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\"I'm Sarah Smith. I'm the planner, and I'm going to introduce Darren Kamier,\" Smith said, describing the council‑introduction process as an early opportunity for public input and for the council to learn about a concept before formal land‑use or subdivision applications.

Kamier told the council he purchased the property recently and that the proposed north‑south split — yielding a lakeshore lot and a non‑lakeshore lot — “meets all the requirements” on the materials he provided. He identified one main complication: multiple recorded easements and a shared driveway that currently serves three houses. Kamier and Smith said the next step would be an updated survey (likely an ALTA) to identify easements, determine legal access and pin the front‑setback and lot‑frontage lines.

Planning details and shoreland rules: Smith reminded council that lakeshore lots must meet shoreland requirements described in the city’s implementation of state shoreland rules. She noted minimums cited in the concept review, including a typical minimum lakeshore lot size (10,000 square feet) and frontage requirements that will drive how a lakeshore lot is measured. Smith said the proposed lakeshore lot will not have frontage on an improved public street and would therefore need a variance or an access instrument such as a shared‑driveway easement.

Drainage and site constraints: Council members asked about stormwater and a rain garden for the downslope property; Kamier said there is a rain garden on the neighbor’s property and that the proposed layout could accommodate required stormwater controls and the ground‑cover requirements the city enforces for lakeshore lots.

Public outreach and next steps: Smith said the city mailed property owners within the required radius before the meeting and the applicant said he had informally discussed the plan with neighbors. The planner recommended survey work to clarify easements and rights, and she said that formal variances or legal instruments would be processed when the subdivision application is submitted.

Ending: Council took the concept under advisement; no formal approvals or votes on the subdivision were made. Staff will expect a surveyor’s ALTA, documentation of easements and a formal application if the applicant proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mound City Council Meeting - 7/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At a council introduction required by city policy, Sarah Smith, the city planner, presented a concept for a two‑lot division of the parcel at 5212 Linwood Boulevard and introduced the property owner, Darren Kamier.","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},6157184,"Police report: loud‑music, unsecured businesses, e‑bike enforcement gaps; cross‑jurisdiction meeting planned",387,574000,961000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5466021-97fc0af85e7ea2b4aa86044bcd616341&start=574&end=961","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5466021-97fc0af85e7ea2b4aa86044bcd616341/thumbnail_574000.jpg","/articles/6157184/Mound-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Police-report-loudmusic-unsecured-businesses-ebike-enforcement-gaps-crossjurisdiction-meeting-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157184-991d6c30936ff99363ef2219f9b1eae1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136895&Signature=FM5owEWRidlvLwBeWFHsH97iyvgysVJM67xLl3Ep2yazfOV1GupO-AAW07tICYdScJNT~FAwpJRhm8o2wfEhz82cBQ1PD7xGUb41PESMnoCVdnv3nZ2wh9xT7V6X2sR4VS~S6XgWFPXYrl~Z~~lan1SHUOfBY9BF3rvIGBiVt6jlS-5onK~GfGHLvT5lhv~vHSyDrJlNnPxNMHaRe3SLKJ7nuAgJJFwIV86UnZJ5WqVmrRrOOUm0LcYfmypedSndYXPKnglGFlTnNSaLfarwJy9eOYUlfxR-AtXGfJxK0U~-s83XQl93qE4pToF0~7fB5YtF1--PWlhR6P9mAQGd4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A city police representative told the council the department has been handling more summertime calls and reported two recurring problems: loud‑music complaints from close neighbors and unsecured business doors that leave properties vulnerable to break‑ins.

\"We get loud music complaints coming out,\" the police representative said, and asked residents and business owners to \"keep respectful\" because neighbors are close. The officer said patrols have been checking commercial doors at night and securing doors that are left unlatched.

Festival incidents and staffing: The officer said the Spirit of the Lakes festival produced some juvenile incidents and a few assaults that were manageable but required officer time. Staffing is near full strength pending the onboarding of a recent hire; a Community Service Officer (CSO) cadet application process was open with a July 28, 4:30 p.m. closing date for the next recruitment round.

E‑bike enforcement gap and regional coordination: Council members and the police representative spent substantial time on electric‑bike enforcement. Officers said many nearby jurisdictions have local ordinances that allow citation or removal of e‑bikes in downtown areas, but Mound lacks an ordinance that gives officers explicit enforcement tools. \"It would be nice to see the county come out with one that adapts to all of us,\" the police representative said, adding that countywide alignment would reduce confusion when riders cross city borders. The department plans to meet with Marsh Beard (3 Rivers representative), County Commissioner Edelson and mayors from neighboring cities to coordinate policy and enforcement.

Officer training and programs: The department said one officer (Officer Beck) recently completed the first week of field training and will begin the second week; Officer Schultz was singled out by council members for her efforts at festivals. The department also noted it uses a cadet or CSO program to recruit and train candidates who later join the force, and that some grant programs assist with training costs.

Social‑worker coordination and EMS response: The police representative confirmed the department's social worker remains on staff with a heavy caseload and said the police and fire departments coordinate on medical and storm‑related calls; when police cannot safely respond to a medical emergency, they request fire/EMS assistance.

Public expectations and next steps: Council members asked about whether a county ordinance could be pursued and how the city can coordinate with Three Rivers and the sheriff's office. The officer said the city will schedule a meeting with regional partners to seek a coordinated response and reminded residents that specific complaints are best handled by calling the police or sheriff so officers can log and respond.

Ending: The department's update closed with routine operational items — recruitment, festival staffing and neighborhood patrols — and with a pledge to pursue cross‑jurisdictional meetings on e‑bike enforcement and trail coordination.","A city police representative told the council the department has been handling more summertime calls and reported two recurring problems: loud‑music complaints from close neighbors and unsecured business doors that leave properties vulnerable to break‑ins.",{"_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},6157188,"Mound officials outline $30M funding gap for water treatment; council asks staff for utility rate study",3779,1951000,5730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5466021-97fc0af85e7ea2b4aa86044bcd616341&start=1951&end=5730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5466021-97fc0af85e7ea2b4aa86044bcd616341/thumbnail_1951000.jpg","/articles/6157188/Mound-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Mound-officials-outline-30M-funding-gap-for-water-treatment-council-asks-staff-for-utility-rate-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157188-f5bf6334b7ceab7703d2c8cfbf89351d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136895&Signature=MqhiNpJzEBXS2eD~qzlfJbjlNevRYmyWvFnzUeUHNaBrxSgGyKAlWaFYWyOOY-0me5d57Aij-dCA78KeYbKTJ~15U6UgzzHn99Wm5p0jdub1U-zHUXTrdxXEOvekYaxBA2gfFDrB0hdd76Q9UolvdhEKpl4nUFq8lpc20l4A~s7ja5tZWK92T47MepilcoaFVCHEpMhGBfoskDFOVFb7vN9~C7LnOBHycvlPmTM17hVukY7Myco9GN0EDVBnLTD4Ljjwo7269CmE4PH5b6k9g3~q7I6HhHONK~gdE6k71URVG44Qv0EDRpaaR03SisOSIg-zfshKSgNNkMoAznijzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Good evening, Mayor and council. I'm Brian Simmons, senior city engineer. The purpose is to provide the residents of Mound with safe and affordable drinking water, Brian Simmons told the council, as he opened a lengthy update on the city's response to elevated manganese and other water-quality issues.

The update summarized work that began after notices about manganese were sent in 2021 and the subsequent “do not drink” public-health guidance. Simmons said the city and consultants have concluded the practical solution is a filtration water-treatment plant sited near Evergreen (Sorbo) Park and upgrades to trunk mains so treated water can be distributed across the system.

Why it matters: Mound currently lacks a municipal treatment plant, and residents and businesses continue to receive water with iron and manganese that can cause discoloration, clog plumbing fixtures and, at certain concentrations, lead to health guidance from state and federal authorities. Simmons said removing manganese requires filtration; a plant would also remove oxidized iron, bacteria and other particulates that contribute to the longstanding complaints.

Funding and timeline: Simmons told the council the project cost estimate has increased over time from earlier figures; the current planning-level target is in the area of $42 million, and the city has secured about $10.3 million in state appropriations and roughly $1 million in federal appropriations. “That still leaves us with the math be-mathin', a $30,000,000 gap,” he said. He described ongoing work on trunk mains and a proposed new well behind Sorbo Park and said cultural-resources reviews tied to federal/state funding have delayed geotechnical work needed to finish well design.

Options and likely household impact: The Public Facilities Authority (PFA) low-interest loan program and other subsidized programs are possible financing sources, Simmons said, and the council heard a high‑level example of the potential household impact if the city borrowed to close the gap. Using conservative assumptions and a 20‑year repayment period, staff estimated the water portion of an average residential utility bill (based on roughly a 14,000‑gallon billing profile) could increase by about $44–$47 per month. Simmons and staff stressed that figure is an early, high‑level estimate and not a finalized rate-study result.

State and federal roles: Simmons said the Minnesota Department of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency provide health‑based guidance that prompted the earlier notifications and the current urgency; the city has pursued ranking on the state IUP/PPL (Intended Use Plan / Project Priority List) for further grants and is working with the PFA on loan and reimbursement mechanics. He also noted federal requirements tied to certain appropriations, including prevailing‑wage and historic‑resources review, that have added complexity and time.

Public questions and expert comment: Council members and residents asked about health evidence, filtration versus softening, and how two nearby houses can experience different water quality. Simmons and a resident who said he works in water treatment, Dan Nessler, described how flow direction, settled sediment in distribution pipes and the presence or absence of home softeners or point‑of‑use systems can produce widely different tap results from block to block.

Council direction: After extensive discussion and public comment, the council voted to direct staff to obtain a proposal for a utility‑rate study to evaluate how to pay for the remainder of the project and to model options (for example, water‑rate increases, assessments, bonding or other mixes). The motion also directed staff to work with municipal financial advisers; council members asked staff to pursue Ehlers as a recommended adviser because of existing institutional knowledge. The motion passed on an aye vote.

What the study will do next: City staff said the study would provide a more granular picture of rate impacts under multiple repayment scenarios and would be needed by the PFA and other lenders if Mound seeks subsidized loans. Simmons warned that even with a decision to move forward, the fastest realistic schedule for design, permitting and construction would be measured in years; staff estimated roughly a three‑year horizon before treated water would be flowing if the project moves promptly and funding is secured.

Public comment highlights: Residents urged the council to keep pressing state and federal elected officials for funding, to explore shared solutions with neighboring cities, and to consider packaging treatment that also addresses softening and other homeowner costs. A number of residents asked for clear communications and noted they are tired of buying bottled water or using point‑of‑use systems.

Next steps and context: Simmons said trunk mains work and site preparation already under way will benefit the system whether the city ultimately builds a treatment plant or not, and the city continues to pursue state and federal funding. The council's request for a utility‑rate study was the first formal direction captured at the meeting toward a locally financed option.

Ending: The presentation and the council's request for a rate study set the next set of public and technical steps — a rate‑study procurement, further federal/state clearance for well siting and continued trunk‑main and well work — and signaled the council's desire to present more detailed options to residents before any final financing decision.","Good evening, Mayor and council. I'm Brian Simmons, senior city engineer. The purpose is to provide the residents of Mound with safe and affordable drinking water, Brian Simmons told the council, as he opened a lengthy update on the city's response to elevated manganese and other water-quality issues.","actionData","errors"]

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