1974-04-23MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 23, 1974 at 8 P.M. AT THE CITY
OFFICES - 5341 Maywood Road
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Present were: Mayor ~onald Ulrick~ Councilmen Gordon Swenson, Frank Philbrook,
Orval Fenstad and ~klair Hasse; City Manager Leonard Kopp and Attorney David
Kennedy.
PARK COMMISSION POSTER CONTEST
The Mayor awarded the prizes to the winners of the Poster Contest. Roman
Buxbaum received the first prize of $10.00 and $5.00 was awarded to each of
the following:Cindy Brae§elman, John~ Elsner, Tim Hougland and Peter Jeppesen
along with the personal congratulations of the mayor and the accolade of the
council and thc citizens present. The posters were displayed in the council
chambers.
MAYOR PROCLAIM~ MAY PARK ~ RECREATION MONTH
The Mayor made the following proclamation and presented it to the chairman
of the Mound Advisiory Park Commission with his congratulations, and thanks
to the Park Commission for great efforts to improve the parks in the City
o£ Mound. Chairman Alan Greene accepted in behal£ of his commissioners
and himself.
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAIMING TEE MONTH OF MAY
PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreational Activities play a part in the
development of children and population generally, and
WHEREAS, our City has been blessed with large lakes and beautiful
woods, and
WU~EREAS, the Park Commission has worked diligently to upgrade
existing playgrounds and develop new parks and playg~rounds,
and
W]tERF~S, it is the intent of the l~rk Commission to meet in the
various neighborhoods during May,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Donald Ulrick, Mayor of the City of Mound, in
the State of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the month of
May as Park and Recreation Month.
IN WITNESSWNEREOF I have hereunto set m~ hand and caused the seal
of the City of Mound to be affixed, this 23rd day of
April, 1974.
~/ Do~ld Ulrick
The Minutes of the April 9, 1974 meetin9 w~r¢ presented. The name of
Frank Zuhlk¢ was corrected to James Euhlk¢ by Councilman Philbrook. (Pa§¢
35 PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENi~ATIONS) Hasse moved and Swenson seconded a
motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Thc vote was unanimously in
favor, so carried and accepted.
The City Manager recammended the bids of Thttrk Bros. Chev. for 16,190.00
and take the offer of the trade-in for the 1966 Dump Truck of $2~200.00
Swenson moved and Hasse seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 7h-lO0
RESOLUTION ACCEPTINO BIDS FOR SNOWPLOW AND TRUCK
AND AWARDING BIJ] TO THURK BRCS CHEV. FOR $16,190.OO
LESS $2,200.00 FOR TRADE IN OF1966 DUMP TRUCK
The vote was unanimously in favor
THREE POINTS CORNER
Mrs Alfred N. Tart was spokeman for a group of citizens living at the SeaHorse
Condominium~ who objected to the junky condition of the Braun property on the
corner of Three Points Blvd and Commerce Blvd. They also said they had observed
cars speeding on Three Points Boulevard and asked that both conditions be
corrected.
The City Manager said they had already given Mr Braun s warning notice about his
property but the speeding was hard to clock because of :the curve and the hilly
nature of the road~, howevcrthe police would be alerted to the problem.
The Mayor thanks Mrs. Tart for her interest and the interest of her group in
improvin9 conditions in Mound. She replied that it was her town too and she
was plannin~ on spending the rest of her life here beside beautiful Lake Minnetonka.
~'~3SEUMBULLDING
The Park Commission recommendations were discussed. ~
Councilman Swenson stated that the park beside the Museum was not beinG used
by Mound citizens.
Councilman Philbrook asked for Park Commission Chairman, Alan Greene to give
his opinion.
Alan Greene stated that whatever they did they should do it now as the
building needed immediate attention.
C~uncilmaa Fhilbrook stated that the buildin9 could be restored~ we will
need it and it would be a shame to destroy it and he stated the cost of
restoration seemed too high. Funds could be solicited fram the public
and service clubs to help pay the cost.
Haas% allow the building to stay and repair the windows and install heavy
screens to prevent further window breakage.
Swenso~ the Senior Citizens did not want the building°
Ulric~ protect the building by boardin9, up the windows and paintin9 the
boards to match the buildin9.
Ulrick moved and Fenstad seconded a motion ~
BE IT MOVED~ by the City Council that the Museum Buildin§ be protecte~ until
further use of it can be detemined. All work and use to be under the
inspection of the Building Inspector.
~e roll call Vote was:
Philbrook Aye
Swenson Nay
Fenstad Aye
Hesse Aye
Ulrick Aye
So carried.
ISLAND PARK HALL
The staff was directed to have the plumbing facilities.: repaired or .replaced
and have the furnace checked for adequacy.
RESTAURANT LICENSES
Fenstad moved and Hasse seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 72-101 RESOLUTION ~RANTIN@ RESTART LICENSE RENEWALS FOR
CURRENT YEAR TO:
House of Moy
Mound Lanes
v~ Club
Stage I
R. E. Martin
Thri£ty Drug
The vote was unanimously in favor
Paul~s Store
A1 & Alma's
Briarwood Inc
Koffee Kup
American Legion
Surfside Inc.
ON SALE BEER LICENSES AND OFF SALE BEER LICENSES (3.2%)
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 7~-102
RF~OLUTION GRANTING ON SALE BEER LICENS~ RENEWALS; TO:
Al.& Alma's Mound Lanes
Paul's Store
AND GRANTING OFF gm~LE BEER LICENSES RBN~WAL~ TO:
Paul's Store
Mound Lanes
Piggly Wiggly
Briarwood Inc
Thrifty Btu§
A1 & Alma's
Grimm's Store
National Foods
Pete's Prize Pantry
Surfside
The vote was unanimously in favor.
GAMES OF SKILL AND DANCE LICENSE RENEWALS AND BOWLING ALLEY RENEWALS
Swenson moved and Hasse seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 7h-i 03
RESOLUTION GRANTING GAMES OF SKILL AND JUKE BOX
RENEWALS TO:
A1 & Alma's Paul's Store
Mound Lanes American Legion
Briarwood Inc Surrside Inc
VFW Club No. ~113
AND GRANTING RENEWAL OF BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE TO MOUND
LANES AND DANCE LICENSE RENEWAL TO SURFSI~E INC.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COUNTY ROAD 15 IMPROVEMENT REQUEST
City Manager outlined the proposal. The Mayor opened the meeting to questions.
Ralph McMillan - What is the need?
Answer - T- Intersection at Commerce and Shoreline is slow and hazardous.
Ed Johnson - Stated County study had not been completed,-why now?
Answer - They are making up their budget and we have committment to the State
to upgrade the Commerce and Lynwood Boulevards intersection.
Alan Greene - He supports the concept of an MSA Improvement. Will it be an over-
pass or an under-pass? He feels the lumber yard drainage is an
eye-sore.
Answer - The crossing will be on grade with a gradual building up of the approach.
All drainage will probably be under ground.
Kurt Carlson - Will this be a h lane highway? Who initiated this project?
Answer - This will not be a h lane highway but a [j~ root street. This plan is
part of the Central Business ~istrict Plan.
Ron Adams - Looks like the making of a hazardous corner, has the concept of one
way streets been considered?
Answer - Yes, with using Auditors Road going west,.access to Commerce would again
present another problem.
James guhlke - As this is a long ran9e plan there seems to be no immediate need
for it now.
Ed Johnson - Is this the plan and recommendation of Hennepin County?
Answer - This is a very preliminary plan
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Orval Fenstad - Planning should include connection to Hi§hway 12 via 110.
Frank Philbrook - Oouldn't the city put the priority on 110 rather than 157
Answer - Safe routes first, convenience has second priority.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 74-104
RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO CONSTRUCT
BY-PASS. ON COJNTY ROAI] fl S, A COMMERCIAL CITY STREET
FROM CYPRF_Jkq LANE TO LY1Y~OOD BOULEVAR~
Roll Call Vote
Fenstad Aye
Hesse Aye
Philbrook Abstain
Swenson Aye
Ulrick Aye
So resolved
COMMENTS AND SUC/}ESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRF~ENT
Stairways at Chester Park
Chuck Coykendall has stairway plan, only four feet wide and turns to prevent it
being used in the winter as a snowmobile route; all boats would have to be
launched by water at some other access point.
Alan Greene stated that he recommended approval by the council, the stairway would
be of wood construction, hand rail on either side, a permanent structure with-,a
snowmobile track along side of it, all construction subjegt to regular inspection
procedures.
Inspectmp - Would the ramp be blacktopped?
Chuck - No
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 74-105 RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT TO BUILD A
STA/HT~AY ON COMMONS FOR ACCESS TO THE CLUSTER DOCKS
ON DEVON COMMONS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Note: John ~alkup asked if the city's liability insurance would cover the stairway.
Answer: Public property would be covered by city's liability insurance.
BILLS
A list of bills totaling ! $24.00 was presented for consideration. Swcnson
moved and Hesse seconded a motion to pay the list of bills presented where
funds are available. The vote was unanimously in favor. The list is on file
in the office of the City Clerk. (Bills April 23,1974)
APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Ulrick moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 74-106 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DOROTHY
SCHOLTZ TO THE HUMANRIGHTS COMMISSION (Term expires
12-31-197 )
The vote was unanimously in favor.
FIRE PREVENTION
Gene Gervais, Fire Chief and Mike David, Fire Marshattof the Mound Volunteer Fire
Department were present to inform the council of progress and problems of the Fire
Departmemt.
They have set up a model of apartment buildings showin9 floor plans, gas shut-offs,
gte. Stickers are supplied to homes through the schools to mark the bednoem windows
of children and invalids. S~ickers will be available at the reception desk at the
City offices.
Swenson stated that the fire department should be commended for their work and should
receive the full cooperation of the Inspection Department !.in securin§ plans for as
many of the multiple dwelling units as possible and all of the new ones.
Hasse recommended that the Inspection Department supply plans of all new buildings~
Fire Department said all they really needed was the floor plans show,n§, gas and
water shutoffs {and any other utility deemed pertinent).
GEORGE JOHNSON SEWER AND WATER PROBLEM - discussed
FLOOD INSURANCE - discussed
LABOR CONSULTANT FEES - discussed
BIKE HIKE PATHS - hold one on Gommerce until Minnetrista §ets their sewer in.
WYCHWOOD BEACH - outline swimming area with bouys.
SCHOOL DRAINAGE - discussed could run 10 to 15 thousand
CONNECTION FEES RESOLUTION AMENDED
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion ~
RF~OL~TION Th-10? RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
NUMBER
?h-96
AND
EXTENDINO APPLICATION DATE FROM APRIL 9, 1972
TO MAY 15, 1972 A1Vi] PROVII]ING FOR CONNECTION BATE
TO MOUND MUNICIPAL WATER SUSTEMWITHIN SIX MONTHS.
The vote was unanimously in favor
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to adjourn until the meetin§ of May
12, 1972 st 8 P.M. st the City Offices. The vote wes unanimously in favor~ so
carried and adjourned.
-- Leo~ard L. Kopp~ City~i~ana§er