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MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 26, 1991
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, February 26, 1991, in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea
Ahrens, Liz Jensen, and Phyllis Jessen. Councilmember Ken Smith
was absent and excused. Also present were: City Manager Edward
J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark, Attorney Curt Pearson,
city Engineer John Cameron, Building official Jon Sutherland,
Fire Chief Don Bryce and the following interested citizens: Judy
Bryce, Richard Schaad, David & Ann Marie Langrud, Gary Strand,
Geoff Michael, George Haugh, Greg Anderson, Mark Hanus, and Rick
Lindlan.
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 Ahrens to approve the
minutes of the February 12, 1991, Regular Meeting with the
following correction: In those present change the name of
the Mayor from Steve Smith to Skip Johnson. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.1 CASE #91-003:
DAVID LANGRUDt 1717 AVOCET LANEt LOT 5~ BLOCK
8, DREAMWOOD~ PID ~ 13-117-24 21 0023, LOT
SIZE AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCES TO ALLOW
STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS
The Building official explained the request. In his review of
the house it is substandard except for the foundation. The
Planning Commission reviewed the request last night and their
minutes were presented to the Council. On a 5 to 2 vote they
recommended approval with the seven conditions suggested by the
Building official and added three others. The Building official
stated that a new survey was submitted by the applicant today
which shows that the variance needed for the north property line
setback is only .2 feet. The conditions recommended were as
follows:
Staff recommends approval of the variance as requested to
afford the property owner reasonable use of his land,
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
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1)
The complete crawl space be excavated to provide for
adequate air circulation around the floor joist system. UBC
Section 2516(a) requires a minimum of 18" to the bottom of
wood joists or a minimum of 12" to the bottom of girders.
2)
The crawl space be ventilated by an approved mechanical
means per UBC Section 2516 (a).
3)
Any exterior wall or ceiling that is modified and has
plaster, Gypsum board or siding removed is to be insulated
to current energy code for its specific component.
4)
A heat lost calculation by a qualified mechanical contractor
shall be submitted.
5)
The central heating plant be thoroughly inspected and
checked for proper operation by a qualified mechanical
contractor who will supply a house heating test record form
as supplied by the Building official. Properly sized duct
work for supply and return air must be provided to each
portion/ room of the house.
6)
Included, but adequately addressed within the Building Code,
that any and all structural modifications be properly
designed and installed.
7)
That all other aspects of the building that are modified be
brought into compliance with current code as required by the
Building Official.
The Planning Commission recommended approval with the above
7 conditions and the following other stipulations:
A current certificate of survey be provided showing the
building location and setbacks from the lot lines.
No variance for a garage be granted in the future due to the
lot size.
The City Attorney review the possibility of requiring a
letter of credit or performance bond to ensure the work is
completed; and if the project is not finished, what recourse
would the City have.
The Council discussed requiring a letter of credit or performance
bond to make sure the project is finished. The City Attorney
explained that it has not been city practice to require a
performance bond when acquiring a Building Permit and to require
this would not be treating everyone the same.
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The Building Official pointed out that #1 of the stipulations the
Planning Commission recommended is completed.
The Council then discussed having a Truth in Housing requirement
which would have exposed the problems with the undersized lot and
the variances required before the people purchased the property.
Councilmember Jensen stated that the Planning Commission is
continuing to work on the Rental Housing Maintenance Code, the
Housing Maintenance Code and the Truth in Housing requirements.
Johnson moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-36 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPROVE
THE LOT SIZE AND SIDE YARD SETBACK
VARIANCES TO ALLOW STRUCTURAL
ALTERATIONS TO LOT 5, BLOCK 8,
DRE/%MWOOD, PID %13-117-24 21 0023, 1717
AVOCET L~NE (P & Z CASE %91-003)
The Council asked the the Staff recommendations 1-7 be
incorporated into the resolution and #2 of the Planning
Commission recommendations.
The vote was 3 in favor with Jensen voting nay. Motion carried.
1.2 REOUEST FROM GARY STRAND TO CONNECT TO MOUND UTILITIES, LOT
BLOCK 1, WOODVIEW ESTATES, MINNETRISTA
The City Engineer explained that this area of Minnetrista has
been platted into 5 large lots. Mr. Strand is proposing to split
his Lot 5 into two lots and would like 2 sewer connections and 2
water connections from Mound. The City Engineer recommended
denial of the request for water connections because Mound's
watermain does not front on the subject property. He recommended
approval of the two sewer connections contingent upon approval by
the city of Minnetrista and the execution of the standard
agreement. The connection charge for the two building sites
would be $7,428.08. If the lot is not divided, one service would
be $7,011.08. This does not include the SAC charges or other
permits that may be required.
Mr. Strand was present and stated that he was at a Minnetrista
Meeting and they wanted him to check with the owners of Lots 3 &
4 to see if they also wanted to connect to Mound utilities. The
city Engineer stated that those lots could not be connected to
this line without extending the sewer line to those lots.
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Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-37
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2 SEWER
CONNECTIONS FOR LOT 5, BLOCK 1, WOODVIEW
ESTATES (MINNETRISTA) CONTINGENT UPON
APPROVAL FROM THE CITY OF MINNETRISTA
AND EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT BY ALL
PARTIES
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.3 1990 DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS
The following Department Heads presented their annual reports to
the City Council: City Clerk Fran Clark; Fire Chief Don Bryce;
and Building Official Jon Sutherland. The city Council thanked
the Department Heads for their reports indicating their
appreciation for the reporting process.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Mike Mueller stated that the Greater Minneapolis Association of
Realtors are in complete support of a Truth in Housing Code for
cities.
1.4
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR YEAR XVII (1991) URBAN HENNEPIN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GI~%NT PROGRAM
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to set April 9,
1991, for a public hearing on the Year XVII (1991)
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Program. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
1.5 LICENSE RENEWALS
The following licenses are up for renewal:
Garbage Disposal
Blackowiak & Son
Westonka Sanitation
Randy's Sanitation
Woodlake Sanitation
Cigarette
A1 & Alma's Supper Club
American Legion #398
Ben Franklin
Brickley's Market
Jubilee Foods
Bob's Bait
Meyer's Mound Service
Mound Municipal Liquor
PDQ Food Store #0292
SuperAmerica #4194
Thrifty White Drug #704
VFW #5113
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There is also a request from the Northwest Tonka Lions for the
following permits:
Charitable Organization 3.2 Beer Permit
Public Dance Permit (Please waive fee)
Set-Up Permit (Please waive fee)
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to approve the
licenses & permits as presented above and issue above when
all required forms, insurance, etc. have been returned. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.6 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $223,251.63, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
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January 1991 Financial Report as prepared by John Norman,
Finance Director.
B. LMCD mailings.
C. Park & Open Space Commission Minutes of February 14, 1991.
D. Planning Commission Minutes of February 11, 1991.
E. Economic Development Commission Minutes of January 31, 1991.
Invitation from MWCC to attend breakfast meeting to discuss
a draft of the updated MWCC Wastewater Treatment and
Handling Implementation Plan (1990-2010) and 1992 budget
information.
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A goal setting session will be held on Saturday, April 6,
1991, starting at 8:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers.
Reminder of Committee of the Whole Meeting March 19, 1991,
7:00 P.M.
The Lake Area Mayors will be meeting on March 6, 1991, to
discuss the LMCD Shoreland Management Ordinance.
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ADD-ON
1.7 SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to set March 12,
1991, for a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use
Permit to allow and oversize attached garage at 4757 Island
View Drive. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 9:30
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
~n~w~rd J. ~le,
Jr. , City M~ager
Frah'Cl~rk, CMC, City Clerk
BILLS ...... FEBRUARY 26, 1991
BATCH 1021
BATCH 1022
158,337.47
64,914.16
223,251.63