1999-09-14MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER la, 1999
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session
on Tuesday, September 14, 1999, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood
Road, in said City.
Those present were Mayor Pat Meisel, Councilmembers: Andrea Ahrens, Bob Brown,
Mark Hanus, and Leah Weycker. Also in attendance were City Attorney John Dean, Acting
City Manager Fran Clark, City Engineer John Cameron, Finance Director Gino Businaro,
and Secretary Sue McCulloch. The following interested citizens were also present:
Marshall Anderson, Orr Burma, Austin Carden, Becky Cherne, Sam Eikenburg, Paul Glynn,
Larrie Ham, Greg Knutson, Mike Lastiglio, Duane Lunge, Tom Mickenbury, Gregory Metz,
Peter Meyer, Jim Ostman, Kay Ostman, Jay Petersen, Linda Scoreseth, Bob Schmidt, Cliff
Schmidt, Connie Schmidt, Carolyn Smith, Gene Smith.
*Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by
the Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of
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.
OPEN MEETING - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor opened the meeting at 7:34 P.M. and welcomed the people in attendance. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVE AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown, to approve the Agenda and Consent
Agenda. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
*1.0 APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 1999, REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION.
Hanus, Brown, unanimously.
*1.1 APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND SET BID DATE FOR
HALSTEAD LANE/WESTEDGE BOULEVARD STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENT FOR SUGGESTED DATE OF OCTOBER 6, 1999. PLANS,
SPECS AND BID WERE HANDED OUT FOR APPROVAL AS WELL.
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MOTION.
Hanus, Brown, unanimously.
APPROVE TEMIN)RARY ON-SALE BEER PERMIT AND PUBLIC DANCE
PERMIT FOR OUR LADY OF THE LAKE INCREDIBLE FESTIVAL FOR
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SEPTEMBER 18 AND 19, 1999.
MOTION.
Hanus, Brown, unanimously.
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: CASE//99-33, UTILITY EASEMENT
VACATION, 4608 KH~DARE ROAD FOR SUGGESTED DATE OF
SEPTEMBER 28, 199.
MOTION.
Hanus, Brown, unanimously.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND ACTING CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE MERCER GROUP.
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INC. TO RECRUIT CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF CITY
MANAGER.
RESOLUTION # 99-81
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND ACTING CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
MERCER GROUP, INC. TO RECRUIT
CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF
CITY MANAGER.
Hanus, Brown, unanimously.
RE~OLUTION APPROVING A LEVY NOT TO EXCEED $24,000 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF OPERATION, PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF MSA 469, OF THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MOUND FOR THE
YEAR 2000.
RESOLUTION # 99-82
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEVY NOT
TO EXCEED $24,000 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS OF
OPERATION, PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF MSA 469, OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
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Hanus, Brown, unanimously.
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MOUND
FOR THE YEAR 2000.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS.
MOTION.
Hanus, Brown, unanimously.
1.7 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRF~ENT,
Marshal Anderson, 5736 Glenwood Boulevard, stated he is the individual representing the
group that has a petition for a bond referendum for the property of the old community center
and the green space behind there. He is in attendance tonight because he has five questions
that he would like answers to regarding the petition. Marshal Anderson read the petition as
follows:
"Whereas, the entire 19+ acre "community center" property is an irreplaceable
community asset;
Whereas, the "community center" property is scheduled to be sold to a private
developer for $2.3 million, with a closing date tentatively scheduled for December
15, 1999;
Whereas, the Park and Recreation Section of Mound's Comprehensive Plan already
identifies a shortfall in the community's open space requirements;
Whereas, Minn. Stat. Sec. 205.10, subd. 1, requires that a question be placed on a
special election ballot if a petition is signed by" . . . a number of voters equal to 20
percent of the votes cast at the last municipal general election."
Now, therefore, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 205.10, the undersigned eligible voters
petition the Mound City Council to call a special election at the earliest possible date
to consider the following question: "Shall the Mound City Council issue general
obligation bonds in the amount of $2,500,000 for the purpose of acquiring the 19+
acre "community center" property, to be used as a community center and other park
and recreational purposes?""
Mr. Anderson stated after having read the petition, he would like to have the following
questions answered:
1. According to the City Attorney, is the petition in a legally sufficient form?
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What are the estimated costs to issue a bond at this time which include attorneys fees,
insurance, etc. and will this be added to the cost of land?
Will the government unit provide an estimate of the tax impact of the referendum to
each household?
4. Will the City Council honor the petition and put it on a special election ballet?
5. Would the City provide a count of the voters at the last municipal election?
Attorney Dean stated he is not at this point completely "up to speed" on this matter. He
stated in response to the above questions, it is certainly appropriate for the City to provide
the petitioners with some of the things that were requested such as the estimated costs of a
bond, the tax impact, as well as the count of persons at municipal elections. Attorney Dean
is concerned about the City's involvement much beyond those three points. Attorney Dean
stated his reasoning for this decision is the school district has sold the property to a private
developer and the sale is scheduled for some time at the end of this year or early next year.
With the private entity attempting to secure builders, attempting to secure partners to
transfer the property to, Attorney Dean stated this may have a chilling effect on all these
activities. Attorney Dean stated also the school district has put the City on notice that it has
a claim against the City for activities involved in the last efforts to construct a community
center on the site.
Attorney Dean further stated that if the petition falls under proper statute and contains the
number of petitioners with their signatures noted, then the Council is obligated to put this
item on for special election.
Attorney Dean is concerned to go much beyond giving the statute number and other
information above-noted to assist the individuals with the petition because of the claim
against the City. Attorney Dean stated that if Mr. Anderson had a lawyer review the petition
and the lawyer is familiar with these types of petitions, then it is probably appropriate.
Attorney Dean reiterates that he does not want to increase any liability to the City at this
point. Attorney Dean stated if the Council would like him to further address the issue he
would, but it would be his recommendation not to.
Attorney Dean stated in regards to the ballet question, the City would be granted authority to
go in debt for this reason. If the petition does get passed, the City is not under any authority
to acquire the property at hand. Basically, if the City Council decides to acquire the
property for park purposes, they could use the authority in the bond election to finance that
acquisition but are not obligated to proceed with the acquisition. Attorney Dean cited Minn.
Stat. Sec. 205.10 which lists the limitations a city can incur debt.
Councilmember Ahrens asked what happens if the City acquires enough money to have an
election and what if the sale of the property is proceeding, will this sale get held up because
the City is having to run a referendum? Attorney Dean stated that the election allows the
City to sell the bond and the sale of the property does not have any effect on what the City is
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doing because the City 'is not a direct party in that situation. Attorney Dean also stated that
it does not matter who the City acquires the bond from.
Mr. Anderson stated at this point then the City will not state an opinion regarding the
contents in the petition presented tonight.
Mayor Meisel stated at this point the City's involvement should be minimal. There is a valid
purchase agreement and a closing that will occur regarding the property mentioned above.
Mayor Meisel stated the City does not want to intervene with the developer and cause
friction with that whole process.
Councilmember Brown stated the City should give the public the information that is entitled
to them but to wait on further information that may cause litigation to erupt if proceeded
with.
Mayor Meisel stated that she is working with the school district to keep a good rapport and
recognizes that the two bodies really need to work together in harmony.
The Acting City Manager stated that the City should not get involved and stated that the
petitioners should be obligated to get the petition in order amongst themselves.
Mr. Anderson asked if Attorney Dean could write a letter stating that the City does not want
to state an opinion about the petition at this point in time. Attorney Dean stated that he is
more than willing to draft this type of letter for the public.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Ahrens, directing Attorney Dean to draft
correspondence to the public stating the City's intentions regarding the petition
are not up for discussion at this point in time. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried. 5-0.
Peter Meyer, 5748 Sunset Road, a member of the Park and Open Space Commission, stated
he will be reporting tonight to the Council's comments of their September 9~ meeting
regarding the community center playfield. Mr. Meyer stated the Park and Open Space
organization is devastated by the possible loss of the parkland because this area is about 20
percent of total parkland in Mound. He stated that the parkland guidelines are already
insufficient. Mr. Meyer stated the Park and Open Space Commission is obligated to fight
for this park area for the children of Mound. He stated if the sale goes through the City of
Mound will lose its only football field, its only outdoor hockey field, its only two Babe
Ruth's fields, its only soccer field, its only skating rink, the only area in Mound the bluebird
has nested the past eight years. The meeting was attended by approximately 50 individuals
and 26 of the people spoke regarding the sale of the park space. Mr. Meyer stated one
individual that spoke wanted the development and the others that spoke did not. The minutes
of the September 9~ meeting are attached in the agenda packet as information for the Council
to review.Mr. Meyer stated parks are very important and should be kept to today's
standards.
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Linda Scoreseth, 5648 Alter Road, stated the Council needs to know the citizens have been
concerned about this development replacing the current park fields. She stated she is not
trying to be conffictive but informative. She stated should the school just be able to sell the
property without the people's opinion. Ms. Scoreseth stated maybe both groups should and
would like to take a different look at the situation with the information received tonight.
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LETTERS FROM THE CITY OF MINNETRISTA FOR AN EMERGENCY
WATER INTERCONNECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD
110 AND THE SOUTH SAUNDERS LAKE DEVELOPMENT (BASSWOOD
ROAD).
The City Engineer stated the Council's packet tonight contained two letter from the City of
Minnetrista dated September 8, 1999 regarding the above case. It appears a significant
change in the two letters is in Paragraph 2 where the sentence "this interconnection would
take place with no expense to Mound" has been removed from one letter but exists in the
other. This is a huge concern for the City Engineer. In addition, the City Engineer
distributed copies to all Council members tonight a copy of Resolution//95-109 dated
October 10, 1995 signed between Mound and Minnetrista regarding the Three Points
Boulevard interconnecfion. The City Engineer is very concerned what the City of Mound
will be paying for this project, if anything, and what the City of Minnetrista will be paying.
The City Engineer expressed there would be a benefit from Mound by having this
interconnection installed but the benefit would be greater for Minnetrista.
The City Engineer stated when the interconnection would be installed, the main would be
shut down for about one-half day.
Mayor Meisel asked what the expense for Mound would be and the City Engineer stated he
could not answer this question exactly because Mound is not sure what Minnetrista is
expecting of Mound because of the discrepancies in the September 9* letters, but also it
would depend upon where the temporary pipe was installed.
Brown asked if it would be possible to put in a temporary main above the ground while the
interconnection is being installed. The City Engineer stated there could be a temporary main
installed.
Councilmember Weycker stated if the development is considered and there would be a loop
put in would this interconnection feed the southwest part of the City. The City Engineer
stated it would aid the southwest part of the City and this would benefit Mound.
Councilmember Hanus stated the installation of the interconnection would only be used for
emergency purposes. The City Engineer stated this interconnection would not be used for
normal water supply to Mound.
Councilmember Hanus restated the benefits to Mound according to the City of Minnetrista's
letter dated September 13~ . The three benefits include:
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3.
Councilmember Hanus
Supplying water through a variety of aquifers, thereby protecting residents from
contamination of individual aquifers.
Supplying additional water for use in fighting fires.
Supplying backup water in the event that sections of a water system are taken out of
stated he disagreed that any real benefit would be realized.
The City Engineer stated again these benefits are minor for the City of Mound and without
exact numbers from the City of Minnetrista there is not enough information to determine if
Mound should agree to this agreement or not.
Mayor Meisel stated she would recommend tabling this agreement until further information
has been brought to the City of Mound regarding the expense to Mound and the exact
benefits as the City of Mound sees this agreement to be.
The City Engineer stated if the City of Minnetrista is willing to do the connection with no
expense for the City of Mound then the benefit to Mound would be worth the installation
occurring.
Councilmember Ahrens asked if the $10,000 was an accurate bid for this interconnection and
from the City Engineer's knowledge it would be close. Although, if this project does not
occur this year, a new bid would have to be done again next year, the price would be more
expensive having bid it by them alone.
Councilmember Brown asked if the City Engineer could have together the monetary amount
that Mound would be contributing to this project and benefits to the City of Mound according
to what Mound believes by the Council's September 28* meeting. The City Engineer stated
he could certainly try and accommodate this but getting Minnetrista to allow Mound to have
this information could be a challenge in itself.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Ahrens, to table this matter until September
28, 1999, when further information will be presented by the City Engineer which
is pertinent in this case. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 5-
0.
1.9 DISCUSSION: RULES AND REGULATIONS ON MULTIPLE SLIP DOCKS.
Councilmember Hanus stated this is as an item that had been briefly discussed at meetings
along the way and was presented to the Dock and Commons Commission and discussed
regarding options for multiple slip docks. At the meetings there were comparisons with
other cities and as a result came up with the recommendation in the minutes of July 15,
1999, of the Dock and Commons Commission. Councilmember Hanus stated the motion
presented in the minutes only pertains to multiple docks. Councilmember Hanus also stated
these are restrictive to size and such guidelines needed to be made for future purposes.
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Ore Burma, 4811 Highland View Drive, stated he has always been proud of the work the
Dock and Commons Commission have produced, but he has a concern regarding the multiple
dock sizes at hand. Mr. Burma realizes it takes a dedicated group of volunteers to make this
a good program and appreciates their efforts.
Mr. Burma stated the decision to regulate the size of the slip to 24 feet by 8 % feet was a
premature decision on the part of the committee. Mr. Burma stated this was on the agenda
item but no materials were presented to the public and this issue was going to be a topic for
discussion at the July 15 meeting. He stated this decision is huge and affects a lot of people.
Mr. Burma stated Mound has a huge asset in the docks and commons. Mr. Burma stated
proper procedure, such as staff finding out if there is a problem, then how widespread is the
problem and how many people will be affected by this problem, and thus coming up with all
possibilities to solve the problem, were not discussed in much detail. Mr. Burma stated the
decision by the Dock and Commons Commission was hasty and should be reviewed again.
Mr. Burma suggested two solutions to solve this problem of size of slips at hand. He stated
a scenario of charging boat owners the size of boat docks just as if you are charging a renter
of an apartment, i.e., you charge more for a bigger apartment versus a smaller apartment.
Mr. Burma illustrated another way of charging for multiple slip docks. In a situation with
77 feet of land with the proper setbacks, you can put in three dock figurations of 20 feet
allowing an additional 10 feet on each side of the docks, thus leaving 3 1/2 feet available
space between each slip to accommodate a 10 foot wide boat. These slips then could be up
to 30 feet in length without any encroachments in the setbacks.
Mr. Burma stated having a restriction of the length of your boat to be only 24 feet for
multiple docks does not seem long enough by any means.
Mr. Burma concluded there was probably not enough consideration into this decision. He
would recommend as a citizen to have the Council send this decision back to the Dock and
Commons Commission and ask staff to investigate if there is a problem or perceived to be
more a problem, what is the scope of the problem, what is the magnitude of the boats, and
what background materials have been made available to the people regarding this issue.
Councilmember Hanus stated they determined the length of the boat through the DNR codes.
The only restriction is that no portion can hang over the dock which would cause safety
issues. There are no restrictions of how much hangs out the back of the boat according to
the LMCD.
Mr. Burma stated if there was a perceived problem regarding boat lengths, there was no
definition of the problem or of its magnitude given to the public before a decision was passed
onto the Council.
Mr. Burma stated that when they went into the Avalon multiple dock program there were
promises given to the members that are now being taken away. At the time staff stated
Avalon members could have 30 foot slips with a boat of any size smaller than the 30 foot
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slip, and now the Dock and Commons Commission is stating that there are only going to be
24 foot slips and if you have a different size boat you will need to be put on a waiting list.
Councilmember Hanus stated that the Docks and Commons Commission will not Change
anything at this point and this new change will take place for those coming into the program.
Those that already belong would be grandfathered in.
Mr. Burma stated there are now restrictions if you change the size of your boat. It appears
that you cannot keep the same slip if you go up and down on boat sizes. Also, even though
the Avalon area was promised that if they change slips they would always be guaranteed their
slip back, this does not appear to be the case anymore.
Councilmember Weycker stated that some public persons who were grandfathered in to the
program evidently were never given the correct information and were mislead because the
Docks and Commons Commission knew the multiples were going to come down is size but
did not share that information at the appropriate time.
Mayor Meisel stated that if you have a 30 foot boat and as long you do not change your boat
size, you can keep that slip. This new rule is only put into effect if you change your boat
size.
Councilmember Brown stated that Mound is in the dock business and we should run this like
a business. He stated if Mound has the ability to make 30 foot slips, and as long as they
meet the setbacks, then why does Mound not build these slips in the appropriate areas.
Councilmember Brown stated that boats are getting wider foot beams and soon will not fit
into 24 x 8 1/2 foot slips. This regulation set by the DNR uses what the boat is classified as
an average, but today boats are getting bigger all the time and are being measured in length
differently because of different things attached in the front and back of boats.
Councilmember Brown stated that Mound should get in the dock business and do it right.
Councilmember Hanus stated if we go that route the dock business will be a money-making
machine of profit.
Mr. Burma stated he has no problem with 8 1/2 foot wide lots, but the 24 feet in length will
not be suitable. He stated to make the 30 foot slips would probably be an added cost of
about $30 per boat.
Councilmember Hanus stated that if we go with the 30 foot slips then we will be reducing
the number of slips to a smaller amount available for the public. Mr. Burma stated he is
only recommending 30 foot slips where 30 foot slips would fit best. Mr. Burma is certain
there is space in Mound for such lots.
Councilmember Brown stated that our maximum inner boat slips are 24 feet. If we have the
space to accommodate a 30 foot slip then it should be made available. He stated that if you
chose to get a bigger boat from your current 24 foot boat size, then your name will go on a
list for the bigger slip and in the meantime your boat can be stored in the marina.
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Councilmember Hanus stated he is unsure if this is completely possible, but if it is probable
then the City should possibly consider it.
Mayor Meisel stated this topic is up for discussion only. She stated that this should be sent
back to the Dock and Commons Commission and have it looked at in more depth and then
sent back to the Council for approval.
Mayor Meisel stated in the agenda packet there are some well-defined rules and restrictions
used by other cities that should be considered by the City of Mound. Mayor Meisel stated
that the City of Mound also needs rules to apply across the board and not just for multiples.
Bob Schmidt, 4708 Island View Drive, asked if this item is going to be sent back to the
Dock and Commons Commission for them to consider the situation of grandfathering when
someone is forced into a multiple slip dock from their private dock, would they also be
grandfathered in? Mayor Meisel stated that as she reads this motion from the July 15, 1999,
minutes it appears that "yes" you would be grandfathered in. Mr. Schmidt also had a
concern about the restrictions from other cites if they are also considering, and at some point
Mound, having different restrictions on abutter and nonabutters.
Councilmember Hanus stated to his knowledge there are no abutters in other cities' systems.
Councilmember Weycker stated the Council should keep in mind that it is important to keep
an eye of what other cities are doing, but not to forget the good things that are currently in
Mound that are going on with our lake shore.
Tom Mickenbury, 444 Manchester, stated he bought his house with the intention of getting a
dock slip. Mr. Mickenbury in time was forced from his slip from a multiple dock system to
a single slip and now the City is stating that they want to control the size of boat he can
purchase according to the slip he has currently. Mr. Mickenbury stated there appears to be
30 foot slips available in his location and also stated that at Avalon the people were told they
could have 30 foot slips indefinitely.
Councilmember Hanus stated if an individual sells his/her boat you may not have the same
slip. Councilmember Hanus stated there is a serious management problem with slips and
half of the multiples had size problems this year.
Councilmember Brown stated if there are 30 foot slips presently used by the Avalon
individuals then if they sell their boat, they should be able to have any size boat as long as it
does not exceed the 30 foot slip length restriction.
Councilmember Hanus stated in order to grandfather others in, this rule was set up.
Mayor Meisel stated she would like to have staff address this issue of assigning boats to
which slip. She would like to know how this all works out and how it flows.
There was mention that individuals who have dock slips are suppose to be responsible
owners and report to the City when they assume a bigger size boat but, in reality, this does
not occur and that is the cause for restrictions coming about also.
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Gene Smith, 4705 Island View, stated he was at the meetings several years ago regarding the
Avalon area. He stated the people were promised the finest, newest docks. They were also
told they could get their own dock back and get off their multiple system if they so chose at
a later date.
Councilmember Hanus stated he does recall this situation, but it was a trial period. When
the site was considered permanent, then the restrictions were changed.
Councilmember Weycker stated yes this area did become a permanent site and not a trial
site, but stated the rules did not change for the people at Avalon from what they were told
when they initially received their slips.
Mayor Meisel stated she would like to address the surplus fund for docks after being
mentioned briefly by Mr. Smith. She stated that there has been abuse in taking care of the
dock program. She also stated she believed spending the monies in the common area is
where it should be spent. Mayor Meisel stated lakeshore does need improvements and that is
where the surplus monies will be spent but at this point there has to be some decisions made
regarding how the money is spent before any action is taken.
Mr. Smith asked why parking was taken away at the same time boat slips were added at
these multiples.
The Acting City Manager stated they left four spaces because most individuals that use that
dock are in walking distance. She further stated there is no reason why someone cannot
drive down there and drop their things off. She stated those that use the dock really do not
use the parking. The Acting City Manager has asked the neighbors in the surrounding area
and they agree.
Councilmember Brown stated he did license plate checking also to see who visits the area the
most and he came up with parking spots being filled by Minneapolis, Stillwater, Golden
Valley, and most from the "larger boat" that is often sited there.
Councilmember Hanus stated that this is a small local neighborhood park yet most of the
parking was being used by non-Mound residence, so by reducing the parking and giving the
park back to the people in that neighborhood, this will leave the residents content.
Cliff Schmidt, 3000 Island View Drive, stated the issue regarding the dock footage should be
sent back for more discussion by the Council and the people to make sure Mound starts
treating the dock business like a business. Mr. Schmidt has been in the marina business his
whole life and he does not see it appropriate that Mound penalize someone because their boat
they just purchased no longer fits their slip. Mr. Schmidt suggested also to send this
program through the multiples and the entire commons program.
Councilmember Hanus stated there is a huge difference from multiple docks and a privately
owned dock so the same rules probably could not apply to both commons and multiples.
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Mr. Schmidt stated again those residence of the Avalon site according to the petition they
signed could kept their slip forever. Councilmember Hanus stated he needs to look into the
minutes from the meeting Mr. Schmidt is referring to.
Kay Ostman, 2945 Island View Drive, stated when the City approached her regarding the
need for multiple docks it was because of setbacks. The owners were going to lose the dock
space because of the multiples. The neighborhood discussed the problem and came up with
the end result of having the 30 foot docks put in and the City complemented them on what a
nice group they were to work with. At that time the City gave permission to the owners to
go ahead with what was stated on the petition. She, as well as other neighbors, have bigger
boats and are working towards buying bigger boats because this whole Avalon area boats
frequently to other locations such as Lake Superior. She stated that many of the neighbors,
including herself, would like to keep the 30 foot docks which were promised to them in the
beginning.
Councilmember Hanus wanted to know what the slip sizes of the lots were and Mr. Burma
stated they were 20 1/4 wide x 30 feet long.
Jim Ostman, 2945 Island View Drive, stated he had a slip dock at Avalon and when the 30
foot slips were installed for these residence of Avalon, they also signed a petition which
stated "the site holders may return to their site any time in the future.'
Councilmember Weycker directed staff to bring this topic back to the Docks and Commons
Commission for further research and recommendation. At that time staff should get copies
of tonight's minutes and the City ordinances. Staff should also have the minutes from the
original Avalon park meeting and a copy of the trial tape available. Staff should also
investigate multiple dock sizes that will fit up to a 30 foot boat and consider a price range
but yet allow individuals to move up and be put on a waiting list.
Mayor Meisel stated this will be brought up to Docks and Commons Commission next
month.
1.10 DISCUSSION: POSSIBLE FALL LEAF DROP OFF SITE FOR MOUND
The Acting City Manager spoke with the Public Works Superintendent and they came up
with tentative plans for Mound's drop site for leaves for 1999 fall to be October 23~ and 24~
, October 30~ and 31't, and November 6~ and 7~ at the Lost l_ake site. After leaf drop off,
then the leaves would get trucked out to the regional park.
Councilmember Ahrens expressed concern that the City may be collecting the leaves a little
too soon. She recommends having the three week time period, but push back the dates to
begin the week of Halloween.
The Acting City Manager also stated the shared compost site with Minnetrista is probably a
vetoed plan according to Minnetrista's statements.
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The Acting City Manager stated she would like to start publicizing the leaf pickup right
away.
Mayor Meisel stated the leaf pickup will begin October 30'~ and 31st and end the week of
November 6~ and if there is a need to stretch the leaf drop-off to one more week, the City
will accommodate, weather permitting.
1.11
PRESENTATION OF 2000 PROPOSED BUDGET AND PRELIMINARY LEVY,
ADOPTION OF RE~OL~ION APPROVING THE 2000 PRELIMINARY
GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3.174.950: SETTING THE
PRELIMINARY LEVY AT $2.061,970 LESS THE HOMESTEAD
AGRICULTURAL CREDIT (I-IACA) OF $502.790. RESULTING IN A
PRELIMINARY CERTIlelED LEVY OF $1.559.182: APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY OVERALL BUDGET FOR 2000~ AND SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING DATES APPROVING PROPOSED BUDGET AND PRELIMINARY
LEVY,
The Finance Director presented the proposed budget for the year 2000. This budget can be
reduced or changed and in October, 1999, there will be further discussion at the Committee
of the Whole meeting.
Councilmember Ahrens asked if the numbers stated are the highest they will go and the
Finance Director stated that the numbers can be changed but the levy cannot go any higher
than what is proposed.
Mayor Meisel stated when the committee meets in October with the department heads they
will go over their capital outlay line by line. Mayor Meisel stated the expenses appear to be
real close to what is expected, other than capital outlay. Councilmember Hanus stated it
would be wise to have department heads meet one department at a time when explaining
capital outlay.
Councilmember Brown asked about salary increases and they are all noted as the
contingencies in the report according to the Finance Director.
Councilmember Weycker asked why had hospital and dental care increased so substantially.
The Finance Director stated there was such an increase because it is based on a percentage
and it is projected to increase at least 20 percent this year.
There was some general discussion regarding the levy. The Finance Director stated this is
about a 15 percent increase which may change.
Councilmember Weycker stated that this procedure was done somewhat different than what
was presented last year.
Hanus moved and Brown seconded the following resolution according to staff
recommendation:
RESOLUTION # 99-83 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2000
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PRELIMINARY GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN
THE AMOUNT OF $3,174,950; SETTING THE
PRELIMINARY LEVY AT $2,061,790 LESS THE
HOMESTEAD AGRICULTURAL CREDIT (HACA)
OF $502,790, RESULTING IN A PRELIMINARY
CERTIFIED LEVY OF $1,559,182; APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY OVERALL BUDGET FOR
2000; AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATES.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 5-0.
Councilmember Brown stated with the extra meetings Councilmembers are required to attend
in the upcoming months, he would like to request that there would be payment be considered
to all members for attending.
Mayor Meisel stated a resolution will be put on the agenda for the next HRA meeting and
Attorney Dean will put together a resolution.
Mayor Meisel stated she is interested in taking a look at the statute to include a longer term
for Mayor for the City of Mound for her own benefit and for those in the future.
INFORMATION
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August Finance Department Report as prepared by Gino Businaro, Finance Director.
EDC Minutes from August 19, 1999.
Park & Open Space Commission Minutes from August 19, 1999.
DCAC Minutes of August 19, 1999.
LMCD Mailings.
Park & Open Space Commission Minutes from September 9, 1999.
LMCD public hearing notice of Richard Oliver.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Brown to adjourn the meeting.
was adjourned at 10:21 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor.
carried. 5-0.
Motion
Francene C. Clark, Acting City Manager
Attest:
Council Secretary
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BILLS
September 14, 1999
Batch 9081
Batch 9082
68,236.53
204,631.45
TOTAL BILLS
$$ 272,867.98