2009-08-11MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 11, 2009
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers David Osmek, Ray Salazar, Heidi
Gesch and Greg Skinner
Others present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Commumnity
Development Director Sarah Smith, Police Chief Jim Kurtz, Vince Forstyk, Dick Kunz, Bill
Shoquist
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 Hanus called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch to approve the agenda. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Consent agenda
Salazar requested the removal of 4A for discussion.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to approve the consent agenda as amended. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. (removed)
B. Approve Pay Request No. 2 in the amount of $740,110.38 from GMH Asphalt Corp. for
work on the 2009 Street, Utility and Lift Station Improvement Project
C. RESOLUTION NO. 09 -57: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR THE 2009
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
D. RESOLUTION NO. 09 -58: RESOLUTION APROVING A PREMISES PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR GAMBLING AT AL & ALMA'S SUPPER CLUB
E. Approve Application for Exempt Permit for Minnesota Lawful Gambling at the Gillespie
Center for raffle on October 5, 2009
F. RESOLUTION NO. 09 -59: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DECERTIFICATION OF
TOWN SQUARE TIF DISTRICT 1 -1
4A. Approve payment of claims
Salazar had a question on a $452.16 claim for strobe mini bar. It was determined that this is a
light bar for an emergency vehicle. Salazar also questioned the $1,560.63 to Verizon Wireless,
stating that he thinks this is a lot of money for one month and maybe we should shop around for
better rates. Skinner stated that quotes are received every year for cell phone service. Hanson
will get a response regarding shopping for service and report back to Salazar.
MOTION by Gesch, seconded by Salazar to approve the claims in the amount of $718.658.78.
Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
Mound City Council Minutes — August 11, 2009
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda
Vince Forstyk, 3131 Inverness Lane, appeared before the Council to address site conditions in
and around the Hampton neighborhood that he previously made city staff aware of. Staff is
working to resolve items related to code deficiencies.
6. Visit by Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson
Commissioner Jeff Johnson introduced himself to the Council. He is the commissioner who was
elected to fill the seat previously held by Penny Steele. He presented information regarding
Hennepin County taxation and budget and stated that he is always open to hear from
Councilmembers.
7. Request by Whitehawks Youth Baseball Association to construct batting capes at
WRA fields
Dick Kunz and Bill Shoquist addressed the Council on behalf of the baseball association, stating
that they want to construct two $7,000 batting cages at the Westonka Recreational Association
fields in Minnetrista, and are seeking funding. The City of Minnetrista has committed $3,500
and they would like Mound to do the same. Hanus thanked them for coming in and said that
this request would be considered during the upcoming budget process.
8. Chief of Police Jim Kurtz requesting revocation of Tree Removal License #09 -39 —
Cory's Oak Hill Landscaping and Tree Service
Chief Kurtz requested that the City Council revoke the Tree Removal license held by Cory's Oak
Hill Landscaping & Tree Service for the alleged defrauding of a 94 -year old resident who suffers
from dementia. They charged and were paid $3500 for doing a tree trimming job that should not
have cost more than $500, according to other reputable tree trimmers. They also performed
work before they were licensed and were soliciting door -to -door without a solicitors permit.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Gesch to revoke the Tree Removal license from Cory's Oak
Hill Landscaping and Tree Service. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
9. Approve Minutes
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch to approve the minutes of July 28, 2009. The
following voted in favor: Salazar, Hanus and Gesch. The following voted against: None.
Osmek and Skinner abstained from voting because they were absent from that meeting. Motion
carried.
10. Miscellaneous /Correspondence
A. Comments /reports from Councilmembers
B. Reports: Engineering Project Status
Letter to PBK Investments (Mound MarketPlace)
C. Minutes: None
D. Correspondence: LGN Federal Update — July 27, 2009
Mediacom letter of August 3, 2009
11. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to adjourn at 8' p. All 4voten favor. Motion
carried.
Mayor Mark Hanus
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk