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1998-01-27MINUTES- MOUND CITY COUNCIL o JANUARY 27, 1998 MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27, 1998 The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, January 27, 1998, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were: Acting Mayor Andrea Ahrens, Councilmembers Mark Hanus, and Leah Weycker. Absent and excused were: Mayor Bob Polston and Councilmember Liz Jensen. Also in attendance were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Attorney John Dean, City Planner Loren Gordon, Secretary/Receptionist Jodi Rahn, and City Clerk Fran Clark and the following interested citizens: Jesse Husby, Joel Husby, Kevin Seymour, Billy Fuchs, Travis Flynn, Tom Flynn, Dan Thurlo, Mark Thurlo, Eric Dueholm, Kent Parker, Mary Moon, Bill Jacobwith, Chris Valerius, Leisel Cox, and Frank Weiland. The Acting Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance which included Scout Pack 569. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVE AGENDA. At this time items can be added to the Agenda that are not listed and/or items can be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted upon after the Consent Agenda has been approved. Councilmember Hanus noted that Case #98-03 had been tabled at the Planning Commission Meeting last night and should be removed from this agenda. *CONSENT AGENDA MOTION made by Hanus, seconded by Weycker to approve the Consent Agenda as amended above. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. *1.0 APPROVE THE MINUTF3 OF THE JANUARY 13. 1998. REGULAR MEETING. MOTION Hanus, Weycker, unanimously. · 1.1 APPROVE TIlE MINUTE~ OF THE JANUARY 20. 1995. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION Hanus, Weycker, unanimously. 35 '1.2 MINU1ES- MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27, 1998 RF-~OLUTION APPROVIN(~ A PREMI~F_~ PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE AMF~C~ LEGION POST//398 - MOUND. RESOLUTION ~98-14 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION POST//398 - MOUND Hanus, Weycker, unanimously. '1.3 SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1998 IfRBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (¢DBG) PROGRAM (SUGGESTED DATE: FEBRUARY 24. 1995L MOTION Hanus, Weycker, unanimously. *1.4 APPROVAL OF BASS TOURNAMENT WEIGH-IN AT MOUND BAY PARK FOR JUNE 6. 1998, MINNETONKA BASS CLUB. MOTION Hanus, Weycker, unanimously. '1.5 PAYMENT OF BILLS. MOTION Hanus, Weycker, unanimously. 1.6 RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING DESIGNATION OF HENNEPIN COUNTY AS LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW. The City Clerk explained that at the last meeting the City Council passed a motion to try this for one year. After the meeting, the City Attorney advised that the new legislation requires that we do this for three years. The City Manager then notified the City Council of this. That is why it is on the agenda again. She further advised that Councilmember Hanus suggested the following be added to the proposed resolution of approval: 36 MINUTES- MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27, 1998 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEi~, that Hennepin County Assessing staff will conduct public meetings in the CRv of Mound, with property owners interested in meeting with staff regarding individual values. Taxpayers still have the option to appeal their market value to the Hennepin County Board of Equalization, if they so choose. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. that Hennepin County A$84~ ..~in_~ Staff will comnne the results of the local meeting_ to include a list of pro_oerty owners present..n, nd data resulting_ from the local meeting_, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. that Hennenin County Asse~sin? ~j~ff will continue to eomni]e similar d_~__~_, i.e. sales and market information and other _oertinent d_~ta as previously provided to the City of Mound, The Council agreed to the revised resolution as proposed. RESOL~ON ~s)8-15 RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE FUNCTION OF LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW FROM THE MOUND CITY COUNCIL TO HENNEpIN COUNTY Hanus, Weycker, un~mlmously. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS pRK.qENT. There were none. 1.7 CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN OPERATIONS PERMIT, CARIBOU COFFEE. TO BE LOCATED IN A PORTION OF THE BALBOA BuILr~ING CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY TORO COMPANY. 5330 SHORELINE DRIVE, City Planner, Loren Gordon, reviewed the application for an Operations Permit for Caribou Coffee to move their roasting and distribution operations into the Balboa Building. They are looking to occupy a portion of the space that Toro operations now occupies. Caribou Coffee is now located in the north area of downtown Minneapolis. Currently their plans include using approximately 40,000 square feet of the space as follows: 24,000 square feet for warehousing; 14,500 square feet for the roasting process; and 1,500 square feet for office space. The company is anticipating using 30 people in their operations in Mound. It would be a one shift basis 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. They are hoping their operation 37 MINUTES- MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27, 1998 will grow over the next few years and would like to maintain that level of production, but may need to change it if there is a need. Staff has taken a tour of the facility in Minneapolis. Gordon reported that some of the issues looked at and evaluated were as follows: 1. What types of truck traffic would come and go from the facility. Currently there is about 1 trip per day of semi tractor type of truck with coffee beans or other types of product that would come into the facility. Then they have 3-6 smaller delivery vans that would deliver product from the facility to local retail outlets. They are expecting that this would remain the same level at this time. 2. One of the larger issues with their operation would be the coffee roasting. Staff looked at what type of impacts could result on the neighboring residential properties because of the smell from roasting coffee process. A clear impact or if there will be one, is not discernable at this point. All EPA requirements will be met. Staff recommends approval of the Operations Permit for Caribou Coffee. The Council asked how many docks were be involved in the operation? Kent Parker, V.P. of Operations for Caribou, stated he thinks 3 docks will be used. The council also discussed the effluent which is in the form of clear steam as the moisture is roasted out of the coffee beans. Mr. Parker stated all their environment control systems meet all EPA and OSHA requirements. The Council asked if the proposed resolution limits the company to one shift. The City Attorney stated that it did not. The Council decided to delete the third Whereas in the resolution. The Council agreed. RESOLUTION g98-16 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN OPERATIONS PERMIT FOR CARIROU COFFEE LOCATED AT 5330 SHORELINE DRIVE (BALBOA BUILDING) Ahrens, Weycker, unanimously. MARY MOON, 5280 Lynwood Blvd., asked what kind of semi truck traffic would be generated by a second shift in the early hours of morning or late at night hours? The Council explained that a second shift is not being proposed at this time so that is unknown. The applicant stated that dock times would be between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. for the one shift. 38 MINUTES- MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27, 1998 1.8 APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE LOST LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (DREDGING OF LOST LAKE CANAL) FOR SUBMINSION TO MNDOT John Cameron, City Engineer, highlighted the proposed construction plans for the Lost Lake Canal Dredge which is scheduled to be started this Summer. As part of the process the Council needs to approve the plans so that they can be submitted to the State who administers the program on behalf of the Federal Government. This is the ISTEA Grant that the City received for the dredge. These plans were reviewed by the City Council at the last Committee of the Whole Meeting. A pre-submittal meeting is setup for Thursday morning with MNDOT. He explained that State Aid is the division that handles the review and approval of the plans. The target date is July 1st. MOTION m~de by Hanns, seconded by Weycker to approve the construction plans, as submitted, for the Lost Lake Improvement Project (dredging of Lost Lake Canal) for submi~ion to MNDOT. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS: Preliminary Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 1997, as prepared by Gino Businaro, Finance Director. B. Park and Open Space Commission Minutes of January 8, 1998. C. Summary of Policy Priorities developed by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) as the 1998 Legislative Session begins. Invitation from LMCD re: Annual "Save the Lake" Recognition Banquet to be held Thursday, February 12, 1998 at Lord Fletcher's. Please let Fran know if you are interested in attending. REMINDER: You are invited to attend the Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, January 26, 1998, 7:30 p.m., City Hall to hear Bruce Nordquist, City of Richfield speak on the scattered site acquisition program in effect in the City of Richfield. The City Manager explained that the Planning Commission is planning on putting together a small sub-committee to pursue this further. I have been in contact with Dr. Pam Myers, Supt. of Schools regarding the next meeting of the School Board and City Council pertaining to the joint powers agreement on the Westonka Community Center. I suggested the dates we discussed at the last City Council meeting, January 29 or February 3. Neither of those work for the School 39 MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27, 1998 Board. She will be back in touch with me to let me know the School Board's availability. You can erase January 29 or February 3 from your calendars and as soon as I know alternative dates, I can let you know. The City Manager reported that we do have a draft of the Joint Powers Agreement that was prepared by the City Attorney's office and is ready to be reviewed by both the City and School District. The School District can meet on February 10th or 12th or the following week at the Committee of the Whole Meeting, February 17th. The Council decided they would like the meeting scheduled for the February 17th, Committee of the Whole Meeting. The draft will be sent to the Council before that meeting. Information from Mayor Bob Polston on discussions that have been taking place at the Task Force meetings of the MCWD re: Rule B. Please review and comment to Bob regarding the contents of this summary. Information from Caribou Coffee as to who they are, what they do and how they do it. As you know, Caribou is interested in moving their manufacturing operations into the former Toro space at the Balboa Building. Several city councilmembers and EDC members took a tour of the Caribou facility in Minneapolis and were quite impressed with what they saw and are enthusiastic about the possibility of Caribou moving to Mound. COUNCIL PHOTO The City Manager stated that the Council photo will be taken here at City Hall on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30 P.M. MOTION made by Weycker, seconded by Hanus to adjourn at 8:05 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Attesfi City Clerk Edwhrd J. Shukle, Jr., City Manager 40 MINUTES- MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27, 1998 PAGE LEFt BLANK INTENTIONALLy 41 BILLS .January 27, 1998 BATCH 7126 $32,825.11 Total Bills $32,825.11 q$ t'~: C~ ,-,', 0 C: ;;:ID :2: 0 0 0 o~ r'~m ! 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