2020-05-12 CC Meeting MinutesMOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 12, 2020
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. remotely using the ZOOM videoconferencing website.
Members present: Mayor Ray Salazar; Council members Phil Velsor, Jeff Bergquist, Paula
Larson, and Sherrie Pugh
Members absent: None
Others present: City Manager Eric Hoversten, Fin Dir/Clerk/Treasurer Catherine Pausche,
Community Development Director Sarah Smith, City Engineer Brian Simmons, Phyllis Stoiaken
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 Salazar called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Pausche noted a number of phone numbers participating but not identifying themselves and
noted no one contacted her in advance to be able to participate in the discussion, so she will be
muting those participants.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Salazar read each Council Member's name and they replied `here.'
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approve agenda
Hoversten noted additional and replacement pages for Consent Item 5D, pages 839A and 845-
852 respectively.
MOTION by Pugh, seconded by Bergquist, to approve the agenda as amended. Roll call vote
In Favor: Larson, Velsor, Bergquist, Pugh, Salazar Opposed: None Abstain: None. Motion
carried.
5. Consent agenda
MOTION by Velsor, seconded by Bergquist, to approve the agenda as amended. Roll call vote
In Favor: Larson, Velsor, Bergquist, Pugh, Salazar Opposed: None Abstain: None. Motion
carried.
A. Approve payment of claims in the amount of $197,535.41
B. Approve minutes: April 28, 2020 Regular Meeting
C. RESOLUTION NO. 20-45: RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 19-70
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES
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BLVD.D. RESOLUTION NO. 20-46: RESOLUTION APPROVING REMOVAL AGREEMENT
WITH RESPECT TO THE HAZARDOUS BUILDING LOCATED AT 4801 TUXEDO
IN THE CITY OF MOUND
E. Approve Pay Request #1 in the amount of $31,136.25 to G.F. Jedlicki Inc
for the 2019 Commerce Blvd Watermain Project PW 19-04
F. Approve Pay Request #1 in the amount of $88,358.55 to Kusske Construction
for the 2019 Sherwood Street and Utility Improvements Project PW 19-01
G. Approve Pay Request #3 (and final) in the amount of $20,845.75 to Thul Specialty
Contracting for the 2019 Manhole Rehabilitation Project PW 19-09
6. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
None were offered.
7. Catherine Pausche Director of Finance and Administrative Services requesting
discussion
and action on a Resolution Suspending Depot Rentals and Limiting Public Gatherings
During COVID-19
Pausche said this resolution is being proposed to give event planners clarification for what
conditions will need to be met in order to hold a public gathering on City owned lands and
suspension of the Depot rentals is recommended in recognition that large public gatherings,
particularly indoors, are unlikely to be sanctioned until there is a vaccine for COVID-19.
Pausche noted the Depot is not an essential service and that the City should not be liable for
cleaning between uses and social distancing during use. Hoversten clarified that people can
still go boating and use parks/beaches, but current recommendations are that households do
not mix.
Salazar said although one could argue they can take all precautions but he recognizes the city
would still be liable.
Larson said she understands the logistics of the Depot rental constraints and asked how we will
contact/inform renters. Pausche said many have already requested refunds but the remainder
would be notified in the morning and full refunds given. Larson asked if there was a way to
remain more flexible. Larson asked if the League of Minnesota Cities has advised cities on
liability and how to handle rental spaces. Pausche said she did not get legal advice but does
not see large gatherings being condoned before a vaccine. Pausche said the Council could
place a different timeline on the restriction and revisit it at that time. Larson asked for the Spirit
of the Lakes status and Hoversten said they are considering one day in September if at all.
Mayor Salazar asked for an informal poll on whether to the change the Depot rental suspension
to August 31St and then revisit at that time. Velsor, Bergquist and Pugh were fine with
December 31 st and Larson and Salazar preferred August 31 st
MOTION by Bergquist, seconded by Velsor, to adopt the following resolution. Roll call vote In
Favor: Velsor, Bergquist, Pugh, Salazar Opposed: Larson Abstain: None. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-47: RESOLUTION SUSPENDING DEPOT RENTALS AND LIMITING
PUBLIC GATHERINGS DURING COVID-19
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8. City Manager Hoversten requesting discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing
an
Engineering Study for replacement of pervious pavers, and paver and concrete
sidewalks in
the Transit District and along county roads 15 and 110 in Mound
Hoversten noted federal stimulus funds may become available for shovel ready projects and
that the City participated in the 2009 stimulus with a street light replacement project. Hoversten
asked Simmons to propose a study for four different project areas, referred to as Downtown
Decorative Pavers on sidewalks, Transit District Permeable Pavers on streets since
specifications are different, and the remainder concrete sidewalks around downtown, and a
retaining wall. Hoversten showed maps highlighting each area and said the products of the
study would be rudimentary surveys and plans and specs at a cost not to exceed $5,200.
Hoversten said if stimulus funds do not materialize, these projects will be broken up and
addressed at different times in the future and noted that these expenditures are not in the
current CIP. Hoversten said the study will look at alternatives to the pervious pavers especially
in the high traffic areas.
Pugh asked if there was any consideration to add the Harbor District dock arbor area.
Hoversten said the pavers are in better condition in that area on the sidewalks and the
upcoming project is expected to address pavers in the street, but the staining of the cedar in the
docks/pergola area is better dealt with as a separate maintenance project. Pugh asked to
confirm this won't delay any current projects and Hoversten said he intentionally left out Harbor
District area/Auditor's Road. Pugh noted Wells Fargo did a handicapped ramp and new
walkway.
Velsor asked if they will study if the pervious pavers really hold up with the Metro Transit
busses. Simmons said low -speed turning movements is very hard on pervious pavers.
Simmons said design standards have changed to address this, noting they will work to meet the
design standards of innovative storm water management while remaining cost conscious and
doing what is feasible. Simmons also noted this is an opportunity to add more ADA compliance
in the area.
MOTION by Larson, seconded by Velsor, to adopt the following resolution. Roll call vote In
Favor: Larson, Velsor, Bergquist, Pugh, Salazar Opposed: None Abstain: None. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-48: RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF ENGINEERING
STUDY SIDEWALK AND PAVER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
9. Information/Miscellaneous
A. Comments/reports from Council members/City Manager:
Hoversten noted City Hall summer hours have begun, M-TH 7:30-5 and Fri 7:30 —11:30 to
accommodate longer days and higher construction/permit activity.
Hoversten noted Council and Commission meetings are scheduled as normal and information is
available on the City website under the Government tab. Meetings are currently being
conducted via ZOOM video conferencing tool.
Mayor Salazar noted we are currently still in shelter in place with 5 days to go and uncertainty
about whether it will be lifted. Salazar thanked everyone for efforts to social distance, wearing
protective masks, and complying with orders and noted it is a good thing and don't stop now.
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Salazar noted he knows of more people infected with COVID-19 and are suffering. Salazar said
the City Council and Staff are here to serve and invited people to call if needed.
B. Reports: Liquor Store — April 2020
Orono Police Department — Mound Activity April 2020
C. Minutes:
D. Correspondence:
10. Adiourn
MOTION by Bergquist, seconded by Pugh, to adjourn at 7:51 p.m. Roll call vote In Favor:
Larson, Velsor, Bergquist, Pugh, Salazar Opposed: None Abstain: None. Motion carried.
Attest: Catherine Pausche, Clerk
Mayor Raymond J. Salazar