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MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 14, 1992
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, April 14, 1992, in the Council Chambers
at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea
Ahrens, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen. Absent and excused:
Councilmember Ken Smith. Also present were: city Manager Edward
J. Shukle, Jr., Acting City Clerk Linda Strong, City Attorney Curt
Pearson, and the following interested citizens: Marcella Mason,
Phyllis and Scott Stokke, Ernie Strong, Jim Kuehn, Keigh Foerster,
Carole Munson, Dean Hanus, Mark Hanus, Parker Hodges, Lorrie Ham
and a representative from the Weekly News.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
RECYCLOTTO WINNER:
The Mayor asked Marcella Mason to come forward to accept $100 in
Recyclotto dollars and Phyllis Stokke to come forward to accept $50
in Recyclotto dollars. Both persons were present and accepted
their winnings.
1.0 MINUTES
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to approve the
minutes of the March 24, 1992 regular meeting. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.1 BID AWARD: 1992 ANNUAL SEALCOAT PROJECT
The City Manager stated that the following bids were received and
the low bid was from Allied Blacktop, Inc. of $24,605.00.
Allied Blacktop, Inc.
Astech Corporation
Bituminous Roadways, Inc.
$24,605.00
$27,352.00
$30,700.00
The engineer's estimate for this project was $27,200.
Blacktop, Inc. was recommended by city staff.
Allied
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-38
RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE 1992 ANNUAL SEAL
COAT PROJECT BID TO ALLIED BLACKTOP, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,605
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.2 RESOLUTION FOR WESTONKA COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (WECAN) RE:
HOPE $ PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION
City Manager Ed Shukle informed Council the HOPE 3 Program is a new
program by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development aimed
to empower many low income families to realize the American dream
of homeownership. Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-39
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR WECAN'S HOPE 3
PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION
The motion passed with 3 votes, Ahrens abstaining requesting more
information.
PRESENTATION FROM ERNIE STRONG, AROUND MOUND RUN/WALK, SCHEDULED
FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1992
Ernie Strong, Race Director, informed Council of the activities
enhancing the seventh annual run/walk event on June 13, 1992.
Jubilee Foods is preparing a spaghetti dinner on June 12th and
Westonka Mohawk Jaycees will be doing a pancake breakfast in the
park on Saturday morning. Proceeds from the Around Mound events
will be donated to the Westonka Community Foodshelf.
1.3 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Mayor Johnson asked if there was anyone present who had Comments or
suggestions for the Council. Carole Munson, 4729 Island View
Drive, approached the Council. She stated that her attorney had
told her today that the boathouse she has on the commons must be
removed because it is a hazardous building. City attorney Curt
Pearson stated that Building Official Jon Sutherland had noticed
that her boathouse, built on public land, was a safety hazard and
had asked Curt how this should be handled. The discovery of this
hazardous building came about during the taking of inventory of
encroaching structures on the commons. No orders had been issued
by the City to remove this hazardous building to date. The staff
involved was not in attendance. Council took no action.
1.4 LICENSE RENEWALS
City Manager Ed Shukle stated the following businesses were
renewing various licenses as follows: Expire April 30, 1992. New
License Period May 1, 1992 to April 30, 1993. Approval contingent
upon all required forms, insurance, etc., being submitted.
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Bowling - 8 Lanes - Mound Lanes
Games of Skill - 2 - A1 & Alma's
1 - American Legion #398
3 - VFW #5113
POOL TABLE - 2 - VFW #5113
JUKE BOX 1 - American Legion #398
1 - VFW #5113
RESTAURANT
A1 & Alma's - Class IV
American Legion #398 - Class III
Domino's Pizza #1974 - Class II
Happy Garden - Class I
Hardee's - Class II
House of Moy - Class IV
Scotty B's - Class I
Subway Sandwiches - Class II
VFW #5113 - Class III
NEW LICENSE - Cigarette - Harrison Bay Mobil
Mound Police Reserve Unit requests the following licenses for
Saturday, May 9, 1992, at the Pond Arena:
Charitable Beer Permit
Public Dance Permit - Please waive fee
Set Up Permit - Please waive fee
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to approve the license
renewals as listed above and approving the Mound Police
Reserve Unit requests to waive fees for their licenses. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.5 RESOLUTION APPROVINOANAPPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL
GAMBLING FOR WESTONKA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This application is for the summer sweepstakes drawing to be held
in conjunction with Mound City Days June 19-20, 1992.
Jessen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-40 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR
EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE
FOR WESTONKAAREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.6 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION by Johnson, seconded by Jensen to authorize the payment
of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of
$250,761.75, when funds are available. A roll call vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
City Manager Ed Shukle updated Council on Governor Carlson's
proposed tax cut to LGA.
Mayor Johnson stated that he had been approached by the Lions and
Lioness's requesting permission to sell beer at Mound Bay Park on
June 21, 1992 to defray the cost of the fireworks for Mound City
Days. The city attorney stated the code allows for this, they
should apply.
At 8:30 PM, the Council excused themselves for an executive session
to discuss pending litigation.
At 9:16 PM the Council resumed the regular meeting.
Mayor Johnson stated the Council held executive session to discuss
Dakota Rail and the purchase of the downtown parking lots. City
attorney Curt Pearson stated the City can either accept the award
of $429,000 for the purchase of parking lots or appeal, then there
will be a jury trial. If the City appeals, it must put down 75% of
the original award price.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to direct city attorney
to file an appeal in the case of the condemnation of the city
of Mound vs. Dakota Rail. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for March 1992.
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LMCD Representative's Monthly Report for March 1992.
Hand-out Tuesday.
C. LMCD mailings.
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At the last regular meeting, we had the applications for
Commercial Dock Licenses through the LMCD for Seton View
and Driftwood Shores. The Council questioned the
notation made on the Seton View application regarding the
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site plan. The Council wondered what had changed this
year from last year. We called the LMCD and found out
that the actual docks that were installed at Seton View
were 3' longer than they were supposed to be under LMCD
ordinances. Ordinances allow a maximum dock length of
30'. The docks installed were 33'. The LMCD had to
allow a 3' variance.
Letter from Representative Steve Smith indicating
why he supported the Presidential Primary.
Letter and materials from Triax Cablevision re:
their changes in billing format. What they are
planning to do is change the invoice as they have
been changed for the Lake Minnetonka Cable
Communication Commission (LMCCC) Communities.
Apparently, they weren't going to change Mound's billing
until we notified them that we should receive
the same type of billing as LMCCC.
Audit information from Westonka Intervention
and Senior Community Services, per your request
at the last Meeting. You have already
received audit information from WECAN.
A letter from the Co-Chairs of the Mound City
Days Parade Committee. Please notify Fran if
you wish to participate.
REMINDER: Committee of the Whole (COW) Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 1992, 7 P.M., Mound City Hall.
City Hall video is being shown on Channel 20,
Friday, April 10, at 4:30 P.M. and Saturday,
April 11 at 10:00 A.M.
As you know, Governor Arne Carlson has proposed to cut
Local Government Aid (LGA) to cities as part of a state
budget balancing package. If Carlson's proposal were to
be approved, the City of Mound would be losing $158,120
in LGA in 1992.
State DFL leaders have proposed an alternative to
Carlson's cuts. They have proposed that the state sales
tax (currently 6.5%) should be applied to local
government purchases. For example, the purchases of
construction materials, services purchased on the same
basis as the general provisions for all consumers and
businesses, etc. Fees for architects,, lawyers,
accountants, etc., would be exempt but services already
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subject to the state sales tax would become taxable when
cities purchase them from businesses. Based upon this
proposal, the General Fund sales tax burden would be
about $65,000 (6.5% x $1,000,0000). The sales tax
proposal would apply to about six month of purchases for
1992 or $32,500.
The most recent proposal is clearly different from the
above option. The Senate passed a tax bill last Friday
(April 3) which included a provision to raise income
taxes on high income Minnesotans. Half of the $140
million raised annually by the higher taxes would be
redistributed as a tax break to lower and middle income
taxpayers, the other half would help offset proposed cuts
in aid to local governments. The bill passed by a vote
of 44-21.
This week there have been discussions to have the House
adopt the same provision as the Senate. Governor Carlson
has indicated he would veto this bill since it would be
raising taxes, which he indicated previously, he did not
want to do.
Although we have been analyzing how we can cut over
$158,000 from our budget, we are not prepared to discuss
it at this time. These cuts are "painful" and with the
uncertainty that is apparent in St. Paul, we have not
prepared any formal proposal for you to consider. We are
suggesting that this matter be discussed at the COW
meeting on April 21, 1992. We will probably know more
then than we do now since the Legislature is scheduled to
adjourn at the end of next week.
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REMINDER: ANNUAL PARK TOUR - THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1992
(SEE ENCLOSED FLYER)
Attest: Ac~ih~ City -Clerk
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to adjourn the regular
meeting. The vote was unanimous, motion carried.
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BILLS
· APRIL 14, 1992
BATCH 2033
$137,101.10
BATCH 2034
113,660.65
TOTAL BILLS
$250,761.75