1992-09-22September 22, 1992
HINUTES - HOUND CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, September 22, 1992, in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea
Ahrens, Phyllis Jessen and Ken Smith. Councilmember Liz Jensen was
absent and excused. Also present were: City Manager Edward J.
Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark, City Attorney Curt Pearson,
Building official Jon Sutherland and the following interested
citizens: Maxine Beissel, James Clark, Walter Wolfe, Orv Fenstad,
Donald & Geraldine Swenson, Patrick Andre, Shirley & Vern Andersen,
Michael Mueller, Dean & Julie Steffen, Dr. & Mrs. Dwight Gardstrom,
Michael Garberick, Phyllis Mc Alpine, and Scott Kempf.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 MINUTES
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to approve the
Minutes of the September 8, 1992, Regular Meeting, as
corrected. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO ELDO SCHMIDT,
CHAIR, MOUND H.R.A.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Eldo Schmidt
for his years of outstanding service as a member of the Mound
Planning Commission (1965-1968), Mound City Council (1969-1972),
and the Mound Housing & Redevelopment Authority (1974-1992).
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - HERB PAULY - 100 YEARS OLD -
PARTY OCTOBER 5, 199Z
The Mayor read the Certificate of Recognition that will be
presented to Herb Pauly on his 100th birthday, October 5, 1992.
1.3 REOUEST BY THE MASONIC LODGE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CBD
PARKIN~ MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
The City Manager explained that he received a letter from the Mound
Lodge No. 320, requesting that they be released from the CBD
Parking Maintenance Program because of cost and stating that they
receive no benefit from the program. He further stated that the
zoning ordinance requires that this type of building is required to
have 1 off-street parking space for each 3 seats. The occupancy
load of this building is approximately 298 which means it must have
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approximately 100 off-street parking spaces. The building
currently has about 10 parking spaces. The Lodge was given a
building permit with no variances because they were included in the
CBD Parking Maintenance Program and could make use of the parking
spaces provided in that program.
Orv Fenstad, member of the Mound Lodge, stated the Lodge does not
feel it benefits from the CBD Program. He stated that if the City
would pave their lot they would stay in the CBD Program.
Walt Wolfe, member of the Mound Lodge, stated it is his
understanding that the Lodge is requesting release because the
costs cut down on the amount they can contribute to local charities
and they are not benefiting from the program.
The City Attorney explained that the City cannot make improvements
to private property, ie. paving the Lodge's parking lot.
The City Manager explained that the CBD Committee has looked at the
formula that is used to assess the costs and does not see any other
way to allocate the costs.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to deny the request
of Mound Lodge #320 to be released from the CBD Parking
Maintenance Program due to zoning ordinance requirements for
parking at the building. A roll call vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING: CASE ~92-048: VACATION OF A STREET EASEMENT
LOCATED AT 2615 HALSTEAD LANE, LOT 1, BLOCK 1, WOODCREST OF
MOUNDt PID ~23-117-24 Z$ 002Zt SHARON WEBB
The Building Official explained the request. He reviewed the
letter submitted by the City Engineer which stated that the
easement is located on the westerly part of this lot while the
driven road and utilities are located on the east side of the
platted right-of-way. Therefore the City Engineer recommended
vacating the easement. The City Attorney suggested that the
following language be added to the proposed resolution after the
description of the easement: "The City specifically retains to
itself the drainage and utility easements as set forth in the plat
of Woodcrest of Mound as it relates to Lot 1, Block 1, Woodcrest of
Mound."
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Mayor closed the public hearing.
There were no comments. The
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION %92-118
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A
STREET EASEMENT AT LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
WOODCREST OF MOUND, RETAINING DRAINAGE
~NDUTILITY EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE
PLAT OF WOODCREST OF MOUND, PID %23-117-
24 23 0022, 2615 HALSTEAD LANE, P & Z
CASE %92-048
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.5 CASE t92-049: PHYLLIS MC ALPINE, 4621 WILSHIRE BLVD., LOTS
1-7, BLOCKS 2 & 3, NYCHWOOD, PID t19-117-23 32
0018, VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT GARAGE
The Building Official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval.
The Planning
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-119
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE
RECOGNIZING EXISTING NONCONFORMING
SETBACKS TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
CONFORMING DETACHED GARAGE AT 4621
WILSHIRE BLVD., LOTS 4,5,6, AND 7, IN
BLOCK 3, AND LOTS I AND 2 IN BLOCK 2,
TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF VACATED SUSSEX
LANE, ~YCHNOOD, PID %19-117-23 32 0018, P
& Z CASE %92-049
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE #92-051:
HARRISON BAY MOBIL (PAT ANDRE). 4831 SHORELINE
DRIVE, LOTS 1-4. BLOCK 1, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT
A, PID ~13-117-24 44 0014, SIGN VARIANCE
The Building Official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval.
The Planning
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-120
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SIGN SETBACK
VARIANCE FOR HARRISON BAY MOBIL AT 4831
SHORELINE DRIVE, LOTS i TO 4 INCLUSIVE
AND LOTS 20 AND 21, AND THAT PART OF THE
VACATED ALLEY, BLOCK 1, SHIRLEY HILLS
UNIT A, PID %13-117-24 44 0014, P a Z
CASE %92-051
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE ~92-052=
DONALD SWENSON, 4857 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE, LOTS 5
& 6. BLOCK 14. DEVON. PID #25-117-24 11 0038,
VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A mEW H01~
The Building Official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval on a 6-2 vote.
The Planning
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-121
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SETBACK V~RIANCES
TO ~LOW CONSTRUCTION OF A MW SINGLE
FAMILY D~ELLING AT 4857 IS~ VIEW
DRIP, ~TB 5 ~ 6, B~CK 14, DEVON, PID
%25-117-24 11 0038, P & S CASE %92-052
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE ~92-053=
MAXINE BEISSEL, 1720 DOVE LANE, LOTS 7-9,
BLOCK 12, PID #13-117-24 13 0006, MINOR
SUBDIVISION
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended denial based on the following: the
subdivision does not constitute an ideal lot arrangement due to the
stacking of the proposed homes on the parcels; over utilization of
the property.
Realtor, Mike Mueller, was present and stated that the proposal
meets the criteria and all the requirements for a legal minor
subdivision, with no variances required.
The Council discussed the proposed subdivision taking special note
of the configuration of the proposed lots. They suggested that the
lots be split some other way to make a better lot configuration.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to direct staff to
prepare a resolution of denial.
The Council asked if the applicant would like to have this
item tabled so that they can try to come up with another plan.
The applicant stated that she would rather have it tabled than
denied.
Councilmembers Jessen and Smith withdrew there seconded and
motion.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seoondedbyJohnson to table this item.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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case ~92-o54:
MICHAEL GARBERICKt 1586 BLUEBIRD LANEt LOTS 14
& 15, BLOCK 5, WOODLAND POINT t PID ~12-117-24
43 0068, V~RIANCB TO EXPAND DETACHED GARAGE
The Building Official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval.
The Planning
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-122
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO
RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING
SETBACK TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
CONFORMING ~DDITION ONTO a CONFORMING
DETACHED GARAGE AT 1586 BLUEBIRD LANE,
LOTS 14 & 15, BLOCK 5, WOODLAND POINT,
PID #12-117-24 43 0068~ P & Z CaSE %92-
054
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 CASE #92-055:
MARY MON]~HAN & DAN MORBETHt 1901 LAKESIDE
LANEt LOT 14t BLOCK 11~ BHADYWOOD POINTt PID
~18-117-23 23 0059~ VARIANCE TO aDD DECK
The Building Official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval.
The Planning
Ahrens moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-123 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE
RECOGNIZING AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING
SETBACK TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
CONFORMING DECK AT 1901 L~KESIDE LANE,
LOT 14, BLOCK 11v SHADYWOOD POINT, PID
#18-117-23 23 0059, P & Z CaSE %92-055
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
1.11 CONSIDERATION OF REVOCATION OF DOCK LICENSE - DOCK SITE
~20890~ JANE & SCOTT KEMPF
The Building Official stated that the Park Commission has
recommended that this dock be removed by the weekend of 9-14-92 and
that next spring a new dock be installed that meets all
specifications.
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Scott Kempf was present and stated that the dock has been removed
and a new one will be installed in the spring. He stated that it
appeared a boat had rammed it and he was not aware it was in the
condition it was.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Johnson to concur with the
Park & open space Commission on their recommendation as stated
above. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1,12 CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A STAIRWAY
BY DWIGHT & VIRGINIA GARDSTROMf 2867 CAMBRIDGE LANE
The Building Official explained the request. The Park & Open Space
Commission recommended approval.
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-124 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC L~,NDS PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
STAIRWAY ON BRIGHTON CONNONS ABUTTING
2867 C/~.BRIDGE LANE; LOT 12; BLOCK 37;
WYCHWOOD; DOCK SITE %51525
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.13 CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC~NDS PERMIT APPliCATION FOR A STAIRWAY
BY DEAN & JULIE STEFFEN; 2873 CAMBRIDGE LANE
The Building Official explained the request. The Park & Open Space
Commission recommended approval.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-125 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
STAIRWAY ON BRIGHTON COMMONS ABUTTING
2873 CAMBRIDGE LANE, LOTS 8 & 9, BLOCK
37, WYCHWOOD; DOCK SITE %51495
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.14 PAYMENT REQUEST J3 - 1992 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT - GRIDOR
CONSTRUCTION - $79t475.33
The city Manager explained that the City Engineer has recommended
approval of this payment request.
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MOTION made by Johnson, seoonded by Smith to approve Payment
Request 93 from Gridor Construction, in the amount of
$79,475.33, for the 1992 Lift Station Improvement. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.15 CHANGE ORDER ~2 - 1992 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT - GRIDOR
CONSTRUCTION
The city Manager explained that this change order covers extra work
at Stations A-2 and C-5 and a credit for piping eliminated in the
four wet well stations. The City Engineer has recommended
approval.
Johnson moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #92-126
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER %2 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,924.52, TO GRIDOR
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 1992 LIFT STATION
PROJECT
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.16 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of
$90,623.46, when funds are available. A roll call vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
ADD-ON ITEMS
1.17 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen to set October 13,
1992, for a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use
PermitAmendment for the Toro Company at 5330 Shoreline Drive
to allow construction of an accessory structure consisting of
a bullet heater test building. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
1.18 MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Smith to set October 13,
1992, for a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use
Permit Amendment for the Teen Club at 2313 Commerce Blvd. to
allow a pool table and 13 video machines on the main floor.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The city Manager reported that he has contacted Minnegasco about
the proposed rate increase and was told the distribution system
expense is the reason for the increase.
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INFORMATION/MISCELLaNEOUS
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August 1992 Monthly Financial Report as prepared by John
Norman, Finance Director.
B. LMCD Mailings.
C. Planning Commission Minutes of September 14, 1992.
D. Park & Open Space Commission Minutes of September 10,
1992.
E. Memo from Recycling Coordinator regarding brush
disposal.
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REMINDER: Committee of the Whole (COW) Meeting is to be held
Tuesday, September 29, 1992, 7:30 P.M. The main agenda item
will be a detailed discussion on the Shoreland Management
Ordinance. If time allows, other items will be discussed.
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REMINDER: Emergency Preparedness Meeting, Tuesday, September
29, 1992, 3:00 P.M., Mound City Hall. Plan to attend, if you
can.
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REMINDER: Hennepin County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Days scheduled for Friday, September 25 and
Saturday, September 26, at the Hennepin County Public Works
Garage, Spring Park.
REMINDER: Reception for John Norman, Thursday, October 1,
1992, 3:00 P.M., City Hall.
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Invitation from Metropolitan Council Chair Mary E. Anderson to
attend the annual Regional Breakfast Meeting to be held
Tuesday, September 29, 1992, at 7:30 A.M., at Boston Subway,
1019 Main St., Hopkins. Please let Fran know by September 24,
1992, if you plan to attend. The cost is $6.00.
MOTION made by &hrens, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 9:30
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
~N~d-~.~SF~Ukle, Jr., City Manager
Attest: city
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BILLS. --September 22, 1992
Batch 2092 $90,623.46
TOTAL BILLS
$90,623.46