST" FUNDRAISER/CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023 FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. AT 5513 SHERWOOD DRIVE Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda. None were offered. 6. Hennepin County District 6 Commissioner Chris LaTondresse LaTondresse said he is the Hennepin County (HC) Board Member representing District 6. LaTondresse said the HC Board consists of seven Board Members. LaTondresse said HC is the second largest government in the State, is the largest local government and has a budget of $2.7Billion. The HC major budget areas include: • Human Services • Resident Services • Capital Improvements • Operations • Public Works • Public Safety • Public Health LaTondresse said the way the HC system works is through partnerships with other local governments including working with the City of Mound. LaTondresse said he will be stepping down from his position to become the next CEO of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. LaTondresse said there will be a special election to replace him. LaTondresse provided an annual update and snapshot of activities of the County: • Housing Stability — 1/3 of HC households pay more than 30% of income on housing costs. o Family homelessness has more than doubled since the pandemic o 73K residents are extremely low-income and affordable housing units for fewer than 15K residents o $146million annually budgeted for resident needs for shelter, supportive housing, affordable home ownership o American Rescue Plan provided $264Million one-time funds from Federal Government o Aviva Village - first tiny home village. o Affordable Housing investments have been made recently in Hopkins and Edina Public Safety — There is a workforce shortage in HC and it is a challenge to meet needs of residents o The HC Board approved the hiring of 31 FTE deputies in HC and has expanded the North Metro Public Safety facility to enhance regional training o Public Safety and Mental Health — Embedded Social Worker (SW) program pilot started with five SW's and has grown to 45 SW's working throughout HC in police departments • Mental Health (MH) —there has been a surge in MH response calls starting with the pandemic and it has not subsided. HC has implemented the SEE Mental Health campaign to enhance visibility and reduce stigmas. LaTondresse cited statistics which showed there are more than 4/10 students who feel persistent sadness or hopelessness and 1 in 3 students experience poor MH. HC is expanding school -based MH services to every school district throughout HC • Small Business Support — HC provided over $70Million in grants to aid the economic recovery and support to small businesses including over $9.5million to businesses in HC District 6 Mound City Council Minutes - August 22, 2023 o HC has launched the Elevate Hennepin program which is new partnership that provides resources and services to small business at no cost o 2300 businesses have engaged Elevate Hennepin • Public Works o Lake Minnetonka area PW projects around the lake are ongoing and LaTondresse thanked the City for the collaboration with HC Pugh said could the Elevate Hennepin business program offer a way to market Mound through the program. LaTondresse said there could be a way to coordinate with the HC Economic Development team on that idea. LaTondresse said there is a new .25% regional sales tax to fund housing projects. o Holt said he will continue to advocate for the embedded SW Program. LaTondresse said the repeat calls for emergency services had created the need for this partnership. o LaTondresse said the Embedded SW program has led to an 80% reduction in repeat calls in certain areas. o LaTondresse said there are SW's working with the 911 Center to tailor response which doesn't need a police presence. o 74 calls in Mound were handled by the embedded SW. Holt said he appreciated LaTondresse's support of the Dakota Trail crossing and his support for the Eli Hart Foundation playground and acquiring $47K of HC funds for the playground. 6.1 Harrison's Bay Association Update Angela Saystrom from the Harrison Bay Association (HBA) provided an update on the rain barrel and rain garden projects. Saystrom said the HBA Rain Barrel Event on June 3rd was successful and provided: • 72 rain barrels distributed • 200 native plants given away • Over 200 visitors attended • Rain Barrels save 100800 gallons of water per year • 20 volunteers worked at event • Cost to City - $1,440 for the barrel and to provide labor and other support • Bolton and Menk also provided a $10.00 subsidy to each barrel The HBA hopes to double the rain barrel order for next year, to engage Minnetrista residents and to continue to offer discounts to residents. Sheri Wallace, Chair of the HBA addressed the Council. Wallace congratulated Angela Saystrom for earning her Water Steward certification. Wallace asked for the City's financial involvement for the 2024 rain barrel and other projects. McEnaney agreed that the rain barrel event was a good use of taxpayer funds and Pugh said the event also showed the voluntarism which residents provided. MOTION by Pugh, seconded by McEnaney to be financially committed to a rain barrel subsidy for 2024. All voted in favor. Motion carried. Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 Wallace provided the goals of the Rain Garden Project: • Removes pollutants • Diversion of storm water • Install deep rooted native plants • Increase in pollinator habitat • Educational outreach to residents to do something similar Wallace said the HBA received $20K from HC for a grant to complete two or three raingarden or shoreline buffer projects by March of 2025. Wallace said the grant would allow the HBA to engage with residents and team with the City on Rain Garden Design and plant education which the aim it to: o Enhance Website Information o Have on site signage o Hands on educational planning workshops Rain Garden Design and Plant Education: • Create a more groomed look and enhance use of native plants • Best practices in plant selection • Repeatable rain garden design • Maintenance manual Wallace said site plans were chosen for four projects and the two on the north shore of Harrison's Bay at Dove and Eagle Lanes both fell through as neighbors couldn't commit to the projects. Wallace said Cardinal Lane is the big project and she hopes Apple Lane to be included as both are on City owned property. Wallace said the Cardinal Lane has a very large drainage area with Apple Lane being a less significant drainage area. Apple Lane Details: • Designed Rain Garden — Hope to begin construction this fall • Remove diseased Ash Trees by City before construction • City Excavate the area • Contractor will supervise work this fall of all grading and digging • Preparation and shrub planting this fall by residents • Next spring community planting event McEnaney said she would like to tour the sites before making a decision about the scope of each of the projects. Wallace said she could give a tour of Overland, Apple and Cardinal Lanes. Wallace said the Apple Lane project will cost $8K and residents on both sides of the street agreed to take care of the installed rain garden. McEnaney asked how the HBA picked projects. Hoversten said he met with Bob Bean to assess the potential shoreline areas of Harrison's Bay and where is the highest return on City investment because there is no treatment or water treatment systems which can be improved. Wallace said the following about the Cardinal Lane Rain Garden; there is significant erosion and diseased Ash Trees with over eight feet of shoreline erosion. Wallace said the restoration of the shoreline can remove a significant amount of solids and phosphorus from the lake. Wallace said Cardinal Lane currently has rock and pavers from the street end to the shoreline and a rain garden will allow the run off from the street to settle before getting into the lake. Wallace said experts said the Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 shoreline needs rip rap to stabilize the bank. Wallace said the project will shift the path used to access the shoreline and add two rain gardens to allow run off to sink in. Wallace asked the following of the City: • Removal of diseased Ash trees • Installation of a sump at the end of Cardinal Lane • 30 feet of rip rap at a cost of $7500 • Approval of Council to make changes to public property • Collaboration and funding from City • Pre-treatment for Cardinal Lane • Shoreline restoration at Cardinal Lane • Removal of diseased trees on both Apple and Cardinal sites • Work Completed this Fall Hoversten said the area of the shoreline at Cardinal is in need of repair. Hoversten said the cost for the Sump at the end of Cardinal Lane would be $4-81K to $6-1 OK. Hoversten said this is a $15K ask and would be a cost share by both the HBA and the City. Holt said the Budget Committee meeting just met and the City can't do $20K for both projects. McEnaney said she would like to have more information before making a funding decision. Hoversten said the City already meets its MS4 permit requirements and these projects will enhance the work done previously by the City. Larson asked about access to the commons for dock program license holders. Larson asked Landsman if there is going to be adverse possession from the neighbors who take care of the rain garden property. Landsman said City property cannot be taken possession by an adverse claim. Landsman added that City property ownership can be dedicated in the plat, granted by easement or fee title ownership only. Hoversten said this project will require a Public Lands Permit which doesn't give an exclusive right to the private improvement. Holt said the Council was not wanting to expend city funds on the project and asked if the HBA could fund raise funds for the project. Wallace asked Holt if the Council was saying the HBA should pay for the Sump and the shoreline restoration. Wallace said the Lions Club is interested in assisting with funding as long as the City paid in as well. Holt said this item just came to the Council prior to the meeting. Hoversten said the project will need to be grant funded. Holt said the rip rap portion of the project could go before the DCC to request funds. Hoversten said tree removal would be a City activity. Holt said the City can also take care of labor on the site and the HBA should find other funds to pay for the Sump. 7. Consideration/action on Expansion Permit application for house remodel/garage additions project at 1717 Jones Lane (Planning Case No. 23-14) Applicants: John and Larissa Sundell Smith said this is a request is for an expansion permit by John and Larissa Sundell for their home at 1717 Jones Lane. Smith said the site is zoned as R-1, Single Family Residential and the property is 10, 357 square feet. Smith said the home was constructed in 1980. Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 Smith listed components of the project: • Addition of a 9 x 26 feet garage for third stall • Allow a second -floor addition for a master bedroom suite • Set back is 30 and the permit would allow a non -conforming setback at 22.8 feet • Expansion request is to build on top of the attached garage which is street facing • Proposed accessory structure/recreation storage in the back of the site is conforming • There is a purposed rear addition for a kitchen and a front entry which are conforming. • The garage stall addition and master bathroom are above the existing structure and the proposed garage stall being subject to the expansion permit Smith said the applicants have previously submitted a different project with a variance which was previously reviewed by the PC in July. Smith said this was a 15-foot encroachment toward the street and was unanimously rejected by the Planning Commission. Smith said the applicant revised the plan to address and respond to the PC with a new application using the same existing setbacks to remove the variance and improve site lines Smith provided additional project details: • Adds third garage stall which maintains the 22.8 setback. Side setback conforms. • Upper floor addition in non -conforming portion of main level • Building Height within requirements • Project will meet impervious surface requirements • Eaves are allowed to encroach and will need to be reduced • Coordination with MCWD for wetland, floodplain and erosion control requirement and permits • Applicant provided additional narrative in amended Council packet Smith said there is not a requirement for public comment though neighbors have been made aware of withdrawal of variance application. Smith said neighbor comments included: • Questions about options to build a conforming project • Concern about loss of view (particularly the neighbor to the north) Smith said the PC held another meeting which discussed the project and there was split vote 4-3 to deny. Smith said the reasons given for the denial was the effect on neighborhood view shed and to minimize adverse impacts. Smith said the PC votes to approve the project commented on the applicant addressing the concerns of the PC. Smith added there isn't a lakeview requirement in the City. Smith said staff recommended approval of the revised project. Smith said due to the differing staff and PC opinions on the project there is no resolution made in advance of this meeting. Smith offered the following consideration/action on the expansion permit. Smith listed potential actions: • Council could table and ask for more specific information • Make a motion to approve to direct staff to provide a resolution on consent agenda at next meeting • Resolution of denial to be acted upon on September 12t" McEnaney said she is on the PC and said with all due respect the PC members were frustrated on how the staff presented the case to the PC. McEnaney said she has reviewed the case in PC and said the structure is already non -conforming. Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 McEnaney said she voted no at the first PC meeting and voted to approved the expansion permit at the second PC meeting. McEnaney said the 7.2 feet expansion above the new garage stall sets a precedent for further non -conforming requests. McEnaney said there are other options for the applicant to pursue that would not expand the non-conformance. Larson said she was at the site and will vote to deny the application as other property owners in Mound will request similar encroachment into setbacks. McEnaney said the reason she voted yes at PC was she felt the Sundell's did address the PC concerns regarding the encroachment which was a safety issue. McEnaney voted yes at the second PC meeting in order to review the proposal again. McEnaney said this decision could be a precedent and there could be future asks for expansion of non-conformance. McEnaney said in addition that this project will affect the views of their neighbor. John and Larissa Sundell, 1717 Jones Lane, said they are appealing the 4-3 vote at PC and would like to bring greater clarity to the practical difficulties of the remodel design. Sundell thanked the staff for their professionalism and for their work on the permit proposal. Larissa said their struggle with the practical difficulty criteria is they believe much of it is up to personal interpretation and the "views" of their neighbors. Sundell said the remodel design impacts one of the Kohler's views but there are other views from the Kohler's property which would not be affected. Larissa Sundell presented photos illustrating this point regarding "views" from the Kohler's property to the Cove and the Lake. Sundell said there is nothing in the City Code regarding views though she understands the concerns of the Kohler's. John Sundell said the Kohler's said their view from their second -story deck is not affected by expansion. John Sundell said the living room window view would be blocked by the expansion but there is a sliding glass door and deck where the Kohler's will retain view of the lake. Larissa presented explanation of the practical difficulties and other planning criteria: • Reasonable use — the footprint of their home limits their options • Practical difficulties exist due to zoning updates which weren't in place when the home was built • Inability to build toward the street and not being able to park all three vehicles in the garage. • 9 x 26 third stall in garage will remove the need for a variance • No Off-street parking in place during October 1st through March/April construction schedule • Unique circumstances; garage extend to the side of property as requested by PC and neighbors • Reviewed other options for redesign • Would not alter the character of the neighborhood • Improvement to the residential use of the neighborhood • 3-stall garages and living spaces above garages currently exist in their neighborhood • John showed photos to examples of the diverse types of homes in their neighborhood • Larissa said they not asking for a variance or special privilege • Sundell's said they removed the balcony on previous plans • Larissa went through the changes to the project design per PC and neighbor requests and presented the reasonableness of their design plan. • Larissa said adding to the footprint will require the removal of mature Maple trees. • Larissa said they have been exploring options and have tried to work within the existing home and other complex factors which have been considered by the design. Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 John Sundell said one their home was conforming in 1980. John Sundell said the setbacks were reduced from a 30 feet setback after 1980 to the current 22 feet. Larissa said their request is allowed by the City code and meets zoning requirements as this project is an expansion which doesn't go further into the setback and is within height requirements. Jake and Sheri Kohler, 1703 Jones Lane, said they are neighbors to the Sundell's and stated at the PC that they have no rights to "views". Kohler said their concern is about the applicant's case which they said doesn't meet the five criteria of the practical difficulty in the expansion permit. The Kohler's said the design should follow 30-foot setback requirements. Kohler said they and other neighbors recommended options to minimize the design areas to the back yard for development. Kohler stated that the changes of the home and outbuilding are not practical difficulties. The Kohler's said they want the Sundell's to have a beautiful home but the expansion permit should be denied by the City Council. Brian Tutt, Architect of PC Homes, said he is the design builder for the project and said he did work exhaustively on the redesign options and this project truly fits the hardship for an expansion permit. Tutt said they did many different redesign scenarios following comments of the PC and neighbors. Tutt said he has designed many projects over the past 30 years and said this is text book case of a hardship. Tutt added the Sundell's have gone above and beyond to meet the PC recommendations. Steve Lillehaug, 6627 Bartlett Blvd., said the Sundell's have revised their plans based on the guidance ideas of the PC. Lillehaug said this is an expansion permit not a variance request. Lillehaug said the Sundell's property is one of the smaller houses in the neighborhood. Lillehaug said it is a well -designed house which is good for the community and wishes a lot more families would remodel their homes in Mound. Lillehaug said the Sundell's are doing the best with what they have available. Lillehaug said he is a friend of the Sundell's and of their neighbors. Lillehaug said the expansion permit allows flexibility and is an improvement to a 43-year-old house. Lillehaug said the Council should allow flexibility and make reasonable investments and asks the Council to approve the project as it is good for the community. McEnaney said the Council has a responsibility to listen to neighbors and the Sundell's did make a lot of effort to adjust their plans. McEnaney said the seven feet of expansion is too much. Larson said she attended the PC meeting and said there are 20 signatures of neighbors not happy with the redesign. Pugh said the Council has an obligation to act and she lives in a split-level house. Pugh said the City has historically downsized City lots and side setbacks in the City are small. Pugh said due to this stuff sits in driveways in the City and is an ongoing problem design -wise throughout the City. Pugh said other properties will have challenges to update and modernize their homes but what is the impact to livability if the Council adheres to strict interpretation of zoning. Holt said he is all for remodeling and the seven feet setback is a lot of area to remodel. Hoversten said the 7.2 feet non-conformance was an act by the City that came after the original build of the home. MOTION by Holt, seconded by Larson, to deny the expansion permit as the owners have other options to build a conforming project as this project doesn't meet extraordinary circumstances. Trapp said a motion to deny the application doesn't allow the applicants to have an option to redesign and sets the project back for the year. Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 Smith said the application came in to the City on July 26th. Smith said the 60-day rule is in affect based on the date the application came in to the City. Landsman and Hoversten discussed the state statute 15.99 regarding zoning action which can be extended to a total of 120 days. Hoversten said a conforming zoning application would not need to be reviewed by the Council or PC. Larson withdrew her second to the motion to deny the application and Holt withdrew his motion. MOTION by Holt, seconded by McEnaney, to table the application on or before November 141h. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 8. MCES Temporary Construction Easement for Intercept repairs Hoversten said this is a request for the City to grant an easement of approximately 700 square feet for the repair of Metropolitan Council sewer interceptor pipes. Hoversten said the Sewer Intersect Project comprises two parts; one by the Seton Channel Bridge which is a force main reconstruction of an area which has broken three times recently and causes sewage to enter into the lake. Hoversten said this project will cause traffic and other inconveniences. Hoversten said other part of the project fixes a "sag" in the pipe and needs a large hole dug in order to fix it. Hoversten said the easement is to provide the contractor space to work as they dig the hole in Shoreline Drive near the former Auditors Road intersection to the area of the driveway to the Reed and Pond building. Hoversten this project will need to be done before the Shoreline Drive resurfacing project in 2025. Hoversten said there is a Permanent Easement in place along the Dakota Trail and up to County Road 15. Hoversten said the Temporary easement will allow for access to the hole and safety inspection and equipment staging. Hoversten said the construction activity will be sequenced and there is agreement language crafted by Landsman. Hoversten said the Metropolitan Council will release the temporary easement when the trail crossing project begins in 2024. Hoversten said the western site will be done first followed by the Seton portion of the project. Hoversten said this the western portion of the project will last until late summer (August/September) of 2024 and the eastern site (Seton) will be done before the HC resurfacing project in 2025. Hoversten said he recommends approval of the easement. Landsman said the amendment language has been agreed to by both parties. MOTION by Holt, seconded by McEnaney, to approve the following resolution with addition of the early release of easement at project completion. All voted in favor. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 23-79: APPROVING TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT 9. Discussion and review of proposed Administrative Citations Policy Hoversten said the intent tonight is to respond to the gap in code language as it relates to nuisances and to incorporate notification processes and a right to appeal mechanism. Andrew Drilling, City Field Officer, presented his current process to respond to nuisance complaints: • Investigate complaint, if there is no violation Drilling follows up with complainant • If Violation is present; a notice is affixed to property at front door or main entrance with violation spelled out • Vacant Property — Drilling sends letter to property owner on record to remediate violation New next actions proposed: Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 • If Violation persists a second letter is sent along with the first letter and deadline for correction • Third Letter if no correction with an administrative citation and fines applied decided tonight • Continued non-compliance will be referred to Prosecuting Attorney for legal action. Larson asked what is the different from what the City is doing now. Larson said she is frustrated by not getting things done. Larson said enforcement is needed and some properties need help. Larson wants to tighten up the dates for enforcement. Hoversten said what Drilling described are current processes. Hoversten said these letters can be ignored and the proposed changes allow the City to tighten up the three notices. Hoversten said the City would like to get voluntary compliance after the first notice. Drilling stated if the violation is a building code issue than the issue goes to the City Building Official who will address with correction action. Drilling said the areas of the City Code which the new citation processes are mostly addressed are in Sections 42.2 to 42.4 (Nuisance Code) and the Exterior Storage Code. Larson asked if this proposal is different than current practices and Drilling aid it would add the citation language in response to lack of correction. Larson said she is frustrated by a lack of enforcement in which nothing gets done and would like things tightened up. Hoversten said how many times does the City give for non-compliance as staff now gives property violations three chances to comply. Hoversten the City would like to activate voluntary compliance rather than getting to legal action. Larson said she would like to see to letters and 14 days for compliance. Hoversten said the process could become: • First Letter with 14 days to fix the violation • After 14 days then the first citation with fee is imposed Landsman said the citation fee must be approved by the Council. Landsman said Drilling can also use discretion if a property owner has reached out to fix a problem. Landsman said the goal is to get voluntary compliance and the City doesn't need to get past voluntary compliance which takes time. Landman said citations bridge the gap to get property owner compliance prior to legal action being taken. Landsman discussed "blight" in response to McEnaney's question. Landsman said "blight" is more of an aesthetic and ambiguous with nuisances affecting the general public. Landsman said a hazardous building is another level of violations based on safety and building security. Landsman said an official established by the City can appoint a hearing officer before a complaint goes before the Council. Proposed code chapters nuisance code 42.2, 42.3 and 42.4 and exterior storage code Larson said recommends two notices of 14 days each and final notice. Hoversten asked how many citations should be given to fix or discuss the plan for remediation. Landsman said Drilling will put a deadline on fixing the problem to get people to voluntarily complying to the code to take care of the problem and a citation bridges the gap to motivate the property owner to be compliant. Landsman said the current code language doesn't have an appeal process which can begin with staff and then goes to the Council. Landsman said a citation with fines and an appeal provision can be handled by a hearing officer and not make the Council address the internal appeal. Landsman said IN Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 retired judges or city attorneys on a contracted basis can take on this activity. Landsman said the violation must be paid or appealed within 10 days or the subject will waive their right of appeal. Landsman said he has seen an increase in compliance when staff are given the tools to put teeth into compliance. Hoversten said repeat offenders, such as mowing violations are pit on a list for abatement which the Council approved accelerated notices and citations. McEnaney said she agrees with accelerated notices and citations which get results. Landsman said code enforcement policy can be modified and what needs to be looked at are an increase in fines which will need to be a Council resolution. Hoversten said does the City start over with the nuisance process or does the City start with a citation if the same problem is back again at the same property for similar violations. Hoversten said staff are looking for direction and information from the Council to go to the next step of bringing back language to the Council and put a citation and notification process in motion. Proposed Nuisance Compliance Processes: • Write a letter which outlines the violations with 10 to 14 days for correction • Second letter written if no compliance after first warning • Continued non-compliance will then go to an administrative citation • Final steps will be decided by Council. • Violation after final notice and go to prosecuting attorney. • Building code related issues will be referred to the Building Official to be worked through. Holt asked how many open cases do you have to which Drilling said typically there are 10-15 cases at a a time and 75-100 complaints over a year. Drilling said about 10 properties each year don't respond to notices from the City. Drilling said those issues are typically storage and neighbor's issues with their neighbor's yard maintenance. Holt said he would like to see more teeth in the City response to nuisances and other items. Hoversten said staff will take the recommendations from Council and present a process for Council action at a future meeting. 10. Comments/Reports from Council Members: Council Member Pugh — Walgreen's parking lot still has not been striped. Council said Walgreen's is being remodeled. Pugh said the sidewalk in front of post office is treacherous to which Hoversten said work will begin on August 29tn Driveway to parking garage is in rough shape and Hoversten said City Engineers are working with the MWCD on storm water management sustainability. Pugh said there is only one accessible way from the parking garage to the Farmers Market (MFMM). Hoversten said these are city sidewalks and the City can add a pedestrian ramp to the area. MFMM is doing well. $200K has been raised by the Eli Hart Foundation (EHF) and there is a shortfall for the playground. Pugh is working with the EHF which would like to come before the Council. Pugh would like the EHF to address the Council and Parks Commission meeting at 6:00 before September 12t" Council meeting. im Mound City Council Minutes — August 22, 2023 Council Member Larson — She made three visits over the weekend at Surfside Park before Dog Days on August 12th and a group of five people were cleaning the monument sign area at Surfside Park. Dog Days Event was well attended. Council Member McEnaney — The Surfside Park picnic structure is being used and it looks good. Council Member Castellano — Not present Mayor Holt — Visited the new Yacht Club Hotel in Spring Park which is being readied. Camping is occurring near the Dakota Trail and Holt reached out to the Metropolitan Council as the camping is on Met Council property. Holt said the Orono PD has asked the people camping for voluntary compliance to move. Pugh said Catherine Pausche is retiring and acknowledged her work on the behalf of the City for 17 years. Pugh said Pausche did an excellent job. Pugh would like to see a proclamation of her work on behalf of the City. Holt said the Council can work with Hoversten on the proclamation. Holt said he is working with McEnany on a "shop local" project. 11. Information/Miscellaneous A. Comments/reports from Council members/City Manager: Harrison Bay Association "Carpfest" being held on August 26tn Back Channel Brewery Music Event on August 28tn with proceeds going to the Mound Food shelf B. Reports: Fire Department — July 2023 SRA Activity Report MITP Photos C. Minutes: July 18, 2023 — Planning Commission Special Meeting D. Correspondence: Fire Department — July 2023 SRA Activity Report M ITP Photos 12. Adjourn MOTION by Pugh, seconded by Larson, to adjourn at 10:44 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried. i Attest: kevin Kel Jerk/ 12 , �� ;o�- Mayor Jason R. Holt