Press Alt + R to read the document text or Alt + P to download or print.
This document contains no pages.
1992-10-27October 27, 1992
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 27, 1992
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
regular session on Tuesday, October 27, 1992, in the
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
met in
Council
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea
Ahrens, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen and Ken Smith. Also present
were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., city Clerk Fran Clark,
City Attorney Curt Pearson, City Planner Mark Koegler, City
Engineer John Cameron and the following interested citizens: Diane
Beimert, Dorothy & Bill Netka, Mike and Deanne Ronald, Christine &
Phil Hahn, Michael Bennett, Ron Bostrom, Annette & John Flaherty.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 MINUTES
MOTION made Jessen and seconded by Jensen to approve the
Minutes of the October 13, 1992, Regular Meeting and the
October 20, 1992, Committee of the Whole Minutes, as
submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.1 CBD PARKING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
The City Manager explained that this assessment is charged to
businesses in the Central Business District (CBD) Parking Program
for parking lot maintenance, snow plowing, striping, etc. He
further stated that he has received a letter from Curt Johnson
objecting to his assessment because he feels his spaces provided
should be 4 and requires spaces 10. This adjustment will be made
which will reduce his assessment approximately $185.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
BILL NETKA, 2313 Commerce Blvd. was present questioning the
differences between the parking lot acquisition assessment and
this assessment with regard to the following:
1. customer parking required;
2. employee parking required;
3. spaces provided; and
4. front footage.
The City Manager explained that the differences in numbers 1, 2 &
3 is because in the acquisition assessment no one was given credit
215
216
October 27, 1992
for any leases the city has with certain business owners because
that would have given them credit twice. He stated he would have
to check with John Norman about the front footage differences.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Council discussed having the CBD Committee make sure that the
4 items above reflect the correct numbers for the businesses that
will be assessed in the 1993 assessment roll.
Jensen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-138
RESOLUTION ADOPTING CBD PARKING
MAINTENANCE~SSESSMENTROLL IN THE AMOUNT
OF $24,494.26 TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR AT 8% INTEREST LEVY %12604
The above reflects the change in Mr. Johnson's assessment.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.2 DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS ABBEBBMENT
The City Manager reported that the total amount of the assessment
is now at $42,237.28.
The Mayor opened the public hearing:
Michael Bennett, 2973 Hazelwood Lane, stated he would like to
have his usage checked into because he was charged for 105,000
gallons of water when there were only a few days that his
family was at home. He asked to be allowed to pay $200.00
tonight and wait for a determination.
Diane Beimert, 5125 Drummond Road, stated that part of this
bill belongs to the past owner. She then stated she has not
closed on the property yet and hopes to have this cleared up
with the previous owner before this goes to the taxes.
The Council asked that these two bills be continued to the next
meeting.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-139
RESOLUTION ADOPTING DELINQUENT WATER AND
SEWER ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$43,105.25 TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY
AUDITOR AT 8% INTEREST LEVY %12602
216
October 27, 1992
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.3 UNPAID TREE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments. The
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-140
RESOLUTION ADOPTING UNPAID TREE REMOVAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $360.00
TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AT
8% INTEREST, LEVY %12603
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.4
CASE %92-059:
MICHAEL RONALD, 4853 BARTLETT BLVD., LOT 4,
BLOCK 1, BETON VIER, PID ~13-117-24 44 0098,
VARIAMCE FOR A FENCE
The Planner explained the request. The Planning Commission
recommended approval. Councilmember Jensen stated that she thought
when this subdivision was done it was that no future variances
would be granted. The Planner stated he does not have the
subdivision file with him to verify this. The City Attorney stated
that the following language could be added to the whereas:
"Whereas, this property was subdivided with a provision that
property variances were not necessary and in this case the
owner is not asking for setback or property related variances
but rather is seeking a fence height variance; and
Whereas, the City Council is concerned that the City not
establish a precedent and feels that the fence height
difference in this case is not offensive because of
topographic conditions and the location of other homes that
are not offended and it takes into account that the requested
location is on flat ground."
The applicant was present.
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-141
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FENCE HEIGHT
VARIANCE AT 4853 BARTLETT BLVD., LOT 4,
BLOCK 1, BETON VIEW, PID %13-117-24 44
0098, P & Z CASE %92-059, AS AMENDED
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
217
218
October 27, 1992
COMMENTS & SUGGESTION8 FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
1.5
CA$~ 91-040 & 9~-058: RESOLUTION TOAPPROVE AN I%MENDMENT TO
RESOLUTION %91-123 AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE ESTABLISIIMENT OF A TEEN CLUB AT 2313 COMMERCE BLVD., PID
~14-~17-24 44 0042, AS AMBNDBD
The City Manager explained that this item was continued to this
meeting so the resolution could be prepared for consideration.
Dorothy Netka questioned items 16, 19 & 20 in the resolution. The
Planner stated these are standard items that go into every
conditional use permit.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-142
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
RESOLUTION %91-123 AUTHORIZING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEEN CLUB AT 2313
COMMERCE BLVD., PID %14-117-24 44 0042, P
& Z CASE %91-040 & 92-058, AB AMENDED
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.9 APPROVAL OF GARDEN LEASE FOR LEO E BEVERLY WALLIS
The City Manager explained this is a renewal lease.
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Jessen to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to execute a garden lease for Leo &
Beverly Wallis for Lots 1, 2, 3 & 22, Block 5, Dreamwood. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 REQUEST TO BE HEARD FROM MR. E MRS. PHILIP HAHN, 2273
COTTONWOOD LANE - RE: POSSIBLE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT
The City Manager stated that he has explained to the Hahns the
petition procedure for a storm sewer improvement. Mrs. Hahn was
present and stated that they would like more information, i.e. cost
estimates, assessments, etc. before they contact their neighbors
about signing the petition. The City Engineer stated that would
probably cost between $500 and $800.
There was considerable discussion on the elevations of the pipe,
Lake Langdon, the ditch, the Bostrom property and what was done
there.
The Council asked that the City Engineer do a profile of the area,
218
219
October 27, 1992
get preliminary cost estimates and several alternatives that could
help with the ditch on the Hahn's property. This will be brought
back to the Council the first meeting in December.
1.11 REOUEST TO BE REMOVED FROM CED PARKING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM -
PETER JOHNSON AND JIM DICKINSON, OWNERS OF THE LAW OFFICE
PROPERTY AT 2305 COMMERCE BLVD.
The City Manager explained that there is no lease on the parking
lot at 2305 Commerce Blvd. and the owners of the law office have
asked to be removed from the CED Parking Maintenance Program. They
have 17 parking spaces and need only 9 according to the zoning
code. This is similar to the Meisel property removal.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to remove 2305
COmmerCe Blvd. (PID %14-117-24 44 0041) from the CED Parking
Maintenance Program as of July 1, 1992. The City Manager is
to inform the owners that they will be responsible for having
snow hauled away and not push into the public part of the lot.
The vote was unanlmously in favor. Motion carried.
Mrs. Flaherty asked if they would be considered responsible for
making sure no one from their teen club parks in this lot. The
City Attorney stated that that would be a private matter and that
the Law Firm could post their parking lot as private.
1.12 REQUEST TO BE REMOVED FROM CED PARKING PROGRB-M - THOMAS B.
CARL - RE~ POST OFFICE PROPERTY
The city Manager reported that the owner of the Post Office
property has asked to be removed from the CED Parking Maintenance
Program. There was considerable discussion on this because of the
amount of traffic that is generated by the Post Office. The
Planner stated that this is one of those unclassified areas of the
zoning ordinance. He stated there should be some information out
there on standards used in other areas where Post Offices have been
recently built, i.e. Eden Prairie. The Staff will check into this
and bring it back to the Council at the next meeting.
1.13 DISCUSSION: LMCD MULTIPLE DOCK LICENSE
The Council discussed the WSU (watercraft storage unit) charge.
They felt that Mound's municipal docks should be separated from the
private marinas in the way the LMCD charges their WSU fees because
the L.M.C.D. does not have to monitor our program since we have our
own Dock Inspector. The fees they charge are more than the time
they spend monitoring our program. The Council also supports a
boat launch fee on Lake Minnetonka. The City Manager will convey
these feelings to the L.M.C.D.
219
220
October 27, 1992
1.14 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBER~ TO SERV~ ON ~ TASK FORCE TO
IDENTIFY COMMONS AREAS ~ THEIR USES
The City Manager presented the proposed resolution to appoint the
following persons to this Task Force:
Keith A. Foerster, 4645 Island View Drive
Jim Kuehn, 4633 Island View Drive
Ramona Mueller, 5910 Ridgewood Road
Mike Mason, 4909 Island View Drive
John Gabos, 4687 Island View Drive
Jim Walters, 1601 Bluebird Lane
Sandy Effertz, 4757 Island View Drive
Councilmember Ken Smith, Chairperson
The Council discussed the proposed resolution and decided to delete
any references to "Commons uses" and replace it with "users
responsibilities" because this was what was discussed at the COW
meeting.
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following amended resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-143
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO SERVE ON
A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY COMMONS AREAS
AND USER RESPONSIBILITY
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.15 PAYMENT OF BILLB
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pro-list in the amount of
$84,040.46, when funds are available. & roll call vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
~DD-ONS
1.16 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE
MOTION made by Jess.n, seconded by Johnson to set November 24,
1992, for a public hearing to consider the issuance of a
conditional use permit for a wholesale and assembly operation
in the I-1 Industrial Zoning District consisting of design and
manufacturing of artwear and jewelry by P. Heck Designs at
5571 Lynwood Blvd., Mound. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELL~_NEOUS
Financial Report for September 1992, as prepared by Fran
Clark, City Clerk.
220
221
Ce
De
Ee
Fe
Ge
October 27, 1992
Letter from Hennepin Conservation District
information on the election of Supervisors.
providing
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) policies that
will be considered at the 10/29/92 AMM Board Meeting.
Invitation to attend "Business Leaders Day" and tour of
Westonka Schools, Wednesday, October 28, 1992.
R~MI1qDBR~ Annual City of Mound Christmas Party is scheduled
for Friday, December 18, 1992, Mound American Legion.
R~MIlqDER: League of Women Voters Candidate's Forum, Monday,
October 26, 1992, 6:30 P.M., Mound City Hall for local
candidates in Spring Park, Minnetrista and Mound. This forum
will be televised on cable T.V. and will be played back on
Channel 20 later next week.
Planning Commission Minutes of October 12, 1992.
Park & Open Space Commission Minutes of October 8, 1992.
The City Manager stated that Officer Todd Limond has resigned
to take a position with the City of Minnetonka.
MOTION made by Jessen, seoonded by Jensen to adjourn at ~0.45
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Attest: City Clerk
221
BILLS October 27, 1992
BATCH 2102 $84,040.46
TOTAL BILLS
$84,040.46