85-01-08 CITY OF MOUND
MOUND, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
MOUND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1985
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Swearing in of: Mayor Robert Polston - 2 yr. Term
Councilmember Phyllis Jessen - 4 yr. Term
Councilmember Steve Smith - 4 yr. Term
Approve Minutes of December 26, 1984 Regular Meeting
Pg. 3781-3788F
3. PUBLIC HEARING~;,
Proposed Adoption of Sectoin 23.1200 of the Mound
Zoning Code - A Proposed Ordinance Regulating the
Erection, Construction, Repair, Alteration,
Location or Maintenance of Signs Within the City
of Mound.
Pg. 3789-3806
Conditional Use Permit for Construction of a 24
Foot by 30 Foot Storage Building on Mt. Olive
Lutheran Church Property at 5218 Bartlet Blvd. -
CASE ~84-373
Pg. 3807-3818
Conditional Use Permit for Kitchen and Restroom
Expansion at A1 & Alma's Restaurant, 5201 Piper
Road - CASE ~84-37~
Pg. 3819-3829
Discussion & Presentation by Pat Woolridge of Miller
Schroeder on 'Defeasing' Part of the City's Debt
Pg. 3830-3833
5. Comments & Suggestions from Citizens Present
6. Organizational Duties of the City Council for 1985:
A. Appointment of an Acting Mayor
Pg. 3834
B. Designation of Official Newspaper
C. Designation of Official Depositories
Pg. 3835
Pg. 3836
Designation of a Member of the Council to the:
Planning Commission
Park Commission
Cable T. V. Commission
Pg. 3837
Approval of Official Bonds for:
City Clerk
City Treasurer
Pg. 3838
Pg. 3839
Page 3779
League of Cities Legislative Conference
Mound Selection to Participate in Strategic Planning
Program
Payment of Bills
INFORMATION/,MISCELLANEOUS
A. January Calendar
B. Planning Commission Minutes
C. NLC Legislative Conference - Washington, D.C.
D. Letter from Hennepin County
E. St. Louis Park Newsletter
F. Commendation Letter to Gary Cayo & Steve Grand
G. Information on New Tax to be Collected from
Garbage Haulers
H. Metro Council Review - December 14, 1984
Pg. 3840-3842
Pg. 3843
Pg. 3844
Pg. 3845
Pg. 3846-3851
Pg. 3852-3858
Pg. 3859-3860
Pg. 3861-3864
Pg. 3865-3866
Pg. 386?
Pg. 3868-3869
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CITY OF MOUND
HOUND, MINNESOTA
AGENDA ADDENDUM
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1985
7:30 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11.
SET DATES FOR:
A. Special Council Planning Session for 1985 (4-5 Hours)
B. Date for Hearing on Continental Phone Rate Intervention
Minnesota Suburban
Newspapers, Inc.
7401 Bush Lake Road - Edina, Minnesota55435 - (612)831-1200
28 December 1984
City Council
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
Dear Council Members-:
We would appreciate your designation of the Westonka Sailor
to be your official newspaper for the year 1985.
Minnesota laws regulating charges for publication of public
notices have been updated this year. In order to avoid con-
fusion in administering the rates for 1985, we will calculate
the rate the same as in 1984, and add 10%. Therefore, the
rate will be 24.8¢ per line. Tabular matter, i.e., proper
names, numbers, legal descriptions, etc., will be 8.2¢ per
line additional.
We will provide, at no additional charge, two notarized affi-
davits on each of your notices. Additional notarized affida-
vits, on request, will be furnished at 25¢ each.
In order to expedite our service to you, it is requested that
you direct your publications to the attention of Meridel Hedblom,
Legal Publications, Minnesota Suburban Newspapers, Inc., 7401
Bush Lake Road, Edina, MN 55435. Please call her at 831-1200
for deadlines for your area.
We appreciate being considered as the official newspaper for
the City of Mound for the ensuing year.
Very truly yours,
MINNESOTA SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS, INC.
Donald K. Mortenson
Operations Manager
Publisher of Current Newspapers · Focus Newspapers · Sailor Newspapers · Sun-Current Newspapers
Anchor Paper Co. 369.86
Allstar Electric 260.67
Allied Painting & Renovating 935.00
Holly Bostrom 248.00
Gayle Burns 3.50
Donald Bryce IOO.O0
Bowman Barnes 99,47
Robert Cheney 363.00
Citywide Services 16.50
Davies Water Equip 1.37
Dependable Services 33.00
Dixco Engraving 7.00
General Communications 41.20
W.W. Gralnger 261.66
Glenwood Inglewood 38.50
William Hudson 445.00
Eugene Hickok & Assoc 132.OO
Hennepin County Treas 1,O96.50
Hennepin County Sheriff 515.32
Internatl City Mgmt Assn 10.O0
Industrial Utilities, Inc 663.00
Lowells Auto 53.52
Metro Fone Communications 35.40
Mpls Oxygen Co. 47.15
Mtka Portable Dredging 1,950.00
Miller Davis 179.OO
Marina Auto Supply 418.88
City of Mound 21.89
Wm Mueller & Sons 2,071.46
Martins Navarre 66 66.00
Popham, Haik 1,251.67
Q.R.S. Corporation 6,939.50
Bradford Roy 445.00
Bob Ryan Ford 20.31
State Bank of Mound 13.90
Saliterman LTD 1,070.63
Don Streicher Guns 47.00
Tweed's Service Garage 694.65
Thrifty Snyder Drug 37.00
Unitog Rental 274.09
Winner Industries 4.36
Water Products 276.02
Widmer Bros, Inc. 1,132.75
Butch's Bar Supply 127.86
Coca Cola Bottling 188.10
City Club Distributing 3,976.51
Day Distributing 3,540.09
East Side Beverage 3,498.25
Flahertys Happy Tyme 190.20
Griggs Beer 567.90
Happy's Potato Chips 102.02
Jude Candy & Tobacco 150.43
Kool Kube Ice
Pepsi Cola/7Up
Rex Distributing
Royal Crown Beverage
Pogreba Distributing
Twin City Home Juice
Thorpe Distributing
_Mound Fire Dept
Wendy Anderson
Assn Training Officers-MN
Jan Bertrand
Thomas Carl
Bill Clark Oil
Jon Elam
Fidelity Bank
Griggs Cooper
Shirley Hawks
HRA
HEI, Inc.
Len Harrell
Holiday Inn
Johnson Bros. Liq
Jim Jagodzlnski
Internatl Assn Chf Police
Jody Collier Kruse
Dr. Robe'rt..LaUe¢ .3
Jerry Longpre
Mound Postmaster
MN Dept Public Safety-Liq
Metrop Emerg Mgr Assn
Metro Waste Control Comm
Ed Phillips & Sons
Profess Police Serv
Quality Wine
Del Rudolph
Victoria State Bank
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Minnegasco
Navarre Hdwe
Thurk Bros. Chevrolet
State Treasurer
P.E.R.A.
TOTAL BILLS
119.OO
286.99
422.26
77.85
3,279.20
33.56
4,687.18
'4,624.20
11.00
10.OO
101.56
5OO.OO
1,900.84
119.41
15,988.67
2,260.70
6.60
8,585.OO
25,000.00
9O.OO
82.00
3,522.44
1,250. OO
5O.OO
5OO.OO
356.00
326.00
118.56
12.00
25.OO
25,O54.47
1,967.11
195.00
2,302.97
90.00
1,143.26
160.62
3,139.11
126.11
25.06
1,543.O6
2,551.26
147,676.14
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December 26, 1984
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on December 26, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers at 5341Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were:
Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Pinky Charon, Phyllis Jessen
and Gary Paulsen. Councilmember Russ Peterson was absent and
excused. Also present were: City Manager Jon Elam, City
Attorney Curt Pearson, City Clerk Fran Clark, Finance Director
Sharon Legg, Building Inspector Jan Bertrand, Police Chief Lenny
Harrell, Dock Inspector Del Rudolph, Park Director Chris Bollis,
Fire Chief Don Bryce, Utility Superintendent Greg Skinner,
John Lichter (Hickok & Assoc.) Councilmember Elect Steve Smith
and the following interested citizens: Frank Ahrens, Steve
Coddon, Neil Weber.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the December 11, 1984, Regular Meeting were
presented for consideration.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of the December 11, 198~, Regular Meeting, as
presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak regarding a delinquent utility bill.
No one responded. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Charon moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~84-208 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS FOR DECEMBER IN THE AMOUNT
OF $2,11~.62 AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO
SHUT-OFF WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING;
VACATION OF ALLEY ABUTTING AND SOUTH OF 2509
COMMERCE BLVD,.
The City Manager explained that Mr. Coddon wished to purchase
Lots 34 and 35, Auditor's Subdivision #167 and have the alley
abutting Lot 34 vacated. Lot 34 belongs to the City of Mound and
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has a well house on it that is scheduled to be removed because it
is not used. Lot 35 was given to the State of Minnesota for
wetlands and if the City wished to have it released for sale to
an adjoining property owner we would have to reconvey it back to
the State.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak in favor of or against the proposed
vacation.
Mr. Steve Coddon, the propective purchaser, stated that he is
in favor of the vacation. The main reason for the alley was
access to the well house and it is not used anymore.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Jessen stated that this vacation was discussed at
the Park Commission Meeting and it was decided that the City
should keep 15 to 25 feet for an access to Lake Langdon. 'The
City Manager suggested that the City retain Lot 35 for an access
to Lake Langdon and vacate the alley. Mr. Coddon stated that he
had no problem with having the City retain Lot 35.
Charon moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~8~-209
RESOLUTION VACATING CERTAIN ALLEY EASE-
MENTS ABUTTING LOT 3~, AUDITOR'S
SUBDIVISION #167
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION,OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO SELL LOT ~ AUDITOR'S
SUBDIVISION NO, 167
The City Manager explained that this would be the next step since
the previous item has now been approved. Mr. Coddon wants to
purchase Lot 34 because he already owns Lot 14, Guilfprd's Re-
Arrangment of Lots in Mound Bay Park, he will be able to combine
the alley with these two lots and have one building site to
develop.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded a motion to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Purchase Agreement to
sell Lot 3~, Auditor's Subdivision ~167 to Mr. Steve Coddon
for $2,1~0.00 to be paid as follows $1,020.00 on December 27,
198~, and the balance of $1,120.00 to be paid within one year
or December 27, 1985. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
M~NT PROGRAM TO ALLOW FOR AN ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH
CDBG FUNDS
The City Manager explained that this proposed amendment will
integrate a program for economic development into the CDBG Funds.
It is designed to help businesses who need assistance in
acquiring buildings/property in the City of Mound. It will be
loans with a lower interest rate. HUD has already stated they
will approve the program. The first business this will help is
HEI, Inc. who has requested a $25,000, 2% loan with terms of 20
years to provide a partial down payment to purchase the former
Ms. Dee's building.
Councilmember Paulsen stated that he would like to encourage the
businesses that use this program to hire local people first.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who would like to speak for or against the proposed
amendment to the CDBG funds. There was noone. The Mayor closed
the public hearing.
Charon moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #8~-210 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDED IN
PROGRAM YEAR X UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF
197q AS AMENDED
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE ~8~-~72;. SHIRLEY HILLS ELEMENTARY ~CH. QOL~ .~0 WILSHIRE
DLVD, - SIGN PERMIT
The City Manager explained that Shirley Hills Elementary School
would like to install a sign that would show upcoming events and
activities at the school. The Planning Commission recommended
approval if the sign met the proposed new sign code which would
be a lighted, 24 square foot (4 x 6 foot), two sided sign, not
including the sign posts. They also asked to have the fee
waived.
Jess%n moved and Paulsen seconded a the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~8q-211
RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A
SIGN PERMIT FOR SHIRLEY HILLS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, 2~50 WILSHIRE BLVD.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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SET SEWER RATES FOR 1985,,& UPDATE O~ MWCC STUDY
John Lichter, Hickok & Associates, was present to update the
Council on their investigation of MWCC's sewer charges to the
City of Mound. He stated that MWCC has not done the things they
said they would do at the original meeting and he suggested that
the Council may have to apply pressure to get them to move
forward.
The Mayor asked the City Attorney what legal ramifications
withholding payment, from the MWCC would have. The City Attorney
stated he would have to do some research because he has limited
knowledge of the issues and the remedies.
The Mayor then suggested that Mound also encourage other
surrounding cities to do the same until the MWCC can come up with
some factual data proving their bill is correct.
Mr. Liohter stated that Mr. Ray Ode of the MWCC is convinced that
Mound has excessive infiltration and this is the reason for the
high billings. Mr. Lichter then stated that he fe'els there may
be infiltration in th~ surrounding towns that may be contributing
to the high billings.
Mayor Polston moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to give the
MWCC 30 to 45 days to work out a plan with Mound and the
surrounding cities in the area for meters, flows, etc. and if
they do not cooperate, have the City Attorney check on how
the City can legally withhold payments to the MWCC. The vote
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Attorney suggested that the City write letters to both
the Chairs of the Metro Council and the MWCC to see if we can
push them to get accurate metering on flows. The Council agreed.
The City Manager will write the letters.
On the subject of sewer rates, the City Manager explained that
the staff is suggesting a 10% increase in the sewer rates and
that will still leave the Sewer Fund in a negative position. The
increase is necessary to cover the increases in the MWCC charges.
In 1985 MWCC will bill the City of Mound $408,397.
The Mayor stated he would like to h01d off increasing rates until
we see if we can get anyw. here with the MWCC in reducing the
billings. The City Manager stated that even if we do get the
MWCC to reduce the bill it would not show up until 1986 because
they would credit that bill.
The Council discussed whether to raise rates 5% or 10% and when
to do it. After much discussion it was decided to.raise the
rates 10% to avoid having to raise them twice or to have to raise
them more than 10% later.
De~ember 26, 19~4
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLULTION ~8q-212 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1985 SEWER RATE
SCHEDULE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
BLOCKS 10,. 11, 1~ & 1§, WHIPPL~
The City Manager introduced Mr. Nell Weber, who has purchased the
Hiller property and would like to purchase some land that is tax
forfeit property and replat it so that he can present a Planned
Unit Development of single family detached homes. Mr. Weber
stated that he has been in contact with the City Planner, City
Engineer, Building Official, DNR, Watershed District and the
utility companies to find the best ways to pursue this project.
Now he would like to know from the City Council if there is
general concurrence with his plans before he moves forward to
obtain a costly survey of the property. The Council went over
Mr. Weber's letter dated November 26, 1984, and agreed that it
looked like a very viable project and one that the City would be
happy to work on with him.
No action was taken.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS.,FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked if there were any comments or suggestions from
the citizens present.
Councilmember Elect Steve Smith stated that he noted on this
evening's Agenda that the Council would be reappointing some
people to positions on the Park and Planning Commissions. He
stated that he thought that this was not going to be done
until he was officially on the Council and would have some
input on the appointments. The Mayor explained that these
are reappointments of people who are currently serving on the
Commissions and wish to be reappointed.
Councilmember Elect Smith asked if the positions were
advertised in the paper as being open. The Mayor explained
that when there is a vacancy, it is advertised, but that
these were not vacancies.
Councilmember Elect smith stated that he felt not advertising
the positions even though they are reappointments was a
deficient procedure and that just because people asked to be
reappointed was a poor reason for reappointment. Mayor
Polston explained that these reappointments have been
recommended by the various commissions for Council approval
and that the Council does not feel they should override these
recommendations unless there is a valid reason. He further
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explained that the Council has tried to de-politicize the
appointment process because it had been criticized in the
past for making appointments of friends of Councilmembers.
,198~ DOCK PROGRAM ~ DOCK FEES
Dock Inspector, Del Rudolph was present and presented the Park
Commission's recommendations for changes in the Commons Dock
Program for 1985. They were as follows:
1. New dock application with changes in fees as follows:
Straight dock fee
L or T dock fee
U or H dock fee
$85.OO
$135.00
$160.00
These fees include a $10.00 increase from last year to
cover the new LMCD $10.00 watercraft availability unit
(WAU), that the City will be charged this year. This fee
has always been charged to private marina operators and
this year is being charged for City docks. It will
reduce the dues the City pays to the LMCD by $4,000.00
and the Council felt it was fair for the users of the
docks to pick up the extra $10.00 per dock rather than
the entire City. The Park Commission is also suggesting
flat fees for the L or T and U or H dock sizes, to
eliminate the confusing per foot charge used in the past.
A late filing fee increase from $2.00 to $10.00 is being
recommended to encourage people not to wait until April
and May to submit their applications.
New Mooring Buoy Applications for the 13 sailboats that
are in the Mound system. This is the first time this
group have been asked to file and pay a fee. This'fee is
being recommended because of some problems in the past
with mooring in front of Commons and boats swinging
around in front of private property and blocking access
to Commons docks·
Dock sites 00145 and 00155 on Canary Lane to be kept for
handicapped people. If others are needed, it is to be
arranged by the Dock Inspector.
Add one site following (#02870) at the end of 3 Points
Blvd. (#02900), 4 spots instead of 3. Requested by Rick
Lindlan, July 1984.
5. Eliminate site #22910 (near Apple Lane). There is no
access, due to erosion.
6. Eliminate site #30310 (Avon Park) because there is not
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room for 2 spots. Use only ~t30300 as a shared dock with
last years application having first chance at sharing
this site.
Eliminate site #04090 on North Beachside, site #04070 is
O.K.. #04110 to #04100 makes 2 spots instead of 3 (area
too crowded).
8. Eliminate site #40570 (Avalon Park) and renumber sites to
40510, 40535, 40560, 40585, 40610 so they will be 25 feet
apart to help crowding. The site being eliminated will
not be requested by the 1984 applicant because he is
moving.
9. Add site #60770 (Idlewood Park Agcess) to existing site
#60720. There is room for this spot and it is needed in
this area.
The Mayor asked the Dock Inspector if any of these eliminations
were going to cause anyone particular problems. The Dock
Inspector assured the Council that he will work With the people
and see that they are satisfied with new accomodations.
Jessen moved and Cha~bn seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~84-213 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES IN
THE COMMONS DOCK PROGRAM FOR 1985 AND
SETTING FEES
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN PROJECT
Police Chief Lenny Harrell was present and explained that
installing this system will enable the City to activate the siren
in case of approaching bad weather instead of having the County
activate it County wide after the storm has already passed Mound..
It is a system that is radio controled so it is completely
isolated from any "leased telephone company supplied circuits".
The total cost, including all equipment and labor, for two sirens
will be $1806.00 per siren if purchased during the first year.
Federal reimbursement of 50% of these costs is assured, and there
is the possibility of up to 25% State reimbursement. The
operational capabilities of these sirens include:
Simultaneous activation of all sirens in Hennepin County·
Simultaneous activation of all sirens within any desired
group of Hennepin County municipalities.
Simultaneous activiatlon of all sirens within any of six
(6) predesignated groups of Hennepin County
municipalities.
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4. Simultaneous activation of all sirens within any one
municipality in Hennepin County.
5. Activation of any one individual siren.
6. A two-way system that provides a computor generated
display on a "CRT" and a printout, at the County Warning
Points after each siren activation or test.
7. A silent test of the system that on command a test signal
can be sent to each siren and a return signal received
and displayed on the CRT and a printout indicating the
system is ready to sound the siren on the correct
command.
There is a full 12 month warranty for all equipment that
commences on the date the equipment is first placed into
satisfactory operation.
Paulsen moved and Charon seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-214 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 2
CIVIL DEFENSE SIRENS AS DESCRIBED
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
HENNEPIN COUNTY, ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPENINGS FOR MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
The City Manager advised that Hennepin County has submitted its
annual list of all Member-at-Large appointments that are due to
expire in 1985.
The Mayor asked if anyone was interested in applying for any of
the Boards and if they were to apply to Kay Mitchell, Clerk of
the Board of Henn~pin County.
~LANNING COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS
The following people have been recommended by the Planning
Commission for reappointment: Liz Jensen, Bill Meyer and Kenneth
Smith.
Paulsen moved and Charon seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~84-215
RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT
LIZ.JENSEN, BILL MEYER AND KENNETH SMITH
TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR 3 YEAR
TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1985
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion Carried.
PARK COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS
The following people have been recommended by the Park Commission
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for reappointment:
Swenson.
Cathy Baily,
Andy Gearhart and Lowell
Paulsen.moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~8~-216 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT
CATHY BAILEY, ANDY GEARHART AND LOWELL
SWENSON TO THE PARK COMMISSION FOR 3 YEAR
TERMS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1985
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS UNIFORM CONTRACT FOR 198~,,,& 1986
The City Manager explained that Public Works solicited quotations
for the supply of uniforms for 1985 and 1986. Leer Bros. and
Unitog provided quotations. Staff is recommending that Unitog be
granted the contract to 1985 and 1986 for several reasons. One
they provide long and short sleeved shirts (Leef Bros. only
provides long sleeve shirts) and Unitog provides jackets with zip
out liners (Leef Bros. does not'provide jacket liners). The
following was the breakdown for the basic services for 1985:
Unitog:
$271.00 per year, per employee (10 employees) or
$2710.00 per year, length of contract 3 years
Leer Bros.:
$268.50 per year, per employee (10 employees) or
$2,685.00 per year, length of contract 2 years
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded a motion to authorize
entering into a 3 year contract for uniforms for the Public
Works Dept. with Unitog Rental Services, as per Unitog's
letter dated December 21, 1984. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF POLICE CARS
The Police Chief explained that they have decided to recommend
purchasing Chevrolet Celebritys with the Police Package rather
than the full size cars that have been purchased in the past.
The reasons for the recommendation are economic savings,
maneuverability with the front-wheel drive, projected good
performance capabilities and the Police Chief's previous
experience with these vehicles. The current full-size Fords are
averaging 7 to 9 miles per gallon of gasoline. The Celebrity is
rated at 22 miles per gallon for city driving and once they are
fully equipped and are expected to get approximately 16 to 18
miles per gallon. This puts the estimated savings in fuel alone,
over the 60,000 mile life of a squad, at $4,500.00.
We would be purchasing the 2 Celebritys thru the Hennepin County
$75g
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Bid from Thane Hawkins Chevrolet in White Bear Lake at a total
price of $21,532.00. We would then sell the two squads (a 1978
Malibu and a 1983 Ford which has had numerous problems) at the
Hennepin County Auction this Spring.
The Police Chief reported that he also sent specs to area
Chevrolet dealers: Star-West, Village Chevrolet, Thurk Bros, and
Suburban Chevrolet. The closest bid was $388.00 more than Thane-
Hawkins.
Paulsen moved and Charon seconded a motion to authorize the
purchase of 2 new Chevrolet Celebrity's from Thane-Hawkins
Chevrolet at a total cost of $21,532.00. The vote was
unanimously.in favor. Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF NEW INSULATED DOORS FOR THE FIRE STATION
The City Manager reported that the Fire Department asked for
quotations for new insulated overhead doors for the Fire Station.
Quotations were received from the following:
Ridge Door Sales Co.
$5,772.00
First Lake Minnetonka Garage Door
Co.
$6,208.00
Crawford Door Sales Co.
$6,195.00
He then explained that the Staff is recommending the Crawford
Door Sales Co. quotation because it has better steel than the
other quotes.
Charon moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to approve the
quotation of Crawford Door Sales Co. in the amount of
$6,195.00 for the purchase of new insulated overhead doors
for the Fire Station as provided in the quote dated November
9, 198U. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The new Fire Chief Don Bryce was present and stated that these
doors would replace the doors that were installed in 1956 when
energy was not a problem.
RESOL. UTION TO ~ET CQUNCIL ~ WASTE QONTROL REQUESTING.ADDITIONAL
~EWAGE CAPACITY
The City Manager explained that Spring Park has asked that Mound
send a supporting resolution to the Metro Council and the Metro
Waste Control Commission urging a prompt decision on a proposal
to provide additional sewer capacity to the western Lake
Minnetonka area which will best serve the needs of the area and
which can be constructed in the least amount of time.
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Charon moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~8q-217
RESOLUTION REQUESTING ADDITIONAL SEWER
CAPACITY
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
GAMBLING, PERMITS
The City Manager reported that the there will be three Gambling
Licenses that expire on February 1, 1985. Since the State takes
'over licensing for gambling on February 28, 1985, we will only be
issuing the licenses for 28 days. The applicants have asked that
we waive the $75.00 fee that we normally charge for a year. The
Council agreed that would be fair.
Charon moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to authorize the
issuance of Gambling Licenses to: American Legion Post ~398,
Northwest Tonka Lions and VFW Post ~5113 for February 1, 1985
to February 28, 1985, and waive the fees. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CIGARETTE LICENSE
Charon moved and Polston seconded a motion to authorize the
issuance of a Cigarette License to Quast Mobil, 4800 Bartlett
Blvd. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The bills were presented for consideration.
Charon moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to approve the
payment of bills as submitted on the pre-list, in the amount
of $67,802.66, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEDICATION OF MARKER IN MOUND BAY PARK
Mayor Polston called the Council's attention to a letter he
received from Representative John Burger inviting Councilmembers
and City employees to attend the public ceremony and accompaning
festivities at 2:00 P.M.,' Saturday, January 12, 1985. The
occasion is the dedication of a marker in Mound Bay Park
designating Lake Minnetonka a state historical site.
INCREASE IN CITY CLERK'S SALARY
The Mayor stated the 1985 salaries were set at the last meeting
and at that time he meant to call attention to the City Clerk's
salary, which he felt was considerably under the average for the
duties that are performed. He noted that in 1984, Mound's City
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Clerk salary was 24th out of 27. In checking with several other
cities he found the same would be true in 1985 if the salary was
not increased. The Council agreed that most City Clerk's are not
also the City Manager's secretary in addition to their normal
duties and responsibilities. The Council discussed an
appropriate salary, deciding on $1,925.00 per month or $23,100.00
per year bringing the position more inline.
Charon moved and JesSen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~8q-218 RESOLUTION SETTING THE CITY CLERK'S
SALARY FOR 1985
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
%NFORMAT!ONJMISCELLANEOU~
A. Article from the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Skip's Outlet.
B. Letter to Mr. Beadle answering questions he asked at a
previous Council Meeting.
C.. Update on Continental Telephone, letter from Attorney
General's Office to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
and a'Petition for Review of Decision of Count of Appeals.
D. Thank you note from Mr. Ray Cox to the Mound Police Reserve.
E. Letter to the Mayor from Hennepin County regarding a
Community Action Agency.
F. American Legion Gambling Report from November, 1984.
G. Metro Council Review - November 30, 1984.
H. Update on Joint Salary/Task Study (Comparable Worth).
I. Letter from Henneptn County regarding intersection at Tuxedo
Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd.
J. Update on the Allied Painting and Renovating water tower
maintenance schedule of completion.
K. ~ll-Star Electric suit status report from Curt Pearson.
L. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Agenda for December 20,
1984, and Minutes November 8 and 15, 1984, Meetings.
M. Financial Newsletters from: - Springstead
- Ehler's & Associates
- Public Financial Systems
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Minnesota Waste Management Board Newsletter "Forsite" for
November.
Metro Council Newsletter "Wasteline" for November, 1984.
Twin Cities Labor Market Information for December, 1984.
Charon moved and Jessen seconded a motion to adjourn at 10:20
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Jon Elam, City Manager
Fran Clark, City Clerk
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BILLS ..... DECEMBER 26, 1984
Acro-MN 97.94
Holly Bostrom 147.00
Burlington Northern 533.33
Contel 1,198.96
City Wide Services 5.50
Cash Register Sales 35.90
Communications Auditors 36.46
Clean Step Rental Rugs 38.50
Davies Water Equip 22.80
Dictaphone Corp 74.00
Decker Supply 197.90
Flexible Pipe Tool 125.27
Floyd Security 19.40
Ford Tank & Painting 675.00
Fire Engineering 14.95
Henn Co. Chiefs Police Assn 525.00
Henn Co. Sheriff Dept 8,O01.43
Eugene Hickok & A-soc 2,580.70
J. B. Distributing 80.40
Internatl Assn of Fire Chiefs 60.00
LOGIS 1,984.30
Louisville Landfill 14.00
City of Minnetrista 48.00
McCombs Knutson 1,818.OO
Minnegasco 145.80
Mound Medical Clinic 27.00
Mound Super Valu 73.17
Wm Mueller & Sons 1,967.64
MN Dept Public Safety 40.00
Monarch FoodService 45.36
Minnetonka Sportsman 50.00
Mpls Oxygen 21.00
MN MFOA lO.O0
N.S.P. 4,458.68
NW Bell Telephone 263.07
Old Dominion Brush 3,140.OO
Office Products of MN 185.00
Pitney Bowes 186.O0
Paper Calmenson 490.62
Pitney Bowes Credit 26.00
Precision Business Systems 729.00
Reo Raj Kennels 364.00
Stevens Well Drilling 8.20
Sterne Electric 45.70
SOS Printing 196.75
Thurk Bros Chev 32.99
Van Doren Hazard Stallngs 1,392.75
Widmer Bros -998.00 ...'~.~
Water Products 343.10-
Xerox Corp 942.01
Wendy Anderson 15.40
Gayle Burns 16.30
Donald Bryce 100.00
Bryan Rock Prod 640.81
Commissioner of Revenue 4,793.53
Robert Cheney 367.00
First Bank Mpls 6.00
Fire Dept Officers 3,100.OO
Judy Fisher 27.19
Grlggs Cooper 3,665.39
Girl Scout #137 40.00
Wm Hudson 33.80
Johnson Bros Liquor 6,676.06
Mound Postmaster 600.00
" " 1OO.O0
" " 103.20
Mound Fire Dept 3,924.25
Natl Registry EMT 15.O0
Ed Phillips 3,080.30
Quality Wine 2,941.51
Secretary of State 1.OO
James Thompson 400.35
Univ of MN 90.00
Village Ins. Co. 2,548.99
TOTAL BILLS
67,802.66
CITY OF MOUND
Mound, Minneso~a
NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF SECTION
23.1200 OF THE MOUND ZONING CODE WHICH CONSTITUTES
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION,
REPAIR, ALTERATION, LOCATION OR MAINTENANCE OF
SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF HOUND
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN chat on .Tuesday, J~n~ry 8, 1985,' bt 7:30 p.m.
at the City Hall, 5341Maywood Road, Hound, Hinnesota, a hearing will be
held on the repeal of Sections 55.38 and 55.38A of the Hound Code and
adoption of Section 23.1200 of the Hound Zoning Code'. Section 23.1200
regulates the erection, construction, repair, alteration, location or
maintenance of all signs within the City. The ordinance provides for the
issuance of permits, inspection, fees and provides ~enalties for violations..
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available at City Hall.
All persons appearing aC said hearing will be Riven the opportunity
=o be heard.
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk
SECTIGN 11, SIGN~GE
23.1200 INTENT AND PURPOSE
The purpose of this ordinance is to protect and promote the general health,
safety , welfare and order within the City of Mound through the
establishment of a comprehensive and impartial series of standards,
regUlations and procedures governinG the erecti6n, use and/or display of
devices, signs or symbols servinG as visual c~,,.unicative media.
The provisions of this ordinance are intended to encourage creativity, a
reasonable degree of freedom of choice, an opportunity for effective
c~,,~tunication and a sense~of concern for the visual amenities on the part
of those designing, displaying or otherwise utilizinG needed oa,,',unicative
media of the types regulated by this ordinance; while at the same time,
assuring that the public is not endangered, annoyed or distracted by the
unsafe, disorderly, indiscriminate or unnecessary use of such cc~unicative
facilities.
23.1205 A/IMINISTRATION AND ~FORCEMENT
23.1205.1
Permit Required Except as herein exempted, no person, firm or corporation
shall maintain, install, erect, relocate, modify, alter, change the color
or change the copy on any sign in the City without first obtaining a
permit. Permits shall be required for all existinG signs.
If a sign authorized by permit has not been installed within 365 days from
the date of issuance of the permit, said permit shall beccme void and no
fee shall be refunded.
23.1205.2
Application and Fee Application for permits shall be made in writinG upon
printed forms furnished by the City. Each application for a permit shall
set forth the correct PID number of the. tract of land upon which the sign
presently exists or is proposed to be located, the location of the sign on
said tract of land, the manner of construction and materials used in the
sign, a conplete description and sketch of the sign and such information as
the City Council deems necessary. Every applicant shall pay a fee for each
sign regulated by this ordinance before being granted a permit. The City
Council shall establish the permit fee by Resolution. A triple fee shall
be charged if a sign is erected without first obtaining a permit for such
sign. Temporary signs shall be exempt from fees and permits except as
noted in Section 23.1220 of this ordinance.
23.1205.3
Sign Identification Tag The City Building Inspector shall furnish' each
licensee with a sign identification tag which shall be affixed by the
licensee to the surface of the viewer's lower left corner of the sign.
Such tag shall indicate the number of the sign permit and the date of
issuance.
23.1205.4
AnnUal Inspection The Building Inspector may annually inspect all signs to
see that every sign complies with the minimum standards set forth in this
ordinance. A written record of all such inspections shall be kept.
23.1205.5
Exemptions No permit or fee shall be required for the followirg signs
provided, however, that all signs herein exempted from the permit
requirements shall conform with all other requirements of this ordinance:
(1). Window signs placed within a buildinG and not exceeding
25 percent of the window area.
(2) Address, nam~ plate and/or identification signs having
an area of two (2) square feet or less.
(3) Signs erected by a governmental unit.
(4) Signs as described in Section 23.1220.
(5) Signs which are entirely within a building and not visible
from outside said building.
23.1205.6
Variances The City Council may grant a variance iron the requirements of
this ordinance as to specific signs where it is shown that by reason of
topography or other conditions that strict compliance with the requirements
of this ordinance would cause a hardship. A variance may be granted only
if the variance meets the criteria contained in Section 23.506.1 and does
not adversely affect the spirit or intent of this ordinance. Written
application for a variance shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall
state fully all facts relied upon by the applicant. The application shall
be supplemented with maps, plans or other data which may aid in an analysis
of the matter. The application shall be referred to the Planning
C~,,,ission for its reccmm~endation and report to the City Council.
23.1205.7
Existing Non-conforming Signs Any sign existing at the time of adoption of
this ordinance whichdoes not conform to the provisions hereof shall not be
rebuilt, altered or relocated without being brought into compliance with
the requirements of this ordinance. After a non-conforming sign has been
removed,' it shall not be replaced by another non-conformin~ sign.
Whenever use of a non-conforming sign has been discontinued for a periodof
three (3) months, such use shall not thereafter be resumed unless in
conformance with the provisions of this ordinance.
23.1205.8
Existing Illegal Signs All illegal signs existing at the time of adoption
of this ordinance which do not conform to the provisions hereof shall be
removed within three (3) months of the adoption of this ordinance and
subsequent notification by the City.
23.1205.9
Violations If the Building Inspector finds that any sign regulated by this
Section is prohibited as to size, location, content, type, number, height
or method of construction, or is unsafe, insecure, or a menace to the
public, or if any sign has been constructed or erected without a permit
first beirg granted to the installer of said sign, or to the owner of the
property upQn which said sign has been erected, or is improperly .
maintained, or is in violation of any other provisions of this Section, he
shall give written notice of such violation to the owner or permittee
thereof. If the permittee or owner fails to remove or alter the sign so as
to comply with the provisions set forth in this Section within 30 days
followinG receipt of said notice,
Such sign shall be deemed to be a nuisance and may be abated by the
City by proceedir~s taken under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
the cost of abatement, including administration expenses, may be
levied as a special assessment against the property upon which the
sign is located; and/or,
It is unlawful for any permittee or owner to violate the provisions of
this Section. No additional licenses shall be granted to anyone in
violation of the terms of this Section, or to anyone responsible for
the continuance of the violation, until such violation is either
corrected or satisfactory arrangements, in the opinion of the Buildin~
Inspector, haw been made towards the correction of said violation.
The Inspector may also withhold building permits for any construction
related to a sign maintained in violation of this Section. Pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes Annotated 160.27, the Buildir~ Inspector shall
have the power to remove and destroy signs placed on street
right-of-way with no such notice of violation required.
23.1205.10
Penalties Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that a
violation is continued shall constitute a separate offense.
23.1210
DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms, whenever they occur in this ordinance, are
defined as follows:
(1)
Advertising Sign - A sign selling or pronoting a business, commodity
or service which is not located or performed on the premises on which
the sign is located.
(2)
Address, Name Plate and/or Identification Signs - A sign for postal
numbers, whether written or in numerical form a~d may bear the name of
the Occupant of the building.
(3)
Alteration - Any major structural change to a sign, not includir~3
routine maintenance, or rePainting in the same color scheme as
appearedinthe original permit.
(4)
Area Identification Sign - A single free-standing sign located on
identified premises, said premises shall measure no less than two (2)
acres in area, which identifies a residential subdivision,
c0ndemini~n, multiple residential complex, and industrial area, an
office complex, two or more cu~,.ercial business within one structure
or any combination of the above.
(5) Banner and Pennants - Attention-getting devices which resemble flags,
made of a non-permanent paper, cloth or plastic-like material.
(6) Building - Any structure having a roof which may provide shelter or
enclosure of_ persons, animals, chattel or property of any kind.
(7)
Business - Any occupation, employment, or enterprise wherein
merchandise is exhibited or sold, or where services are offered for
compensa t ion.
(8)
Business Sign - A sign which identifies a business, profession,
co..',odity or service sold or offered upon the premises where such a
sign is located.
(9)
Campaign Sign - A temporary sign identifying the candidacy of a person
runni~ for a governmental office or pronoti~3 an issue to be voted on
at a goverrmental election.
(10) Canopy or Marquee Sign - Any sign which is affixed to a projection or
extension of a building or structure erected in such a manner as to
provide a shelter or cover over the approach to any entrance of a store,
buildin~ or place of assembly.
(11) .Changing Sign. A sign which displays copy chan~es shown on .the same
lamp bank, such as an electronically or electrically controlled public
service, time and temperature sign, message center or readerboard.
(12) District - A specific zoning district as defined in the zoning
ordinance.
(13) Facade - The portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending
fr(m% grade to the top of the parapet wall or eaves ard the entire Width
of the building elevation.
(14) Free-standing Sign - A sign which is placed in the ground and not
'affixed to any part of any buildirg.
(15) Flashing Sign - An illuminated sign on which such illumination is not
kept constant in intensity or color at all times when such sign is in
~se,
(16) Governmental Unit Sign - A sign which is erected by a goverr~ental
unit.
(17) Governmental Unit - City of Mound, Hennepin County, school districts
and/or the State of Minnesota.
(18) Illegal Sign - AnY sign which existed prior to the adoption of this
ordinance which was installed without permit approval as governed by the
ordinances in effect at the time of installation.
(19) Illuminated Sign- A sign which has an artificial light source directed
upon it or one which has an interior light source.
(20) Institutional sign - A sign or'bulletin board which identifies the name
ar~ other characteristics of a public or private institution on the site
where the sign is located.
(21) Motion Sign - Any sign which revolves, rotates, has any moving Parts or
gives the illusion of motion.
(22) Non-conforming Sign - A sign which lawfully existed prior to the
adopti~ of this ordinance, but does not conform to the newly enacted
requirements of this ordinance.
(23) Portable Sign - A sign so designed as to be movable from one location to
another an is not permanently attached to the ground or any structure.
(24) Projecting Sign - A sign, any portion of which projects over public
property.
(25) PubliC-way - Any street, alley, sidewalk which is maintained or owned by
the City of Mound, Hennepin County or the State of Minnesota.
(26) Ouasi-public - Any private function which has the characteristics of a
function performed 'by any unit of gover~nent, including, but not limited
to schools, churches, recreation areas and institutions.
(27) Real Estate Sign - A sign placed upon property advertising that
particular property for sale, rent or lease. Such signs must contain
the phrase "for sale," "for rent" or "for lease."
(28) Roof Sign - Any sign erected Upon or projecting above the roof of a
structure to which it is affixed. Mansard roof surfaces are considered
as wall area and are subject to wall signage restrictions.
· (29) ~Dof Line - The uppermost line of the roof of a building or, in the case
of an extended facade, the uppermost height of said facade.
(30) Sign- Any letter, word, symbol, device, poster, picture, statuary,
reading matter or representation in the nature of an advertisement,
announcement, message or visual communication whether, painted, posted,
printed, affixed or constructed, which is displayed outdoors for
informational or c~m~unicative purposes.
(31) Sign Area - The area within a single continuous Derimeter enclosing
the extreme limits of the actual sign surface but excluding any
structural elements outside the limits of each sign and not forming an
integral part of the sign. The stipulated maximum sign area for a
sign refers to a single facing. Double faced signs shall have
identical message, components on each side, however, computation of
maximum allowable area shall only consider one sign face.
(32) Sign, Maxim~m~ Height of - The vertical distance measured from the mean
street grade to the top of such si~n.
(33) Structure - Anything constructed, the use of which requires more or
less permanent location on the ground, or attached to scmething having
a permanent location on the ground.
(34) Temporary Sign - Any sign erected for the duration of an event or for
the time necessary to promote ,the sale of real estate, subject to all
requirements and restrictions of this ordinance.
(35 Wall Sign - A sign which is affixed to any wall of a building. Such
signs shall not project outward more than twelve (12) inches and shall
not wholly or partially obstruct any wall opening.
(36) Window Sign - A sign painted on, placed in or affixed to any window,
exclusive of merchandise, on display. Window signs shall also include
all signs visible from the exterior of a building that are placed on
the back of shelving units, walls or similar structures located less
than fifteen (15) feet from the window surface.
23.1215 GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE /19 ALL DISTRICTS
(1) No sign other than governmental unit signs shall be erected or placed
upon any public way or upon public easements.
(2) Free standing advertising signs are prohibited in all districts except
as governed by Section 23.1220 of this ordinance.
(3) Motion signs or similar devices shall be prohibited in all districts.
(4)
No illuminated sign which changes in either color or intensity of
light shall be permitted excePt one giving time, date, temperature,
weather or similar public service information. /he City in granting
permits for ill~ninated signs shall specify the hours during which
same may be kept lighted when necessary to prevent the creation of a
nuisance. All ill~ninated signs shall have a shielded light source
and concealed wirin~ and conduit and shall not interfere with traffic
s i~nal ization.
(5) Signs in the Central Business District shall not project over public
property more than 18 inches.
(6)
Business signs shall not be painted, attached or in any manner affixed
to trees, rocks, or similar natural surfaces, nor shall signs of any
type be painted directly on the roof or walls of a building.
(7)
Signs which interfere with the ability of vehicle operators or
pedestrians to see traffic signals or which impede the vision of
traffic by vehicle operators or pedestrians are prohibited. Such
signs shall also comply with Section 23.714 of the Mound Zoning
Ordinance.
(8)
Signs shall not obstruct any window, door, fire escape or opening
intended to provide ingress or egress to any structure or building or
public way.
(9)
Projecting wall signs shall be permitted only in Cu~.ercial Districts
provided the total si~n area does not exceed ten (10) square feet per.
building face. Such signs shall not project over public property more
than 18 inches.
(10) One address, name plate and/or identification sign,.visible frcm the
public way, shall be required per buildin~ in all districts. Such signs
shall contain the street address in minimun 4-1nch nuneral~ and shall be
securely attached to the structure.
(11) Canopies and marquees shall be considered an integral part of the
structure and shall not be considered as part of the wall area and shall
not warrant additional sign area.
(12) Signs located on the interior of a building are exempt from the
provisions of this Ordinance. However, such signs, not including
changeable signs, shall not contain flashin<3 lights that are visible
frcm the exterior of the buildinc3.
(13) A (13mprehensive Sign Plan is required at the time of PlanninG Cu~,%ission
review of any proposed c(~,,,ercial or industrial develotxnent. Said plan
shall indicate the location, size, height, color, lighting and
orientation of all proposed signs and shall be submitted for approval
pursuant to the requlations of the City of Mound.
(14) Signs shall not exceed two faces.
(15) Roof Signs shall be prohibited in all districts except as noted in
Sections 23.1225.5 and 23.1225.6.
23 . 1220 TEMPORARY SIGNS
(1)' One temporary real estate sign may be placed in any district for the
purpose of advertisin~ the lease or sale of .property upon which it is
placed. Only one such sign shall be permitted per street and/or lake
frontage. Such signs shall be exempt fron permits and fees providing
that they meet the following requirements:
(a) Such sign shall be removed seven (7) days following' lease or
sale.
(b) The maximum size of such signs for each district is as follows:
1) R-1 and R-2 District - five (5) square feet
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2) R-3, R-4 and PE~ Districts - eighteen (18). square feet
3) B-l, B-2, B-3 and I-1 Districts - thirty-t~3 (32)
square feet
(2)
Temporary real estate prcmotional signs may be erected for the purpose
of selling or promoting a residential project of ten (10) or more
dwelling units or any non-residential project. Such signs shall be
exempt fr~m permits and fees provided:
(a) Such sign shall not exceed thirty-two .(32) square feet in area.
(b) MaximLm height of ten (10) feet.
(c) Maximin1 number of said temporary real estate advertising signs
shall not exceed t~o (2) in number.
(d) Minim~ distance between said advertising signs is five hundred
(500) feet.
(e) Such signs shall be removed when the project is ninety (90)
percent complete, sold or leased.
(f) Such signs shall be located no closer than one hundred (100)
feet to a pre-existir~ residential dwelling %mit.
(g) Written approval from the property owner shall be submitted at
the time of City Council review.
f(3)Campaign .signs posted by political or
bona
fide
candidates
for
office
~person or group promoting a political issue for a c~ay
be p~in any district. Canpaign signs may be po/$J~=d fora period
not to exce~sixty (60)days and shall be rem~ within seven (7)
,/ ~; days following~q~e date of the election/~ch signs shall be exempt
/ ~ fron permits and fe~All campa~qD/~igns shall have the name and
'/v ~ !el~r! ~ °man er k ~ mebi~ ~ e r° f o~ or~S r~env~bs~es ~er. po~ga i~e s~gn~
~ shall be remov~/or repla~f they beckons torn, .faded or
'~erwi..~
{4) Temporary banners and pennants employed for grand q:~n~ngs of business
est~)lishments, special events and holida~ shall be removed within
(5)
(6)
(7)
fourteen (14) days after erection. There shall be no more than four
(4) such occasions per year. Such signs shall require the issuance of
a permit but will be exempt from all fees.
One temporary identification sign setting forth the name of the
project, architect, engineers, contractors, planners and financing
agencies may be installed at a construction site in any district. The
sign area of said construction sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32)
square feet in area. Such signs shall be removed w~en the buildin~ is
75 percent complete and shall be. exempt from all permits and fees.
Garage sale signs will be permitted in conjunction with the sale of
household goods and materials from private residences. Such signs
shall be exempt from permits and fees but shall be subject to the
following:
(a) Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
(b) The name and telephone number of the party responsible for the
sale shall be clearly marked on the sign.
(c) No signs shall be placed within the public way nor shall they be
attached to any telephone poles or light standards.
(d) Directional off premise garage sale signs can be placed on private
property providin~ that the property owners consent is obtained
prior to the placement of such signs.
(e) The use of garage sale signs shall be limited to five (5)
occurrences per calendar year per residence.
(f) Boutiques, craft sales and other sales events of hand-crafted
merchandise shall be subject to all garage sale signage
provisions. ~ .
(g) Garage sales~hall be limited to five (5) days per occurrence.
Seasonal Signs - Seasonal signs of a temporary or portable nature may
be used in the non-residential districts to promote or advertise
on-premise seasonal services or merchandise. Such signs shall be
limited to a maximt~ of thirty-two (32) square feet and shall not be
$80/
left in place for more than a two (2) month Period. Permits and fees
shall be required for all seasonal signs, and Permits may be issued no
more than two (2) times per calendar year per business.
Except as may be specifically authorized by this section and Section
23.1220, portable signs are prohibited. A portable sign used for the
purpose of directin~ the public may be permitted under the following
cond it i°ns:
(a) Said sign is coincidental to, or used in conjbnction with a
goverrm~ntal unit or quasi-public function; and
(b) the period of use of said sign shall not exceed ten (10)
consecutive days; and
(c) signs shall not be used more than four (4) times durin~ a calendar
year; and
(d) prior apprcwal of a majority of the City Council shall be required
for the use of any such si~n; and
(e) signs shall be placed on the premises of the advertised event; and
(f) such signs shall require the issuance of a permit but will be
exempt from all fees.
23.1225
DISTRICT P4DGULATIONS
23.1225.1 Single-family Residential (R-l)
Address, Name Plate and/or Identification Signs - One sign not to
exceed two (2) square feet in area for each dwelling unit, indicatinG
only name and address.
(2)
Institutional, Recreation or Quasi-public Signs - One sign or bulletin
board per street frontage for each permitted or conditional use in
said R'I District. Such sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square
feet in area, said sign shall not be placed closer than ten (10) feet
to any street right-of-Way line and shall not exceed-ten (10) feet in
height.
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(3) Area Identification Sign - One sign not tO exceed twenty-four (24)
square feet in area for each development district entrance provided,
however, said sign does not' exceed six (6) feet in height and be
placed within ten (10) feet of any right-of-way.
23.1225.2 Single-family Residential (R-2)
(1) ,game regulations as outlined in Section 23.1225.1.
23.1225.3
Two-family Residential (R-3)
(1) Same regulations as outlined in Section 23.1225.1.
23.1225.4
Multi-family Residential (R-4)
(1)
Name Plate Signs - One sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in area
for each single family detached dwelling or six (6) square feet in
area for each multiple family building. Said name plate sign shall
indicate only name and address.
(2)
Institutional, Recreation and Ouasi-public Signs - One sign or
bulletin board per street frontage for each permitted or conditional
use in said district, provided said sign shall not exceed twenty-four
(24) square feet in area and shall not be place closer than ten (10)
feet to any street right-of-way and shall not exceed ten (10) feet in
height.
(3)
Area Identification Sign - One sign not to exceed twenty-four (24)
square feet in area for each development district entrance, provided
said sign is not placed within ten (10) feet of any street
right-of-way and not in excess of ten (10) feet in height.
23.1225.5
Central Business (B-i)
(1) Wall Signs - Wall signs are permitted on each street frontage provided
said sign(s) does not exceed fifteen (15) percent of said wall up to a
maximum of one hundred seventy-five (175) square feet in area.
Individual signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
Additionally, wall signs not exceeding ten (10) percent of said wall
up to a maximtmof forty-eight (48) square feet, whichever is smaller,
are permitted on each building frontage abutting a public, surface
parking lot accommodating 25 or more cars providing that all land
abutting all sides of the parking lot is either public right-of-way or
c~ercially zoned property.
(2)
Free-standing Sign- One free standing sign per street frontage
provided, however, said sign does not exceed forty-eight (48) square
feet in area and twenty-five (25) feet in height and is not placed
closer than ten (10) feet frcm any street right-of-way. The ten (10)
foot setback may be increased at intersections or other areas where
free-standing signs may obstruct vehicular site distances.
(3)
Area Identification Signs -.One area identification sign is permitted
per street frontage per cC~mercial development provided, however, said
sign does not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in area and ten (10)
feet frcm any street right-of-way. Where area identification signs
are used, no free-standing' signs shall be permitted. In addition to
area identification signs, one wall sign is permitted for each
business use with at least 2000 square feet of gross floor area. Such
signs shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet.
(4)
Roof Signs - Roof signs shall be permitted if they are an integral
part of the architecture of a building. Such signs shall not extend
more than five (5) feet above the roof line of the building or exceed
seventy-five (75) square feet in area. Roof signs shall be limited to
one face, parallel to the front of the building.
(5)
Changing Signs - Changing signs is permitted providin~ that they do
not exceed eighteen (18) square feet in total area. If placed in a
window, such signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the
total wall window area.
(6) O~nprehensive Sign Plan required as outlined in Section 23.1215 (13).
(7)
Motor Fuel Station or Motor Fuel Station, Convenience Store-
Letterin~ of or sign labels which are an integral part of the'design
of a gasoline pump shall be permitted. ~dditionally, wall signs and
free-standir~3 signs are permitted subject to Sections 23.1225.5 and
23.1225.5, respectively.
(8)
Wall signs in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section
23.1225.5 (1) are permitted on a lake frontage. Such signs shall be
approved by conditional use permit.
.1225.6 General Business (B-2)
(1) Same regulations as outlined in Section 23.1225.5.
23.1225.7
Neighborhood Business (B-3)
(1)
Wall Signs - Wall signs are permitted on each street frontage provided
said sign(s) does not exceed ten (10) percent of said wall up to
forty-eight (48) square feet in area, whichever is ~naller.
(2)
Area Identification Signs - One area identification sign is permitted
per street frontage per co,u,~rcial development provided, however, said
sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, and ten (10)
feet in height, and is not placed within ten (10) feet of any street
right-of-way. In addition, one wall sign per buildirg is permitted
not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area.
(3) Ocmprehensive Sign Plan required as outlined in Section 23.1215 (13).
23.1225.8 ~ight Industrial (I-l)
(1) S~ne regulations as outlined in Section 23.1225.5.
23.1225.9
23.1230
Planned Development Area (PDA)
(1) S~ne regUlations as outlined in Section 23.1225.4
OONSTRUCTION STANflARDS AND MAINTENANCE
Except as otherwise noted in this Ordinance, permanent signs shall be
constructed of durable, weather resistant materials anchored in a secure
fashion and designed to withstand a wind pressure of 40 pounds per square
foot. The exposed backs of all signs and sign structures shall be painted
a neutral color.
SiGns determined by the City Building Inspector to be in a state of
disrepair shall be restored to good repair by the sign owner, or property
owner on which the sign is situated, within thirty (30) days after the
mailing of written notice to repair frcm the Building Inspector. In the
event of non-compliance with said notice, the City shall be authorized to
remove said sign at the expense of the owner or property owner.
CITY OF HOUND
Hound, HJnnesota
CASE NO. 84-373
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION
.FOR CONDITIONAL USE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
A 24 FOOT BY 30 FOOT STORAGE BUILDING
ON MT, OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH PROPERTY AT
5218 BARTLETT BOULEVARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on TueSdag,, January 8, 1.985 ~ at
7:30 P.M., the Clty of Mound City Council
'will hold a public
hearing on the application for a conditional use permit for construction
of a 24 foot by 30 foot storage building on the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
Property at 5218 Bartlett Boulevard, legally described as fo11°ws:
Hills, Unit D. Mo~d, Mi~meso~, described as fo~Cws~
Cu[mlcncing at a Po~t' wher~ the center !~6 ~'
· ' County Highwny f125, when 'extendedi intersects.
with the Northwesterly l~e of Co~ty ~ghway
thence Southwesterly along %he. Northwesterly
nf County Hishway ;~7 a dist~ce of 35.6 feet
the place of besting, thence Northerly ~.nd
. ,p;~ralle].. with the center l~e of ~unty
~25, when extended, a dist~ce of.168.5 feet;
thence Southwesterly With ~.inter~oT angle of
-' ].17" 24' a distance of' 350.0. feet, thpnce
.... "'" dist~ce of.150.3 f6et~ ~ the N~thwesterlY line"-.'~.~..
~'""'of County'. Highway ~, thence Northe~ter~
. .'.. aaid line of. Co~ty~.Hi~hway ~7 a ~st~ce
: :' ~:. 395;0 feet ~o..the piade.-of.'.begi ing,'
~ ... offzce of tne,Regzs~er Of.:Dee~s zn '~d.for, s~d
P~rcel NO. 2.'.-Tract A~ Registered ~d Survey
Subject to..e~sement'.of record~ '.P.lv ~ 2h-117,2h
All persons appearing at said hearing will be given an opportunity
to be heard. ~/~-J~-~r ~, C~.. -
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk
Publish in The Laker December 17, 1984
3030 Harbor Lane North,
Suite 104
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441
612/553-1950
CASE NO. 84-373
TO: Plannir~3 Cc~mission and Staff
FROM: Mark Koegler, City Planner
DATE: December 5, 1984
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit
CASE NO: 84-373
APPLI~: Mount Olive Lutheran Church
EXISTING ZONING: Single Family Residential (R-l)
PROPOSAL: Mount Olive Lutheran Church is proposir~3 to construct a 24 x 30
foot storage buildin~ adjacent to the church parking lot at 5218 Bartlett
Boulevard. The building Will consist of wood framed construction with metal
walls am an asphalt roof. One garage door will provide vehicle access to the
building. As shown on the applicant's site plan, the building will sit 35
feet from the west property line and 25 feet frown the east property line.
COMMENTS: Churches are conditional uses in the single family residential
(R-I) zone. Construction of the accessory building will require the issuance
of a conditional use permit. The proposed building complies with all of the
R-1 setbacks ar~ should not detrimentally impact adjacent residences.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff reccmmends approval of the conditional use permit for
Mount Olive Lutheran Church to construct a 24 x 30 foot accessory garage
building. Staff further recc~nends that the church property which currently
consists of two tax parcels be cambined to form one lax parcel. This will
establish the proposed building as an accessory use to the main church
structure.
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Planning Commission Minutes
December 10, 1984 - Page 2
Case No. 84-373 Conditional Use Permit for Storage Build.lng 2q X 30 Feet
for Mount Olive.Lutheran Church~ 5218 Bartlett Boulevard PlO # 2q-117-2~
21 0002 and PID # 24-117~24 21 0015
Henry Relnltz and Ross Nelson were present. '.
The Planner Mark'Koe~ler explaine~.th&t this ls anadv!sory public hearing
for a Conditional.Use-.Permlt for. a new.storage-building on the.Church prop-
erty, It .ls.propdsed to'be'a'24 by 30'..foot garage, of wood frame construc-
tion with..metal walls and:an asphalt roof. · It will 'have one garage dOor
opening for. vehicle, entry. The report has a'typographical error ~? the
building will sit 35 feet f~om'the wast'property llne'and 2$.feet from the
north property'llne.. Churches'are, conditional uses: In the R-I zoning and
this Is before you as any improvement'to the property has-to.come before
the Commission. He stated that:in.looking at their proposal, it doesnSt.
seem as'though the.~tructure should..have ~'negatlv& impact' on adjacent ·
residential property and therefor~..t-he'.Staff recommends .approval. The
Staff is also recommend'ing that the two tax.parcels, be combined int0 one,
This is'a procedural point so that the. proposed bullding remains as an
accessory use rather than prin.cipal structure on a building lot.
Smith had talked with the neighbors, and they had no objections..The Com-
mission discussed the proposal,.quest$oned .footings'or foundation for storage
building. Nelson stated posts would"be-down 48 Inches (Same as a Lester bldg;)
Nelson stated they plan to'use a.red rock base for floor and let It settle a
'year before pouring a floor. Vargo'thought the Building Code' requires a slab.
or a continuous foundat'lon.
Reese morea.and Smith seconded a motion for approval with the st'ipulatlon
that the parcels be combined a.s recommended by the .Staff. The vote was
unanimously in favor. M6tlon carried, ..
,T~e Council will be asked to set the public hearing date for January 8, i~85.
CITY OF MOUND
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Case
Fee Pal d ~L
Date Filed
Legal Description of Property: Lot
Owner's Name ...... Day Phone No,
Block ~
Day Phone 'No. y?~-~3 7
Type of Request: ( ) Variance (X) Conditional Use Permit ( ) A~endment
( ) Zoning Interpretation & Review ( ) Sign Permit
(') Wetland Permit ( ) P.U.D. ( )*Other
*If other, specify:
~; .Present Zoning' District
7. Existing Use(s)'of Property
8.
Has an application ever been made for zoning,'variance, or conditional use permit or
other zoning procedure for this property? ,~,~) If so, list date(s) of
list date(s) of application, action taken an~rovide Resolution No.(s)
Copies of previous resolutions shall accompany present request.
I certify teat all of the above statements and the statements contained in any required
papers or plans to be submitted herewith are true and accurate. I consent to the entry in ,
or upon the premises described in this application by any authorized official of the City
Of Hound for the purpose of inspecting, or of posting, maintaining and removing such
Planning Commission Eeco~endation= Approval ~i~h ~he
parcel~ be combined.
Date
12-10-84
Council Action:
Resolution No.
Frocedure for Conditional ~se Permit (2) Case # 84-373
D. Location of: Signs, easements, underground utilities, etc.
E. Indicate North compass dlrect~on.
F. Any additional information as may reasonably be required by the Clty StaFf
and ~Pplicable Sections of the Zoning Ordinance.
III Request for a Conditional Use
A. All information requested below, a site plan as described in Part II, and
a development schedule providing reasonable guarantees for the completion
of the construction must be provided before a hearing will be scheduled.
a Cond Us~Permjt is requested:
B. Type of development for which ~tional
1. Condit,onal Use (Specify):.,~
2, Curr~Deslgnat~_~ i~. the future Land Use Plan for Mound
Development Schedule:
1. A development schedule shall be attached to this application providing
reasonable guarantees for the comply)on of the proposed development.
2. Estimate of cost of the project: ~.y~ ~
Density (for residential developments only}:
1. Number of structures:
2. Dwelling Units Per Structure:
a. Number of type:
Efficiency 1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom
Lot ~rea per dwelling unit:
Total lot area:
IV. Effects of the Proposed Use
List impacts the proposed use will have on property in the vicinity, in-
cluding, but not limited to traffic, noise, light, smoke/odor, parking,
and, describe the steps taken_to mitigate or~.c~.ellminate the impacts.
Case 84-373
Parcel No. !. That part of Block ~k.,,o (2), Shirley
IIills, Unit D. Mound, Minnesota, described as follows:
Cv~m'.~.oncing at a point wher0 the center line cf
County Highway ~125, when extended, intersects
with the Northwesterly line of County Highway ~7,
thence Southwesterly along the Northwesterly line
Af County Highway ~7 a distance of 35.6 feet to·
tho place of beginning, thence Northerly and
.pc~rallel with the center line of County Highwmy
#125, when extended, a distance of.168.5 feet,
thence Southwesterly With an interior angle of
ll7° 24' a distance of 350.0 feet, thence South-'
eastcrlY with an interior angle of 72° 49' a
dist.~ce of 150.3 feet to the Nerthwesterly line
of County Highway ~7, thence Northeasterly along
aaid line of' County Highway ~7 a distance of- ~'
395.0 feet to the place of beginning, according
'to the pl~t thereof on file or of record in' the
office of the Register Of Deeds in and fOr, s~id.
Hennepin County. Subject~ ~o an easement of
'record. .
ParceI No, 2, Tract A, Registered ~d Survey No;
Files of Re~strur of Titles, County of He~e~.
Subject to easement of record.
Board of Trustees .,..,~
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church '-
5218 Bartlett Bo~,levard
Mound ~.~ 55364 "...' ..~." ::
CASE NO. 84-373
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Proposed Resolution
Case No. 84-373
RESOLUTION 84-
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 24' BY 30' STORAGE BUILDING
IN PT. OF BLOCK TWO (2),.SHIRLEY HILLS, UNIT D
AND TRACT A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY #125,
PID #24-117-24 21 0002 AND #24-117-24 21 0015
(5218 Bartlett Boulevard)
WHEREAS, the City Council on January 8, 1985, held a Public
Hearing pursuant to Section 23,505.of th·Mound Code of Ordinances,
to consider the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for PID #24-117-
24 21 0002 and #24'117-24 21 0015 at 5218 Bartlett Boulevard, for
the construction of a 24 feot by 30 foot storage building (accessory
use) to the Mount Olive Church; and
WHEREAS, all persons wishing to.be heard were heard; and
WHEREAS, the accessory building wil.l consist of 720 square
feet of storage for the church property; and
WHEREAS, the MOunt Olive Lutheran Church property is in
the R-1 single family zohing distr[ct and is permitted by the
Conditional Use Permit Provisions;'and
WHEREAS, the proposed storage-building will not be injurious to the use
and enjoyment of other properties in the immediate vicinity for purposes
-"~lready permitted, nor will.it substantially diminish.or impair property
values withik the Immediate vicinity; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and
does recommend approval. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mound, Minnesota, that the Conditional Use Permit is hereby
granted with the following conditions :
Setbacks from the property lines be 35 feet from the west. and
25 feet from the north as indicated on the site plan.
The church property, which currently consists of two tax parcels,
be combined, to form one tax parcel.
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CiTY OF HOUND
Hound, Hinnesota
CASE NO. 84-374
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
APPLICATION FOE CONDITIONAL USE
FOR KITCHEN. AND RESTROOM EXPANSION
AT AL & ALMA'S RESTAURANT, 5201
PIPER ROAD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
at 7:30 P.M.; the City of Mound[.~-~-_[~].-C']R~'~![']_.-.'..~ ./will hold
a public hearing on the application for a conditional use to
expand and remodel the kitchen and restroom facilities at
A1 & Alma's Restaurant, 5201 Piper Road, legal description as
follows:
Lots 1, 2 .and 3, Block 8, Whipple Addition
PlO Numbers 25-117-24 21 0016/0017
All persons appearing at said hearing will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk
Publish in The Laker December 17, 1984
3030 Harbor Lane North,
Suite 104
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441
612/553-1950
CASE NO. 84-374
TO: Planning Cu,u,,issiOn and Staff
FRCM: Mark Koegler, City Planner
December 5, 1984
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit
CASE NO: 84-374
APPLICANT: Daryl and Merrett Geyen, DBA, A1 and Almas Supper Club
EXISTING ZONING: Neighborhood Business (B-3)
PROPOSAL: The Geyens are proposing to add a 10.4 foot by 27.8 foot addition
to A1 and Almas to house expanded kitchen and bathrocm facilities. The
addition would permit kitchen improvements that are necessary for improved
operations and health concerns. The expansion will not increase the seating
capacity of the restaurant.
OOMMENTS: Businesses within the B-3 zone are allowed through a conditional
use permit. The existing A1 and Almas Supper Club is a nonconforming,
grandfathered use. Tne present structure does not meet required setbacks on
the north and west sides. The northwest corner of the building sits within .3
feet of the property line which is 29.7 feet short of the required setback.
On the west side., the buildin~ sits approximately 43 feet frcm the property
line which is 7 feet shy of the required 50-foot setback.
The proposed addition fits into the southwest corner of the building taking
wall aligr~nents from the existing western and southern walls. As a result, it
does 'not technically increase the setbacks of the building. Along the west
side, however, the expansion does provide additional building mass since it
extends the western wall to the south. This increases the buildings exposure
to the abutting residential properties.
REC[X~E~T~TION: T~. staff finds the proposed addition to Al and Almas Supper
Club will not intensify the existing restaurant use but will permit increased
operating efficiency and sanitary conditions. Approval of a conditional use
permit for the proposed kitchen and bathroom expansion is recu,~,~nded provided
that the d~pster that presently sits in the vicinity of the addition be
relocated to a suitable location on the property and screened with w~oden
fencing.
Planning Comaa[sston.Mjnutes-'
December 10, '1~84'
3. Case No. 8q-37q Conditional'Use Permit for Kitchen and Restroom Expansion
at' A1 & Alma's Restaurant, 5201 Piper Road - Lots'l, 2.and 3 Incl. Adjacent
½ of Street Vacated, Block 8, Whipple PID #~S 25-117-2q 21 0016/0017
Merrltt and Daryl Geyen were Present. '~
The Planner explained'that this Is another advisory public hearing for a
Conditional Use Permit for Al S Alma's.. They are proposing to add basically
an addition of bathroom.and kitchen, lO.q feet by 27.8 feet. The expansion
will be used for those, purposes and will not increase the seating capacity
of the restaurant itself..Building ls. withi, n.the B-3 Zoning District and
anything that is done'requires a Conditional Use Permit~ Buildlng itself ls
.grandfathered use and doesn't meet the setbacks, The .proposed addition fits
In a little nlche and doesn't Increase those setbacks. The use wI11 not be
intensified, but it will increase the operating efficiency and sanitary con-
ditions. The Staff recommends approval subject to the dumpster that sets
where the addition w|11 be, being relocated to a more suitable location on
the property and being screened wlth appropriate fencing.
Michael moved and Jensen seconded a motion for approval with the Staff
recemmendation. The vo~e was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CITY OF MOUND
APPLICATION TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
(Please type the following information)
Street Address of Property
Legal Description of Property: Lot
Owner ' s. Na~e ~j¢ ~/~-~.
Address
5200
4. Applicant (if other than owner):
c. se No. 7¢
Fee Pa i d~'~ 0~.
Date Filed I¢~Z~/i~Z.~
Block
,.l..5" -//'7- .J.
Day Phone No. ~LT~-
Name Day Phone No, .
Address
5. Type of Request:
(
*If other, specify:
( ) Variance ()~) Conditional Use Permit
( ) Zo6ing Interpretation & Review
) Wetland Permit ( ) P.U.D.
( )'Amendment
( ) Sign Permit
( )*Other
Present Zonin~ District
Existing Use(s) of Property
Nas an application ever been made for zoning, variance, or conditional use permit or
other zoning procedure for this property?. ~/)~0 If so, list date(s) of
list date(s) of application, action taken and provide Resolution No.(s)
Copies of previous resolutions shall accompany present request.
I certify [hat all of the above statements and the statements contained in any required
papers or plans to be submitted herewith are true and accurate. I consent to the entry in
or upon the premises described in this application by any authorized official of the City
of Mound for the purpose of inspecting, or of posting, maintaining and removing such
notices as may be required by law.
Signature of'Applicant ~ /~ ~ Date ~y,,~.
Planning Commission R~commendation: Approval with the Staff recommendation.
Date 12-10-84
Council Action:
Resolution No.
Date
G/R9
P'rocedure for Conditional ~se Permit (2) Case # 84-374
D. Location of: Signs, easements, underground utilities, etc.
E. Indicate North compass ~rect~on.
F. Any additional information as may reasonably be required by the City Staff
and'aPplicable Sections of the Zoning Ordinance.
Ill Request for a Conditional Use
A. All information requested below, a site plan as described in Part II, and
a development schedule providing reasonable guarantees for the completion
of the construction must be provided before a hearing will be scheduled.
B. Type of development for which a Conditional Use Permit is requested:
I. Conditional
Use (Speci fy): eJ-f~,n i~ &,l-~ ? O-.~]L~
Current Zoning and Designation in the future Land Use Plan for Mound
C. Development Schedule:
1. A development schedule shall be attached to this application providing
reasonable guarantees for the completion of the proposed development.
2. Estimate of cost of the project: $ /-1/~, 000.?~__.~~
(for residential developments only):
Density
1. Number of structures:
2.Dwelling Units Per Structure:
a. Number of type:
Efficiency '
2 Bedroom
3. Lot area per dwelling unit:
1B'edroom
3 Bedroom
4. Total lot area:
IV. Effects of the Proposed Use
List impacts the proposed use will have on property in the vicinity, in-
cluding, but not limited to traffic, noise, light, smoke/odor, parking,
and, describe the steps taken to mitigate or eliminate the impacts.
CASE NO.
84-374
OA~8
CITY of MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364
(612) 472-1155
RE: CASE NO. 84-374
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Planning Commission
Jan Bertrand, Building Official
November 30, 1984
A1 & Alma's Conditional Use - Addition to Kitchen
I have recently discussed necessary improvements to A1 & Alma'~ with
the Hennepin County Health Inspector Joan gilchrist, Fire Marshal
Jerry Babb and Mr. Daryl geyen and myself. The owners are proceeding
with plans to improve their business for health and safety. We would
like to encourage approval of the request .as the building setbacks
will not change;the seating capacity will not increase; the site
drainage will improve; fire safety will be improved as well as a more
sanitary kitchen (easier to clean and more functional).
If the building is to continue as a restaurant, as it has been in the
past, we feel the updating will benefit the City.
Jan Bertrand
JB/ms
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Proposed Resolution
Case No. 84-374
RESOLUTION NO. 84-
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PEKMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 10.4 FOOT BY 27.8 FOOT
ADDITION IN LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 8, WHIPPLE
.~ ~r-ll7-ob ~l nn~ (5201 Piper Road)
'z-~-~7-z~ ~/ o01~ ~ oo~?
WHEREAS, the City Council on January 8, 1985, held a Public
Hearing pursuant to Section 23.505.of the Hound Code of Ordinances,
to consider the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for PID# 25-117-
24 21 0016 at5201 Piper Road, for the construction of a 10.4 foot
by 27.8 foot addition to the existing structure ~hich ~ouId permit
kitchen improvements that are necessary for improved operations and health; and
WHEREAS, the expansion will not increase the seating capacity of the
restaurant nor the parking requirement; and
WHEREAS,all persons wishing to be heard were heard; and
WHEREAS, businesses within the B-3 Neighborhood zone are allowed
through a conditional use permit and the existing A1 and Almas Supper Club
is a non-conforming, grandfathered use; and _ ,~
~ the presen~ru~ture ~oes not meet required setbacks on
the north and west sides; and
WHEREAS, the proposed building addition fits into the southwest
corner of the building taking wall alignments from the existing western and southern
wails which results in the setbacks remaining the same as the existing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and
does recommend approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Mound, Minnesota, that the Conditional Use Permit is hereby granted
as aforementioned with the following conditions:
The plans submitted for the proposed alteration be made part of
the requested approval as Exhibit A. ~ ~ ' ~ II ~/~ L~,
Provide that the dumpster that presently sits in.the vicinity of
the addition be relocated to a suitable location on the property
and screened with wooden fencing.
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December 26, 1984
Mr. Jonathan R. Elam
Ms. Sharon Legg
City of Mound
5341Maywood Road
Mound, Minnesota 55364
Dear Jon & Sharon:
Enclose please find discussion texts for January 8th Council meeting.
I will be out of town through January 6th, however, I will call you
both Monday, December 31, 1984 for comments.
Very truly yours,
MILLER & SCHROEDER MUNICIPALS, INC.
J. Patrick Wooldridge
Financial Consultant
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December 26, 1984
City of Mound, Minnesota
Defeasance Project
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Miller & Schroeder is submitting this proposal with regards to the
potential defeasance of a number of the City's outstanding bond
issues. The concept of defeasance involves ~blis~ing an irre-
vocable escrow account from which the cashflow is adequa~ ~ ?y i~be
~malninR ~rinC~6al mnn zntere~E p~yments 9n .~be outmtmndinE hnnd
issues from the defeasance date to the final maturity date. The
escrow account is established in one of the two following manners:
1. Full Cash Method:
The full cash method of defeasance requires that the City deposit
enough cash to make all the remaining principal and interest pay-
ments. In other words, any interest earnings generated by the
deposited funds are not applied to the principal and interest pay-
ments on the outstanding bonds.
2. Net Funded Method:
The net funded method of defeasance requires that the City struc-
tures an investment program which is tailored to the principal and
interest requirements of the outstanding bonds. By properly
structuring an investment program, the City is able to apply all
of the cashflow derived from its investments to the remaining
principal and interest payments on the outstanding bonds. Under
this defeasance method, the City is only required to deposit cash
necessary to obtain the required investments, hence the term "net
funded".
The objective of defeasing certain of the City's bond issues is two-'
fold;
1. The City can achieve a certain amount of savings with respect to
its debt service costs, and
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It should be noted that the above figures are shown exclusive of any
fees to be charged by Miller & Schroeder, the City's attorney or a
verifying certified public accountant.
I look forward to discussing this proposal in detail at your City's
Council meeting on January 8, 1985.
Respectively submitted,
MILLER & SCHROEDER MUNICIPALS, INC.
J. Patrick Wooldridge
Financial Consultant
JPW/dlc
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8, 1985
RESOLUTION NO. 85-2
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
THE OFFICIAL NENSPAPER FOR 1985
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Mound, Minnesota does hereby designated the official
newspaper for the City of Mound for 1985.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
and seconded by Councilmember ....
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
6
January 8, 1985
RESOLUTION NO. 85-~
RESOLUTION APPOINTING
TO THE PARK COMMISSION, TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND TO THE
CABLE T.¥. COMMISSION AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIYES
FOR 1985
BE IT RESOLYED, that the City Council of the City of
Mound, Minnesota, does hereby appoint the following Councilmem-
bets as Council Representatives to the following City Commissions
for 1985:
to the Park Commission
to the Planning Commission
to the Cable T.V. Commission
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
and seconded by Councilmember .
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
January 8, 1985
RESOLUTION NO. 85-6
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
$20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Mound, Minnesota, does hereby authorize the purchase of a $20,000
bond for the City Treasurer/Finance Director, Sharon Legg, for
1985.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
and seconded by Councilmember .
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
December 10, 1984
Present were: Chairman Frank Weiland; Commissioners Robert Byrnes, Liz Jensen,
William Meyer, Geoff Michael, Thomas Reese, Kenneth Smith and Michael Vargo;
Council Representative Pinky Charon; City Manager Jon Elam; City Planner Mark
Koegler and Secretary Marjorie Stutsman.
Also present were the following interested persons: Councilmember Gary Paulsen,
Fire Marshal Gerald Babb, Natalie Keintz, Henry Reinitz, Ross Nelson, Merritt
and Daryl Geyen, SCOtt MiJes,.John Adams,.OKan Powell, Earl Sween, John Winston,
Francis Hagen, Paul Madson and Net] Weber. . -
The Chairman opened, the meeting and wetcomed those in attendance.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Planning Commission.meeting of November 19, 1984 were presented
for consideration. Reese asked that the 3rd paragraph of Case No. 84-369 be cor- _
rected to read, "...Council approved the sale...". Reese moved and Jensen seconded
a motion to approve the minutes of t~e November 19, 1984 Planning Commission
meeting as corrected.. The vote was Unanimously in favor.
BOARD OF APPEALS
1. Case No. 84-372 Sign Permit for Shirley Hills School, 2450 Wilshire Boulevard
Metes & Bounds Description, PID # 24-117-24 12 0059
Natalie Kelntz was present representing Shirley Hills School,
Ms. Ke[ntz explained that they are planning on purchasing a standard 8 by 4 foot
sign; enclose it in rough cedar making a permanent sign that you can see .from ~
both directions to be used for messages from the School to the public. Lettering
will be enclosed .and lit from inside with a white background and black letters.
Discussed direction of sign and'whether lighting would bother neighbors. It was
suggested that before installing permanently, they check out to see how it
affects neighbors. It was suggested lighting be on a timer, Applicant thought
it should be lit all the time to prevent vandalism.
Byrnes moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve as long as it meets the
sign code draft for quasi-public in the R-1 Zoning District.
The Planner stated the applicant should be aware the sign code doesn't permit
a 4 X 8 foot sign. It does permit a 4 X 6 foot sign or 24 square feet; not a
32 square foot sign. The applicant stated the standard sized sign seems to be
4 X 8 and they haven't been able to find one that is 4 X 6 feet. Jensen ques~-
tioned the total size of sign when cedar added to it. Applicant stated that
it comes with aluminium or meta] encasing the sign; they are just going to ~,'"
cover the metal with rough cedar. It will be supported by cedar posts. It is
a typical sign that comes on a snowmobile trailer. They do have plexiglass in
front of it; she didn't know whether it can be locked; she thought if it were
lit ail the time, it would be a deterrent to vandalism.
The vote on the motion was all in favor. Motion carried.
This will go to the City Council on December 26, 1984.
Planning Commission Minutes
December 10, I 84 - Page
Case No. 84-373 Conditional Use Permit for Storage Building 24 X 30 Feet
for Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 5218 Bartlett Boulevard PID # 24-117-24
21 0002 and PID # 24-117-24 21 0015
Henry Reinitz and Ross Nelson were present.
The Planner Mark Koegler explained that this is an advisory public hearing
for a Conditional Use.Permit for. a new storage' building on the Church prop-
erty. It .is.proposed to'be'a'24 by 30'foot garage, of wood frame construc-
tion with metal walls and'an asphalt roof. it will have one garage door
opening for vehicle entry. The report has a. typographical error --the
building will sit 35 feet from the west property line and 25 feet from the
north property'line. Churches'ar, conditional uses:in the R-1 zoning and
this is before you as any improvement to the property has to come before
the Commission.. He stated that=in.looking at their proposal, it doesn't
seem as though the structure should.have a negative impact on adjacent
residential property and therefor~..t'he'-Staff recommends approval. The
Staff is also recommending that the two tax.parcels, be combined into one.
This is a procedural point so that the. proposed building remains as an
accessory use rather than principal structure on a building lot.
Smith had tal'ked with the neighbors and they had no objections. The Com-
mission discussed the proposal, questioned footings or foundation for storage
building. Nelson stated posts would bedown 48 inches (Same as a Lester bldg.)
Nelson stated they plan to use a .red rock base for floor and let it settle a
year before pouring a floor. Vargo thought the Building Code requires a slab
or a continuous foundation.
Reese moved and Smith seconded a motion for approval with the stipulation
that the parcels be combined as recommended by the Staff. The vote was
unanimously in favor. M0tion carried.
The Council will be asked to set the public hearing date for January 8, 1985.
Case No. 84-374 Conditional Use Permit for Kitchen and Restroom Expansion
at A1 & Alma's Restaurant, 5201 Piper Road - Lots'l, 2.and 3 Incl. Adjacent
½ of Street Vacated, Block 8, Whipple PID #'S 25-117-24 21 O016/0017
Merritt and Daryl Geyen were present.
The Planner explained that this is another advisory public hearing for a
Conditional Use Permit for A1 & Alma's. They are proposing to add basically
an addition of bathroom.and kitchen, 10.4 feet by 27.8 feet. The expansion
will be used for those purposes and will not increase the seating capacity
of'the restaurant itself. Building is within.the B-3 Zoning District and
anything that is done requires'a Conditional Use Permit. Building itself is
.grandfathered use and doesn't meet the setbacks The proposed addition fits
in a little niche and doesn't increase those setbacks. The use will not be
intensified, but it will increase the operating efficiency and sanitary'con-
ditions. The Staff recommends approval subject to the dumpster that sets
where the addition will be, being relocated to a more suitable location on
the property and being screened with appropriate fencing.
Michael moved and Jensen seconded a motion for approval with the Staff
recommendation. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Minutes
December 10, 1984 - Page 3
The City Council will be asked to set the public hearing date for January 8, 1985[''
DISCUSSION L
1. Sign Variance for Mound Sta-Safe Lock Co., 2236 Commerce Boulevard --
Scott Miles was present.
The Planner commented that this is a discussion item and that there is pending
litigation on this; it goes back for another trial date tomorrow. Mr. Miles
is here to work out an acceptable 'compromise. He has made some signage changes
the roof sign is now down.
Scott Miles explained that the marq0ee on the Anderson building prevented his
sign from being seen. They have taken the flasher off the sign. He would
like to bring sign down and out below the marquee. Ir'would still have
extension over the public right-of-way; bottom of sign would be 10 feet above
the ground. He feels he needs a lighted sign for business as he is going
broke righ: now. Sign can't be seen by traffic from the north/south directions.
Also they had to' change'the lettering around the door which Was .previously
approved; the letters were to° large.
DiscUssed at length. Reese asked if marquee on Anderson building could not
be removed. The City Manager was not sure.what would be i. nvolved to remove
the marquee and alternatives were discussed.
Reese moved and Byrnes seconded a motion to approve wall sign (16 square
feet) to'be mounted on south side of the bakery and also to approve.the
existing signage over the door. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
2. Sketch Plan Review for Maple Hills Woods (Pelican Point Site)
~he Planner explalned that the ordinance really has no provision for a sketch
plan review, but Commission can look at it and red flag anything right now be-
fore they've incurred a lot of costs. There has been no Staff report prepared
as the. City has no formal application as such.
John Adams, Project Manager, made the presentation stating that they are now
back to using the name "Pelican Point". He introduced Developers Oran Powel'l
and Earl Sween, Attorney John Winston, Planner Francis Hagen and Architect Paul
Madson. This beautiful and sensational site is the Ralph Turnquist property;
there are 16 or 17 acres of land with almost 3000 feet of lakeshore on Spring
Park Bay. Turnquist came before the Commission in 1978/1979 with plans to
develop property with patio homes and townhouses. Adams stated their concept
is totally different; their intention is'to develop property with luxury, top
quality condominiums and preserve the site as much as possible. Features they
are looking at are: Underground heated parking, indoor swimming pool, recrea-
tion facility, tennis courts, 1 to 2 miles of na[ure tra'ils winding throughout
property, a security system with guard gates, cement structures with sprinkler
system as close to fireproof building as possible; units will all have fire-
places, screened porches, 'bay windows--the best of everything; we want to be a
good project for the community and give nice strong tax base.
Architect Paul Madson reviewed some sketches he had prepared and ran through
what he thought were the highlights of the project. Access to site is from
Planning Commission Minutes
December 10, 1984 - Page 4
Tuxedo Boulevard, approximately Jn same locatlon as current drive ~s now.
They plan to leave the heavily treed site as much in tact as possible; plan
to manicure and landscape only along our roadway system and around the buildings
themselves. They will attempt to bring car circulation in and meander it
through site in harmony with grade, cutting and filling grade to keep as many
of the mature trees as possible as well as the row of pines. The project con-
sists' of 126 units in 3 buildings; each building will have 8 stories plus the
underground parking. Floors 2 through 7 will each have 6 units. There will
be 3 units on 1st floor to allow some community 'space and 3 units on the 8th
floor. Buildings to be built in three phases. The building on the point will
be Phase 1; building to south and west will be Phase 2 and other building Phase
3. Sketch shows amenity building between Phase 1 and 2 which includes the pool
and exercise room. The construction of buildings is proposed to be concrete
or pre-cast. Amenities proposed, will be the storm pond, putting green, hiking
and jogging trails, 2 tennis courts, bridging.to what was once point, providing
seasonal docks (60) out on point and developing swimming beach out on cove as
well as security fence around perimeter of site with gate house. Price range
to be $200,000 to $300,O00 with a total sellout price of 30 Million.
Madson stated'they, plan on processing as a PDA which would eliminate need for one
variance '(distance between buildings). They will be in for a rezoning from
R-1 to R-4. Primary reason for rezoning and getting density up is to maximize
lakei all units will have full lake exposure. They Will end up with 2 elevator
cores per buildln9 each serving 3 units per floor. Density is 126 (about 8
units per acre). The parking is 2 heated'spaces per unit (this will extend
out. beyond the buildings). The remainder of 2½ spaces required will be handled
as outside parking.
Commission asked if they had any concerns about emergency access. Madson stated
he was meeting with the Fire Marshal and Building Official the next day to go
over this.
· ire Marshal Gerry Babb was present and stated having access' to lakeside of
an eight story building was extremely important even with building having
sprinkler system.
The project was discussed.and the following points: 1) PDA; 2) Rezonlng;
3) Height variance (most critical); 4) Need for distance between buildings--
not being necessary and 5) Possible setback variances. Reese asked if later
on they could build more structures? Koegler advised that actual'site plan
would be a part of the legal documents for the PDA so they could not automati-
cally, build another building without coming back to the Commission. Other
concerns were why they'd want to go with 8 story high buildings and the
possible dumping 150 to 200 cars onto County Road 15 at 8 a.m. every morning.
City Manager noted an Environmental Study has to be done; Koegler explained.
Several of the Commissioners stated they believed the dAnsity is appropriate;
that this is an attractive proposal; and that they like the project.
3. Nell Weber Request relative to the Hiller Property, Blocks 15 and 16, Whipple
The City Manager explained that Neil Weber is an architect who has expressed
an interest in moving to Mound; he has found another fine piece of land (3+
acres) which is an estate called the "Hiller" property. The parcel had a h-ouse
Planning Commission Minutes
December 10, 1984 - Page 5
on the land which the Building Official condemned last year. This parcel has
really had a lot of title problems, etc. considering the beauty of the location
and it appears that Mr. Weber has been persistent for the last 18 months working
on purchasing the property. He paid all of the legal costs of the settlement of
the estate as the family had no funds. He is now coming forth with a proposal
which on the surface sounds a lot more complex than in fact it is. He needs the
City's help to vacate some property for some streets that aren't in existence,
to sell some property the City owns above the wetlands elevation level to basi-
cally provide, once these steps are done, a developable site. Maps in packet (x_i,
sort of show the steps he is requesting.
The applicant stated one of the first steps he has to have done is shoot topo-
graphy, do a boundary survey and get some sightings so he knows what is there.
His basic concept is for a PDA --- put some single family building, sites in
that will be greater than the lO,O00 square feet. He noted his wife wou)d like
only one home on the whole site; his problem is he is going to be putting in a
private road, llft stations to take sewage out of there and w|]) be bringing -
the water |n and )ooping it through from Windsor back to Drummond.~ He's talked
to the City Planner, City Engineer, the DNR and the Watershed District in a
preliminary sort of way to find out what he'd have to do. He stated his first
hurd)e is to create a situation where he can buy from the State, the land that
was given from the State back to the City--sort of unravellng the transb~fon
on how the City got the land--so it will abut Drummond Road where hewill' come
in as an access point.' He feels that coming off Drummond .is better than off of
-Windsor.' Access originally was off Windsor and several.of the lots where drive
was went tax forfeit and now have a structure on them. A Windsor access wou)d
come in to the ]owest part of the property. He .is asking.the City of Mound to
agree to give the land back to the State and when they agree to do that, he will
have it surveyed and describe the legal description for all the land above the
wetlands elevation, which is what he wants to be able to purchase for road access.
If he can pick up that property as a sale from the State to him, his road wi)!
curve around the ridge along there'from Drummond. The only property owner that
would be affected by this is a Mr. Cavanaugh who owns Lots 1 and 2, Block
Whipple, which he just purchased from a tax forfeiture sale as an investment.
He stated that if he brings in access off of the private road and gives him a
permanent easement, that solves his problem because Drummond doesn't quite
reach those two lots.
The appl[cant stated he doesn't want to remove any trees, fill or change the
topography; his ideal is to have a PDA of single family homes. He needs to
know'that he can get this property. According to the County and State, they
can act rather quickly on a private, land sale, but it needs the cooperation
of the City to accomplish that. Once he has that, then he would have the
topography shot and get a survey to go back to the Planning Commission with
a preliminary plat. The City Manager stated that the Council needs direction
to be given for action to be taken. If the Commission recommends approval,
they would pass a resolution pending receipt of survey that would allow them
to come up with formal description that could be forwarded to the County.
The legal survey would be the document the City and County would operate from.
The present description now includes the wetlands and the County would not be
able to sell the land; the survey would also show the wetlands on Weber's prop-
erty that he is talking about transferring to the City. The City Manager ex-
plained he also needed some streets vacated and how that fits in with this proposal
Discussed the number of lots that would be in the PDA. Applicant wants enough
Plannlng Commission Hi:nutes
December 10, .1984 - Page 6
to cover costs of developing the land.
Jansen moved and Vargo.seconded a motion to advise the Council that the
Commission is in favor of the concept. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
The Chairman thanked Council Representative Pinky Charon for helping the Planning
Commission and stated that the Commission enjoyed having her work with them.
Work Rules
The Commission discussed the work rules~ Reese questioned two items: 1) About
Item 3(A)4, on calling special meetings and posting the notice, and 2) Rule 15
should read" .... debate, no.....", (rather than or).- Discussed that "special
meetings" are different -- the Chair may call special meetings by calling all
members 24 hours in advance.' Jensen questioned publishing legal notices for the
Commission items. The City Manager'.explai.ned'that with the Laker publication
dates, it would mean postponing Commission action by several weeks or a month.
Byrnes moved and Reese seconded a mo~ion to accept the work rules with the
correction of Rule 15. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Adjournment
.Reese moved and Byrnes seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 P.M.
All were in favor, so meeting was adjourned°
Frank Weiland, Chairman
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ill it be the best of
times? Or the worst of times?
The candidates in the 1984
election campaigns promised
the one and predicted the
other, but the campaigns are
over. And while the candidates
are waiting to take office, or
waiting for the next election,
local officials are waiting to see
how the rhetoric of the cam-
paign will stack up against the
realities of the next four years.
The new Congress will confront
key municipal issues--reau-
thorization of general revenue
sharing, community develop-
ment block grants and UDAG,
and the wastewater sewage
treatment construction grants
program. In the first session,
Congress will focus again on
taxes, deficits, infrastructure
and economic development, as
it attempts to reduce the deficit
and tile increasirlg rate of pov-
erty, while reducing unemploy-
ment The municipal waste-
water co. nstruction grant
program and the superfund--a
potential remedy for thousands
of the cities most severely im-
pacted by ha?urdous and con-
taminated wastes--are sched-
uled to expire. And Congress
may focus on new administra-
tion initiatives reducing hous-
ing and public transportation
assistance to cities.
These issues and more will be
detailed and assessed from the
municipal perspective at NLC's
1985 Congressional-City Confer-
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tration and Congress will bring
you up to date on the propos-
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· city issues. You'll learn what is-
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youBand you'll have an oppor-
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needs, views, and perspectives
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AND BEYOND?
THE FISCAL 1986
BUDGET FOR URBAN
PROGRAMS
The federal budget deficit has
grown so much that greater
and greater amounts are
needed just to pay the interest
on the federal debt. What will
be left for cities? With campaign
promises not to reduce the
largest entitlement programs,
and defense spending increases
a federal priority, greater pres-
sure will be brought to bear on
federal programs which help
cities provide essential services
to their constituents. Confer-
ence sessions will explore the
President's budget proposals to
assess their impact on cities' tis-
cai capacities to provide essen-
tial public services.
TAX REFORM AND TAX
INCREASES
Congress will face a number of
major tax reform proposals
next year, including one sub-
mined as part o.f the President's
budget proposal. Such propos-
als are likely to be considered
only as part of still another def-
icit reduction/tax increase ef-
fort Tax reform proposals vary
from adding a national sales or
value added tax, to a consump-
tion based tax, to a fiat or mod-
hied fiat tax. Each of these ma-
jor tax reform proposals--plus
the current study and recom-
mendations on revenue sharing
formula changes, federalism,
and municipal bonds--would
directly impact the capacity and
flexibility of cities to raise their
own revenues. The conference
· will provide detailed descrip-
tions of the administration's
proposal, its likely impact on
cities, and expected new tax in-
creases affecting cities.
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING
Despite recoven.' from the
recession, unemployment in
many cities is still high. Black
unemployment exceeds 15 per-
cent The number of Americans
living in poverty, is at the high.
est level since 1960, and grow:
lng. Poverty and joblessness
have been left behind--for an
administration and Congress
beset with enormous deficits,
these have been difficult city
problems to confront What ap-
proaches will Congress con-
sider in 19857 Congress will
consider major housing pro-
grams, infrastructure programs
to help rebuild the nation's cit-
ies, and economic development
and employment initiatives. The
conference will explore these
proposals to determine the ap-
proaches most likely to help
cities confront these two issues,
as well as to help cities build
and rebuild their public infra-
structure.
TRANSPORTATION
The 98th Congress adjourned
without releasing critical inter-
state highway construction
funds. As the new Congress
meets, the release of these
funds may well be tied to re-
newed efforts to prohibit public
transportation operating assis-
tance to cities, to cut off state
and local highway funds, and to
remove the nation's largest air-
ports from the federal airport
and airway trust fund. The Con-
gress may consider a privatiza-
tion proposal or one to create
transit vouchers to replace as-
sistance made available to cities
under the gas tax legislation
signed into law in 1983. The
proposals and their implica- ..
tions for city leaders will be
analx~ed and discussed at the
cont;erence.
ENVIRONMENT
In 1985, Congress will deter-
mine the fate of the municipal
construction grants and super-
fund programs. Will the com.
mitment to fund the wastewater
program through 1990 be hon-
ored? Will Congress exchange
the.local share requirements or
make the program more flexi-
ble?
The conference will evaluate
the administration and congres-
sional proposals impacting the
fate of this major program and
assisting cities in presenting
their views to the decision mak-
ers in Congress.
The Congress will consider ex-
tending and expanding the su-
perfund program to assist cities
in responding to the thousands
of abandoned hazardbus and
toxic waste sites scattered
throughout the country. How
will the Congress deal with mu-
nicipal rights and liabilities?
What changes will Congress
consider to ensure that more
cities are eligible? Likewise, the
Congress will be considering
reauthorizing the Safe Drinking
Water Act What new costs and
responsibilities ;azill this impose
upon cities--what new reme-
dies will it provide to ensure
non-contamination'? The confer-
ence will explore the major is-
sues and recommend key areas
for city officials to consider and
support.
In addition to these key urban
issues, many other legislative
matters may be on the agenda
for Congress and the adminis.
tration in 1985--issues such as
UDAG grant award changes,
public housing privatization,
and comparable pay. These and
other issues and their impor-
tance to your city will be on
the agenda--not only so that
you will have the opportunity
to hear directly from the key
policy, makers at the federal
level, but also so that you will
be able to be informed and
ready to represent your cit3."s
most important concerns with
your Senators and Congress-
man on the last da}, of the con-
ference.
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 1, 1985--Deadline for
advance registration and hous-
ing request. All requests must
be postmarked by this date.
After this date, all delegates
must register on site.
Marcia 8, 1985--Deadline for
cancellations. Cancellation let-
ters must be postmarked by
this date and are subject to a
$25 cancellation charge. There
are no refunds for cancellations
after this date.
HOW TO .REGISTER
To register for the 1985
Congressional-City Conference,
fill out the registration form
and return it with your check
or ci.ty purchase order to the
NLC Conference Registration
Center postmarked by March
1, 1985.
Each delegate, guest, speaker,
member of the press, and any
other conference participant
must register. (There is no
charge for press registration.)
NO telephone registrations or
cancellations will be accepted.
Deadline for advance registra-
tion is March 1, 1985. Payment
must be included with advance
registrations. People unable to
meet the March 1 deadline will
have to register at the meeting
and make their own hotel res-
ervations.
Refunds will be made for can-
cellations received by March 8,
subject to a $25 cancellation
charge. Cancellation letters
must be postmarked by this
date. No telephone cancella-
tions will be accepted. No par-
tial refunds will be made ff you
decide not to attend particular
functions.
HOTELS
If you need hotel accommoda-
tions, please check the appro-
priate box on the registration
form. NI.C will not make a ho-
tel resen'ation for you unless
you have registered for the
conference. Rooms will be as.
signed on a first come, first
serz,ed basis. The conference
will be held at the Washington
Hilton.
SPECIAL REDUCED AIR
FARES
Special unrestricted reduced air
fares have been negotiated with
several carriers for attendees at
the 1985 Congressional-City
Conference. These fares are
available exclusively through
the NLC Conference Travel
Center. Discounts range up to
supersaver fares without the
normal restrictions. Phone
(800) 368-3239; Alaska, Hawaii
and Virginia residents call col-
lect (703) 471-0460.
STATE MUNICIPAL
LE&GUE ACTIVITIES
Date and times vary. Consult
your league director.
NATIONAL MUNICIPAL
POLICY
NLC's National Municipal Pol-
icy-the annual document that
guides the NLC membership
and staff in their work on be.
half of cities--gets its start at
the Congressional-City Confer-
ence. Each poliCy committee
sets its agenda for the year's
work, and each NLC member-
official who attends the Congres-
sional-City Conference can help
launch the policD'naking proc-
ess and help write NLC's Na-
tional Municipal Policy by tak-
ing part in the d~mssions at
the policy committee meetings.
POLICE CONSULTATION
ROOM
If you need specialized assis-
tance on police problems that
may be troubling your commu-
nity, NLC's Police Consultation
Service will be amilable to help
you at your convenience
throughout the Congressional-
City Conference. A meeting
room has been set aside in the
Hilton for individual and confi-
dential consultations with Tom
Crockett, Director of NLC's Po-
lice Consultation Service. Mr.
Crockett will be available all
day Saturday through Monday.
PROGRAM IN BRIEF
'Jr SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Pm. Conference Seminars
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Policy Leaders
Telecommunications
City Economic Development
Computer Literacy.
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Women in Municipal
Government
Policy Steering Committee
Meetings
9:00 a.m..12:00 noon
Human (HI))
Development
Energy, (~N'R)
Environment and
Natural Resources
Community & (CED)
Economic
Development
Finance, (FAIR)
Administration &
Intergovernmental Relations
1:30 pma.-4:30 p.m.
Transportation & (T&C)
Communications
~r SUNDAY, MARCH 24
7:30 a.m.
State Municipal League Presi-
dents and Executive Directors
Breakfast
7:30 a.m.
Minority Caucus Coalition
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Polic~ Committees Plenary Ses-
sion on Federal Tax Reform
12:15 p.m.-l:45 p.m.
Delegates' Luncheon
'2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Policy Committee Meetings
T&C, FID, EENR, CED, FAIR
4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Constituency Group Meetings
6:00 pma.-7:30 p.m.
Welcoming Reception
~ MONDAY, MARCH 25
8.-00 mm.-9:30 a.m.
Delegates' BreakFast
10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Legislative Workshops
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Delegates' Luncheon
2:30 p.n~.--4:30 p.m.
Legislative Workshops
"k TUESDAY, MARCH -26
Congressional appointments on
Capitol Hill. Shuffle bus sen'ice
will be provided from the Hil-
ton Hotel to the Capitol contin-
uously until 10:00 a.m. Consult
your [eague director for sched-
uling Congressional appoint-
ments.
ADVANCE
S Tta XY, M C. 2 3
Early Registration: open all
day~ Special Interest Group
Meetings
Pre-Conference Seminars
POLICY LEADERS
SEMINAR: MAKING THE
MOST OF YOUR
COMMUNITY'S ASSETS
As local budgets get tighter--
and as national financial sup-
port to cities continues to de-
dine--it is more critical than
ever for local officials to make
the best possible use of the
many physical, human, and tis-
cai resources which their com-
munities possess. This all-day
seminar will offer practical sug-
gestions and "real world" tips
on how to make better use of
city assets. Sessions will focus
on programs dealing with phys-
ical assets (city-owned land in-
ventorying and management,
uses for abandoned buildings,
housing stock modifications,
surplus property and equip-
ment acquisition and disposi-
tion); human assets (publicJpri-
vate economic development
and small business expansion
plans, the use of citizen volun-
teers, city/school system coop-
erative programs); and fiscal as-
sets (cash and investment
management practices, real es-
tate tax and utility billing proce-
dures).
Fee for the seminar is $7.5.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
IN A CHANGING WORLD
The. rapidly-changing telecom-
munications field presents a va-
riety of challenges to local
elected officials. City leaders
have important roles to play as
both regulators and users of
new telecommunications tech-
nologies. This day-long seminar
will provide local officials with
practical guidance on how cit-
ies can comply with the provi-
sions of the recently-passed Ca-
ble Communications Policy Act
of 1984; how cities can ev.~luate
and select telephone and other
telecommunications systems
which optimize the deliveD, of
services to citizens; and how lo-
cal leaders can use the develop-
ment of a telecommunications.
infrastructure as an economic
development tool.
Fee for the seminar is $75.
FINANCING TECHNIQUES
FOR CITY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
In today's tight economy, cities
are relying increasingly on in-
novative financing mechanisms
to support local economic de-
velopment efforts. This all-day
seminar will explore the range
of financial resources and tools
which local officials can use to
promote economic develop-
ment in their communities. The
seminar will focus on the role
and limitations of industrial de-
velopment bond financing in
light of the Tax Reform Act of
1984;-the types.of, development
assistance currently available
through the states and how to
access it; techniques for inte-
grating and assembling devel-
opment financing for commer-
cial, industrial, and mixed use
development projects; and the
growing importance of other
tax-exempt financing tools, such
as historic preservation tax
credits, Iow income housing in-
cemives, .and leasing arrange-
ments, to city economic revitali:
zation programs.
Fee for the seminar is $75.'
COMPUTER LITERACY
FOR CITY OFFICIALS
The use of computers in local
government is growing rapidly.
Sales, however, are running
ahead of the practical knowl-
edge most local officials have
about what computers can do
and how cities can buy them
and use them most effectively.
This day-long seminar is an in-
troductory "short course" for
local officials on the uses and
limitations of computer tech-
nology for local government
operations. Sessions will focus
on recent technological ad-
vances in the computer field,
discuss the most relevant hard.
ware and software programs for
municipal uses, and highlight
techniques for integrating com-
puterized information
into a communitT's overah
communications infrastructure.
Fee for the seminar is $75.
WIMG SEMINAR:
IMPROVING YOUR
MEDIA IMAGE
This half-day afternoon seminar,
sponsored by NLC's Women in
Municipal Government group,
will provide women elected
leaders with tips on how to
deal effectively with the media
and project a positive public
image. The session will focus
on how to use the .print and
electronic media to get your
message across, highlighting the
do's and don'ts of inte~iew and
press conference techniques.
Fee for the seminar is $40.
!
I
SUNDAY, MA CH A
Policy Committee
Meetings
PLENARY
The federal tax system is de-
scribed by its critics as unfair,
difficult, to administer, inade-
quate to generate the revenues
needed to run the federal gov-
ernment, and bound by per-
verse economic incentives. In
anticipation of a two to four
year effort to reform the federal
tax s3~tem, NLCs fine standing
committees will embark upon a
major review of the tax code in
1985. To initiate this r~,iew, a
policy committee plenaD, ses-
sion will focus on the topic.
Speakers will look at the exist-
ing federal tax system and ma-
jor changes being proposed in
it from the vfewpoint of local
government and community
needs. Tax credits, deductions
and exclusions of particu
benefit to cities and town~ ,,'ill
be discussed.
The ttuman Development
committee will continue to de-
velop the committee's agenda
on employment issues, includ-
lng the relationship of jobs to
issues of education, social serv-
ices, and welfare.
The Community and Eco-
nomic Development commit-
tee will focus on the Commu-
nity Development Block Grant
and the Urban Development
Action Grant programs. During
1985, the committee will de-
velop policy regarding the
reauthorization of these pro-
grams for 1986.
The Finance Admtntstra-
tlon and Intergovernmen-
tal Relations committee will
discuss the President's tax re-
form proposals and the prog-
ress being made on the
Congressionally-mandated study
of federal fiscal relations with
state and local governments.
This study is being conducted
by the Treasury Department
and will include examination of
new revenue sharing formulas,
measuring fiscal capacity and
modi~,ing the income tax code
provisions affecting tax exempt
bonds and the deductibility of
state and local taxes.
The Energy, Environment
and Natural Resources
committee will focus on the
policy, and political decisions
that the administration and
Congress must make in dealing
with hazardous wastes and the
wastewater construction grants
program. Panelists will discuss
the Superfund program and its
effectiveness and the future di-
rection of construction grants.
I II I I
~-- I I~1 II
MONDAY, MARCH 2 5
~r Breakfast Session: N'LC's presi-
dent will outline the League's
lobbying priorities for 1985.
· ~r Workshops: Morning and
afternoon workshops will cover
key legislative and regulator}, is-
sues, the important policy mak-
ers in Congress and the execu-
tive branch, and the points to
emphasize in lobbying.
~c Delegates' Luncheon: A
congressional leader will ad-
dress the conference on a key
urban issue.
~r' State League Lobbying Sessions:
State municipal leagues will
meet with their congressional
delegations to set forth urban
viewpoints on key issues.
M RCH. 2 6
~k Visits to Capitol Hill: State mu-
nicipal leagues and individual
city officials will meet congres-
sional delegations to set forth
urban viewpoints on key issues.
Consult your league director
regarding scheduling, or if you
would like NLC to schedule an
appointment for you on the
Hill during the Conference, you
may do so by calling (202) 626-
3020 prior to the meeting. Any
appointments made by NLC
must be confirmed prior to the
meeting.
The Transportation and
Communications committee
will focus on the future of the
federal highv,~y and transit pro-
grams and the role of the fed-
eral government in. both pro-
grams.
~r Delegates' Luncheon: An ad-
ministration official will address
the conference on a key urban
issue.
~r Welcoming Reception: Sunday
evening's reception will give
city officials a chance to meet
their colleagues from all parts
of the countrx.' and to share ex-
periences and solutions to com-
mon problems.
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Saturday, March 23
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DEPARTMENT OF PROPER TAXATION
A606 Government Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0066
December 28, 1984
Ms. Francene Clark
City of Mound
5341 t~aywood Road
Mound MN 55364
Dear Fran:
With the 1984 Presidential Election successfully behind us, let me first of
all take this opportunity to congratulate you on your excellent performance
in the administration of the election and voter registration process. With-
out your cooperation and efforts, which were above and beyond the call of
duty, the overall accomplishment would have been difficult at best.
Hennepin County is fast gaining a reputation of excellence in elections, and
the reason is you, the City Clerks who make it all work! We have come a long
way in the voter registration process as well.
Implementation of the automated duplicate registration system which elimina-
ted duplicate cards at the municipal level was accomplished in 1984, and much
of the credit goes again to the City Clerks who served on the committee estab-
lished to advise the County in this endeavor. It is my intention that this
group continue to function in the capacity of recommending changes and suggest-
ing improvements to this system. We have already received excellent suggestions
for enhancements as a result of the 1984 elections, and I would hope that you
will continue to provide us the comments and/or suggestions so important in
reaching our mutual goal of an administratively effective and totally accurate.
computerized voter registration system.
We are now looking ahead to the election process at the municipal level. As
you know, voting system technology has improved immensely in the past few years,
and the wide array of equipment available today reflects this fact. The con-
cept of a county-wide uni'form .voting system has long been suggested, both at
the city and county level. I am appointing a task force of city and county
representatives to study the feasibility of this concept. So far, the members
of this committee are Evelyn Woulfe, City Clerk of Bloomington; Wes Long,. City
Clerk of Brooklyn Park; Marcella Daehn, City Clerk of Edina; A1 Santo, Deputy
Registrar for Minneapolis; and Marge Christianson, Hennepin County. If any
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opporlunlty employer
December 28, 1984
Page 2
others are willing to serve on this committee, your assistance is more than
welcome, as your expertise in this area is vital to the success of this under-
taking. Please contact Marge Christianson, at 348-5103, for details concern-
ing the time and place of the initial meeting.
Since I will be leaving the County, I want to take this opportunity to sincere-
ly thank all of you for the high level of cooperation and assistance you have
afforded my in my tenure as Director of Property Taxation. Our association
over the years is one thing I will always remember, as City .Clerks in Hennepin
County have proven to be outstanding, to say the least! I am proud to say I
have bee~associated with you.
Vernon~. Hoppe,
Director of Property Taxation
VTH:mc
BI-MONTHLY REPORT TO THE RESIDENTS OF SAINT LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
I I I i
DECEMBER 1984/JANUARY 1985
I III
Snowbirds take-rioter.
Cooperation needed for efficient snow removal
]~ecause of a combination of
dtizen cooperation and a well-
planned, efficient snow and ice
control program, winter storms
rarely bring traffic to a stand-
still in St. Louis Park.
The 1985 snow and ice control
program promises to be as effi-
cient as ever provided residents
cooperate as they have in past
years by shoveling their side-
walks and observing the snow-
bird ordinance.
Residents can save themselves
extra shoveling, expedite plow-
ing efforts and avoid violating
the snowbird ordinance by im-
mediately moving cars that are
in the street following a
!.
The snowbird ordinance states
'that the morning following the
completion of plowing, police
officers will tag any vehicles
that have been plowed in and
parked on City streets for more
than 12 consecutive hotlrs. Tag-
ged vehicles will be towed the
following day. Snowbirds nar-
row the roadway and can im-
pede the passage of emergency
St. Louis Park residents are
also required to shovel their
sidewalks on the same day a
snowfall ceases if at least six
hours of daylight remain. Other-
wise sidewalks must be cleared
by noon the next day; Property
owners are liable for injuries
sustained by people falling on
unshoveled or icy sidewalks.
As a matter of public service,
residents are asked to remove
the snow around the fire hy-
drants in their neighborhoods.
Although snowplows depositing
snow in driveway entrances can-
not be avoided, residents can
minimize the amount of shovel-
ing that they have to do by wait-
ing to shovel driveways until
after the snowplow has com-
pleted two passes on their side
of the street.
If a driveway must be shoveled
before the snowplow has gone.
through, throw the snow to the
right of the driveway entrance,
as you face the street. Conse-
quently, the snowplow which
travels from left to right, will
deposit less snow in the drive-
vehlcles and plows. '- .way. ~
A '~Holi~ Gath~fi~g'2 bc~Cfit~*=~oum~aday::~c Fire Stauons
ting thc St, Lores .Park~Emcr~*~;~3750~;~oed~;:~vc;'So.,; anc
~ncy Prb~m (S~P) ~.being ;72262
sp6-nso'~ed by ~mb~o~e~o[
Cio of St. L~Uis ?~t~ih~ugh~'~ 7~" 9
out Dc~mb~.;*.:~;:'~,~:,~:~5:s~%:: · ?,~;:p.m. Donations,~n be dropped
as canned goods and) dried:: ~. ..
foo~s well as new or hke-new;
. to~fo~ collC~ion site~.' ':., ';' when donfiting :t°Y/S;~esidentS
%s~ts ma ~iefi~e dofi~ti°~ 'are alSo ~'sked to remember;;7;
5005 Minnetonka Blvd.;
........ ~'-?:~"~' ~ ..... ' :~S information~aboul STEP, call
p.m. or at [ne rear entranc~ o[ ~25~899
Citv Hall seven days a week, 24
VOL. XINO. 6
II
Save yourself extra shoveling.
following a snowfall.
Following a snowfall, crews arc
dispatched at 2 a.m., weather
permitting. City crews have gen-
erally opened all main thorough-
fares within two hours. After ·
the main thoroughfares are
cleared, each plow is assigned
to a different section of the city.
Plowing in all sections begins
Move your car off the street
simultaneously. Crews clear
alleys along with streets. All
streets and alleys are usually
cleared within 12-16 hours fol-
lowing a snowfall. On the third
day following a snowfall, crews
scrape streets to eliminate loose
snow and ice. City crews also
shovel bus stop shelter areas.
100/36 construction update
Construction of a new inter- travel from Excelsior Blvd. to
change at W. 36th St., designed W. 36th St.
to eliminate the need for a stop · At the same time, access to
light at that location, will even- W. 36th St. east of Highway
tuaily allow all traffic on High- 100 will be closed to all motor-
way 100 to travel beneath W. ists on Highway 100. '
36th St. on a four-lane under- · All northbound and south-
pass. . bound traffic on Highway
In December, the 70,000 motor- 100 will be diverted to the
ists who travel through this west side ofthe existing road-
area each day will be confronted way (the southbound lanes)
with the first in a series ofmajor while construction of the
roadway changes which will al- northbound lanes is under-
fect their driving habits and way.
travel Umes
· ' The stop light at the Highway
· Park Center Blvd. andWood- 100/W. 36th St. interchange
dale AvenueeastofHighway will remain in place for the
100 are scheduled to be re- duration of this stage of the
opened to provide local traf- project·
fic with an alternate route for
City Council adopts 1985 budget; sets tax levy
St. Louis Park residents will
continue to receive a high level
of municipal services next year
with only a modest increase in
property taxes. That is the under-
lying message of the 1985 tax
levy and budget recently adopted
by the City Council.
Property Taxes: The City Coun-
cil approved a 1985 tax levy of
$7,044,981 which is projected
to be equivalent to 18.722 mills
based on a taxable value of
$376 million. The 1985 mill levy
represents a 1.88 percent in-
crease compared to the 1984
levy of 18.378 mills· Despite
this small increase, the City's
tax levy reflects only 69.4 per-
cent of the total revenue which
the City is authorized to raise
by statute.
City officials do not yet know
the precise effect that the 1985
tax levy will have on residential
property owners. The City is
awaiting a determination from
the Minnesota Department of
Revenue on its appeal of a
Hennepin County decision to
increase the valuation of all
single-family residential homes
in St. Louis Park by three
percent·
1985 Spending Requirements:
The 1985 budget sets the level
:log hccnsgsi
rhe deadline,.for;;'Clog licensei
renewal :: is '': Feb~'ary'-; 1 ~:,; Dog~
0wnei~'mu~t lii:'~nle
threi ~Onths'61d. DO~
'month~ Old also must
ulated a gal ns f i:abl;es ;~?~'g~Si~
gon, gt6p' by
Min~tSn'k~ BDd:,:
~thrbUgh FHday
~and 4:30 P.m, CoS~ ~
cation be mailed tO'Y0u,' calD
92~3~ ext~ 24; Applications~
will aUtOmatically be mailed t~j
those' ~csidCnts Who ~ently.~
have licensed dogs. If you no~
~longcr own a dog, please inform
~thc city staff so that records ~n
{Atl dog licenscSexpirc January ~
31 and'must be renewed anz~
nually; If an unlicensed dog is~
~takcn ~nto custody bY thc City,'
:the owner must pay a $35 fine
'.~ddition to the license fee and
room and board charges
of net expenditures at
$22,129,012 which compares
with 1984 projected net expen-
ditures of $19,649,448. Al-
though 1985 net expenditures
show a 12.6 increase over the
1984 level of spending, much of
this increase can be attributed
to the level of Municipal State
Aid-funded improvement proj-
ects scheduled in 1985. Exclud-
ing these capital improvements,
the increase in net expenditures
in the 1985 budget is four per-
cent higher than the 1984
budget.
citywide curbside recycling pro-
gram. It also provides for the
acquisition of a new telephone
system that will improve com-
munications. Several major
equipment purchases are pro-
grammed to augment the City's
capability to expedite the repair
of broken utility mains and to
provide for more efficient main-
tenance of the utility system.
Finally, the 1985 budget repre-
sents a commitment to enhanc-
ing the City's computer re-
sources. Plans have been made
to add more microcomputers
develop employee computer
skills.
1985 Revenues: Available reve-
nue for 1985 is estimated to ~e
$24,067,501. This estimate ~
not reflect an increase in wa,~r
and sewer rates which is antici-
pated early in 1985. A rate
study is being conducted cur-
rently which will propose a rate
structure to raise sufficient reve-
nues to maintain the opera-
tional and long-range capital
needs of the water and sewer
utilities.
The 1985 budget continues the and provide more training to ,#
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D~RES U~_
City, contractor reach new agreement;
residents encouraged to recycle
City officiais and thc City's re~y- $.20 per household pick-up, accordingly, hc added.
cling contractor, U.S. Recyco, Under the new agrcement, how- "N,~w that thio aot~il~
agreeo [o change prows~ons ot e er, me t.~ty wm pay a t~at. h,,o. w,,~kea nut w~ wa,,*
the recychng contract m order month y fee based upon a 50 encourooe residentsmaoa|,,,,ar
to solve problems in the curb- percent participation, rate. The iici a~'; in rec eii'~
side recycling program average participation rate flue- .. · p i- Y g' '
· . ..... ~r, meyer sa a. .
tuates oetween a> ~u percent,
The new agreement establishes . .. - . ' ....... 7 .....-_
a policy for collections affected aep¢.na,ngup..o..n theseason aha Through its curbside recycling
by holidays and severe winter weamer conmuons, program, St. Louis Park became
weather and provides for a dif- Participation rates will be deter- the first suburban community
ferent method of payment, mined by periodically weighing_ to successfully address the di-
Accordino to the aoreement recycling trucks at the City s lemma of escalating refuse dis-
.... ,:..~'~,o,.,:....~.% ~. .... ' Municioal Service Center. Par- posai costs and diminishing
celled in severe winter weather, t~c~panon rates will be based on landfill space. Samtary landfill
Collections falling on official an average household colleetion siting criteria established by the
holidays will also be cancelled.
In the case of all cancellations,
residents are asked to hold their
recyclable materials until the
next regular collection.
Under the new agreement, U.S.
Recyco will not pick up oil. The
collection vehicles are not
equipped to handle oil and
drivers have been instructed not
to pick it up if it is set out.
The agreement also changes the
method of payment for recy-
cling collections. Prior to the
change, the contractor was paid
of 30 pounds of recyclable
materials per household pick-
up. This standard was validated
by results from the City's pilot
recycling project and is consis-
tent with the findings of other
recycling programs.
"The flat monthly fee will be
easier for the City and the con-
tractor because it will simplify
much of the record keeping and
paperwork," said City Manager
Jim Brimeyer. If participation
consistently excei:'ds 50 percent.
the contractor's fee will increase
Metropolitan Council make re-
cycling more important than
ever· The new criteria severely
limit the number of potential
landfill sites and place them at
the fringe of the metropolitan
area. Recycling provides the
opportunity to divert solid
waste from scarce landfill ~
and control refuse costs fha,
rising as a result of landfill pol-
icy changes.
If you have questions about the
recycling program, call the De-
partment of Public Works at
920-3000.
MnDOT plans to reduce commuter
inconvenience during 1-394 project
Many people are worried about
the construction of 1-394--and
for good reason--because peo-
ple will have to use Highway 12
for six years while 1-394 is built
literally on top of the existing
road. Th.e City has learned from
the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) of
steps that will be taken to reduce
the inconvenience for travelers
during highway construction.
A temporary express lane for
buses, carpools and vanpools
carrying two or more people
will be built on Highway 12 in
· the summer of 1985 for use dur-
ing the construction of 1-394.
This high-occupancy vehicle
(HOV) lane is similar to the
permanent HOV express lane
which will be built on 1-394.
The express lane will be an
additional lane of traffic built
in the highway median. It will
not use the existing traffic lanes.
Initially it will be built only
where there are major traffic
delays including the stretch be-
tween Winnetka Ave. and High-
way 100. As highway construc-
tion gets underway, the express
lane will be extended to include
areas under construction.
People will be able to get to all
businesses and homes during
the construction period, al-
though access at times may not
be as it is now. MnDOT is cur-
rently working with individual
property owners to plan spe-
cific construction management
strategies.
Skating rinks, warming houses
scheduled to open this month
The following outdoor skating rinks are scheduled to open
December 22, weather permitting:
· Browndale .......... Morningside Rd. and Quentin Ave. So.
· Lake Street ............ .. ............... 6212 W. Lake St.
· Northside ............. W. 22nd St. and Louisiana Ave. So.
· Oak Hill ................ W. 34th St. and Quebec Ave. So.
Warming houses at the above rinks are open: Monday-Friday 4
p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday I p.m.-8:30
p.m. Winter vacation hours are: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Sunday I p.m.-8:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 10
a.m.4 p.m.; and New Year's Day 1 p.m.-8 p.m.
· Aquila ...................... W. 32nd and Xylon Ave. So.
· Birchwood .............. W. 28th St. and Zarth~,n Ave. So.
· Cedar Manor ........... Cedar Lake Rd. and Flag Ave. So.
· Fern Hill .................W. 28th St. and Joppa Ave. So.
· Nelson .................. W. 26th St. and Georgia Ave. So.
· Parkview ............. W. 33rd St. and Hampshire Ave. So.
Warming houses at the above rinks are open: Monday-Friday 4
p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; and Sunday 1 p.m.-
6:30 p.m. Winter vacation hours are: Monday-Saturday' 1i:30
The Metropolitan Transit Com-
mission is planning for im-
proved bus service in the 1-394
area which will begin in the late
fall of 1985. Bus stops will be
provided as part of the HOV
express lane.
In addition, Minnesota Ride-
share is developing rideshare
programs for the 1-394 area
which also will be available by
the fall of 1985. Carpool match-
ing services will be strengthened,
contacts with major employers
will be increased and a package
will be prepared to help people
form their own carpools and
vanpools.
A special issue that is of con-
cern to City residents is the
proposed design for changes in
the section of Highway 100 be-
tween W. 26th St. and Highway
12. Current plans, which have
received preliminary local ap-
proval, include:
· construction of new access
ramps to and from Highway
100 and 1-394;
· creation of a continuous
frontage road along the east
side of Highway 100 from
Cedar Lake Road to Golden
Valley;
· improvement of the existing
entrance ramp on southbound
Highway 100 at W. 27th St.;
and
· construction of a new exit
ramp at W. 25Y, St. between.
Benilde St. Margaret High
School and Beth El Syna-
gogue.
Final approval of the local de-
sign is expected to be con-
sidered by the City Council in
December.
Ask
Hal'
Q. How does the Fire
ment locate fire hydrants
the winter months?
A. The Fire Departmenl
dinates its efforts with the
and Sewer Departmen
Street Department tOsndJ
fire hydrants after a
However, the number
employees available for
is limited so the Fire E
ment also enlists the aid~
dents. Residents are rec
to "adopt a fire hydral
the winter. Following a
fall, as a matter of pub
vice, you are asked to
three-foot area arour
hydrant.
Having a fire hydran.
snow can save firefighte~
minutes when setting ui:
scene ora fire, according
Chief John Kersey. "!
give us enough extra t1
make the difference," hel
Q. Is there an ordinancl
lating when snowblowersI
operated? I
A. According to city ordl
snowblowers can only bI
ated between 7 a.m. and I
on weekdays and 9 a.m.
p.m. on weekends and h
Snowblowers, howev
exempt when snow reft
initiated within 12 hour
end of the most recent
Still, be considerate c
neighbors' sleeping
check the snowblower's
to see that i't is in good co~,
a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve and New
Year's Eve 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; and New Year's Day 1 p.m.-8 p.m.
Take a winter break at Westwood
Make thc most of winter by
participating in programs at
Westwood Hills Environmental
Education Center, 8300 W.
Franklin Ave., during Decem-
ber and January.
Walks with a naturalist are plan-
ned for Sunday, December 2, 9
and 16 from 1-2:30 p.m. Ifcon-
ditions permit, you'll be able to
try snowshoeing. Showshoes
will be provided on a first come,
first serve basis.
Children in grades K-6 are in-
vited to spend part of the school
holiday at thc nature center.
"Winter Break at Westwood"
will include snow experiments,
showshoeing, snow shelter-
building and craft projects. The
program will run January 2
through January 4 from 9 a.m.
to noon each day. Parents are
also welcome.
For complete program infor-
mation or to reserve your space
in a Sunday walk or for "Win-
ter Break at Westwood," call
544-7912.
Mark your calendar
City Council ...................................December
(7:30 p.m., City Hall) ............................ Januar,
Winter Holiday Observance ..................... Dec."'
· (City offices closed)
New Year's Holiday Observance .................... Jam
(City offices closed)
Citizens' Cable Advisory Commission .......... Decem
(7 p.m., City Hall) .................................. Janu
Community Relations Commission ............. Deceml
(7 p.m., City Hall) .............. .. ................... Janu~
Human Rights Commission ..................... Decem
(7:30 p.m., City Hall) ............................... Janu
Parks and Recreation Commission .................. Jam
(7:30 p.m., City Hall)
Planning Commission ......................... December
(8 p.m., City Hall) ............................... Januar.~
Mark your calendar
for recycling collections
Recycling collection coincides with your first and third regular
trash collections each month. Containers should be set out by 8
a.m. on collection day. Residents are reminded to rinse cans,
bundle newspapers in paper bags and to promptly return contain-
ers to storage areas after each collection. Because of the New Year's
holiday, collections will not be made on Tuesday, January 1. Resi-
dents are asked to hold their materials until the next pickup on
January 15.
DECEMBER 1984 JANUARY 1985
S M T W T F S S M T W 1' F S
15 13 19
16 0'~ (l~ 22 20 22 24 25 26
23~'~ ~ 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31
30 31
New police chief to be guest
on cable TV call-in program
City Views, a live, call-in pro-
gram will give St. Louis Park
cable television subscribers a
chance to meet Manccl Mitchell,
recently appointed St. Louis
Park Police Chief, on Saturday,
December 8.
Thc 30-minute program begins
at 10 a.m. on government access
channel 8 and public access
channel 10. Police Chief Mit-
chell will field viewers' queries
along with Police Lieutenant
Percy Morris. Lt. Morris served
as thc interim Police Chief dur-
ing the City's search for a new
Police Chief. The program is a
joint production of government
access and Park Cable Works,
the community access channel.
Proposed sign ordinance
will be discussed at meetings
A series of infor .mational meet-
ings have been scheduled to
acquaint business owners and
residents with the provisions of
the City's proposed sign ordi-
nance. The meetings also will
provide an opportunity for bus-
iness owners and residents to
comment on the ordinance and
to ask questions about the pro-
posed sign program.
Meeting dates and times a'rc
Wed., Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7
p.m. and Thurs., Dec. 13 at 10
a.m. All meetings will be held in
thc City Hall Council Cham-
bers, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
City of St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
City Council
Lyle Hanks, Mayor
Dick Strohl, Ward 1
Thomas P. Duffy, Ward 2
Keith J. Meland, Ward 3
Larry Mitchell, Ward 4
Ronald J. Backes, At-Large
Jerry Martin, At-Large
James L. Brimeyer, City Manager
* Emergency Police (& Fire)
911 and 920-2345
* City Hall Weekdays (8-4:30) 920-3000
· Recreation Center 920-3868
· Community Education 925-4300
· Westwood Hills
Nature Center 544-7912
920-3000 is published as a bi-monthly report
to City residents to provide current informa-
tion about the City.
Sharon Klumpp, Editor
Helen LaFave, Asst. Editor
Westwood Hills Manager/Naturalist Pat Parker works with
students on a science unit,
TwinWest honors
Westwood naturalist
TheTwinWest Chamber of Com-
merce recently honored West-
wood Hills Environmental Edu-
cation Center Manager/Natural-
ist Pat Parker as a Woman of
Achievement.
Ms. Parker was recognized for
her work on the development of
the Westwood Hills Nature
Center during the last four
years. Ms. Parker designed a
major component of the science
curriculum in St. Louis Park
Independent School District
#283. She has also developed
Summer Learning and Play
courses and a summer day
camp. Both are offered through
Community Education.
In addition, she has laid the
groundwork for thc develop-
ment of a foundation to aug-
ment the funds available for
nature center improvements and
developed a scholarship fund to
educate nature center volun-
teers.
Monday night happenings
· Council approved three
amendments to the mortgage
revenue bond program, repre-
senting construction of 640
units at an estimated devel-
opment cost of $32 million.
The purpose of this program
is to increase the supply and
availability of affordable
housing in St. Louis Park.
· Council enacted an ordinance
establishing a 12-month time
limitation on building permits
involving roofing and exte-
rior work on all 1-2 family
homes.
· Preliminary approval of near-
ly $2.8 million in industrial
development bond financing
was given to an office devel-
opment proposed by Frantz
Klodt & Son in the Bass Lake
area. The industrial develop-
ment bond financing for this
project represents the City's
entitlement allocation for
1984.
CAR RT SORT
'i
City Manager
5545 Shoreline Blvd.
Mound, MN 55364
Page 4
5341 MAYWOOD
MOUND
December 26, 1984
Officer Gary Cayo
Mound Police Department
5341Maywood Road
Mound, Mn. 55364
SAME LETTER WENT TO OFFICER STEVE GRAND
Dear Ga ry:
I wish to take this opportunity to commend the fine job that you and Officer
Grand did on December ]9,. 1984 when you responded to a medical emergency at
5023 Edgewater Drive. The medical involved a four year old boy who was
convulsing from a high fever and upon your arrival had stopped breathing.
In a letter from the boy's mother, Joy Bennett, she states that you and Officer
Grand immediately administered first aid and took control of the situation.
Mrs. Bennett stated that you not only aided her sick son, John, but that you
also rendered assistance in calming herself and another son; age 7.
Mrs. Bennett was very impressed with, not only your professionalism, but
the compassion with which the whole family was treated.
Your performance reflects the high standards that all police officers should
strive for.
Sincerely,
ell
Chief of Police
McN~, V. S~'r~oua, Ja. A.~a~r C. Blma'~la
LAI~' OI~FIQE S
BRIGGS _aND MORGAN
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
P.400 IDS ~EI~TER
I~IN-NRADOLIS, i~/IN-NESOTA 55~2
TELEPHONE (612) 089-0661
TELEOOPIER (8~) 375-1078
INOLUDINO THE FOR~ER
January 7, 1985
VIA MESSENGER
Mr. Jon Elam
City Manager
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
Re:
City of Mound, Minnesota - Proposed $5,500,000
Commercial Development Revenue Bonds (Town
Square Joint Venture Project)
Dear Mr. Elam:
At the request of Mr. John Bierbaum of the F & M
Marquette Bank we have prepared a resolution, ten copies
of which are enclosed, which evidences the intent of the
City to proceed with the issuance of the above bonds, for
adoption at the City Council's meeting on January 8, 1985.
Ordinarily a preliminary resolution is adopted after
the public hearing required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474,
but legislation rumored to be introduced in Congress soon
makes it advisable to take official action with respect to
the above project as soon as possible.
I will be on vacation until January 18, 1985, and in
my absence please feel free to call Mr. Mike Jeronimus of
our office if you have any questions.
Very trulY yours,
TS:wm
cc w/~ncl.:
t.~. John Bierbaum
Mr. Mike Jeronimus
2200 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDINO
SAINT pAUL, .~41NNESOTA 5510!
9-400 ! D S 0ENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MIN..'ESOTA 5540~
(6t~O } 339 ~ 0661
RESOLUTION TO PROCEED
TO ISSUE CO~4ERCIAL DEVELOP!'~ENT
REVENUE BONDS TO FINA~CE
A PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development
Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter ~74 (the "Act") provides that
a municipality may issue revenue bonds to finance a project
within the meaning of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mound, ~innesota (the "City"), has
received a proposal from a joint venture (the "Company") to be
formed by the State Bank of Mound, Tri-Properties, Inc., Mound
Medical Clinic and Thrifty Drug, that the City issue its revenue
bonds in the approximate maximum aggregate ~mount of $5,500,000
(the "Bonds") to finance the acquisition and construction of a
commercial development (the "Project") consisting of two two-story
buildings (one of approximately 45,000 square feet to contain
retail shops, a drug store and a medical clinic, the other of
approximately 12,000 square feet to contain a bank) on the east
side of Commerce Boulevard between Lynwood Boulevard and Church
Road; and
WHEREAS, federal legislative developments make is advisable
for the City to indicate its intent to issue the Bonds for the
Project prior to holding a hearing thereon under the Act:
NO~, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLYqED by the City Council of the
City of Mound, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City hereby determines and declares its intent to
issue the Bonds in the approximate maximum aggregate amount of
$5,500,000 to finance the acquisition and construction of the
Project.
2. Nothing'in this resolution shall preclude the City from
determining not to proceed with the issuance of the Bonds or the
financing of the Project if after a public hearing on the Projec%
it appears that the issuance of the Bonds or the financing of the
Project is not in the best interests of the City or its inhabitants.
Adopted this 8th day of January, 1985.
Approved:
Attest:
Mayor
City Clerk
Dee. 19, 1984
Metropolitan Council
300 Metro Square Building
Seventh and Robert Streets
St. Paul, Minnesota ,55101
Telephone (612) 291-6359
TOt TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA LEGISLATORS
SUBJECT:INFORMATION ON NEW TAX TO BE COLLECTED FROM GARBAGE HAULERS
Under a 1984 Minnesota law, solid waste landfill operators in the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area will be collecting a new tax from garbage haulers beginning
in January 1985.
You may be getting questions about the tax, so I thought it would be helpful if
you had some figures the Metropolitan Council has developed. ~I've enclosed a
copy of a recent newspaper advertisement tha~.might be stimulating telephone
calls to you.)
The highest the ka~x"6~n be is-.90 cents a cubic yard, broken, down. as
follows. The %~se.-'(or state portiofl).tax is 50 cents. The count~ ~nd City in
which the landfitl is located hag~ the option of collecting an addi6ional 25
and 15 cents respectively. The tax %s earmarked for the development of ....
alternatives to landfill disposal o~:solid waste and for-resolving problems
caused by current landfills. Part of the.-fund will go to compensate cities that
have landfills, and part will be used for water quality monitoring, groundwater
clean up or other remedial actions at landfills. The part for alternatives
development Qill yield an estimated $1 to $1.4 million annually.
The maximum tax (that is, the 90 cents per cubic yard) will r~sult in an
average cost increase of 50 to 75 cents a month for every household in the Twin
Cities Area, and certainly no more than $1 a month. Any larger cost increases
billed to homeowners will not be due to the tax.
Currently, households pay an estimated average of $95 per year for garbage
collection. As you may be aware, the Council and the Twin Cities Area counties
are working on plans and legislative proposals to end our dependence on
landfills. We estimate that a solid waste system based on waste reduction and
resource recovery will raise the per household cost to $120 to $140 per year.
The figures compare favorably with the unacceptable option of more landfills.
Ten to 15 new landfills in the Twin Cities would result in a household cost of
$100 to $130 per year, not counting the cost of any pollution problems that
might occur.
Sincerely,
Sandra S.
Chair
Enc/one
An Equat Opportun,','¢ ~mployer
j 300 Metro Square Bldl[., St. Paul, MN 55101
General Office T~'l~nhnn~. i~;1 ~1 291-63.59
~ ~ ~_.~.~,._ JON ..... ELAM
~ ~. MANAGER
CITY OF MOUND
:5-3~.I_. MAY~00 D_BLVD
[ MOUNO MN
A Metropolitan Council Bulletin for Community Leaders
For more informat/on on items in this publication, call the Communications Department at 291-6464.
. .December 14, 1984
RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONS (Dec. 3-14)
Solid Waste--The Metropolitan Council:
-- Set a public hearing on a new solid waste management plan
for the region. See the Coming Meetings section below.
- Approved a Ramsey/Washington County joint designate,on
waste-to-energy plan. Most of the counties' solid waste will
now be delivered to a designated facility or faciliti~. The plan
says assurance of a waste stream is necessary for financial
support of a facility that would produce "refuse-derived" fuel
and recover reusable material from the waste.
-- Set a public hearing on a revised Environmental Impact
Statement "scoping," or preliminary, document to reflect
changes in Ramsey and Washington Counties' proposed waste-
to-energy project. See the Public Meetings section.
-- Decided to propose legislation amending the 1980 Waste
Management Act. The Council wants to complete the analysis
of feasible alternatives to a sewage sludge landfill before com-
pleting an Environmental Impact Statement on any proposed
landfill site. The Council will notify affected property owners
and local governments that it is seeking this change.
-- Approved a solid waste permit for the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission to reopen a landfill to dispose of ash
from incinerated sewage sludge from the Seneca sewage treat-
ment plant over an existing ash landfill adjacent to the plant
in Eagan.
Transportation-The Council said a regional Transporta-
tion Improvement Program for 1985-1987, a program of
highway and transit projects proposed for federal funding, is
consistent with regional, state and federal requirements. The
plan includes approximately $663 million to be spent on
highway projects and $259 million for transit projects.
The Council asked Dakota County to address potential
water quality impacts to Jensen, Thomas and Fish Lakes.
The impa.cts could result from increased stormwater runoff
due to a proposed expansion of Pilot Knob Rd. from County
Rd. 38 to Interstate Hwy. 38E.
Parks--The Council amended its acquisition grant contract
with Ramsey County by giving the county $500,000 to purchase
80 acres of land in the Rice Creek Regional Trail corridor.
Aging-The Council voted to continue funding six nutri-
tional programs for older people in the Metropolitan Area in
1985. Congregate dining programs are sponsored by Volun-
teers of America, Ramsey Action Programs and the Scott-
Carver Economic Council. Home-delivered meal programs are
sponsored by the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches,
the Ramsay County Human Services Department and the
Scott~arver Economic Council. The Council expects to
receive approximately $3 million to help fund the projects.
The Council also asked Gov. Rudy Perpich to reject a
state Human Services Subcabinet recommendation that
counties, and not multi-county "area agencies on aging,"
such as the Council, be the administrative focus of federal
funds available for programs to help the area's older people.
Comprehensive Plans-The Council denied a-Brooklyn Park
comprehensive plan amendment that would change the loca-
tion Of a planned highway interchange. The proposal is to
move a planned interchange with proposed Northtown Hwy.
610 from the Xerxes-Beard Avs. alignment one-half mile west
to the Noble-June Avs. alignment. To be approved, the
proposal must first be reviewed under highway interchange
criteria and procedures previously established by the Council.
The Council said the city's amendments to slightly increase
the area planned for development and to increase the amount
of land planned for lower residential densities are consistent
with regional plans.
Health-The Council approved a Contribution of $5,000
and staff time to assist in "Health Vote," an information
campaign on solutions to rising health care costs. The cam-
paign, to occur in early 1985, will conclude with a citizen vote
on alternative solutions.
Planning Assistance-The Council asked the Telecommuni-
cations Task Force to establish a task force of regional govern-
ment officials, cable representatives and others to discuss joint
production and distribution of video for local access channels
and to discuss programming for a regional channel. The reque,
was based on results of a recent survey of area governments.
Affirmative Action-The Council set specific goals in hiring
women and minorities, in contracting for services from
businesses owned by women and minorities and in other
affirmative action practices.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PUBLIC MEETINGS
Air Quality-The Council v~ill hold a public hearing on pro-
posed strategies to reduce carbon monoxide to acceptable
levels at the intersection of Shelling and University Avs. in
St. Paul. The hearing will be held Jan. 3, 7 p.m., at the
Hamline Branch Library, 1558 W. Minnehaha Av. in St. Paul.
The strategies would amend the regional transportation policy
plan. For a free copy of the proposed Amendment to the Air
Quality Control Plan, call the Communications DepT. at
291-6464. If you have any questions, call Ann Braden, trans-
portation planner, at 291-6525.
Parks--The Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing
on changes in its capital improvement program {ClP) for
regional recreation parks and open space. It will be held Jan. 7
before the Council's Metropolitan Systems Committee at
4 p.m. in the Council Chambers. For a free copy of the ClP
document, no. 11-84-163, call the Communications Dept. at
291-6464. If you have any questions, call Jack Mauritz, parks
planner, at 291-6602.
Solid Waste-The Council will hold a public meeting on a
revised Environmental Impact Statement "scoping," or
preliminary, document for the Ramsey-Washjngton County
waste-to-energy project. The counties are planning to build a
g00-ton.per<lay waste processing plant. It will separate
recyclable materials and produce refuse-derived fuel. The
location of the project has also changed from Lake Elmo to
Newport. The meeting, will be held Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. For a free copy of a document describing
the revised scoping report, cait the Communications Dept. at
291-6464. If you have questions, call Wayne Nelson, Council
planner, at 291-6406.
/cOlid Waste--The Council will hold a public hearing on a
posed new So/id Waste Management Development Gu/de/
y Plan on Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. The document is a plan for managing the
region's solid waste through the year 2000. It calls for ending
the dumping of unprocessed solid waste in landfills after 1990,
allowing disposal of only residuals to processed waste after
that date. It also requires mandatory source separation of
recyclables after 1987.
For a free copy of the document, no. 12-84-160, call the
Communications Dept. at 291-6464. To speak at the hearing,
call Lucy Thompson at 291-6521. If you have any questions,
or to submit written comments, contact Paul Smith at 291-6408.
STATE OF REGION EVENT SET FOR JANUARY
Pressing regional issues will be the focus of the Metropoli-
tan Council's annual State of the Region event Jan. 30 at the
Hilton Inn, 1330 Industrial Blvd., Minneapolis. The event, for
public officials and interested citizens from throughout the
region, will feature a dinner address on the state of the region
by Council Chair Sandra Gardebring.
A "Regional Citizen of. the Year" will also be named (see
item below).
Panel discussions on four major issues will precede the
dinner. The panels scheduled are:
-- Transportation: How Can We Serve the Suburbs?
- Legislating Basic Health Benefits: Cost vs. Consumer
Protection.
- Marketing Solid Waste Abatement: How Do We Get Two
Million People Involved?
Keeping Sewage Out of the Mississippi: It's Everybody's
Problem.
The panels will be made up of local and national experts in
the issues.
Registration begins at 3:30 p.m., discussions at 4 p.m. and
the dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost of the event, includin9 dinner,
is $13. Advance registration is required by Jan. 23.
For m~re information, call the Communications Dept. at
291-6464.
NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR
'REGIONAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR'
The Metropolitan Council is seeking nominations for its
"Regional Citizen of the Year" award, to be presented at the
1985 State of the Region event Jan. 30 in Minneapolis. The
winner will be selected by a committee chaired by Council
Member Gertrude Ulrich.
The nominee must live in the seven-county Metropolitan
Area and have made a significant contribution to the region
as a whole. To nominate someone, send the name, address and
phone number (and the same information for the nominator)
and a letter detailing the nominee's regional contributions to
Lynna Williams, Metropolitan Council, 300 Metro Square
Bldg., 7th and Robert ets., St. Paul, MN 55101. For more
information, call 291-6511.
Nominations are due by Dec. 31. In addition to new
nominations, the selection committee will reconsider names
submitted to last year's competition.
ES OPEN ON PARKS,
WASTE CONTROL COMMISSIONS
The Metropolitan Council is accepting applications for
membership on the Metropolitan Waste Control and Parks and
Open Space Commissions. Appointees would serve four-year
terms beginning January 1985 and must live in the distric~
from which they are appointed. Members receive a $50 "per
diem" on meeting days.
Applicants for four seats on the waste control cornmi=si0n
(MWCC) and for four on the parks commission must live in the
following commission districts: Dist. E, southern Anoka Coun-
W and northern Anoka CounW, including the ciW of Anoka,
plus Plymouth, Maple Grove, Champlin, Dayton and Medicine
Lake in Hennep~n CounW; Dist. F, St. Louis Park, Golden
Valley, Robbinsdale, Edina, Richfield and Bloomington;
Dist. G, western Hennepin County including Lake Minnetonka
area, Eden Prairie and Hopkins, and Scott and Carver Counties
plus Burnsville and Lakeville in Dakota County; and Dist. H,
northern Dakota County plus the Highland Park section of
St. Paul and southern Dakota and Washington Counties.
The application deadline is Dec. 28. The Council will hold
13}4blic meetings Jan, 7 for parks and Jan. 8 for MWCC appli-
cants. For more information, call Sandi Lindstrom at 291-6390.
NEW PUBLICATIONS
Consumer's Guide to Hospital Specialty Service= Sept,
1984. Tells consumers what they should consider to make
sure they receive the best in special services like open heart
surgery or radiation therapy. No. 18-844362; 25 pp.; $1.50.
Economic Development Data Kit. Dec. 1984. Shaped like
a briefcase, kit contains 14 reports and maps showing advan-
tages of Twin Cities Area as place to start or expand a business.
No. 08-844380; $25. Brochure summarizing Twin Cities'
strong points available at no charge: A Brief Case for the Twin
Cities Metropolitan Area, Nov. 1984, no. 08-84-110, 23 pp.
1982-83 Subsidized Housing Activity in the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area. Nov. 1984. Report says 1,008 units.were
added to the area's stock of subsidized housing in the two-year
period, bringing total to 41,718. No. 19-84-162; 30 pp.; $1.50.
1985 Legislative Districm Dec. 1984. This 17x22-in. map
shows Twin Citians what legislative districts they live in and
who their state legislators are. No. 08-84-159; 50 cents.
New Initiative: Solid Waste Management. Dec. 1984. This
is a reprint of articles appearing in the Sept. '84 Monitor on
the Council's solid waste initiative. Discusses issues and
approaches to redirecting the region"s waste system toward
resource recovery and away from landfilling. No. 08-84-148;
no charge.
COMING MEETINGS (Dec. 27-Jan. 4)
(Meetings are tentative. To verify, call 291-E4G4.J
Long-Term Care Task Force, Thursday, Dec. 27, 8 a.m.,
Conference Room E.
Metropolitan and Community Development Committee,
Thursday, Dec. 27, 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Metropolitan Council, Thursday, Dec. 27, 4 p.m., Council
Chambers.
Technical Advisory Committee (of the Transportation
Advisory Board), Wednesday, Jan. 2, 9 a.m., Council
Chambers.
Regional Transit Board/Metropolitan Systems Committee.
- Wednesday, Jan. 2, 4 @..m., Council Chambers..
Environmental Resources Committee, Wednesday, Jan. 2,
4 p.m., Conference Room E.
Metropolitan River Corridor Study Steering Committee,
Thursday, Jan. 3, noon, Conference Room E.
Metropolitan and Community Development Committee,
Thursday, Jan. 3, 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
Management Committee, Thursday, Jan. 3, 3 p.m.,
Council Chambers.
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, Friday, Jan. 4,
noon, Council Chambers.