1979-08-07REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
August 7, 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 August 7, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Robert Polston, Donald
Ulrick, Benjamin Withhart and Gordon Swenson. Also present were City Manager
Leonard L. Kopp, City Engineer Wm. McCombs and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting,of July 24, 1979 were presented for consideration.
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
meeting of July 24, 1979 as submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING - DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
The Mayor opened the public hearing for input on said delinquent utility bills
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.
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-313 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY STAFF TO SHUT OFF
SERVICE TO DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
STREET CONSTRUCTION
Grove Lane Retaining Wall
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion to direct the engineer to proceed
with the construction of the retaining wall at 2740 Garden Lane excluding the
driveway. Roll call vote was four in favor with Lovaasen voting nay.
Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion directing the engineer that any
future easement exceeding the engineer's estimate of $500 is to be approved
by the Council. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Bedford Road Easement
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-314 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN $850 EASEMENT PAYMENT FOR
AN EASEMENT ABUTTING THE PROPERTY AT 2854 CAMBRIDGE
LANE DUE TO THE LOSS OF A 25" DIAMETER MAPLE TREE
AND THE STREET BE CONST~UCTE~ AT A 28 FOOT W DTH
The vote was four in favor with Swenson voting nay.
Preliminary Report - Cumberland Road
The Mayor reopened the public hearing for input on said preliminary report and
persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views
thereon. The following persons offered comments or questions:
Ernest Johnson, 4651 Manchester
Dale Reimer, 4639 Manchester
Tim Shea, 4633 Manchester
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion to continue this item to the next
meeting on August 14, 1979 and a decision will be made at that time regarding
the construction of Cumberland Road. The vote was unanimously in favor.
August 7, 1979
Change Order No. 1 - 1979 Street Pr0iect
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-315 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER TO SIGN
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE 1979 STREET PROJECT
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Assessment Policy
Withhart moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-316 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO ASSESSMENT
POLICIES FOR THE 1979 STREET PROJECT
Withhart moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to include item lIA in the assessment
policy addendum. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion to include item llB in the assessment
policy addendum. The vote was four in favor with Ulrick voting nay.
The vote on the above resolution was unanimously in favor.
Ulrick moved and Polston seconded a motion to pledge one mill as. the Ci't¥~'s
share of the street project.
Polston moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to table this item. The vote was
unanimously in favor.
SURPLUS DIRT
The Council discussed the problems encountered with distribution of surplus
dirt from the street project.
CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE
Mr. Gary Dostal, the new area commercial manager for Continental Telephone
invited the Council to visit their new store.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Ron Gehring inquired about the assessment policies and when they will be adopted.
Ann Grimm commended Councilmember Swenson on concern about disposition of surplus
dirt.
ORDINANCES
Commercial Dock Ordinance
Withhart moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance herein
quoted by title:
ORDINANCE 401
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 41.25 OF THE CITY CODE
ADDING SUBDIVISIONS 2, 3, 4 AND 5 RELATING TO COMMER-
CIAL DOCK LICENSE APPLICATIONS, DEADLINES AND FEES FOR
LATE APPLICATIONS
The vote was unanimously in favor, so ordained. See Ordinance Book page
No Parking Ordinance
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance herein
quoted by title:
ORDINANCE 402
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 46.29(b) OF THE CITY
CODE ADDING SECTIONS 57 TO 60 PROHIBITING PARKING
ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS
The vote was unanimously in favor, so ordained. See Ordinance Book page
August 7, 1979
BASS FISHING CONTEST
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-317 RESOLUTION APPROVING A BASS FISHING CONTEST
ON AUGUST 26, 1979
The vote was unanimously in favor.
MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS
The Council determined to await further legislation before setting a workshop
date.
LEVY LIMITS
Ulrick moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-318 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE TO INCREASE THE
LEVY LIMIT BASE TO $84.77 FOR MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor.
AGREEMENTS
Planning Grant Agreement
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-319 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA STATE PLANNING
BOARD
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Joint Aqreement with County on Urban County HUD Funds
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-320 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY ON
URBAN H.U.D. FUNDS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-321 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN
CITY FUNDS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve payment of the bills
as presented on the prelist in the amount of $25,707.66 where funds are
available. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor.
WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES RESPRESENTATIVES
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-322 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF PAT MALZ
AS RESPRESENTATIVE TO THE ~¢EST HENNEPIN HUMAN
SERVICES BOARD AND APPOINTING KATHY FISHER TO
FILL HER TERM.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-323 RESOLUTION APPOINTING BEATRICE TANGEN TO THE HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
August 7, 1979
CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE CASE
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-324 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INTERVENE
IN THE CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE RATE CASE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion to call a special meeting on
August 13, 1979 at 8:00 p.m. with the agenda as set by the Mayor dealing
with the Po]ice Department report. The vote was unanimously in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to adjourn to the special meeting
on August 13, 1979 at 8:00 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned.
Mary H. ,~arske, City Clerk/Treasurer
Le~r;ar~l L. Kopp, City Mana'ge