1996-12-10Minutes - Mound City Council - December I0, 1996
M/NUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL- DECEMBER 10, 1996
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, December 10, 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: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City
Attorney John Dean Councilmember-Elect Leah Weycker and Acting City Clerk Linda Strong.
The following interested citizens were also present: Amy Cicchese and Vincent Forystek.
The Mayor opened the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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APPROVE AGENDA - At this time items can be added to the agenda that are not listed and/or
items can be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted upon after the Consent Agenda has
been approved.
Nothing was added or removed from the agenda.
* CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to approve the Consent Agenda.
call vote was called. The Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
A roll
*1.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE 11/26/96 REGULAR MEETING.
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
· 1.2 APPROVE THE MINUTES
OF THE
12/4/96 TRUTH
IN TAXATION PUBLIC
HEARING.
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
'1.3 RESOLUTION g96-122
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
APPROVING THE FINAL 1997 GENERAL FUND BUDGET;
SETTING THE FINAL TAX LEVY; CERTIFYING THE
FINAL LEVY AND APPROVING THE OVERALL BUDGET
FOR 1997.
· 1.4 RESOLUTION//96-123 APPROVING CEMETERY FEES FOR 1997.
This resolution raises the charge for cemetery lots at Union Cemetery from $300 to $350 per lot for
residents and from $600 to $650 for non-residents. Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
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· 1.5 APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RE: VARIOUS FEES AND LICENSES.
(To be handed out Tuesday evening)
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
The changes to the City Code will be revised in the Code Book and published in The Laker as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 80-1996
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 510:00, SUBD. 3; SECTION
510:10, SUBD. 2; SECTION 510:15, SUBD. 3; SECTION 510:20,
SUBDS. 1, 3, 4, 6, AND 8; SECTION 510:25, SUBDS. 4, 5, 6, 7, AND
8; AND SECTION 510:40, SUBDS. 6 AND 8; OF THE CITY CODE
AND ADDING SECTION 510:31, SUBDS. 1 AND 2A TO THE CITY
CODE, ALL RELATING TO FEES
The City of Mound Does Ordain:
Section 510:00, Subd. 3 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Subd.
No.
3
Subd.
No.
2
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
405:00 Arcades Annual 199.99
Per Machine 100.00
Section 510:10, Subd. 2 of the City Code
is amended to read as follows:
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
Cigarette Sales
Cigarette Sales -
440:10 Annual !2.99
Monthly ~ nn
Vending Annual 50.00
24.00
2.00
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Subd.
No.
Subd.
No.
Subd.
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Section 510:15, Subd. 3 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
488:05 Tree Surgeon Annual ~2.ff~ 30.00
Section 510:20, Subd. 1 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Related Code
Section
410:10
Conditions
Type of License and Terms Amount
Amusement Annual,
Devices per machine 25.~ 35.00
Section 510:20, Subds. 3 and 4 of the City Code are amended to read as follows:
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
3 455:05 Dog
4
Subd.
No.
6
Subd.
No.
Two year, neutered or
spayed, with proof ..e.vaa..
Two year, unneutered or
unspayed t400
8
455:05 Duplicate tag
15.00
25.00
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Section 510:20, Subd. 6 of the City Code
Related Code
Section
455:05
Type of License
Late applications
Section 510:20, Subd. 8 of the City Code
Related Code
Section
480:00
Type of License
Restaurants, Cafes
is amended to read as follows:
Conditions
and Terms Amount
On or before
May 10 add .59 1.00
is amended to read as follows:
Conditions
and Terms Amount
Annual 5.99 10.00
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Subd.
No.
Section 510:25, Subds. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the City Code are amended to read as follows:
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
4 800:15
5 800:15
On-Sale Liquor
(Class A) Annual
Initial Application
per applicant
Additional Investigation
500.00
500.00
On-Sale Wine Annual 299.09
500.00
150.00
300.00
300.00
50.00
15.00
3.00
6 800:15 Club
7 800:15 Special Sunday
(Class B)
8 810:15 Beer
Annual ~ nn nn
Annual 299.90
Annual On-Sale 299.99
Annual Off-Sale 25.99
Temporary Daily Permit 19.99
plus per day after 3rd day 2.99
Section 510:31, Subds. 1 and 2 are added to the City Code and shall read as follows:
Section 510:31. Miscellaneous Fees and Charges.
Subd. Related Code
No. Section Type of Fee
1 Return Check
Conditions
and Terms Amount
Per Check $20.00
Per Search $20.00
2 Search/Special
Assessments
Section 510:40, Subd. 6 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Subd. Related Code Conditions
No. Section Type of License and Terms
6 350:475 Fencing/Retaining Per Application
Amount
!5.99 25.00
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Section 510:40, Subds. 7 and 8 of the City Code are amended to read as follows:
Subd. Related Code Conditions
No. Section Type of License and Terms Amount
7 350:530 Zoning Variance Per Application 50.00 100.00
8 350:525 Conditional Use Permit 200.00 250.00
350:755 Vacations Per Application 2~ru2.~t~2~ 250.00
Subd.
No.
10
Section 510:40, Subd. 10 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Related Code Conditions
Section and Terms Amount
350:520 Per Application 200.00
Type of License
Zoning Amendment
250.00
ORDINANCE NO. 81-1996
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 520:00, SUBDS. la(3), 1.b, Ih, 3
AND 10 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO FEES AND DELETING
SECTION 520:00, SUBDS. 7 AND 8 DUE TO DUPLICATION
The City of Mound Does Ordain:
Section 520:00, Subd. la(3) of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Subd.
No.
Related Code
Section Type of License
Conditions
and Terms Amount
1
a(3)
300:20
Building Permit,Fire Suppression
Permit & Inspection Fees. Permit fees for all building permits and fire
suppression permits, and other inspection fees, shall be charged
according to the t-988 1994 Uniform Building Code, Section ~ an~r~x
tl~zowgh-3iM~, "T~'~'~ Nc, 2 A n..aa:-~ D~...~:, ~ ,, 107 "TABLE
1-A - BUILDING PERMIT FE~."
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Section 500:20, Subd. lb of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Subd.
No.
Related Code
Section Type of License
Conditions
and Terms Amount
1.b.
311:00
Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation
Definition: All terms used in this Subdivision b shall be interpreted as defined in the
Minnesota Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Code.
Fees Required: The Building Code Department, before issuing any permit for the
construction, installation, alteration, or repair of any furnace, boiler, heating or power
plant or system, or any device or equipment connected therewith, or for any other
device connected to, or to be connected with, any chimney or stack, or for the
construction, installation, alteration, addition or repair of any cooling piping and
equipment, or of any air conditioning system or ventilation system, or sheet metal
duct work or equipment therewith, or of any refrigeration plant or equipment, shall
require the payment by the applicant for such permit, fee or fees in the amount
herein required.
Contract Prices
(including labor and materials)
Fee
$!5.00. 20.00 minimum or 1% of contract price,
whichever is greater
$50,0ni 99 to e<nn nnn nn
~<flh flf~l fir +,. ~1 I~fl f~flf~ fVI
~1 fl/'~fl nnn nn ~_A
The cost of installations, alterations, additions, or repairs as used in this Subdivision
b shall include all labor and material supplied by the contractor. In addition, it shall
include all materials supplied by other sources when these materials are normally
supplied by the contractor.
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Subd.
No.
1.h.
Section 520:00, Subd. Ih of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
MS 473.121,
Subd. 24
Sewer Availability_ (SAC) Charge. In accordance with regulations of
the Metropolitan xx~+~....~ ... r-~,.~.~....... ,.-,~:~:~.~........~..... Council Environmental
Ser¢ices and the City of Mound, the Building Code Department shall
collect a Sewer Availability (SAC) Charge on Building Permits issued
for each building or structure to be constructed or connected to the
Metropolitan Disposal System.
Subd.
No.
3
Section 520:00, Subd. 3 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
310:00 Plumbing Permit Fees
Definition: A plumbing fixture shall be taken to mean and include any sink, laundry
tub, bathtub, wash basin, drinking fountain, water closet, floor drain, or any other
plumbing device arranged to be connected with the sewer or portable water system,
either directly or indirectly.
1. Permit fee shall be $!5.99 20.00, plus $8.00 per fixture and $8.00 per rough
in only, setting fixture only, and fixture without waste connection (sill cock).
2. $5.00 per 100 feet of pipe or fraction thereof.
3. $3.00 per 100 feet of repair or fraction thereof.
4. $15.90 20.00 for outside sewer and/or water inspections.
5. $15.99 20.00 for private water well inspection.
The permit fee for the installation of gas piping for use in connection with a
plumbing system shall be as set out in the fee table contained in Subdivision c, Gas
Piping, above.
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Section 520:00, Subds. 7 and 8 of the City Code are deleted due to duplication.
Subd.
No.
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
7
plus per !et 5.00
8
Subd.
No.
i0
Section 520:00, Subd. 10 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Related Code
Section Type of License
Conditions
and Terms Amount
330:75 Plats &
Subdivision*
*Preliminary Plat 159.09 200.00
*Final Plat !09.00 150.00
Minor Subdivision
(Lot Split) 59.99 75.00
NOTE:
Plus $7.00 10.00 per lot over 2 lots
Escrow Deposit 1,000.00
Escrow fees will be assessed for all extra expenses to City.
ORDINANCE NO. 82-1996
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 540:00, SUBD. 3 AND
SUBD. 13, SUBSECTIONS a AND b OF THE CITY CODE
RELATING TO FEES
The City of Mound Does Ordain:
Subd.
No.
Section 540:00, Subd. 3 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
600:45
Treatment Rates
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Sewer Rates
Residential
Quarterly Charge
Quarterly sewer charge
For 10,000 gallons or less $29.$5
All over 10,000 gallons,
per 1,000 gallons 1495
Minimum Quarterly Bill 29.$5
NOTE: The above minimum applies to each single
family dwelling or apartment which is in accord-
ance with existing sewer department policy.
37.25 Minimum
2.35
37.25
Commercial, Including Large
Apartments
Monthly Charges
Monthly Sewer Charges
(Large Users)
For 3,000 gallons or less $19.39
All over 3,000 gallons, per
1,000 gallons 1.95
NOTE: Minimum Monthly Bill
per apartment 19.39
12.50 Minimum
2.35
12.50
Single Family Dwelling - The sewer rate shall be based on the actual usag
or the first quarter actual water usage, whichever is less.
Two-Family Usage and Multiple Dwelling Usage - Is computed on the same
basis as a single dwelling, except that the total quarterly charges on all such
properties shall not be less than the number of units multiplied by the $19.29
12.50 per month, minimum charge per unit. Water used but not placed into
the sanitary sewer may be deducted providing it is metered.
Dwellings Connected to Sewer but not Connected to Municipal Water - Shall
pay a quarterly rate of $25.79 44.30. If such users wish to pay sewer rates
based on gallons of water used, they can purchase a water meter from the
City and have their own plumber install the meter on their well.
Commercial and Industrial - The quarterly sewer rate is based on the actual
amount of water used each month on the same cost scale as residential (see
above). Water used but not placed into the sanitary sewer may be deducted
providing it is metered.
Availability Charge - All dwellings not connected to the sanitary sewer must
pay an availability charge of $~9.E5 37.25 per quarter whether occupied or
vacant.
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Late Fee Penalty- For all bills not paid on or before the due date specified
on the bill, a 10% late fee will be added.
Section 540:00, Subd. 13, subsections a and b of the City Code are amended to read as
follows:
Related Code Conditions
Section Type of License and Terms Amount
13 610:45
Water Gallonage Rates
a. Service charge of $1.29 1..35 per month, per account
b. For all water consumed;
$ !.!0 1.20 per 1,000 gallons
SET PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A MODIFICATION TO THE ZONING MAP TO
REZONE CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES FROM R-1 TO R-lA.
SUGGESTED DATE: JANUARY 14, 1997.
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
'1.7 SET PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT, A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND RELATED
VARIANCES FOR THE "MAPLE MANORS" RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. SUGGESTED
DATE: JANUARY 14, 1997.
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
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RESOLUTION #96-124
APPROVING THE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MOUND AND METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES (MCES) RE: INFLOW/INFILTRATION CONTROL
PROGRAM.
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
'1.9 APPROVAL OF HOUSING GOALS AGREEMENT UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES ACT.
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
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*1.10 RESOLUTION #96-125
ESTABLISHING MEETING DATE AND TIME OF THE MOUND
HRA BOARD.
The resolution states the meeting date will be the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm, at Mound Cit~
Hall, prior to the regular City Council Meeting.
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
*1.11 PAYMENT OF BILLS.
Jensen, Ahrens, unanimous.
1.12 EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:35 pm the Mayor continued the council meeting and excused the council into an Executive Session.
At 7:55 pm the Council returned into regular session. City Attorney John Dean summarized the Executive
Session stating it was to discuss the proposed purchase agreement for property in the Auditor's Road
realignment. He reviewed the provisions and changes. The attorney recommended the Council approve
the purchase agreement subject to the changes and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to take the
necessary steps to finalize the purchase by the end of 1996.
MOTION by Ahrens and seconded by Jensen to approve the proposed purchase agreement
for the Carlock property for the realignment of Auditor's Road in conjunction with the Lost
Lake Canal project and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to proceed as necessary
to finalize the purchase by the end of 1996. The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1.13 REQUEST FROM STEVE BEDELL TO SELL BEER FROM "BY THE WAY SNACK SHOP"
LOCATED AT 4801 SHORELINE.
At the request of the applicant, the item was removed from the agenda.
1.14 EXECUTIVE SESSION #2
City Manager Ed Shukle stated the Council was going into Executive Session to discuss possible litigation
regarding a criminal case with a local property owner. He stated Mr. Craig Mertz, Prosecuting Attorney
for the City, was present and this item would be discussed in a client/attorney conference. The Council
excused themselves at 7:59 PM. They returned at 8:45 pm. City Attorney John Dean summarized stating
they discussed pending and threatening litigation against the City and how to proceed in this matter.
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1.15 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
Vince Forystek, 3131 Inverness Road. He asked why the Council was meeting in secret. He did state that
he was not in attendance before the Council left the chambers.
previous summarization for Mr. Forystek.
1.16 INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
Do
Attorney John Dean reiterated his
DEPARTMENT HEAD MONTHLY REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 1996.
LMCD REPRESENTATIVE'S MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 1996.
REMINDER: COMMIT-FEE OF THE WHOLE AND SECOND COUNCIL MEETING
OF DECEMBER ARE CANCELLED.
REMINDER: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1996 AT
AL & ALMA'S.
ADD ON ITEMS:
1.17 PHYLLIS JESSEN APPRECIATION DAY - DEC. 31ST.
Mayor Polston stated he would like to designate December 31, 1996 as Phyllis Jessen Appreciation Day
in the City of Mound. He stated she has been on the Council for 13 years and before that on the Parks
and Open Space Commission. She had worked very hard and deserves recognition.
MOTION by Polston, seconded by Ahrens and carried 3-0, Jessen abstained, to designate
Tuesday, December 31, 1996 as Phyllis Jessen Appreciation Day in the City of Mound.
1.18 KEVIN SORBO RECOGNITION
Mayor Polston stated he had been in conversation with Kevin Sorbo's agent. Kevin is the actor who plays
in the television series "Hercules". He was raised in Mound and graduated from Mound Westonka High
School. He informed the Council that if we were to name the street he lived on an honorary name of
"Sorbo Lane" or something similar; and to rename Langdon Park to Kevin Sorbo Park, he would be in
Mound next year for a dedication. He would gladly sign autographs for a fee and then turn those monies
over to the City for future development of the newly acquired Veteran's Park. The Council also discussed
Mr. Sorbo participating in the City Days Parade in June of 1997.
MOTION by Polston, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously to add to the current
street name of "Forest Lane" the name "Kevin Sorbo Lane" in honor of Kevin Sorbo.
This would be an honorary street name, mailing addresses of the residents living on Forest
Lane would not have to be changed.
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Mayor Polston stated letters would have to be written soon and arrangements would have to be prepared
for the dedication in 1997.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 pm. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Meeting was adjourned.
City Manager
Attest: Acting City Clerk
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BILLS
December 10, 1996
BATCH 6113
$243,715.93
BATCH 6114
Total Bills
92,375.54
$336,091.47
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