MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2007
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Thursday, January 23, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members Present: Mayor Mark Hanus; Councilmembers David Osmek, Mike Specht, John Beise and Greg Skinner.
Others Present: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Kandis Hanson, City Clerk Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director Sarah Smith, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Dave and Cathy Olson, Chuck Henke, Doug Johnson, Patti Nolan.
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 event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
1. Call meeting to order
Mayor Hanus called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to approve the agenda. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
4. Consent agenda
Hanus requested the removal of item 4E for discussion.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 4E. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion carried.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 07-16: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR PELICAN POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
G. RESOLUTION NO. 07-17: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR FRANK AHRENS, 4673 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
H. Approve application for exempt permit for raffle for West Hennepin Pheasants Forever Banquet – March 1, 2007
5E. Approve contract with Veolia Environmental
Services for recycling
Hanus questioned if all of the terms of this contract were fixed for the
five years, including fees. Hanson stated that it is her understanding that the
fee is fixed for the five years, along with all other terms of the contract.
Osmek is concerned about the size of the 65 gallon container. It could pose a challenge for interior storage, handling, and he is concerned over extending to an every-other week pick-up.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Specht to approve the contract with Veolia Environmental Services for recycling services, contingent upon all terms being fixed for the length of the five-year contract. The following voted in favor? Specht, Beise, Skinner and Hanus. The following voted against: Osmek. Motion carried.
6. Comments and suggestions from citizens present on any item not on the agenda.
Dave and Cathy Olson, 3146 Highland Blvd., appeared before the Council with regard to the recently passed ordinance that designated areas for snowmobile use through commons and parks. They are displeased with the trail that is designated through Highland Park, because it runs just a few feet from their bedroom window allowing snowmobiles to keep them awake during the extended hours of operation at night.
After discussion, the Olson’s were directed to write a letter to the Parks Superintendent, requesting to be on the Parks, Open Space and Docks Commission agenda. The Commission will consider the options and make recommendation to the City Council for action. It was suggested that this letter include the perceived problem, and what an ideal solution to that problem would be. The Olsons agreed to take these steps.
7. Public hearings
Sarah Smith reviewed the vacation application from Charles Henke to vacate a roadway easement previously dedicated in favor of the City in 1979 as the easement is intended for storm sewer purposes and is not being used as a road. She stated that staff considers this request to be a “housekeeping” in nature.
Mayor Hanus opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m., and upon hearing no comment, closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-18: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF ROADWAY EASEMENT – PLANNING CASE NO. 06-46.
B. Planning Commission Case No. 06-50 – Request to vacate unimproved portions of Belmont Lane
Sarah Smith reviewed the vacation application from the City of Mound to vacate a portion(s) of unimproved Belmont Lane in the Transit District as the subject area(s) is not being used as a road. She stated that the property transfer agreement between the City and Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority calls for this vacation, so it is considered a housekeeping item by staff.
Mayor Hanus opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m., and upon hearing no comment, closed the hearing at 8:02 p.m.
MOTION by Specht, seconded by Osmek to adopt the following resolution. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-19: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF UNIMPROVED PORTION(S) OF BELMONT LANE. PLANNING CASE NO. 06-50.
8. Proposed Public Works Facility Project
A. Receive Evergreen Land Services reports
Patti Nolan of Evergreen Land Services reviewed the Potential Public Works Facility Sites Report and the Existing Public Works Facility Sites Market Analysis Report.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to receive the two above referenced reports from Evergreen Land Services. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Carlton Moore explained that the next step in the process is to develop a concept and design plan. To do this he is requesting that the Council authorize going out for Requests for Proposals for an architect. Osmek stated he is willing to take this next step if it is understood that the architect will present multiple options, not just the “one-campus big box” option. Moore stated that they will be asking for three different concepts, not just one.
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Beise to authorize staff to proceed with Requests for Proposals for an architect for the proposed Public Works Facility Project. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Moore is requesting that the Council authorize Evergreen Land Services to contact the property owner of a preferred site, to get their interest level.
MOTION by Beise, seconded by Osmek to authorize Evergreen Land Services to contact the property owner of a preferred site for the proposed Public Works Facility. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
9. Miscellaneous/Correspondence
A. Comments/reports from Councilmembers
10. Adjourn
MOTION by Osmek, seconded by Specht to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
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Mayor Mark Hanus
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Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk