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December 17, 1992
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 17, 1992
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
emergency session on Thursday, December 17, 1992, in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City, at 8:00 A.M.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea
Ahrens, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen and Ken Smith. Also present
were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark,
Building Official Jon Sutherland, Police Chief Len Harrell, Finance
Director Gino Businaro and the following interested citizens: Paul
Meisel, and Tom Johnson.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
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CASE #92-073:
PAUL LARSON, 5217 WINDSOR ROAD, LOTS 3 & 4,
BLOCK 18, WHIPPLE, PID ~25-117-24 21 0051,
VARIANCE REQUEST
The Building Official explained the request. He further stated
that the Planning Commission and Staff recommended approval. This
case would not have needed a variance if the new zoning code
modifications were adopted.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %92-162
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FRONT YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE FOR 5217 WINDSOR ROAD,
LOTS 3 & 4, BLOCK 18, WHIPPLE, PID %25-
117-24 21 0051, P & Z CASE %92-073
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE #92-069:
FRANK & ANDREA ANRENS, 4673 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE,
LOT 17 & 1/2 OF 18, BLOCK 1, DEVON, PID #30-
117-23 22 000S, VARIANCE REQUEST
Councilmember Ahrens removed herself from the Council.
The Building Official explained the request. He stated that a new
survey has been submitted showing the water and sewer easements and
it appears that there is sufficient room to construct the new
gazebo within the setbacks. The variance request is to recognize
an existing nonconforming structure on the property. He further
stated that if the Ahrens' should decide to cut down the size of
the gazebo, they would not need to request the variance. The
Planning Commission recommendation was in favor on a 7 to 1 vote.
Councilmember Jensen stated she was the one who voted against the
request because if the Shoreland Management Ordinance was in
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effect, this structure would not be allowed. She further stated
she did not think this was the appropriate forum for addressing
this item. She stated she thought it should be discussed at a
regular City Council meeting in January.
MOTION made by Jenson, seconded by Johnson to table this item.
The Council wanted to discuss this further. Johnson withdrew
his second, Jenson withdrew her motion.
Councilmember Jensen stated she felt considering this item at this
emergency meeting could give the perception to the general public
that the Council was doing something special for a Councilmember.
Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Jessen agreed.
Councilmember Smith stated he did not have a problem with the
request because it is recognizing an existing nonconforming
structure. It is not allowing another nonconformance. He further
stated that the Shoreland Management Ordinance has not yet been
enacted and did not feel that should be a concern at this point.
The Council discussed the fact that they have requested an
extension from the DNR to May of 1993 for the enactment of the
Shoreland Management Ordinance.
The applicant, Andrea Ahrens, stated the request was basically to
swap a current structure for the new gazebo.
MOTION made by Jenson, seconded by Johnson to table this item
to the January 12, 1993, Regular City Council Mooting. The
vote was 3 in favor with Smith voting nay. &hrens abstained.
Motion carried.
1.2 PAYMENT REQUEST ~4, 1992 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT - $8,007.91
The city Manager explained that the City Engineer has recommended
approval of this request.
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Smith approval payment
request %4, from Gridor Construction, in the amount of
$8,007.91, for the 1992 Lift Station Improvement, when funds
become available. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
1.3 APPROVAL OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PROMOTIONAL
PACKET
The City Manager reported that the Council met with the EDC prior
to this meeting and reviewed the Promotional Packet.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jenson to approve the EDC
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Promotional Packet for publication, with the changes made by
the Council and the EDC. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
1.4 CROSSWALK8 - DOWNTOWN MOUND
The city Manager introduced Tom Johnson, Planning Engineer for
Hennepin County. Police Chief Len Harrell was present and related
what he could about the fatal pedestrian accident which happened on
Tuesday evening in the crosswalk at the House of Moy.
The Council discussed the following:
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Improving the lighting in the area of the crosswalks.
Installing flashing lights activated by pedestrians at
the crosswalks.
Working with the County on consolidating crosswalks and
moving crosswalks from mid block areas.
Finding reflective materials that would make the
crosswalks show up better at night.
Looking at warrants from the County to see what would be
allowed and where.
The Council asked that the Police Chief and the City Manager work
with the County and see what options are available and what can be
done with the crosswalks in downtown Mound. They will also check
with the House of Moy and see if they would be willing to put a
light on their building to illuminate that crosswalk better.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 9:50
A.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
le, Jr., City Manager
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