1993-11-09November 9, 1993
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 9, 1993
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday,
November 9, 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.
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
October 26, 1993, Regular Meeting, with the following correction:
Item 1.6, second paragraph, second sentence should read as follows: "The
neighboring property owners on the northwest and southwest were present,
one was in favor and one was against the variance being granted."
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.1 APPOINTMENT TO PARK & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
The City Manager reported that Lyndell Skoglund has resigned from the Park & Open Space
Commission when her term expires on December 31, 1993, because of a her job commitments.
The POSC had recommended Mary Goode when the last three commissioners were appointed.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION//93-146 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARY GOODE TO
THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION TO
A 3 YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1994
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Manager stated that Shirley Andersen is not asking to be reappointed to the POSC at
the end of 1993. He further stated that there will be an opening on the Planning Commission
and an opening on the Economic Development Commission as of December 31, 1993. He stated
if the Council wished he would advertise for all three of this openings. The Council agreed.
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1.2
SET PUBLIC HEARING
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MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Smith to set December 14, 1993, for a
public hearing to consider the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
"Commercial Parking Lot) not aff'diated with the principal use)" in the B-2 Zoning
District at 4551 Wilshire Blvd. (Old Donnies). The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
1.3 PUBLIC WORKS OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA - MINNETRISTA
The City Manager explained that we have reached the point now where we should have the City
Attorney prepare an agreement between the City of Mound and the City of Minnetrista for the
public works outdoor storage. This will then be presented to both Councils for their approval.
Johnson moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #93-147
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO PREPARE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MOUND AND THE CITY OF
MINNETRISTA FOR A PUBLIC WORKS OUTDOOR
STORAGE SITE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.4
The City Manager then explained that a grant application has been prepared for
submission to the State Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation for monies to
help defray the costs involved in preparing the Minnetrista site to accommodate both
cities public works outdoor storage. Minnetrista has adopted a resolution for this grant
application submission and Mound needs to do the same.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #93-148
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNMENT INNOVATION
AND COOPERATION FOR A SERVICE SHARING
GRANT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS OUTDOOR
STORAGE SITE TO BE SHARED BY THE CITIES
OF MINNETRISTA AND MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carded.
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COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
1.5 BID - CBD SNOW REMOVAL
The City Manager reported that only one bid was received from Widmer Bros. and the prices
are the same as last year. Staff recommended approval.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION//93-149 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND AWARDING THE
BID FOR 1993-94 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
(CBD) SNOW REMOVAL TO WIDMER BROTHERS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.6 APPROVAL OF A GARDEN LEASE FOR BEVERLY AND LEO WALLIS
The City Clerk explained that this is a renewal of an annual lease for Lots 1, 2, 3 & 22, Block
5, Dreamwood. Staff recommended approval.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen to approve a Garden Lease for
Beverly & Leo Wallis, Lots 1, 2, 3 & 23, Block 5, Dreamwood, for one year. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.7 CABLE T.V.
The City Manager explained that in order for the City to become certified to regulate basic cable
rates it needs to file a form FCC-328. This form has been filled out by Tom Creighton, Cable
Attorney, for the City. In order for the City to proceed in requesting rate regulation from the
FCC, the City Council must adopt rate regulation policies and procedures. He presented these
for the City Council.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #93-150
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RATE REGULATION
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE
CITY OF MOUND'S DESIRE TO REGULATE BASIC
SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT RATES UNDER THE
1992 CABLE TELEVISION ACT
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.8 APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
November 9, 1993
FOR GRANT-IN-AID
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS - SOUTHWEST TRAILS
The City Clerk explained that this will extend the Grant-In-Aid for one (1) additional years from
October 14, 1993 to October 13, 1994.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute a Supplemental Agreement for Grant-In-Aid snowmobile trails -
Southwest Trails. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.9 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to authorize the payment of bills as
presented on the pre-list in the amount of $72,656.56, when funds are available. A
roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 PREMISE PERMITS
The City Clerk explained that the Northwest Tonka Lions need to renew their Premise Permits
for Headliner's Bar & Grill and Mound Lanes with the State Gambling Control Board.
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #93-151
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PREMISES PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR NORTHWEST TONKA LIONS
FOR HEADLINERS BAR & GRILL, 5241
SHORELINE DRIVE AND MOUND LANES, 2346
CYPRESS LANE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.11 HRA APPOINTMENT
Mayor Johnson suggested that Councilmember Jessen be appointed to the vacant position.
Councilmember Jessen agreed to serve.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION//93-152
The vote was unanimously in favor.
1.12
RESOLUTION APPOINTING PHYLLIS JESSEN TO
THE MOUND HRA FOR A 5 YEAR TERM -
EXPIRING AUGUST 29, 1998
Motion carried.
CANCEL COUNCIL MEETING 12-28-93
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to cancel the Regular City Council
Meeting that was to be held December 28, 1993. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
1.13 HANUS LAWSUIT UPDATE
The City Attorney reported that the court has upheld the City's position in this case.
now waiting for some clarification. Hanus could appeal the decision.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
Department Head Monthly Reports for October 1993.
LMCD Representative's Monthly Report for October 1993.
They are
LMCD Mailings. The Mayor stated he will write a letter to the Mayor of Orono
encouraging them to get reinvolved with the LMCD.
Planning Commission Minutes of October 25, 1993.
REMINDER: Annual Christmas Party, Friday, December 17, 1993, American Legion,
Mound. Details on this later.
REMINDER: Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November
16, 1993, 7:30 PM.
REMINDER: City Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 1993 in
observance of Veteran's Day.
REMINDER: City Council indicated at the last COW meeting that you are intending
to attend the next Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday,
November 18, 1993, 7 AM, City Hall. Please mark your calendars.
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REMINDS: City Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25th and
26th in observance of Thanksgiving.
We have been informed by the Minnesota DNR that funds have been allocated for a
fishing pier at Centerview Beach on Harrison Bay. You may recall that we have had a
proposal into the DNR for a pier at Mound Bay Park. The DNR chose to select
Centerview instead and a pier will be installed next spring. The City of Mound will have
to furnish some concrete and other minor items but the actual pier will be paid for by
DNR and installed by a contractor hired by DNR.
REMINDER: Christmas Tree Lighting - Tuesday, November 16th, 6:30 PM, Coast to
Coast parking lot. Mayor Johnson will be out of town that evening so Acting Mayor
Jensen will throw the switch. 1~ 3803
Attached is the announcement and press release of the City of Mound receiving the
Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the year ending
December 31, 1992. We continue the initial award of 3-4 years ago when John Norman
was the City's Finance Director. Gino Businaro has continued with hard work and
diligence to maintain this prestigious award. Thank you to John and Gino for providing
the City of Mound with this great award.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
~ga'~ard J. Shukle, Ir., City Manager
Attest: City Clerk
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BILLS --November 09, 1993
BATCH 3104 $72,656.56
TOTAL BILLS $72,656.56