1996-10-22MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 22, 1996
The City Council of the City of Mound, t-Iennepin C0unW, Minnesota, met ~n regular sess~o~ o~
Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said
City.
Those present: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Mark Hanus, Liz Jensen and Phyllis Jessen
(arrived at 7:45 pm). Absent and excused: Andrea Ahrens. Also in attendance: City Manager
Edward J. Shulde, Jr., City Attorney Curt Pearson, Building Official Jon Sutherland and Acting City
Clerk Linda Strong.
The following interested citizens were also present: Robert Floeder, Bill and Lorraine Dunkley, Jim
Koch, Amy Cicchese, Lorrie Ham, Daryl Geyen, Mark Reschke, Joe Zylman and Micheal Aspelin.
The Pledge of Allegiance was receited.
1.0 APPRECIATION TO MERRITT AND DARYL GEYEN, AL & ALMA'S, FOR
PARTICIPATION DURING LAKE MINNETONKA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
EXERCISE ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1996.
Police Chief Len Harrell informed the Council of the continuous participation of the Geyen's and A1
& Alma's Supper Club in local events. He introduced Lt. Bill Chandler of the Hennepin County
Sheriff's Office and Tim Tumbull from Hennepin County Emergency Preparedness. Mayor Polston
presented Daryl Geyen with an appreciation plaque Lt. Chandler presented Daryl with a plaque from
the Hennepin County Water Patrol for Geyen's years of generosity.
The following items on the *Consent Agenda were moved by Councilmember Hanus and seconded by
Jensen. The roll call vote was unanimous 3-0, Ahrens was absent. Jessen arrived after the vote.
*CONSENT AGENDA
*1.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1996 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous. Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
'1.2 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 1996 REGULAR
MEETING.
Hanus, lensen, unanimous. Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
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'1.3 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 15, 1996 COMMITTEE OF TIlE
WHOLE MEETING..
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous. Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
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'1.4 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.
At the' request of the applicant, this item was removed and continued until November 12, 1996.
· 1.6 VARIANCE FOR DECK, WILLIAM DUNKLEY, 3016 WESTEDGE BLVD., LOT 1,
BLOCK 1. HALSTEAD ACRES. CASE//96-54.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous 3-0. Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
RESOLUTION//96-104
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LAKE SIDE SETBACK
VARIANCE FOR A DECK AT 3016 WESTEDGE BLVD.,
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HALSTEAD ACRES 2ND ADDITION, PID
23-117-24 33 0012, PZg96-54.
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MINOR SUBDIVISION (LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT), ROBERT FLOEDER, 3027
BLUFFS LANE, AND RONALD EMMONS, 3019 BLUFFS LANE. CASE//96-55.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous 3-0. Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
RESOLUTION//96-105
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR SUBDMSION
(LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT) FOR LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK
2, THE BLIYFFS, PID'S 22-11%24-44 0002 &0003, PZg96-55.
· 1.8 VARIANCE FOR ADDITION TO HOUSE, JAMES KOCH, 4398 WILSHIRE BLVD.
CASE//96-56.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous 3-0. Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
RESOLUTION g96-106
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE RECOGNIZING
AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING FRONT YARD
SETBACK TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN
ADDITION AT 4398 WILSHIRE BLVD., LOTS 87 & 100 &
P/86, PHELP'S ISLAND PARK FIRST DIVISION, PID 19-
117-23 24 0022. PZ#96-56.
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VARIANCE FOR I)DITION TO BET kCIt B Ghg&Glg, MARK RgSCnK :, 4737
ABERDEEN ROAD. CASE//96-57.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous 3-0. Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
RESOLUTION//96-107
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SETBACK VARIANCES TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE ADDITION AT
4737 ABERDEEN ROAD, LOTS 10 & 11, BLOCK 5, DEVON,
PID 30-117-23 22 0036. PZ#96-57.
*1.10 VARIANCE TO RECONSTRUCT DWELLING, LORI & JERRY MAREK, 4829
ISLAND VIEW DRIVE. CASE//96-58.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous 3-0. Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
RESOLUTION//96-108
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SETBACK, LOT AREA, AND
HARDCOVER VARIANCES TO ALLOW
RECONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING AT 4829 ISLAND
VIEW DRIVE, LOT 8, BLOCK 13, DEVON, PID 25-117-24
11 0033. P&Z//96-58.
*1.11 VAR/ANCE FOR DECK REPLACEMENT & EXPANSION, STEVE & MARY
CHASE, 1765 JONES LANE. CASE//96-59.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous 3-0. Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
RESOLUTION//96-109
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SETBACK VARIANCES TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A DECK AT 1765 JONES
LANE, LOT 5, BLOCK 1, REPLAT OF HARRISON
SHORES, PID 13-117-24 22 0030, P&Z//96-59.
'1.12
BID AWARD: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING SNOW REMOVAL.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous 3-0.
RESOLUTION//96-110
'1.13 PAYMENT OF BILLS.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous 3-0.
Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
RESOLUTION APPROVING WIDMER BROS. AS THE
SNOWPLOW CONTRACTOR FOR THE 1996-97 SNOW
SEASON FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
PARKING LOTS.
Ahrens absent, Jessen arrived after vote.
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Councilmember Jessen arrived at 7:45 pm
1.5
RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR AHRENS, 4673 ISLAND
VIEW DRIVE, TO INSTALL AN UNDERGROUND PIPE ON DEVON COMMONS.
Hanus, Jensen, unanimous 4-0. Ahrens absent.
RESOLUTION//96-103
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR AN UNDERGROUND PVC
WATER PIPE TO BE LOCATED ON DEVON COMMON
ABUTTING 4857 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE, DOCK #43520.
1.14 REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY.
The Council discussed the land had been retained on 2-5-82 for Wetland purposes. Joe Zylman has
requested the release of this property for sale to adjoining property owners. Mr. Zylman of Waters
Edge Invetsment Co. plans to develop the adjacent parcel and would like to incorporate this land into
the development. The Parks Director, City Planner, Parks Commission and Planning Commission all
recommended that the City retain this property for wetland purposes. Councilmember Hanus stated that
the plans for the development required several variances.
MOTION by Polston, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously for the City to
retain ownership of PID 13-117-24 22 0249, 5490 Three Points Blvd., that part of
Lot 25, Lafayette Park, for wetlands and not to release it for sale to adjoining
properties.
1.15 REQUEST FOR BEER SALES - STEVE BEDELL, "BY THE WAY SNACK SHOP" FOR
1997.
Mr. Bedell had submitted a letter requesting this item to be continued until the November 26, 1996 City
Council meeting.
1.16 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
There were none.
1.17 DISCUSSION: SUBURBAN ALLIANCE.
City Manager Ed Shulde summarized the issue. He stated there is an estimate of debt proposed to be
distributed among the member cities. Mound apparently, did not participate for several years and then
began participating again. In 1993, the City rejoined for a fee of $50. Discussion included staff costs
and budgets not reflecting true activity. City Attorney Curt Pearson stated that the documents provided
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in information shows no signatures by anybody. He wondered if we ever signed them.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously to direct City
Manager and City Attorney to research and identify if the City has a cqntractual
obligation with the Suburban Alliance.
1.18 RESOLUTION ELECTING TO BEGIN PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING
INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES ACT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1997.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated the Council did not respond in time to be included in the 1996 program.
The City is now eligible for inclusion in the 1997 Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. A resolution
needs to be approved and submitted by November 15, 1996 to take advantage of any grant or loan
programs during 1997. Shukle also mentioned that the city of Minnetrista would like to cluster with
the City of Mound in the requirements needed to participate. The Council consensus was to participate
in 1997 without Minnetrista clustering with Mound to see how the program will benefit Mound. It is
possible Mound may consider "clustering" with Minnetrista in 1998.
lessen moved and lensen seconded the following resolution as presented:
RESOLUTION//96-111
RF~OLUTION ELECTING TO BEGIN PARTICIPATING IN
THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT
PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES ACT CALENDAR YEAR 1997.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.19 ADD-ON -- MAYOR POLSTON DISCUSSED WITH COUNCIL BOND OPTIONS
AVAILABLE FOR THE CITY OF MOUND TO CONSIDER IN THE SUPPORT OF A
WESTONKA SENIOR CENTER.
Mayor Polston wanted to discuss with the Council information on the different types of bonding
available should the City want to participate with some financial support of a new Westonka Senior
Center.
1.20 COMMENTS ON PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER
10, 1996.
Councilmember Hanus commented on a motion by the POSC to the City Council "for the City to take
no more actions directly associated with the dredging or project related preparatory action on the Lost
Lake Canal dredging until such time that all the issues associated with it have been resolved". He
would like the Council to deny acceptance of the motion because if the Council were to follow this
recommendation the project would be guaranteed to have any permits denied by issuing authorities. He
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stated new discoveries are made all of the time and these actions create a chain of reactions. He also
stated this motion was made before the special meeting held on October 17, 1996 with the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District, DNR, Mound advisory Commissions and the Council.
MOTION by Polston, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously to communicate
with the Parks and Open Space Commi~ion that after meeting with the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District, that the Council has great hopes that the project will be
a go and the Parks and Open Space Commimion should also be supportive and
promote the project to the public.
1.21 INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
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SEPTEMBER 1996 FINANCIAL REPORT AS PREPARED BY GINO BUSINARO,
FINANCE DIRECTOR.
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MEMO FROM JIM MILLER, LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES RE: NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND 1997 NLC POLICY AND
STEERING COMMITTEES. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE ADVISE SO WE
CAN SUBMIT YOUR NAME FOR CONSIDERATION.
LMCD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 25, 1996
MEETING.
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PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE POLICIES PREPARED BY COMMITTEES OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES (AMM). ADOPTION OF
THESE POLICIES WILL TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 14, 1996 IN ST. PAUL.
(BOOKLET INSERT - COUNCIL)
E. PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION MINUTES - OCTOBER 10, 1996.
F. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 1996.
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THANK YOU LETTER FROM THE SOUTHWEST TRAIL ASSOCIATION FOR
CITY SUPPORT.
REMINDERS: CANVASSING OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION IS SCHEDULED
FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 7:30 PM.
CITY OFFICES ARE CLOSED NOVEMBER 11, 1996 IN OBSERVANCE OF
VETERAN'S DAY.
ANNUAL LAEGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES LEGISLATIVE POLICY ADOPTION
CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 22ND IN MINNETONKA AT
THE RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL. PLEASE ADVISE LIN-DA AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.
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MOTION by Jensen seconded by Hanus and carried unanimousl~ to ad~ou~ the
meeting at 8:50 pm.
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Attest: Acting City Clerk
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BILLS.
.October 22, 1996
BATCH 6102
$225,044.26
Total Bills
$255,044.26