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June 22, 1993
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 22, 1993
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, June 22, 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, Building Official Jon Sutherland,
Finance Director Gino Businaro and the following interested
citizens: June Kenealy, Keith Putt, Ken Roelofs, Ken Dahlgren, Lin
Terwilliger, Gloria Sistek, Paul Erickson, Leah Weycker, Valeri
Kavros, Linda Kunde, David Schrupp, Karen & Leeanne Pederson, Greg
& Vicki Pederson, Robert & Marilyn Byrnes, Peter Meyer and Dan
Hartman.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 MINUTES
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to approve the
Minutes of the June 8, 1993, Regular Meeting, as submitted.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.1 SETTING DATE FOR BOND SALES
Dan Hartman, Springsted, explained that the first issue of
$1,350,000 General Obligation Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series
1993B is being issued for the following: water meter reading
system; painting a water tower; water main improvements; and sewer
lift station improvements. Also with this issue will be $540,000
General Obligation Building Refunding Bonds, Series 1993C. He
stated that the City will be saving about $24,000 if these two bond
issues are done together. He recommended that the City issue the
above to take advantage of the favorable rates now. The City will
increase water and sewer rates by 5 percent each year in 1994,
1995, 1996 and 1997 to provide sufficient revenue to meet debt
service payments on the Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds as well as the
debt service on the City,s $155,000 outstanding General Obligation
Water Revenue Bonds of 1984.
Based on the Council's discussion at the June 9, 1993, meeting
regarding a water treatment facility, Mr. Hartman recommended that
the Council work through this decision looking at where water rates
would be if this was done and starting a process of informing the
public on the water rates if this water treatment facility were
installed. He stated this can be a long process.
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The City Attorney asked about negotiated sales vs. public sales of
the bonds. Mr. Hartman explained that this process is a
negotiated/competitive sale and will cut back on the costs of the
sale.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-76
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF $1,350,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
1993B, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER AND
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS OF THE CITY
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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Motion carried.
Ahrens moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-77
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF $540,000 GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
BUILDING REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1993C
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Proposals for both of these bonds will be received July 27, 1993,
until 10:30 A.M., Central Time, at the offices of Springsted, Inc.,
85 East Seventh Place, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN. The Council will
consider the award of the Bonds at the July 27, 1993, City Council
Meeting.
1.3 CASE #93-018:
JERRY WEILAND FOR TIM KENEALY, 6319 BAY RIDGE
ROAD, LOT 9, BLOCK 1, HALSTEAD ACRES 2ND
ADDITION, PID ~23-117-24 33 0020, VARIANCE FOR
ADDITION
The Building Official reported that the Planning Commission
recommended approval recognizing the existing nonconforming street
frontage of 15 feet. The addition is fully conforming.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-78
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A STREET FRONTAGE
VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
CONFORMING SUN PORCH AT 6319 BAY RIDGE
ROAD, LOT 9, BLOCK 1, HALSTEAD ACRES 2ND
ADDITION, PID %23-117-24 33 0020, P & Z
CASE %93-018
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE ~93-019:
June 22, 1993
DAVID THOMPSON, FOR VALERI KAVROS, 4822
GLASGOW ROAD, RLS 1571, TRACT A, PID ~24-117-
24 44 0214, REQUEST= VARIANCE FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval with conditions. The Building
Official stated that the survey done in 1984 when the subdivision
was approved was incorrect in lot area requiring a 79.74 square
foot variance to allow new construction.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-79
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LOT AREA VARIANCE
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING
AT 4822 GLASGOW ROAD, RLS %1571, TRACT A,
PID %24-117-24 44 0214, P & Z CASE %93-
019
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.5 CASE ~93-020:
KEITH PUTT, 5562 SHERWOOD DRIVE, RLS 1222,
TRACT C, PID ~13-117-24 23 0030, VARIANCE FOR
ADDITION
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval with conditions. The Council
discussed the reduction of approximately 800 square feet of hard
cover because the pool and patio area will be removed. The Council
discussed the 30% hardcover rule in the shoreland management
ordinance that was mandated by the DNR and how many more variances
this will cause in Mound.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-80
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LOT AREA, SIDE
YARD SETBACK AND HARDCOVER VARIANCE TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OFANADDITION AT 5562
SHERWOOD DRIVE, RLS %1222, TRACT C, PID
%13-117-24 23 0030, P & Z CASE %93-020
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.6 CASE #93-021: W. WAYNE & LIN TERWILLIGER, 2945 CAMBRIDGE
LANE, LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK 34, WYCHWOOD, PID
~24-117-24 42 0008, VARIANCE FOR COVERED
DECK
The Building official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval with conditions.
The Planning
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Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-81
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE HARDCOVER AND
SETBACK VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION
OF A ROOF STRUCTURE AT 2945 CAMBRIDGE
LANE, LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK 34, WYCHWOOD,
PID %24-117-24 42 O008v P & Z CASE %93-
021
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE ~93-022:
KEN ROELOFB CONST., INC., FOR KENNETH
DAHLGREN, 4347 WILSHIRE BLVD., PART OF LOTS 75
& 76 AND LOT B IN THE FIRST RE-ARRANGEMENT OF
PHELPS ISLAND PARK, FIRST DIVISION, PID ~19-
117-23 13 0008, VARIANCE FOR DECK
The Building official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval with conditions.
The Planning
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-82
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LAKESIDE SETBACK,
STREET FRONTAGE, AND HARDCOVER VARIANCE
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A DECK AT 4347
WILSHIRE BLVD., PART OF LOTS 75, 76 & LOT
B IN THE FIRST RE-ARRANGEMENT OF PHELPS
ISLAND PARK, FIRST DIVISION, PID %19-117-
23 13 0008, P & Z CASE %93-022
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE #93-024:
GLORIA SISTEK, 5342 PIPER ROAD, LOT 39,
WHIPPLE SHORES, PID #25-117-24 21 0110,
VARIANCE FOR GARAGE
The Building Official explained the request.
Commission recommended approval with conditions.
The Planning
RESOLUTION %93-83
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LAKESIDE SETBACK
AND HARDCOVER VARIANCE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A CONFORMING GARAGE AT
5342 PIPER ROAD, LOT 39, WHIPPLE SHORES,
PID %25-117-24 21 0110, P & Z CASE %93-
024
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.9 CASE #93-025: DAVID SCHRUPP FOR LINDA KUNDE, 4916 HANOVER
ROAD, LOTS 16 & 17, BLOCK 18v DEVON, PID #25-
117-24 11 0082, VARIANCE FOR DECK
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The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval with Councilmember Jensen voting
nay because she felt there was no hardship when it comes to a deck.
The Council asked that another Whereas be added to the proposed
resolution stating, "Whereas, the additional 25 square feet of
hardcover is far enough from the lake to minimize the runoff effect
on the lake.
Smith moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-84 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A ID~ItDCOVER
V~RIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
CONFORMING DECK AT 4916 HANOVER ROAD,
LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK 18, DEVON, PID %25-
117-24 11 0082, P & Z CASE %93-025
The vote was 4 in favor with Jensen voting nay for the same reason
as at the Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried.
1.10 CASE ~93-026: KAREN & LEEANNE PEDERSON, 2050 WATERSIDE LANEt
LOTS i & 2, BLOCK 2, LAKESIDE PARK CROCKER,S,
PID 313-117-24 33 0022, VARIANCE FOR DECK
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval with conditions.
Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-85 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LOT AREA AND
SETBACK VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
A DECK AT 2050 WATERSIDE LANE, LOTS i &
2, BLOCK 2, LAKESIDE PARK: A.L.
CROCKER'S 1ST DIVISION, PID %13-117-24 23
0022t P & Z CASE %93-026
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.11 CASE #93-027: GREG & VICKI PEDERSON, 6087 ASPEN ROAD, LOT
18~ BROOKTON~ PID ~14-117-24 31 0019~
REQUEST: VARIANCE FOR POOL
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
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The vote was unanimously in favor.
1.12 PUBLIC LAND PERMIT APPLICATION=
June 22, 1993
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE FOR A
POOL AT 6087 ASPEN ROADv LOT 18v
BROOKTON~ PID %14-117-24 31 0019~ P & Z
CASE %93-027
Motion carried·
ROBERT & MARILYN BYRNES, 2851
CAMBRIDGE L]tNE~ LOT 10, BLOCK 38, WYCHWOOD, DOCK SITE #51735,
CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAND TO REPLACE EXISTING STAIRWAY
The Building Official explained the request. The Park & Open Space
Commission recommended approval.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION %93-87
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION ON
PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT TO REPLACE AN
EXISTING STAIRWAY ON BRIGHTON COMMON
ABUTTING 2851 CAMBRIDGE LANE, LOT 10,
BLOCK 38, WYCHWOOD, FOR 5 YEARS
RENEWABLE~ DOCK SITE %51735
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.13 COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Peter Meyer, 5748 Sunset Road was present and gave the following
reasons not to build a grocery store, liquor store and bank on the
community center site:
It is a historical landmark in the community.
It is too costly for the city and he does not think Mound
residents should subsidize this with tax increment
financing.
It is too costly for the Westonka School District. The
cost of restoring and bringing the building up to fire
and accessibility codes would cost district residents
millions of dollars less than replacement cost.
It has extra space which the school district is in need
of which means less is construction.
The Community Center is centrally located and convenient
to all citizens.
According to The Laker, the City and the School District
have shown an interest building an auditorium with a
seating capacity of 500 or more, at a cost of two million
dollars. The Community Service Building already has an
1200 seat auditorium and all you would have to do is
replace the gym out at the high school.
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Green space in the center of Mound is irreplaceable. I
do not want to see the football and softball fields
turned into a parking lot.
If you measure a good community economy only in terms of
dollars, then it makes no sense to move the liquor store
which contributes $100,000 per year to the City budget.
Where will this money be made up from, what services will
be cut, until some future point in time when a new stores
cost and increased overhead allows it to turn a profit?
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We need to look at the human side of our community's
economy, we do not need a store that sells drugs being
made more visible.
If the ball fields are paved over, we will lose forever
a large share of Mound's best Bluebird nesting
habitat. Fifteen years ago Bluebirds were on the verge
of being put on the endangered species list, but through
the efforts of many dedicated individuals in the Bluebird
recovery program, they are making an amazing comeback.
Bluebirds have nested at the ball fields for the last two
years, and to his knowledge are the only nesting
Bluebirds in the City of Mound. What value can you put
on these beautiful birds. We need to examine the
Community Center proposal in terms of what is ethically
and aesthetically right as well as what is economically
expedient.
The Mayor pointed out that the City took an interest in the
Community Center because the possibility existed that the School
District may cease to use that facility. There was no proposal.
A poll has been taken by the School District and results indicate
that this is not feasible at all and is not going to happen.
The Council thanked Mr. Meyer for his comments.
1.14 APPROVAL OF FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY ORDINANCE AND THE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE
The Building Official explained that the Floodplain Overlay
Ordinance and Summary are in ready to be adopted in their correct
form.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following:
ORDINANCE #63-1993
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING AND ADDING SECTION
3OO:15 TO THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY REGULATIONS AND
ADOPTING A SUMMARY OF THIS ORDINANCE FOR
PUBLICATION
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST
METRO DRUG TASK FORCE
Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #93-88 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST METRO DRUG TASK
FORCE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.16 APPLICATION FOR PORTABLE SIGN - OUR LADY OF THE LAKE
INCREDIBLE FESTIVAL
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to approve a portable
sign permit for Our Lady of the Lake Incredible Festival for
the following: I over street banner in The Highlands; $ free
standing "A" frame wooden signs in the following locations
(Mound Depot, 3 Points old Fina Station, Superamerica Station,
parking area across from John,s Variety, north wall of OLL),
from July 3 to July 26, 1993. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Ahrens to waive the fee
for the above portable sign application. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.17 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of
$329,304.02, when funds are available. A roll call vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.18 REOUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL RE: MILFOIL TREATMENT -
DUTCH LAKE, NANCY NORDSTROM, 5856 GRANDVIEW BLVD.
The Council reviewed the letter submitted by Ms. Nordstrom.
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Jensen to contribute the
same amount given last year ($500.00) to help fight the
milfoil in Dutch Lake. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
Financial Report for May 1993, as prepared by Gino Businaro,
Finance Director.
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Letter dated May 25, 1993, written from the League of
Minnesota Cities to Michael Durell, Minneapolis re: the
removal of Mayor Johnson from office.
Letter dated June 8, 1993, from Mo Mueller, of the Parks &
O~en Space Commission re: her lack of attendance at recent
meetings. POSC did not take any position on this letter. The
Council to let the Park & Open Space Commission make a
recommendation on this item.
Letter dated June 14, 1993, from Brian Asleson of the Parks &
Open Space Commission resigning from the POSC. The Council
acknowledged Mr. Asleson for his fine work and dedication to
the Commission over the years.
Notice from the Governor's Office re: vacancies on
Metropolitan Council due to redistricting of the Metro Council
districts.
Letter dated June 9, 1993, from Governor Arne Carlson re:
1994-95 budget of the State of Minnesota.
Park & Open Space Commission Minutes of June 10, 1993.
Planning Commission Minutes - June 14, 1993.
FY
The schedule for the West Hennepin Human Services Planning
Board for the remainder of the year:
Meeting Date
Mayor/City Council
July 6 Skip
No August Meeting
Sept. 7 Liz
Oct. 5 Andrea
Nov. 2 Phyllis
Dec. 7 Ken
Packets will be sent to us prior to these meetings.
send them out as I get them.
I will
Notice from State of Minnesota, Public Utilities Commission
re: Minnesota Independent Equal Access Corporation ("MIEAC")
filing for a general rate increase.
Letter dated June 12, 1993, from Hennepin County Old Tyme
County Fair inviting you to attend this year's events.
REMINDER: Lake Area Mayor's Meeting has been rescheduled for
Wednesday, June 30, 1993, 5:30 P.M., Shorewood City Hall.
Agenda will focus on service delivery analysis to be performed
with technical assistance to be provided by the Metropolitan
Council.
REMINDER: Mound City Days, June 18-20, 1993.
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REMINDERS City of orono Open House at new City Hall, Sunday,
June 20, 1993, 1-4 P.M.
REMINDER: Bruce Miller Day, Thursday, July 1, 1993. The City
Manager updated the Council. All activities will now be at
parking lot between Community Center and the Pond Arena from
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. There will not be an evening banquet
at the Lafayette Club.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 9:35
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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BILLS
June 22, 1993
BATCH 3053 $152,675.65
BATCH 3062 176,628.37
TOTAL BILLS $329,304.02