2000-01-11MINUTE..q - CITY COUNCIL -JANUARY 11, 2000
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session
on Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood
Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers: Mark Hanus and Leah Weycker.
Absent and excused: Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens and Bob Brown. Also in attendance
were City Attorney John Dean, Acting City Manager Fran Clark, and Secretary Sue
MeCulloch. The following interested citizens were also present: Klm Anderson, Marshall
Anderson, Amy Cicchese, Lorrie Ham, Peter C. Meyer, Roger Muomio, Linda Skorseth.
*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 7:31 P.M. and welcomed the people in attendance. The
pledge, of allegiance was recited.
APPROVE AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Weycker stated she would like Items B, H, and I removed from the Consent
Agenda.
MOTION by Weycker, seconded by Hanus, to approve the Agenda and Consent
Agenda with the removal of Items B, H and I. The roll call vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 3-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
*1.0 MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 23, 1999, REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANU~Y 11, 2000
RESOLUTION APPOINTING FRAN CLARK. CITY CLERK. ACTING CITY
MANAGER FOR 2000,
RESOL~ION #00-1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING FRAN CLARK, CITY
~' CLERK, ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 2000.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LAKER AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR
2000.
~LUTION ~0-2 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LAKER THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2000.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AT ,LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR
THE CITY CLERK,
RESOLUTION g00-3 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AT
LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY CLERK.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AT LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR
THE CITy TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR,
RESOLUTION ~lq}0-4 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AT
LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY
TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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RESOL~ION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR .2000.
RESOLUTION//00-5 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES FOR 2000.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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MOUIv'D CITY COUNCIL MINUT'E$ - JANUARY 11, 2000
CASE ~99-42: MINOR SUBDIVISION TO CREATE TWO ¢2) PARCELS FROM THE
EXISTING ONE: ROGER MUONIO. 5947 RIDGEWOOD ROAD. BLOCK 61. LOTS
5-6. THE HIGHLANDS. 61610/2410 pID g23-117-24-4~-0024,
RESOLUTION t~0-6 RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION
FOR THE PURPOSES OF CREATING A NEW PARCEL
ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5947 RIDGEWOOD
ROAD, LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 6 OF THE HIGHLANDS,
PID//23-117-24-43-0024, P & Z CASE #99-42.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT,
RESOLUTION g00-7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATION OF LMCD MULTIPLE DOCK LICENSE
APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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SETON VIEW ASSOCIATION
SEAHORSE CONDOMINIUM3
PELICAN POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
CITY OF MOUND (LOST LAKE CHANNEL
CITY OF MOUND (ALL DOCKS IN COMMONS DOCK
PROGRAM) -590 BSU'S
MINNETONKA BOAT RENTAL
LAKEWINDS ASSOCIATION
HARRISON HARBOR TWINHOMES ASSOCIATION
HALSTEAD ACRES IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
DRIFYWOOD SHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
AL & ALMA'S SUPPER CLUB
SETON TWINHOMES
MOTION.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS.
MOTION.
Weycker, Hanus, unanimously.
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MOUND CI~/Y COUNCIL MINUTES o JANUARY 11, 2000
MINtYrF3 OF THE DECEMBER 14. 1999. REGULAR MEETING.
Councilmember Weycker stated on page 18, no. 1.3, paragraph 2, lines 1 and 2 should read
as follows: "The City Attorney stated on page 3940, paragraph 4, "rifle ownership" should
be replaced with the words "underlying fee ownership."
Councilmember Weycker stated on page 24, paragraph 10 should read as follows:
"Councilmember Weycker wanted to assure the public that the City is not condemning all
properties in question. The condemnation part occurs after negotiations have been
thoroughly completed and an agreement cannot be reached."
MOTION by Weycker, seconded by Hanus, to accept the minutes of December
14, 1999, regular meeting as amended above. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried. 3-0.
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RESQLIJTIQN APPQINTING MARK HANUS AS ACTING MAYOR FOR 2000.
Councilmember Weycker stated she did not agree with this theory when it was passed last
year and she still is not in agreement with the theory. She feels the Acting Mayor should
rotate every year. Councilmember Weycker will vote against this action.
Mayor Meisel stated she would like to keep a consistency with the term of the Mayor and
Acting Mayor. She stated the Mayor's term is two years and the Acting Mayor should
coincide.
MOTION by Mayor Meisel, seconded by Hanus, to approve the appointment of
Mark Hanus as Acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Meisel.
Discussion
Councilmember Weycker felt the position of Acting mayor should be rotated
and shared by all Councilmembers.
Mayor Meisel stated for the year 2001 she would strongly recommend
Councilmember Weycker as Acting Mayor.
Councilmember Weycker stated she appreciates the recommendation by Mayor
Meisel, but her term will be up after this year of service.
RESOLUTION//00-8: RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARK HANUS
ACTING MAYOR FOR 2000.
Motion carried. 2-1, with Weycker voting nay.
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MOU3tD ClTm~' COUNCIL MINU'I'E$ - JANUARY 11, 2000
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBEI~ AS COl~Cm
REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2000,
Councilmember Weycker stated Councilmember Hanus should not be part of the team of the
Dock and Commons Commission (DCAC). She stated the Council representatives for the
DCAC should consist of individuals not using the dock program, such as Councilmember
Brown or Mayor Meisel. She stated initially the program was set up based on users as well
as the public at large.
Councilmember Hanus stated he does not have a strong opinion either way with this issue.
He stated that with the absence of Councilmember Brown and Councilmember Ahrens, this
issue should be tabled until input has been received directly from other Councilmembers.
MOTION by Weycker, seconded by Hanus, to table Item I until January 25,
2000. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 3-0.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Weycker, to keep the current council
representatives appointed in 1999 until January 25, 2000. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 3-0.
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PETITION REGARDING GREEN SPACE,
Linda Skorseth, 5648 Alder Road, Mound. Ms. Skorseth stated on behalf of the Field of
Dreams Group they are responding to the City Attorney's letter dated December 13, 1999,
indicating 868 signatures were verified and more signatures still needed to be collected. She
stated she would like to enter into the minutes the supplement that includes 109 more
signatures for verification. The additional names should complete the amount required for a
valid petition.
Ms. Skorseth appreciates the work the City of Mound has done so far regarding the Petition
and thanked the members present.
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RESOLU~ON IN SUPPORT OF THE CONVERSION OF THE DAKOTA RAIL
RAILROAD CORRIDOR TO A REGIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL,
Peter Johnson, 3140 Priest lane, Mound. Mr. Johnson is asking the City to adopt a
resolution supporting a conversion of the Dakota Railroad to a recreational trail. He stated
the Cities of Orono and Minnetrista have agreed with this change, and he will be presenting
it to Spring Park this week.
Mr. Johnson stated the railroad has been operating without a profit and regular maintenance
for some time. He stated last summer Dakota Rail made a public statement they will
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discontinue service. Hennepin Parks has had a corridor on their master plan since 1994 and
1995 and Hennepin parks is quite interested in a trail corridor. He stated they do not want
to go forth with a corridor if the local communities are not supportive of the concept. Mr.
Johnson stated it would be a desirable change within''the City of Mound and he would like to
see it happen. He stated there would be no financial commitment at this time 'by the City.
He stated he presented the specifics at previous meetings but would gladly go over the
attributes of the corridor again if the City CounCil sees fit.
The Councilmembers felt no need to 'go over the positive attributes of the recreational trail
system again at this time.
Mr. Johnson stated the only change since he last spoke to the City is the fact that Mr. Alfred
Gale would like to contribute to the Hennepin Park 410 acres which happens to be
rightadjacent to this rail corridor.
Mayor Meisel stated the EDC thought it was a great idea, as well as the Park Commission.
Both Committees stated this project would go well with the Mound's vision project.
Councilmember Hanus stated whenever a trail is established in a neighborhood backyard,
there may be positive and negative reactions by the people. He stated the trade off is not
having a train going through your backyard anymore, which seems positive in all aspects.
Councilmember Hanus was curious with how the people have been reacting.
Mayor Meisel stated, and Councilmember Hanus agreed, this is a wonderful opportunity and
the City. of Mound just cannot pass up.
Mayor Meisel asked Mr. Johnson if there would be a need for financial contributions by the
cities early on with the project because of the expense in pulling up the rails, etc.
Mr. Johnson stated there would probably be grant money available to assist in this project,
but the Hennepin County Park system was not very anxious about slowing down the project
to help find the funding at this point. Mr. Johnson stated they did not feel there would be a
need for outside financing to get the acquisition completed.
Councilmember Weycker would like to add from the Park Commission draft resolution the
following whereas to the proposed resolution at hand: "Whereas, the trail system would be a
positive, addition to the Mound vision'program."
Councilmember Weycker also stated for future reference that all resolutions that come in
draft form from the Park Commission should not be edited until the Councilmembers have
seen them at actual meetings.
Councilmember Hanus stated he would agree to the adoption of the sentence from the Park
Commission draft resolution with making sure the spelling of the word vision was corrected.
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Motion by Weycker, seconded by Hanus, to accept the Resolution as amended above.
RESOLUTION #00-9
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
CONVERSION OF THE DAKOTA RAIL
RAILROAD CORRIDOR TO A REGIONAL,.
RECREATIONAL TRAIL.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 3-0.
INFORMATION/MI$CELLANF.~U$,
Letter from City Planner, Loren Gordon, regarding the Rex Alwin property. The
Acting City Manager stated she went and reviewed the Rex Alwin property, which
she found to be a very gorgeous piece of property. She stated Mr. Alwin seemed
very interested in selling his property to an individual and not designating all of the
property as parkland.
Councilmember Weycker stated the City should speak to Mr. Alwin again and inform
him the City is interested in the portion that would connect to the recreational trail
'system being proposed for the City of Mound because this would benefit the whole
City.
Councilmember Hanus agreed when the property is of this large in size, it would be a
good choice to take the 10 percent of the property that will be dedicated as public to
the City rather than taking the a park dedication fee.
2. Letter from Rex Alwin regarding his property that was received January 7, 2000.
Councilmember Weycker stated when she read Mr. Alwin's letter she was very
saddened by the fact that he was so disappointed the City did not handle his property
situation differently and now does not want to sell the property to the City at all.
Councilmember Weycker stated it is a great loss to have lost this property because of
communication problems.
Councilmember Hanus assured Councilmember Weycker that the City will still
receive 10 percent of the 27 acres which would amount to a nice size parkland in that
location.
Councilmember Weycker stated Mr. Alwin had every intention to sell the complete 27
acres to the City of Mound, but he got frustrated with the communication issues and
how the City of Mound was approaching Mr. Alwin and he now has no intention of
selling to the City of Mound.
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Letter from POSC Commissioner, Tom Cas, y, regarding the proposed new municipal
well.
Mayor Meisel stated the City of Mound/ is strictly in the planning stagts of a new 'well
at this point in time. Mr. Casey's letter has a lot of useful information, Out his letter
is premature at this time. Mayor Meisel appreciates Mr. Casey looking out for the
good of the City of Mound.
POSC minutes of December 9, 1999.
Mayor Meisel stressed the Councilmembers to pay close attention to No. 5 of the
minutes. She stated the Park Commission has been invited to the next COW meeting
scheduled for January 18, 2000. Mayor Meisel suggested having the COW meeting
begin at 7:00 p.m and then invite the Park Commission to attend around 8:00 p.m.
This was agreeable to Peter Meyer in attendance at tonight's meeting.
DCAC minutes of December 16, 1999.
EDC minutes of November 18, 1999.
EDC minutes of December 16, 1999.
Thank-you letter from Jim Fackler to the VFW for their donation to the City of $500
for park benches.
Letter from Westonka School District to the Planning Commission regarding the sale
of their land on Lynwood and Commerce.
Letter from Mediacom regarding the upgrade of the cable T.V. system.
2000 League of Minnesota Cities legislative policies.
Notice from the National League of Cities about the 2000 N-LC Congressional City
Conference in Washington D.C., March 10-14, 2000. Please let me know before the
end of January if you intend on attending because the deadline for registration is
February 4, 2000.
Councilmember Hanus stated he is planning on attending the conference, as well as
Councilmember Brown.
Mayor Meisel stated Councilmember Hanus and Councilmember Brown will need to
be back from the conference by the evening of March 14, 2000, or the City Council
meeting will need to be rescheduled because they will not have a quorum.
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Coun¢ilmember I-Ianus stated he and Councilmember Brown would be available on
March 14, 2000, so the City Council meeting will not need to be rescheduled at this
time.
Mayor Meisel stated she will be out of town as well and will not be in attendance at
the March 14, 2000, meeting.
REMINDER: Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 18,
2000, at 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission minutes dated December 13, 1999.
LMCD agenda for meeting on January 12, 2000.
AMM Fax News dated Jan. 10-14, 2000, including article entitled "Ventura unveils
his 'Moving Minnesota' transportation plan."
MOTION by Weycker, seconded by Hanus, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 3-0.
Manager
The
Francene C. Clark, Acting City
Attest: Council Secretary
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PAYM!!'.N'I' I~II,I~S
I)ATE: JANUARY 11, 2000
BII~LS
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
BATCI 1 # AMOUNT
#9121 $184,807.31
#9123 $ 86,880.67
TOTAL 131LLS $271,687.98
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