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1979-06-12REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 12, 1979 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 5341Maywood Road in said City on June 12, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Robert Polston, Gordon Swenson and Donald Ulrick. Councilmember Benjamin Withhart was absent and ex- cused. Also present were City Manager Leonard L. Kopp, City Attorney Curtis A. Pearson, Assistant City Engineer John Cameron and City Clerk Mary H. Marske. PUBLIC HEARINGS Pelican Point - Final Plat The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on said final plat. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor then opened the public hearing for input on said final plat and persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections and the Mayor then closed the public hearing. Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to continue this matter until June 26, 1979. The vote was unanimously in favor. Chestnut Road The Mayor reopened the public hearing for input on public improvements on Chestnut Road and persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. The following persons offered comments or questions: Robert Lindahl, attorney representing Dennis Danger Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-225 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND REQUESTING THE ENGINEEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS INCORPORATING ALTERNATE #3 The vote was unanimously in favor. Rezonin~. Lots 19 & 20, A.S. 170 and Lots 28-32 The Bartlett Place Upper Lake Mtka The Mayor reopened the public hearing for input on the rezoning and persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to expresss their views thereon. The following persons offered comments or questions: Jim Scruton, 5267 Bartlett Boulevard Robert Hanson, 5425 Bartlett Boulevard Jim Whitesell, 2300 Commerce Boulevard Ellen Wagman, 5469 Bartlett Boulevard Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance herein quoted by title: ORDINANCE 400 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 23.06, 23.011 AND 23.05 BY REZONING CERTAIN LANDS FROM MULTIPLE DWELLINGS TO RESIDEN- TIAL A-1 AND RESIDENTIAL B The vote was unanimously in favor, so ordained. See Ordinance Book page June 12, 1979 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Subdivision of Land - Lots 4, 5,"6 and 15, Block 15, Seton Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-226 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE SUBDIVIS- ION OF LAND The vote was unanimously in favor. Side Yard Variance - Non-Conforming Use Lot 14, Block 3, Shirley Hills B Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-227 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE SIDE YARD VARIANCE AND NON-CONFORMING USE AS REQUESTED The vote was unanimously in favor. Front Yard Variance - Lot 4, Block 2, The Bluffs Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion to continue this item. The vote was unanimously in favor. Street Vacation - Devon Lane from Carrick to Longford Ulrick moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-228 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FRONT LOT LINE FOR LOTS 10, 11, 12 AND 13, BLOCK 9, SETON The vote was unanimously in favor. House Size Variance - House Moving to Lots 1 and 15, Block 3, Dreamwood Polston moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to deny the request. Roll call vote was Ulrick and Polston in favor and Lovaasen and Swenson voting nay. No action. Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Roll call vote was Swenson and Lovaasen in favor and Ulrick and Polston voting nay. No action. House Moving Permit Lot 6 & 7, Block 2, Shirley Hills A Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-229 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE HOUSE MOVING PERMIT. The vote was unanimously in favor. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS - JUDE CANDY COMPANY Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion to indicate the Council's support of this proposal. The vote was three in favor with Ulrick voting nay. 1979 IMPROVEMENT BONDS Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-230 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,100,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1979 AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The vote was unanimously in favor. June 12, 1979 SALARY PLAN The Council determined to continue this item until June 26, 1979. SWIMMING BEACHES Polston moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-231 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AND COORDINATION OF SWIMMING LESSONS AT MOUND BEACHES. The vote was three in favor with Swenson voting nay. Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to continue the meeting to complete the agenda. The vote was unanimously in favor. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT Ruth Wyman inquired about the cost of swimming lessons. 1979 STREETS Swenson and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-232 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY OF THE CITY MAINTAINING RETAINING WALLS ON CITY RIGHT OF WAY CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY OR A CONTRACTOR HIRED BY THE CITY. The vote was unanimously in favor. TAX FORFEIT LAND - LOTS 11 & 12, BLOCK 9, WOODLAND POINT The Council requested the Assistant City Engineer to respond to the attorney representing the owner of Lots 13 & 14, Block 9, Woodland Point regarding the Councl~l's findings in relation to the property and the street improvement project. TAX FORFEIT LAND - LOT 5, BLOCK 28, WYCHWOOD Polston moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-233 RESOLUTION REQUESTING TEMPORARY EASEMENTS ON STATE OWNED LAND FOR STREET IMPROVEMErtT PURPOSES. The vote was unanimously in favor. TAX FORFEIT LAND Lots 2, 18 and 19, Block 8, Pembroke Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-234 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF LOTS 2, 18 AND 19, BLOCK 7, PEMBROKE FOR PUBLIC SALE The vote was unanimously in favor. Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion requesting the engineer obtain a temp- orary easement on Lot 2, 18 and 19, Block 7, Pembroke for street improvements. The vote was unanimously in favor. Lots 41 & 42, Block 10, Pembroke and Lot 45 and Part of 44, Block 10, Pembroke Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-235 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF LOTS 41 AND 42 AND LOT 45 AND PART OF LOT 44, BLOCK 10, PEMBROKE FOR PUBLIC SALE. The vote was unanimously in favor. June 12, 1979 Lots 30, 31 and 32, Block 9, Wychwood Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-236 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TNE RELEASE OF LOTS 30, 31 AND 32, BLOCK 9, WYCHWOOD FOR PUBLIC SALE. The vote was unanimously in favor. TAX FORFEIT LAND - EASEMENTS Polston moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-237 RESOLUTION REQUESTING TEMPORARY EASEMENTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN PEMBROKE FROM THE STATE FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PURPOSES. The vote was unanimously in favor. Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-238 RESOLUTION REQUESTING VARIOUS EASEMENTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN WYCHWOOD FROM THE STATE FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PURPOSES. The vote was unanimously in favor. TAX FORFEIT LAND - C.M. 79-208 Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-239 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOTS 14, 15, 16 AND 17, BLOCK 12, AVALON FOR WETLANDS The vote was unanimously in favor. Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-240 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOT 19, BLOCK 24, SETON FOR WETLANDS The vote was unanimously in favor. Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-241 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOT 22, BLOCK ll, WHIPPLE FOR WETLANDS. The vote was unanimously in favor. Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-242 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOTS 23 & 24, BLOCK 4, WYCHWOOD FOR WETLANDS The vote was unanimously in favor. Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-243 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOT 3, BLOCK 14, MOUND TERRACE FOR WETLANDS The vote was unanimously in favor. June 12, 1979 Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-244 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOT 6, BLOCK 34, WYCHWOOD FOR STREET PURPOSES The vote was unanimously in favor. Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-245 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOTS 19, 20 & 1/2 OF 18, BLOCK 18, WYCHWOOD FOR STREET PURPOSES The vote was unanimously in favor. LICENSES AND PERMITS Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-246 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A CLUB LICENSE FOR THE CHAMBERLAIN-GOUDY VFW POST #51i3. The vote was unanimously in favor. DOCK PERMITS Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-247 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF DOCK PERMITS AS LISTED ON DOCK LIST #2, ADDENDUM #1 The vote was unanimously in favor. COUNTY ROAD #15 Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-248 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO RECONSIDER CSAH 15 ROAD I~tPROVEMENTS The vote was unanimously in favor. TRANSFER OF FUNDS Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-249 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CITY FUNDS The vote was unanimously in favor. PAYMENT OF BILLS Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion approving payment of the claims as listed on the prelist in the amount of $211,198.44 where funds are available. Rol~ call vote was unan~'mously in favor. INFORMATION MEMORANDUMS Councilmember Swenson asked for a future report on the status of the street lights, the Perron case, the Ude11 litigation, Martin's Resort and the Harry Lund property. June 12, 1979 ADJOURNMENT Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular meeting on June 26, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned. Mary 'H. i~ar'ske, City Clerk/Treasurer Leonard L. Kopp, City Manag~r~ )'