1993-04-27ADril 27, 1993
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 27v 1993
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, April 27, 1993, 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,
City Attorney Curt Pearson, City Planner Mark Koegler, Building
Official Jon Sutherland and the following interested citizens:
Melissa Jorgenson, Bill Voss, Ann Schouweiler, Doug Jepson, Dave
Streeter, Ken Meyer, Michael Durell, Oi Moy, and Fi Yin Moy.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 MINUTES
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to approve the
Minutes of the April 13, 1993, Regular Meeting and the April
20, 1993, Committee of the Whole Meeting, as submitted.
Councilmember Jensen asked that the tape of the April 13th
meeting be checked to verify a statement made by Councilmember
Ahrens. That was done and the Minutes were correct as
submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
1.1 PUBLIC HEARING: FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY REGULATIONS
The City Planner explained that about one and one-half years ago
the DNR notified the City that the Flood Plain Ordinance was
deficient due to some changes made at the Federal and State level.
They asked that the City work with them on updating the ordinance.
The Flood Plain ordinance is necessary so that the City qualifies
under the national flood insurance program so that private property
owners in flood areas can obtain insurance from commercial carriers
that is under written by the Federal Government. He further
reported that most of the items to be amended were housekeeping
matters. The Planning Commission put a draft together, held a
public hearing and it is before the Council tonight. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Mayor closed tha public hearing.
There was no response. The
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MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to direct staff to
develop a sl]mmary for publication and bring back to the next
Council Meeting for approval. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
1.2
CASE ~93-009:
DOUG JEPSON AND ~NN SCHOUWEILLERt 2545 BI~%CK
LAKE LANEt LOTS 10 & 37, BLOCK 11~ SETON~ PID
%19-117-23 21 0031t VARIANCE MODIFICATION
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to the following:
The total lot coverage does not exceed 30 percent of the
lot area.
The lot area be adjusted to include only that area above
the flood plain elevation.
The lot coverage calculations include future sidewalks
and stairs leading to the patio.
No driveway be provided to access the patio area.
The resolution be filed at Hennepin County.
Jensen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-47
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
RESOLUTION %92-12 GRANTING A TEMPORARY
VARIANCE TO ALLOW TWO PRINCIPAL DWELLINGS
AT 4618 KILDARE ROAD, NOW KNOWN AS 2545
BLACK LAKE LANE, LOTS 10 AND 37, BLOCK
11~ SETONt PID %19-117-23 21 0031, P & Z
CASE %93-009
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Building Official stated that the applicant has asked for a
refund of the variance fee for this amendment.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to refund of $50.00
to the applicants of P & Z Case %93-009.
The Council discussed this. Councilmembers Jensen and
Jessen stated they could not support a refund because
staff time was used to address the modification.
The vote was 3 in favor with Jensen and Jessen voting nay.
Motion carried.
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CASE ~93-010=
DAVE AND FJ%THERINE STREETERt 4700 ABERDEEN
ROAD, PART OF LOTS 17 - 20 & 47, BLOCK
PEMBROKE, PID #19-117-23 33 0204, VARIANCE
The Building official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-48
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ALOT AREA ANDREAR
YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION AT 4700
ABERDEEN ROAD, THAT PART OF LOTS 17, 18,
19, 20 AND 47, BLOCK 6, PEMBROKE, PID %
19-117-23 33 0204, P & Z CASE %93-0010
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.4 CASE #93-011:
MONICA J. BRUBAKKENt 6615 BARTLETT BLVD., LOT
8 IN HALSTEAD HEIGHTS & PART OF LOT 2 IN
HALSTEAD VIEW, PID t22-117-24 43 0010,
VARIANCE
The Building official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval.
The Planning
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-49
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A STREET FRONTAGE
VARIANCE TO ALLOW RECONSTRUCTION OF A
DWELLING DItMAGED BY FIKEAT 6615 BARTLETT
BLVD., LOT 8, HALSTEAD HEIGHTS, AND LOT
1, BLOCK 1, HALSTEAD VIEW, PID %22-117-24
43 0010, P & Z CASE %93-011
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE #93-013:
KEN MEYER, 2196 FAIRVIEW LANE, LOTS 29 & 30,
BLOCK 1, CREVIER SUBD. OF LOT 36 LAFAYETTE
PARKt PID ~13-117-24 43 0068t HARDCOVER
VARIANCE
The Building official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval.
The Planning
Smith moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #93-50
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LOT COVERAGE
VARIANCE RESOLUTION FOR 2~96 FAIRVIEW
LANE, LOTS 29 & 30, BLOCK ~, L.P.
CREVIER'S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 36
LAFAYETTE PARK, PID #L3-~LT-24 43 0068, P
a ~ CASE #93-0X3
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried·
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PLAN OF ACTIONt DECISION FLOW
CHART AND PROCEDURE MANUAL RE: CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC
LANDS PERMIT PROCESS
The Building Official explained that there are three things for the
Council to consider tonight.
1. Plan of Action: Renewing Public Land Permits;
Amended Decision Flow Chart; and
The following are the reasons for the amendments to the
Flow Chart:
Re-phrase some of the language to be more user
friendly; put in question format.
Completely re-number all steps (squares).
Add square #3.5 "Does proposed improvement require
approval from another agency? If yes, received
approval from agency, then proceed.
Add within squares #4 and #5 the type of permits
(i.e. Construction on Public Lands, Land
Alteration, Public Land Maintenance, and
Continuation of Structure) to help clarify where to
go next.
Combine circles from old flow chart, #6 and #14,
into square #11.
Combine squares from old flow chart, #7 and #16,
into square #14.
3. Proposed Procedure Manual.
The Council discussed the proposed resolution to adopt the amended
"Decision Flow Chart". They asked that the following be deleted,
"WHEREAS, the City of Mound in 1976 formulated the Decision Flow
Chart for the granting of Construction and Maintenance Permits for
structures on public parks: and". This deletion is because it
refers to public parks not public lands. There were also a couple
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of typos on the flow chart.
The Council discussed a residence that is currently on Commons and
if this would fall under #2 of the proposed Flow Chart. The City
Attorney answered yes.
Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #93-5L
RESOLUTION TOAD OPT THEANENDED "DECISION
FLOW CHART" IMPLENENTING THE PROCESSING
OF SPECIAL PER~ITS FOR PRIVATE STRUCTURES
AND PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON
PUBLIC LANDS
The voted was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Council then reviewed the Procedures Manual. The Council asked
that the samples in the Manual be reviewed to be sure that the time
period of 3 or 5 years is correct for each sample that will be
included. Page 1436 of the packet (page 45) there should be 2
other sites added to the first 2 sites because 4 sites are
mentioned. The Council also asked that as permits are issued they
be tracked on the computer so that the City sends out notices when
they are due for renewal.
On page 1394 of the packet #6. C. needs to be changed from "the
Assessing Department" to "the Finance Department".
The Council also asked that the same Whereas be deleted from this
proposed resolution as in Resolution #93-51.
Jessen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #93-52
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A PUBLIC LANDS
PROCEDURE MANUAL FOR THE PROCESSING OF
PEI~ITS FOR PRIVATE STRUCTURES AND
PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON PUBLIC
LANDS
Councilmember Ahrens stated she would vote against this
resolution because she voted against the dock ordinance change
at the last meeting. She felt there could be other reasons
than safety that a person could be denied a dock.
The vote was 4 in favor with Ahrens voting nay. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING WESTONKA SENIOR CENTER WEEK, MAY 3-7,
1993
The Mayor read the proclamation.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-53
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING WESTONKA SENIOR
CENTER WEEK - MAY 3-7, 1993
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.8
APPROVAL OF CHARITABLE BEER PERMIT & SET-Up PERMIT - NORTHWEST
TONKA LIONS (MOUND CITy DAYS) - POND ARENA AND MOUND BAY PARK
- JUNE 19 & 20, 1993
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to approval a
Charitable Beer Permit a Set-Up Permit for the Northwest Tonka
Lions (Mound City Days) - Pond Arena and Mound Bay Park for
June 19 a 20, 1993. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
1.9 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Smith to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of
$123,743.27, when funds are available. A roll call vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 INFORMATION/MISCEL~EOUS
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Financial Report for March 1993 as prepared by Gino Businaro,
Finance Director.
B. L.M.C.D. Mailings.
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Letter from the City of Orono about meeting to discuss common
issues to cities. Tuesday, May 4, 1993, 7:30 A.M. to 9:00
A.M. at the Lafayette Club. Please let Linda know by Friday,
April 30th if you plan to attend.
REMINDER: Governor Arne Carlson is scheduled to speak to a
group of government officials and business owners, Monday,
April 26, 1993, at 11:30 A.M. - 12:15 P.M., Burl Oaks Golf
Club. Lunch will follow address at $10.00 per person. Please
plan on attending this event to hear the Governor's thoughts
on the remaining weeks of the Legislative Session.
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The City Manager reported that the Recycling Day was a huge
success. The Council complimented the people who worked and
the residents who contributed by cleaning up their yards. The
Council asked that all the figures be analyzed after they are
all in to be sure that we are not subsidizing the program.
The Mayor reported that since this not only benefited Mound
but other surrounding communities, he has asked two of those
communities if they would be willing to supply some people
power for the next Recycling Day and they have agreed.
Councilmember Jensen asked that the Manager stay after Dakota
Rail about all the brush that they cut and left in the right-
of-way some time ago.
1.11 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PART-TIME POSITION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER WITHIN THE POLICE AND PLANNING AND INSPECTION8
DEPARTMENTS
The City Manager explained that this is on the agenda as a result
of the interest by the Council to try to more aggressively enforce
our existing nuisance ordinance as it applies to yard clean-up,
debris, junk cars, and code enforcement issues that we have been
trying to deal with, with the staff we have. As a result, in the
1993 proposed budget Police and Planning recommended that we add a
part-time code enforcement officer or community service officer.
That was cut out of the budget by the City Manager. The Council
has been interested in pursuing this so the new proposal is a part-
time person, approximately 25 hours a week, at $7.50 per hour and
the costs would be shared equally by Police and Planning. This
person would assist the current code enforcement officer with the
issues mentioned above. There was a proposed resolution. The
title of this position would be Community Service Officer, not Code
Enforcement Officer, as in the job description.
The Council discussed the job description and indicated they would
like to see emphasis put on enforcing the nuisance ordinance, i.e.
junk cars, messy yards, and code enforcement. The Council also
asked that there be tracking on how much time is spent on each
aspect of the enforcement.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #93-$4
RESOLUTION APPROVING PART TIME POSITION
AS COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER WITHIN THE
POLICE AND PLANNING /%ND INSPECTIONS
DEPARTMENTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.12 PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT USINO TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY
SERVICE CENTER PROPERTY - HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUPt INC.
Mr. Rusty Fiefield, Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., presented a
Preliminary Feasibility Analysis for the Use of Tax Increment
Financing in the possible redevelopment of Community Services
Building.
The objectives of the report were to:
Provide the City of Mound and other effected parties an
assessment of the ability to create a tax increment financing
district.
Analyze the capacity of tax increment financing to provide
public participation in redevelopment.
Identify other issues relating to the use of tax increment
financing.
4. Identify other steps to be taken in creating a plan of
finance.
Based on their analysis they performed, tax increment financing
could be used to facilitate the redevelopment of the community
services building site. He stated this is a qualified "could be".
There are a number of things that need to happen for that to fall
into place.
Mr. Fiefield reviewed the following informational items with the
Council:
Ability to Create TIF District
Statutory Criteria
Limitations on Redevelopment District
Calculation of Tax Increment
Adjustment of Original Tax Capacity
Estimated Tax Increment
Development Scenario 1: Grocery Store Only
Development Scenario 2: With Bank & Liquor Store
Financial Feasibility Analysis
Project Costs
Sale of Land
Debt Capacity
Loss of Local Government Aid
Findings and Recommendations
Mr. Fiefeld suggested the following in planning for the project:
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Gather additional information needed to support the
findings to create a redevelopment TIF district.
Continue to seek formal clarification from the County on
the establishment of the Original Tax Capacity after sale
to the developer.
Monitor potential changes in the 1994 legislative session
in case the TIF district needs to be created in advance
of adverse legislation action.
Bruce Chamberlain pointed out that one of the goals of the Mound
Visions Project is to support and strengthen existing Mound
retailers. Thus, when talking about a grocery store, liquor store
and bank, these are all existing businesses. The scenarios do not
involve new retailers.
The Council also discussed the fact that there would have to be
another community center developed if this project is undertaken.
There was no action taken on this item at this time.
1.13 DISCUSSION= RECONSIDERATION OF MID BLOCK CROSSWALKS REMOVAL
ON SHORELINE DRIVE AT THE HOUSE OF MOY
The City Manager summarized his letter and questions (dated March
31, 1993) to Hennepin County and their response (dated April 15,
1993) to his letter regarding the House of Moy crosswalk. He
reported that there was a meeting with Hennepin County on April 6
to look at this mid block crosswalk and the possibility of moving
it to the east. The following were responses from the County:
1. REQUEST:
Reconsideration of a "No Right Turn on Red" sign at
CSAH 15 and CASH 110.
RESPONSE: It is inconsistent with County policies for placing
these signs. There was not sufficient reason to
change their previous response not to install this
sign.
REQUEST:
Moving the present House of Moy crosswalk to the
MTC bus shelter east of the House of Moy.
RESPONSE: There are two significant problems:
a. the number of trucks maneuvering to make
deliveries to the boat and auto repair
business just west of the proposed crosswalk
location which would screen both pedestrians
and warning signs thus causing safety problems
for pedestrians; and
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there are several driveways in this area with
vehicles slowing and stopping to turn into
driveways which could cause confusion to
drivers as to whether vehicles are stopped for
turns and for pedestrians.
3. REQUEST:
Review of types of crosswalk striping that could be
used if the House of Moy crosswalk was to remain.
RESPONSE: The county would use a new standard of crosswalk
striping (longitudinal blocks 2' x 6' and the use
of Stamark preformed durable marking material).
This would be beyond their normal practice.
4. REQUEST: Speed limit reduction to 30 miles per hour.
RESPONSE: The speed limit is established by the Commissioner
of Transportation. This area was reviewed in 1989
when the current speed limit of 35 mph was set.
The Council can make a request and the County is
willing to forward that request but urged that a
lower speed limit be confined to the immediate
downtown area of CSAH 15.
So
REQUEST:
Additional signing to better warn motorists of
pedestrians in the House of Moy crosswalk.
RESPONSE: With elimination of Post Office crosswalk, they
would be able to provide advance warning signs in
addition to the existing crosswalk warning signs at
the House of Moy crosswalk. To improve nighttime
visibility, they would use Hi-Intensity sheeting on
the signs. They could also provide Day-glo plaques
on top of the advance warning signs. Theses are
both beyond their normal practice.
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STATEMENT:
The City is analyzing options regarding
providing parking on the same side of the road
as the House of Moy.
RESPONSE:
Strong encouragement to continue this effort
since it eliminates pedestrian/vehicle
conflicts on CSAH 15 and provides safety
benefits.
PROBLEM:
People walking directly out of the House of Moy
into the crosswalk on CSAH 15.
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RESPONSE: The County right-of-way appears limited and the
best solution to this appears to be either the
reworking of the House of Moy's front steps, or the
moving of the crosswalk slightly east or west.
REQUEST:
More time be allowed for pedestrians crossing at
the signal at CSAH 110 and CSAH 15.
RESPONSE: Their Operations Engineer will adjust the timing of
the Walk/Don't Walk phases in the near future.
They will also place a decal on the signal to
better inform the pedestrians as to what the
"Walk/Don't Walk" indications mean.
The County stated the following in their letter: "...there is
substantial controversy over the safety benefit provided to
pedestrians by crosswalks. There is concern that crosswalks may
provide the pedestrian with a false sense of security and there is
particular concern regarding mid-block crosswalks on four lane
roadways ....... It is the County's position to support the City
in their request to remove the four mid-block pedestrian crossings
in Mound."
The Police Chief was present and stated that he agreed with the
County as far as their assessment of moving the crosswalk to the
MTC bus shelter. He further stated that he has not changed his
opinion on mid-block crosswalks and how dangerous they are.
The Council stated they would like to request that the speed limit
in the downtown area be reduced to 30 mph. The Police Chief stated
that the problem will be that the Department of Transportation will
not just lower the speed limit. They will come out and do a
traffic study which could work in reverse of what the Council
wants, because if 85% of the traffic is going 35 mph or higher that
is where the speed limit could be set. The Council decided to
continue to explore the speed limit option.
The Council discussed providing more signage on County Road 15
calling attention to the public parking lot that is located behind
the House of Moy. They also discussed what Mrs. Moy could do to
encourage parking in the rear parking lot, i.e. provide and
entrance to the restaurant from the rear.
The Council accepted the additional petition that was turned in
last Thursday.
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Mike Durell, representing the House of Moy, presented additional
signatures since the last petition was turned in. He stated that
there are now approximately 2945 signatures on 177 pages in support
of retaining the crosswalk at 5555 Shoreline Dr. adding certain
safety features. He noted that Representative Steve Smith has
signed the petition and stands firmly behind the merits of this
petition. Mr. Durell stated that Representative Smith has assured
them that he will be working diligently toward obtaining a lower
speed limit in the downtown area of Mound.
The Council assured Mr. Durell that the lower speed limit will
continue to be explored.
Mr. Durell stated that he is here to encourage the Council to
accept the County's offers to improve the crosswalk.
The Mayor stated that if the Council decided to keep the crosswalk,
they would certainly accept the County's suggestions for crosswalk
marking.
Mr. Durell stated that there should be driver education campaign
like handing out tickets to driver's who do no observe the
crosswalks. The Mayor stated that the Council has discussed this
before. The Police Chief stated that the City has no control over
what happens in court with crosswalk violation tickets. He further
stated that money has been set aside every Spring to write
crosswalk violations and have done that and on one occasion the
Judge offered every violator the opportunity to just pay court
costs.
The Mayor asked if Mr. Durell had new information to offer. Mr.
Durell stated that he has given updates on the petition. Mr.
Durell stated he was hopeful that the Council was going to keep the
crosswalk with the improvements. He pointed out that a lot of
people (as named on the petition) are requesting the crosswalk
remain. He further stated that there were 5 people struck in
crosswalks in the last three years, and most of which were hit at
traffic lights. He stated that the fairest hearing is the
petition.
The Mayor stated that the easiest thing to do with this issue would
be to leave the crosswalk and put up a yellow flashing light. He
stated that the best information from the public safety people is
that this mid-block crosswalk will always be dangerous, no matter
what we do to it.
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Councilmember Ahrens state that if all the people signing the
petition had all the information that the Council has and heard all
the testimony from the experts, that probably those people would
not have signed the petition. She stated she intends to support
removal of the mid-block crosswalk.
Councilmember Smith stated that he feels there is plenty of parking
in the rear public parking lot (which could be improved) and he
felt that the citizens would use that lot if the crosswalk is
removed.
Councilmember Jessen stated that even with new striping and
lighting, that mid-block crosswalk would still not be safe. She
agreed that using the parking lot behind the House of Moy and other
areas on that side of the street seems to be the best alternative.
Councilmember Jensen stated she takes a different view of this.
She stated she is fearful that removing this crosswalk will make a
bad situation even worse. She stated she does not support leaving
it where it is, nor moving it down to the bus shelter. She stated
she sees the problem as being able to walk out of a business, down
the stairs and right into the street. She would prefer moving the
crosswalk some distance to the east, not west which would be closer
to Marion St. or the signal lights at CSAH 110 and CSAH 15. After
it is moved east, take the County up on their offer to change the
signage and markings on the street, to better let drivers know
there is a situation in front of them. She favored continuing
pursuit of reducing the speed limit in that area. She also wants
to pursue the "No Turn on Red" signage.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to remove the
crosswalk in front of the House of Moy, along with the other
3 mid-block crosswalks that were discussed at a previous
meeting. The vote was 4 in favor with Jensen voting nay.
Motion carried.
The Mayor stated that the City will continue to try to reduce the
speed limit in the downtown area and if Representative Smith can
help, it would be appreciated.
Mr. Durell stated that Representative Smith will work diligently to
keep the crosswalk at the House of Moy.
The Council also asked that signage on County Road 15 calling
attention to the public parking lot at the rear of the House of Moy
be done.
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X.X4 ~ENDIN~ LITIgaTION
The City Attorney stated that the City has been threatened with
litigation. Five residents, living on Bluebird Lane, have
contacted the Council and indicated that they believe that the land
which abuts their property and lies between their homestead and the
lake, is not land that the City of Mound has any right to be
regulating or issuing dock permits on. They have researched and
presented the City with approximately 14 pages of allegations.
Those allegations are now being reviewed and studied by members of
City Staff and we are trying to get a handle on exactly what the
background is and what the facts are as it relates to what has
happened here. So the City Staff is working, going through old
files. There is going to be a necessity to do some research and
some other things as to the rights that these people are asserting.
Since the original communication, the City has received another
communication yesterday, (because the Dock Inspector is out there
now and has placed some stakes on 9 various locations on the
Commons) and these people are objecting and indicating that this is
escalating the dispute between the City and themselves as property
owners. This is the current status.
The city Attorney further stated that we need to find out what the
facts are in order to respond to the allegations. If the facts
are, as they have stated, then we have to assess those facts to
determine what the City's rights are. There is a difference
between public commons and there are commons that are dedicated to
subdivisions or other lot owners. It is their position that this
is not a public commons.
The Mayor asked if these people are also suggesting that this is
not a dedicated commons either, that the people that don't abut the
commons don't have a right to be there either. The City Attorney
stated that they are indicating that any argument in respect to
that is between them and their neighbors. And they take the
position that their neighbors do not have certain rights, but
that's not unusual, because they are trying to lay some kind of
claim to that land.
The City Attorney stated that it will take about a month to put
this together. At that time, he will meet with the Council,
explain the facts that have been assembled and explain the various
alternatives to the Council. This will probably have to be done in
Executive Session because then the Council will have to make some
choices as to which direction the Council will go. The City
Attorney will keep the Council updated.
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MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to adjourn at 11:00
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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BILLS' April 27, 1993
BATCH 3042 $123,743.27
TOTAL BILLS
$123,743.27