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MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 9, 1991
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, April 9, 1991, in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea
Ahrens, Liz Jensen, and Ken Smith. Councilmember Phyllis Jessen
was absent and excused. Also present were: city Manager Edward
J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark, Attorney Curt Pearson,
City Engineer John Cameron, and the following interested
citizens: Vera Bee, Dotty O'Brien, Sue Wilkenson, Betty Strong,
Cathy Bailey, Tom Gamble, and Jon Lynott.
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 Smith to approve the
minutes of the March 26, 1991, Regular Meeting, as
submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
1.1 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING HEALTH OFFICER IN RELATION TO
SECTION 456:50, MOUND CITY CODE - QUARkNTINE OF ANIMALS
The City Attorney stated he would like to have this item put on
the next agenda because he would like time to check the model
ordinance on this subject. The Council agreed. No action was
taken.
1.2 PUBLIC HEARING: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
YEAR XVII PROGRAM
The City Manager explained that the following are the proposed
uses for the CDBG funds for Year XVII:
Westonka Senior Center/Operation
Senior Citizen Counseling
Westonka Intervention
WECAN
Rehabilitation of Private Property
Downtown Economic Development
$16,056.00
4,680.00
5,700.00
9,000.00
13,988.00
20,000.00
TOTAL $69,424.00
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He stated that the increase this year in the amount of money
requested by WECAN is because they would like to do a
comprehensive survey of the city's housing stock as part of a
project to develop a Housing Affordability Strategic Plan.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following persons spoke in favor of the following programs:
Westonka Senior Center/Operation - Vera Bee, Dotty O'Brien,
Sue Wilkenson, Betty Strong, Cathy Bailey;
WECAN - Tom Gamble;
Westonka Intervention -Jon Lynott.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-48
RESOLUTION APPROVIN~ THE PROPOSED
PRO~RAMS FOR YEAR XVII, URBAN HENNEPIN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK ~RANT
FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZIN~ ITS SUBMITTAL
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.3 ADD-ON
The Mayor stated that the Westonka Senior Citizens, Inc.
are
celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their senior club and he read
a proclamation that he would like the Council to adopt.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following:
RESOLUTION #91-49 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMIN~ WESTONKA SENIOR
CENTER WEEK IN THE CITY OF MOUND - MAY
6-10v 1991
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.4 APPROVAL OF GARDEN LEASE FOR HERMAN SCHRUPP
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to approve a
~arden Lease for Herman Schrupp for Lot 22, Block 5,
Dreamwood (PID #13-117-24 12 0026) for one year. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS ~ND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
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SET DATE FOR BOARD OF REVIEW (SUGGESTED DATE: MAY 14, 1991)
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Smith to set May 14,
1991, ?:30 P.M. for the annual Board of Review. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SET BID OPENING FOR TUXEDO BLVD. STREET IMPROVEMENT. (MSA
PROJECT). (SUGGESTED DATE: MAY 3, 1991)
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to set May 3,
1991, at 11:00 A.M. as the bid opening date and time for the
Tuxedo Blvd. Street Improvement (MSA Project). The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.7 REQUESTS FROM EARTH DAY COMMITTEE: RE: TREE PLANTING
CEREMONY & MOSOUITO PETITION
The Council acknowledged the letter from the Earth Day Committee.
The City Manager explained that previously the Council asked that
the Park & Open Space Commission review the parking area
expansion issue and make their recommendation and that this is on
the Park & Open Space Commission Agenda for April 11, 1991. They
also agreed that they do not think it is appropriate to pass
resolutions not to do something.
In further discussion, they asked the City Staff to ask Hennepin
County to allow parking on one side of County Road 110
(preferably the park side) on Saturday & Sunday and during off
peak hours (this would not include boat trailer parking). They
also asked Staff to check and see if the County would allow
parking in the downtown area on County Road 110 during off peak
hours. No action was taken on this item at this time.
On the no mosquito spraying by the MMCD on Lake Langdon issue,
the Council stated they have not changed their minds on what was
stated in the March 26, 1991, Minutes. The City Manager stated
that the Council views on this subject and the petition was
forwarded to Robert D. Sjorgren, Director of MMCD, as requested
by the City Council. No action was taken on this item.
1.8 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SOLID WASTE SOURCE REDUCTION PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF MOUND
The city Manager stated that Joyce Nelson has prepared a Solid
Waste Source Reduction Plan for the City of Mound. This Plan is
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required by Hennepin County to be submitted with out 1991
recycling grant application. The Council agreed with the Plan
and made several suggestions:
a. using on white paper for all Council and Commission
packets;
b. leave all unwanted portions of Council and Commission
packets at City Hall for recycling.
The Council asked Staff to find out what is being done with the
tree branches and weeds at parks.
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-50 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SOLID WASTE
SOURCE REDUCTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.9 BID AWARD: 1991 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The City Engineer explained that 5 bids were received for the
1991 Lift Station Improvement Project. The Base Bids were as
follows:
LaTour Construction, Inc.
Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Penn Contracting, Inc.
Gridor Construction, Inc.
Northwest Mechanical, Inc.
$213,400.00
$216,537.00
$219,288.00
$225,810.00
$234,500.00
He recommended awarding the bid to LaTour Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $213,400.00.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-51
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 1991
LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO
LATOUR CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$213,400.00
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 BID AWARD: 1991 SEALCOAT PROJECT
The City Engineer asked that this item be postponed until the
April 23rd Meeting. The Council agreed. No action was taken.
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1.11 PAYMENT OF BILL8
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to authorize the
pa~nent of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $187,880.92, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.12 ADD-ON ITEM - HOUSING MAINTENANCE/TRUTH IN HOUSING
The Council discussed which of the three items charged to the
Planning Commission was to be dealt with first, Housing
Maintenance Ordinance; Truth in Housing; or Inspection and
Licensing of Rental Property. The city Attorney stated that the
Planning Commission is currently working on the inspection and
licensing of rental property. There was discussion on whether
the Truth in Housing should be adopted first.
MOTION made by Johnson to ask the Planning Commission to set
aside the Inspection and Licensing of Rental Property and
put an emphasis on the Truth in Housing. Motion died for
lack of a second.
The Council asked that this item be brought back to the next
meeting when there is a full Council.
INFORM~TION/MISCEL~EOUS
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for March 1991.
B. Planning Commission Minutes of March 25, 1991.
C. LMCD Representative - Monthly Report for March 1991.
D. LMCD Mailings.
Petition to Preserve Local Property Tax Relief Program for
Cities, Counties & Townships and their Taxpayers as
submitted by the City of St. Paul. The Council will discuss
this item at its C.O.W. Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 1991.
Invitation from Commissioner Tad Jude - Re: Annual Recycling
Luncheon, Wednesday, May 1, 1991. Please let Fran know ASAP
if you wish to attend.
REMINDER: CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, APRIL
21, 1991, 1 PM. to 4 PM.
Letter from Eric Iverson, 1612 Eagle Lane, Re:
taxes and spending.
property
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I. Letter from Rodrigo Plaza, 4539 Island View Drive,
commending Greg Skinner and Public Works for their
promptness in handling a small maintenance problem.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council went into Executive Session at 9:05 P.M. to discuss a
quiet title action brought against the City by Dakota Rail.
The Council returned at 9:30 P.M.
1.13 DAKOTA RAIL- DOWNTOWN PARKING AREAS
The City Attorney explained that after the last Council Meeting
when the City Council decided to commence litigation against
Dakota Rail for specific performance, Dakota Rail started a quiet
title action against the City to cancel the Purchase Agreement
with the City for the 4 downtown parking parcels. The Council
has now decided to commence condemnation proceedings for the
acquisition of the land for municipal parking facilities.
Jensen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %91-52
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND
FOR MUNICIPAL PARK FACILITIES
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.14 ACQUISITION OF LAND
The City Attorney reported that another item discussed in
Executive Session was the negotiations for the City to purchase a
parcel of land. This item is on hold to give the owner more time
to think about the offer that was made. No action was taken.
1.15 SALE OF BEER TO MINORS
The city Attorney stated that a violation of selling beer to
minors has occurred at Brickley's Market. He will have a report
and prepare an agreement for this violation for the next meeting.
No action was taken at this time.
1.16 LMCD LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Mayor reported that there will be a Mayor's meeting on the
LMCD Lake Management Plan held in the Mound City Hall on
Wednesday, April 17, 1991, at 7:00 P.M. The public is invited to
attend.
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The Mound City Council will discuss Mound's areas of concern with
the Plan at the C.O.W. Meeting, Tuesday, April 16, 1991, at 7:00
P.M. Please bring the plan dated October 1990.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 9:40
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
~a--rd J. S-h~kfe, Jr., City Mana~3er
Fran Clark, CMC,-City Clerk
BILLS ...... APRIL 9, 1991
BATCH 1033
BATCH 1034
50,835.98
118,156.17
Thorpe Distributing
Frank Madden & Assoc
Unitog Rental Serv
Mar Beer 16,791.20
Bargaining 1,404.85
Mar uniform rent 692.72
TOTAL BI LLS
187,880.92