CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA September 2, :00pm

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1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA September 2, :00pm 1) Call to Order Hunt called the meeting to order at 7:00pm a) Pledge of Allegiance b) Introductions In attendance: City Council: Mayor Anne Hunt, Mark Vanderlinde, Arlene Donahue, Bob Christians, and Tyler Abens. Staff: Interim City Administrator Michael Barone, Community Development Director David Abel, Finance Director Brian Grimm, Police Chief Paul Falls and City Clerk Terri Haarstad. Consultants: City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Kennedy & Graven and City Engineer Paul Hornby, WSB Absent: None c) Approval of Agenda Motion by Hunt second by Christians to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5 0. Switch Item 2) Persons to be Heard with Item 3) Special Presentations 2) Special Presentations a) Waconia School District 110 Introduction of New Superintendent Patrick Devine Devine introduced himself to the City Council. He provided information about his background and credentials and let the City Council know of some upcoming initiatives and the upcoming referendum. 3) Persons to be Heard Hunt reminded meeting attendees of Persons to be Heard Guidelines. Patricia Thoele (5900 Loring Drive) expressed concern about how the City Council was interacting with residents. Hunt asserted Council actions were misinterpreted and suggested Thoele refuse endorsements from the OurMinnetrista.org PAC. Jerry Wigens (6841 Cardinal Cove Drive) expressed concern about the Minnetrista 411 organizers, website and fliers. He spoke out against Mayoral candidate Lisa Whalen, resident David Kolb and members of his Political Action Committee and accused them of initiating costly data practices requests and unfounded accusations of open meeting law violations. Wigens claimed that this group is violating the Star Tribune copyright and reprint policy. Tom Notch (1250 Morningview Drive) complained about campaign literature he received at his home from the Minnetrista 411 group. He spoke in favor of reverse Page 1 of 5

2 osmosis water and spoke against The Laker newspaper, former staff members and former Council members. 4) Consent Agenda a) Approve Special Meeting Minutes from August 18, 2014 b) Approve Regular Meeting Minutes from August 18, 2014 c) Res. No. Approving a VARIANCE: Application from Joseph Hubler requesting a variance to the side yard setback for a garage and second story addition from the required 15 feet to a distance of 10 feet at 5595 Eastview Avenue, R-1 Zoning, PID# d) Res. No. Approving Roundabout Agreement MN/DOT e) Res. No. Approving successful completion of one-year performance only probation period and pay increase for David Abel, Community Development Director Motion by Donahue and second by Vanderlinde to approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion carried 5 0. Correct the minutes Final Sale of Bonds to read motion by Hunt and second by Vanderlinde. Pull item d) Res. No. Approving Roundabout Agreement with MnDOT Item d) Res. No. Approving Roundabout Agreement with MnDOT Vanderlinde pointed out that the developer is paying for this project and that he wanted to make sure that was part of the public record. Motion by Vanderlinde and second Hunt to approve Res. No. Approving Roundabout Agreement with MnDOT. Motion carried ) Public Hearings a) Process of Reclassifying 2009 EDA Lease Revenue Bonds to Capital Improvement Bonds Grimm introduced Mark Ruff from Ehler s and Associates. Ruff presented the staff report found in the City Council Packet dated September 2, Discussion included: Benefits and risks of waiting two years or doing this now The amount of savings Details and impacts of the original bonding decisions made The importance of communicating the benefits to residents correctly Hunt opened the public hearing at 7:36pm and hearing nothing closed the public hearing. i) Res No. Adopting A Capital Improvement Plan and Providing Preliminary Approval for the Issuance of Bonds Thereunder Page 2 of 5

3 ii) Motion by Hunt second by Christians to approve Res No. Adopting A Capital Improvement Plan and Providing Preliminary Approval for the Issuance of Bonds Thereunder. Motion carried 5-0 Res No. Resolution providing for the sale (pre-sale) of $4,895,000 in Capital Improvement Plan Bonds Series 2014 B Motion by Donahue and second by Vanderlinde to approve Res No. Resolution providing for the sale (pre-sale) of $4,895,000 in Capital Improvement Plan Bonds Series 2014 B. Motion carried ) Business Items a) Res. No. Accepting a quote for Asbestos Abatement for the Gillespie Property at 1420 Westwood Drive Abel presented the staff report found in the City Council packet dated September 2, Motion by Christians second by Abens to approve Res. No. Accepting a quote for Asbestos Abatement for the Gillespie Property at 1420 Westwood Drive. Motion carried (Vanderlinde abstained as he is related to the winning bidder.) b) Res. No. Approving Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Bolton and Menk, Inc., for Water Treatment Plant and Watermain Barone presented the staff report found in the City Council packet dated September 2, Discussion included: Because of the PFA funding timeline, the City is on track with the original timeline Whether or not the contract should give an hourly rate with a cost not to exceed $305,000 instead of simply charging a lump sum WSB s previously proposed design fees vs Bolton and Menk s proposed design fees The fact that there was never a $5 million project Motion by Christians and second by Donahue to approve Res. No. Approving Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Bolton and Menk, Inc., for Water Treatment Plant and Watermain with an hourly rate not to exceed $305,000. Motion carried ) Administrative Items a) Res. No. Approving Claims The City Council requested clarification regarding the costs associated with a well failure. Staff believes it was for the old well and that it was associated with an equipment failure. However, staff will look into it and get back to Council. A Council member also asked for clarification regarding all fees paid to WSB over the past year. Staff clarified that many of the costs are being reimbursed by Page 3 of 5

4 Woodland Cove and that the developer is aware of the fees. The Council member asked if the Developer was happy with services provided. Hunt stated that she would like to remove the checks being written to her and her husband for election judge training as they can no longer serve due to the political climate. Motion by Christians and second by Abens to approve Res. No. Approving Claims. Motion carried 5 0. b) Council Reports i) Mayor Anne Hunt There is a WCC meeting at Al and Alma s on September 15, ii) Mark Vanderlinde expressed concern about the striping on the Hwy 7 Roundabout and hypothesized that it is not safe as people do not understand how to use it. Hornby explained the left lane is for straight and left turning traffic and that the right lane is for straight and right turning traffic. He offered to speak with MnDOT to discuss solutions and promised to provide the City with educational materials. Abens pointed out it is difficult because the speed of traffic goes from 50mph to 15mph and back to 50 mph. Falls clarified that this roundabout has different striping that the other roundabouts on Hwy 7 and feels that if this was made consistent, many of the issues would be resolved. He also pointed out that many issues on the roundabout come from aggressive drivers trying to pass on the right when they should not be. iii) Arlene Donahue The Parks Commission meeting did not have a quorum and has been rescheduled for next week. iv) Bob Christians The Westonka Community and Commerce (WCC) has scheduled an evening meeting at Al and Alma s for September 15 th ; however, they are trying to reschedule it so Hunt and Christians can attend. v) Tyler Abens Asked that Loffler adjust the times on the Council work stations as some computers are an hour off. c) Staff Reports i) Union negotiations are coming up. Barone and Grimm will be handling this and consulting with the person committee. ii) A Loring Drive resident appreciates the stone retaining wall; however, he despises the cyclone fencing on top of the wall. He has offered to pay for more aesthetically pleasing fencing. Staff is investigating costs and will be bringing it back to the City Council. iii) There is a special meeting at 5:30pm and a regular meeting at 7:00pm on September 15, Among other items, the Kingspoint Road Assessments will be discussed at the work session. 8) Adjournment Motion by Vanderlinde and second by Donahue to adjourn the meeting at 8:18pm. Motion carried 5 0. Page 4 of 5

5 Respectfully submitted, Terri Haarstad City Clerk Page 5 of 5