2008-11-25MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 25, 2008
The City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday,
November 25, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers Mike Specht, John Beise and
Greg Skinner
Members absent: Councilmember David Osmek
Others present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, Community
Development Director Sarah Smith, Vicki Weber, City Planner Rita Trapp, Finance
Director Catherine Pausche, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Carol Hammer,
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 will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
1. Open meeting
Mayor Hanus called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
Staff requested that Item 4C be removed from the agenda entirely. Hanus requested
that Item 6B be placed on the consent agenda as Item 4M, and add Item 6.1 -Early
Retirement Plan Addendum. Skinner requested that item 4F be removed from the
consent agenda and Hanus noted that removal of Item 4D for discussion, was
requested.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Specht to approve the amended agenda. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Beise to approve Items 4A, B, E, and G through M.
Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes of November 10, 2008 regular meeting
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $798,743.58.
C. (removed from agenda)
D. (removed)
E. RESOLUTION NO. 08-114: RESOLUTION APPROVING 1-YEAR EXTENSION
FOR CITY APPROVALS FOR WOODLYN RIDGE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT AT 6301 LYNWOOD BOULEVARD
F. (removed)
G. ORDINANCE NO. 12-2008: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 437 OF
THE CITY CODE AS IT RELATES TO THE DOCK AND SLIPS LICENSES
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H. ORDINANCE NO. 13-2008: AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 438 -DOCK
LICENSING, TO THE MOUND CITY CODE
I. ORDINANCE NO. 14-2008: AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 439 -SLIP
LICENSING, TO THE MOUND CITY CODE
J. RESOLUTION NO. 08-115: RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENT TO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
K. Approve special meeting for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
L. Approve cancellation of regular meeting of December 23, 2008.
M. RESOLUTION NO. 08-116: RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4840 BEDFORD ROAD. P8~Z CASE #08-16.
PID #24-117-24-41-0063.
4D. Consent and waiver for abatement at 5139 Waterbury Road
Sarah Smith gave the history on this item and requested an addition to the proposed
ordinance that was included in the agenda packet.
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Beise to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0.08-117: RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSENT AND WAIVER
AGREEMENT FOR ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS - 5139
WATERBURY ROAD
4F. Public lands permit for PID 14-117-24-31-0014 -Carol Hammer
Skinner stated that he is opposed to approving this request to plant a garden on PID 14-
117-24-231-0014, property near Hillcrest Road and Diamond Lane. In the past, planting
of gardens of this type on public property have created drainage issues and
neighborhood issues. Beise stated that the Parks and Open Space Commission
determined that this would be a good use for this space and would not create a
disturbance to the area. Hanus stated that if this were just clean-up he would look at
differently, but with the proposed vegetables he is concerned that this would open the
door for others to come and want to plant gardens on city property.
The applicant appeared before the council to describe the proposed project. She stated
that if vegetables are the concern to let her know because this won't be anything major
and she has received approval from the adjacent property owners.
Specht noted that the City Engineering Staff expressed concern over water flow/runoff
and recommended denial of the request.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Specht to approve the request. The following voted in
favor: Beise and Specht. The following voted against: Skinner and Hanus. Motion
failed.
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on anv item not on the
a enda. None were offered.
Mound Ciry Council Minutes -November 25, 2008
6. Planning Commission Recommendation
A. Planning Case No. 08-15 -Variance for new house at 2933 Cambridge Lane
Rita Trapp reviewed the request to construct a home, garage and deck on the property.
There is currently no home on the property as the previous home has been demolished.
The Planning Commission and city staff recommend denial of the variance because
there were no exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that applied to this property
that do not generally apply to other properties in the area. It was felt that there is no
hardship shown.
Kester Batchelor, owner, stated that his father, an architect, designed the house for him,
stating that the aim is to improve the visual appeal while attempting to open up the local
area providing a larger more welcoming area of soft cover and mirroring the neighboring
property.
Hanus asked why they can't put the proposed structure on the lot without the need for
variances and the owner stated that would dictate that they construct retaining walls and
they are also trying to make best use of the lot.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Specht to direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval
for consideration at a future meeting with a provision that the garage structure have no
more than one story, among other findings mentioned at this meeting. The following
voted in favor: Specht, Hanus and Beise. The following voted against: Skinner. Motion
carried.
6.1. 2008 Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Plan (Phase II1 Addendum
Kandis Hanson stated that Skinner requested that this item not be placed on the consent
agenda because he wishes to abstain from voting on this matter as it may pertain to him.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Specht to adopt the following resolution along with the
sample form presented. The following voted in favor: Specht, Hanus and Beise. The
following voted against: None. Skinner abstained from voting. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-118: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO THE
VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PLAN (PHASE II) FOR CITY OF
MOUND EMPLOYEES
7. 2009 Budget
A. Fund balance overview -presented by Pausche.
B. Outstanding obligations/financial considerations
1. Deck 1 -Carlton Moore stated that the Deck 1 shortfall includes $150,000 of
unanticipated soils and remediation. Staff are continuing discussions with the
MPCA and Petrofund to pursue additional funding.
2. Dump Bond Refinancing -Pausche reviewed
3. Municipal State Aid for Streets -Pausche reviewed
4. Fire Department Cost Savings Initiatives -Chief Pederson presented some
cost savings initiatives including: staff levels, apparatus utilization plan, and
other cost saving concepts; Apparatus Replacement Program; and future of
Minnetrista fire station.
Mound City Council Minutes -November 25, 2008
6. Minnetrista and Mound satellite station commitment -Chief Pederson
updated the Council on these proposed projects
7. Security cameras at Zero Gravity Skate Park -Fackler informed the Council
that the Parks, Open Space and Docks Commission recommends approval of up
to $5,000 from park dedication for security cameras at the skate park. Hanus
stated he would like to make sure that this is monitored aggressively and not be
used only reactively. MOTION by Beise, seconded by Skinner to approve
expenditure of up to $5,000 from park dedication funds for security cameras at
Zero Gravity Skate Park with the provision that no monies are spent until a plan
is approved on how this system will be used. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
8. $12,000 2009 expenditure for aquatic invasive species control -Dick
Osgood from the Lake Minnetonka Association updated the Council on the
project and the evaluation of last year's treatment. Hanus stated that he feels
eventually funding for projects like this should come from the LMCD and not
individual cities. Osgood suggested that Mound have their LMCD rep bring that
message to their upcoming meetings. MOTION by Specht, seconded by Hanus
to table any action on this item. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Discussion continued about the proposed budget and Pausche stated that she will bring
forward to the next meeting a proposed budget with a 3.9% levy increase, a 96.25%
capture rate, and without $54,000 because of the sunset of one of the franchise fees.
Beise asked that a summary sheet with a 95.875% capture rate to be brought to the next
meeting for comparison.
8. Miscellaneous/Correspondence
A. Comments/reports from Councilmembers
B. Reports: Finance Dept -October 2008
Fire Commission -November 19, 2008
City Clerk on Recount for U.S. Senator
C. Minutes: Parks, Open Space & Docks Commission -November 13, 2008
D. Correspondence: Congrats to 2008 MnAPA Award: Kandis brought attention to
this award for the Transit Center.
CenterPoint Energy letter on rates
LMCC calendar
9. Adiourn
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Beise to adjourn at 10:13 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Mayor Mark Hanus
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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