1996-01-23Minutes - Mound City Council January 23, 1996
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 23, 1996
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday,
January 9, 1996, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Persons in attendance: Acting Mayor Mark I-Ianus, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens and Liz
Jensen. Absent and excused: Mayor Bob Polston and Councilmember Phyllis Jessen. Also
present were: City Manager Ed Shukle, City Attorney John Dean, Police Chief Len Harrell,
JoAnn Boche from AAA Minnesota and Acting City Clerk, Linda Strong. The following
interested citizens were also present: Jim Evans.
Acting Mayor Hanus opened the meeting.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0
PRESENTATIO ..N OF 1994 PEDESTRIAN CITATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD,
MINNEAPOLIS AAA - JOANNE BOCHE
Acting Mayor Mark Hanus introduced JoAnne Boche, Traffic Safety Manager, AAA
Minneapolis. She presented to Police Chief Len Harrell a Pedestrian Safety Citation Award
recognizing two years, up to 1994, without a pedestrian fatality.
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APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1996 REGULAR MEETING AND
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 1996.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens and carried unanimously to
approve the Minutes of the January 9, 1996 regular City Council Meeting.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to approve the Minutes of the
Committee of the Whole meeting of January 16, 1996.
Acting Mayor Mark Hanus requested a change in the minutes under the topic of Dock Issues.
He requested the words: "He wanted to make sure that the discussion could focus on specific
items for review and possible changes. He asked that the task force identify the two most
problematic areas within the program and asked the representatives from the task force if they
were to offer any changes, what would be the two most important changes that they would like
to see," to: "He wanted to ask the council to seriously consider directing the task force to
identify the two most problematic commons areas. Then, after a study of these two specific
areas, offer specific suggestions to mitigate the problems experienced.'
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The motion to approve the 1-16-96 Committee of the Whole Minutes as
amended carried unanimously.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR AN ADDITION, ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN
CHURCH, 2451 FAIRVIEW LANE. SUGGESTED DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 1996.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously to set
February 27, 1996, 7:30 pm, for a public hearing to consider a Conditional
Use Permit and Variance for an Addition at St. John's Lutheran Church at
2451 Fairview Lane.
Councilmember Iensen stated her regrets at not being able to attend this meeting.
1.3
REQUEST TO USE MOUND BAY PARK FOR A WEIGH-IN ONLY, DENNY'S
SUPER 30 BASS TOURNAMENT - JUNE 9, 1996.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated the tournament coordinators were working with the water patrol
and LMCD as in the past to make this a smooth running event at the park.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to approve the request by Denny's
Super 30 Bass Tournament to use Mound Bay Park for a weigh-in only on
June 9, 1996. The motion carried 3-0.
1.4
SET BID QPENING FOR MODIFICATIONS AND REFURBISHING TO THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT'S MACK PUMPER, MODEL CF685.
SUGGESTED DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 1996, 11 AM.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that the previous bid opening only provided them with one bid
and it was over budget. The Fire Chief would like to readvertise for bids and open them on
February 21, 1996 at 11 am.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously to set
February 21, 1996, 11 am as a bid opening for modifications and refurbishing
to the Fire Department's Mack pumper, Model CF685.
1.5 ~QMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
There were none.
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1.6 RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE METROPOLITAN
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that Hal Freshley, of the Metropolitan Council had presented
information at the 1/16/96 Committee of the Whole meeting relating to the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act and that the City was interested in participating in this program. Emphasis
was placed on the incentives a municipality receives when it participates in the program. The
recent ISTEA applications would each be awarded 50 bonus points if the city agrees to
participate in this Act. The Council discussed the fact that the City already complies with the
proposed resolution and exceeds several of the benchmarks the Metropolitan Council has
highlighted.
Councilmember Jensen moved and Councilmember Ahrens seconded the following resolution
with the second item //2 to read: "2. The City will make its best efforts, given limited
resources, to preserve the existing inventory, of low and moderate income housing. M
RESOLUTION//96-17
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVE ACCOUNT
PROGRAM OF THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES ACT AND ADOPTING HOUSING
GOALS FOR THE CITY OF MOUND.
The resolution carried 3-0.
1.7
RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION RE:
OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that the Parks and Open Space Commission had made a motion
recommending to the Council to restore $1500 in the 1996 Budget for a central ice fink, to be
spent to excavate and level a large area near the present hockey fink located on school property
for a family recreational ice fink. They recommended staff to contribute labor and equipment
in cooperation with the Hockey Association to flood and maintain ice surface and spread costs
between other city budgets. He stated this had come before the Council originally as a $5000
1996 budget item from the Parks and Open Space Commission. However, there was no definite
plan, location or costs provided and the Council eliminated this item from the budget. Acting
Mayor Hanus stated there were no plans provided yet and the Commission needed to work up
definite plans before Council action. Councilmember Jensen stated the City already provides
neighborhood finks located at Three Points, Highland and Philbrook Parks. She stated maybe
these could be enhanced and made larger. Also, consideration should be given to the Island as
there are no finks there. Councilmember Ahrens stated the Commission needed a plan with
costs. The group that came to the Parks and Open Space Commission was primarily Hockey
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Association parents. The Council took no action but directed the liaison, Councilmember
Ahrens, to ask the Commission to restudy the central location and be more complete with a plan,
and to look into improving the three existing neighborhood rinks. Council also commented on
looking into creating rinks in Minnetrista or at the high school.
Jim Evans, 2611 Commerce Blvd., stated the need for a rink on the Island, perhaps at Swenson
Park. Also, that the neighborhood rinks offered kids easier access than to walk in the streets
to and from downtown Mound.
1.8
APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT
LIQUOR PERMIT AND EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE
PERMIT FOR OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SCHOOL - LAS VEGAS NIGHT -
FEBRUARY 3, 1996.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously to approve a
temporary On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Permit and an Exemption from
Lawful Gambling License Permit for Our Lady of the Lake School for February 3,
1996.
1.9 APPROVAL OF AN EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE
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PERMIT FOR THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens and carried unanimously to approve an
Exemption from Lawful Gambling License Permit for the Knights of Columbus for
a March 16, 1996 Bingo event.
PAYMENT OF BILLS.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to authorize the payment of bill.q as
presented on the pre-list in the amount of $199,182.89, when funds are available.
Councilmember Ahrens referred to the payment of $152.50 to Hennepin County for an address
list of the Woodland Point Subdivision residents. She stated it should not be charged to the
Dock Fund, but to the General Fund because all of the legal fees on the Flack vs. City of
Mound lawsuit had been charged to the General Fund. Councilmember Jensen stated that the
outcome of the meeting will have an effect on the entire dock program in the future.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Hanus to authorize payment of the bills in the
amount of $199,182.89, amending the payment to Hennepin County to be moved
from the Dock Fund to the General Fund. By roll call vote, the motion carried 2-1,
Jensen voting nay.
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ADD-ON ITEMS
1.11 APPROVAL OF AN ON PREMISES GAMBLING PERMIT REN~WAI,
APPLICATION FOR THE VFW POST #$113. 2544 COMMERCE BLVD,
City Manager Ed Shukle stated this is a renewal process every two years for on premises
gambling permit and it needs to be approved by the Council. The VFW files the resolution
with the State of Minnesota.
Councilmember Ahrens moved and Councilmember Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION//96-18 RF~OLUTION APPROVING AN ON PREMISES
GAMBLING PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION
FOR THE VFW POST #5113, 2544 COMMERCE
BLVD.
The resolution carried 3-0.
1.12 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR 1996 CDBG FUNDS
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens and carried unanimously to set Tuesday,
February 27, 1996, 7:30 PM for a public hearing for the 1996 Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant Program.
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INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
Ae
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1995, (PRELIMINARY YEAR END
REPORT) AS PREPARED BY GINO BUSINARO, FINANCE DIRECTOR.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 1996.
C. MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 1996 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
COMMISSION.
De
PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
APPLICATIONS FOR VACANCIES ON THOSE COMMISSIONS.
INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON FEBRUARY 8, 1996 FOR PARKS
AND OPEN SPACE AND ON FEBRUARY 12, 1996 FOR THE PLANNING
COMMISSION. YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THESE INTERVIEWS.
E. REMINDER: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY
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30, 1996, 7:30 PM, AT CITY HALL, RE: COMMONS DOCK ISSUE -
WOODLAND POINT. NOTICES HAVE BEEN SENT TO ALL PROPERTY
OWNERS IN THE SUBDIVISION.
City Manager Ed Shukle discussed with the Council the possibility of bringing in a mediator to
facilitate the meeting on January 30th., since the City is involved as a property owner in
Woodland Point and also as the governing agency. Discussion dealt with how the residents of
Woodland Point would feel about a mediator. Councilmember Iensen stated she was in favor
of a ~3rd~ party as the City is also a stakeholder. Acting Mayor Hanus stated there has been
conversation amongst the people and he felt a decision was close. He agreed to having a
mediator present to observe the meeting. Councilmember Ahrens also stated a mediator present
to observe was acceptable.
REMINDER: MAYOR POLSTON AND COUNCILMEMBER IENSEN WILL
BE ATTENDING THE WESTONKA COMMUNITY CENTER TASK FORCE
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1996,
7:00 PM, AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
The City Manager asked if another councilmember could be available to attend this meeting as
the Mayor was ill. Councilmember Ahrens agreed to attend.
COPIES OF SELECTED CITIES INFORMATION RE: METROPOLITAN
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT AS REQUESTED AT COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING.
LETTER DATED JANUARY 15, 1996 FROM TRIAX CABLEVISION RE:
LATEST INCREASE IN CABLE TV RATES.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Edward J'
Attest: Acting City Clerk
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BELLS
January 23, 1996
BATCH 5124
BATCH 6012
Total Bills
$ 96,938.52
102,244.37
$199,182.89