2004-02-10MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 10, 2004
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota met in
regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of city hall.
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers Mark Hanus, David
Osmek, Bob Brown, and Peter Meyer.
Others Present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson,
Finance Director Businaro, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Community
Development Director Sarah Smith, Police Chief Jim Kurtz, Ken Custer and Scott
Bischke
1. OPEN MEETING
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVE AGENDA
Mayor Meisel requested that Items 6 & 7 be reversed.
Mayer Meisel requested the additional of Item 6A, regarding the Post Office
temporary construction easement and stated that a handout regarding the matter
was distributed by Public Works Director Carlton Moore.
Mayer Meisel added item 10B- Park Commission Interviews.
Motion by Hanus, seconded by Osmek to approve the agenda as amended. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Hanus requested removal of Item E.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to approve the consent agenda with
removal it item 4E. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes of January 27, 2004 meeting
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $210,432.06.
C. Set special meeting for March 30, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. for Department Head
Annual Reports, and cancel meeting set for March 20, 2004.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 04-23: RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING FUNDING
OF SENIOR PROGRAMS THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT
E. (removed)
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F. RESOLUTION NO. 04-24: RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ALL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN
G. RESOLUTION NO. 04-25: RESOLUTION TO RELEASE TAX FORFEIT
PROPERTY, PID #24-117-24-41-0136 TO ADJACENT PROPERTY
OWNERS WITH A CONDITION NOT TO RE-CERTIFY PREVIOUS
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
H. Approve Public Dance/Live Music permit for Dailey's Pub.
4E. FALSE ALARM ORDINANCE
Hanus questioned the details behind the definition of "alarm user" on page 456 of
the packet, and questioned why we would want to exempt out governmental
subdivisions. Chief Kurtz indicated that the school is the biggest offender.
Hanus commented that the purpose of the ordinance is to reduce false alarms
not to generate revenue. He felt that the public could point fingers that we are
not following our own rules.
Discussion indicated that some members of the Council would like to see
statistics that reflect the offenders and frequency and spacing of false alarms.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Hanus to table this item for two weeks and
request staff to compile statistics as to frequency, spacing, and who the
offenders are. The following voted in favor: Osmek, Hanus, and Meisel. The
following voted against: Brown and Meyer. Motion carried.
5. COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS ON ANY ITEM NOT ON
THE AGENA.. None were offered.
6. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS OF $450~000 INTERNAL LOAN
John Dean indicated that the internal loan is needed to facilitate the purchase of
the Glass Plus property owned by Ken and Sally Custer, which will be used for
the new hotel project in the Auditor's Road District. This purchase was approved
by the HRA at its January 29, 2004 special meeting and the subject resolution
was prepared by Ehlers & Associates, the City's financial advisor, for compliance
with state statutes.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown, to adopt the following resolution. All
voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-26: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS OF
$450,000 INTERNAL LOAN
Hanus commented on the status of the hotel and indicated that he gets asked
about this project often. The action that just took place is a housekeeping item
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that allows for the purchase of the Glass Plus property by the HRA. This
purchase was approved a week or so ago for land which is needed for the new
hotel. This is not a pie in the sky, but one of the biggest things Mound has seen
for some time and it is on our doorstep. It will happen soon. This is a big move
for the City and is a good move and folks often don't realize how close we are.
Osmek stated that the property was bought by HRA and is part of the new TIF
District.
6A. PAYMENT FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON POST
OFFICE PROPERTY
As part of the CSAH 15 & 110 right of way agreement with the County, the City is
responsible for the acquisition of the temporary construction easement from
Vernon and Nancy Hoium, owners of the Post Office property. Original
documents will be delivered once City approval is given.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to approve payment for a temporary
construction easement from Verne & Nancy Hoium (owners of the Post Office
property) in the amount of $4,800, and to take the necessary action to dismiss
the condemnation action and discharge the Order of Lis Pendens. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
7. STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS BY GENE ZULK
Gene Zulk, Superintendent of Westonka Schools, thanked the City Manager,
Mayor and Council for inviting him to attend the meeting. He is thrilled to speak
about the school. The City of Mound, as a whole, has played a great role in the
success of the school, particularly with enrollment. He attributes this in part to the
development going on, from the new Public Safety Building and Mound
MarketPlace, to the proposed new hotel and Harbor Renaissance Development.
He feels years of effort are finally paying off.
Zulk reviewed the goals and achievements of the school, along with the student
enrollment numbers, and the financial situation of the District.
8. CONSIDERATION OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO MHRD PRELIMINARY
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Mayor Meisel stepped down and turned the meeting over to Acting Mayor Hanus.
Hanus stated that the Council is getting very close to a final agreement with the
developer and this extension allows for time to bring forth a bit more information.
Kandis Hanson stated that we never made it to this point with the previous
developer, and project information, agreements, and financials are very detailed
on this estimated $80 million project.
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MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to approve the Fourth Amendment to
Agreement with Mound Harbor Renaissance Development, LLC. The following
voted in favor: Brown, Hanus, Osmek and Meyer. The following voted against:
None. Mayor Meisel abstained from voting. Motion carried.
Mayor Meisel returned to preside over the rest of the meeting.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING STRATEGY
FOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES
13D.03.
Mayor Meisel stated that the Council would go into executive session to discuss
strategy for labor negotiations.
Upon return from executive session, Mayor Meisel stated that as a result of the
executive session, the City Manager has been given direction as to how to
proceed with union negoations.
10.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Save the Lake Banquet Flyer
B. Park Commission Interviews - Mayor Meisel reminded the Council that
Park and Open Space Commission candidate interviews are taking place
this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. She is unable to attend.
11. ADJOURN
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
Mayor Pat MeiseJ
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