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MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 8, 1991
The city Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, October 8, 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, and the
following interested citizens: Jack Cook.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance.
1.0 MINUTES
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to approve the
minutes of the September 24, 1991, Regular Meeting as
submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
1.1 APPROVE THE REVISED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR L~KE MINNETONKA,
DATED OCTOBER, 1991
The City Manager reported that the final draft of the Management
Plan for Lake Minnetonka has been submitted for the city's review
and comment. Comments need to be made in writing by Friday,
October 11, 1991. The L.M.C.D. Board of Directors will meet on
Wednesday, October 16, 1991, to conduct the complete and final
review for adoption and subsequent submittal to the Metropolitan
Council.
The City Manager stated that Park Commissioner Tom Casey has
submitted a letter asking that the Park & Open Space Commission
be allowed to review the final draft. The City Manager stated
that the Agenda for the Park & Open Space Commission is full and
it is really too late for them to review and get comments back
before Friday. He further stated that they reviewed the original
draft sometime ago and those comments were addressed.
The Mayor stated that he has been to every Mayor's meeting except
one on the Plan and that most of the Mayors are in agreement with
the final draft. He further stated that a great deal is
dependent upon funding and the funding is not there at this time.
The Council agreed to stay on top of the Plan as it is
implemented.
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The Council asked the city Manager to send a letter to the
L.M.C.D. acknowledging agreement with the plan, but recognizing
its funding dependency.
1.2 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
RECYCLING COLLECTION
The City Manager explained that Knutson Services, Inc. has agreed
to adding the collection of magazines, catalogues and certain
glossy materials to the current contract if the City will extend
their contract through December 31, 1994. Staff recommends
approval.
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-136 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING COLLECTION
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.3 DISCUSSION: 1991 FALL LEAF PICKUP
The City Manager explained that bids on the 1991 Fall Leaf Pickup
were opened today. They were as follows:
Westonka Sanitation
Blackowiak Sanitation
Woodlake Sanitation (BFI)
$5,500.00 (Entire City)
$6,228.00 (Entire City)
$3,114.00 (North 1/2)
$3,114.00 (South 1/2)
$7,000.00 (Entire City)
$3,270.00 (North 1/2)
$3,720.00 (South 1/2)
The Staff recommends accepting the bid of Westonka Sanitation.
He reviewed the recycling fund and its balance. The Council
agreed that they would have to look at this annually to see if
funds are available in that fund to support a leaf pickup or a
clean-up project. They will review again in the Spring to see if
a Spring Clean-Up Project can be done.
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-137
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BID OF WESTONKA
SANITATION FOR THE 1991 FALL LEAF PICKUP
IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,500.00
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Jack Cook, 4452 Denbigh Road, stated that he thought he was on
the agenda tonight regarding Commons. The city Manager stated
that Mr. Cook just turned in his survey this evening and that he
would be on the October 22, 1991, Agenda.
1.4 REQUEST FOR A 30 DAY EXTENSION FOR THE 1991 SEWER LIFT
STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The city Engineer recommended approval of the request because of
a late shipment of pumps from the factory that manufactures them.
He stated this is not the contractor's fault.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to extend the
completion date 30 days for the 1991 Sewer Lift Station
Improvement Project. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
1.5 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT REQUEST NO. 3, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$51,357.95, TO LA TOUR CONSTRUCTION - 1991 SEWER LIFT
STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The City Engineer recommended approval of the payment request.
This request is for work that has already been done.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Smith to approve Payment
Request 93 in the amount of $51,357.95 to La Tour
Construction for the 1991 Sewer Lift Station Improvement
Project. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
1.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH TURNQUIST PROPERTIES, INC. FOR THE
SALE OF ABANDONED WELL AND PUMP HOUSE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
FORMER DONNIE'S RESTAURANT
The City Clerk explained that the property Mr. Turnquist wishes
to purchase is in the middle of property he already owns. The
city had this well capped in 1985 and the pump house is no longer
needed by the City. Mr. Turnquist will be paying $20,000 for the
property. The City will have to demolish and remove the pump
house at a cost of approximately $2,500.
Councilmember Ahrens asked where the money for the property would
be put. The City Manager answered in the General Fund.
Councilmember Ahrens asked if this money could be earmarked for a
specific project, i.e. parks, etc. The Council decided to wait
to see how much the City will net in the end.
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Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-138 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH TURNQUIST PROPERTIES,
INC. FOR THE SALE OF ABANDONED WELL SITE
AND PUMP HOUSE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE
FORMER DONNIE ' S RESTAURANT
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.7 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO DAKOTA R~IL PER COURT ORDER IN THE
DISPUTE OF DAKOTA RAIL V. CITY OF MOUND
The city Attorney explained that the City and Dakota Rail went to
court with Dakota Rail requesting a motion for partial summary
judgment and the City requesting a motion for a temporary
restraining order to keep Mr. Mills from installing fencing in
the downtown parking lots. The Court ordered that the Dakota
Rail's motion for a partial summary judgment is denied; the
City's motion for a temporary restraining order is granted; the
city is to pay Dakota Rail rent on the subject property at $1,000
per month commencing the month of March 1991 and continuing
during the pendency of this action or until further order of the
court.
Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #91-159
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF
PAYMENT TO DAKOTA RAIL, INC., PER
HENNEPIN COUNTY DISTRICT JUDGE PATRICK
W. FITZGERALD IN THE MATTER OF DAKOTA
RAIL, INC., V. CITY OF MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.8 SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR: UNPAID TREE REMOVAL CHARGES, UNPAID
HAZARDOUS BUILDING CHARGES, UNPAID MOWING CHARGES, UNPAID
WATER & SEWER BILLS
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen to set October
1991, for a public hearing on unpaid tree removal charges,
unpaid hazardous building charges, unpaid mowing charges and
unpaid water and sewer bills. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
1.9 SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
PARKING MAINTENANCE
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MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to set October 22,
1991, for a public hearing on the 1991 CBD (Central Business
District) Parking Maintenance &ssessment. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $210,588.43, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Department Head monthly reports for September 1991.
B. Planning Commission Minutes of September 23, 1991.
Parks and Open Space Commission Minutes of September 26,
1991.
D. LMCD Mailings.
E. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Annual Report for 1990.
REMINDER: Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday,
October 15, 1991, 7:00 P.M., City Hall. The City Manager
will present the proposed 1992 Budget to the Council. The
curfew ordinance will also be discussed along with a variety
of other items.
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REMINDER: Adopt a Green Space Reception on Monday, October
21, 1991, 7:30 P.M., City Hall.
NOTE: Parks and Open Space Commission now starts their
meetings at 7 P.M. instead of 7:30 P.M. effective October
10, 1991, in lieu of having a second meeting each month.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 8.45
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor..~otion carried__
Ed~a~d J. Shu]~le,~r.~-Ci~y Manage~~
Frah Clark, CMC, City Clerk
BILLS .OCTOBER 8, 1991
BATCH 1093
73,564.89
BATCH 1094
85,665.59
LaTour Construction Payment 3
51,357.95
TOTAL BILLS
210,588.43