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The association’s presenter said the initial budget request is about $31,007.50 and proposed annual assessments of $150 for lakeshore properties, $100 for deeded‑access properties, $50 for non‑lake‑abutting associations and $500 for the marina. The presenter said the proposal includes a cap that would limit increases in the lakeshore assessment to no more than 100% of the initial level unless more than half of affected property owners later approve an increase.

Why it matters: Harrison’s Bay is listed as impaired by state regulators and association leaders said existing volunteer efforts and limited grant funding have not reduced invasive plants, carp or algal problems. Association speakers argued a locally controlled, predictable funding source would allow multi‑year strategies — including grant applications and partnerships with state and watershed agencies — that volunteers and one‑off fundraising have not sustained.

At the meeting, a representative for the association said the group has already funded carp and plant surveys, sold 324 rain barrels, and run education programs; the association delivered signatures it described as representing roughly 60% support and about 140 resident signatures to city staff to start the formal LID petition process. \"We've had a really active dialogue and conversation over the last 60 days,\" the presenter said. Chair Sherry Wallace told the council, \"We want this to be about water quality and the general health of the Bay. We want this to continue for generations.\"

Council members pressed for specifics and oversight. Council member McEnany said she was \"uncomfortable\" with the city becoming the administrative clearinghouse and asked who would appoint or elect the LID board; presenters described a process in which the city appoints an initial 5–7‑member board and subsequent board members are elected by property owners within the LID at annual meetings. The association said those bylaws would be written by the board in alignment with DNR rules and that annual projects and budgets would require approval by a majority of participating property owners.

On process and permit questions, presenters and staff emphasized that all treatments and activities would require DNR, Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) or watershed district permits as applicable and would be executed by licensed contractors. As the association’s presenter put it, \"We will hire licensed contractors that carry their own liability insurance and follow all guidelines laid out by the EPA and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.\" City staff said the city’s role is to collect assessments through property tax billing and to pass the funds along to the LID as the local government unit (LGU).

Details and examples: presenters cited Carbon Bay, which formed a LID in 2017 and has since recorded improved water‑quality surveys, as an example. The association said Harrison’s Bay currently has about four times the expected carp population (more than 10,000 fish, according to electrofishing surveys) and has invasive plants including curly‑leaf pondweed and Eurasian milfoil. The association said those surveys and treatment plans are required by DNR permitting and that GPS‑tracked, site‑specific treatments — when used — are applied only where surveys identify targeted invasive species.

Concerns raised by residents and at least one council member included chemical use, potential conflicts of interest (supplier relationships), the geographic scope of assessments (properties in other municipalities such as Spring Park) and long‑term cost control. The association said the proposal includes a 100% cap on annual assessment increases over the life of the district and that any increase above the cap would require property‑owner approval.

Next steps: presenters asked the council to set a date for a public hearing. City staff said the DNR will review the LID petition and provide comments; the council will need to verify petition signatures and schedule the required public notice at least 21 days before the hearing. Presenters said they expect the council hearing is likely in August but that final scheduling depends on verification and DNR review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mound City Council Meeting - 6/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Harrison's Bay Association asked the Mound City Council to schedule a public hearing on a proposed Lake Improvement District to fund invasive‑species control, carp management, shoreline work and education, relying on assessments of about 233 properties.","taxTitle","Mound City, Hennepin County, Minnesota","taxId",71061,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201437,"Council awards sewer televising contract to Pipe Services for $42,023.49",127,7448000,7575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3794011-3bac742b6692172eb5cbd10458197dc7&start=7448&end=7575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3794011-3bac742b6692172eb5cbd10458197dc7/thumbnail_7448000.jpg","/articles/6201437/Mound-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Council-awards-sewer-televising-contract-to-Pipe-Services-for-4202349","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201437-d4751c26fa9ff708bc2cfccfe156f7bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199299&Signature=RJZQbbjQwkZRC9AslUbCnrqcVHPBefHxgqhpHawmCq3lpf6hSKZw8iDobHDGQZGugjcnVi2ysFOjBjQONZDgFkadc~6J7NV4ejx9wnjz~pI5SFVBdJKlAmKFhvC6exBY0Q0tiIGUWIAEKstfz4fX-3~WlZlIGzAlYFy0-dqbocxcINZxjXUGBBFiKqHEiHhH98dNekH7m0ePLFF6JgUTJW28sUeXeQwjAjn83RcNurAGw7SUzeuxp31Iisweq33tin8e3z5RFVGu-0S6tOvrIlyxlefmIUI9mW3JzL~O7UBmnVYsapqIKRa4EUzCyt2v5NcUO-i5cqvqOyavInzs7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Engineer Matt Feldman told the council the city requested quotes to televise parts of the sewer system as part of routine inspection work and received three quotes. Feldman recommended awarding the work to Pipe Services of Shakopee, the low bidder, at $42,023.49.

Feldman said the work helps the city meet inspection objectives and occurs on a rotating basis to review sewer conditions. The council approved a resolution to award the contract (Resolution 25‑58) by motion and voice vote during the June 10 meeting.

Why it matters: Televise (video) inspection is a standard public‑works practice to identify defects, blockages or deterioration in sewer mains; it supports preventive maintenance and capital planning.

What happened next: Council members approved the resolution and staff will execute the contract and schedule the televising work; Feldman noted Pipe Services has done work in Mound previously.","The council approved a resolution awarding a contract to Pipe Services of Shakopee to televise portions of the city's sewer system at a quoted cost of $42,023.49; the work supports routine sewer inspection and compliance practice.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201442,"Council approves consent agenda after separate votes on fence variance and shoreline permit; staff explains DNR/watershed permit conditions",439,403000,842000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3794011-3bac742b6692172eb5cbd10458197dc7&start=403&end=842","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3794011-3bac742b6692172eb5cbd10458197dc7/thumbnail_403000.jpg","/articles/6201442/Mound-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-consent-agenda-after-separate-votes-on-fence-variance-and-shoreline-permit-staff-explains-DNRwatershed-permit-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201442-af38d000d2a38fc87cabfd0460ca1d9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199299&Signature=A76vQvxemBre-dzdPtHz830cQI~bGJtPUUWMi5wi-kpVPtWx4zZHeBxfVUs3nXTpLnkFXaGh7excoOqg98RFshMwoNXcBewfzSvpe4fwVxBiZ3H3iKyPdFGA0F13ps6UbJrNcW-G3AidbXdlP-prQyrKe00BRVeRXdEe-N5~lEZSAYkt7yHQ2sjGJnQHUQ-f3Ey5N2a1msHyY5SfobGWeIm3roizKrPosnWTsrmmAKIzsEeDUOXo3H5dn-PGf-7V9fEFramJL-1WVg06SYIpymDwMgeKcwFHW21d8QhE2-EFTYn6hjNFqPWV1d3kL7hjbSHafu9o8y0mwHiZHI3-9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mound City Council approved its consent agenda on June 10, removing two items for separate consideration: a variance request for a residential fence (item G) and a permit tied to shoreline/work at 5240 Pike Road (item E). Both items were discussed and approved individually.

Fence variance: Timothy Williams, who identified himself as living at 2881 West Edge Boulevard, asked for a variance to replace an existing 5‑foot chain‑link fence with a 6‑foot cedar privacy fence on a corner lot at the Pine Road/West Edge Boulevard intersection. Williams said the house, built in 1969, sits about 16 feet from the Pine Road property line and that the shorter setback on the Pine Road side left the existing fence exposing the yard to the street. He told the council, \"without a variance, the side of the fence closest to Pine Road would have to be 4 feet, which doesn't give any privacy.\" After questions from council members and confirmation that the Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval, the council voted to approve the variance.

Pike Road permit (item E): Council members probed whether the city should issue permits before applicants have obtained approvals from the watershed district, DNR or other state agencies. City staff and a planner explained that the usual practice is to include permit conditions: applicants must pursue and demonstrate that they have any external approvals required by agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), and failure to secure those approvals can result in revocation of the city's permit. As staff described it, \"we issue them with conditions to say, basically, if you can't get these approvals ... then they no longer have permission to operate under the permit that we've issued.\" After discussion the council approved the item with the standard conditional language.

Other consent items: The council approved the remainder of the consent agenda — including liquor licenses, event permits and a lawful gambling premises permit added for Mount West Tonka Hockey Association at Carboni’s Pizzeria & Bar & Grill — by roll call: Council member Eric, Council member McEnany, Council member Pugh and Acting Mayor Castellano voted \"aye.\" The council later approved the two pulled items separately.","The Mound City Council approved most consent items June 10 and separately approved a fence variance for a corner lot and a permit related to 5240 Pike Road. City staff explained permits may be issued with conditions requiring applicants to secure DNR and watershed approvals before operations commence.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201447,"Tour de Tonka organizers outline 20th anniversary ride, expect about 2,500 participants on Aug. 2",388,1166000,1554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3794011-3bac742b6692172eb5cbd10458197dc7&start=1166&end=1554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3794011-3bac742b6692172eb5cbd10458197dc7/thumbnail_1166000.jpg","/articles/6201447/Mound-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Tour-de-Tonka-organizers-outline-20th-anniversary-ride-expect-about-2500-participants-on-Aug-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201447-6450a4d043f446502a00e7abc19eb55f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199299&Signature=A8ZgqxOuKwu3KNsciCo6PvsZIHPCTGrzhLqTaILsM5Wy4rrDSPKXeXbhH-KGnhnGc04NxppQzE5M1pXV5g69Y35dvRYy5Wurf6Ssi-Lspo5gGYwGzXYJCI9bsINv1U1~JS0ZyQ2xpmUMkEiT0vu6xoPPlfFhwdgLEnvtnDtgooHEmp4wp3Dzas44QXbFCkkt35SWJkh0NZmttC~FEDRFdfEyChhEURCRYziVWKr08sirolWRJ-v5e1i8DcGd4BncyExBnQgOsfTWVpuVF3ZCBFlx9OYi3F~J1T0X5fzZbnn4wdsM74VtndShBNJLrr6LlH-EZozSYZ8Hqa~6zgueCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jenny Bouderca, who identified herself as working with Minnetonka Community Education and Tour de Tonka, told the council the event will return to the area on Saturday, Aug. 2, marking the ride’s 20th anniversary and that organizers expect about 2,500 entrants across five distances.

Bouderca said about 850 riders were registered at the time of the presentation — ahead of typical registration pace for this point in the year — and that 40‑ and 58‑mile routes will pass through Mound. She said volunteers will staff a rest stop at Bethel United Methodist Church and that event sponsors provide on‑route support such as bicycle mechanics and finish‑line food.

Why it matters: Tour de Tonka is a large regional fundraiser and community event. Bouderca said a portion of every registration is donated to the ICA food shelf and that the ride has raised more than $100,000 to date for that organization.

Details: Bouderca described legacy‑rider recognitions, anniversary merchandise and an expanded volunteer effort she estimated at roughly 600 volunteers across registration, rest stops and on‑route support. She told the council \"You can register as late as the morning of the event,\" and that same‑day registration and on‑site options would remain available.

The council did not take action on the presentation; Bouderca was on the agenda to provide an update and to seek the council’s continued support of event routes and local coordination.","Minnetonka Community Education and Tour de Tonka briefed the Mound City Council on plans for the August 2 event, noting two routes will pass through Mound, volunteers and sponsors supporting rest stops and that organizers have raised funds for a local food shelf.","actionData","errors"]

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