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CITY OF SPRING PARK
SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 5, 2006
7:30 P.M. CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rockvam called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Hughes, Reinhardt, Williamson, Widmer and Rockvam were present. Staff
present: Administrator Friesen, Utility Superintendent Goman, Deputy Clerk
Corl; Attorney's Tom Seifert and Nancy Beck; Engineer Ken Adolf; Planning
Commissioner Mason.
3. ADOPT AGENDA
Rockvam requested 5.d) moved ahead of 5.a).
Motion by Williamson and seconded by Reinhardt to approve the agenda as
amended. All votes were aye. Motion declared carried.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Moratorium Minutes-April 27, 2006
• Motion by Hughes and seconded by Widmer to approve the minutes for the
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Moratorium Meeting April 27, 2006. All votes were aye. Motion declared
carried.
b) Council Minutes- May 15, 2006
Motion by Widmer and seconded by Reinhardt to approve the minutes for the
Council Meeting May 15, 2006. All votes were aye. Motion declared carried.
c) Council Workshop - May 25, 2006
Motion by Williamson and seconded by Reinhardt to approve the minutes for
the Council Workshop May 25, 2006.
Williamson withdrew the motion because he did not attend the meeting and
requested the minutes reflect he was"excused"versus "absent".
Motion by Reinhardt and seconded by Widmer to approve the minutes for the
Council Workshop May 25, 2006. All votes were aye. Motion declared
carried.
d) Joint Meeting - May 25, 2006
Motion by Williamson and seconded by Hughes to approve the minutes for the
Joint Meeting May 25, 2006. All votes were aye. Motion declared carried.
e) Special Meeting -June 1, 2006
Motion by Reinhardt and seconded by Widmer to approve the minutes for the
Special Meeting June 1, 2006. All votes were aye. Motion declared carried.
• PUBLIC FORUM - No one present
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Mayor Rockvam introduced the Council and Staff to the viewing public.
5. PETITIONS, REQUESTS &APPLICATIONS
d) Upper Tonka Little League Shed - Deb Bennyhoff
Rockvam stated when storage for the Little League at the park was first
discussed a few years ago, the Council discussed a foot locker type storage
and to be placed out of the way. Bennyhoff pointed out they need a shed or
storage container to hold rakes and a pitching machine. Reinhardt asked
where it would be placed. Goman said it would be placed next to the Biff.
Bennyhoff stated they looked at a maintenance free shed that would have room
for what was needed. Reinhardt asked the color and was told it would be
tan. Rockvam asked if it would be there year round and was told it would
be. He asked if a slab would be needed. Bennyhoff said the shed is
removable but it is not convenient to remove it every year.
Rockvam stated he did not like the idea of a shed, but something low and
could be sat upon. Hughes verified his thought was a storage unit like on a
dock. Reinhardt said the City did give direction to the Little League as to
what they could do. Williamson said he agreed with the Mayor and the idea
• of having storage capability is good and last fall an unobtrusive storage
facility was discussed. He stated we are concerned with trying to hide
things and this would not be a positive addition especially in the winter.
He asked if it would fit in the parking lot across the street. Goman said
that is an option. Reinhardt said a concern with that is it would take up a
parking spot. Rockvam stated if it is left all year round maybe a fence
should be around it. Widmer said a storage locker would not have much space
for storage. Williamson said a pitching machine was not previously
mentioned.
Rockvam pointed out the City let the Little League use the field and the
only consideration was they keep the field up but not have something
obtrusive for storage. Bennyhoff asked if something out of different
material such as wood would be more acceptable. Rockvam asked what is wrong
with a foot locker type storage unit. Goman said it would never fit under
the bench. It was discussed if it would fit next to the handicap parking on
the Park Lane side of the park; the back of the backstop is too shallow and
would flood; it would be there year round.
Hughes said we have to apply the ordinance requirements for a shed. Friesen
pointed out the ordinance allows for an accessory structure to be no more
than 10' x 10' and 8' in height and what is being proposed is within the
ordinance. Reinhardt said we encourage vitality in the community, it is a
negative if we say no to the storage unit. Widmer said she would like to
see a shed versus a foot locker and there are trees around where the Biff
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• is. Reinhardt pointed out a 'dead' spot in the parking lot where the shed
could be placed. Goman said that area is more out in the open; it could be
placed up by the fence but that area is not well lit and more susceptible to
vandalism.
Rockvam pointed out the appearance would be more noticeable in the winter
and should be screened. Goman said we could landscape around it.
Williamson stated that does not always get done and the problem is
perpetuated. Reinhardt asked if something smaller could be used instead of
a shed. Bennyhoff said they wanted something substantial and a foot locker
would not be big enough because the size rake they use is larger than a
standard rake. She asked if the shed could go on the other side of the
fence and it would not interfere with the field but still be accessible.
Goman reminded the Council it is not a permanent structure and we could move
it. Rockvam pointed out the Little League would be responsible for it and
the City should not be responsible for anything. Hughes suggested placing
some gravel or river rock for less maintenance to trim around. Goman said
the proposed spot next to the BIFF is on gravel.
Rockvam suggested the Council look at where it is going to be placed.
Williamson suggested checking with neighbors that live around the park and
ask if they have an opinion on the matter. Friesen will set up the meeting.
Reinhardt told Bennyhoff to see if she could find a storage unit slightly
• smaller if possible.
a) Construction Update Mist Lofts
1. JE Dunn Re: M. Mason's Letter-5/22/06
Brad Ridgeway, JE Dunn, was present. He reported the brick installation is
complete; stucco, roofing, coping and metal panel work is 80% completed;
most of level 1 storefront has been installed with the exception of the Main
Entry to the North Building; South Building stoop slabs and retaining walls
are near completion; the balcony rails are 30% complete.
He further reported on the progress of the building interiors; the elevator
contractor is 95% complete; electrical, mechanical, and fire protection
systems are on schedule; levels 1 and 2 are now receiving finishes such as
wood trim, doors, countertops, appliances; framing and rough-ins in the
south building are complete and drywall is complete in 11 of 12 units; level
one commons around the retail space is framed and partially roughed in;
drywall crews are on the fourth level in the north building.
Ridgeway reported the site work has begun along Shoreline and up Sunset
• Drive and will continue to be their focus. He stated keystone walls have
been completed as well as drive ramps to the buildings; landscaping and
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• hardscape will be underway in June following utility work and street
lighting; the plaza deck area will commence in June; electrical panel for
the lift station is complete; street sweeping will continue as before.
Hughes referred to the new lighting on Spring Street and asked how many
lights at the Mist Lofts would have the baffles. Goman said all of the
lights that abut the building would have them and the only ones that would
not, would be along the back of the north building. Hughes asked if all of
the lights originally planned to have baffles and Goman said he was not
sure. Hughes said it made good sense to have the baffles. Rockvam asked
when the asphalt and sidewalks would be done. Ridgeway said the sidewalks
may be done this week and the asphalt would be the last thing done.
Rockvam inquired about the landscaping along the east property line.
Ridgeway said the plan is the same original landscape plan; there is a 3
foot area at the property line that will fit root balls of arborvitae and
they can work entirely on their lot to plant them. Hughes inquired about
the retail space. Ridgeway said there was no news and they have made 50
condo sales.
Ridgeway asked if they had any questions regarding the letter of noise
complaints. Williamson referred to article 3 in the noise control ordinance
and pointed out we have a distinct heading 'hourly restrictions'. He said
• it refers to not just noise and no person shall " . . . . is not supposed to
start work before . . . "(hours are in the ordinance). He told Ridgeway he
always has an excuse for an infraction. Ridgway said the article is for
noise and they will continue to do their best. Williamson recommended
referring to the City Attorney to follow up on future violations of the
ordinance. Mason said his complaint was that at 6:30 a.m. equipment was
started up and moving around. Ridgeway stated there is no activity before
that time and if the proposed violations are on the street, Mason should
call the police. Goman reminded Mason there are no restrictions for trucks
parked on Bayview or Del Otero. Mason said he puts up with a lot and does
not call a lot and he never sees the police make an on sight appearance.
Ridgeway said they will do the best they can and monitor the situation.
b) Greg Pedersen, Mound Fire Chief, Fire Contract- Not present yet;
will be heard later in the meeting.
c) Approval Liquor, Cigarette, Amusement& Dance License 2006
Applications
It was stated Croix Oil is technically a BP station. Friesen said the
Council could make a condition on that permit or make a separate motion
excluding them until the correct ownership is on the application and payment
is received.
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• Motion by Williamson and seconded by Widmer to approve the 2006 applications
for liquor, cigarette, amusement and dance licenses with the exception of
Croix Oil (Spur Station) until the completed application and payment are
received.
In discussion Rockvam pointed out Pat McGinnis, from All Stars, stated Pat
Hanley is an investor in All Stars and has nothing to do with the liquor
license. Reinhardt asked if their percentage of food and alcohol is in
compliance. Beck said it was.
Rockvam amended the motion to include the condition that the police
department certifies liquor applicants as listed on the license form. Upon
roll call Hughes, Reinhardt, Williamson, Widmer and Rockvam voted aye. All
votes were aye. Motion declared carried.
Williamson said the cigarette license application for the Spur Station could
be voted on at the next Council Meeting. Reinhardt asked if they have
applied for a sign permit and was told not yet. Hughes asked if they were
aware they needed one. Friesen will call the owner of the Spur Station.
•
e) Certified Auto Repair& Car Wash, Mark Pfleghaar, 4700 Shoreline
Dr. Re: Landscape Plan
Rockvam said we should set up an onsite meeting with the Council
and Pfleghaar. Friesen stated Pfleghaar has not completed all of the plans
that have to be submitted to the Watershed for approval. Williamson said we
can review the landscape plan in the meantime. Rockvam pointed out we need
pictures to see what the landscaping will look like. He said we could look
at Lift Station 6 at the same time.
Rockvam verified Schoell and Madson did the landscaping for the
lift station. He pointed out the original cost was $350,000 and now the
cost is $590,000. He pointed out the Council decided to"bare bone"the
project and make it as financially reasonable but concentrate heavily on
planting arborvitae all around the structure. He continued that the
completed project is not acceptable and he is disappointed the landscape
plan did not come before the Council.
Adolf said the original plan came before the Council and it did
not change with the re-bidding. Rockvam stated the Council wanted to
heavily screen the building. Hughes pointed out if we had done a plan with
• brick these plantings would have augmented it but we did not so we wanted
heavy landscaping. Goman stated we cannot landscape all four sides of the
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• building and there was never any landscaping proposed on the east side of
the building even with the brick design. Williamson said we scaled back and
re-bid the project and repeatedly discussed heavy landscaping around that
building and that was not brought up on a timely basis until we reached the
stage we are at. He stated it was not related back to the Council what the
true options really were.
Rockvam said we should make it as nice as we can. Goman
reminded the Council they were forced to keep the costs low and $10,000 or
$15,000 would not put us on pauper's row. Rockvam stated in retrospect we
should have kept the first bid. Goman pointed out it was always stated
landscaping would be there but t has only been a perception it would be 8
feet tall. Rockvam said if it came before the Council we would have stopped
what was installed. Goman pointed out that area is limited for space.
Hughes suggested asking Norling to be at that same meeting for input and
Goman said Norling is going to make a proposal for exposed aggregate
planters to put on the site. He added they would be less maintenance
overall. Rockvam asked what would be done with the planters in the winter
and was told the same as the median planters. Seifert asked if the Council
received a landscape plan from Pfleghaar, 4700 Shoreline Drive and was told
yes but specific species were not stated.
f) Miscellaneous - Lakeview Lofts Landscape Update
Rockvam pointed out this is dated June 5th and this is the first time the
Council has seen it and there is no time to review it. Williamson said he
is not even going to consider it at this meeting. He said he would like to
review the site to see what is being talked about and he does not intend to
vote on it at this meeting. Hughes suggested tabling it to the next Council
Meeting and Reinhardt agreed. Reinhardt said she thought the Council was
going to consider the planters.
Beck said the issues are the two gravel areas that were not put in concrete;
the Council did not want to put concrete in those areas until it was decided
what do there; at one time the idea to plant annuals in the ground was
discussed. She added, at a meeting in December 2005 this was discussed but
the Council did not approve any particular plan; she said Petrik, from NAC,
suggested putting in one raised planter but that needs county approval
because it is placing a structure on their right of way; in the meantime
Frostad was willing to plant annuals in that spot while county approval is
being obtained. Rockvam pointed out Frostad said there would be landscaping
at the entrance but the matter never got to a finalized point; we wanted to
see a landscaped entrance coming into a residential community; the issue has
to be worked out; it is their responsibility to initiate action not ours.
Rockvam thought annuals could be planted for now. Williamson said it should
• be made clear that anything done on an interim basis is not a final basis.
Beck said she would have them bring in the final landscape plan.
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Friesen noted at this time the operators of Lord Fletcher's Restaurant
wanted to give a reports on their musical concerts. Peter Peyerl noted the
concerts have been taking place on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. He
said they are concerned with the noise levels and had received a phone call
from a resident on Fagerness Point. He added it was later determined the
loud music was coming from a boat out in the bay. Hughes asked for an
update on the sewer backup at Lord Fletcher's last Friday. Goman said the
problem was resolved fast and it was grease build up in main line. He
stated he would give a full report at the next meeting.
In another matter Rockvam asked if a building permit was obtained for the
hot tub enclosed down the street. Goman said he would follow up on this.
6. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - None
7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
• a) Mayor
1. Police Commission Reports & Minutes - May 16, 2006
Widmer referred to the police reports and asked what assisted and
advised means. Williamson noted in the reports there were 6 false alarms on
Shoreline Drive. He added that may be normal and average however the
Council discussed this many years ago and did not take action at that time
regarding making a policy on false alarms. He would like this on the
Police Commission agenda. Reinhardt noted a problem on Warren Avenue.
Goman said it may have been an answer to a phone call.
b) Council - Hughes, Reinhardt, Williamson, Widmer
Reinhardt referred to her meeting summary from the trail task force meeting
and requested the Council to bring up any issues before the next meeting.
Rockvam told Reinhardt she did a great job on the summary. Rockvam said we
should go back to the original meetings we had regarding that area and the
blight and the idea of a trailhead came about. He said we wanted to see it
cleaned up with some type of public parking and landscaping and the City
would participate in landscaping. Williamson said they thought the City
wanted parking to take care of overflow parking from the new condos and that
is not true. Williamson pointed out the City wanted parking for people
driving to the trail that do not live nearby. Reinhardt said it might be
worth considering bringing back our two proposals from last year.
• Williamson said if we have some idea what role we might play we can provide
input. In another matter Reinhardt inquired about the tennis court
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. resurfacing. Goman said he will get back on it after vegetation removal.
Williamson referred to the problem with Cornerstone. He pointed out the
final plat had not been filed when they dug, etc. and asked that status
regarding filing a final plat. Adolf stated the City has to sign a final
plat. Williamson asked if we need to obtain a utility easement for any part
of that property. Adolf said Cornerstone did submit a draft final plat a
year ago and the City will have to review everything when they want a final
plat. Williamson stated if we need to excavate and have to do any
undermining of their structures at the west end, we need to make sure the
City is held harmless. He added we have a hold harmless with Brandis Meyer,
2406 Black Lake Road; we should have the same with Cornerstone.
Goman said we can isolate the valves and it will not affect the rest of the
City if we do have a problem at that location. Williamson pointed out if
damage is done first and then we discover the problem, costs could be
extensive. Rockvam said insurance would cover it but we should check to see
if we should have a hold harmless agreement. Williamson said the other item
is the drainage at 4636 Shoreline Drive. Goman said he would follow up
this. He stated he has contacted HCRRA and the utility company to review
the run off problem. Rockvam asked if it is possible to install a weir
before the drain. Goman said we could try to get the property owner to
clean it or the City could do it and charge it back to property owner.
•
Widmer asked if the flower bed at the corner of Sunset and Shoreline belongs
to the City. Goman said it did and it is not part of our beautification
package with Norling. He said Norling will be giving us a proposal for the
next Council meeting and it would be separate from the beautification
program. He added the City received approval from the property owner to
install the garden. They briefly discussed sources of volunteers to
maintain City gardens. Goman said he requested different colors of
plantings versus greens and browns from Norling. Reinhart asked who
maintained it in the past. Goman said Norling has separately from the
beautification program. Hughes asked if Buttenhoff is going to rebuild the
other corner on Spring Street and Goman said yes.
5 b) Greg Pedersen, Mound Fire Chief, Fire Contract
1. MN State Fire Code 2003 Adoption Overview
It was stated the contract would be discussed with the police chief.
Pedersen encouraged the City to adopt the 2003 State Fire Code. He said the
City of Mound adopted it in April and Minnetrista is also going to adopt it.
He pointed out it is adopted state wide and enforceable in all jurisdictions
and it is the code the fire department uses. Pederson said there are
advantages for the Council to adopt it; they can make it more strict i.e.
• marinas and parking boats. He stated they are trying to achieve consistency
in the area but there are a few negatives to it. Rockvam asked what the
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• downside is. Pedersen said it has to be enforced uniformly.
Rockvam asked how it would impact our apartments and commercial applications
and if it would be a big problem. Pedersen said it should not be and the
only changes are life safety issues and definite threats. Hughes asked how
many changes did the City of Mound make and was told about eight to ten.
Friesen said she has that list. Reinhardt asked what Pedersen would
recommend for the City. Pedersen said, for example, brush fires are one.
They briefly discussed brush fires and recreational fires. Hughes asked how
many illegal fires calls are received by the fire department and was told
about one a month in the summer.
Williamson said we have to hold a public hearing to adopt the fire code.
Reinhardt said we would want to tailor it to the City and asked Pedersen to
review what Mound did. Pedersen said they require a permit to modify
sprinkler systems, require identification on buildings, added three more
feet clearing area around fire hydrants. He said we can make it more strict
but not less strict.
Pedersen gave an update on the fire contract and the new formula. He said
all of the contract cities have signed the contract and Spring Park is the
• only city left to sign. He said the other cities all have a three year term
and a 12 month cancellation notice; the existing service space must be the
same or increased. Rockvam suggested the Council have a work session on
this. He said he feels strongly about the assessed valuation of the City.
Pedersen stated the auto starts can be discussed at the same time.
Widmer asked Pedersen to 'pitch' the department's annual fish fry. Pedersen
said it would be on June 17th.
c) Engineer
1. Schoell & Madson Re: Final Pay Request to Maguire Iron
Water Tower- 5/31/06
Adolf said this is the final pay request for the water tank; all work is
completed on the tank and the submitted request of$10,645.95 pays off the
balance of work done. He said the final contract amount was$2,500 over the
original amount. Rockvam clarified the total cost was $800,000 and it is
important to realize what we spent.
Motion by Williamson and seconded by Hughes to approve payment to Maguire
• Iron in the amount of$10,645.95.
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• In discussion Williamson verified the lean waivers are all affirmed.
All votes were aye. Motion declared carried unanimously.
2. Storm Water Permit
Adolf stated the Storm water permit will be made prior to the next Council
meeting.
In another matter he stated at the last Council meeting he would be meeting
with Bolander, contractor for Lift Station#6. He apologized for not
getting a memo to the Council regarding this. He said it was a productive
meeting and he will be scheduling another meeting after direction from the
Council. Seifert asked Adolf to issue a memo requesting a call for a
special meeting. Adolf said Bolander adjustments leave a significant gap
and more work has to be done.
• Adolf said the topographical work is completed for the City hall driveway
and parking lot and he will have the concept plans for the next meeting.
In another matter Adolf stated the Sunset Drive bids were advertised and
will be opened 6/13 and awarded at the next Council meeting. It was
verified it was the work from Spring Street to the HCRRA property and an
alternate bid was for across the HCRRA property. Adolf said he is trying to
schedule a meeting with the HCRRA to get their input to coordinate on the
design and their participation on the funding; there is also an alternate
for the overlay between Shoreline and Sunset Drives and also an alternate
bid was for construction of curb and gutter on Bayview Place. He pointed
out it was complicated with all of the alternate bids and we will we get
reimbursed from the developer appropriately.
Rockvam asked if the City pays for any of the bids. Adolf said the
alternate bids are the City's responsibility. Williamson asked why
Cornerstone was not going to pay for between Sunset and Shoreline Drives.
Goman said there was not a disruption of hard surface at that point.
Williamson verified Cornerstone was replacing curb and gutter along the
sidewalk. Adolf said the county is not forcing the issue of replacing the
existing curb and gutter. Rockvam verified from Spring Street to Shoreline
is a City expense. Goman explained certain areas are broken up from the age
of the roadway. Widmer said she thought when the county did Shoreline last
year they were going to do that section at a later date. Goman said it was
not in our time frame; the driveway aprons will be replaced along with the
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• pedestrian crossing at the northeast corner. Rockvam asked if the county
will pay for the mill and overlay on Spring Street going north. Goman said
the developers are paying for their side to the HCRRA property, the rest is
our issue and the alternate bids will give us a price.
d) Utility Superintendent
1. Lift Station #6
Goman pointed out this was previously discussed earlier in the meeting and
the project is complete
2. Pavers
Goman said the price for a 25"paver strip from 4032 Shoreline Drive to
Bayview Place is $6,022 for a 300 foot stretch. He requested a motion to
proceed forward or the Mist Lofts will replace that section with concrete.
Hughes verified that area is where there is an elevation difference and that
would be corrected. Goman said they are proceeding next week with the
sidewalk and then the pavers. Williamson verified the entire block would be
done and asked which fund would that money be taken from. Reinhardt asked
if the quote was in writing and was told it was. Williamson said he is
comfortable the money would come from a street fund. He asked if it was a
• special assessment or do people expect such work to be done. Rockvam
pointed out we would be special assessing 2 or 3 properties and the City pay
50% and he agrees with Williamson and we should set up a public hearing.
Adolf said the state statute speaks to special assessments and a feasibility
study was done by Goman to obtain costs. Rockvam asked if an answer was
needed tonight. Williamson said we could authorize the work first and then
go back through the hoops; we each would pay half and we would still have to
do it legally. Beck said she would review the statute and report back to
the Council. Williamson said he did not have a problem with costs; he just
wanted to do it correctly. Hughes asked if it was acceptable to send a
letter to property owners. Adolf said we could have the property owner
waive a public hearing. Rockvam asked if there is a problem with the City
paying for it and special assessing it later.
Goman said he would have them fill in with class five gravel and start work
at the north side first and if we delay the project costs may be higher.
Beck said the Council could approve contingent upon the City attorney
reviewing it. Goman stated there was an assessment in 1988 for the
sidewalk. Rockvam pointed out the current property owners are not the ones
that paid at that time. Friesen asked it the City has a special assessment
policy and was told it does not. She said we have to publish for a special
meeting three days ahead for considering special assessments, etc.
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• Beck will research a legal way of working this out. She said assessing
residents is setting a precedent; this is unusual circumstances and that can
be used. Williamson asked if we can authorize this and establish an
assessment procedure for i.e. $10,000 and above. Beck will check on that.
Rockvam said we can hold off on making a decision until the meeting later
this week. Mason asked if this is going to involve the property at 3946/48
Shoreline Drive and was told yes, they are going to be included in the curb
and gutter on that side of Bayview Place. Williamson asked if the bid
opening and decision on it were done on the same day. Adolf said there was
a six day period in between. Hughes said he preferred a visual reference
for the bids.
3. Evergreen Installation Spring St. & Shoreline Dr.
Goman said a tree was removed in the southwest corner of Spring Street and
Sunset Drive on Buttenhoffs property. Rockvam asked if he is agreeable to
the City putting a tree there. Goman said he was and there is irrigation in
that area. He said a proposal from Norling for a 7 foot Colorado blue
spruce is $430. Williamson said he will give the City one from his yard.
Hughes asked the probability of that tree living. Rockvam suggested getting
a price on a larger one and on Williamson's tree from Norling.
• e) Administrator
1. Channels 8 & 20 Schedules- Noted
2. Building & Sign Report May- Noted
3. Miscellaneous
a) RFP
Friesen said she has not yet done this.
b) Bid Opening Re: Sunset Drive 2:30 p.m. 6/13/06
c) Spring Clean-Up Summary
Rockvam pointed out the budgeted amount was $17,000 for spring and fall
clean up and this is under half.
d) Approval of Gambling Funds Donation Mohawk Jaycees
Motion by Widmer and seconded by Williamson to approve the gambling fund
donation of$725.00 from the Mohawk Jaycees.
• In discussion Rockvam asked what happened to the three to five thousand
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• dollars we used to receive. Friesen said this is a partial amount and there
is not as much activity since the Mist closed.
All votes were aye. Motion declared carried.
e) July Calendar- Noted
f) Upcoming Meetings
1. 6/14/06 Plan. Comm. Public Hearing on
Moratorium Ordinance Amendments
2. 6/19/06 Regular Council
3. 6/26/06 Council/Plan. Comm. Re: Dakota Rail
Corridor City Area Plan
4. 7/5/06 Council Meeting
Williamson stated a moratorium meeting should be scheduled. Rockvam said
a Council meeting on July 5th does not work for him and asked if the Council
would like to cancel it. Reinhardt said the meeting on 6/26 is scheduled
when she is out of town and she would like to attend. Friesen said the
• meeting is looking at what the City would look like in the future and they
picked that date. She added Hennepin County received a grant to do this.
She added that SRF and NAC are available on 6/26 and the moratorium meeting
could take place on that night also.
Motion by Williamson and seconded by Widmer to cancel the Council Meeting
for July 5, 2006 and reschedule it for July 10, 2006. All votes were aye.
Motion declared carried.
Hughes suggested cancelling the Council Meeting on July 17th and meeting on
July 24th and the Council disagreed.
Friesen will obtain specific information and reschedule the meeting on 6/26.
Rockvam verified the meeting would be no more than two hours.
Motion by Reinhardt and seconded by Williamson to request another date
option to discuss the City plan with the Dakota Rail Corridor. All votes
were aye. Motion declared carried.
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Rockvam said he preferred a Tuesday or
• Thursday.
The Council decided to meet at the Marina Center at 9:00 a.m. Friday to
review the property at 4700 Shoreline Drive, Lift Station#6, and Thor
Thompson Park.
8. CLAIMS FOR PAYMMENT
Motion by Hughes and seconded by Williamson to approve the claims for
payment for June 5, 2006.
In discussion Williamson questioned the employee expenses. It was explained
they were being reimbursed for miscellaneous City purchases. Widmer
referred to#3, Dahlke Tree Service for tree and brush clean up and asked if
it was removal of the entire tree. Goman said the bill included clean up at
the tennis courts and brush removal at Wilkes Park.
• All votes were aye. Motion declared carried.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
10. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were noted:
a) Head, Seifert&Vander Weide Re: Status Report& Escrow Summary
Island Harbor-6/1/06
b) Head, Seifert&Vander Weide Re: Status Report& Escrow Summary
Lakeview Lofts -6/1/06
c) Head, Seifert&Vander Weide Re: Landscaping of Lakeview Lofts-
5/26/06
d) Head, Seifert&Vander Weide Re: Status Report& Escrow Summary-
Mist Lofts -6/1/06
e) Head, Seifert&Vander Weide Re: Request#16 Reimbursement of
Costs - 5/31/06
• f) Head, Seifert&Vander Weide Re: Merla Neumann Dock Rental -
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• 5/26/06
g) LMCD Re: High Water Emergency 6/1/06
h) Hennepin County Transfer Station Re-Opening - 5/31/06
i) Hennepin County Trans. Dept. Re: Request for In-Street
Pedestrian Crossing Signs- 5/19/06
Goman said the county does not allow the pedestrian stand up signs in a
35-mile zone. Williamson pointed out the City of Mound has two of them on a
county road. Goman will check on this.
11. MISCELLANEOUS
Rockvam complemented the staff on the good job on the minutes.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Williamson and seconded by Widmer to adjourn the Council Meeting
at 10:15 p.m. All votes were aye. Motion declared carried.
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SHARON CORL
DEPUTY CLERK
SARAH FRIESEN
• ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK/TREASURER