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MINUTES - BOARD OF REVIEW - MAY 28, 1991
CONTINUED FROM MAY 14, 1991
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Board of Review
reconvened in the Council Chambers of the City of Mound, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, at 5341 Maywood Road, in said city on May 28,
1991, at 7:30 PM.
Persons present: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea
Ahrens, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen and Ken Smith. Also present
were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., Deputy City Clerk
Linda Strong, Hennepin County Assessor Keith Rennerfeldt and
Hennepin County Appraiser Bill Davy, and the following interested
citizens: John T. Huber, Willard Morton, Lavon Cooper, and Frank
Ahrens.
-M~)~r Johnson opened the reeonvened Board of Review and introduced
Keith Rennerfeldt, Assesor for Hennepin County and Bill Davy,
Appraiser for Hennepin County. Keith stated that they had spoken
with everyone who appeared before the Council on May 14, 1991,
and he was presenting the county's decisions as to the value of
the properties questioned· The property owner could appeal the
county's decision at the Hennepin County Board of Review on June
17, 1991. The county must be notified prior to appearing·
PID 413-117-24 31 0031 - C.D. KOPPLIN, 2132 OVERLAND LANE
The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property
from $123,900 to $117,500·
PID 413-117-23 23 0145 - HAROLD KUTZNER, 4653 CARLOW ROAD
The Assesor recommended reducing the value of this property
from $152,000 to $145,000·
PID 413-117-24 14 0002 - J & P COMPANY, HUBER FUNERAL HOME
JOHN HUBER, 1801 COMMERCE BLVD.
The Assessor recommended no change in this property -
$75,000 residential and $185,000 for commercial·
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Jensen and carried
unanimously to accept the Assessor's recommendation.
PID 423-117-24 14 0130 - CHAPMAN PLACE ASSOCIATION,
2670 COMMERCE BLVD, G.ALLAN WEST, VICE PRESIDENT
The Assessor recommended reducing the value on this property
from $136,000 to $100,000·
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to accept the
Assessor's recommendation. The vote passed 4 to 1; Smith
voting no.
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PID ~13-117-24 44 0076 - PHILLIP & EVA HASCH, 4800
NORTHERN ROAD
The Assessor recommended no change on this property -
$47 , 800 .
MOTION by Smith, seconded by Jessen, and carried unanimously
to accept the Assessor's recommendation.
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PID ~12-117-2q q3 0069 - GENE BRISTOL, 51q0 WOODLAND ROAD
(LOT ON CANARY)
The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property
from $15,000 to $10,000·
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens and carried unanimously
to accept the Assessor's recommendation.
PID ~13-117-2q 21 0013 - WILLARD MORTON, 131q0 CHOWEN
AVENUE SOUTH, ~212W, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. 55q16 (1660 AVOCET
LANE)
The Assessor recommended no change from $25,000. Council
discussed. The Assessor suggested reducing the value $5,000.
MOTION by Jess·n, seconded by Smith to reduce the value of
PID t13-117-2q 21 0013 from $25,000 to $20,000. The vote
was carried unanimously.
PID 912-117-2q q3 0036 - RONALD MOTYKA, 15q5 BLUEBIRD
LANE
The Assessor recommended no change on the value of this
property - $140,500·
MOTION by Smith, seconded by Jessen, and carried unanimously
to accept the Assessor's recommendation.
PID #23-117-2q 13 oo6q - JIM ZUCCARO, q190 HIGHWOOD ROAD
(2625 GROVE LANE)
The Assessor recommended a reduction in the value of this
property from $48,900 residential to $15,000 land.
MOTION by Smith, seconded by Jessen, and carried unanimously
to accept the Assessor's recommendation.
PID ~19-117-23 31 0119 - BRUCE RENO, 2851 TUXEDO BLVD.
The Assessor recommended no change - $72,100.
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Smith and carried unanimously
to accept the Assessor's recommendation.
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PID t30-117-23 22 0008 - FRANK & ANDREA AHRENS, q673
ISLANDVIEW DRIVE
The Assessor recommended no change $151,800. Council
discussed this property on commons not private lakeshore,
being market valued as private lakeshore.
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Smith to reduce the estimated
market value on the land of PID ~30-117-23 22 0008 from
$151,800 to $1q6,500. The vote carried 3 to 1. Smith,
Johnson and Jessen voted yes, Jensen voted no and Ahrens
abstained.
PID ~23-117-2q 23 003q - JAMES LONG, 265q HALSTEAD LANE
The Assessor recommended no change - $129,800.
PID t2q-117-2q 2q 0002 - AL SCBNINGLER, 5301 BARTLETT BLVD
The Assessor recommended no change - $166,500.
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Smith and carried unanimously
to accept the Assessor's recommendation on PID ~23-117-23 2q
003q and PID 12q-117-2q 2q 0002.
PID t13-117-2q qq 0077 - RICHARD MALONEY, 1315 BLUFF CREEK
CHASKA, MN 55318 (qOq5 EDGEWATER DRIVE)
The Assessor recommended reducing from $70,000 to $65,000.
MOTION by Smith, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously
to accept the Assessor's recommendation.
PID ~25-117-2q 11 0128 - BRIGID KEIFER, 48q9 HANOVER ROAD
The Assessor recommended reducing this value from $99,900 to
$93,000.
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens and carried unanimously
to accept the Assessor's recommendation.
PID ~18-117-23 32 0025 - TOM & JUDY ESS, 20q3 LAKESIDE
LANE
The Assessor recommended no change - $578,000.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously
to accept the Assessor's recommendation.
PID ~25-117-2q 21 0107 - Clifford Whitehill, 5330 Piper Rd.
The Assessor recommended reducing the value from $130,200
residential to $126,600 seasonal.
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MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Jensen and approved
unanimously to accept the Assessor's recommendation to
reduce from $130,200 residential to $126,600 seasonal.
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PID I13-117 2q 32 0097 - LAVON & ALYCE COOPER,
SOUTHVIEN LANE (2122 BELMONT LANE)
The Assessor recommended no change - $95,000.
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PID ~13-117-2q 32 0093 - SUTAS WANWATANAKOOL 5365 CULVER
ROAD, GOLDEN VALLEY, (2152 BELMONT LANE)
The Assessor recommended no change - $95,000.
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PID ~13-117-2q 32 0096 - THOMAS RICHES, 5365 CULVER ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, (2128 BELMONT LANE)
The Assessor recommended no change - $95,000
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PID ~13-117-2q 32 0088 - THOMAS O. SHAND, 2131 BASSWOOD LN.
The Assessor recommended no change - $95,000.
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PID ~13-117-2q 32 0089 - JOHN LEWIS, 2139 BASSWOOD LANE.
The Assessor recommended no change - $95,000
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PID ~13-117-2q 32 0090 - RONALD SMELIC, 21q5 BASSWOOD LA.
The Assessor recommended no change - $95,000.
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PID ~13-117-2q 32 0091 - DANNY PETERSON 2153 BASSWOOD LANE
The Assessor recommended no change - $95,000.
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PID ~13-117-2q 32 0092 - TIMOTHY BOISJOLIE, 2161 BASSWOOD
The Assessor recommended no change - $97,800
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PID ~13-117-2q 32 O09q - MARK RUSTAD, 21q2 BELMONT LANE
The Assessor recommended reducing this property from $95,000
to $88,000.
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PID ~13-117-2q 32 0095 - DAVID H. MESS, 2136 BELMONT LANE
The Assessor recommended no change - $95,000
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-68 RESOLUTION AD OPTING THE ENTIRE
ASSESSMENT ROLE AS PRESENTED AND AMENDED
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried .
Council discussed studying property on city commons and the
estimated market values at a future meeting.
The Mayor closed the Local Board of Review at 9:40 PM.
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MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 28, 1991
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, May 28, 1991, in the Council Chambers
at 5341Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea
Ahrens, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen and Ken Smith. Also present:
City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., Building Official Jon
Sutherland, City Attorney Jim Larson, City Planner Mark Koegler,
Deputy Clerk Linda Strong and the following interested citizens:
Bernard Gaudette, Steve Swenson, Marti Drey, Mark Hanus, Jack
Cook, Oswin Pflug, John Gonzales and Tom Nichols. Also present
were representatives of the Laker, Sailor and Weekly News
newspapers.
The Mayor opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance.
1.1
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Smith and carried unanimously
to approve the minutes of the May 14, 1991 and the minutes
of the May 21, 1991 Committee of the Whole meeting.
1.2 PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
City Manager Ed Shukle informed Council of the adjusted amount
owing on delinquent utility bills is $7,338.39. The Mayor opened
the public hearing asking if there was anyone present who wished
to speak on this item. There was no one. He closed the public
hearing and turned the item back to the Council. The following
resolution was moved by Jessen and seconded by Jensen:
RESOLUTION ~91-69
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,338.39
AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SHUT OFF WATER
SERVICE TO THOSE ACCOUNTS.
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CASE ND. ql=OOS-- REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR A SIDEYARD
SETBACK ~T q~§~ DENBIGH ROAD, LOT ], BLOCK 1: AVALON; PID
41q-117-2~ 24 001
City Planner Mark Koegler updated the Council on this item.
Staff recommends that the side yard setback variance for the
principal structure and existing accessory building (garage) be
approved subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The Planning Commission finds that a condition of practical
difficulty exists in the strict interpretation of the Zoning Code
relative to this property.
2. A side yard setback variance of 1.79 feet is hereby granted
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for the addition of a second story and an addition to the south
side of the existing home with the clear and express
understanding that the use remains as a lawful, non-conforming
use, subject to all of the provisions of the Zoning Code.
3. A front yard setback variance of 9.49 feet is hereby gra'nted
for the existing accessory building garage with the clear and
express understanding that the use remains as a lawful, non-
conforming use, subject to all of the provisions of the Zoning
Code.
It is possible to eliminate the need for a lakeshore setback
variance through the demolition of a portion of the existing~
structure, this is to be done prior to and inspected by the
building official before any reconstruction. The existing
detached garage is to be removed from the property within two
years from the date of approval of the variance.
Oswin Pflug, 4440 Denbigh Road, and Jack Cook,
present and spoke regarding this item.
a neighbor, were
Council withdrew the recommendation that Mr. HanDs be required
to apply for a commons dock permit as this is city owned land,
but not designated commons. The Council will study this.
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-70 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO RECOGNIZE EXISTING
NONCONFORMING SETBACKS LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
AVALON, PID 19-117-23 24 0001 (4~6
DENBIGH ROAD
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE ND. ql=~l~: RE~R£~T FD_R__MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR FRANK
DREY, WESTEDGE BLVD.
Building Official Jun Sutherland updated Council on this item.
The Planning Commission recommends approval with the condition
that an updated survey be submitted for each lot including all
structures on site.
Jessen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-71
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR
SUBDIVISION FOR LOT 3, BLOCK 2,
NESTWOOD, PID ~23-117-24 23 001~, PZ
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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NICHOLS qq67 MILSHIRE BLVD.~ LOTS 12~ 1~ lq~ 20~ 21~ 22~
& 1/20~ 11~ IN BLOCK 8~ IN SETON AND BLOCK 26 IN WYCHWOOD~
PID ~'S 2~-117-2q lq 0015~ OOq6. 0057~0052 & q1-0163~ 016~
Mr. Nichols is seeking approval of a minor subdivision to create
two lots, both of which will have detached lakeshore separated by
Wilshire Blvd. The Planning Commission recommended approval upon
several conditions: 1) The applicant shall combine parcels A
and D and shall also combine parcels B and C. 2) The applicant
shall either remove a portion of the deck on the west side of the
existing home or relocate the lot line separating Parcels A and B
in order to create a two foot distance between the property line
and the edge of the deck. If the applicant elects to relocate
the lot line, a new survey and corresponding legal descriptions
will need to be submitted to the City of Mound prior to the
filing of the subdivision with Hennepin County. 3) A 5.5 foot
variance is hereby issued for the existing front yard setback for
the existing structure on Parcel B with the clear and express
understanding that the use remains as lawful, nonconforming use,
subject to all of the provisions and restrictions of the Mound
Zoning Code. The applicant stated he would cut back the deck to
meed the required two foot setback.
Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-72
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR
SUBDIVISION FOR LOTS 12, 13, 1~, 20, 21,
22, 23, & 1/2 OF 22, BLOCK 8 IN SETON
AND BLOCK 26 IN WYCHWOOD, PID ~2q-llT-2q
lq O015, OOq6, 0057, 0052, & ql 0163 &
016q, AT q967 WILSHIRE BLVD., P & Z ~91-
015
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
1.6 APPROVAL OF 1gq1 COMMUNITY SE~I~ESP~KS ~D~M AND
LIFEGUARD SERVICES AGREEMENT
Council discussed the program. They will request a report from
the Parks & Open Space Commission subcommittee during the year.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously
to approve the 1991 Community Services Parks Program and
Lifeguard Services Agreement.
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1.7 RE~DLU~ZDN TO A£PROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAND PERMIT
EOR ~OHN ~NZALES TO CONSTRUCT A STAIRWAY ON MAURIK&
COMMONS~ DOCK SITE
Mr. Gonzales stated that with the high lake water, access to his
dock over the beach area is gone. He wants to construct stairs
to go over the rip rap and will conform to building codes.
Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-73
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LAND PERMIT FOR JOHN GONZALES TO
CONSTRUCT A STAIRWAY ON WAURIKA COMMONS,
AT DOCK SITE ~02180.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAND PERMIT~
RUN MOTYKA TO INSTALL I LIGHT ON NA~IKA ~M~QNS AT ~QCK
SITE 9015R0 ABUTTING ~545 BLUEBIRD LANE
The Park Commission recommended approval. Council added that the
glare from the light must be minimal and installed according to
the building official.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~9~-74 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LAND PERMIT TO RUN MOTYKA TO
INSTALL A LIGHT ON WAURIKA COMMONS AT
DOCK SITE ~01530 ABUTTING 1545 BLUEBIRD
LANE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ~_CONSTRUCTION ON
EOR ~EgE ~NEN~ON TO RE~LACE A ~AI~NALAND ~N~ALL_~N~
RETAINING WALLS ON DEVON COMMONS ABUTTinG HIS P~~Y A~
~ ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-75
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LAND PERMIT FOR STEVE SWENSON TO
REPLACE A STAIRWAY AND INSTALL TWO NEW
RETAINING WALLS ON DEVON COMMONS
ABUTTING HIS PROPERTY AT 4865 ISLAND
VIEW DRIVE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
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1.10 AP~ID~IL OF R~i~£D S~ZiDN qSfl, R~: DZ]~E HILL,, A~D
LICENSING OF LIVE MUSIC, DUE TO REPEAL OF MINNESOTA STATUTES
62q.q2 TO 62q.52
City Manager stated the legislature had repealed MN. Statutes
624.42 to 624.52 which is referred to in the Mound Ordinance
Section 450. Councilmember Jensen asked that the wording to
gender be changed to non gender.
Motion by Jessen and seconded by Smith and carried unanimously to
adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE q7-1991
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION q50:10 OF
THE CITY CODE RELATING TO DANCE HALLS;
LICENSING OF LIVE MUSIC; REPLEALING
SECTION q50:25
1.11 APPROYAL OF POLICY REGARDING SMOKING
LEASED OR OTHERWISE CONTROLLED FACILITIES AND ALL VEHICLE$~
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that this was the policy the
Smoking Committee had the majority vote. Council discussed
briefly.
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-76
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SMOKING POLICY FOR
THE CITY OF MOUND FACILITIES AND
VEHICLES
The vote was unanimously in favor.
1.12 PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion carried.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Smith and voted unanimously
through a roll call vote, to authorize payment of bills as
presented on the pre-list in the amount of $200,676.08, when
funds become available.
ADD ON ITEMS
1.13 PAINTING OF ISLAND PARK GARAGE
Council was presented with specifications from the City and
quotes from painting companies to repair and paint the Island
Park garage. Discussion centered on the range of repairs and
painting and the cost to accomplish this task.
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MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens and carried unanimously
to request new quotes on power washing, crack filling and
painting the Island Park garage.
ADOPT A GREEN SPACE
Councilmember Phyllis Jessen reported that 36 sites have been
adopted and all the planters in the parks have also been adopted.
The downtown planters are still available for adoption.
1.13 INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOU~
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Monthly Financial Report for April 1991 as prepared by
John Norman, Finance Director
B. L.M.C.D. Mailings
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Complimentary letter written to city staff from Mike
Looby, Community Education & Services Director
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Minutes of the May 9, 1991 Parks and Open Space
Commission
E. Minutes of the May 13, 1991 Planning Commission
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Letter dated May 23, 1991 from Representative Steve
Smith on "Why I Voted No on New Taxes"
MOTION by Smith, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously
to ajourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at
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