1975-05-13MINUTES OF THE
COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13,
MOUND CITY OFFICES
1975 at
7:00 P.M. at the
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1Present were: Mayor Donald Ulrick, Councilmen Tim Lovaasen, Orval Fenstad,
and Frank Philbrook; City Manager Leonard Kopp and attorney Curtis Pearson.
Gordon Swenson was in the hospital for surgery.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the April 22, 1975 meeting were presented for consideration.
moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the April 22,
meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. So accepted.
Philb r o ok
1975
The Minutes of the April 29, 1975 meeting were presented for consideration. Philbrook
moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the April 29, 1975
meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. So accepted.
BI- CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
Charles Jackson and Mary Lou Philbrook of the Bi-Centennial Committee presented
the council with a Bi-Centennial flag and gave a brief report of plans under way to
write a short history of Mound and make up a time capsule that would contain pictures
of Mound citizens among other materials.
STORM WATER RESEARCH
Michael A. Zagar gave a report on the proposed use of the Mound Sewage Plant for
storm water treatment research. The project is under the Minnehaha Watershed
District and Mr Zager is with Eugene A. Hickok and Associates, their engineers.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT - Car Lot
No one was present.
Lovaasen moved and Philbrook seconded a motion to table this matter.
vote was Fenstad Nay and all others aye.
The roll call
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Item 3
Mr s Violet Sworsky
Lots 1-6 inclusive; Lots 20 and 21 and 1/2 of vacated street, Block 15,
Request subdivision of land
Avalon
James Bedell appeared to represent Mrs. Sworsky. After some discussion of the
width of the easement the motion stated 20 foot wide easement.
Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-178 RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF
CHAPTER 22 O1F THE CITY CODE REGARDING
THE DIVISION OF PROPERTY (Lots 1-6, 20 & 21,
including 1/2. Vacated Street, Block 15, Avalon)
The vote was unanimously in favor
Item 4
Harold R. VanZanten
Lot 13, Block l0, Shadywood Point
Side Yard Variance requested
Philbrook moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75- 179
RESOLUTION GRANTING SIDE YARD
(Lot 13, Block 10, Shadywood Point)
The vote was unanimously in favor
Item 5
Bud Schlee
Lots 16, 17, 18 and the east 1/2 of 15,
Front yard variance requested
Block 10, Highlands
VARIANCE
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Mr Schlee was present.
Fenstad moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-180 RESOLUTION GRANTING FRONT YARD VARIANCE
(Lots 16, 17, 18 and east 1/2 15, Block 10, The
Highlands) 9. 6 variance
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Item 7
Richard Smith, Woodcrest, Inc.
That part of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 and that part of Gov't Lot 5,
Township 117, Range 24 and also Outlots 1 and 2, Westwood
Request Land l~latting
Section 23,
Mr Smith and his engineer were present. The Park Commission recommended that
Outlots A and B be dedicated to the City of Mound by warranty deed.
The mayor ask the engineer to evaluate the soil and drainage of outlots A and B. The
l=~blic Work Director, Robert Miner was also requested to investigate this and make
a report to the council.
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-181 RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING FOR "WOODCREST
ADDITION ON JUNE 10, 1975, A PROPOSED SUB -
DIVISION
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Note: Woodcrest promoters will bring their plans to the Park Commission on May 15,
William T. Frommes
Lot 15, part of Lot 16, Halstead Heights
Fence Variance l~equested
Mr Frommes was present. The City Manager recommended a 6 foot stockade
wooden fence on the side yard be allowed.
l:~nilbrook moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-182 RESOLUTION GRANTING FENCE VARIANCE
Halstead Heights)
The vote was unanimously in favor
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(Lot 15,
V & S JEWELRY AND R. & L. SAMPLER
Mr Anderson was present
Philbrook moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-183 RESOLUTION GRANTING SIGN PERMIT ON
CONDITIONS (R & L Sampler, Men's Clothing and
V & S Jewelers) (Hold Harmless Agreement and
$100000.00 liability Insurance)
The vote was unanimously in favor.
OVER NIGHT PARKING
After considerable discussion Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion to table.
The vote was Lovaasen nay and all others aye.
RIDGEWOOD ROAD REPORT
Greg Franke reported on Ridgewood Road
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
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RESOLUTION 75-184 RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING
I4t~ARINC ON IMlmROVt~M~.NT (l~iclgewoocl l~oacl-
June 10, 1975)
The vote was unanimously in favor
SPECIAL USE PERMIT - Car Lot
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion to remove from the table the matter of
a Special Use Permit for a Car Lot. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Mr Penny was present. He stated he plans for 20 cars for sale in the lot at a time and
he also plans to close up the old driveways that were used for the filling station business.
He also a~reed to the five points stated in Council Memorandum No. 75- 1Z0, and the
three ad~xtional ones proposed tonight.
Ulrick moved and Philbrook seconded amotion to grant
RESOLUTION 75-185 RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL USE
{Used Car Lot - 5309 Shoreline Blvd. )
The roi1 call vote was Fenstad nay and ali others aye.
PERMIT
Note: Fenstad stated that the permit should not be issued until tanks are filled or
removed. The mayor ask the Fire Chief to check and see the status of the tanks.
BEDFORD LANE STREET IMPROVEMENT
Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to table this matter. The vote was
unanimously in favor, so tabled.
JONES LANE IMPROVEMENT
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-186 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION
ON IMPROVEMENT (Jones Lane from Three Points
Blvd. to Lafayette Lane)
The vote was unanimously in favor
NON- SEWERED LOTS
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-187 RESOLU2'ION PROVIDING SEWER FOR NON-
SEWERED LOTS (Lots 9-11, Block 10, Pembroke)
The vote was unanimously in favor
ON REPORT
COUNTY ROAD 15
Five business men appeared at the council to discuss the improvement of County
Road 15; after considerable discussion the staff was instructed to arrange a meeting
and give notice of at least 30 days prior to the meeting to have public discussion about
County Road 15.
TELEPHONE RATE INCREASE HEARINGS
Fenstad moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-188 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BUDGET OF
$7,000.00 FOR CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE RATE
PROCEEDINGS ( Funds from Liquor Fund)
The vote was unanimously in favor
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EXCAVATION PERMIT ORDINANCE
Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to table consideration of the Excavation
Permit Ordinance until a full council is present. The vote was unanimously in favor
HUD GRANT AGREEMENT
Ulrick moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-189 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION JOINT
COOPERATION AGREEMENT
The vote was unanimously in favor
t~IRE TANKER TRUCK
Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-190 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICA-
TIONS AND DIRECTING NOTICE TO BIDDERS
(Tanker Truck for Fire Department)
The vote was unanimously in favor
POLICE SERGEANT
Ulrick moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-191 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SECOND POLICE
SERGEANT POSITION
The vote was unanimously in favor
DOONE PARK DRAINAGE
Public Works Director Miner reported on the Doone Park Drainage.
tion work would be done by outside contract;ors.
The actual construc
DOCK LIST NO. 3
Philbrook moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to accept the Dock List No.
limit #20130 to 24 feet in length.
RESOLUTION ?5- 192
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RESOLUTION GRANTING DOCK LICENSES TO DOCK
LIST #3 AND MAKING STIPULATIONS ON DOCK
SPACE #20130
The vote was unanimously in favor
APPEAL OF DOCK PERMIT DENIAL
R. R. McAthie appeared before the council with a group of his nei~gbbors who
presented a petition to the council asking that McAthie remove his dock from the
channel as it was hazardous to boat traffic on the channel. The dock inspector
stated that the dock was not a navigational hazard and added that Lt Moran of the
Water Patrol concurred with this, judgement.
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion to deny the appeal
RESOLUTION 75-193 RESOLUTION DENYING DOCK PERMIT APPEAL
(Ron McAthie )
The roll call vote was unanimously in favor
DELIQUENT WATER AND SEWER BILLS
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Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-194 RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING FOR DELIQUENT
UTILITY DILLS (June 10~
The vote was unanimously in favor
CEMETERY LOT
Lovaasen moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75- 195
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
TRANSFER OF GRAVES 3 and 4, LOT 49, SECTION
A OF MOUND UNION CEMETERY FROM MAUDE
SEIFERT TO WELANDER-QUIST FOR BURIAL OF
INDIGENT PERSONS
The vote was unanimously in favor
LEDGER CARD READER
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-196 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
LEDGER CARD READER FOR MINI COMPUTER
($2, 100.00)
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Note: It is impossible to get more than one bid as this part attaches to our present
Mini-computer and no other reader would fit.
BANK COLLATERAL
Ulrick moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-197 RESOLUTION APPROVING REPLACEMENT COLLAT-
ERAL (l'st Nat'l Bank of Mpls. and lst Nat'l Bank of
Navar r e )
The vote was unanimously in favor
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRESENT
Gerhardt Henke said that his road has not been restored after the installation of sewer
back in the sixties. The Public Works Director was instructed to inspect the area.
TRANSFERS
Fenstad moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-198 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
FUNDS
The vote was unanimously in favor
BILLS
A list of bills totaling $67,913.77 was presented for consideration. Fenstad moved and
Lovaasen seconded a motion to pay these bills where funds are available. The roll
call vote was unanimously in favor.
The Spring Clean Up was discussed.
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion to adjourn until the meeting of May
27, 1975. The vote was unanimously in favor so carried and adjourned.