1996-06-25MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 25, 1996
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, June 25, 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 I-Ianus, Liz Jensen and
Phyllis Jessen. Also present: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., Building Official Jon Sutherland,
City Attorney Curt Pearson and Acting City Clerk Linda Strong.
The following interested citizens were also present: Clayton "Jay" Duggan, Debbie and Ray Baylor,
Denise Bonnema, Gaylen Thostensen, Michael Pride, Stephanie Coon, John Boyer.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed those in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 RECYCLOTTO WINNER
Mayor Polston announced that Douglas Hellerud had won 300 Westonka Dollars for his recycling
efforts.
1.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 11, 1996 REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously to approve the
Minutes of the June 11, 1996 regular City Council Meeting.
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APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 18, 1996 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Itanus, and carried unanimously to approve the
Minutes the June 18, 1996 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
1.3 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: STREET VACATION - CHURCHILL
LANE, MICHAEL AND CARRIE MCDONALD, 3018 CHURCHILL LANE, PID# 24-117-
24 44 0146, PZ#96-18.
Mayor Polston reopened the continued public hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished
to either speak in favor or against the vacation of a portion of Churchill Lane.
Michael McDonald, 3018 Churchill Lane approached the Council. He is the applicant and stated that
he had been maintaining this area for a long time and would like to upgrade the area.
Being no more comments from the public, Mayor Polston closed the public hearing.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated that the applicants have requested the vacation of the 230 foot
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wide platted right-of-way located between Block 12, Lots 19-26, 5, 6, and 7, and Block 14, lots 4-17,
all in Arden. He stated the staff and Planning Commission recommended approval. Councilmember
Hanus stated that there were actually two issues here; the vacation of Churchill Lane and to approve
variances to recognize an existing nonconforming street frontage and front yard setback to allow for the
already constructed decks.
Hanus moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution as proposed:
RESOLUTION//96-62
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF AN
UNIMPROVED PLATTED RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS
CHURCHILL LANE LOCATED BETWEEN BLOCKS 12
AND 14 IN ARDEN. PZ//96-18.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Hanus moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution as proposed:
RESOLUTION/}96-63
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE
RECOGNIZING EXISTING NONCONFORMING STREET
FRONTAGE AND FRONT YARD SETBACK TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF ONE CONFORMING
DECK AND ONE NONCONFORMING DECK AT 3018
CHURCHILL LANE, LOTS 19, 20, 21 BLOCK 12, PID//24-
11%24 44 0146. PZg96-18
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carded.
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CASE //96-27: VARIANCE FOR GARAGE ADDITION, CLYDE AND DENISE
BONNEMA, 5513 BARTLETT BLVD., PID 24-11%24 23 0018.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated the applicants have requested a variance to recognize an existing
nonconforming rear yard and lakeshore setback variance to allow construction of a conforming 20' x
30' garage addition. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. Hanus wanted a clause
included that stated the shed would be relocated within one year as stated in the applicants letter.
Hanus moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution as amended:
RESOLUTION g96-64
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO
RECOGNIZE EXISTING NONCONFORMING SETBACKS
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A CONFORMING
GARAGE ADDITION AT 5513 BARTLETT BLVD., PART
OF LOTS 13 AND 14, THE BARTLETT PLACE, PID //24-
117-24 23 0018. PZ//96-27.
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE//96-28: VARIANCE FOR HOUSE/GARAGE ADDITION, CLAYTON DUGGAN
III "JAY". 5117 TUXEDO BLVD., LOTS 13/14, BLOCK 9, WHIPPLE, PID 24-117-24
43 0047.
Jon Sutherland, Building Official, stated the applicant is requesting a side yard setback variance to allow
construction of a conforming 22' x 36' two story addition. The Planning Commission and staff
recommend approval.
Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following proposed resolution:
RESOLUTION//96-65
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE
RECOGNIZING AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING SIDE
YARD SETBACK TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
CONFORMING ADDITION AT 5117 TUXEDO BLVD.,
LOTS 13 & 14, BLOCK 9, WHIPPLE, PID #24-117-24 43
0047. PZ #96-28.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE g96-31: MINOR SUBDIVISION, RANDALL MORIARTY, 4536 DENBIGH ROAD,
LOTS 6, 5, & NELY 1/2 OF 4, BLOCK 2, PID 19-11%23 24 0008.
City Manager Ed Shulde stated the applicant had requested this item to be pulled from the agenda. The
Planning Commission had recommended denial and he was going to reapply with different plans.
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CASE//96-32: VARIANCE FOR GARAGE/SECOND FLOOR ADDITION, RAYMOND
BAYLOR, 4790 NORTHERN ROAD, 1/2 OF LOT 27 & W OF 28, SUBDIVISION OF
LOTS 1 & 32, SKARP & LINDQUIST'S RAVENSWOOD, PID 18-117-23 33 0027.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated the Planning Commission had many concerns and had
recommended denial. The applicant, Raymond Baylor was present and stated to the Council his rebuttal
to the Planning Commission's decisions.
MOTION by Jensen to approve as the Staff recommended, directing staff to
prepare a resolution of approval for the variance and bring it back to the Council
at the July 9, 1996 meeting. Motion was seconded by Hanus and carried
unanimously.
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~.-'"~.8 CASE//96-33: MINOR SUBDIVISION, BOYER BUILDING CORP., 2978 AND 2988
.....'" PELICAN POINT CIRCLE, LOTS 13 & 14, BLOCK 1, PELICAN POINT, PID 19-117-23
42,0038 & 0039.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated the Boyer Building Corporation has applied for a minor
subdivision to relocate a lot line in the manner required by Mound City Code Section 320. He stated
the development consists of double units with a common wall that straddles the lot line. In the case of
this unit, the commons wall was built in the wrong location and the developer is proposing to move the
lot line to the common alignment position. The amount of the shift is less than one foot.
Ahrens moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution as proposed:
RESOLUTION//96-66
RESOLUTION
FOR 2978/2988
14, BLOCK 1,
AND 31-0139.
TO APPROVE A MINOR SUBDIVISION
PELICAN POINT CIRCLE, LOTS 13 &
PELICAN POINT, PID//19-117-23 42 0038
PZ//96-33.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE g96-34: GALEN & WANYCE THOSTENSEN, 5024 BARTLETT BLVD., LOT 6,
BLOCK 3, JOHN S. CARLSON, PID 24-117-24 12 0002, VARIANCE FOR SHED.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated this was reviewed by the Planning Commission last night, June
10, 1996 and the applicant requested it be on tonight's agenda. The applicant is seeking a variance to
allow construction of a 10' x 10' portable storage building that will be nonconforming to the north front
yard setback.
Ahrens moved and Jessen seconded the following proposed resolution:
RESOLUTION//96-67
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NONCONFORMING
SHED AT 5024 BARTLETT BLVD., LOT 6, BLOCK 3,
JOHN S. CARLSON, PID//24-117-24 12 0002. PZ//96-34.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 SET PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MEYER'S MOUND SERVICE TO OPERATE AN
AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS AT 2620 COMMERCE BLVD.
SUGGESTED DATE: JULY 9, 1996.
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MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Jessen, and carried unanimously to set July 9,
1996 for a public hearing to consider the approval of an amended Conditional Use
Permit for Meyer's Service to operate an auto repair business at 2620 Commerce
Blvd.
1.11 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
There were none.
1.12 APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT - STEPHANIE COON, 4729 ISLAND
VIEW DRIVE.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated the item was denied at the last Council meeting because of the
private structures on public lands and this not being allowed. He suggested removing the playhouse and
flag pole from the public land permit and allowing the applicants to replace the stairway and repair the
retaining wall. Discussion referred to the Commons Task Force and their research and development
of a plan to handle private structures on public lands.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously to direct the
staff to prepare a resolution to be brought back to the Council on July 9, 1996, to
include replacement of stairs and repair of retaining wall and to not deal with the
structures at this time.
1.13 PROPOSAL FOR NEW DOCK LOCATIONS - LONGFORD ROAD, BRENSHELL
HOMES/FINE LINE DESIGN.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated the Park and Open Space Commission had recommended the developer
shall repay the cost to the City for the survey of Longford Road ($605.00). Also, when the seven slip
dock is planned, the length and width of each slip size shall be reviewed, and if something other than
a slip size of 10' x 24' is planned, it shall be brought back to the Park Commission for review. They
are recommending that these docks be added to the system. Mr. Behnke, the developer was present.
Hanus questioned staff with regards to clarifying whether there is suitable shoreline left to use in the
computation that Mound can still use within its license with the LMCD. There were questions
regarding the Boat Storage Units (BSU's) and Water Storage Units (WSU's). Council thought the
numbers that were used by the Parks Director were received from the LMCD. Mayor Polston
suggested requesting a letter from the LMCD requesting the number of miles Mound has of Commons
shoreline and the formula they use to calculate how many boats, docks are allowed. Ahrens wanted
to see the Mound Dock Location Map showing our computation of shoreline. Ahrens wanted to see
something on paper from the LMCD and she would also like them to attend the meeting when this is
brought back to the Council.
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MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously to direct staff
to provide the Council with calculations and a Dock Location Map showing how the
computations were done indicating exactly how much shoreline Mound has, and to
have the LMCD confirm their computations and figures in writing regarding the
_amount of shoreline and formula for number of boats and docks for the City of
Mound.
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APPLICATION FOR A CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR WATER
PUMP AND WATER LINE BY DONALD AND GERALDINE SWENSON, 4857 ISLAND
VIEW DRIVE, LOTS 5/6, BLOCK 14, DEVON. DOCK SITE #43520, DEVON
COMMON, TYPE C.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated the applicant has requested a Construction on Public Lands
Permit to allow a water pump and water line to be placed on Devon Common abutting their property
at 4857 Island View Drive to accommodate for lawn sprinkling. There is an existing stairway on the
commons used to access the applicant's dock site. It is procedure to update all existing encroachments
on a site when a new Public Land Permit is applied for. The stairway is in acceptable condition. Staff
and Park Commission recommend approval. Hanus questioned if the pump would have a structure
over it. Then he stated there was plenty of plant screening.
Ahrens moved and Hanus seconded the following resolution as proposed:
RESOLUTION//96-68
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LAND PERMIT FOR A WATER PUMP AND
WATER LINE ON DEVON COMMONS ABUTTING 4857
ISLAND VIEW DRIVE, DOCK SITE #43520.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.15
APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT NO. PW 26-06-96. CSAH
110 AT THREE POINTS BLVD., HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT NO. 9514, AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated the Council had approved the preliminary plans for the traffic signal
installation, approved a resolution and now the agreement needs to be approved and signed.
MOTION by Polston, seconded by Jensen, and carried unanimously to approve the
agreement for a traffic control signal at CSAH 110 and Three Points Blvd., and
directing the Mayor and City Manager to sign agreement.
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PETITION FOR TWO STOP SIGNS TO BE PLACED AT TIlE INTERSECTION OF
LAMBERTON ROAD AND ISLAND VIEW DRIVE. {To be handed out Tuesday evening)
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City Manager Ed Shukle stated there was a petition from the residents of Radnor Road, Lamberton
Road and Island View Drive to install two stop signs at the intersection of Lamberton Road and Island
View Drive. Officer Ewald had researched the request and stated the placement of the signs could be
a problem with all of the close driveways in the area. He did recommend a reduced speed limit sign
to lower the speed limit in the area. Chief Harrell had discussed this with Public Works Superintendent
Greg Skinner and it may be possible to install two stop signs in the area.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously to refer the stop
sign request at Island View Drive and Lamberton Road back to staff so signs can
be placed in a location to comply with the City Code.
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RESCHEDULING THE SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DUE TO THE PRIMARY ELECTION BEING HELD THAT DAY.
SUGGESTED DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 1996.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that the September 10, 1996 regular City Council meeting falls on the
night of the Primary Election and needs to be rescheduled. The suggested date is Wednesday,
September 11, 1996.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen, and carried unanimously to reschedule
the regular Council Meeting of September 10, 1996 to Wednesday, September 11,
1996 the reason being the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September
10th.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS.
MOTION made by Polston, seconded by Jensen to authorize the payment of bills as
presented on the pre-list in the amount of $193,683.23, when funds are available. A roll
call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
MAY 1996 FINANCIAL REPORT AS PREPARED BY GINO BUSINARO, FINANCE
DIRECTOR.
B. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 10, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION.
C. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1996 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION.
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WE STILL NEED TWO MEMBERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO ATYEND THE
SPECIAL MEETING ON THE POLICE SERVICES STUDY SCHEDULED FOR
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1996, 7 PM, AT SHOREWOOD CITY HALL. PLEASE
ADVISE ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHO IS GOING TO ATTEND.
Mayor Polston and Councilmember Jensen will attend this meeting.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1996 IS NOW BEING LOOKED AT FOR A
RESCHEDULED MOUND CITY DAYS. IT IS BEING CALLED MOUND CITY
"DejaVue". SOME OF THE SAME ACTIVITIES THAT TAKE PLACE ON THE
SUNDAY OF THE USUAL CITY DAYS WEEKEND WOULD OCCUR AND THE
FIREWORKS WOULD BE SET OFF THAT EVENING. THIS WILL BE FINALIZED
SOON AND THE NECESSARY PERMITS WILL BE SECURED. DO YOU SEE
ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS APPROACH?
Goose Situation - Mound Bay Park
Hanus mentioned he had received calls regarding the goose droppings at Mound Bay Park early in the
mornings during swimming lessons.. He asked if the company called l_zke Restoration, one that the
City uses, could be contacted to spray the grass at the park to rid the area of geese. City Manager Ed
Shukle stated he would check with the parks maintenance people to have them clean there early in the
mornings.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens and carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 PM.
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BILLS June 25, 1996
BATCH 6062 $193,683.23
Total Bills $193,683.23
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