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MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 12, 1991
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, February 12, 1991, in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
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,
Attorney Curt Pearson, City Engineer John Cameron, Park Director
Jim Fackler, Street Superintendent Geno Hoff, Water & Sewer
Superintendent Greg Skinner, and the following interested
citizens: Chris Pepper, Paul Nazarow, Dick Meredith, Bill
Kullberg, Doug Swanson, Earl Bailey, Greg Anderson, Bill Voss and
Peter Meyer.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 MINUTES
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to approve the
minutes of the January 22, 1991, Regular Meeting as
submitted. The vote was unanlmously in favor. Motion
carried.
1.1 REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF GRADING PERMIT FOR ANTHONY,S
FLORAL, 1861 COMMERCE BLVD
The City Manager explained that Minnetonka Portable Dredging is
requesting and extension for a grading permit granted to
Anthony's Floral which will expire on March 9, 1991. The City
Engineer recommended that only a six month extension be granted.
The Council discussed the fact the City did not recover all its
costs on the original grading permit. The legal fees alone were
$950.00. The applicant put $500.00 in escrow and paid $328.50
for the original permit for a total of $828.50.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to renew the
grading permit granted to Minnetonka Portable Dredging for
the Anthony,s Floral property, 1861 Commerce Blvd., upon
payment of $121.50 and putting $300.00 in escrow to cover
any additional expenses incurred by the City. Permit to
expire 6 months from March 9, 1991. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.2
CABLE T.V. UPDATE - PAUL NAZAROW, REGIONAL MANAGER, TRIAX
CABLEVISION
Regional Manager, Paul Nazarow, explained the rearrangement of
the cable T.V. line-up and the new rates and charges that are
scheduled to go into effect on March 1, 1991. The Council asked
that they consider sending new line-up cards to all customers.
He reported that Mound's portion of the franchise fee is $29,
599.61 and was mailed at the end of January.
He reported they are cracking down on cable T.V. theft and have
charged a number of people.
No action was taken on this item.
1.3 1990 DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS
The following Department Heads presented their annual reports to
the City Council: Park Director Jim Fackler; Street
Superintendent Geno Hoff; and Water & Sewer Superintendent Greg
Skinner.
1.4 L.M.C.D. REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT - TOM REESE
Tom Reese reviewed the L.M.C.D.'s plan for 1991 weed harvesting.
He updated the Council on the comprehensive Lake Management Plan.
1.5 1991 COMMERCIAL INSURANCE PROGRAM - EARL BAILEY, R. L.
YOUNGDPuHL & ASSOCIATES
Mr. Earl Bailey, R. L. Youngdahl & Associates, presented the new
insurance premiums which are as follows:
1991 1991
1990 PROJECTED ACTUAL
Property
Crime
Equipment
General Liability
Automobile
Liquor
Emer. Med. Techs.
Public Officials E & 0
Police Professional
Worker's Compensation
Bonds
Fireman's A & H
TOTALS
8,615 9,304 11,049 (1)
293 316 293 (1)
3,296 3,560 3,296 (1)
46,740 50,479 49,772 (1)
23,038 24,881 25,285 (1)
4,504 4,864 5,148 (2)
INCL. INCL. INCL. (1)
5,556 6,000 5,757 (1)
INCL. INCL. INCL. (1)
59,924 64,119 60,770 (3)
1,238 1,238 1,238 (4)
250 250 250 (5)
153,454 165,011 162,858
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Specialty Lines:
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
League of MN. Cities Insurance Trust thru N.S.R.S.
Transcontinental Insurance Co. (CNA) thru John
Crowther
League of MN. Cities Insurance Trust thru E.B.A.
Capitol Indemnity
Health Special Risk
He then offered to reduce his agency's commission by 20%, or
$2,200 reducing the total premium to $160,658.
Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-29
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE POLICIES,
PREMIUMS AND COMPANIES AS SUBMITTED BY
MR. EARL BAILEY, R. L. YOUNGDAHL &
ASSOCIATES FOR THE 1991 INSURANCE
PROGRAM
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
1.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPONSORSHIP OF STATE GRANT-IN-AID
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL FUNDS
Doug Swanson and Dick Meredith of the Southwest Trail Association
were present. Bill Kullberg, President of the State Snowmobile
Association was also present and explained that the 147 miles of
trail is groomed, maintained and repaired solely with volunteer
help. In return, the Minnesota DNR reimburses them for time and
materials. That money is used for maintenance and fuel to
operate 2 groomers. They are requesting that Mound be the
sponsor city for the Southwest Trail Association. Mound would be
the vehicle through which they would receive State grant-in-aid
funds.
Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-30
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY SPONSORSHIP
OF STATE GRANT-IN-AID SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
FUNDS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.7 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 3-10t 1991t AS VOLUNTEERS OF
AMERICA WEEK IN THE CITY OF MOUND
Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %91-31 PROCLAIMING MARCH 3-10, 1991, AS
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICAN WEEK IN THE CITY
OF MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.8 APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MOUND CITY CODE SECTION
456:50 BY GRANTING THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND HIS DESIGNEES THE
AUTHORITY TO ORDER THE QUARANTINE OF ANIMALS
The Council reviewed the policy and proposed ordinance amendment.
They had concerns about the liability exposure for the City.
They also had questions for the Police Chief. This item will be
on the Agenda again on March 12th when the Police Chief will be
available to answer questions.
1.9 BID AWARD: AUDIO SYSTEM AND VIDEO SYSTEM FOR CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
The City Manager explained the two bids were received as follows:
Todd Communications
Electronic Design
Audio Video Total
11,535 13,268 24,803
12,604 24,207 36,811
He recommended accepting the Todd Communication's bid.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %91-32
RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE BIDS FOR THE
AUDIO AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT FOR THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO TODD
COMMUNICATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,535 (AUDIO) AND $13,268 (VIDEO)
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.10 DISCUSSION: SUGGESTED AGENDA FOR JOINT MEETING OF
ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
The City Manager presented a suggested Agenda for the February
19, 1991, Joint City Council/All Commissions meeting to be held
at 6:30 P.M. The Council agreed with the Agenda, as presented.
1.11 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Smith to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $225,550.24, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
ADD-ON ITEMS
1.12 PAYMENT REQUEST - DEPOT
The City Engineer recommended approval of Payment Request #2 to
Shingobee Builders in the amount of $3,973.05.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens to approve Payment
Request %2 from shingobee Builders, in the amount of
$3,973.05, for work done at the Mound Bay Park Depot. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.13 CHANGE ORDER #54, 57, 63 & 68 - CITY HALL ADDITION &
REMODELING
The City Engineer presented the following Change Orders:
Change Order #54 - Removal & installation of
existing window. ADD
770.00
Change Order #57 - Rework at old parking lot -
Maywood Road. ADD
948.00
Change Order #63 - Soil corrections under
existing parking lot and drive.
ADD 3,971.00
Change Order #68 - Reconnecting existing drain
tile under the parking lot to the new
storm sewer system. ADD
3,233.00
Total is $8,922.00
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION %91-33
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS %54,
57, 63 AND 68 AS PRESENTED FOR A TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $8,922.00 - CITY HALL ADDITION
AND REMODELING
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.14 PAYMENT REQUEST - CITY HALL ADDITION & REMODELING
The City Engineer presented Payment Request #9, for Shingobee
Builders, in the amount of $89,821.56 and recommended approval.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to approve Payment
Request %9 from Shingobee Builders, in the amount of
$89,821.56 for the City Hall Addition & Remodeling. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.15 TUXEDO BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - MSAP 145-101-07
The City Engineer presented the final plans and the engineering
cost estimate for the improvements on Tuxedo Blvd. from Wilshire
Blvd. (County Road 125) to Clyde Road. The estimated cost is
$171,734.00, with all but a small portion of storm sewer being
paid from State Aid funds.
He then gave an update on Mound's Municipal State Aid Account as
of February 12, 1991. He then showed that Mound will lose $9,403
in apportionment due to the loss of excise tax in 1991.
Jessen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %91-34 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINAL PLANS AND
THE ENGINEERING COST ESTIMATE FOR THE
TUXEDO BLVD. IMPROVEMENT - MSAP 145-101-
O7
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.16 APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR
smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %91-35 RESOLUTION APPOINTING JIM FACKLER THE
ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR FOR THE CITY OF
MOUND IN 1991
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for January 1991.
B. L.M.C.D. Representative's Monthly Report for January 1991.
C. Planning Commission Minutes of January 28, 1991.
D. L.M.C.D. mailings.
E. Notice from NSP re: proposed 8.1% rate increase.
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Letter dated January 30, 1991, from Rachel Thibault,
Administrative Technician, LMCD responding to Fran Clark's
letter of January 23, 1991, on the questions raised about
Lakewinds Association.
Official population counts for Minnesota and the City of
Mound from the Bureau of the Census. We have increased our
population since 1980 by 354 persons. 1980 population was
9,280.
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Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) Policies
and Legislative Proposals for 1991.
Memo dated January 28, 1991, from AMM on 1991 priority
policy issues.
Je
Invitation from LMCD to attend the annual "Save the Lake"
recognition banquet. Please let Fran know ASAP if you wish
to attend.
Letter dated January 29, 1991, and attachments from
Representative Steve Smith who is authoring proposed
legislation on the regulation of the use and operation of
personal watercraft (jet skis).
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Letter from JRW Properties stating that they had no
significant incidents at Commerce Place last summer and
thanking the Police Department.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to adjourn at
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
11:35 P.M.
carried.
Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk
· ih~dkl~, Jr., City Man~ger
BILLS ....... FEBRUARY 12, 1991
BATCH 1013
BATCH lO14
94,779.30
130,770.94
TOTAL BILLS
225,550.24