2005-03-22
MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 22, 2005
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers Bob Brown, Mike Specht, John
Beise, and David Osmek.
Others Present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk
Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, City Planner Loren
Gordon, Finance Director Gino Businaro, Tom Stokes, Mary Hill Smith, Roin Caufman,
Alison Highberger, Jim Hatchett, Jerrod Nordberg, Marylaine Phillips, Don Phillips,
Marty Sarenpa, Rebecca Kurtz, Mike Fischer
Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be
routine in nature by the Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no
separate discussion on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in
which even the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in
normal sequence.
1. Open Meeting
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
Kandis Hanson requested the addition of 5G, Set special meeting for public hearing for
skate park grant. She also requested the addition of 11.1, Action on 2005 Bond
Resolutions.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Brown to approve the agenda as amended. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Meisel stepped down and turned the meeting over to Acting Mayor Osmek.
4. Marv Hill Smith, representative to Metropolitan Council regarding Livable
Communities Demonstration Grant
Mary Hill Smith, Council Member District 3, presented the City of Mound with a Livable
Communities Demonstration Grant award. This award represents the $1.15 million grant
that Mound will be receiving for a parking structure in Auditors Road District.
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5. Consent Agenda
Beise asked to remove item 5A for discussion.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to approve the consent agenda with the
exception of item A. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
A. (removed)
B. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $175,560.99.
C. Approve Change Order #1 for the Well #8 Pumphouse which deletes the natural
gas generator and includes provisions to install a diesel generator later. The
change order will result in a deduction of $104,805 in the contract price.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 05-39: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RELEASE OF
TAX FORFEITED PROPERTIES: PID 25-117-24-12-0164, 25-117-24-12-0169,
AND 25-117-24-12-0170.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 05-40: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR THE 2005
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
F. Approve Planning Commission Cases
a. RESOLUTION NO. 05-41: RESOLUTION APPROVING A FRONT
YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR SECOND STORY IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 2128 CENTERVIEW LANE, LOTS
1 AND 2, BLOCK 7, "ABRAHAM LINCOLN ADDITION TO LAKESIDE
PARK", MOUND, MINNESOTA. PID #13-117-24-31-0074, P8~Z CASE
#05-03.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 05-42: RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE FOR SECOND STORY IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 6338 RAMBLER LANE, LOT 7,
BLOCK 2, MOUND TERRACE, PID #14-117-24-32-0017, P&Z CASE
#05-04.
G. Set special meeting to hold a public hearing on the skate park grant, for March
29, 2005, at 6:15 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
5A. Approval of Minutes
Beise made a correction to the March 15, 2005 minutes.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2005
regular meeting, the March 15, 2005 special meeting, and the March 26, 2005 special
meeting. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
6. Comments and SuaQestions from citizens on any item not on the actenda.
None were offered.
Mayor Meisel stepped down and turned the meeting over to Acting Mayor Osmek.
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7. Concurrent City Council and HRA Meetings
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Beise to reconvene the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority meeting at 7:46 p.m., to run concurrently with the City Council meeting already
in session.
8. Public Hearinct on Redeveloament Plan with Mound Harbor Renaissance
A. Consideration/Action on Resolution Adopting a Redevelopment Plan for the Mound
Harbor Proiect Area (followed by HRA action on same matter).
John Dean gave the history of this project, stating that the Planning Commission has
determined that the proposed redevelopment plan is consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan, and has passed a resolution to that affect.
Loren Gordon presented the redevelopment plan for the Mound Harbor Project area,
and explained that an assessment of the tax increment area has been done. The full
report of findings is available at City Hall.
Acting Mayor Osmek opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m, and upon hearing no
comment, closed same hearing at 7:56 p.m.
,_„ John Dean explained some changes to the proposed resolution in the packet and will
amend this resolution before execution. He stated that if the Council adopts the
proposed resolution they will be making the following findings:(1) the land in the project
area would not be made available for redevelopment without the financial aid to be
sought; (2) the redevelopment plan for the project area will afford maximum opportunity,
consistent with the needs of the locality as a whole, for the redevelopment of the area
by private enterprise; (3) the redevelopment plan conforms to a general plan for he
development of the locality as a whole; and (4) based on the information contained in
Exhibit A and information presented at the hearing and otherwise known to the Council,
the Project Area is blighted within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.002
and 469.028.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Specht to adopt the following resolution as amended.
The following persons voted in favor: Brown, Specht, Beise and Osmek. The following
voted against: None. Meisel abstained from voting. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-43: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE MOUND HARBOR PROJECT AREA.
John Dean explained that the accompanying HRA resolution should be considered at
this time, and has the same revisions and findings as the previous Council resolution.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Specht to adopt the following resolution as amended.
The following persons voted in favor: Brown, Specht, Beise and Osmek. The following
voted against: None. Meisel abstained from voting. Motion carried.
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HRA RESOLUTION NO. 05-05H: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MOUND HARBOR PROJECT AREA.
B. Consideration/Action on Resolution Modifying the Tax Increment Financinq Plan for
Tax Increment Financinq District No. 1-2 by eliminating Certain Parcels from Tax
Increment Financing District No. 1-2: and Establishing the Mound Harbor Tax Increment
Financinq District within the Mound Harbor Project Area, and Adopting a Tax Increment
Plan Therefore (Followed by HRA Action on the same matter)
Rebecca Kurtz of Ehlers & Associates presented the Tax Increment Financing District
Overview, reviewed the 3,4, and 5 year activity rules, followed by the reasons and facts
supporting the findings for the adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the
Mound Harbor Tax Increment Financing District.
Mike Fischer of LHB, Inc. presented the report of Inspection Procedures and Results for
Determining Qualification of a Tax Increment Financing District as a Redevelopment
District. The full report is available in the office of the City Clerk.
Acting Mayor Osmek opened the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. and upon hearing no public
comment, closed the hearing at 8:27 p.m.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Specht to adopt the following resolution as amended.
The following persons voted in favor: Brown, Specht, Beise and Osmek. The following
voted against: None. Meisel abstained from voting. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-44: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE MOUND HARBOR
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT WITHIN THE MOUND HARBOR
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN THEREFORE AND MODIFYING THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-2 BY ELIMINATING
CERTAIN PARCELS THEREFROM.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Beise to adopt the following HRA resolution.
The following persons voted in favor: Brown, Specht, Beise and Osmek. The following
voted against: None. Meisel abstained from voting. Motion carried.
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 05-06H: RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-2 BY THE ELIMINATION
OF PARCELS FROM TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-2;
ESTABLISHING THE MOUND HARBOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
THEREIN AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR.
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9. Adiiourn HRA Meeting
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Brown to adjourn the HRA meeting. The following
persons voted in favor: Brown, Specht, Beise and Osmek. The following voted against:
None. Meisel abstained from voting. Motion carried.
10. Consideration/Action on Internal Loan Resolution
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Specht to adopt the following resolution. The
following persons voted in favor: Brown, Specht, Beise and Osmek. The following voted
against: None. Meisel abstained from voting. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-45: RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF INTERNAL
LOAN
11. Discussion on soils remediation for Lost Lake Dredge
Sarah Smith updated the Council on the actions now being taken towards the soil
remediation for the Lost Lake Dredge. No action needed or taken at this time.
Mayor Meisel returned to preside over the rest of the meeting.
11.1 2005 Bond Sale Resolutions
Dave Callister of Ehlers and Associates reviewed the results of the bond sale that
occurred earlier in the day.
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Beise to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-46: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND
ALE OF $1,765,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES
2005A, PLEDGING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF AND
LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Beise to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-47: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF $3,325,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
20056, AND PLEDGING FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF NET REVENUES
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to adopt the following resolution. All voted in
favor. Motion carried.
-- RESOLUTION NO. 05-48: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF $285,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2005C, AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF
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12. Planning Case Review -Case 05-02• Martin Sarenpa, 3061 Westedge Blvd -
Subdivision Exemption -dock parcel subdivision
Sarah Smith reviewed the application submitted requesting approval of a dock parcel
subdivision associated with the property located at 3061 Westedge Blvd to create (3)
dock parcels to be combined with three (3) residential lots located at 3140/3130/3116
Westedge Blvd. Staff recommends approval with specific conditions as stated in the
proposed resolution.
Jerry Norberg, 3961 Westedge Blvd., appeared on behalf of a neighboring parcel's
eleven owners, asking the council to table this case until all people were notified. It was
noted that notice was provided according to law.
Don Phillips, 3041 Westedge Blvd., owner of an adjacent property, expressed concern
that the owner's intent it so run a marina on the Halstead Bay. He asked how the limits
on the docks were going to be enforced and was informed that that falls under the
LMCD's jurisdiction.
Marylaine Phillips, 3041 Westedge Blvd., also expressed concern over enforcement of
the conditions, and also concern over that she believes the use of the property is for
multi-family, not single. She also expressed a concern over parking in the area. Meisel
indicated that the possible multi-family use will be investigated.
Osmek requested a change to the proposed ordinance, stating that clarification should
be made that the use of these properties shall be restricted to the owner of the property
or a residing tenant of said properties and all watercraft must be registered to these
individuals. The resolution will be amended to that effect.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to approve the following resolution as
amended. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-49: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXEMPTION FOR DOCK
PARCEL SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATED WITH PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3061
WESTEDGE BOULEVARD. PID #23-117-24-33-0012.
13. Miscellaneous/Correspondence
A. Minutes: Park & Open Space Commission -March 22, 2005
Planning Commission -March 7, 2005
B. Correspondence: LMC Friday Fax
LMCD
Westonka Healthy Community Collaborative
C. Newsletters: Gillespie Center
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14. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m. All voted
in favor. Motion carried.
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
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Mayor Pat Meis
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