1975-11-04120
MINUTES OF
THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4,
the MOUND CITY OFFICES
1975 at 7:30 P.M. at
Present were: Mayor Donald Ulrick, Councilmen Gordon Swenson, Frank Philbrook,
Tim Lovaasen and Orval Fenstad; and City Manager Leonard L. Kopp.
The Mayor made the following Proclamation:
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The schools represent the best efforts of the
community, the state, and the nation to improve the quality of life;
and
WHEREAS, Defining the schools' goals and evaluating their
results are the responsibilities of an informed and involved
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, There is a widespread need for better communi-
cation and more cooperative relationships between professional
educators and the community,
Now, Therefore, I, Donald Ulrick, Mayor
(mayor or other official)
of the Cit_5~_nf l~ound , do hereby designate
(city)
November 16-November 22, 1975, to be American Education Week
and do urge all citizens to--
[] Reaffirm their commitment to improving education on all
levels, and
[] Translate that commitment into action by visiting local
schools.
On behalf of the entire
MINUT ES
The minutes of the meeting of October 28, 1975 were presented for consideration.
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to accept the minutes of October Z8,
1975 meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried and
accepted.
BLUFFS SUBDIVISION
Present were Gary Nelson and Ron Bastyr representing the Bluffs interests.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-416
RESOLUTION' TO ACCEPT THE STREETS AND
UTILITIES IN THE BLUFFS .ADDITION CONDITIONALLY
- Posting $5,000.00 to assure compliance
- Observe items 1 thru 7 of McCombs Knutson letter of
October 31, 1975, attached.
The vote was unanimously in favor
WOODCREST SUBDIVISION
Present were Gary Nelson, Ron Bastyr representing the Woodcrest interests and Jack
Soderberg, Northern States Power representative. Mr Soderberg stated that a special
rate is being charged for underground installation of utilities if done when the other
utilities are being installed in the area. Richard Smith representing the Bluffs was
also present and asked that a letter of credit be considered instead of the bond as
proposed and also ask that the streets and curb and gutter installation be considered
separately and not combined with the consideration for water, sewer and storm
drainage.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-417
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PLANS AND SPECS
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WATER, SEWER AND
STORM DRAINAGE IN THE BLUFFS SUBDIVISION
AND THE POSTING OF A BOND OR A LETTER OF
CREDIT FOR $2Z5,000.00 TO GUARANTEE COMPLI-
ANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Item i
Ralph Martin
Lots Z1 and ZZ - Subdivision
Request Special Use Permit
of Lots 1 and 32,
Skarp & Lindquists Ravenswood
Mr and Mrs Martin were present.
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-418 RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
A SPECIAL USE PERMIT - Lots 21 and 2Z, Subdivisio~
Lots 1 and 32 Skarp and Lindquist Ravenswood - to
store boats - Hearing set for November 25, 1975
The vote was unanimously in favor
Note: Item Z no one appeared will be placed on agenda of November 12, 1975.
Item 3
Lots 4 and 21, Block 7, Woodland Point
Variance as part of site is in Flood Plain
Mr and Mrs Jeffrey Fazendin were present. The council advised the necessary steps
to get the property certified for use as a building site, stating that sewer and water
would have to be extended and a street constructed all at the expense of the benefitted
property owners.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to table this matter for further study.
The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried.
Item 4
Lot 4, Skarp and Lindquists Glen Arbor
Street front and side yard variance
This item was not on the agenda but Donald Theme was present and asked to be heard,
pleading that the season made it necessary to build as soon as possible. The mayor
stated that if the council had the opportunity to view the property it might be more to
Mr Thorne's advantage. Mr Thorne requested an immediate consideration.
Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-419
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANT NO
VARIANCES AND ALL SET BACKS BE MAINTAINED
(This would deny the application for variance. )
Roll Call vote
Fenstad Aye
Philbr ook Aye
Swens on Aye
Lovaasen Aye
Ulrick Nay -appeal not on the agenda
So resolved and petition and appeal denied
PROPOSED WELL
Eugene Hickok of Eugene A. Hickok and Associates, Inc. appeared before the council
and explained the different ways of drilling a well, their relative merits and costs, and
the reasons for test holes and explained many pertinent facts about wells and water
systems maintenance and operational costs and problems.
Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-4Z0 RESOLUTION APPOINTING EUGENE A HICKOK AND
ASSOCIATES, INC AS ENGINEERS FOR A PROPOSED
WELL PROJECT AND DIRECTING THE ENGINEER TO
PREPARE PLANS AND SPECS FOR A TEST HOLE
AND A WELL TO BE DRILLED ON MUNICIPAL
PROPERTY
The vote was unanimously in favor
Discussed:
I. P. Roof damage and insurance offer
Sign on Anderson Bldg. - contact school art dept.
Commis sion Appointments
PARK COMMISSION
Lovaasen moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
P~ESOLUTION 75-421
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT STEPHEN L. HURST TO
FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF JAMES SCRUTON
ON THE PARK COMMISSION (Term expires 1Z-31-77)
The vote was unanimously in favor
ACTING CITY MANAGER
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Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-422 RESOLUTION APPOINTING BARBARA HEYMAN AS
ACTING CITY MANAGER November 7 and November
26 through December 7, 1975 while City Manager is
on vacation
The vote was unanimously in favor
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to adjourn until the meeting of
Wednesday, November 12, 1975. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried and
adjourned.
Att e st:
LeonArd L. Kopp, ~City Mahager
Barbara Heyman, City~lerk