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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
July 24, 2017
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN 55112
6:00 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Gunn, Meehlhause, and Mueller
NOT PRESENT: Bergeron (excused) and Hull (excused).
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, July 24, 2017, City Council Agenda.
City Administrator Ericson requested Item 6B be removed from the Consent Agenda.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, July 24, 2017, agenda as
amended.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Just and Correct Claims
B. Resolution 8788, Approving Severance for Jeffrey Wienke, Mounds View
Public Works Maintenance.
C. Resolution 8800, Approving Severance for Brian Erickson, Mounds View
Public Works Director.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended
removing Item 6B.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Wolens, 6726 137th Avenue in Ramsey, expressed concern with the property at 2661
County Road I. He stated he has built two businesses in Mounds View over the past 20 years and
he has never had a water issue on his property. However, after the senior complex was built and
wetlands were filled in he has had extensive damage and water build up on his property. He
reported he brought this concerns to both the City and to Ramsey County. After further
inspection of his property, he learned that the surge ponds were at a higher elevation than his
foundation.
Mr. Wolens explained he contacted his insurance company and the claim on his property was
denied due to water trespass and engineering malfeasance. His insurance company encouraged
him to work with the City on this issue. He stated at this time over 4,000 square feet of his
building was not operational or able to be used. He believed that his only option at this time was
to file inverse condemnation proceedings against the City. He stated the engineering on the new
building was at fault and he requested the City work with him on this concern so he does not
have to take this matter to court.
8. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing: Resolution 8794, a Resolution Authorizing a Special Election
for the Consideration of Additional Property Tax Levy.
Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing a
Special Election for the consideration of an additional Property Tax Levy. She explained the
Mounds View Police Department was seeking an additional police officer. In order to hire
another officer, in accordance with the City Charter, the City has to have a special referendum
question within a Special Election. Staff read the draft referendum language in full for the record
and recommended approval. She explained that if the Resolution were approved a Special
Election for this item would be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The proposed additional
tax to add one officer was reviewed with the Council.
Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m.
Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, prefaced his comments by saying his and his wife’s
opinions were two separate matters. He explained he was not anti-police and understood the
importance of a police department to the community. He expressed concern with the City
increasing the levy, noting the residents of Mounds View would be hit hard due to the new
Public Works Facility and school increases. He reported he lived on a fixed income and did not
have a great deal of disposable income. He encouraged the City Council to consider contracting
their police services given the fact Mounds View has more police officers per capita than Blaine,
Fridley, New Brighton and Coon Rapids. He believed that if another officer were hired for
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Mounds View that it should not be designated for one specific task, but rather should be out on
the street.
Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
Council Member Gunn requested further information on the requested officer. Police Chief
Harder explained the requested officer would work directly with the Ramsey County Narcotics
Task Force. He discussed the City’s efforts to deter drugs and drug overdoses. It was his
opinion that Mounds View’s quality of life could be improved by more closely addressing the
drug situation within the community.
Mayor Mueller asked if this matter could be delayed until August 14th to allow for four members
of the Council to be in attendance. City Administrator Ericson reported the ballot question had
to get to Ramsey County prior to August 1st.
Irv Singer, 6928 West Shell Lake Drive, stated he was one of the owners of Steve’s Appliance.
He asked where the drug crime within the community was coming from. Police Chief Harder
encouraged Mounds View residents to view RAIDS online, which was a crime mapping site that
allowed residents to view problem areas within the community.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8794, a
Resolution Authorizing a Special Election for the Consideration of Additional Property Tax
Levy.
Council Member Meehlhause supported this item being placed on the ballot for consideration of
the entire community versus just the City Council.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Public Hearing: Resolution 8777, approving a Preliminary Plat of
“Boulevard”, Generally located at the NW Corner of Mounds View
Boulevard and Groveland Road.
Planner Sevald stated MWF Properties, requests approval of a Preliminary Plat of a Major
Subdivision combing four lots into one lot to be located at the northwest corner of Mounds View
Boulevard and Groveland Road. He explained a Major Subdivision is the division of land into
more than one lot, or includes two acres of land or more. In this case, four lots will be combined
into one lot, 3.5 acres in size. He noted the property was zoned R-4, High Density Residential
and was located within the Highway 10 Overlay District and was guided within the
Comprehensive Plan for a Mixed Use Development.
Planner Sevald discussed the history of requests for this property and noted MWF Properties held
a neighborhood meeting on February 16, 2017 at Lakes Run Apartments in New Brighton, an
MWF project where eleven residents attended. Additional discussions regarding the
“Boulevard” were held at City Council Work Sessions on January 3rd, March 6th, and April 3rd,
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2017, in addition to discussions by the Mounds View EDA on May 8 th and May 22nd, 2017,
concerning Tax Increment Financing. He reported the Planning Commission reviewed the
Preliminary Plat request at their July 19th meeting and recommended approval of the request.
Planner Sevald provided the City Council with a c opy of the traffic study and reported the Planning
Commission tabled action on the Development Review to their August 2, 2017 meeting.
Council Member Meehlhause asked if questions regarding fire access and the pedestrian trail
should be held until the Development Review was being considered. Planner Sevald stated this
was the case.
Council Member Meehlhause questioned what other steps would be coming before the City prior
to the “Boulevard” being approved. Planner Sevald stated the Development Review and Final
Plat would still have to be considered and approved by the City.
Mayor Mueller commented on the traffic study and believed there were some calculation errors.
She asked what hours were used for AM and PM peak hours. Ed Tahara, Traffic Engineer with
Wenk Associates, reported the AM peak hour was from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and the peak PM
hour was from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. He stated these hours were chosen based on the fact they
had the highest volume of traffic entering and exiting the intersection.
Mayor Mueller requested further information on the traffic numbers that flow through the
intersection of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road. Mr. Tahara reviewed the peak
hour and daily traffic numbers in further detail with the Council.
Council Member Meehlhause asked how many trips would be added to Groveland Road based
on the proposed project. Mr. Tahara explained 15% of the trips would be generated by the
proposed project during the peak hour.
Council Member Gunn thanked the applicant for completing a thorough traffic study. She
reiterated to the Council that the traffic study would be more of a concern for the Development
Review and did not believe the Preliminary Plat should be delayed based on this information.
Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing for the Preliminary Plat at 7:00 p.m.
Matt Oquist, 8440 Groveland Road, understood the proposed plat would be accessed off of
Groveland Road and not Mounds View Boulevard. He questioned how the traffic engineer
devised his trip numbers and he anticipated the 60-unit complex would generate more than 30
trips during the AM peak hours. Mr. Tahara stated the trip generation was based on a collection
of studies. He explained that his estimates were for the peak hour and noted that not everyone
within the proposed complex would leave for work at the same time.
Mr. Oquist asked if the peak hour traffic would also be impacted by school buses to and from the
property. Council Member Gunn reviewed the bus times for high school, middle school and
elementary aged students. She did not anticipate there would be an overlap on the peak traffic
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times with bus traffic.
Mayor Mueller requested the discussion going forward be centered on the Preliminary Plat
request.
Mr. Oquist asked what type of units would be within the proposed “Boulevard” development.
Chris Stokka, MWF Properties, reported the apartment building would have 25% one bedroom,
50% two bedroom and 25% three bedroom units.
Mr. Oquist questioned how many children would be living within the building. Mayor Mueller
requested the discussion be focused on the Preliminary Plat request and City infrastructure.
Mr. Oquist inquired if the developer had spoken to the school district to see if the local schools
were prepared for an influx of more children. Council Member Gunn reported the school district
was preparing for this development, along with Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP). City
Administrator Ericson commented that the school district has been made aware of this potential
project.
Jonathan Thomas, 8040 Groveland Road, believed that the City’s roadways should be considered
with respect to the new development. He explained the proposed Preliminary Plat would impact
the City’s roads especially given the fact “Boulevard” would not have access to Mounds View
Boulevard. He stated he has grandchildren in his house every day and it was his opinion the
proposed development would take away from his quality of life. He recommended the proposed
development have access to Mounds View Boulevard, as the prior uses had, in order to shift
traffic away from Groveland Road. He stated a light would not be installed at Groveland Road
and Mounds View Boulevard. He feared how many more accidents would occur at this
intersection.
City Administrator Ericson responded to Mr. Thomas stating sometimes plats include roadways.
In this case, no roads were being platted and four lots were being combined into one. He
reported the plat does not show access onto either Groveland Road or Mounds View Boulevard.
He stated the City would be requesting a meeting with Ramsey County to discuss the access issue
in more detail.
Irv Singer, 2841 Mounds View Boulevard, explained it was very interesting listening to
discussion regarding the plat. He stated he did not understand why the property did not have
access onto Mounds View Boulevard given the fact the previous owners had access to the
corridor. Mayor Mueller reported access to Mounds View Boulevard would have to be approved
by Ramsey County and this has not been preliminarily granted.
Mr. Singer stated he would like to see another design for this project. He anticipated that the
proposed development would increase crime in Mounds View. Mayor Mueller discussed the
proposed workforce housing rental rates.
Mr. Oquist believed that schools were a part of the City’s infrastructure. He commented on the
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percentage of children receiving free and reduced lunches at Pinewood Elementary School (56%)
and estimated this percentage would rise to 61% after the apartment complex was completed. He
anticipated this increase would put Pinewood Elementary 15% higher than any other school in
the district. He feared that this area of the community would be impacted if allowed to increase
the free and reduced lunches to 61%.
Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Mayor Mueller recommended the Council postpone action on this matter to August 14, 2017, in
hopes that Council Member Bergeron and Council Member Hull could be in attendance. Planner
Sevald explained the City could extend this request 60 days and noted staff would provide a
formal written request to the applicant.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Postpone Action on the Preliminary Plat of
“Boulevard”, generally located at the NW Corner of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland
Road to the August 14, 2017 City Council meeting.
Council Member Meehlhause reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
Preliminary Plat. He stated his biggest concern with this project was the traffic that would be
generated and how access would be made onto Mounds View Boulevard. It was his hope staff
would be able to speak with Ramsey County regarding this issue. He suggested a traffic light be
considered for the intersection of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road.
Council Member Gunn agreed traffic was a concern, however the Council was not being asked to
consider the design of the project, but rather the combination of the lots. She stated the
developer was trying to purchase the lots in order to create a development. She encouraged the
Council to not lose sight of the request.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 8778, Approval of a Development Review of “Boulevard”, a 60
unit Apartment Building, general located at the NW Corner of Mounds View
Boulevard and Groveland Road.
This item was removed from the agenda.
D. Resolution 8795, Approving the Hire of Benjamin Geisbauer to the Position
of Public Works Maintenance Worker.
Assistant City Administrator Crane stated the Council was being asked to approve the hire of
Benjamin Geisbauer to the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker. She explained an
offer letter was extended to Mr. Geisbauer with the new pay rates, however the labor agreement
is yet unsigned. For this reason, she suggested this item be postponed to August 14, 2017.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Postpone Action on the Hire of Benjamin
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Geisbauer to the Position of Public Works Maintenance Worker to the August 14, 2017 City
Council meeting.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
E. Resolution 8796, Approving an Agreement for Executive Search Services
with Springsted Waters.
City Administrator Ericson requested the Council approve an agreement for Executive Search
Services with Springsted Waters to assist with filling the City Administrator position. He
commented on the fee for services noting the cost had been slightly reduced to $20,800. He
explained the search firm will begin their work as soon as they receive signed documents from
the City. Staff recommended the Council approve the agreement with Springsted Waters at the
reduced price.
Mayor Mueller thanked City Administrator Ericson for requesting a price reduction from
Springsted Waters.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8796,
Approving an Agreement for Executive Search Services with Springsted Waters.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Mueller requested the Council now discuss the appointment of an Interim City
Administrator. She explained City Administrator Ericson has given the City Council a
resignation letter and his last day of work would be in September. She suggested the Council
consider hiring an Interim City Administrator from the League of Minnesota Cities list.
City Administrator Ericson reviewed the list of Interim City Administrators and recommended
the Council consider hiring an individual with a strong human resources background. He then
discussed the six individuals he would recommend for the position.
Mayor Mueller suggested City Administrator Ericson speak with the top three candidates to see if
they were available for an interview. City Administrator Ericson indicated he would speak with
these individuals and would report back to the Council.
Council Member Meehlhause stated he had no problem appointing Nyle Zikmund but stated he
would wait to hear from the City Administrator on other potential candidates.
Council Member Gunn agreed that Nyle Zikmund would be a good fit, however she was
uncertain with how to proceed due to the fact the City has not gone through this process before.
Mayor Mueller asked if the Council had to hold interviews. City Administrator Ericson believed
this would be the best course of action.
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F. Resolution 8797, Endorsing “Pollinator Friendly” Policies and Procedures.
Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council adopt a Resolution endorsing
“Pollinator Friendly” policies and procedures. He stated this was first discussed by the Council
at a worksession in May. He noted the Parks and Recreation Commission also endorsed this
Resolution. Staff read through the Resolution and recommended approval.
Council Member Gunn commented on a video that was created by the City of Lakeville and
suggested Mounds View consider creating a pollinator friendly garden. She stated grant funding
may be available for this type of project. Interim Public Works Director Peterson stated he
would reach out to the middle school to see if they would like to participate in this initiative.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8797,
Endorsing “Pollinator Friendly” Policies and Procedures.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
G. Resolution 8798, Approving the Resurfacing of Silver View Park and
Random Park Basketball Courts.
Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve the resurfacing of the
Silver View Park and Random Park basketball courts. He explained all playing surfaces within
the City’s parks have been evaluated by staff. He stated the Park and Recreation Commission
had the tennis courts evaluated and the recommendation was made to put off the Groveland and
Green Park tennis courts in lieu of resurfacing the Silver View and Random Park basketball
courts. Staff reviewed the expense for the project in detail with the Council and recommended
approval of the resurfacing. It was noted the project cost would be covered by the Park
Dedication Fund.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8798,
Approving the Resurfacing of Silver View Park and Random Park Basketball Courts.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
H. Resolution 8799, Approving the Replacement of Hockey Rink Boards at
Hillview Park.
Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve the replacement of the
hockey rink boards at Hillview Park. He explained the hockey rink at Hillview Park was
discussed by the Park and Recreation Commission and it as recommended the rink be expanded
and that the boards be replaced. Staff reviewed the expense for the project and recommended
approval. It was noted the project cost would be covered by the Park Dedication Fund.
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8799,
Approving the Replacement of Hockey Rink Boards at Hillview Park.
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Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
I. Resolution 8801, Approving Additional Funding for the City Hall and
Community Center Parking Lots Mill & Overlay Project.
Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve additional funding for the
City Hall and Community Center parking lots mill and overlay project. He commented on the
original contract with Bituminous Roadways and noted after the initial site inspection an
additional 440 feet of concrete was found to be needed, which results in an additional $17,348.
Staff recommended the Council approve the additional funding.
Council Member Meehlhause asked when the project would be completed. Interim Public
Works Director Peterson stated the contractor believes he can get the project done before Festival
in the Park.
Mayor Mueller questioned if the curb design would be changed. Interim Public Works Director
Peterson stated the curb design would not be changed. He commented on the snow removal plan
for the parking lot going forward.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8801,
Approving Additional Funding for the City Hall and Community Center Parking Lots Mill &
Overlay Project.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
J. Resolution 8802, Accepting Improvements and Approving Final Payment for
the 2017 Seal Coating of Area D Project.
Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council accept improvements and approve
the final payment for the 2017 seal coating for the Area D project. He explained this project was
approved in April by the Council and Pearson Brothers was awarded the contract. He reviewed
the roadways included in the Area D project and noted the project was completed in full by
Pearson Brothers and came in under the original estimate. Staff discussed the expense of the
project and recommended approval of the final payment.
Council Member Gunn questioned when the roadways would be striped. Interim Public Works
Director Peterson believed the striping would be completed in the next several weeks.
Council Member Meehlhause inquired if the joint powers agreement with the City of Coon
Rapids was benefiting the Mounds View. Interim Public Works Director Peterson commented
that the joint powers agreement was a benefit to the community as the City was receiving better
prices for their projects.
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8802,
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Accepting Improvements and Approving Final Payment for the 2017 Seal Coating of Area D
Project.
Mayor Mueller asked if the City had worked with Pearson Brothers in the past. Interim Public
Works Director Peterson stated reported Pearson Brothers had completed the City’s last seal
coating project.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
K. Resolution 8805, Approving the Proposal from Oertel Architects for
Construction Administration Services of the Mounds View Public Works
Facility.
Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve a proposal from Oertel
Architects for construction administration services for the Mounds View Public Works Facility.
He explained this contract would assist the Public Works Department with completing this
project due to staffing changes. He reviewed the services that would be provided by Oertel
Architects, along with the associated costs and recommended approval of the proposal.
Council Member Meehlhause asked if Oertel Architects would consider having a fixed bid.
Interim Public Works Director Peterson stated he was uncertain if Oertel would approve of this,
but stated he could ask.
Mayor Mueller stated the City was seeking a new Public Works Director at this time. It was her
hope this would not take 10 months to complete this process. She asked if the contract should
proceed with a full 10-month contract. Interim Public Works Director Peterson explained this
was his recommendation as the new Public Works Director would have enough to take on with
the City.
Mayor Mueller questioned if the Council should proceed with the hourly contract or wait to hear
back from Interim Public Works Director Peterson regarding a fixed bid. City Administrator
Ericson recommended the Council moved forward with the hourly contract. He feared a fixed
bid could come back higher. He noted the City would only be billed for work that was needed.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8805,
Approving the Proposal from Oertel Architects for Construction Administration Services of the
Mounds View Public Works Facility.
Council Member Meehlhause stated he would like to see a financial spreadsheet on the costs for
the Public Works Facility to see how the project was progressing. He wanted to see if the costs
that have incurred to date were in alignment with previous projections.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
10. REPORTS
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A. Reports of Mayor and Council.
Council Member Gunn reported the National Night Out Pre-Party would be held at the Mounds
View City Hall Park on Saturday, July 29th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Council Member Gunn stated on Thursday, August 3rd she would be attending a Cable
Commission meeting.
Mayor Mueller explained National Night Out would be held on Tuesday, August 1st. She
encouraged Mounds View residents to get to know their neighbors during this great event.
Council Member Meehlhause stated he attended a Twin Cities Gateway board meeting last week.
He reported hospitality taxes were down in 2017, which would impact Twin Cities Gateway’s
contribution to the City. He commented on the number of new hotels that have entered the
market in the last year.
Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending an NYFS Board of Directors
meeting on Thursday.
Mayor Mueller sent a special thank you to Jeannette and Ernie Lapore for opening up their yard
to a weekly story time. She invited residents to attend her next story time on Tuesday, July 25th
at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Groveland and Ardan.
Mayor Mueller reviewed a picture taken at Festival in the Park from 1981 and was proud of the
fact the Festival has been taking place in the community for over 40 years. She invited people to
consider volunteering for the event and noted the Festival in the Park Committee would be
meeting next on Tuesday, July 25th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. She stated the event was fast
approaching and would be held on Saturday, August 19th. She then commented on the events
being planned for the community celebration.
Mayor Mueller commented on the 10-year anniversary of the 35W bridge collapse which was
August 1st. She sent her thoughts and prayers to the families that were impacted by this event.
Mayor Mueller stated she would be attending Jim Hess’s retirement celebration and thanked Mr.
Hess for his 20+ years of dedicated service to the community.
B. Reports of Staff.
Police Chief Harder encouraged the public to attend the National Night Out Pre-Party which
would be held at the Mounds View City Hall Park on Saturday, July 29th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
He looked forward to holding more great conversations with Mounds View residents.
Police Chief Harder stated the Mounds View Police Department had rolled out their body
cameras and all officers should be trained in their proper use by August.
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Mayor Mueller questioned when officers would be turning on their body cameras. Police Chief
Harder explained cameras would be turned on in route to a call.
Mayor Mueller asked how long the City was required to retain the data collected from the body
cameras. Police Chief Harder stated this would depend on the data retention schedule and would
be anywhere from 90 days to seven years.
Mayor Mueller inquired if each of the department’s squad cars had cameras. Police Chief Harder
reported this was the case. He explained he would be moving each of the squad cars to a Watch
Guard camera.
Interim Public Works Director Peterson updated the Council on the facility maintenance position
at the Community Center. He stated interviews would be held shortly. He commented on the
progress being made on the disc golf course. He encouraged the Council to visit the Public
Works Facility and noted the building was beginning to take shape.
City Administrator Ericson provided the Council with a handout from Lawrence Sign with
examples for potential signage within the roundabout at County Road H. He noted the signs
were proposed to be backlit.
Council Member Gunn explained she was envisioning a taller sign with plantings in the
roundabout. City Administrator Ericson stated he could have Lawrence Sign complete another
draft with a taller sign taking the plantings into consideration.
Mayor Mueller stated she liked the idea of a solar powered sign.
City Administrator Ericson requested further information from the Council on the timing of the
next worksession meeting. The Council agreed to meet on Monday, August 21st.
Mayor Mueller asked what the City’s next steps would be in order to address Mr. Wolens’ water
concerns. City Administrator Ericson stated he spoke to Mr. Wolens’ son and stated he certainly
felt for him at this time. He explained there were many property owners in the City dealing with
high water table concerns noting 2016 was the wettest year on record. He did not believe his
issues were caused by the senior complex that was built in 1995. He explained the City may
have to ask an engineer look at the elevations to make sure there was nothing the City has done
to exacerbate the issues on Mr. Wolens’ property. He reported he would be speaking with the
City Attorney regarding the alluded to inverse condemnation action.
C. Reports of City Attorney.
City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report.
11. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 21, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 14, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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