2014-07-08 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 8, 2014
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Centennial Building.
Members present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Council members Mark Wegscheid, Heidi Gesch, Kelli
Gillispie and Ray Salazar
Members absent: None
Others present: Fin Dir /Clerk/Treasurer /Acting City Manager Catherine Pausche, John Beise,
Theresa Malloy, Jay Green, Andy Weigman, Dedra Brey, Art Saunders, Peter Meyer, Cindy
Pugh, Sheriff Richard Stanek
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 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
Pausche asked for item 7 on the agenda to be removed and item 7A to be added.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Wegscheid, to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gillispie, to approve the consent agenda. Upon roll call vote,
all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $214,666.73
B. Approve minutes of the June 24, 2014 regular meeting.
C. Approve final pay request from Precision Seal Coating, Inc. in the amount of $9,407.50
for work completed on the 2014 Crack Seal Project, City Project No. PW- 14 -06.
D. Approve water tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless.
E. Approve amendment to Temporary Sign Permit for Spirit of the Lakes Festival for
additional banner locations with fee waived.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 14 -52: RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AS
RECOMMENDED FOR THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION — AUGUST 12,
2014 AND NOVEMBER 4, 2104.
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G. Approve Public Gathering Permit for River Valley Church at Surfside Beach and Park on
August 10, 2014 with fees paid.
5. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
None were offered.
6. Visit by Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek.
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek distributed the Sheriff's Office 2013 Annual Report and
did a Power Point presentation of the highlights and accomplishments.
Mayor Hanus thanked the Sheriff's Water Patrol division for providing an escort of the fireworks
barge through the channels during the festival. Hanus asked how much ground has been
gained on the drug wars and what is needed to have a bigger impact. Stanek said the drug
trade is fueled by market demand and that enforcement is more challenging in suburbs because
people do not congregate like in the city. Stanek said that is why the Drug Task Force is so
critical as well as community education with local service organizations. Stanek said prevention
through education, not just enforcement, will make the difference. Hanus stated local forums
have been held and Stanek thanked Salazar for his efforts in organizing them.
7. (removed).
7A. (added) Catherine Pausche, Acting City Manager, requesting a discussion on the
Pausche explained the LMCD will be reconsidering a special event permit due to the no wake
restrictions currently in place. The organizer, Andy Weigman, has requested the LMCD allow
the event to proceed with some modifications.
Hanus said his main concern is property damage and liability to the City regardless of the
festival /event insurance. Hanus stated although damage to homes is unlikely, the lakeshore
property is vulnerable to further erosion.
John Beise, 3124 Tuxedo Boulevard and Chair of the Spirit of the Lakes Festival, stated the
festival committee believes the lake level will go down. Beise made a case for allowing the
event and Beise distributed an email he wrote to Greg Nybeck, Executive Director of the LMCD,
which he felt relevant to the discussion.
Jay Green, LMCD Representative, explained the LMCD emergency ordinance that was adopted
to create the no wake and what will be required to lift it. Green said he struggles to allow an
exception since they have not allowed it for private businesses.
Gesch said it seems hypocritical that we are allowing an exception for an event that serves the
City and area businesses. Green added the safety concerns and property damage are also
factors. Gesch said the event is also many hours. Wegscheid said the boat does make a wake
but questions if the three (3) day requirement should be enforced.
Salazar stated concern over the duration of the event and whether or not winds or weather
could cause other issues. Gesch stated she would be flexible on revisiting the number of days
required to lift the ban. Hanus discussed the wave action. Hanus asked if instead of three day
limit, consider raising the level from 930.0 to 930.4.
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Gillispie questioned the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) water level prediction
and when it will get below 930.0. Green said the three day requirement was written in the
ordinance so that it could be automatically lifted without board action. Hanus said that also
gives greater assurance the issue is resolved. Hanus said the probability of a significant rain
event should be considered.
Weigman suggested enforcement should be situational and only look at the bay that the event is
in. Weigman requested the Mound Council make a statement about under what conditions a
waiver should be granted. Salazar does not want to grant a waiver. Gillispie said if the direction
of decline continues, she is in support of a waiver. Gesch said she wants to be consistent for all
users, but is flexible on giving up on the three day requirement. Wegscheid agreed.
8. Information /Miscellaneous
Mayor Hanus invited State Representative Cindy Pugh to address the Council. Pugh thanked
the Council for all of the efforts regarding the waste water issue, particularly the responsiveness
and communication efforts.
A. Comments /reports from Council members /City Manager:
Hanus said he sent a letter to The Laker indicating he would not seek reelection. Hanus
summarized the contents of the letter and said the City's future is bright and positive. Hanus
said he had done much of what he wanted to do and it is time for fresh blood and energy.
Hanus wanted people to know in advance so they could consider running for office. Salazar
thanked Hanus for his service.
Pausche stated that candidate filing will take place from July 29th through August 12th at City
Hall.
B. Minutes: Planning Commission: June 3, 2014
C. Reports:
D. Correspondence: 2014 Spirit of the Lakes Festival Schedule
9. Adjourn
MOTION by Gesch, seconded by Wegscheid, to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion
carried.
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk