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March 11, 1992
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 11, 1992
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, March 11, 1992, in the Council Chambers
at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Liz Jensen,
Phyllis Jessen and Ken Smith. Councilmember Ahrens arrived late.
Also present were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk
Fran Clark, City Attorney Curt Pearson, City Engineer John Cameron,
Police Chief Len Harrell, Finance Director John Norman, Liquor
Store Manager Joel Krumm and Insurance Agent Earl Bailey.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 MINUTES
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Smith to approve the
Minutes of the February 25, 1992, Regular Meeting, as
submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
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PRESENTATION OF 1992-1993 COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
PROGRAM - EARL BAILEYt R. L. YOUNGDAHL &
ASSOCIATES
Insurance Agent Earl Bailey summarized the 1992 Insurance Coverage
and premiums. They are as follows:
1991 1992
Property
Crime
Equipment
General Liability
Automobile
Liquor Liability
Emer. Med. Techs.
Public Officials E & O
Police Professional
Worker's Compensation
Bonds
Fireman's A & H
Loss of Income
11,049 9,764 (1)
293 272 (1)
3,296 3,081 (1)
49,772 48,011 (1)
25,285 23,556 (1)
5,148 6,575 (2)
INCL. INCL. (1)
5,757 5,628 (1)
INCL. INCL. (1)
60,770 57,845 (3)
1,238 1,238 (4)
250 250 (5)
331 (1)
TOTAL 162,858 156,551
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Specialty Lines:
(1) League of MN. Cities Insurance Trust thru Berkley
Risk Services
(2) Transcontinental Insurance Co. (CNA) thru John
Crowther
(3) League of MN. Cities Insurance Trust thru E.B.A.
(4) Capitol Indemnity
(5) Health Special Risk
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-25
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE POLICIES,
PREMIUMS AND COMPANIES AS SUBMITTED BY
EARL BAILEY, R. L. YOUNGDAHL & ~SSOCIATES
FOR THE 1992 INSURANCE PROGRAM
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.2 1991 DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS
The following Department Heads presented their annual reports to
the City Council: Liquor Store Manager Joel Krumm, Police Chief
Len Harrell, and Finance Director John Norman.
1.3 GOVERNOR'S BUDGET PROPOSAL
The City Manager explained that the Governor's Budget proposal is
a 8%-plus cut in Mound's revenue base. Based on the current
proposal Mound will lose $155,453 in LGA in 1992. The City Manager
stated that this could mean a cut in personnel if the proposal is
adopted. He also pointed out the inequities of the current
proposal. The Council asked to be kept informed on this subject.
The Manager stated he will be interested to see if out state cities
will be affected the way the metro cities with low revenue bases
are being affected. The Council will discuss this further before
the Committee of the Whole Meeting on March 17, 1992.
1.3 RESOLUTION TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF RESOLUTION #91-72 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4967 WILSHIRE BLVD. FOR THOMAS NICHOLS
The City Clerk explained that there was a typographical error in
resolution #91-72. The applicant's attorney did not bring the
error to the City's attention and did not file the resolution. Now
the resolution has expired and the applicant is now requesting an
extension.
Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-26
RESOLUTION TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF
RESOLUTION #91-72
The'vote was unanimously in favor.
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Motion carried.
1.4 CASE #91-057: RESOLUTION OF DENIAL FOR DENNIS ZYLLA~
(REPRESENTING JAMES & JOSEPHINE SHARP) 4925 GLEN ELYN ROAD,
LOT 22, BLOCK 24, SHADYWOOD POINTt PID ~13-117-24 11
0097
The city Attorney presented the resolution of denial that he
prepared.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-27
RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPLICATION OF
JAMES SHARP AND JOSEPHINE SHARP FOR A
VARIANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4925
GLEN ELYN ROAD
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.5 SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED RENTAL HOUSING ORDINANCE
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to set April 28,
1992, at 7:30 P.M. for a Public Hearing for the Proposed
Rental Housing Ordinance. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
There were none.
1.6 BID AWARD: 1992 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The City Engineer 7 bids were received for the 1992 Lift Station
Improvement Project. The base bids were as follows:
Gridor Construction Inc.
Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
LaTour Construction, Inc.
Penn Contracting, Inc.
Northwest Mechanical, Inc.
Rice Lake Contracting Corp.
Barbarossa & Sons, Inc.
$207,600.00
$212,859.00
$217,985.00
$220,386.00
$218,800.00
$241,800.00
$372,000.00
The Engineer's Estimate in March of 1992, was $219,200 and this
included 10% contingencies.
He is recommending the award go to Gridor Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $207,600. He further explained that if the Council
accepts Alternates B-E that amount would be reduced by $11,800,
resulting in a contract price of $195,800.
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Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-28
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 1992
LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO
GRIDOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE ~MOUNT OF
$207,600
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR & CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
WARI~tNTY DEED TO SELL CITY PROPERTY
The City Clerk explained that this is for the closing on the
property (parking lot behind Donnie's Restaurant) being sold to
Turnquist Properties, Inc.
Jensen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-29 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR~ND CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A WARRANTY DEED TO
SELL CITY PROPERTY
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.8 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of
$262,536.49, when funds are available. A roll call vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
ADD ON ITEMS
1.9 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR SUBDIVISION OF CITY OWNED
PROPERTY
The City Clerk explained that this has to do with the property that
was approved to be sold to an adjoining property owner at the last
Council Meeting. The property is located on the corner of Tuxedo
Blvd. and Brighton Blvd. and the sale of part of our property will
take an encroachment off city property. The city Attorney pointed
out that the part that was sold should have been subdivided off so
there are not future title problems.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-30
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR SUBDIVISION
OF PART OF LOT 16, BLOCK 14, ARDEN
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.10 LICENSE RENEWALS
The City Clerk reported that the following licenses are up for
renewal as of April 1, 1992:
TREE REMOVAL
Aaspen Tree Service
Emery's Tree Service
Shorewood Tree Service
Robert F. Dahlke
Eklunds Tree Service
Lutz Tree Service
HAWKER/FOOD VENDOR
Blue Bell Ice Cream
COMMERCIAL DOCK
A1 & Alma's Supper Club - 24 Slips in Water
Chapman Place Assoc. - 27 Slips in Water
Boat Rental of Minnetonka - 24 Slips in Water
18 Boats Stored on Land
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens to authorize the
issuance of the above licenses contingent upon all required
forms, insurance, fees, etc. being turned in. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.11 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - SECTION 920:15 - REGARDING NOISE IN
RESIDENTIAL AREAS
The City Attorney explained that the Prosecuting Attorney has
recommended that an amendment be made to Section 920:15 of the City
Code relating to noise in residential areas because there is
nothing in the ordinances to cover noise other than a party.
Jensen moved and Jessen seconded the following:
ORDINANCE %55-1992 AN ORDINANCEAMENDING THE MOUND CITY CODE
BY AMENDING SECTION 920:15 REGULATING
NOISE IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A.
Department Head Monthly Reports for February, 1992.
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B. LMCD Representative's Monthly Report for February, 1992.
C. LMCD Mailings.
D. Planning Commission Minutes of February 24, 1992.
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Final & Official Copy of the LMCD Long-TermManagement Plan as
adopted in December, 1991.
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Thank you letter from David Feerhusen, Re/Max, re: meeting on
City's dock system.
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REMINDER: COW Meeting, March 17, 1992, will consist of a
meeting with the EDC on Mound visions Project. Begins at 7:00
P.M. at City Hall.
The Council then discussed adjourning this meeting until 6:30 P.M.
on March 17, 1992, in order to discuss and take possible action on
the Governor's Budget Proposal.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to adjourn this
meeting until Tuesday, March 17, 1992, at 6:30 P.M. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Attest: City Clerk
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