1979-07-17 REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
July 17, 1979
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
on the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 5341Maywood Road
in said City on July 17, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Gordon Swenson and
Donald Ulrick. Councilmembers Benjamin Withhart and Robert Polston were
absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Leonard L. Kopp, Assist-
ant City Engineer John Cameron and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
PUBLIC HEARING
Inverness Lane - Continued
The Mayor reopened the public hearing for input on said public improvements 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 item to July 18, 1979
at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Street Front Variance - Lot 7, Block 10, The Highlands
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-281 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE STREET FRONT
VARIANCE AS REQUESTED.
The vote was two in favor with Lovaasen voting nay.
Street Front, Lake Front and Side Yard Variance~ Lot~21, Wh!pple Shores
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion to concur with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a substitute motion
RESOLUTION 79-282 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A STREET FRONT, LAKE
FRONT AND SIDE YARD VARIANCE WITH CERTAIN STIPULATIONS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Parking Variance - Alley Vacation - Lots 3-10 Incl., Block 2, Shirley Hills Unit C
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to continue the request for a parking
variance to July 24, 1979. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-283 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
ALLEY VACATION TO BE HEARD AUGUST 14, 1979 AT 7:30 P.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Front Yard Variance - Non Conforming Use - Lot 9, Whipple Shores
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-284 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE FRONT YARD VARIANCE
AND NON CONFORMING USE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
July 17, 1979
Non Conforming Use - Lots 6, 7 & 16, Block 11, Pembroke
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-285 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A NON CONFORMING USE WITH
CERTAIN STIPULATIONS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Non Conforming Use - Lot 1 and 2, Block 22, Shadywood Point
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-286 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE NON CONFORMING
USE AS REQUESTED.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Street Front Variance - Part of Lot 4, Block 6, The Highlands
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-287 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE STREET FRONT
VARIANCE AS REQUESTED.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Street Front Variance - Lot 3, Block 8, The Highlands
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-288 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE STREET FRONT
VARIANCE WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE GARAGE ENTRANCE
FACE THE NORTHWEST.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Street Front Variance, Lot 1, 2 & 3, Block 2, Shirley Hills Unit A
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-289 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE STREET FRONT
VARIANCE AS REQUESTED.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
AL & ALMA'S PARKING LOT
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-290 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED PARKING LOT PLAN
FOR AL AND ALMA'S
The vote was unanimously in favor.
STREET CONSTRUCTION
Cambridge Lane
The Council determined to continue this item to July 24, 1979.
Assessment Policies
The Council determined to continue this item to July 18, 1979.
Retainin9 Walls
The Council requested the engineer to prepare a change order regarding retaining
walls.
July 17, 1979
Bedford Road
The Council requested the engineer to prepare a drawing of the Bedford Road
proposed street construction at a 26 foot width.
Water on Dorchester
The Council requested the engineer to consult with the attorney about the
possibility of deferring the water assessment until the properties abutting
the street are improved.
Cumberland Improvements
The Council determined to continue this item until August 7, 1979.
LOT 20 AND PART OF LOT 19, A.S. 170
Ulrick moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion that it is the intent of the Council
to allow the owner of the easterly portion of the Lost Lake property to develop
a meandering road along the wetlands that be approved by the city engineer and
that individual property owners in that development be given first priority to
docking privileges on said outlot under the standards of the L.M.C.D. ordinance.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Ulrick moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-291 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS
OF THE LOST LAKE PROPERTY BUT RETAINING THE WESTERLY
PORTION FOR PARKS, ROADS AND WETLANDS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Jim Whitesell, 2200 Commerce Boulevard advised the Council that he was going home.
WESTONKA COUNSELING FOR OLDER ADULTS
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-292 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTONKA COUNSELING FOR
OLDER ADULTS FOR SERVICES
The vote was unanimously in favor.
METROPOLITAN CLINIC OF COUNSELING
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-293 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE SERVICES
OF THE METROPOLITAN CLINIC OF COUNSELIIIG BUT EXCLUDING
THE FIRE DEPARTMEI~T PERSONNEL.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
REFORESTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-294 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PARK COMMISSION TO SERVE AS
THE REFORESTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TAX FORFEIT LAND - LOTS 16,17,18 & ½ of 19, Block 8, Wychwood
The Council determined to refer this item to the Planning Commission.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to approve payment of the bills as
presented on the prelist in the amount of $299,531.15 where funds are available.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
July 17, 1979
OTHER MATTERS
Councilmember Swenson requested a report on the police grievances, the police
report committee status, a park progress report, information on the building
permit on Island View Drive,the status of the Lamberton property and the total
expense of the clean up project.
ADJOURNMENT
Swenson moved and Ulrlck seconded a motion to adjourn to the special meeting on
July 18, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned.
~ai-y'H~Marske, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Leo~{ard L. Kopp, Cit~ Man~ge~ !