1996-10-08MINUTF3 - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER $, 1996
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, October 8, 1996 at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Liz Jensen and Phyllis Jessen.
Absent and excused: Mark Hanus. Also in attendance: Acting City Manager Gino Businaro, City
Attorney Curt Pearson and Acting City Clerk Linda Strong.
The following interested citizens were also present: Sue Wilkens, Doc and Dottie Meier, Marilyn
Byrnes, Dotty O'Brien, Elta Erickson, Gert Fevert, Bill Darling, Milbert Mueller, Doug Anderson,
Bradley Wolfe, Veto Schwalbe, Gene Gravell, Lyle Loehoors, Eric Montvedit, Betty Strong, Bernice
Putt, Gladys Johnson, Vera Johnson, Rita Pederson, Bev Botko, Cathy Bailey, Leah Weycker, Tom
Casey, Peter Meyer, Mike Aspelin.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were moved by Councilmember Jessen and seconded by Councilmember Ahrens.
A roll call vote was called. The vote on the following consent items was 4-0, Hanus absent and
excused.
1.0
RESOLUTION g96.99
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL PERMITS FOR
PRIVATE STRUCTURES ON PUBLIC LANDS KNOWN AS
DEVON COMMON, "BATCH gg" DOCK SITES 41824,
42406, 42961, 43020, 43080, 43120, 43180, 43234, 43420 AND
43450.
Jessen moved, Ahrens seconded, carried unanimous.
1.1
RESOLUTION//96-100
RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPLICATION OF STEVE
CODDON FOR A CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LANDS
PERMIT.
Jessen moved, Ahrens seconded, carried unanimous.
1.2
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO MOUND CITY CODE
SECTION 500, RE: FEES FOR VARIOUS LICENSES AND PERMITS. SUGGESTED
DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 1996.
Jessen, Ahrens, unanimous.
1.3 STREET LIGHT REOUEST FOR GROVE LANE AND BEACHWOOD ROAD.
Jessen, Ahrens, unanimous.
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1.4 APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF TWO CEMET~Y LOTS FROM DONALD
Jessen,
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Jessen,
1.6.
Jessen,
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NIELSON TO WALTER AND LAVONNE NESKE.
Ahrens, unanimous. .
APPROVAL OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PERMITS FOR 11/23/96, 12/15/96 AND
2/7/97.
Ahrens, unanimous.
PAYMENT OF BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $247,156.02, ~ FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE.
Ahrens, unanimous
APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1996 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
Councilmember Hanus had submitted changes to the Minutes but he was absent. Councilmember lensen
suggested continuing the Minutes until 10-22-96.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously to continue the
Minutes until October 22, 1996.
1.8 RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION AND VARIANCE FOR LOTS 4-
8, BLOCK 2, AVALON, RANDY MORIARTY, 4536 DENBIGH ROAD AND ROBERT
BAUMGARTEN, 4552 DENBIGH ROAD. CASE g96-31.
Mayor Polston stated the applicant had requested this item to be continued until October 22, 1996 City
Council meeting.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Jessen, carried unanimously to continue P & Z
Case g96-31 until the October 22, 1996 City Council meeting.
1.9
RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR AHRENS, 4673 ISLAND
VIEW DRIVE, TO INSTALL AN UNDERGROUND PIPE ON DEVON COMMONS.
Ahrens stated a four fifths vote was needed to pass this type of resolution. She recommended deferring
this item until October 22, 1996, when a full Council will be present.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Jessen, carried unanimously to defer the Public
Lands Permit of 4673 Island Park Drive until October 22, 1996.
1.10 PUBLIC HEARING: UNPAID WATER AND SEWER BILLS.
Mayor Polston opened the Public Hearing regarding the unpaid water and sewer bills for the current
year. He asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak regarding this item. There was no
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one. Mayor Polston closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Ahrens moved, Councilmember Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION g96-101
RESOLUTION ADOPTING DELINQUENT WATER &
SEWER ASSESSMENT BILL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$47,956.88, TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY
AUDITOR AT 8% INTERF3T, LEVY//13743.
(The actual amount will decrease before the certifying date of November 15, 1996, as residents may
still pay their delinquent utility bill with an additional $25 administration fee.)
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.11 PUBLIC HEARING: CBD PARKING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS.
Mayor Polston opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak
on the CBD Parking Maintenance Assessment.
Gene Gravell, and Brad Wolfe, Mound Masonic Lodge, had questions regarding the ownership of their
parking lot and signage on the lot being needed to keep people that lived in the next door apartment
building from parking over night and during Masonic events. They also asked about the amount being
assessed. They had a notice dated July 1996. He was told that a document with the correct amount
of $284.59 had been sent to the Lodge in August. Once they were aware of the correct amount, they
did not question the amount. Councilmember Jensen stated that all of the CBD assessments went down
some as the seal coating of the parking lots in the CBD was paid for by the City through Liquor Store
profits this year.
Councilmember Ahrens moved, Councilmember Jessen seconded the following resolution as
recommended:
RESOLUTION g96-102
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 CBD PARKING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT
OF $9796.18, TO BE CERTIFIED TO TIlE COUNTY
AUDITOR AT 8% INTEREST, LEVY//13744.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.12 REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL RE:
WESTONKA SENIOR CITIZENS - CATHY
COORDINATOR.
FUTURE BUILDING PLANS,
BAILEY, SENIOR CITIZEN
Cathy Bailey spoke with the Council regarding the relocation process the Westonka Senior Citizens are
going through. They want to remain a part of the community. She mentioned the Senior Foundation.
A group of the Seniors had toured four other Senior Centers that day and had several ideas for one of
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their own. Cathy stressed that the City of Mound partner with them in location, support and interest.
Councilmember Jensen is a member of the Westonka Community Center Task Force that has been
researching the development of either a new facility or to remodel the current facility. The direction
has been to demolish the current building on Commerce. Decisions were being made now as to what
and where to build a new facility. This new facility may or may not have room for the Senior Center.
The options before the Task Force were briefly discussed. Jensen stated the School Board had to make
some preliminary plan decisions soon. Bailey thanked the Council for their concern.
1.13 PROPOSAL FOR CITY INVOLVEMENT IN A PUBLIC SKATING RINK ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY WESTONKA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOCATED WEST
OF POND ARENA - PETER MEYER. t
Peter Meyer, member of the Parks and Open Space Commission, spoke with thJ Council regarding the
proposed public skating/hockey rink that the Parks Commission, Hockey Association and School District
would like to have constructed on School District//277 property on Commerce Blvd. He asked that the
Council allocate $3200 for leveling and birming the rink site this fall. He had estimates of
responsibilities each organization would incur to provide this skating rink for this winter and the winter
of 1997. One of the City's responsibilities was estimated at 4 hours a day to clean and resurface the
ice. The time frame is 8 - 10 weeks. The Council consensus was the need for the rink is there.
However, they had several questions: liability, winter Park Department staff is very small, bathrooms,
could this be located on City owned property?
City Attorney Curt Pearson suggested the City, School District and Hockey Association should enter
into a Joint Powers Agreement, outlining who was responsible for what responsibility and for what time
frame. This Joint Powers Agreement would have to be approved by all three entities involved.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously to direct staff to
work with the School District and Hockey Association to prepare a contractual
agreement, a "Joint Powers Agreement" so the City can become involved in the
proposed skating rink on School District Property.
1.14 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
Doug Anderson, 1750 Shorewood Drive, came before the City Council. He referred to the auto
accident that occurred at the mid-block crosswalk on County Road 15 recently. He asked the
Councilmembers that had voted to reinstall this crosswalk to take whatever steps possible to remove the
crosswalk. He stated the safety efforts that were installed were not working.
Peter Meyer came before the City Council. He commented on the tax forfeit property on Birch l_ane
that had been released for sale through the County. He mentioned retaining this for Park Land
acquisition.
1.15 PROPOSED DISSOLUTION OF RELATIONSHIP WITH WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN
SERVICES PLANNING BOARD, A.K.A. SUBURBAN ALLIANCE.
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Acting City Manager Gino Businaro stated the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board has
closed its doors, leaving a financial obligation to the joint powers cities. City Attorney Curt Pearson
stated the City probably does have a legal obligation. Consensus was to defer the item until the October
22nd meeting.
MOTION by Jess,n, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously to defer action
regarding W.H.H.S. (Suburban Amance) until October 22, 1996 when more
information could be obtained.
1.16
.INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
A. DEPARTMENT HEAD MONTHLY REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER.
LMCD REPRESENTATIVE'S MONTHLY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER. PLEASE
NOTE THAT IN THIS REPORT ARE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS YOU
HAD AT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. ALSO NOTE A
CLARIFICATION FROM JIM FACKLER, PARKS DIRECTOR, REGARDING
QUF_3TION #4 & #5.
MATERIAL PREPARED BY BRUCE CHAMBERLAIN IN PREPARATION FOR
THE OCTOBER 17, 1996 WORKSHOP MEETING WITH THE MINNEHAHA
CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT AND OTHERS RE: LOST LAKE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING THIS
MATERIAL WITH YOU TO THE MEETING.
LETTER FROM NORM COLEMAN, MAYOR, CITY OF ST. PAUL, INVITING THE
CITY OF MOUND TO ATTEND A CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS SET FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1996 IN ST. PAUL. WE
CAN SEND UP TO 6 PEOPLE. I THOUGHT 1T WOULD BE APPROPRIATE
TO INVITE 4 MEMBERS FROM THE EDC WHICH WOULD INCLUDE
COUNCILMEMBER JENSEN AND BRUCE CHAMBERLAIN AND MYSELF. IS
THIS OK?
REMINDER: LEAGUE OF MINNF3OTA CITIES REGIONAL MEETING IS
SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1996 AT THE NEW
WATERTOWN CITY HALL. THERE IS AN AFTERNOON PROGRAM
BEGINNING AT 2 PM, SOCIAL HOUR BEGINS AT 5 PM, FOLLOWED BY
A DINNER AT 6 PM. PLEASE LET LINDA KNOW IF YOU ARE
INTERESTED IN ATTENDING. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS ALSO
THE SAME DAY AS THE SCHEDULED WORKSHOP WITH THE MCWD
RELATED TO THE LOST LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. YOU COULD
ATTEND THE AFTERNOON SESSION BUT WOULD HAVE TO MISS THE
EVENING DINNER AND PROGRAM. THERE ARE OTHER REGIONAL
MEETINGS SCHEDULED AROUND THE STATE BUT THE CLOSEST IS
WATERTOWN.
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REMINDERS ON UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1996 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 7:30 PM
DISCUSSION WILL BE HELD TO THE PROPOSED 1997 BUDGET.
PLEASE BRING COPIES QF THE BUDGET WITH YOU TO THE MEETING.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1996 - WORKSHOP MEETING WITH MCWD - 7:30
PM, CITY HALL.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1996 - CANVASSING OF THE MUNICIPAL
ELECTION - 7:30 PM.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1996.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1996.
Gino Businaro, Acting City Manager, stated that Tuesday, October 8th had been "Cities Day" for
Minnesota Cities Week sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities. He stated Linda Strong, Acting
City Clerk, prepared an Open House day at city hall. She gave a brief report.
City Attorney Pearson suggested this meeting be continued until October 17, 1996, when there will be
a special joint meeting with the Council, EDC and MCWD.
Attest: Acting City ~4erk
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens and carried unanimously to continue the
meeting until October 17, 1996. This portion of the meeting was closed at 9:20 pm.
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BILLS.
October 8, 1996
BATCH 6093 $ 95,275.83
BATCH 6094 151.880.19
Total Bills $247,156.02
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