2015-02-10 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 10, 2015
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Centennial Building.
Members present: Mayor Mark Wegscheid, Council Members Heidi Gesch, Ray Salazar, Kelli
Gillispie, and Jennifer Peterson
Members absent: None.
Others present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, Director of Finance/Clerk/Treasurer Catherine
Pausche, City Attorney Melissa Manderschied, Public Works Superintendent Ray Hanson, City
Engineer Dan Faulkner, Scott Qualle, Katie Morford, Kevin Borg, Jackie Piepkorn, Karen King,
Jim McManus, Connor McManus, Dylan McManus.
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 Council
Member or citizen so requests, in which event it will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered in normal sequence.
1. Open meeting
Mayor Wegscheid called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
Hanson asked to add Item 4G which is a temporary liquor permit for Our Lady of the Lake
and to remove Item 6 per the request of The Gillespie Center.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch, to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
Gillispie asked for the removal of Item 4E.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch, to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $482,925.26
B. Approve minutes Jan 27, 2015 regular meeting
C. Approve Labor Agreement between the City of Mound and the Minnesota
Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union No. 320 (Public
Works Union), effective Jan 1, 2015 through Dec 31, 2016
D. Approve Pay Request by Roxanne Eccles, 4810 Donald Drive, in the amount of
$2,145.50, for the removal of a tree damaged by construction and replacement of
retaining wall
E. Pulled.
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F. ORDINANCE NO. 01-2015: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CITY
CODE CHAPTER 14 (ANIMALS)
G. (Added) Approve One Day Liquor License for Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
Shrimp Fry: Fri, Feb 20, 2015, with fee paid
4E
Gillispie said she requested this item be removed so she can abstain from voting due to her
holding office in the Westonka Community and Commerce organization.
MOTION by Salazar, seconded by Gesch, to approve the following resolution. The following
voted in favor: Wegscheid, Gesch, Salazar, Peterson. The following voted against: none. The
following abstained: Gillispie. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-14: RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC GATHERING PERMIT FOR
2015 MOONLIGHT TRAIL NIGHT, WITH REDUCED FEE DUE TO PUBLIC PURPOSE OF
THE GATHERING
5.
requirements for a Boy Scout patch.
were attending the Council Meeting to work on the
6. Visit by Donna Smith and Jeannie Brustad, representatives of The Gillespie Center
This item was removed until a later date per the request from The Gillespie Center.
7. Kevin Borg, Superintendent of Westonka School District
A. Update on Westonka Schools
Borg gave a Power Point presentation highlighting the efforts and accomplishments of the
Westonka School District, including many national awards and rankings. Borg said these
accolades demonstrate the success of the staff, students, and city. Borg highlighted the
technology initiative referred to as Edge 21, where Chrome Books will be made available to
students in 5th through 12th grade which will provide flexibility for instruction and allow teachers
to connect with students at individual levels. Borg highlighted a new district -wide engineering
curriculum, the newly created student technology team that can provide on-site service, and
gave an update on the capital improvement projects that have been taking place.
Wegscheid complemented the School District on the multiple activities offered and great
students and Borg for getting out to relay the success stories.
Hanson said she guest taught in three sections of Mr. Kiel's government class and mentioned
the shortage of engineers, so she applauds the district's efforts to focus on engineering.
Gillispie complemented the DECA students who did a social media presentation for the
Westonka Community and Commerce organization.
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B. Requesting action on proposal for sidewalk connecting to Grandview Middle School
sidewalk
Borg summarized improvements made on the Grandview Middle School property to focus on
pedestrian safety and asked that the City add a sidewalk on the portion of Grandview Boulevard
leading up to the Grandview entrance.
Dan Faulkner showed a map of proposed sidewalk and stated that the preliminary cost estimate
is $13,000. Faulkner outlined the considerations, including an existing all -way stop at Bellaire
that may need to be removed and the new crossing marked. Peterson asked if the south side
is the best side for a sidewalk. Faulkner said the north side is better but there are impediments
that make it difficult, including steep retaining walls, light poles and a Met Council meter box that
really can't be moved. Wegscheid asked about shifting the street as having students cross in
the middle of the street seems like unnecessary risk. Faulkner said it would have to be explored
more closely. Borg said having it on the north side would have them crossing the alley versus
the pedestrian crossing, which he feels would be less safe.
Gillispie said the stop signs were put in for a reason, so she is reluctant to pull them out and that
she is in favor of the north side. Gesch questioned what the gain would be or if the risk is just
shifting with a midblock cross walk. Gesch questioned where the children are approaching
from. Borg said pedestrian traffic comes from all angles, but that the objective is to get them off
of the street (Grandview Blvd). Gesch mentioned that technically bikes can't be on the
sidewalk.
Wegscheid said more information is needed and Hanson suggested it be remanded back to
staff for further study. Borg said the school district tried to get grant money for safe routes to
school, but they were unsuccessful. Gillispie asked if the school board is flexible with the
amount they will contribute. Borg said he thought so and thanked the City again for
collaborating with the school district to keep kids safe.
Faulkner said it would be important to make a decision in the next few weeks due to the timing
of the bid process. Hanson asked if crossing guards would be used in this area. Peterson
asked for multiple options to be presented and the associated costs.
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Scott Qualle, said the residential code book has been adopted and is in force and that on
February 14th, the radon and energy requirements go into effect. Qualle stated the commercial
building code is still under revision and it will be at least 6 to 9 months before it is adopted.
Qualle noted that the plumbing code will be a national model and many changes are anticipated
and that it will be at least 12 months before the new code is adopted.
Qualle stated he has conducted continuing education for contractors for the past 3 years and
that helps him know the code and provides great feedback from contractors.
Qualle highlighted some of the changes in the administrative code, residential code, and
residential energy code that were included in the packet. Qualle stated he believes the
comprehensive plan review is a more cost effective approach and now State Statute requires all
plans to be identical (city's copy, job site copy), which is something Mound has always done.
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Qualle noted the date of submittal is what is used to determine what version of the code will be
used and noted that the Lost Lake Townhomes were submitted under the 2007 MN state
building code.
Qualle noted plumbing permits can now be waived if it is a replacement of sinks, toilets, or
faucets as long as plumbing piping is not changed. New maintenance rules require the house
be maintained to the standards that were in place at the time it was approved. Townhomes now
have sound transmission standards and minimum ceiling heights were reduced to 6 feet 4
inches so more basements can be refinished. Other changes include window wells now have to
be drained to the foundation drain so they don't fill up during significant rain events. Qualle said
residential sprinklers the biggest change, but only for units with 4500+ square feet. Qualle said
the additional expense is estimated at less than $10K. Qualle said the builders association filed
a class action lawsuit challenging the sprinkler requirements.
Qualle said the International Property Maintenance Code from 2000 is still being used and it
maybe time to update to using the 2012 or 2015 version. Qualle said itis adopted by
reference in the Mound City Code and is used for abatement issues.
The Council thanked Qualle for his presentation.
9. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from Council Members/City Manager
Wegscheid said the annual City Council/Planning Commission joint meeting took place
the previous night and he praised the energy of all who participated.
B. Minutes:
C. Reports: Harbor Wine & Spirits: Jan 2015
D. Correspondence: Letter to City of Minnetrista: Jan 28, 2015
10. Adjourn
MOTION by Gesch, seconded by Gillispie, to adjourn at 08:18 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Mayor Mark Wegscheid
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk