1975-08-12MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST
MOUND CITY OFFICES
1Z, 1975 at 7:50 P.M. at the
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Present were: Mayor Donald Ulrick, Councilmen Frank Philbrook, Tim Lovaasen,
Gordon Swenson and Orval Fenstad who arrived at 9:50 P.M. for cause; Attorney
Curtis Pearson and Manager Leonard Kopp.
MINUT ES
The minutes of the meeting of July ZZ, 1975 were presented for consideration. Philbrook
moved and Swenson seconded a motion to accept the minutes of July Z2, 1975 meeting as
presented. The vote was unanimcusly in favor, so carried and accepted.
MEETINGS
Lovaasen moved to have the City Council meet every Tuesday. Ulrick moved to table
this matter and Lovaasen seconded this motion. The vote was unanimously in favor of
tabling. Minutes corrected to include reason for tabling - Fenstad not present at this
time, would be present later in meeting and they wanted a full council consideration.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Item Z
Dr. Charles Carlson
Lot 29 and Part of Lot 30, Brookton
Lake Front Variance requested
Dr. Carlson was present.
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-300
Roll Call Vote
Swens on
Lovaas en
Philbr ook
Ulrick
RESOLUTION GRANTING LAKE FRONT
(Lot 29 and part of Lot 30, Brookton)
Aye - Temporary building, could be moved, like a fish house
Nay - Not a temporary foundation, so not like a fish house
Nay - Not a temporary building
Aye - Unusual topography
Tie vote motion fails
VARIANCE
Philbrook moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to refer Dr. Carlson's problem back
to the Planning Commission for consideration of his alternate plans. The vote was
unanimously in favor, so carried.
Item 3
Jo s eph Sanko
Lot 1 Block 4; Lots 10-13 inclusive and Lots 28 and 29, Block 10,
Request front and side yard variances
Seton
Joseph Sanko was present.
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-301
Vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION GRANTING FRONT AND SIDE
YARD VARIANCES (Lot 1, Block 4, Lots 10-13
inclusive and Lots 28 and 29, Block 10, Seton)
(16 foot front yard variance and 1 foot six inch
side yard variance)
Item 4
Howard Spaulding
Lot 7, Block 7, Highlands
Front yard variance requested
Howard Spaulding was present.
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Ulrick moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-302
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION GRANTING LAKE FRONT VARIANCE
WITH STIPULATION BUILDINGS ENCROACHING ON
PARK PROPERTY BE REMOVED AT COMPLETION
OF ADDITION (Lot 7, Block 7, Highlands)
Item 5
Jessie Jacobson
Part of Lot 1 metes and bounds,
Lot size variance requested
Block 1, Shirley Hills Unit C
Mrs Jacobson was present.
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75- 303
The vote was Philbrook nay and Swenson,
RESOLUTION GRANTING LOT SIZE VARIANCE
(Part of Lot 1, Block 1, Shirley Hills Unit C
Plat 62030 Parcel 1020) Conditional that no other
variances be granted and providing all set back
requirements are met.
Lovaasen and Ulrick Aye.
Item 6
Zeb Hanson
Lot 14, Skarp and Lindquist Ravenswood
Lake front variance requested
Nits Hanson was present.
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-304
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION GRANTING LAKE FRONT VARIANCE
BUILD HOUSE ADDITION AND DECK (Lot 14,
Skarp and Lindquist Ravenswood)
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Item 7
Sharon Gross
Lot 13, Skarp and Lindquist Ravenswood
Lake Front Variance requested
No one appeared so the council did not consider the appeal of the Planning Commission de~nial.
Item 9
Dave Lau
Lots 34 and 35, Whipple Shores
Side yard variance requested
Mr Lau was present.
Swenson moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-305 RESOLUTION DENYING SIDE YARD VARIANCE
(Lots 34 and 35, Whipple Shores)- possible fire
hazard
Fhe vote was unanimously in favor of denial.
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SMOKING AREAS DESIGNAT ED
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-299
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "SMOKING" AND
"NO SMOKING AREAS IN THE CITY OFFICE
BUILDING AND THE ISLAND PAi{K HALL
DOCK AT THAMES PLACE
Mr and Mrs. James Gable were present.
Svcenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75- 306
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION APPROVING A DOCK AT
THAMES PLACE AND RESTRICTING ITS
USE - fee to be waived
BIDS ON FIRE EQUIPMENT
Gene Garvais was present.
Swenson moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-308
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND ACCEPTING
BID OF ARROW TANK AND ENGINEERING CO.
FOR TRUCK BODY AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE
FIRE TANK TRUCK
Note:
The Mayor commended the Fire Department for saving the city approximately
$10,000.00 by buying the parts and assembling the equipment themselves; the
council echoed his thanks.
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
SURVEY OF COMMONS
Philbrook moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-309 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE SURVEY OF WAURIKA AND WAUWANOSSA
COMMONS - from Revenue Sharing Funds
The vote was unanimously in favor
STOP SIGN GULL LANE AND THREE
POINTS BLVD
The Police Department recommended that no stop sign be authorized on Gull Lane and
Three Points Blvd.
Lovaasen moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-310 RESOLUTION ORDERING FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN
THE INTERSECTION OF THREE POINTS BLVD AI
GULL LANE
The vote was unanimously in favor
FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR FOOTBALL GAMES
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Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-311
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION PERMITTING SCHOOL DISTRICT
#277 TO DISPLAY FIREWORKS AT THE FOOT
BALL GAMES ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
AUGUST 29; SEPTEMBER 26; OCTOBER 3; and
OCTOBER 15.
TEMPORARY BEER LICENSE
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-312 RESOLUTION GRANTING TEMPORARY BEER
LICENSE TO THE MOHAWK JAYCEES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE WATER FESTIVAL
August 17, 22, 23 and 24, 1975.
The vote was unanimously in favor
FLUORESCENT LIGHTS
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-313
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF DREWS
ELECTRIC FOR~ OF FLUORESCENT
LIGHTS REWIRE
STREET IMPROVEMENT BEDFORD AND ESSEX
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-314 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREi~ARATION OF
REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT (Project 75-58
Bedford and Essex Street Improvement)
The vote was unanimously in favor
STREET LIGHT REQUEST
Philbrook moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75- 315
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION ORDERING INSTALLATION OF
STREET LIGHT AT INTERSECTION OF
GLASGOW ROAD AND DALE ROAD
YOUTH COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS
Frank Philbrook reported the resignations of Larry Johnson, Michael I~oenig, Greg
Maertz, Tasha Maertz andG. aYle Hardin from the Youth Commission..
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Philbrook moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75- 316
The vote was unanimously in favor.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESIGNATIONS OF
LARRY JOHNSON, MICHAEL KOENIG, GREG
MAERTZ, TASHA MAERTZ AND GAYLE
HARDIN FROM THE MOUND YOUTH COM-
MISSION.
NOTE: Resignations should be in writing.
YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Lr/rick moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
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i~ESOLUTION 75- 317
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ADULT MEMBERS
TO THE MOUND YOUTH COMMISSION-
Marjorie Cooper and Pat Baunof
Ulrick moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-318
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION APPOINTING STUDENT MEMBERS
TO THE MOUND YOUTH COMMISSION-
Pam Willette, Vicky Anderson and Kevin Barnes
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRESENT
Jame Bedell complained that he was not recognized during the hasty action of the council
in granting a lot size variance to Jessie Jacobson. The mayor apologized for
not noticing Mr. Bedell's efforts for recognition during the Jacobson lot size
variance matter.
Diane Arneson was happy about council action in regards to stop signs on Gull and 3 Pts
Blvd.
Jeanette Gellman wanted to know why council does not use the new PA system.
Note: Orval Fenstad arrived at 9:50 P.M.
MEET INGS
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion to remove from the table the matter of
meetings on every Tuesday evening. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75- 319
Roll Call Vote
Fenstad Nay
Swenson Aye
Philbr ook Aye
Lovaasen Aye
Ulrick Nay
So resolved
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES AND ADOPTING
RULES OF PROCEDURE TO PROVIDE FOR A
MEETING EVERY TUESDAY EVENING (2nd and
4th Tuesdays to be business meetings)
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Swenson moved and Fenstad Seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75- 320
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNI
The vote was unanimously in favor
BILLS
A list of bills totaling 118,476. 12was presented for consideration. Swenson moved and
Philbrook seconded a motion to pay the following bills where funds are available. The
roll call vote was unanimously in favor.
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Discussed:
Police Contract
Ridgewood Tax Forfeit Land
License Fees
Stratford Lane Survey
Housing for the Elderly
Depot Lease
RIDGEWOOD- JONES STREET IMPROVEMENT
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-321
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS (Construction Improvement 75-2)
Bids August 22 to Council August 26, 1975
Note: This is a readvertisement as engineer did not advertise in the official newspaper
the fir st time.
MSA STREET IMPROVEMENT
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75- 322
The vote was unanimously in favor
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF
REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT TUXEDO ROAD
CLYDE ROAD TO BRIGHTON COMMON (MSA
FUNDS)
Discussed:
Watershed District Minutes
Nursing Service
WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Philbrook moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-323 RESOLUTION APPOINTING BEVERLY ANDERSON
TO THE WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES
PLANNING BOARD - for the remainder of 1975
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The vote was Ulrick nay, all others aye.
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to adjourn until the meeting of August
28, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. at the Mound City Offices. The vote was unanimously in favor,
so carried and adjourned.
~eo~ard L. Kopp-, ~it~ ~M~l~ge~
barbara Hey~-~an, ~y Clerk