1996-05-14MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - MAY 14, 1996
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session
on Tuesday, May 14, 1996 at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in
said City.
Those present: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Mark Hanus, Liz Jensen
and Phyllis Jessen. Also in attendance: City Attorney John Dean, City Manager Edward J.
Shukle, Jr., Parks Director Jim Fackler and Acting City Clerk Linda Strong.
The following interested citizens were also present: Dan Grady, Suzanne Grady, Richard J.
Wigner, Wayne Ehlebracht, Beverly Barkley, Rodney Hein, Steve Bell, Ken Custer, Dorene
Hanson, Dan and Sandi Strot, Don Pedersen, Leah Weycker, Cathy Bailey, Bill and Dorothy
Netka, Robert Lien, Marty and Marie Johnson, Gordy Tulberg, Ted Metz, Jeanette Metz, Danie
Watson, Chuck Champine, Mike Garbefick, Denny Flack, Mike Gardner, Jack Korlath.
The Mayor opened the Meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.1 RECYCLOTTO WINNER - TOM EVANHO~
Mayor Polston stated that Mary Evanhoff had been to City Hall to pick up her 250 Westonka
Dollars for her recycling efforts.
1.2 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING APRIL 23,
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MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Jensen, and carried unanimously to
approve the Minutes of the Board of Review of April 23, 1996.
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 23, 1996 REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Hanus, and carried unanimously to
approve the Minutes of the April 23, 1996 regular Council meeting.
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW OF
MAY 6, 1996.
Councilmember Ahrens stated the EMV of #7 seemed incorrect. The EMV for 4673 Island
View Drive was reduced from $189,200 to $187,000.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Jensen, and carried unanimously to approve the
Minutes of the May 6, 1996 Reconvened Board of Review as amended.
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APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
MAY 6, 1996.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Hanus, and carried unanimously to
approve the Minutes of the May 6, 1996 Special City Council Meeting.
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PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 25, 1996 AS MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY
IN THE CITY OF MOUND.
Mayor Polston read the resolution to those present. He emphasized the need to educate and
protect our children from abduction. He mentioned that on May 25th people are to keep their
front porch lights on to light the way home for all missing children.
Councilmember Jensen moved and Councilmember Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION g96-47
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 25, 1996 AS
MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY IN THE CITY OF
MOUND.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.7 pUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A 12' WIDE
PLATTED RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN BLOCK 2, SHIRLEY HILLS, UNIT
A (ADJACENT TO 4873 SHORELINE DRIVE).
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated staff and Planning Commission had reviewed the request
and the platted alley does not appear to serve any public use and recommended it to be vacated.
Mayor Polston opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished
to speak either for or against the vacation of the 12' wide platted alley in discussion. There was
no one. He closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Jensen moved and Councilmember Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-48
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A
PLATTED ALLEY KNOWN AS CONCORD BLVD.,
LOCATED IN BLOCK 2, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT A,
BETWEEN LOTS 12-17 AND 1-5.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carded.
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PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR GLASS PLUS TO OPERATE A MINOR AUTO REPAIR
BUSINESS AT 5533 SHORELINE DRIVE.
Building Official Jon Suthefland stated that Arco had vacated the property as required in a prior
Conditional Use Permit. The staff and Planning Commission recommended approval for Glass
Plus.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished to
speak either for or against this issue in discussion.
Ken Custer, owner of Glass Plus, asked for permission to have up to three customer vehicles
parked in the northwest corner of the front parking lot overnight. He requested this as it would
allow for customers to drop off and pick up their vehicles after hours. This was not included
in the proposed resolution either as an inclusion or exclusion. He would like this clause added
to the resolution.
Councilmember Ahrens moved and Councilmember Hanus seconded the following resolution
amended to include the following, "A maximum of three (3) customer vehicles will be allowed
to park overnight on the northwest corner of the front parking lot for purposes of customer pick
up and drop off after hours."
RESOLUTION//96.-49
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW A MINOR AUTO REPAIR
BUSINESS FOR GLASS PLUS LOCATED IN THE B-1
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AT 5533
SHORELINE DRIVE, LOT 5 & THE WESTERLY 50
FEET OF LOT 6, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION
NUMBER 170, PID//13-117-24 33 0076, P&Z//96-07.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.9 REQUEST TO HANG BANNERS FOR THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE
MINNEHAHA STEAMBOAT AND TO DISCUSS THE IDEA OF PRODUCING A
BANNER TO TIE THE WESTONKA COMMUNITIES TOGETHER - TERESA
FOGARTY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WESTONKA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
City Manager Ed Shukle introduced Teresa Fogarty, Executive Director of the Westonka
Chamber of Commerce. She stated banners celebrating the voyage of the "Minnehaha", a
historical streetcar boat that had been refurbished, are available and asked the City of Mound
hang two of them on the light poles in Mound. She also mentioned the interest in developing
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a banner or a sign such as the green with white trimmed ones the County has, to inform drivers
that they are entering the "Westonka Community". The Council nodded approval and agreed
this would be a great way to promote the area.
At this time, the agenda was modified to accommodate a Planning Commission case, item//15.
1.10 CASE//96-04: VARIANCE FOR NEW DWELLING - RICHARD WIGNER, 2332
DRIFTWOOD LANE, LOT 9, SKARP'S EAST LAWN, PID 13q17-24 44 0058.
Building Official Jon Suthefland stated the subject property needs a 10 foot width variance and
a 2,752 square foot variance. The property adjacent to this property is in probate court and
unobtainable by the applicant. The existing substandard dwelling will be demolished.
Councilmember Hanus moved and Councilmember Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION//96-50
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LOT SIZE
VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW DWELLING AT 2332 DRIFTWOOD LANE,
LOT 9, SKARP'S EAST LAWN, PID //13-117-24 44
0058, P&Z//96-04.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.11 PRESENTATION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE
LOST LAKE CANAL REHABILITATION - BRUCE CHAMBERLAIN,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR.
This item was delayed at this time as Mr. Chamberlain was not in attendance yet.
1.12 PRESENTATION OF THE 1995 FINANCIAL AUDIT GARY GROEN, ABDO,
ABDO & EICK AND GINO BUSINARO, FINANCE DIRECTOR.
Gino Businaro, Finance Director introduced Gary Groen representing Abdo, Abdo and Eick.
Mr. Groen briefly reviewed the Annual Financial Report with the Council.
The council had no questions.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously to accept
the 1995 Financial Audit.
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1.13 PRESENTATION OF A DETAIL PLAN RE: PROPOSED HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION WITH THE CITY OF MOUND TO SERVE AS THE "AGENT"
IN ADMINISTERING A DOCK PROGRAM FOR WOODLAND POINT.
Mayor Polston stated City Attorney John Dean had prepared a draft of a homeowners association
plan from the recommendations presented by the Woodland Point Mediation Group. Attorney
John Dean stated the agreement was fragile due to it being voluntary. There are several
opportunities for termination of the agreement. He suggested a clause be included if the
membership in the association dropped to a certain percent. If agreed to, the association would
prepare an annual plan to the council indicating dock locations. Also the association would
present to the Council their rules. The City would act as the associations's agent. Discussion
was lengthy, with many questions. The Woodland Point people present agreed to hold a
meeting to include all of the Woodland Point residents to discuss the proposed association and
to discuss locating a multiple boat dock at the end of Woodland Road and another one at the end
of Bluebird Lane. The mediation group was invited to return to the Committee of the Whole
meeting to be held on May 21, 1996, 7:30 pm, if they could reach a consensus.
1.14 PRESENTATION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE
LOST LAKE CANAL REHABILITATION - BRUCE CHAMBERLAIN,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR.
Economic Development Coordinator Bruce Chamberlain stated the EA had been prepared
because federal dollars will be used to construct the project. The EAW had been prepared
because the project meets two threshold tests having to do with work in the wetlands. The City
Council needed to approve the EAW as it is required prior to it being sent to the Environmental
Quality Board to begin the formal 30 day comment period. MN/DOT organizes the EA process
and it does not need formal Council approval. The Corps of Engineers and DNR permits will
be submitted concurrently with the environmental documents. He presented a timetable on the
Lost Lake project.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously to accept
and approve the federal Environmental Assessment (EA) and the state
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) on the Lost Lake Canal Project
for referral to the Environmental Quality Board for comment.
The consensus of the Council and Mr. Chamberlain was to invite the Planning Commission, the
Parks and Open Space Commission and the Economic Development Commission to the
Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for June 18, 1996 at 7:30 pm, for Bruce
Chamberlain to present the Lost Lake Canal Project and the designs of the redevelopment of the
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1.15 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUND AND HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated this was the agreement to continue participating in the Urban
Hennepin County Joint Cooperation Agreement for FY 1997-1999. The agreement sets forth
broad shared powers for carrying out housing and community development activities. One of
them being Community Development Block Grant programs. The revisions are indicated in the
draft and the Council was asked to review the document.
Councilmember Jessen moved and Councilmember Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION g96-51
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MOUND AND HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carded.
1.17 RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE AUTHORIZATION OF CITY
SPONSORSHIP OF STATE GRANT-IN-AID SNOWMOBILE TRAIL FUNDS.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated this document renewed the City's sponsorship of the state grant
for snowmobile trail funds. The funds come from the DNR.
Councilmember Jensen moved and Councilmember Hanus seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION g96-52
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY SPONSORSHIP OF
STATE GRANT-IN-AID SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
FUNDS.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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SET PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A 30 FOOT WIDE
PLATTED RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN BLOCK 12, LOTS 19-26, 5,
6 & 7 AND BLOCK 14, LOTS 4-17, ARDEN SUGGESTED DATE: JUNE 11,
1996.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen, and carried unanimously to set
June 11, 1996 for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a 30 foot wide
platted right-of-way located between block 12, lots 19-26, 5, 6, & 7 and block
14, lots 4-17, Arden.
1.19
APPROVAL OF VFW PILLOW FLUFF AND SALE OF POPPIES.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Hanus, and carried unanimously to
approve the VFW Pillow Fluff and Sale of Poppies.
1.20 APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT FISH FRY PERMITS FOR SATURDAY,
JUNE 8, 1996.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously to
approve the various permits for the Mound Volunteer Fire Department Fish
Fry on June 8, 1996.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Hanus to authorize the payment of
bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of $254,244.71, when funds
are available. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION AND MISCELLANEOUS:
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DEPARTMENT HEAD MONTHLY REPORTS FOR APRIL, 1996.
LMCD REPRESENTATIVE'S MONTHLY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1996.
LMCD MAILINGS.
PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 1996.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 1996.
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UPDATE ON LAKE MINNETONKA GOOSE CONTROL PROGRAM FROM
LMCD.
G. LETTER FROM MCTO RE: APPROVED BUS ROUTE SCHEDULES.
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INFORMATION FROM THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES RE: 1996
ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN ROCHESTER JUNE 11-14.
PLEASE CONTACT LINDA ASAP IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND.
A PHOTO SESSION WITH LINDA'S PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE HELD
WITH THE COUNCIL AT 6:30 PM TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1996, IN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE CITY ATTORNEY THERE
AS WELL. PLEASE DRESS FORMALLY!
REMINDER: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY
21, 1996, 7:30 PM.
Attest:
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously to
adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 PM.
City Man~g~x,// "
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BILLS
· May 14, 1996
Batch 6043
Batch 6044
Total Bills
$121,859.57
132,385.14
$254,244.71