1993-08-10240
August 10, 1993
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 10, 1993
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
regular session on Tuesday, August 10, 1993, in the
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
met in
Council
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 Bruce Chamberlain, and the
following interested citizens: Tom Casey, John Edewaard, Bill &
Dorothy Netka, Julie Lilledahl, Del Pfeifer, Marilyn Byrnes, Phil
& Eva Hasch, Neil Weber, and Vince Forstyke.
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 Jensen to approve the
Minutes of the July 27, 1993, Regular Meeting, as submitted.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.1 APPROVAL OF FINAL DRAFT & SUMMARY OF PROPOSED RENTAL ORDINANCE
The City Manager explained that the final draft and summary of the
proposed housing maintenance regulations for rental housing is
ready for the Council's consideration. This ordinance will be
enforced on a complaint basis with no fees and no required
inspections.
The City Attorney stated this ordinance requires a 4/5 vote of
approval.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following:
ORDINANCE 964-1993
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 319 TO THE
CITY CODE RELATING TO HOUSING MAINTENANCE
REGULATIONS FOR RENTAL HOUSING
The vote was 4 in favor with Ahrens voting nay. Motion carried.
Councilmember Ahrens stated that she has opposed this in the past
because from the first time she asked the question "What is the
problem?", she has never gotten a sufficient response to if we have
an extraordinary number of complaints and she doesn't see what this
puts in place that is not already available. She stated it is far
too specific.
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1.Z Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following:
SUMMARY ORDINANCE %64-1993
A SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE
ADDING SECTION 319 TO THE CITY
CODE RELATING TO HOUSING
MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS FOR
RENTAL HOUSING
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.3 DISCUSSION: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) - TEAL
POINTE
The City Manager asked that this item be delayed to await the
arrival of Bruce Chamberlain, City Planner.
1.4 DISCUSSION: PROPOSED NATURE CONSERVATION AREA (NCA'S) PLAN
The City Manager explained that this has been an ongoing matter for
some time. The Park & Open Space Commission and the Planner have
now put together a Nature Conservation Area Plan and are
recommending the Council adopt it.
The Council discussed the plan and complimented the POSC for all
their work on this project. The Council would like to see 3-5
sites designated NCA as an appropriate start to allow more detailed
monitoring.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Smith to accept the Nature
Conservation Area Plan from the Park & Open Space Commission
and direct the POSC to recommend 6-8 properties from the
parcels they have surveyed as possible NCA,s for Council
review and designation of 3-4. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Julie Lilledahl, 3233 Tuxedo Blvd., stated she and the other
landlords were not telling people there would be fees and
inspections as was indicated at the July 27th meeting. She gave
the Mayor a copy of the letter that was sent to rental property
owners. The Mayor stated that there is a line in the letter that
could lead people to believe the Council was considering fees and
inspections - "(Rental licensing? Fees? Multiple inspections?)".
Vince Forstyke, 3131 Inverness, asked for a copy of the ordinance
and summary. He was given one.
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John Edewaard, 5125 Hanover, asked for a time frame to be set for
designation of nature conservation areas. The Council stated they
would like to let the POSC carefully look at the sites they are
recommending for NCA designation and therefore would not like to
put a deadline on this.
1.3 DISCUSSION:
POINTE
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) - TEAL
City Planner Bruce Chamberlain, stated that official comments were
received from the following: Metropolitan Council, MN. Pollution
Control Agency, Dept. of Natural Resources, Mr. Tom Casey and Mr.
John Edewaard. He then summarized the issues raised and staff
clarification and comments as identified by EAWquestion numbers in
his report.
Mr. Casey stated that he was disappointed that his comments were
not included in the packet for Council review. He also stated that
according to Rule 4410, 1700, subd. 2, there are 30 days from the
close of comments for the Council to act on the EAW. He stated he
would like to see the Council review all the comments completely
before acting.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens to continue this
item for 2 weeks (August 24, 1993) and have staff prepare all
comments received and give them to the City Council for
review. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.5 SET PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
1.6
REQUEST FOR "DAKOTA RAIL 2ND ADDITION" BY DAKOTA RAIL, INC.
INVOLVING LANDS SOUTH OF 2281 COMMERCE BLVD. (JOHN'S VARIETY
& PETS) AND NORTH OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to set September 14,
1993, for a public hearing to consider preliminary and final
plat for "Dakota Rail 2nd Addition', by Dakota Rail, Inc.,
involving lands south of 2281 Commerce Blvd. (John,s Variety
& Pets) and north of the railroad tracks. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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
$598,284.13, when funds are available. A roll call vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.7 ADD-ON (LIVE MUSICAL CONCERT PERMIT)
The City Clerk explained the request. They have asked for the fee
for the permit to be waived.
MOTION made by Jess.n, seconded by Ahrens to approve a Live
Musical Concert Permit for local area churches at Mound Bay
Park (the Depot) on August 21, 1993. Tentative schedule is:
D-J music on the deck of the Depot 3:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Live music on the deck of the Depot 7:00 - 10:00 P.M.
Fee to be waived. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for July 1993.
B. LMCD Representative's Report for July 1993.
C. LMCD mailings.
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Next Meeting of the West Hennepin Human Services Planning
Board is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 1993, at
Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, in Room
328. For new Board Members, there will be a Board orientation
on Tuesday, August 24, 1993, 7:00 P.M. at the West Hennepin
Human Services Office, 4100 Vernon Ave. South, St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Jensen is scheduled to attend the September 7,
1993, Meeting.
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REMINDER: Fall National League of Cities (NLC) is scheduled
for December 2-5 in Orlando, Florida. Fran sent brochures and
related information to you last week. She needs to know ASAP
who plans to attend.
F. Parks & Open Space Commission Minutes of July 8, 1993.
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Letter dated August 3, 1993, from Mayor Jerry Rockvam to Gene
Strommen, LMCD re: contribution for fighting eurasion water
milfoil.
REMINDER: Committee of the Whole Meeting, Tuesday, August 17,
1993, 7:30 P.M.
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CITY ATTORNEY UPDATES ON LITIGATION
DAKOTA R~IL
The City Attorney reported that the Dakota Rail Trial is going
to start on Monday, August 16, 1993. The City Manager, Mayor
and Councilmembers Jensen and Jessen will need to be
available.
MUNSON CASE
The City Attorney reported that the deck is gone on the Munson
property. The case against Ms. Munson has been dismissed
because she no longer resides in the home. The City is
negotiating with the fee owner of the property on the
boathouse.
HOUSE OF MOY
The City Attorney reported that this matter has been resolved.
HANUS CASE
The City Attorney reported that this item has been deferred to
September 7, 1993.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 9=15
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
At~6st: City Cler~ - '
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BILLS
· August 10, 1993
BATCH 3073
BATCH 3074
Total Bills
$519,539.17
78,744.96
$598,284.13