2011-10-18 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 18, 2011
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in special session on
Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers Kelli Gillispie, Ray Salazar, Heidi
Gesch and David Osmek.
Others present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Docks Administrator
Katie Hoff, Public Works Superintendent Jim Fackler, Public Works Director Carlton Moore,
Public Works Superintendent Ray Hanson, Senior Accountant Heidi Tumberg, Finance Director
Catherine Pausche
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Hanus.
2012 Proposed Budget
I. Overview
Kandis Hanson gave an overview of the budget as outlined in her letter that was included in the
agenda packet.
II. Dock Program Fees
Katie Hoff presented a recommendation from the Docks & Commons Commission, to change
the 2012 fee structure to a per foot pricing system on the slips, with a rate of $18 /foot.
Justification for this change included the Spring in /Fall out costs, deck replacement/staining,
capital expenses, and miscellaneous. Discussion followed regarding the impact of the proposed
fee structure change. Councilmember Gesch left the meeting at 7:30 p.m., during this
discussion.
MOTION by Gillispie, seconded by Salazar to change the fee structure to a per foot pricing for
the city slips, with a rate of $18 /foot for 2012, as recommended by the Docks and Commons
Commission. The following voted in favor: Gillispie and Salazar. The following voted against:
Hanus and Osmek. Motion failed.
III. Fund Balance Policy
Catherine Pausche reviewed the Fund Balance Policy and Hanus stated that he has a few
issues with the policy as written. Among them are that he believes that the Council should have
a level of oversight of transfers from one department to another, he does not want to grant
authority to anyone other than the City Manager for assignment of fund balances that reflect the
City's intended us of those funds, and was concerned that the statement regarding the assigned
fund balance may be in conflict with state statute.
Osmek stated that he wants this fund balance policy reviewed by the City Attorney and get
written documentation from him that this is complying with state statutes. Hanus stated that in a
nutshell, he needs to know if someone is doing something that the Council is not aware of.
IV. General Fund Forecast and Budget
The general fund forecast and budget for 2012 was reviewed and discussed.
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V. Capital Improvement Plan
The capital improvement plan shows the street replacement projects and utility improvements
through 2016. The corresponding impact on the levy and utility rates was included.
VI. Utility Fund Revenue Projections
Osmek indicated that he wants to see the fund balance with relation to the utility fund forecasts
that were presented through 2016. He stated that he can't make a decision until he sees that
effect.
VII. Utility Billing Format Frequency and Payment Options
The feasibility of monthly utility billing if payment is made by ACH was discussed, along with the
acceptance of credit cards for utility bills. Osmek asked that research be done to determine if
the city can charge a user fee to make up for the credit card fees. He is alright with taking credit
cards if the user pays the fees. Further research will be done on this.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Salazar to cancel the special meeting that was set for
November 15 to be used as an additional workshop. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
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It was noted that if additional discussion needs to take place on the 2012 budget, it can be done
at a regular Council meeting.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to adjourn at 8:58 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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