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82-12-07MOUND CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 7, 1982 7:30 P.M. - City Hall 1o 2. 3o 4o CITY OF MOUND AGENDA Mound, Minnesota Minutes of November 23, 1982, Regular Meeting PUBLIC HEARING -:Street Vacation -.Parts of Sulgrove Road Water Fund Report Discussion on water meters with Carroll Womack, Public Works Director - Rochester, Michigan 5. Sewer Fund Report 6. Comments & Suggestions from Citizens Present (please limit to 3 minutes) 7. 1982 M.S.A. Resolution 8. Set Date for Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit for Ben Meinhardt for a "party.wall" (zero lot line) for the subdivisi.on of a duplex - suggested date December 21,..1~82 9. Purchase of Squad Cars on the Hennepin County Bid - Bruce Wold Pg. 2809-2814 P'g. 2815-2820 Pg. 2821-2829 Pg. 2830-2842 .Pg. 284'3-2848 Pg. 2849-2850 Pg. 285]'-2852 Pg.-2853-2854 11. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS. Letter to Metropolitan H.R.A. Planning Commission resignations Ad to be placed in the Laker for Planning Commission openings and Park Commisslon openings C. 'Gambling Report , American Legion Post 398 D. Calendar for December pg. 2870-2874 pg, 2875-2877 pg. 2878 pg. 2879 Pg. 2880 Page 2808 242 November 23, 1982 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Pursuant to due cail 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 November 23, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. Those present were: Mayor Rock Lindlan, Councilmembers, Pinky Charon, Robert Polston, Gordon Swenson and Donald Ulrick. Also present were: City Manager Jon Elam, Police Chief Bruce Wold, Geno Hoff (Public Works),.City Clerk Fran Clark, and the following interested citizens: Joan Wold, Tim Browne, Pat Fox, Russ Peterson, Gary Paulsen, Mr. &.Mrs.. John Wagman; Bill '.Husbands, Diane Arneson, Buzz Sycks. The Mayor. opened the meeting and. welcomed the people in a~tendance. MINUTES The Minutes of the November ']6,. 1982, Special Meeting-were pFese'nted fo~ . consideration; Ulrick moved and Charon seconded a .motion to approve the Minutes. of the November 16, 1982, Special' Meeting as submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. 'Motion carried. DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS PUBLIC.HEARING The. Mayor opened the Public Hearing'and asked i.f anyone present would like.to be heard in regard to any of the delinquent water and sewer bills proposed to be shut,off. There were none, The Mayor closed the Public Hearing, The City. Manager stated that the list was down to $1,963.15. Pol'ston moved and Ulrick seconded the following resolution.,= RESOLUTION #82-303 RESOLUTION'APPROV, ING THE DELINQUENT UTILITY.BILLS IN. THE AMOUNT OF $1,963.]5.AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF WATER SERVICE FOR THESE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS The vote was unanimous'ly.~n .favor. Motion carried. Item 4 on.the Agenda was .taken up at this time because Bill Husband~, Insurance Consultant had not arri. ved for Item 3, .'- TAX iNCREMENT FINANC'ING FEASIBILITY STUDY PLAN The C~'ty Manager presented a plan to the Council on the steps that will be taken' for the feasibility study on Tax Increment Financing.and who ~s responsible for.which steps. This plan is as follows: PART I C I PANTS Mound Developer * Mound ACTIVITY 1.A. Establish T.I.F. District and redevelopment project boundaries by reviewing properties proposed for inclusion against statutory requirements, B. Prepare current assessed market value, taxed value and tax income for all parcels, in T.I,F. District. 24'3 November 23, 1982 + Developer Mound Hennepin County * Mound + Developqr *' Mound + Developer *Developer + Mound- . 2.A. Obtain estimated total real market value for all proposed improvements and completion schedule. 3.A. Calculate future assessed value, taxed value t tax increment and tax income generated by the p~oposed project. 4.A. .Calculate ~total'development costs: a. Acqui. s'ition, .including the availability and cost of all necessary parcels of land and possible need for condemnation.. ..b. Relocation, involving the feasibility of moving all residents and tenants (residential, businessland industrial). c. Clearance. d.. Site improvements,: including roads, utilities, etc. e. Legal fees (title searches,.negotiations, etc.) f. 'Technical fees.(englneering, surveys, etc.). g, Administration. h. Contingency. i. Proposed downtown redevelopment costs for streetscape improvements. B. Estimate income from bond'sales and.~ther source 5. Prepare cash flow analysis for project examining projected revenues (tax increment, .bond sales, other) to project expenditures (development costs financing and through bonds).to determine feasibility. + Primary Responsibility * Support POLICY STATEMENTS - BILL HUSBANDS The City Manager explained that Bill Husbands, City Insurance Consultant, was asked to do a. Eisk Management .Study of the City and he has three policy statements for the Council to go over. Bill Husbands was present and explained each of the following policy statements: 1. Loss Prevention Statement ,.a pde-loss statement to bring things to employees .attention. LOss Control Statement - after a loss statement aimed at helping and employee to get thru the loss. 3. Risk Management Statement - statement of the City's position on losses. 244 November 23, 1982 The Council has some objections to the language in the ~tatements. Counc~il- members Polston and Swenson felt the City has no right to dictate Where · an employee is first seen by a physician. THe City Manager and Mr. Husbands will work to straighten out the language in the statements. Mr. Husbands gave a brief report on the Johnson and Swanson cases. The'City Manager~gave a report on the total claims for~this past year, a very insignificant amount of approximately $2,600.. This should make the experience mode for the City lower. COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT The Mayor asked if there were any.comments or suggestions from citizens present. Russ Peterson stated that maybe the.language in. the Risk Manage- ment Statement could read as follows:' "'The City of Mound strives to pYevent any.loss of life or ser'ious' personal..injqry to employees or members of the general public". CABLE T.V. UPDATE The City Manager submitted the. ExecutiVe Summaries of the two Cable T.V. Bids that were received this"last.week~ He then reported that now'we will begin the process of analysis',.~public.hearings and general discussion leading to. the selection and awarding of a Cable.Franchise. Hopefully the awardi'ng of the Franchise will 'take'place.sometime during.February or March, 1983. With that timetable, construction would take place next Summer'and some parts of the.City would be ready to operate in the FallI or early Winter of'1983. .- He further explained that the Committee has met 'and set up guidelines for their relations with the proposers. ~ PAYME'NT OF BILLS Swenson moved and"Ulrick seconded a motion t° pay the.bills in the amount presented on the pre-list of $78,917.87, when funds are available. call.vote was unanimously .in.favor.'..Mo'tion carried. A roll DUMP TRUCK BIDS The City Manager explained that bids.were received today on the 1983 diesel power single axle 27,500.GVW-with plow, wing, dump body and sander. Five bids were received and they Were as follows: 1. BoYer Ford Trucks, Inc. 2. Lakeland Ford Truck Sales . 3. Brookdale Ford, Inc. 4. North Star International Trucks, Inc. $49,370.00 OR $49,654.00 $57,880.65 $57,967.00 $60,660.00 Of the bids received Boyer Ford Truck and North Star International Truck did not meet the specifications called for in the bid. The low bid that met specifications was from Lakeland Ford Truck Sales. 2~'5 November 23, 1982 Polston mov.ed and Ulrick seconded the following resolution. RESOLUTION #82-304 RESOLUTI.ON AppROVING THE LOW BID THAT MET SPECIFICATIONS OF LAKELAND FORD TRUCK SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,880.65 FOR THE 1983 DIESEL DUMP TRUCK WITH ATTACHMENTS The vote ~as unanimously in favor. Motion carried. INFORMATION & MISCELLANEOUS A. School Board Minutes - Ind. School Dist. #277 Meeting of NovemberJ8, 1982. B. Civil Defense Survey - Result o£.Gallup!s SurYey on.Civil Defense - August - September 1982 ~.ennepin County Transportation Program - Notice .of ~he awarding of purchase, of servi.ce contract in the amount of $11,465 to Wes~onka Community Services.to'transport. senior citizens .llv.ing .in 10 communities in the Lake Minnetonka area. This program also awarded a maxlvan, leased at no cost to Westonka Community Services. The van was made available.by the Volunteers of.America. D. Minnehaha Creek Water.shed.District Agenda - for their meeting November 18, 1982. Ehlers & Associates Financial Newsletter - updat.e on.bonds. Letter from.City Attorney on Lost Lake Prope. rty -.A letter on the Status of the Lost Lake property and the Purchase Agreement that the Attorney drew up and was forwarded to the'Mound Trolley Boat Center, inc. Mr. Buzz. Sycks of the Mound Trolley:Boat Center asked to be recognized by the Chair. He then read a letter that was prepared by the Center's attorney to the Council.. In essence, Mr. Sycks stated the letter is asking.that the City put the funds in escrow until the ownership of the land.is determined. Swenson moved that.the money.lreceived from the Mound Trolley'Boat Center, Inc. be put in escrow until the ownership issue is resolved. The motion died for lack of a second. The Council discussed the Title Opinion given by the City Attorney and the majority felt they would-go by that. The Attorney's Opinion is that the City owns the land not the Catholic Church. Swenson moved and .Polston seconded the following resolution. RESOLUTION #82-305. RESOLUTION TAKING THE POSITION THAT THE CITY OWNS THE LOST LAKE SITE AND IF CONTESTED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE FUNDS OBTAINED FROM THE MOUND TROLLEY BOAT CENTER, INC. FOR THIS LAND WILL BE PUT IN ESCROW UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OWNERSHIP IS RESOLVED 246 November23, 1982 There w~s ~iscu~io.n 0n,thi~ re~o,luti0n and C0uncilmember, Ulrick stated that he would have to vote no because the Council has no advice from'the City Attorney, who was not in attendance at this meeting. A.roll call Vote. was ~our in favor with Councilmember Ulrick'voting nay. Motion carried. Polston moved.and Swenson.seconded a motion to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. The vote was unanimously.in favor. Motion carried. Jori-Elam, City Manager City Clerk, Fran Clark BILLS. ..... NOVEMBER 23~ 1982 AirComm 120.40 A-1Mtka Rental 40.00 Anchor Paper 208.01 Acro Minnesota 176.77 Blackowiak & Son 14.O0 Holly Bostrom 156.00 Boulevard Service 325.00 F.H. Bathke 20.70 Janet Bertrand 57.51 Cargill Salt' 604.80 Bill Clark Standard 3,433.40 Coast'to Coast 105.03 Continental Tale 1,123.83 Curtis 1000 ' 161.94 Chapin Publishing 14.25 Dept Prop Taxation 834.00 Davies Water 59.64 Dept Pub1Safety-Liq 5.00 Jon £1am~ 516.81 Feed Rite Controls 659.74 First Bank Mpls 12.00 Eugene Hickok 90.00 Geo. M. Hansen'Co. 700.00 Henn Co. Sheriff DePt 64.73 Robert E. Johnson 2,975.00 Internatl City Mgmt Assn 190.00 Koehnens Standard. 172.77 Koenig & Robin 750.00 Brad Landsman 6.96 L.O.G.I.S. 1,177.75 The Laker 304.59 Lyman Lumber 13.30 Louisville Landfill' 528.00 Lakeland Envelope 188.09 Metro Waste Control(SAC) 3,366.00 City of Mound 37.23 City of Minnetrista 201.00 McCombs Knutson 3,1'97.O0 Metro Waste Control 19,277.27 Miller Davis 110.93 Minnegasco 596.88 Wm Mueller 1,611.53 Metro Fone Communic. 11.80 Minn Comm 28175 Mpls Oxygen 32.59 Maple Plain Diesel 360.00 Mound Fire Dept Offlcers-82 pay Jack Farness 1,200 Barry Palm 400 Gera*ld Babb 500 Greg Johnson 300 ' Ron Marschke 200 Ted Stallman 250 Dwayne Platzer 250 Bud Opitz 250 David Boyd 250 Greg Skinner 150 Robt Ptacek 150 David Carlson 150 Greg Pederson 150 Navarre Hdwe N.S.P. No. Star Chapt ICBO Popham Haik Kaufman Pitney Bowes Parco Company Bob Ryan Ford Reo Raj Kennels Nels 5chernau Howard Simar Sun Health System Thurk Bros Chev Tri State Drilling Unitog Rental Village Chevrolet Water Products Wi'dmer Bros. Westonka Chamber Commerce Xerox Zack's Inc. R.L. Youngdahl'& Assoc Grlggs Cooper Johnson Bros. Old Peoria Ed Phillips TOTAL BILLS 4,200.00 1 O6. O8 5,202.68 25.OO 1,175.O9 223.50 781.93 15.01 257.00 7.04 19o.oo 21.10 278.34 774,14 263.4~ 187.8~ 103.60 82.00 216.45 3,591.74 414.00 6,917.00 2,833.22 1,617.85 2,690.02 2,102.86 78,917.87' CITY OF MOUND Mound, Minnesota NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED VACATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Mound will meet at the City Hall, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, Minnesota, at 7:30 P.M. on the 7th day of December, 1982, to consider the vacation of that portion of Sulgrove Road from the southerly extensions across it of the west line of Lot 11, Block 28, Whipple~A~d~ti~n,~and a diagonal line from the ~ ~ '~~~~_ot 14, Block 28, to a point 30 feet west of the easterly corner of Lot 1, Block I, Douglas Addition, and a continuing vacation Of Sulgrove Road from the southerly extension across it of the west line of Lot 17, Block 28, to a point where Sulgrove intersects Middlesex'Lane. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting. Francene C. Clark, City Clerk November 17, 198~ McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS · LANO SURVEYORS · PLANNERS Reply To: 12800 Industrial Park Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 5B441 (612) 559-3700 Mr. Son E lam City Manager City,of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, MN 555q54 Subject: Mound, MN Vacation of Sulgrove Road #8113 Dear 3on: We do not foresee any problems with the latest proposal on the vacation, of Sulgrove Road as long as the proper easements are retained. The easiest way would be to retain utility and street easements over the entire vacated portion of Sulgrove. I'm not sure this is absolutely necessary. It appears the only way to serve this area with City utilities would be from Minnetrista by way of East Shore Drive. It also appears from the drawings that there is a potential building site on Lots 18, 19 & 80. If this is the case, the the City could either not vacate' the area of Sulgrove adjacent to Lot 17 or retain a utility easement over it. This same area could also be retained in some manner to provide a turnaround for maintenance vehicles if this road is ever upgraded. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, JC:j McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, Inc. oo All homeowners are working together, to try and solve the land problems in this area. Homeowners have retained an attorney to help solve these problems and handle all legal matters. All 3 homeowners have started an association and are in the process oF getting title to the vacated part of East Shore Drive. If the Council O.K.s vacation of the part of Sulgrove Road in question, these conditions will be met for the Council's approval: A. Association will grant an easement to gain access to Lots 1,2,3, 18, 19, 20 which are owned by.Mr. Henry and Mr. Berquist. B. Mr. Bialon will give an easement to the City for access to other homeowners. C. Mr. Berquist w~ll give an easement to Mr. Henry to gain access to Lots 1,2,3,18,19 & 20. D. All easements, quit claim deeds, etc. will be approved by the City. As there are no other building sites in this area and we are the only homeowners and landowners, we hope the Council will take this proposal under consideration. Thank you. (signed) Paul Henry Homeowners: Paul Henry - 472-5306 Harvey Berquist - 472-2223 Dick Bialon - 472-3381 2 November 29, 1982 CITY of MOUND MEMORANDUM ON THE WATER FUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 In developing this report I have tried to put together a comprehensive review of a number of. separate but related factors. These include an update on 1982's finances, a revised look at 1983, the staffing for 1983, rate projec- tions for 1983 and some thoughts on .resolving the water meter dilemma. After reviewing the nine month income reports and making a projection for the year end, it looks .like we will' be'about $36,300' below the original 1982 budget projections. This loss of income looks like a direct result of Tonka's reduced water usage due to the installation of water recycling equipment. I think, in fact, we are lucky to keep the fund reduction at that level because between 1981 and 1982 it looks like Tonka will pay about $96,192 less in water'revenue to the City. On.the other hand, they will pay about $80,000 to the City in 1982, being the largest water user or abodt 30% of the systems revenue. From an expense side,.wlth the exception of the.nearly $20,O00. we spent, in looking for a well site on the Island, the Department was slightly'under budget. When you take into account the repair and overti, me cost'of some 20 plus water maih breaks, I am very pleased. The dramatic changes in Tonka's water use and that revenue means 1983 Will be the key transition year for the Fund. . On'the plus side for 1983 is that Tonka is tearing out the water recyc.ljng equipment-used in 1982 and reverting back to the prior years, heavy use; That means that as long as Tonka is operati'ng, revenue should be sot~d~ For 1983 we have taken 1981's water use, divided it in half (because they are planning to work thru June 1983) and then cut it in half .again to reflect a 50% production level' and multiplied it by the proposed rate increase. This should generate about the'same revenue from Tonka in 1983 as in 1982 or $80,000 (approximately). For expenses in 1983', the main fexi'bility rests with' the $40,000 we approved to paint and reline 'the two water towers. We have 1-eft that in the revised budget, but will hold off bidding that work until May or so,' by which time we should have a pretty good feel of our fund income and Tonka~s projections from'June 30th and beyond. With a modest rate increase of around 20%, we. should be able to fake pretty well. Another equal increase may be required in 1984 once Tonka is completely gone, but I think we should hold off until then to see what'we actually require. The attached budget and income sheets spell out the above in greater detail. Page 2 Memo on Water Fund November'29~ 1982 Staffing One of the key problems of the Water Department is developing the capacity to respond q~ickly to identified wa'tar meters-which need replacement or repair. Today that need has taken a back seat to the regular reading of meters, maintenance'of pumps, towers, etc. The result is that at least 8~ of all meters are not.working (about 250), which creates a situation where not only are we probably losing alot of revenue, but this has created some real credibility problems for the City and'the Water Department. One opti. on that I Would like to use is'a.self-read water meter system. My feeling is that people would read their own meter (see reading cards) if they felt it meant Saving money and guaranteed accurate readings. Many. cities are going to this (you would sti'l) have to check every meter out at least once.per year) and are receiving 80-85% compliance. If we dld this; it would allow us to free up a meter reader position and make it a meter installation and repair position. My original, thoughts were that we should create an interim position to .handle this delinquent meter work load, but this proposal may be a better alternative. T° help insure cooperation, initially,.l think we need to give people a couple of chances to read the meter and if they don't, then we may have to imp)ement a S5.0Ometer reading charge. If you agree, I would like to try this'approach out duri.ng 1983 and evaluate it next November/December. The critical factor then.is to'seleCt a meter that will operate better than the present Neptune system we have. The Water. Department would llke to go back to.the original Badger meters since, for'some reason, they seem to work better than the Neptune. This wou'ld eliminate the problem of having to rewire houses, etc., but I'm not.so sure that this'would do anything but put a short-term band-ai'd on the problem. 'As .important, I wonder what we should be looking for iO years down the line when the technology of meter reading may be tied to cable T.V. or phone lines. To help'us, look at thatquestion Carrol. 1Womack, one of the more talented Water Department people in the business from Avon Township.(Rochester, Michigan), will meet with the Council on.December 7th to review his experiences and the decision making process they've used to select meters. I've had a chance to watch that system in person and it's, organizationally, what I dream about. Following this session, if we have some consensus, I would like to order from 100-200 new type meters and get started on our repair and replacement program. Estimated cost is from $4,800 to $9,600. This will take time because of the need to rewire the houses, but I think I am on the right track for once, even if the Water Department staff might not agree. Page 3 Memo on Water Fund November 29, 1982 I am also thinking because the workload is so great, that I'll try and switch over (for the Winter months - Nov. thru March) an extra staff person funded now by the General Fund. Thus helping our overall financial picture. This will provide..some extra htep for the job of maintaining and repairing the meters. 1983 Proposed Water Rates Last but not least, I completed our water rate proposal and would submit the following. As mentioned earlier in this report, it looks like we can keep'our rate increase down to about 202+. This means generating approximately an additional $62,000 for 1983 to offset the loss of $100,000 plus income from Tonka. Rather than just increase the rates by 'an across the board percentage, I Would like to propose restructuring the way we charge for Water in order to lessen the impacts of the rate increase.on the low water users who seem to be the elderly and the low-income,. This will shift the water burden more to those who use alot of water (particulary Tonka, as long as then remain). A ]ook at the present water rate system versus what I am proposing will show what I mean. Page 4 Memo on Water Fund November 29, 1982 REVENUE .* Water Sales Penalties Water Meter sales Charges for Service Miscellaneous Total 1982 WATER ~UN FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1982 BUDGET 298,500 2,000 5,000 Operating Revenue 305,500 EXPENSES Personnel Services 99,928 Supplies & Repair Mat. 44,275 Professional Services 4,500 Communications 3,100 Transportation 200 Printing & Publications 550 Insurance 10,O00 Utilities':' 8,000 .Repair & Maintenance 22,000 Logis 8,400 Miscellaneous 900 TOTAL 201,853 Depreciation -0- TOTAL 201,853 INCOME 103,647 9-30-82 206,381 4,O62 1,429 70 (167) 211,775 ]0-30-82 84,686 19,344 20;700 2,594 49 4o8 ~ 5,223 24,835 26,096 4,015 889 i88,839 -O-- -188,839 22,936 PROJECTION 12-31-82 268,961 101:,.185 20,500 20,700 3,242 50 1,000 5,888 29,868. 28,980 4,888 1~000 217,301 31,788 249,089 19,872 (-36,539) Tonka 19'81 Revenue Tonka 1'982 Projected Revenue Difference * Costs related to drilling new well $176,192 80,900 S 96,192 - Hickok & Printing Renner & TOTAL Assoc. Sons 7,672.85 352.72 10,668.00 $18,693.57 Memo on Water Fund November 29, 1982 REV E'NU E Water Sales & Misc. Revenue EXPENSES Personnel Service Supplies & Repairs Prof. Services Communications Transportation Printing & Publication Insurance Utilities Repair & Maintenance Logis Miscellaneous Other Contractual Service. .Interest on. Bonds Miscellaneous Depreciation Income 1983 WATER BUDGET 1983 BUDGET 366,600 106,910 32,490 5,485 3,897 2OO 40o 8,003 33,000 32,154 5,5OO 71o -40,000* 268,743 18,675 18o 35,209 322,807 43,793 1983 REVISED 327,446 106,910 32,490 ' 5,485 3,897 2OO 4OO 8,003 33,000 32,154 5,5oo 710 40,000* 268,743 18,6.75 180 35~209 322,807 .. 4~639 1982 268,961 101,185 20,500 20,700 3,242 50 1,000 5,888 29,868 28,980 4,888 1,000 217,301. 31~788 249,089 19,872 (+$58,485) (+$48,640. * Painting & Repair.of Water Towers Page 6 Memo on Water Fund November 29, 1982 WATER REVENOE ANALYSIS 1983 1982 1981 1980. 1979 INCOME 327,446 268,961 371,939 342,737 239,595 TONKA 78,000 80,000 176~192 158,262 90,712 C HANG E 249,446* (pro].)+ 58,485 188,961 - 102,978 195,7.47 + 29,202 184,475. + 103,142 148,883 * Rate increases in 1980 & 1983. 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 19'78 GALLONS USED BY TONKA ]90,000,000 (Est.) 161,345,000 (Proj.) 391,045,OOO 401,534,000 362,038,000 390,667,000 (1.0 months) BILLING BREAKDOWN PER GALLONS USED PER QUARTER NO. OF GALLONS 6,000 or less 7,000 - 10,999 11,000 - 20,999 21,0OO - 30,999 31,000 - 40,999 41,OO0 - 50,999 51,000 and over RESIDENTIAL % COMMERCIAL 632 21.4 7 452 15.3 6 ],103 37.4 I1 527 17.9 6 142 4.8 9 49 1.7 4 44 1.6 20 2,949 1OO. ~ 63 Memo on Water Fund November'29, 1982 EXISTING 0 -.6,000 gallons 6,001 - 24,000 gallons 24,001 - 44,000 gallons 44,001 and over WATER RATES (per 3' mo. quarter') COST $6~00 ($1.00/1000 gallons) .60/1000 gallons .55/1000 gallons .45/1000 gallons PROPOSED $.80/lO00 gallons .80/1000 gallons ...80/1000 gallons .80/1000 gallons 6,000 gallons - $6.00 !0,O00 ga.llons - 8.40 20,000 gallons - 14.40 30,O00'gallons - 20.40 40,000 gallons - 25.60 COST BREAKDOWN $'.4.80 +.$3.00 = $ 7.80 8.00 + 3.00 = 11.00 16.00 + .3.00 = 19.00 24.00 +. 3.00 = 27.00~- 32.00 +'. 3.00 = 35.00 As you can see-the basic water, doesn't increase over the. existing rate until it passes.20,O00 gallons. I'discovered'-we have many elderly people.who don't use more'than 1,000 gallons a month..Under this proposal their cost would be $.60'a quarter less'than the.present system. I am also proposing a basic $1.00 per month'service charge ($3.00 a quarter) 'that covers basic Water Department overhead. In. summary, this rate.structure is easy to use and'figure and would generate, if imp.lemented, the funds necessary.to.carry the'Department thr'ough the 1983 calendar year. Jon=Elam City Manager JE:fc C -oF: 0~- .-,-I ._ ~ O'7 -~ ~ o0~ I( (, (. (. ( +(. ( ~:" 0.( c c C ¢- 10 O~.N lEAR OFF THIS M~ARGIN O*C ( ~ ( Z u 11) .) 0. ) ) ) '~ CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 December-3, 1982 TO:. CITY COUNCIL FROM: CITY MANAGER Enclosed are the basic sheets on the two meter systems the Carroll Womack will discuss wi'th you. Both meters will be available fOr actual inspection. JE: fc The Rockwell Tele-Tape Remote System .... is the FIRST THREE-WIRE ENCODED SYSTEM developed specifically to bring the efficiency of completely automated meter reading, billing, and accounting procedures to water utilities. The proven Rockwell TTR System features: * Lowers maintenance costmAfter nearly a decade of field experience, utilities have reported better than 99.5 per cent reliability. The unique three-wire system and the unsurpassed performance of Rockwell's SR Meter ensure years of trouble- free service. * Eliminates meter reading errors--Historically, up to 20 per cent of recorded readings are marred by improper entries, transposed numerals, and incorrect readings. The possibility of these human errors occurring is eliminated by the TTR System's electronic remote reading. The TTR System Reading and Billing Cycle IThe attractive, corn- -pact design of the outside receptacle blends well with the appearance of customer homes. The Remote Receptacle is as completely tamperproof as the TTR Register. Access to the Re- mote Receptacle is obtained by removing the face plate. The meter reader does this with the magnetic portion of the interrogation gun, which also holds the face plate while the reading is taken. A cassette tape in the interrogation unit automatically records the meter reading and the customer identification number. A visual reading and an audible signal are given after the informa- tion is recorded and · 'checked. Each reading re- quires only three seconds to complete. The meter ~;eader then re- . places the friction-fitted face plate, sealing the receptacle from the en- vironment. Advanced electronics in the interro- gation unit will automati- cally detect and record manually entered data, eliminating the possibility of "curb reading" water meters. Rockwell The cassette tape capacity is 1500 meter readings, which is sub- stantially more than a.meter reader can accomplish in one day. The cassette is removed each day from the interrogation unit and is processed to provide input to the computer's billing system. * Improves revenue collection--Delays caused by lockouts, callbacks, and awkward meter locations are no longer a prob- lem. The minimum increase in the number of meter readings per day is 100 per cent. The readings are converted automati- cally to a computer-compatible format for automated billing. The result is a significantly shorter billing cycle. improves customer relations--Customer satisfaction is ihtened by the elimination of estimated bills, and by meter reading performed without homes being entered. - Provides ease of installation--Connecting the encoded reg- ister on the water meter to the remote receptacle requires only minutes with the simplified three-wire hook-up. · Provides meter adaptability--An entire water system is read and billed automatically because the TTR System is available on all Rockwell Water Meters, and is adaptable to most com- petitive meters. · Reduces operating cost--increased readings per day. and automated entry and processing of water meter readings, produce lower operating costs. The cassette is placed in the Rock- well Translator, which transforms the informa- tion into a computer- compatible format. (Con- tact the Rockwell Repre- sentative in your area for available translation op- tions.) Customer billing in- formation stored in the memory is supplied hrough the computer i)rocessing equipment, ~nd the water bill is cal- culated. 123 Orchar4 Street Yo~r9o~, U.S.A. t0Ot2 ' : The bill is completed quickly and automatically, and with confidence in the accuracy of a modern, automated system. TTR System Components, Advanced electronic technology, combined with high-quality, gold-plated rotary switches in the TTR Register, makes meter reading possible with only three wires. The same tamperproof register design featured in the SR Meter is also incorporated in the TTR Register. This insures years of trouble-free service. A Manual Entry Device is available to provide tape interrogation of. meters not equipped with the TTR System. Each account is easily identified by a six-digit, customer-identi- fication module housed in the Remote Receptacle. Account numbers are preset at the fac- tory, eliminating the need for jumper wires, pins, etc., during field installation. A fully-equipped portable inter- rogation unit provides a visual digital display in addition to a cassette tape recording of the meter reading. Units also are available for visual reading only. Power for both units is supplied by a high-grade nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery. The Interrogation Unit can be adapted to read most competitive en- coded systems along with TTR equipped meters. Sales Offices representatives in all principal cities · NORTHEASTERN AREA 390 North Lexington Avenue Pittsburg h, Pen nsylvania 15208 Phone: (412) 247-3400 MID-CONTINENT AREA 340 Shore Drive' P.O. Box 38 Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 Phone: (312) 325-8972 SOUTHEASTERN AREA 3500 McCall Place Doraville, Georgia 30340 Phone: (404) 458-2263 SOUTHWESTERN AREA 5155 Blalock Drive Houston, Texas 77041 P.O. Box 40126 (Zip Code) 77040 Phone: (713) 462-2801 WESTERN AREA 6363 Knott Avenue Buena Park, California 90620 Phone: (714) 523-4000 CANADIAN LISTINGS Rockwell International of Canada Ltd. Montreal-Calgary-Vancouver 41 Massey Road Guelph, Ontario NIH 6L3 Phone: (519) 821-4880 INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS Municipal & Utility Division Rockwell International 400 North Lexington Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208 Phone: (412) 247-3400 Cable: ROCKWL INT PGH distributors throughout the world WARRANTY. Rockwell warrants its products only against defects in materials and work- manship. Rockwell's liability and customer's exclusive remedy under this warranty or any warranty extends for a period of one (1) year from the date of Rockwell's shipment and is expressly limited to repayment of the pur- chase price, repair, or replacement, at. Rockwell's option, during said period, upon · proof satisfactory to Rockwell and upon cus- tomer's returning and prepaying all charges on such products to factory or warehouse designated by Rockwell. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FIT- NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Rockwell International Municipal & Utility Division 400 North Lexington Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208 Remote Readout--('i'TR) The Rockwell Tele-Tape Remote System was the first three-wire, encoded remote system, developed specifically to provide for the efficiencies of completely auto- mated meter reading, billing and account- ing procedures to water utilities. The. simplified three-wire hook-up assures rapid installation. It takes just minutes to connect the cable (cut to length at installa- tion) between the encoded register on the meter and the outside interrogator receptacle. The encoded register can be read with two different types of readout interrogators: a magnetic tape unit, for computerized bill- ing, which records readings on a 1000- read cassette tape; or an electronic digital readout unit, designed for manual reading, which displays readings electronically in large, easy-to-read digits. Both interroga- tors are lightweight, portable units carried by the meter reader. The combination of following features make the Rockwell Tele-Tape Remote System the best available: 1. Simplified three wire hook-up system (wire is cut to length on site . up to 1000 ft. 305m. ) 2. Customer identification number factory set into the receptacle for lifetime, trouble-free identification. 3. Visual display of data being recorded on magnetic tape. 4. Tone alarm signal and visual indication of any system malfunction. : 5. Variable Route Code identifier on tahoe interrogator. 6. Register adapters that permit use with most mechanical and magnetic drive meters. 7. An interrogation unit adapter that makes it possible to read most competi- tive encoder systems. 8. Data Converters available to convert data on cassette to computer-useable form. Write for Bulletin W-855. THE ROCKWELL TTR REMOTE READ- lNG SYSTEM IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON ROCKWELL COMPOUND AND TURBO- METERS, AND DESIGNED FOR FUTURE CONVERSION TO CENTRAL- IZED AUTOMATIC METER READING. ARB-Il System *Components add up to new savings for water utilities 1. READING-- The Water Meter and Remote Receptacle Basic component of the ARB-II System is Neptune's standard Trident 8 meter. Equipped with the electronic ARB encoder register, it records consumption like a standard register, while at the same time encoding the reading for later transmission to the tamper-proof remote receptacle. At the receptacle, the reading is picked up by the second ARB-II System componentw the LCD Tape Recorder. 2. RECORDING-- The LCD Tape ReCOrder d,-% Availability of all data at the ARB receptacle ~eliminates fumbling with route books and cards. Instead, the tape recorder simply plugs into the receptacle to automatically record both the 4*digit meter reading and the 6-digit account number on cassette tape. The re- corder's touch keyboard allows manual entry of readings from meters not equipped with ARB. Either way, visual display lets the meter reader check data input. Visual and audio alarms provide built-in error detection. Each cassette tape holds up to 800 readings for in-office processing by the Data Terminal, third component of the ARB-II System. 3. BILLING-- Data Terminal and Computer Instead of dropping off cumbersome route books at the end of his day, the meter reader simply turns in the cassette tape containing all readings and account numbers of the houses he visited. All data is recorded auto- matically and checked electronically, so there are no dropped digits, incorrect ~ccount numbers, etc. The microprocessor data terminal scans the cassette and converts the information into a variety of EDP inputs (punched cards, diskettes, magnetic tape, etc.). With the utility's rates programmed into the computer, water bills can then be auto- matically calculated and printed at high speed anc~ in a variety of formats without the possibility of human error. )te Reading 4. Computer-Ready.~ Irt "' ,~;~i~,-meters. COnveniently mounted out-'-:.' Outputfrom the data terminal is': unobtrusive receptacle '- input for your computer. WhateYer'- 5is wired to'encoderregister to, - ~,~.' ~-: the input medium (tape, cards; >ro~ide stored meter reading and.. - ~ c~se~e tape, etc.); Neptune can *Upply th~ ~ata t,rminal ~u~tomi~ ' plu! 5~Bili PI · .Compute[ uses~n :.:matically cot usedto ¸in ow com receptacle.~That's ARB II - TOTAL SYSTEM Features and Benefits . .; ~. 1)'_ REMOTE, READING ". '~...-. -.Eliminates lock-outs and call backs ..- More.readings per day. '" ' .... .... :'.-.-..'., ',... .. rea~lng -.. ........ -...: ..... .... ,..;..; .. ,;...:... :- ....... "'"' :'.3) '" '"" ' ':':"':"'" "'""'"~" · :. '..' .. AUTOMATIC BILL' PROCESSING ' .... :. -:' -:.': :;..:. :..,. ...... ._... ... ' : .... .... -Shortens billing cycle and improves cash flow . '-':.. · ".--.- .-'Reduces billing costs by permitting re-assignment of billing . clerks .... · - Eliminates clerical errors in billing for ·better customer .. i."v".':,. . ::. relations ,- ' ':',. · - Comprehensive reports provide management with current data for:i'-.':. decision making .... ,.. .. : ... ':. ,':":": 'i/7."'.':" .....'".' ' CENTRAL READING ADAPTABILITY -: -.Since ARB II adapts to existing telephone reading, systems, '-'"..' .'. customer avoids obsolescence .... . ..., ... '.. 2-Wire Remote. vs ARB II System Comparison of Benefits Feature or Ben'fit 2-wire remote 1) eliminates lock-outs and call backs 2) ease of installation 3) power requirements 4) special inventory ~equirements s) outside reading always agrees with inside reading er~o~ deiection of malfunction in installation 7)' eliminates manual entry mistakes by meter reader 8) prevents gurb readings 9) reduces billing personnel by eliminating manual entry of data .10) eliminates manual entry billing errors 11) shortens billing cycle and improves cash flow yes 2 connections self- "generating remotes must be stocked by size meter two.:sgparate mech. elements no 'no no no ARB II System yes 3 cdnnect[ons reading eq6tpment any receptacle goes with any register direct- interrogation. yes yes yes. yes yes yes CITY OF MOUND, MINNESOTA SEWER FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1982 Operating Revenues Sewer sales - billed Sewer sales - unbilled Penalties Total Operating Revenue Operating Expenses Personal services Supplies and repair materials Professional services Communications Printing and legal publication I nsu rance Utilities Repair and maintenance Logis Disposal charges Misc. Total Operating Expenses Depreciation Total operating Expenses Operati.ng Income (Loss) Non.-Operati.ng Revenue Taxes Permits Connection charges interest on special Penb)t[es Misc. assessments Total before Depreciation after Depreciation Non-Operati.ng Revenue Net Income Retained Earni.ngs Jan. 1, 1982 Retained-Earni.ngs Sept. 30, ~982 248,555 31,483 4,201 284,239 43,812 8,151 2,203 2,022 79 4,140 11,233 17,535 3,574 186,714 201 279,664 39,228~ 318,892.~ (34,-~53F 49,337 2,46O. 189 71 39 15 .s...-.52;'f~11: · $ .... "17';458 $'3;230;509' $': 3 ;'247 ;' 967 1982 (1) Thru 9-30-82 1981 1980 1979 3/78 - 12/78 Gallons of water used 161,345,OOO 121,OO9,000 391,O45,000 401,534,OOO 362,038,000 390,667,000 TONKA TOYS SEWER BILLS Sewer $ 77,800 27,766 37,930 35,751 36,180 ~6,167 CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 Date: October 22, 1982 To: John Elam From: Sharon Legg ~ Re: Tonka Toy Sewer Based on my calculations the following revenue was not billed to Tonka Toys as per the letter from McCombs-Knutson Assoc. dated December 6, 1977. (see attached) 1977 (records lost) 1978 59,509 (March 14 thru Dec 4) 1979 71,200 1980 84,680 1981 74,096 1982 61,912 (thru August) 351,397 This was computed based on 70% of their water usage. We billed Tonka Toys for Sewer in Sept. 82, based on 70% of their water usage. Greg is still trying to determine how much of their current usage is goi.ng through the sewer. Until we hear further, we will continue to bill meter 3 at 100% and meter 4 at 70%. Greg is also checking meters 1 and 5, which could also be going through the sewer. Also notice that $30,067 was billed to Tonka Toys per the letter attached back in 1977. Per the council tapes, Leonard Kopp said Tonka was going to be billed this and were going to pay it. cc: Greg Skinner Sl:gb CITY of MOUND November 19, 1982 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 To: Jon From: Sharon As long as we wi11 be discussing the water rate schedule at the December 14 council meeting, I thought it might be a good time to make a change on the sewer resolution passed last December. (See copy attached.) Presently, for single family dwellings, the sewer billing for all four quarters is based on the amount of water used the first (winter) quarter. In the case where someone uses less water in a quarter other than the first quarter, I feel they should be cha~ged first quarter, or less, but at least the minimum. The way the resolution \ reads now, first quarter consumption sets the sewer charge for all other quarters. The resolution should be changed to read: ~-~>~ Single Family Dwelling - The sewer rate sha]l be based on the ~ ~~' actual'use, or l~ss, of water used for the. preceding first quarter. 447 December 29, 1981 Councilmember Polston moyed the following resolution RESOLUTION NO. 81-404 WHEREAS, WHEREAS, RESOLUTION .TO ADOPT THE 1982 SEWER RATE SCHEDULE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER the Sewer Fund has been operating at a deficit for some time, and the Metro Waste Control Commission's 1982 rate is projected to increase about ~25~.' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUND, MINNESOTA: Quarterly Cha rg.e $18.00 minimum ($6.00/month) Does .hereby.increase the sewer rates as follows, as of January l,, RESIDENTIAL' Quarterly sewer charge For lO.,O00 gallons, or tess All over .lO,O00'gal]onS, per 1,000 gallons. 1.20 Minimum Quarterly Bill 18.00 Note: The above minimum applies to each s'ingle family dwelling or apartment which .is in accordance with existing Sewer Dept. policy. '' COMHERCIAL, INCLUDING LARGE APARTMENTS Monthly Sewer.:Charges (Large Users) Monthly Charge For 3,000 gallons or less $ 6.00 minimum Ali over'3,0bO gallons, per- 1,O00 gallons $ 1.20 Note: Minimum Monthly Bill per Apt. $ 6.00 ' ~nqle Family Dwellin9 - The.sewer billing for all four (4) quarters be based on the amount of water used the 1st quarter. Two-Family .Usage' and Multiple Dwelling Usage - Is computed" on the same basis as a single dwelling, except that the total quarterly charge on all such properties shall not be less than the number of units multiplied by the $6.00 per month, minimum charge per unit. Water used but not placed into the sanitary sewer may be deducted providing it is metered. Dwellings Connected to Sewer but'not Connected to Municipal Water - Shall pay a quarterly rate of $25.00. If such users wish to pay sewer rates based'on gallons of water used, they can. purchase a water meter from the City and have their own plumber install the meter on their well.. Commercial and Industrial - The quarterly sewer rate is based on th~ actual amount of water used each month on the same cost scale as|-" residential (see above). Water used but not placed into the J sanitary sewer may be deducted providing it is metered. k . December 29, 1981 Availability Charge - All dwellings not connected to the sanitary sewer must pay an availability charge of $18.00 per quarter - whether occupied or vacant. Late Fee Penalty - For all bills not paid on or before the due date. specified on the bill, a 104 late fee will be added. A motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Charon and upon vote being taken thereon; the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmembers Charon, Polston, Swenson, Ulrick and Lindlan; the followihg voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was'declared passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature.attested by the City Clerk. AtteSt-: C'ity Cl~r-~ CiTY OF MOUND, MINNESOTA SEWER FUND BALANCE SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1982 ASSETS Cash Accounts receivable Accounts receivable - customers Taxes receivable Specia] assessments receivable Prepaid expense Fixed Assets less Accumulated Depreciation Total Assets 58,663 508,455 31,483 26,797 647 19,277 645,322 3,O98,818 3,744,140 LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable - benefits Accounts payable - SAC charges Deferred Revenue Fund Equity Contributed capital Retained earnings Total L~ab(lities and Fund Equity 3,3~1 1,687 4,998 486,425 4,750 3,247,967 3,252,717 :$:3;744;i40 McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS · LAND SURVEYORS · PLANNERS Reply To: 12800 Industrial Park Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 (612) 559-3700 November 30, 1982 Mr. Oon Elam City Manager City of Mound 5341Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 Subject: Mound, Minnesota M.S.A.Maintenance funds for 1983 File #6598 Dear 3on: In order to request additional M.S.A. Maintenance funds for 1983, we will need another resolution adopted'by the City Council at your regular meeting on December 7. I have enclosed a copy of last year's resolution with a few minor changes marked on it for Fran to make. We feel the City could ask for. the same 'amount of $34,000 again this year. If you have any questions please contact me. Very truly yours, McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. OC:'co Enclosure Councilmember RESOLUTION NO. 82- RESOLUTION, REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN M.S.A. MAINTENANCE FUNDS DUE TO INCREASED MAINTENANCE COSTS ON CITY.OF MOUND M.S.A. STREETS WHEREAS, 'Municipal State Aid streets are on a rotating basis.for seal coating., and WHEREAS, some older constructed State Aid streets are increasingly needing repair, and WHEREAS, 1983 interest payments on ~he 198i State Aid Bonds are NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNClE OF MOUNO, MINNESOTA: That the City Manager is hereby' directed to write the State Aid Engineer requesting Mound's Maintenance Allotment be $34,000.00 per year because'of'the added maintenance cost and debt service cost. CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55564 (612) 472-1156 December 3, 1982 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: CITY CLERK The Planning Commission has recommended setting a date for a public heari, ng on the Conditional Use Permit. fc CITY OF MOUND Mound, Minnesota Case No. 82-150 Planning Commission Agenda of November 8, 1~82: Board of Appeals Case No. 82-150 Location 2128/2130 Cedar Lane Legal Desc.': W. 112.5 Ft. of S. lO Ft. of Lot 2, W. 112.5 Ft. of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4, Block 3, Abraham Lincoln Addn. to Lakeside Park Applicant: Ben Meinhardt 6615 Highway 12 Maple Plain, MN. 5535~ Phone 475-3637 Request: Preliminary Subdivision & Conditional Use Zoning District: R-3 The applicant is requesting to subdivide a parce) with an existing duplex built on the site. The two lots would have the required 6,000 square feet minimum lot area with a lot width approximately 55 feet. The division llne would be between the two existing units creating two single family homes with a common wall between them (zero lot line). The utilities are all metered ~ individually (electric heat/no gas). The Zoning Ordinance requirements would be met for lot area, 6000 square feet in the R-3 district, for single fami)y home; one side yard, front and rear yard setbacks of 10 feet, 30 feet, and 15 feet respectively. Floor area for first floor woul~I be 896 square feet; required is 840 square feet for single family.which would meet the requirements. Recommend: I would recommend preliminary subdivision approval conditioned upon: 1) All owners of the property have signed the application to sub- divide. 2) A new survey be submitted to indicate exact lot lines with boundary markers relocated, legal descriptions, and lot areas 1 i sted " ' 3) The owner is to submit for our City Attorney's opinion a copy of the covenant which should address such things as: decor, " maintenance of the common wall and footing, sewer line mainte- nance. (Presently,the City is approving a "Y'.' connection at the sew. ler main), etc. _ i .... The oWner ~ meet building code standard for area separation walls (party wall) for the structure of the zone lot line which! will involve substantial modification to the building. See SeJtion 23.408(4} which will require a Conditional Use Permit _..~ to be applied_ for_an_d a~oproved..I -- 5) The appliCan~s-to-r~-sub~it his final subdivision within one year for approval. Jan ~nd Building Official JB/ms ,,Z 85.Z, FROM: SUBJECT: "INTEROFFICE Jori Elam, City }.~mmager Bruce Wold, Chief of Police Purchase of Patrol Cars MEMO DATE November 30, On October 12, 1982; the City Council passed a resolution approving the purchase of a patrol car from Superior Ford. I ordered the car on October 14, 1982, at a cost of $9,651.00. November 24,~ 1982, I spoke to Bill Stuart of Superior Ford who informed me that Ford had jus.t approved the assembly of the type of police package we ordered. Mr. Stuart offered the opportunity to the City to withdraw from the contract and place the order with HennepinCountyPurchasingtosavethe City money. I sent Mr. Stuart a letter withdrawing from the contract and thanking .him. By withdrawing from the contract, the City is faced with ordering three patrol cars on the Hennepin County Bid through Southdale Ford. The cost of each patrol car is $8,539.82 for a total of $25,619.46. Our recent conversation about the possibility of further cuts in state aid makes it necessary to cut one .of the cars from this order. I spoke to Dick Deveny of Southdale Ford and told him about our fiscal problem. ~r. Deveny plans, to honor the bid for the entire 1983 production year, however,, any increases in production cost, by Ford, would be added to the bid price. This would enable Mound to'order a car at a later date if the 1985 budget will permit us to. · ' The order should be placed with Southdale Ford by December 20, 1982[: Please place this item on the Council Agenda for Decmeber 7, 1982. I am requesting the purchase of two Ford patrol cars. One car from 1982 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and the second car from 1983 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. At this time I plan- to delay the purchase of the patrol car in the 1985 budget until we have more knowledge about what the State legislature plans to do with state aid. Councilmember 'RESOLUTION NO.. 82- RESOLUT. ION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE' OF 2 SQUAD CARS ON' THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BID AND.RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-276 WHEREAS,. 'the Federal Revenue Sharing Budgets for 1982 and '1983 have been 'approved, and WHEREAS,. included in these budgets are the purchase of'2 squad cars, and WHEREAS,- WHEREAS., the {wo squad.cars are 'needed to replace older squad cars, and since the approval of Resolution #82-276', Which awarded the bid for .one squad car to Superior Ford in the amount of $9,631.O0, Hennepin County'Purchasing has let their bids and awarded the contract to Jerry Palmers Southdale Ford in the amount of $8,539.82 per squad car, and. WHEREAS, Superior Ford wi'll allow the City of Mound to cancel the contract for the one squad car'approved in. Resolution ~82-276. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT'RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOUND, MINNESOTA: To aut'horize the City Manager to issue a purchase order for the two squad cars from Jerry Palmers Southdale Ford in the amount of $17,079.64 tobe paid from the 1982 and 1983 Federal Revenue Sharing Budgets upon delivery to the City of 'Mound. INTEROFFICE MEMO City Manager; Jon Elam FROM: Police Chief; Bruce Nold SUBJECT: Mound Arcade DATE December 7, 19 82 On December 3, 1982, Mr. Tom Watson saw the City Clerk and informed her that there is a second person with a financial interest in the Mound Arcade. The person is Howard Hopkins Thompson Jr. Sgt. Hudson completed a backround check on tlr. Thompson earlier today. A copy of Sgt. Hudson's report is attached to this memo. As you can see by review- ing Sgt. Hudson's report, Mr. Thompson has one felony arrest, a number of misdem- eanor arrests and a number of driving arrests. All of these arrests are also confirmed convictions. Several times in the past Mr. Thompson has failed to appear to answer citations issued to him. The failure to answer the citations lead to numerous warrants being issued for his arrest. Frequently Mr. Thompson was arrested on.a number of warrants at the same time. The result of these warrant arrests is to cause numerous same day convictions on his arrest record. Mr. Thompson has a current active bench warrant for his arrest. Perhaps most disturbing about Mr. Thompson is his convictions for Burglary and Possession Of Marajuana. Mr. Thompson was 18 years old at the time he was arrested for Burglary and Theft Over $I00. Hr. Thompson's sentencing was done under Minn. State Statute 609..135 allowing charges to be dismissed upon-the successful completion of a specified-program. The burglary occurred on December 1977 .at a Kenny's Market in Minnetonka: Two past convictions for Possession Of Marajuana raise questions about the fitness of Mr. Thompson to be in close contact with the youth of Mound. His most recent conviction in April 1982 tends to portray Mr. Thompson as a person active in drugs of one form or another. I have reviewed Chapt. 36 of the Mound City Ordinances which regulates Arcades and Arcade Licensing. A copy'of sections of the ordinance which apply to Mr. Thompson are attached to this memo. Under Chapt. 36, Mr. Watson errored in not supplying information that Mr. Thompson had operated an arcade in the past, and that Mr. Thompson had past convictions for crimes. Section 36.15 Subd. 6 (2)(a) makes the arcade ineligible for licensing if the person owning the licensed activity is not a person of "Good Moral Character" I have concluded from my check of the backround material that Mr. Thompson fails to meet the "Good Moral Character" standard required by Mound City Ordinances. His recent criminal convictions, his disregard for law in failing to answer citations until arrested for warrants and his lengthy driving record all portray Mr. Thompson as a person of less than "Good Horal Character". I feel this case closely parallels the case made for revoking the license of the Mound Lanes after the conviction of Mr. Ferris. I would recommend that you urge the Mound City Council not to approve any permits or licenses for Mr. Watson until he can prove Mr. Thompson has relinquished all interests in the business currently licensed as the Mound Arcade. INTEROFFICE MEMO Police Chief; Bruce Wold FROM: Investigator; ~lilliam Hudson SUBJECT: Backround Investigation on Howard Hopkins Thompson Jr. DATE December 7, 1982 Acting on your orders, I compiled the following arrest and conviction data on Howard Thompson Jr. The arrest data is a matter of public record obtained from Hennepin County Court records. A. Felony Convictions 1. Burglary - City Of Minnetonka - 1/11/78 2. Served above sentence on Operation DeNova and had charge dismissed upon completion of the program. Misdemeanor Convictions Date 1. Possession Of Marajuana 2. Disorderly Conduct 3. Damage To Property 4. Possession Of Marajuana 04/18/82 10/14/81 10/14/81 09/20/80 C. Moving Traffic Violations 1. Speed 2. Fail To Stop For Stop Sign 3. Speed 4. Drivers License Violation 5. Speed 6. Expired License Plates 7. Equipment Violation 8, Uncoded Moving Violation 9. Speed 10. Uncoded Moving Violation 11. Equipment Violation 12. 'Warrant - Parking 13. Registration Violation 14. Uncoded Moving Violation 15, Speed O8/21/82 08/01/82 06/29/82 05/22/82 04/18/82 04/18/82 04/18/82 11/21/81 09/12/81 09/12/81 09/12/81 09/20/80 09/20/80 09/20/80 05/20180 D. Hennepin County Warrants 1. Active Bench Warrant for Speed 2. Arrested on numerous warrants in the past. Mr. Thompson's past employment includes work with an arcade in Minnetonka which is no longer in business. It is unknown whether or not Mr. Thompson was a manager in the company. However, we have information that he had a large enough interest in the business to supply electronic games for the arcade. D~v~on 3 Chapter 36 - P~rt II P~ge 2 Section 36.15 Arcade Licenses Subdivision 1. Definition. For the purpose of this section the term "arc, de" shall mean .any building, structure or tract o£ land ~'hich has as its. principal use or activity the pro. viding o£ any o£ the £'ollo~:ing cr any conbirmtion of any of the following a'musements: Billiard, pool, foosball, air hockey, or pigeon hole tables (2) Pinball machines Sb. ootinE m~allery machines Any other ~echanical or electrical device which is ~e~i~ed to be p~aye8 by a contestant or contestzuts and upon ~hi=h th~ contestants receive m score or rating based upon their Subdivision ~. Licenses Recuircd. ~o ~:cr~.on ~hail c ~=te an arc~de w~thout first paying a license fee and obtaining and h&wing cu~cnt license as here~n provJded. The l~cense r,quire5 u;~der this section shall be in addition to any license or iicenzes re~'~ire6 obtained for any of the amusements described ~n Subdivision !. Subdivision 3- Aoolication. Any person desiring .to o~.crate an :-reade or to renew his license to conduct such activity shall file ~:ith t?.e.~clerh an application on forms provided by the clerk for that application form shall contain the follo:~:ing, to~ther ~'i+.h zn[,- other inforr, ztion ~'hich the m=_na_~er ~.ay require: (1) ;:-'.me and addre_ss of applicant (2) ]:.ddress of the proposed arcade The nz~ and address of all parsons o~'ning or ~_~vin_~ an 5nterest in the 15censed premises. ~n the case of a corpora- lion this ~_heil include the names and zddrenses cf snd direciors of the corporation and all shzrehoiders alone or in conj~ction %'iih their spouse or ]O2J of the ~ssued shares of corporate stock. If the licensed business is o~-ned bS' a corpo~tion, the certificate of Jncorpo~tion, articles of ~ncorporztion and ~,-la~s of the corpo~tion. (5) The rz~ and address of the ~r~r or ~nagers %'ho %-i!! super- vise the licensed activity. (6-) ¥~-,ether any of the ~ersons listed i:: ~sra~zphs (5) of ibis sub~ivJsion~ have been ended D:crat~n~ an arcade in the last fJ%,e (7) '..aether any ~ the ~ersons listed in pzra~phs (]), (3), or ~5) of this subdivision ~ve been convScted of a ~md an ~oD]~cat~on for an arc~de license 6enSed, revelled or susoended %'~thin the last five C -1 -76 /0~',oi Division 3 Chapter 36 - Part II Page 2a Subdivision 4- L~cense Fees and License Period. ~e license s'.,m!! be for the calendar year or remaininE portion thereof. ~ne license fee shall be $.100.O0 for such period. The entire fee shall acccmpany the application and such fee s.hall be refunded only if the app!ica~fcn is ~-ithdra-,-n before count_il considerztion of %'.,',e application. All applications for licenses shall be referred to the Chief of Police and to such other persons on the city staff as the city manager shall deem necessary for investigation and recom- mendation. The pers6ns to whom an application has been referred shall make their report and recommendations in writing. Upon r*ceipt of the written reports and recommendations, the city manager shall cause to be published in the official news- paper, at least 10 days in advance, a notice of public hearing to be held by'the city council setting forth the day, tim~ and place when the hearing will be held, the name'of the applicant' ~ and the location where the business is to be conducted. (3) The apPlication toge}her with the city'manager's recommendation shall be submitted to the city council at the hearing. ~£ter the h~aring the council may grant or deny the license. In granting the license, the council.may impose special conditions 'if it deems such conditions to be necessary because of Farti- 'cular circumstances related to the application. Subdivision 6. Ineligibility for l~cense. E~_istence of any of the .follo-~ing conditions shall render the applicant ineligible for a license.. (1) If either the applicant or the manager of the licensed'business is: (a) under 18 years of age a foreign corporation If the appticant~ mana~r, or persons o:.:nin~ the licensed activity: Iis not a person Of ~ood moral c}~racter and repute has been convicted of an offense ~.:hich relates to t.'.:~ conduct of the 15censed business (c) has operated a similar business elsewhere which operation did not substantial]y co::,ply ~-ith the provisions of this section relating to the mmnner in ~:hich the business is conducted. C-1 -76 ~E C E iV~'D L~.:.~ 3i :982 COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP ,~!?.'.'.;'t..,,~... Suites 202-206 32 Tenth Avenue South Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 -. December 2, 1982 Tom Watson and Howard Thompson, Jr. c/o Electric Light Company 5558 Auditor's Road Mound, Minn. 55364 Gentlemen: I have reviewed the plan that you submitted and discussed with me today for a food service operation at the Electric Light Company in Mound. Equipment and facilities must meet the requirements of the Hennepin County Food Protection Ordinance. The following conditions must be provided to meet these requirements. 1. Floors in'the food service bar, toilets and janitors mop sink area must be smooth, easily cleanable and resistent to wear and abuse and be surfaced with materials such as quarry tile, ceramic tile or terazzo. 2. Walls in the toilet subject to abuse from splash such as behind the hand lavatories,'urinal and water closets must be covered with materials such as ceramic tile or fiber glass sheeting from the floor.to a five foot level tomake them smooth, cleanable and resistent to wear. Similarly, the wall(s) adjacent to the janitor sink should also be protected. 3. Equipment necessary for the proposed sale of soft drinks, nachos, prepared sandwiches and dipped ice cream include the following items: a. Ice making machine. b. Three compartment sink with two drainboards, dump sink and ice bin. c. Ice cream freezer. d. Approved refrigerator for sandwiches. e. Approved microwave oven. f. Storage cabinet with all surfaces covered with plastic laminate. g. Approved metal rack for storage of CO2 cylinders and soft drink canisters off the floor. h. A janitors sink for drawing and dispo~j.ng of water for routine cleaning. .~ i. Hot and cold running water and pro~ert~ plumbed waste drains at each sink. All equipment must meet the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation Standards. Please submit a complete list of equipment and materials HENNEPIN COUNTY an equal opportunity employer Letter to : Tom Watson and Howard Thompson, Jr. -Page Two to be used and a detailed lay out with plumbing and electrical specifications. If you have any questions please'contact me at 935-1544. Sincerely, CC rhc Roger H. Carlso'n Senior Environmentalist Jan Bertrand, Building Official, City of Mound December 3, 1982 CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: CITY CLERK RE: ARCADE - AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Attached is a memo from the Police Chief regarding possible violations of the Conditional Use Permit granted to Tom Watson for the Arcade. Also attached is a letter written to Mr. Watson after conferring with the City Attorney, Jim Larson. Mr. Watson came in on December 2nd and I explained to him that his Conditional Use Permit only covered the operation of an arcade and if he wanted this Conditional Use Permit amended to cover a restaurant or dance hall he would have to acquire the approval of the Planning Commission and the City Council. Attached is a copy of the letter and drawing that Mr. Watson gave the Council in October when the .Council approved the proposed expansion and extended hours. I have also enclosed a copy of the plan Mr. Watson submitted for the building permit. According to the Building Inspector, the Police Chief and the plan submitted, the area of expansion is considerably larger than the drawing submitted in October. The expansion was also much more costly than the amount Mr. Watson claimed on his Building Permit. Mr. Watson has spoken with the Building Inspector and agreed to get his figures together and come in and straighten out the additional Building Permit fee. Also note in Bruce's memo and letter that a Mr. Howard Thompson appears to have an investment in.the Mound Arcade and this is in violation of Chapter 36, Section 36.15, Subdivision 3, Subsection (3) and Subdivision 5 which requires that the names and addresses of all persons owning or having an interest in a licensed premises record their names with the Police Chief so background checks-can be conducted. Today, Mr. Watson came in and applied for an amendment to his Conditional Use Permit adding a restaurant license and a dance hall permit. He would like to be able to serve ice cream and ice cream drinks and allow dancing. We have advised Mr. Watson to get the appropriate approval of the Hennepin County Health Dept. for this restaurant operation and he is working with them now. He has also added Mr. Howard Thompsonls name on his application. At this point it is up to the Council to either grant approval of this amendment to Mr. Watson's Conditional Use Permit or refer the amendment to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendations. According to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 23.505.3, Sub. (6) "An amended Page 2 Arcade December 3, 1982 Conditional Use 'Permit shall be.administered in a manner similar to that required for a new Conditional Use Permit. Amended Conditional Use Permits shall include requests Or changes in conditions and as otherwise described in this ordinance." This, as I see it,'means that he should appear before the Planning Commission' first with this request so that they can-review this amendment and give their recommendations to the City Council. I have checked.with.the Building Inspector and Mr. Watson could be put on the Planning Commission. Agenda for December 13th and could conceivably be back on the Council Agenda December. 14th. Mr. Watson knows about the Planning Commi'ssion's timetable. fc INTEROFFICE MEMO FROM: SUBJECT: Jon mare, City Manager Chief Bruce Wold Mound Arcade DATE December 1, Last week I shared with you information that tended to show Mr. Tom Watson was planning to open a juvenile night club as part of his arcade expansion. On Tuesday, B~yor Elect, Bob Polston, told me he had heard rumors that Mr. Watson was constructing a stage inside the expanded area of the arcade. I stopped at the bloundArcade in the late afternoon on Tuesday. ~r. Watson was in and showed me around the new expansion. Mr. Watson also introduced me to a ~'k. Thompson who appears to have a financial interest in the arcade. The expansion is a large room (approximately 5,000 sq. ft) which dwarfs the current arcade (approximately 35'0 sq. ft). Plans submitted to the City early in November, show a large open room, devoid of fixtures, with the name "New Youth Center/Dance Hall." Construction on the expansion is well under way with sheet rock in place and joists in positionwhich tend to show that part of the floor will be raised above the existing slab. This area bears a strong resemblance to a stage and could be the source of the rumor. Mr. Watson and Mr. Thompson both told me that the raised portion would be a platform for more.games of skill. Both men assured me that none of their plans call for live entertainment. Mr. Watson pointed to what appeared to be a counter on the drawing of the expansion. An agreement has been reached with D'vinc~'s to supply pizza and the counter would be the dispensing point. The plans also call for a dance floor with tables arranged around the dance floor'in a night club fashion. The music for dancing is to come from an electronic source. I informed both men that some of their plans may be against City ordinances unless proper permits and licenses were obtained. I put both men on notice that if Council approval was required for any of the attractions they planned, that they would have to appear before the Council in short order. ~ intention in doing this Was to keep the men from making a large investment in the expansion and using the invested monies as a lever against the City to force issuance of licenses the City might not otherwise grant. Mr. Thompson made a statement about having $50,000 comnitted to the project. I told b,k. Watson I would review the ordinances I thought applied to the arcade and give him additional information on Wednesday, December. l, 1982. The review of the ordinances revealed the following possible violations: Chpt. 36 - 36.15 subd 3 (3) Arcade Ordinance Names and addresses of all persons owning or having an interest in the licensed premises. We have no record of ~r. Thompson as an owner or investor. Chpt. 37-37.10 Part B Public Eating Houses That all restaurants, cafes, and public eating houses shall secure a license to operate from the Village .... I believe there is also a County license requirement. Jon Elam 12-01-82 Page 2 0 Chpt. 38 - 38.20 Dance Permits Required This one' is open to a question of interpretation on what constitutes admission as defined in 38.15 Zoning Ordinance - Permitted uses in Central Business District (B-I) 25.625.2 This section permits the establishment of Class I restaurant which has food service to rented patrons. BU. Watson's food dispensing seems to fall into Class II restaurant definition. I spoke to Building Inspector, Jan Bertrand about the plan I saw at the arcade. Ms. Bertrand was concerned that the plan I described went well beyond the scope of the building permit issued. Ms. Bertrand ordered the reconstruction supervisor to submit a revised plan and permit or face a shut down on Thursday, December 2, 1982. yours, Chief Bruce Wold Mound Police Dept. CC: City Council Jan Bertrand City Attorney CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 December 1, 1982 Mr. Tom Watson Mound Arcade 5558 Auditors Rd. Mound, Mn. 55364 · Dear Tom: 198g~ I had a chance to visit the arcade and .see .the. new On November 50, expansion. My concem~ at the time I reviewed the plans for the expansion was that you would b~.violation of City ordinances and your conditional use permit by operating .as. the plan displayed. A review of City ordinances reveals the following possible ordinance violations: Chpt. 57 = 57.10 Part B - Public Eating Places : That all restaurants, Cafes, and Public Eating Places shall secure a license to operate from the Villiage .... Hennepin County had additional license requirements you must meet. 'Chpt. 58' 38.20 Dance HalI Pemits Permits are required from the City to operate a public dance hall. Zoning. Ordinance - Pemitted uses in a Central Business District (B-i) 25.625.02. This section pemits the establishment of Class I restaurants which have food service to seated patrons. Your food dispensing seems to fall into Class II Restaurant definition. Additionally, Mr. Thompson appears to have a significant.cash investment in the Mound Arcade. By Mr. Thompson's own admission, he has or will invest $50,000 in the new expansion. This is in violation of Chpt.' 56-56.15 subd 5 (5) of the City of Mound Arcade Ordinance. This ordinance requires that the names and addresses of all persons owning or having an interest in the licensed premises record their names with the police chief so background checks can be conducted. Finally, your conditional use permit requires you to operate an arcade only. Based on the conditions of your. pemit, the City Attorney 'has ordered me to have you cease and desist from any variation from your conditional use permit. Any further alterations performed to the Mound Arcade which are designed for purposes other than facilitating the playing of games of skill are outside the scope of your conditional use pemit and must cease until the Mound City Council approves a new conditional use permit. Mr. Tom ~atson 12-01-82 Page 2 Tom, I regret .having to bring you this news. I hope you will make the necessary arrangements to appear before .the Council and meet other ordinance requirements so you can continue in business. Very truly yours, Chief Bruce Wold~' Mound Police Department' BW/sh CITY OF MOUND Fee J~ai d APPLICATION TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (Please type the followlng informatlon) Street Address of Property ,~".~,.~'-~C~ /~4/~J~>~ ~, Legal Description of Property: Lot Date Filed B 1 ock 4. Applicant (if other than owner): Name Day Phone No. -Address Type. of Request: (.) Variance ( ) Zoning Interpretation & Review ( ) Wetland Permit ( ) P.U.D. *If other, specify: .... ~- m -- ~ePresenE Zoning District I~- I (~Conditional Use Permit ( ) Amendment ( ] Sign Permit ( )*Other e Existing Use(s) of Property RRc DE " I ~ Has an application ever been made for zonlng, variance, or~__Qndi]ional use perm or other zoning procedure for this property? ~/~. If so, list dates) of llst date(s) of application, action taken a6d provide Resolution No.(s) Copies of previous resolutions shall accompany present request. I certify that all'of the above statements and the statements contai.ned in any required papers or plans to be submitted herewith are true and accurate. or upon the premises described in .this app)~i~a~ion by any authorized official of the City of Mound for the' purpose of inspecting>~orr oy posting, maintaining and removing such notices-as may be required by. law.~___~ ~ Signature of Applicant Planning Con~nission Recommendation: Date Council Action: Re§olutlon No. Date FEE $5.00 CITY'OF MOUND 5341Maywood Road Mound, Minnesota 55364 LICENSE APPLICATION RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND PUBLIC EATING HOUSES (1) Name of Owner of Business 7~ (2) Name of Business (3) Address Street City State (4) Does anyone othe~ than ~ove have financial interest in the business? .$ Phone No. ~/-7~ ~ Zip / Section 37.10 Licgnse Required. That all Restaurants, Cafes and Public Eating Houses shall secure a license to operate, from the City, which license shall run for on~ year, and be signed by the City Clerk. The license fee shall be $5.00 and said license shall expire annually on April 30. (Revised - Ordinance 397 Feb. 27, 1979) Date * If the answer to Item 4 is "Yes", please list others having a financial interest interest in the business below on this application, giving name, address and telephone number. Si~ature of Applicant CITY OF MOUND Mound~, Minnesota PUBLIC DANCE PERMIT APPLICATION (1) Name of Owner of Business ~/~~ Phone No (2) A6dress~ ~ ~ (3) Does anyone other than above have financial interest in the business? (4) Location of Dances ~ '~)/~ ~ ~ Zip (5) Dates of Single Dances (6) If Annual Dance Permit: From when to when (7) Fee: Single Dance - $~ per day, · ~ · - O E c., tE n,1 o ~ ~' *If the answer to Item 3 is "Yes," please list others having a financial interest in the business below, giving name, address and telephone number. October 8, 1982 Mound City Council Mound, Minnesota Dear Council Members, I would like this letter to serve as my request for an extension of my operating hours at the Mound Youth Center Ar- cade, located at 5458 Auditors Road, Mound, Mn. Operating hours at this time are set'up for a 2:30 opening on weekdays and 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Closing time is set up for 9:00 p.m. weekdays and 10:00 on Saturdays. My request for longer hours effects only the closing time. I would like my closing time moved to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays and 12:00 midnight Satur- days. I feel this would reduce the problem of all the kids leaving at one time in large groups and ending up at either the S.A. Station or Tom Thumb due to the early closing instead of going directly home. Longer hours will allow them to leave in smaller group-. Younger kids will not be allowed to stay after 9:00 weekdays and 10:00 Saturdays. I'm also at this time requesting the City Council Members to permit me to expand the Youth Center. A rough plan is att- ached with this letter. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in my above request. Respectfully, TW/sla Enclosure Tom Watson Owner/Properitor April 6, 1982 Councilmember Polston moved the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 82-85 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ARCADE AT 5558 AUDITOR'S ROAD - WITH THE STIPULATIONS STATED IN RESOLUTION #81-338 - RENEWAL MAY 1, 1983 WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, an application has been made to this Council, by Tom Watson, for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Youth Center/Arcade at 5558 Auditor's Road (part of Lots 2 and 3, Auditor's Subd. #170 - PID #13-117-24 33 0005), and the matter was reviewed by the Planning Commission which has recommended approval with conditions, and pursuant to due and proper notice according to law and Chapter 23 of the City Code, a public hearing was held by the City Council at the City Hall in the City of Mound on the 6th day of April, 1982. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUND, MINNESOTA: The application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Youth Center/Arcade at 5558 Auditor's Road is approved subject to the following conditions: l. Hours: 2:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. - Sunday thru Friday 2:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Saturday . 2. Keep area around the building policed and all trash picked up, including the City parking lot to the South of the facility. 3. Provide handicapped parking space to the West side of Marion Street and necessary bike racks in front of the building for all Arcade users. 4. Control noise of the Arcade portion of the building. 5. There will be an adult supervisor on the premises at all times the Arcade is open.. 6. License fees will be paid on all video machines, pool tables, etc. These license fees shall be renewed on May 1 or each year.. The City Police will be responsible for conducting quarterly inspections of the premises to insure all machines are licensed and the facility is clean and well maintained. 7. The Licensee will submlt'areport to the City every three months outlining any problems they are having with parking and Arcade operations. The City will also keep a log of all complaints and ask the Arcade owner to respond to each to the best of his ability. 8. Owner will do everything within his power to prevent loitering around the outside of the building and the parking area. This Conditional Use Permit shall be renewed on May 1 of each year after review by the City Council, This permit is granted pending final inspection of the site by the City Building Inspector and her approval. B8 April 6,' 1~82 A motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Swenson and upon vote being taken thereon; the following voted in favor thereof: Charon, Polston, Swenson, Ulrick and Lindlan; th~ following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Attest: City Clerk OctoSer 12,~ 1~82 f Councilmem~eF Swanson moved the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. ·82-277 REsoLUTION TO AMEND THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED IN RESOLUTION #82-85 EXTENDING THE HOURS AS REQUESTED WHEREAS, Tom Watson, owner of'the Arcade located at 5458 Auditor's Road has requested an amendment be made to .Resolution #82-85 (Conditional Use Permit) extending the hours of operation as follows: Currently the houns-are: 2:~0 P.M, to.9:OO.P.M, -.Sunday.'thru Friday 2:~O,P.M.'to I0:00 P.M. - Saturday , Requested'change:..°. .. 2:30 P.M. to 11:'.00 'P..M.- sunday th~u Friday. ll':O0'A~M, to 12:00.Midnight - S~turd'ay" Mr. Watson h~s .agr.eed thbt..he will observe the curfew hours for individGals.under'xl6 years of age and will n6t al16w them in --" .. ",.'his esta. bli~'bment al'tar the'curfe~ hour, and WH.E~EAS, Mr. Watson will al~o'be'"~xt~nding hi~.opera~io~ into an'adjoining .: NOW, THEREFOR'E, BE IT. RESOLVED. BY 'THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOUND, MINNESOTA: .. 'The Cousci.l.d'~;S he~.eby.":ame'nd' Resolu't['on:#82q85 by gr~h~.i'ng the requested..change in hours.as presented.. : ..' A motion for the'.~optidn'of' the foregoi, ng"resol.ution was duly'seconded by Counci'lmem~er Polston and'upon vote being taken 'thereon;'~he following voted in favor thereof: Charon, 'Polston, swenson, Ulrick and Lindlan; the following voted against the same: .'none; whereupon said. resolution was decl.ared passed and adopted, s.igned by the Mayor and his. signature attested by'the City Clerk, Mayor CITY of MOUND November 19, 1982 St. Paul, MN. 55101 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 (612) 472-1155 Dear Ms. Everling: I read your memo in the HRA Committee packet regarding the proposed Metro HRA Mortgage Revenue Bond Program. If you could develop this effort, it would .be an outstanding compliment to the housing 'programs Mound has'sought to develop and implement. I' have attempted, on several occaslons,'to attempt to develop a i-2 million do'liar mortgage program,' Without success. .Please put Mound at the top of your list of communities supporting your Revenue Bond effort. Let us know whatever we can do to help move'your fantastic idea to reality. Sincerely, Jon Elam City Manager JE:fc cc: Phil Cohen, Senator Durenberger's Office 'Jim Solem, M.H.F.A. METROPOL I TAN COUNC I L Suite 300 Metro Square Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: November 10, 1982 Metro HRA Advisory Committee Roberta Everling, Joanne Barron, Guy Peterson Proposed Metro HRA Mortgage Revenue Bond Program BACKGROUND Minnesota Statutes (Chapter 462C) permits cities to issue tax-exempt revenue bonds to provide a pool of capital for making mortgage loans to home buyers at below-market interest rates. Each city is limited to $10 million of such bond authority. The law permits cities to submit applications by January 2 to MHFA for the authority to issue mortgage revenue bonds if they intend to complete for the authority specifically set aside for cities. In 1983 this will be $27.5 million. It also permits cities to submit programs to MHFA through September 1 for the use of any mortgage revenue bonding authority which as of that date remains unused by either MHFA or cities. A Metro HRA mortgage revenue bond program would have to be. submitted to MHFA by this date. 'There is obviously no guarantee that there will be unused authority available in September, and if there is,.Metro HRA will likely be competing with cities that were not selected by MHFA in January or others that also submitted programs after January 2. The lower interest on mortgages achieved through the sale of bonds makes it possible for many young families to buy homes who otherwise could not afford to. In a recent bond program, the interest rate of 12 percent translates to a monthly payment of $650 for a $60,000 house, making this house affordable to a family with an income of $27,800. Without a bond program, a family would need to have an income of $32,000 to afford this same house, because they would have to pay 14 percent interest on the mortgage. Consequently, these programs have been popular. Tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds have been issued by Eagan, Coon Rapids, St. Louis Park, Minneapolis and St. Paul. More cities plan to issue bonds: Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, Columbia Heights and Maplewood. The Dakota County HRA plans to issue bonds for Mendota Heights, Eagan and West St. Paul. Many other cities would perhaps like to make such a program available to young residents of their communities, but feel they do not have the capability to develop, administer and monitor the program. Staff proposes to explore with communities their interest in being part of a joint housing bond issue. Bonds would be issued by Metro HRA on behalf of a group of communities at their request. As you will recall, this was one of the options the Council authorized staff to explore by its approval in July of a number of proposals constituting future directions for Metro HRA. The ability to issue bonds is one of Metro HRA's legislatively-authorized powers. THE NEED FOR A BOND PROGRAM The need for reducing mortgage costs is shown by current demographic and housing market trends, and by the type of housing assistance preferred by local government. Trends promise a continuing high demand for housing throughout the '80s with an annual need of nearly 18,000 additional units. Household formation and employment patterns indicate an increasing need for smaller, more affordable units closer to places of employment. Since 1970, escalating interest rates have increased the monthly payments on median-price new and existing homes by 175% and 247% respectively. Fewer than five percent of' today's renters have the $35,000-plus income necessary to buythe'median-price home at market interest rates. The Metro HRA's early 1982 survey of local government's housing assistance needs indicated that local staff perceives affordable home ownership as the greatest need and that the Metro HRA can play a role in providing such housing. The lack of availability of programs to provide affordable housing financing was the most frequently cited problem for local government. Second only to the provision of technical assistance, local staff most frequently indicated that Metro HRA should take on this role of providing affordable financing through efforts such as joint'bdnd programs. ADVANTAGES OF A JOINT BOND SALE A joint bond sale has the following advantages: 1. Providin9 a Service to cities who otherwise would not or could not issue .bonds on their own. Certain cities, particularly small ones, may not have the staff time or capability to devote to the complex requirements of a bond program. Metro HRA could provide this assistance through'a joint issue. In fact, .the joint issue approach would function much the same way the Metro HRA Section 8 Existing Program operates: Metro HRA could provide the necessary expertise to put the program together for cities that request the service, not wishing to or feeling unable to carry it out themselves. 2. Economies of'Scale - Selling bonds on behalf of, for example, three cities in a joint program means only one set of fees for bond underwriters and legal counsel, rather than three sets of fees if the cities were to individually issue the bonds. This represents a real cost savings. In · fact, the fees charged c~n make a small bond issue economically unfeasible. RELATIONSHIP TO COUNCIL AND METRO HRA GOALS Through implementing a mortgage revenue bond program, the Metro HRA would be establishing an additional method by which to maintain its primary goal of broadening housing choice and providing affordable housing for lower income households. Currently, the Metro HRA administers federal Section 8 programs and state and local home improvement programs. A mortgage revenue bond program would address the housing needs of those households not serviced by Metro HRA's current programs or programs of other communities. Metro HRA involvement in a bond sale that would provide low'interest mortgages is consistent with and. supportive of the Council's policies and goals of providing housing that is affordable to moderate- or modest-income households. PROGRAM POLZCIES In developing a mortgage revenue bond program, policies should be formulated to act as program guidelines. When the Metro HRA determined its role in the Council's Housing Development Assistance program, general policies were adopted concerning households to be served and types and location of housing developments to be assisted. The policies for the mortgage revenue bond program should be specifically designed to become program directives, yet also reflect these general policies established for Metro HRA's provision of technical and financial assistance to local communities. They should also be flexible so the program can be structured to address the individual needs and priorities of participating communities. Policies for a bond program should include: 1. T~ype of housin9 development. Affordable mortgages for new construction should be considered equally with affordable mortgages for existing units. Promoting new construction homeownership would help communities meet projected housing growth goals. Promoting existing housing would provide homeownership opportunities to lower-income households and assist "roll over" housing efforts. 2. Housin9 density. The new construction portion of the~program should be targeted to provide mortgages for medium or high density housing. These densities would encourage attached, multifamily development and provide for affordable housing opportunities. They also encourage more efficient use of the land and the utilities servicing the property. 3. Income group'. The program should benefit below median-income households. Law requires a portion of the bond issue to be reserved, for a minimum six-month period, for households below 90 percent of the program limit (110 percent of the median). The Metro HRA could also target more.of the loan funds to assist households with even less income, if bond interest rates are low enough to make this a realistic goal. 4. Unit purchase price. State law requires that purchase price limits for new units not exceed three times the program's income limit. The Metro HRA could further limit this purchase price for its program participants if housing at lower prices is available or could be produced. PROGRAM OPERATION In developing this particular program, the Metro HRA would establish limits on purchase price and incomes of households eligible to participate in the program, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 462C. After the sale of mortgage revenue bonds, proceeds fromthe sale would be used to make mortgage loans, fund bond reserves and pay the bond issuance expenses. Financial institution(s) would administer the mortgage loans in compliance with program guidelines and service the mortgage loans. A bond trustee would maintain the funds and accounts and make bond payments to bond holders from the revenues generated by the program. All fees would be reimbursed from bond proceeds and revenues generated by the program. It is possible that bond proceeds could also be used to reimburse Metro HRA for the time spent in putting the program together. Administrative costs would not be paid from Metro HRA's budget to originate or maintain either the mortgage loans or the revenue bonds. NEXT STEPS Upon authorization to proceed with a mortgage revenue bond program, staffwill begin to obtain community participation. This will be accomplished by sponsoring information sessions, meeting with local staff and securing city resolutions committing local involvement and suppo?t. Staff will also develop a housing plan, in accordance with Minnesota Statulbs, Chapter 462C. Staff will return to the Metro HRA Advisory Committee to request recommendation for Council'approval of the housing plan and selection of a bond counsel and underwriter..Prior to September 1983, staff will again return to request approval of the bond plan for submission to MHFA, and for authorization to issue mortgage revenue bonds. RECOMMENDATION That the Metropolitan. Council authorize staff to secure community support for a Metro HRA Mortgage Revenue Bond programand develop a housing plan for the program. Staff will return to the Metro HRA Advisory Committee for recommendation of approval of the bond package before it is submitted to MHFA for approval. LS499b uos.zeq, e,:I 'R 'Cl:eSsnl:I · ~Ie.zeouI g · uo~ ss~moo eqq. uo aa. aaa o:1. ~:~uu~,.zoddo eqq. pa~,e~oa~:dde eAeq I '~96] °,zeqaeoeG uI ~ulq, ee~ ~,a'e'[ j:o ae uo'~eal;~o::) :~ul:uua'EcI punoH er4q. eo,zj: ~ I ll~uno3 .~o, I0 punoN eq0, o~ uoI~o~'ie ~ o'4 aug :uo£ ;~a(I November 2~, 19~2 ~. Russ Peterson Chairman ~ound _Planning Commission Nound, ~nnesota Dear ]~. Peterson: This is to inform you of a new business career which makes it im- possible for me to perform my duties as a member of the planning commission. I, therefore, am Submitting my resignation effective immediat~.ty. November 29, 1982 Mr. Russ Peters~ Chairman Mound Planning Commission Mound, Minnesota Dear Russ: At the close of this calendar year, I will have served two complete terms on the Mound Planning Commission. Alth~u. gh I have enjoyed serving Mound in this capacity, I have decided.!not to become a candidate for an appointment to another term. Thank you. Bud Stannard CITY of MOUND becember 2, 1982 Please publish as a news release. Thanks. 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESO"I A f,536.', (6~2) 472.-115£ ~he City of Mound has several openings for members on both the Park Commission and the Planning Commission. Any citizens of Mound interested in serving on either the Mound Park Commission or the Mound Planning Commission are asked to write or call the'City Manager'at the Mound City Offices, 534! Maywood Road, Mound, MN., or telephone_~72-l155 American Legion Post 398 DATE, NOVEMBER 28. 1982 GAMBLING REPORT CURRENT MONTH YEAR TO DATE ~ROSS: ~3o15.oo . ~21,0oo.oo EXPENSES: su??L~ ES ~. 288.75 SALES TAX 1~3. ~7 PAYOUT AS PRIZES: PROFIT: ~A32.32 ~7oo.oo ~882,68 ~2887.88 ~12,150.00 ~ 5972- 8o DISTRIBUTION OF P~._/;,T,~_~,;r.:2ROFI .S:~ '~-'/f-/.~ ~. ' MINN. SHERIFF'S ASS'N. MOUND POLI CE BOY SCOUTS SERVI CE~UEN' S ALANO RESERVES CENTER CHECKING ACCOUNT ~1638.15 ~73.oo 210. O0 150.00 2~. OO 25. oo ~e5aO.OO ~7 207.99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-- 0 C O-- E E 'league of minnesota oities December INFORMATION BULLETIN: STATE-LOCAL FINANCIAL CRISIS Negotiators representing the Governor, the Le§i'slature, and the Governor-elect recessed Friday night without producing an agreed upon program to deal with the state government budget deficit. The group will meet again on Saturday in another effort to solve the problem. The question of whether there will be a special session of the legislature on Tuesday is undecided at this time. As of this writing, all agreements are tentative and subject to change. The proposed pay cut to all (teachers, state, and local) public employees (including city employees)"is sufficiently significant and confusing that it is presented here. Remaining issues criti- cal to cities include the size and allocation of cuts in payments to city governments. This is unresolved although the size of this cut is currently relatively low--a talking figure of $4-8 million--because the cut to employees generated $70-90 million. It appears that all the negotiators approve of the proposed employee pay cut° The Cut to Employees: The proposal is to shift the major part of pension costs for the next six months from the employer to the employee. The savings in the employer's cost would then be forwarded to the state. For example, on a gross salary of $100, the employee under the social security-coordinated plan contributed $4.00 to PERA while the city pays $5.50. The propos~would have the employee contribute $9.00 to PERA; the city would pay $.50 to PERA. The city then saves $5.00; this $5.00 would then be paid by the city to the state's general fund. The end result is no direct effect on the city or PERA: the employee has $5.00 less and the state has $5.00 more. (In practice, rather than deducting the additional 5% from the employee's salary for six months, the city would instead deduct 2~% for the next 12 months). Members of the PERA police and fire fund, and "basic" PERA members would be treated the same way; i.e., they, too, would contribute an additional 2.5% of their gross salary to PERA for the next 12 months. It is not yet clear what the effect would be on members of local police and fire relief associations. The League is recommending that the plan, if it is enacted, be structered so that the employee's contribution would be deductible for federal!income tax purposes. If this is possible, it would mitigate somewhat the effect on city employees. Should~e negotiatomresolve the balance of the issues on Saturday or Sunday, including the size and allocation of the cut in payments to cities, the League will publish an Action Alert on Monday with the details and recommendations. fl I~3 LJnivepsity avenue ease, sC. paul, minnesota 551 [Dq (1~12) 227-5tB00 league of minnesota oities TO: Mayors, Managers, Clerks December 6, 1982 FROM: Donald Slater, Peggy Flicker, Pete Tritz · 'RE: State BudgeT Crisis - Proposed Solution SUMMARY Governor Quie has called a special session of the legislature for Tuesday, December 7, to dea~ with the state's budget crisis. The Governor and DFLiegislative leaders have reached agreement on a package of spending cuts, tax increases, and shifts, which will be voted on by the legislature at the special session~ Whether the bill ~ill pass is a very close question; legislative IR leaders strongly oppose the bill, and it is questionable whether the DFL, with its bare two vote majority in the House% will be'able to pass the bill, If the bill does not pass, the Govern°r will' unilaterally cut expenditures, including the December local government. aid~and ~ · homestead credit reimbursement payments. The implications of the passage and non-passage of the bill are detailed below. I. IF THE BILL PASSES The Propose~ ~$~1 would affect cities in two ways: i) LocaI Government Aid Cuts - Cities would lose a total of about $5178 million in the December 15 payment to cities. This cut would be,allocated among cities ~n proportion to their local revenue base, i.e. 1982 LGA plus levy limit. Specifically, each city would be cut by an amount equal to approximately 1.15% o5 the sum of its aid plus its levy limit. ( NOTE - this.refers to local government aid only, not homestead credit.) 2) PERA Fundin~ Chan~es - The bill provides for the employee.to pickup most of what is currently the employer's contribution to PERA funding; This shift is explained in detail in the December 3 Action Alert. The legislature's intention- is to restructure PERA so that the entire 9% employee contribution would be deductible for federal income tax purposes. Other cuts The bkll also provides for other cuts as follows: school aids, $17 million; ~ state agencies and institutions, $46 million; county, township, and special districts aids, $8.3 million. A pension funding change similar to the PERA change will also apply to members of the state employees', teachers' , and other public employees' pension plans; the combined savings from the pension funding change is about $77 million. 183universiCyavenueeasC, sC. paul, minnesota55101 (612) 227-5600 (OVER) Tax increases The bill provides for an increase of the sales tax from 5% to 6%; and the imposition of an additional 3% surcharge (in addition to the current 7% surcharge on i~come taxes. Shifts The bill includes a "shift" into the next biennium of about $100 million of' school funding. II. IF THE BILL DOES NOT PASS If the bill does not pass, the Governor has indicated that he will unilaterally cut expenditures. THis would result in a 29% reduction in cities' December local government aid and homestead credit reimbursement payments. ~ COMMENTS The PERA contribution change for city employees is clearly a new element in the resolution of the State's budget dilemma. The proposed package of cuts, shifts, and tax increases, however, does not violate the LMC Board guidelines, developed as a basis for evaluating our position concerning the State's budget problems. Many city officials object to the PERA feature of the package. Others, recognizing that the PERA proposal has no direct or immediate impact on city budgets, believe that, although the PERA proposal is distasteful, it does not present grounds to oppose the proposal. The League, therefore, endorses the package, recognizing it is a difficult decision for the League as it will be for the legislature. If you~agree that this bill is better than the alternative, which is unilatera1 unallotment of 29% of your December aid and credit payment, then you should encourage your legislators to vote for this bill. At this point, passage of the bill is uncertain. It will be difficult for legislators to vote for this bill, and any support for a yes vote from constituents could be highly significant. 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