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MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 11, 1991
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, June 11, 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. Phyllis Jessen was absent and
excused. Also present: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr.,
Building official Jon Sutherland, City Attorney Curt Pearson,
Deputy Clerk Linda Strong and the following interested citizens:
Judy Marshik, Paul Meisel, Ray E. Jones, Rick Nagamitso, Lorrie
Ham, Mary Harrell, Lin Terwilliger, Barb Berres, Tom Reese, Mark
Brewer, Bruce Chamberlain, Julie Kluver, Karen King, Fred
Guttormson, Bob Morgan, Thomas Hart, Hennepin County Park
Commissioner Jim White, Supervisor of the Parks District Doug
Bryant and Tom McDowell of the Suburban Hennepin Parks District.
The Mayor opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES
Council discussed the Board of Review minutes regarding Willard
Morton. The Assessor did suggest to reduce the value by $5000,
and the Council voted accordingly. Also, a previous mayor's name
was used incorrectly.
1.1 MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Smith and carried unanimously
to approve the minutes of the May ZS, 1991 Reconvened Local
Board of Review and the regular meeting as amended.
1.2
PUBLIC HEARING: CASE %91-013: Request for a conditional
use permit for move a buildlng (garage) to 5724 Lynwood
Blvd. Ken & Barb Berres, Part of Lots 21 & 22, Lynwold
Park, PID %14-117-24 44 0010.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing asking if there was
anyone present who wished to speak on this item. There was no
one. The mayor closed the public hearing.
Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-77 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW THE
MOVING OF A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING
(GARAGE) FROM OUTSIDE THE CITY OF MOUND
TO 5724 LYNWOOD BLVD., PART OF LOTS 21 &
22, LYNWOLD PARK, L~KE MINNETONKA. PID
%14-117-24 44 0010. (P & Z CASE 91-013)
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.3 DISCUSSION: EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL PROGRAM ON LAKE
MINNETONK&v PRESENTED BY HENNEPIN PARKS ANDLHCD.
city Manager Ed Shukle stated that the LMCD had made a request to
Hennepin County Parks to utilize an area within Carver Park to
dispose of Eurasian Milfoil. A site at the south end of Lake
Minnetonka was needed for composting milfoil as trucking it out
of the area is costly. Hennepin Parks denied the requests.
Council is asking why this cannot be arranged. He introduced
Doug Bryant, Supervisor of the Parks District; Jim White, 4th
District Commissioner; Tom McDowell, Suburban Hennepin County
Parks District and Tom Reese, Mound's LMCD representative. Tom
McDowell explained that Carver Park Reserve is managed on an
80/20 plan. Eighty percent of the 3700 acres are to remain
totally natural and milfoil deposits would not be consistent with
the surroundings. In the future, a portion of the 20% usable
area may be available for milfoil composting. Mr. Bryant stated
that the Parks Board would have to evaluate and research this
possibility in 1992. Mr. Reese stated that the LMCD needs only
3-5 acres of the 3700 acres at Carver Park. The land purchased
by Hennepin Parks for the new park on Lake Minnetonka was
discussed by Council as a possible composting site as this land
is sitting empty until the park is developed. Mayor Johnson
stated that this should be a cooperative effort between Hennepin
Parks and the lake communities. The county has several parks on
the lake, plans to have more and the lake is in Hennepin County.
The LMCD is asking for a small space, not money or time. Mr.
Reese stated that harvesting begins June 17th. Funds are very
low so the closest compost site would save dollars.
Councilmember Jensen asked to be informed as Hennepin Parks
discusses and evaluates this issue.
1.4 RECYCLOTTO WINNER
Mayor Johnson announced there was a recyclotto winner. Mr. Ray
Jones was present and received $200 in Westonka Dollars for his
recycling effort.
1.5 CASE ~91-011: WALTER NESKE, 6225 RED OAK ROAD, PARTS OF
LOTS 3v 4t & 5, BLOCK 7~ MOUND TERRACE~ PID #14-117-24 32
0036. REQUEST: SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE.
Building Official Jon Sutherland explained this case to Council.
The applicant is requesting a 25 foot variance to the required 30
foot front yard setback requirement from an unimproved 8' wide
alley. The applicant is proposing to construct a 26' by 32'
detached garage. Staff recommended granting the variance with
the condition the applicant be required to complete the street
vacation process. City Attorney Curt Pearson stated that the
City could start the street vacation process and then the
variance would not be required. Council agreed to the variance
deleting the statement that the applicant must file for street
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vacation.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-78 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO GRANT A SIDE YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
DETACHED GARAGE FOR PART OF LOTS 3, 4, &
5, BLOCK 7, MOUND TERRACE, PID %14-117-
24 32 0036. 6225 RED OAK ROAD, PZ %91-
911, ELIMINATING ~CONTINGENT UPON THE
FOLLOWING CONDITION= ...ALL OF ITEM
The vote carried with three in favor, Johnson voting no and
Jessen absent and excused.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Smith and carried
unanimously to direct staff to study the vacation of the
alley between Red Oak and Birch Lane.
1.6 CASE 91-016: TOM REESE, 5641 BARTLETT BLVD., PART OF
GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 23, FID %23-117-24 14 0003.
REQUEST: SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated that this item was before
the Planning Commission on June 10, 1991 (last night) and that
it passed unanimously with the Commission.
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-79
The vote was unanimously in favor.
RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE AND APPROVE A
VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
CONFORMING ACCESSORY BUILDING AT PART OF
GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 23, FID %23-
117-24 14 0003, 5641 BARTLETT BLVD., PZ
%91-016
Motion carried.
1.7
CASE NO. 91-018: WAYNE & LIN TERWILLIGER, LOTS 9 & 10,
BLOCK 34, WYCHWOOD, FID %24-117-24 42 008. REQUEST: 2 FOOT
FENCE VARIANCE.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated the applicant is
requesting a 2' fence variance, making their fence 6'. Their
property abuts a 15' wide public right-of-way on the south side
of the lot, making this a corner lot with the abutting right-of-
way a front yard. Code allows a maximum fence height of 48
inches in the front yard. Staff recommended approval to allow
the applicants reasonable use and allow greater privacy of the
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property.
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-80 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH PLANNING
COMMISSION TO ALLOW A Z FOOT VARIANCE TO
A FENCE AT LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK :~4·
WYCHWOOD PID #24-117-24 42 0008 PZ #91-
01S
The vote carried with Johnson, Jensen and Ahrens voting yes.
Smith abstained.
1.8 DOWNTOWN MOUND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - RECOMMENDATIONS FROM
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TEAM ~.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated the City has contracted Bruce
Chamberlain, an economic development consultant to coordinate the
activities of the commission. The Economic Development
Commission has expanded into several subcommittees utilizing
about 40 concerned volunteer residents. Bruce came before
Council and updated the Council as to the progress of the
Downtown Mound Project. Adopt a Green Space, Planter boxes
downtown, Lost Lake plantings. Funds have become available for
dressing up downtown. Several positive ideas have come from
these committee meetings. He introduced Paul Meisel, Chair of
the EDC who introduced Judy Marshik, team leader of the Business
Development Committee. Judy shared several ideas and options the
City could pursue as a direction to choose for development. A
logo and a title for the Project was presented. The title is
"Mound Visions".
MOTION by Johnson· seconded by Ahrens and carried
unanimously to accept the logo and name "Mound Visions" to
represent the Downtown Mound Project.
Being that several directions were given by the Commission, the
Council chose to call a joint meeting with the Planning
Commission, Parks and Open Space Commission and as many
representatives of the EDC and subcommittees as possible to meet
July 15th, at the Committee of the Whole meeting to decide on the
main direction. Council would then have a decision the August
12th meeting.
1.9 RESOLUTION URGING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO ADOPT A LOCAL OPTION
SALES TAX
City Manager Ed Shukle summed up the documents in the packet
stating this sales tax will automatically be effective through
December 31, 1991, but needs to be reinstated for 1992 by the
County. If this local option sales tax is not reinstated, the
City of Mound will lose more than $700,000 in local government
aid and the property taxes of Mound residents would need to be
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increased 17% to maintain current services. The other option is
for the City to cut services. These sales tax monies would go
into a trust fund and be filtered to the cities by the formula
used for LGA currently for 1992. Mound's response is needed
immediately.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-81 RESOLUTION URGING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO
ADOPT LOCAL OPTION BALES TAX
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COI~ENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
1.10 APPROVAL OF A POLICY PROMOTING THE USE
RECYCLED CONTENT IN PUBLICLY FUNDED
REMODELING PROJECTS
OF NATERIALS WITH
CONSTRUCTION AND
City Manager Ed Shukle encouraged the Council to adopt a policy
to promote the purchase and use of materials with recycled
content in construction projects. If Mound did adopt this policy
by July 1, 1991, we would be eligible to receive an additional
10% reimbursement for its recycling program expenses. The County
provided a model policy for adoption.
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %91-82 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE MODEL POLICY
PROVIDED BY HENNEPIN COUNTY TO PROMOTE
THE USE OF MATERIALS WITH RECYCLED
CONTENT IN PUBLICLY FUNDED CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING PROJECTS.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.11 LICENSE RENEWALS
The city manager stated the following businesses were requesting
license renewals upon approval of current paperwork, and police
approval:
Off-Sale Beer
On-Sale Beer -
Club License -
A1 & Alma's Supper Club
Brickley's Market
PDQ Store $0292
SuperAmerica #4194
A1 & Alma's Supper Club
House of Moy
Mound Lanes
American Legion #398
VFW #5113
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Sunday On-Sale Liquor - VFW #5113
Set-Up Permit -
A1 & Alma's Supper Club
On-Sale Wine -
A1 & Alma's Supper Club
House of Moy
MOTION by Smith, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously
to approve the license renewals as requested, contingent
upon all required forms, etc. be submitted.
1.12 FINAL PAYMENT REQUEST - 1990 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT -
NORTHWEST MECHANICAL - $2,099.30
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that the work is completed, and the
final payment is $2.099.30 which included the deduction of $1000
for not completing the project on time.
MOTION by Ahrens seconded by Smith and carried unanimously to
authorize payment of $2,099.30 for the 1990 Lift Station
improvements, which included the deduction for late completion.
1.13 PAYMENT REQUEST - 1991 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT - LA TOUR
CONSTRUCTION - $20,408.20
City Manager Ed Shukle explained that along with this payment
request of $20,408.20 was Change Order #1 in the amount of
$2,660.32 for the additional work required at Station B-3 because
of a defective gate valve and the deeper forcemain.
Jensen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~91-83 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAYMENT REQUEST
OF $20,408.20 FOR THE 1991 LIFT STATION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO LA TOUR
CONSTRUCTION AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
%1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,660.32 FOR
ADDITIONAL WORK AT STATION B-3 DEFECTIVE
GATE VALVE AND DEEPER FORCEMAIN
The vote was unanimous, motion carried.
1.14 PAYMENT REQUEST - TUXEDO BLVD. RECONSTRUCTION - GMH ASPHALT
- $11,739.57
City Manager Ed Shukle stated this was for the storm sewer
portion of the Tuxedo Blvd reconstruction from Wilshire to Clyde.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
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MOTION by Smith, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously
to approve the payment request by ~MH &SPHALT in the amount
of $11,739.57 for the Tuxedo Blvd. reconstruction project,
storm sewer portion.
1.15 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Johnson and carried
unanimously through roll call vote, to authorize payment of
bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of
$202,379.82, when funds become available.
ADD-ONS
City Manager Ed Shukle reminded Council of the LMCD's proposed
budget.
Council would like to invite Senator Gen Olson to an upcoming
council meeting.
Parks and Open Space Commission will be interviewing candidates
on June 13, 1991 for the vacancy on the Park Commission.
The June 24th Planning Commission meeting will be on the rental
housing maintenance code.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for May, 1991.
B. LMCD Representative's Monthly Report for May 1991.
C. LMCD's 1991 Proposed Budget.
D. LMCD Mailings.
Letters from Ridgedale YMCA announcing that Chief of Police
Len Harrell and Officer Steve Grand have received the Red
Triangle Award for YMCA Community Service to Youth and the
Scott Howell Plummer Award respectively.
Letter dated May 28, 1991, from Westonka Schools announcing
the Annual Community Services meeting regarding their budget
and programs. It is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 1991,
7:30 PM, District Lecture Hall of the Westonka Community
Center.
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Memo from Len Harrell, Police Chief, Re: U.S. Supreme Court
Ruling on 48 hour Judicial Review for Incarceration.
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Population growth of Hennepin County cities between 1930 and
1990.
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I. Planning Commission minutes of June 4, 1991.
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Meeting summary of May 29, 1991, Meeting of LMCD member
cities.
Attest: Deputy City ~erk
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