1996-01-23 AGENDA
CITY OF MOUND
MOUND, MINNESOTA
MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1996, 7:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE·
PRESENTATION OF 1994 PEDESTRIAN ClTIATION
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, MINNEAPOLIS AAA -
JOANNE BOCHE ........................................ 255 - 257
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1996 REGULAR
MEETING AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 1996 ............................ 258 - 272
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR
AN ADDITION, ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
2451 FAIRVIEW LANE.
SUGGESTED DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 1996 ...........................
5. REQUEST TO USE MOUND BAY PARK FOR A
WEIGH-IN ONLY, DENNY'S SUPER 30 BASS
TOURNAMENT - JUNE 9, 1996 ..................................
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SET BID OPENING FOR MODIFICATIONS AND
REFURBISHING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S
MACK PUMPER, MODEL CF685.
SUGGESTED DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 1996, 11 AM ........................
COMMENTSAND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT .................
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RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT ................ 275 - 279
RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND OPEN
SPACE COMMISSION RE: OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS .............. 280 - 289
APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY ON-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR PERMIT AND EXEMPTION
FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE PERMIT FOR OUR
LADY OF THE LAKE SCHOOL - LAS VEGAS NIGHT -
FEBRUARY 3, 1996 .......................................... 290
APPROVAL OF AN EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL
GAMBLING LICENSE PERMIT FOR THE KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS ............................................. 291
PAYMENT OF BILLS ...................................... 292 - 308
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
A. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1995,
(PRELIMINARY YEAR END REPORT)
AS PREPARED BY GINO BUSINARO,
FINANCE DIRECTOR .................................. 309- 310
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OF JANUARY 81 1996............................... 311 - 315
MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 1996
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION ................... 316 - 324
PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARKS AND
OPEN SPACE COMMISSION APPLICATIONS
FOR VACANCIES ON THOSE COMMISSIONS.
INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON FEBRUARY 8, 1996
FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AND~)N--
FEBRUARY 12, 1996 FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THESE INTERVIEWS ........... 325 - 332
REMINDER: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING -
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1996, 7:30 PM, AT
CITY HALL, RE: COMMONS DOCK ISSUE -
WOODLANDPOINT. NOTICESHAVEBEENSENT
TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE SUBDIVISION ................
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~ MAYOR POLSTON AND COUNCILMEMBER
JENSEN WILL BE ATTENDING THE WESTONKA
COMMUNITY CENTER TASK FORCE MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1996,
7:00 PM, AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER ..........................
COPIES OF SELECTED CITIES INFORMATION RE:
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
AS REQUESTED AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING ......................................... 333 - 342
LETTER DATED JANUARY 15, 1996 FROM TRIAX
CABLEVISlON RE: LATEST INCREASE IN CABLE
TV RATES ............................................ 343
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Minneapolis
Over 90 Years of Service
November 30, 1995
5400 Auto Club Way
Minneapolis, MN 554t 6-2576
612/927-2600 (FAX: 612/927-2559)
Chief Len Harrell
Mound Police Department
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55431
Dear Chief Harrell:
Congratulations! The city of Mound, MN, has earned the 1994 AAA
Pedestrian Safety Citation Award for TWO YEARS achievement in the
American Automobile Association 5$th Annual Pedestrian Protection
Program.
This award is presented to communities that have gone nine or
fewer consecutive years without a pedestrian fatality for the
year of 1994.
The goal of the AAA Pedestrian Protection Program is to focus
attention on pedestrian safety across the country by recognizing
those communities that are most successful.
I would be most happy to present this award plaque to you at a
future City Council meeting.
I will be calling you soon to make an appointment to present this
award.
Thank you for your efforts and for being such a great example to
other cities in our state of Minnesota.
~ ~oAnne 'Boche, ATM
~,~Traffic Safety Manager
TH1H5
enclosure: AAA Pedestrian Protection Program Background, Press
Release, AAA Pedestrian Protection Program Awards for 1994
CC:
Rod Shilkrot, Vice President
Marketing and Membership Development
NEWS RELEASE
Minneapolis
PHONE (612) 927-2671 · FAX (612) 927-2559
November 1995
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Andrea Carter
(612) 927-2671
AAA MINNEAPOLIS HONORS FOUR HENNEPIN
COUNTY CITIES FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY EXCELLENCE
AAA Minneapolis recently announced that the cities of
Robbinsdale, Hopkins, Bloomington and Mound earned
Pedestrian Safety Citations in the 56th annual AAA
Pedestrian Protection Program.
This program, designed to stimulate community concerns and
involvement in pedestrian safety, seeks safer conditions for
pedestrians through cooperative action and communication
among local program managers, traffic engineers, police and
safety organizations.
The Pedestrian Safety Citation is presented to cities that
have gone one to nine consecutive years without a pedestrian
fatality. Hopkins and Robbinsdale have been fatality-free
for four years; Mound for two; and Bloomington is being
recognized for one year without a fatality.
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PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION PROGP.~M/2222
In 1939, the program began in response to pedestrian
fatalities that had reached 12,400 a year. By 1993, the
number of fatalities had been reduced to 5,638 a year, and
the pedestrian death rate continues to decline.
"These cities serve as great examples for other cities in
the state of Minnesota," said JoAnne Boche, traffic safety
manager, AAA Minneapolis. "And as the program continues to
grow and strengthen each year, it proves how dedicated these
communities are to pedestrian safety."
Winners were selected by an independent panel of traffic
safety professionals. The awards will be officially
presented to the police chiefs and mayors of each city by
AAA Minneapolis at a future city counsil meeting.
AAA Minneapolis is the local affiliate of the American
Automobile Association, a not-for-profit organization
providing motoring, travel, insurance and financial
services to more than 145,000 members in Hennepin County.
City Council Minutes January 9, 1996
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 9, 1996
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, January 8, 1996, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road,
in said City.
Persons in attendance: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Mark
Hauns, Liz Jensen and Phyllis Jessen. Also present were: City Manager Ed Shukle, City
Attorney John Dean, Building Offical Jon Sutherland, Parks Director Jim Fackler and
Acting City Clerk Linda Strong. The'following interested citizens were also present: Ron
Moore, Robert Lien, Peter Meyer, Stan Mason, Brad Mason, John D. Eccles, Marilyn
Burnes, Bev Botko, Rita Pederson, Mark Goldberg, Brian Schultz, Marie and Marty
Johnson, Charlie Capron, John and Michelle Olson, Jack Korlath, Mike Gardner, Mike
Garberick, Leah Weycker, Denny Flack, Jim Walters, Rodney Beystrom, Bruce and Marcy
McComb, Scott Eccles, Margaret Gaudette.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 1995 AND DECEMBER 19, 1995.
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously to approve
the Minutes of the December 12, 1995 Regular Council Meeting.
Mayor Polston stated the City Attorney Curt Pearson had requested a word changed on
page 3, instead of "Curt Pearson offered' the following motion..', to, 'Curt Pearson
suggested" the following motion...'
Councilmember Hanus was concerned with something being missed in Resolution #95-
122, a non-conformity of the undersized principal structure on the particular lot, it is a
recognition, but a non-conformity that was not addressed. Staff will look into amending
this.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen, and carried unanimously to
approve, as amended, the Minutes of the December 19, 1995 Regular Council
Meeting.
1.1 PRESENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMONS TASK
FORCE.
Mayor Polston introduced Mark Goldberg, Chair of the Commons Task Force.
Mark
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indicated the members of the task force and the purpose of its being organized. Rita
Pederson, Marilyn Byrnes, Bev Botko and Jim Funk, all members of the task force
presented survey findings to the Council. Mark presented the conclusions and the
following recommendations:
Maintain the total number of boats participating in the docks program. Keep
nonabutter boats within walking distance from their homes.
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Attempt to reduce the number of dock sites in front of some abutter's homes,
recognize that some commons have more problems than others due to topography
and/or tight quarters.
Encourage increased shared dock usage.
Explore creating small multiple boat dock complexes (about 6 boats) at
neighborhood locations within walking distance.
Explore creating multiple boat dock complexes, where possible, at public
park locations (such as Mound Bay Park) without infringing on existing
usage.
Note: A majority of survey respondents are against multiple dock complexes:
further study is needed
keep things on a voluntary basis
survey question was designed to be general
3. Existing Encroaching Structures.
Governing encroaching structures more stringently than the Shoreland
Management Ordinance is justified only where nonabutting users are hindered by
an encroachment's existence.
The nonabutting survey results indicate that overall they do not have a problem
with commons encroachments.
The flow chart should be amended, and then the ordinance amended according
to the flow chart to increase the number of years for which a permit is valid from
"3 years" to "for the life of the structure." Encroachments should be regulated by
the Shoreland Management Ordinance, the same as structures on private property.
The ownership/responsibility of these encroachments may need to be clarified by
the City Attorney.
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The topography of some commons areas cause significant backyard privacy and
visual impact problems. Large boats (e.g. cabin cruisers), boat canopies, and
winter storage needs to be limited in those areas.
Explore establishing neighborhood associations or committees to work out
problems specific to their commons.
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Direct the task force to work with city staff to make implementation
recommendations for specific commons areas with problems.
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Communicate with the public to increase understanding and give opportunity for
additional dialogue:
- open forums, Laker article(s), city newsletter
Mayor Polston thanked Mark and the task force for their efforts and research they
accomplished. He invited the entire task force to attend a future Committee of the Whole
meeting to discuss their recommendations with the Council. After the Committee of the
Whole meeting, he suggested arranging public forums to deal only with the commons
dock program. This way the citizens concerned can have the chance to ask questions
of the Council and the task force. No dates were chosen.
1.2 REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE NORTHWEST TONKA
LIONS - WINTERFEST 1996.
Brian Schultz, Co-chair of the Winterfest, invited the Council to attend the event this
weekend, specifically on Saturday at 1 PM. He would like this event to grow and become
profitable through business sponsorship. He invited the Council to review this year's
event and preview next year's ideas. He also invited them to participate in the 'Celebrity'
dog sled races on Saturday at 2 PM.
1.3 ADVISORY COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated there was one vacancy on the Planning Commission and
one on the Parks and Open Space Commission for members. Articles have been
published in The Laker.
Councilmember Jessen moved and Councilmember Jensen seconded the following
resolution:
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January 9, 1996
RESOLUTION #96-1
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING THE FOLLOWING
PERSONS: GEOFF MICHAEL, MICHAEL MUELLER
AND FRANK WEILAND TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION; PAUL MEISEL, STAN DRAHOS AND
JERRY PIETROWSKI TO THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; MARILYN BYRNES
TO THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION;
3 YEAR TERMS - EXPIRING 12/31/98
The vote was 5-0. Resolution passed.
1.4 APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR FOR 1996.
Councilmember Ahrens moved and Mayor Polston seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-2
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARK HANUS AS
ACTING MAYOR FOR 1996.
The vote passed 4-0, Hanus abstained.
1.5 APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 1996.
Councilmember Jensen moved and Councilmember Ahrens seconded the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-3
RESOLUTION APPOINTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
GINO BUSlNARO AS ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR
1996.
The vote was 5-0. Resolution passed.
1.6 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1996.
Ahrens moved and Hanus seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-4
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LAKER AS THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1996.
The vote was 5-0. Resolution passed.
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1.7 APPROVAL OF BONDS FOR CITY CLERK AND FINANCE DIRECTOR.
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-5 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AT
LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY CLERK.
The vote was 5-0. Resolution passed.
Hanus moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-6
The vote was 5-0.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AT
LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY
TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR.
Resolution passed.
1.8 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 1996.
Jensen moved and Hanus seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-7 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
DEPOSITORIES FOR 1996,
The vote was 5-0. Resolution passed.
1.9 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO
OFFICIAL
VARIOUS
COMMISSIONS.
Hanus moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-8 RESOLUTION APPOINTING ANDREA AHRENS TO
THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION AS
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FOR 1996.
The vote carried 4-0, Ahrens abstained.
Mayor Polston moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #96-9
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARK HANUS TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AS COUNCIL
REPRESENTATIVE FOR 1996.
The vote carried 4-0, Hanus abstained.
Mayor Polston moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-10
RESOLUTION APPOINTING LIZ JENSEN TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AS
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FOR 1996.
The vote carried 4-0, Jensen abstained.
1.10
There
1.11
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
were none.
RESET PUBLIC HEARING: FOR PROPOSED UTILITY AND STREET
IMPROVEMENTS ON KILDARE ROAD (NOTE: PETITIONERS HAVE
REQUESTED THE DATE TO BE CHANGED FROM JANUARY 23, 1996 TO
FEBRUARY 13, 1996) SUGGESTED DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 1996.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously to set
February 13, 1996 for a public hearing for proposed utility and street
improvements on Kildare Road.
1.12 CASE #95-53: HUNERBERG CONSTRUCTION FOR CHRIS PALM 1772
LAFAYETTE LANE, LOT 1, BLOCK 3, DIRFTWOOD SHORES, PID #13-117-24
22 0011, REQUEST: VARIANCE FOR ADDITION.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated the applicant is seeking a variance to allow
construction of a second story addition over a portion of the existing dwelling. The
addition and this portion of the dwelling is setback 38 feet from the ordinary high water
(OHW) of the lake. The deck on the first floor is setback 28 feet from the OHW, a 50 foot
setback is required, resulting in recognition of a variance of 22 feet. The addition follows
the existing footprint and will not encroach further into the nonconforming setback than
the existing condition. The Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
Ahrens moved and Hanus seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #96-11
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LAKE SIDE
SETBACK VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION
OF A SECOND STORY ADDITION AT 1772
LAFAYETTE LANE, LOT 1, BLOCK 3, DRIFTWOOD
SHORES, PID #13-117-24 22 0011, P&Z #95-53.
The vote carried 5-0. Resolution passed.
The City Council took a 10 minute break at this point.
1.13 APPROVAL OF PUBLIC LANDS PERMITS - BATCH #7:
#42002 JOHN GABOS
#42167 TOM LATCHAM
#42227 MILDRED PIERCE
#42277 CARL ALEXANDER
#42351 MICHAEL HENRY
4687 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
4711 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
4717 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
4725 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
4737 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated this is batch #7 of updating permits for structures
located on public lands. Through discussion consensus was to remove #42227 from the
resolution as it will be referred to the city attorney. Site #42277 was allowed to keep the
light and electrical outlet if it was to code. The site holder will replace the stairs.
Hanus moved and Jessen seconded the following amended resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-12
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL PERMITS
FOR PRIVATE STRUCTURE ON PUBLIC LAND
KNOWN AS DEVON COMMON "BATCH #7", DOCK
SITES 42002, 42167, 42277 & 42351.
The vote carried 5-0. Resolution passed.
1.14 APPROVAL OF PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR HAZARDOUS
Parks
TREE REMOVAL AND TREE TRIMMING - CITY OF MOUND:
APPROVAL:
CRESCENT PARK - POSC RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF WILLOW TREE
STREET EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 2549 EMERALD DRIVE -
POSC RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO TRIM
DENIAL:
RUSTIC PLACE (NCA) - POSC RECOMMENDS NO TRIMMING
DIAMOND LANE (NCA) - POSC RECOMMENDS NO TRIMMING,
Director Jim Fackler stated the need for a permit to remove a storm damaged
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willow tree at Crescent Park and a cottonwood tree adjacent to 2549 Emerald Drive with
dead branches hanging close to dwelling creating a hazardous situation.
Councilm ember Jessen stated she had contacted 5 other cities inquiring about the council
approving their city to remove trees from public lands and none of these cities had such
a policy. She didn't understand why the City Council had to approve these activities of
the Parks Department. She concurred with the Parks and Open Space Commission
where Nature Conservation Areas (NCA's) were concerned, the safety of residents using
them had to be considered when deciding whether or not to remove dead or damaged
trees.
Mayor Polston moved and Councilmember Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 96-13
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SPECIAL LAND
ALTERATION PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE
TRIMMING AND REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS TREES
LOCATED ON PUBLIC LANDS AT CRESCENT PARK
AND ON A STREET EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 2549
EMERALD DRIVE.
Through a roll call vote the resolution carried 4-1. Jessen voting nay, stating these details
need not go to the council for approval.
Jim Fackler discussed with Council the request to remove hazardous trees and dead
limbs from trees along pathways for resident safety at the Rustic Place NCA and
Diamond Lane NCA. The Parks and Open Space Commission had recommended denial
of the trimming and removal of limbs in these NCA's.
Councilmember Hanus moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-14
RESOLUTION TO DENY A SPECIAL LAND
ALTERATION PERMIT FOR THE TRIMMING AND
REMOVAL OF TREES LOCATED WITHIN THE
RUSTIC PLACE NATURE CONSERVATION AREA
AND THE DIAMOND LANE NATURE
CONSERVATION AREA.
The resolution passed 5-0.
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1.15 DISCUSSION: BID FOR MODIFICATIONS AND REFURBISHING TO THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S MACK PUMPER, MODEL CF685.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated the request for bids came in with only one bid to modify
and refurbish the Fire Department's Mack Pumper Model CF685. This bid was $20,000
over budget. He and the Fire Chief are requesting to go out for another bid later in 1996.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen, and carried unanimously, to
authorize the Fire Department to readvertise for bids on the modification and
refurbishing of the Model CF685.
1.16 APPROVAL OF SUMMARY OF CITY'S RECENTLY APPROVED
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that the City Council had previously approved this
ordinance. However, this ordinance has to be published and the text is 8 pages long, so
a summarized version was prepared by the city attorney to be published in The Laker,
at a much lower charge. This summary needed the Council's approval.
MOTION by Polston, seconded by Ahrens, and carried unanimously, to
approve the summary of the Telecommunications Ordinance for publishing
in The Laker.
1.17 DISCUSSION: FLACK VS. CITY OF MOUND.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that the judgement had not yet been filed which then gave
the Council 90 days to appeal this decision. He stated that the 1996 Dock Location Map
had to be approved before 1-15-96 and the decision of the Council on the Flack vs. City
of Mound case influences the Dock Location Map. Also, the city attorney had suggested
that of the 440 renewal forms be sent to the current dock site holders.
Mayor Polston suggested making no decision right now, but rather facilitating a meeting
soon with all of the Woodland Point residents to resolve this issue. Discussion revolved
around mailing invitations to the 80+ Woodland Point residents, encouraging them to all
attend as they all have an interest in working out the dock site details. Regarding the
mailing of the dock site renewal forms, discussion dealt with sending blank application
forms to the dock site holders on Wawonaissa Common so they can get an application
into the system, but the City, at this point, could not issue anyone a dock site on this
Common. These applicants would get their requests into the dock program and try to be
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located somewhere else. It was mentioned that the residents of Woodland Point
subdivision do not need any city permit to put in a dock on Wawonaissa Common, it was
open to any of the 80 land owners of that subdivision. The city, unless it appeals and
wins the appeal, has no jurisdiction to regulate this common according to the court order.
The creating of an association within Woodland Point maybe would benefit the residents.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen, and carried unanimously to set
Tuesday, January 30, 1996, at 7:30 pm for a special City Council meeting to
have the Council facilitate an open forum with all the residents of Woodland
Point to try to resolve dock site complications.
Mayor Polston opened up the discussion to residents in attendance.
Marty Johnson, 1582 Bluebird Lane, asked about if they applied, where might they get
a dock, somewhere else?
David Gaudette, son of Margaret Gaudette, 1605 Bluebird Lane, asked the Council about
how the county would assess this property and how much would the property taxes be?
Mike Garberick, 1486 Bluebird Lane, asked the Council how they would encourage the
80 residents of Woodland Point to attend the January 30th meeting? He felt it important
that they all attend.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated an invitation would be sent to all of the Woodland Point
residents and an article would be in The Laker and a legal notice would also be
published.
1.18
APPROVAL OF 1996 DOCK LOCATION MAP.
MOTION by Jessen seconded by Jensen to approve the 1996 Dock Location
Map as submitted, with amendments, and indicating by an * the six dock sites
that are subject to a court order that precludes from using them for dock
purposes. Also indicating all of the dock sites between Bluebird Lane north
through the Flack property (dock site numbers 00490 - 01560) that a court
decision may have a bearing on these remaining dock sites, which the City
Council will continue to review into the future. The vote carried 5-0.
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1.19 RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY OF MOUND EMPLOYEE DRUG AND
ALCOHOL POLICY UNDER THE OMNIBUS TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE
TESTING ACT.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that the United States Congress had enacted the
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, which has mandated city entities to
implement a drug and alchohol testing program by January 1, 1996. The City of Mound
has enrolled in the Association of Minnesota Counties and The Minnesota Counties
Insurance Trust program, which is administered by Medtox Laboratories, a premier
federally certified lab. The total cost involves $46 per drug test, and a $250 annual fee.
This policy applies to the Public Works and Parks Departments. Training sessions will
be held and policies will be distributed. The City Manager has reviewed this policy with
the City Attorney. The City Manager is working with the City of Orono on a joint training
program.
Councilmember Jensen moved and Councilmember Hanus seconded the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION #96-15
RESOLUTION APPROVING CiTY OF MOUND
EMPLOYEE DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY UNDER
THE OMNIBUS TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE
TESTING ACT.
The resolution carried 5-0.
Councilmember Jensen commented
mandate program.
that this policy was
another unfunded federal
1.20 RESOLUTION APPROVING A LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MOUND AND TEAMSTER'S LOCAL #320, MAINTENANCE PERSONS AND UNIT
SUPERVISORS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 1997.
City Manager Ed Shukle stated that labor negotiations were complete for the Teamsters
Local #320, involving the Public Works Department. The term of the new contract is
January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997. He felt the agreement was reasonable.
The Council needed to approve the resolution.
Mayor Polston moved and Councilmember Jessen seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #96-16
The resolution carried 5-0.
January 9, 1996
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LABOR CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUND AND TEAMSTER'S
LOCAL #320, MAINTENANCE PERSONS AND UNIT
SUPERVISORS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1,
1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1997.
1.21
SET DATE FOR 1996 LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW - SUGGESTED DATE:
APRIL 23, 1996, 7:00 PM.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Jensen, and carried unanimously, to set
April 23, 1996 at 7 PM for the Local Board of Review.
1.22
1.23
PAYMENT OF BILLS.
MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Hanus to authorize the payment of bills as
presented on the pre-list in the amount of $311,998.99, when funds are
available. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. DEPARTMENT HEAD MONTHLY REPORTS FOR DECEMBER, 1995.
B. LMCD REPRESENTATIVE'S MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1995.
C. LMCD MAILINGS (hand outs on Tuesday)
PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14,
1995.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER
21, 1995.
NOTICE FROM LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES RE: NEWLY ELECTED
OFFICIALS CONFERENCE. ALTHOUGH YOU ARE NOT NEWLY
ELECTED OFFICIALS, YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN RENEWING YOUR
ENTHUSIASM ABOUT BEING AN ELECTED OFFICIAL. IF INTERESTED
IN ATTENDING, PLEASE LET LINDA KNOW BEFORE JANUARY 12TH.
ALSO NOTE THAT A "REFRESHER' CONFERENCE IS PLANNED IN
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MARCH FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO HAVE BEEN IN OFFICE MORE
THAN TWO YEARS.
REMINDER: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES RE: ANNUAL
CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD MARCH 9-12TH, IN
WASHINGTON D.C. IF INTERESTED PLEASE LET LINDA KNOW ASAP.
REMINDER: COMMI3-1'EE OF THE WHOLE (COW) MEETS TUESDAY,
JANUARY 16, 1996, 7:30 PM.
The Commons Task Force will attend the February 20, 1996 Committee of the Whole
Meeting.
REMINDER: WINTERFEST 1996 - JANUARY 13-14TH MOUND BAY
PARK.
REMINDER: CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON JANUARY 15, 1996 TO
COMMEMORATE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
MOTION made by Polston, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Manager
Attest: Acting City Clerk
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MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - JANUARY 16, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. Members present: Acting Mayor Mark
Hanus, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens and Liz Jensen. Absent and excused: Mayor
Bob Polston and Councilmember Phyllis Jessen. Also present: Hal Freshley of the
Metropolitan Council and Ed Shukle, City Manager.
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT- HAL FRESHLEY
Hal Freshley of the Policy Development Office of the Metropolitan Council was present
to inform the City Council concerning the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. The
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act was enacted in June 1995 and is the
legislature's attempt to address various issues facing the seven county metropolitan
area. The Act established a Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which consists
of three accounts: 1. Tax Base Revitalization Account; 2. Livable Communities
Demonstration Account; 3. Local Housing Incentives Account. Freshley explained
that the Metropolitan Municipalities are not required to participate in the programs
under the act, but the act provides incentives and funding to those municipalities that
do participate. It was noted that the City of Mound recently applied for ISTEA Funds
for a streetscape project along the proposed realignment of Auditor's Road. Hennepin
County also submitted an ISTEA grant application for the relocation of County Road
15. Both projects award 50 bonus points if the municipality they are located in has
agreed to participate in the Livable Communities Act. After some discussion about
goals under the Act and the City's index as it relates to housing affordability,
availability, etc., the Council asked that this item be placed on the January 23, 1996
agenda for action.
VEHICLES FOR SALE ORDINANCF
City Manager Ed Shukle presented information from the Planning Commission related
to the Vehicles For Sale Ordinance. This is an ordinance that was proposed during
1995 that would regulate the sale of vehicles on public and private lands. The City
_Manager noted that initially the complaint about vehicles for sale in public lots came
from an area car dealer. Other complaints have arisen over time related to aesthetics
and the use of public parking areas for this purpose. The Council reviewed the
Minutes of the Planning Commission and their discussion and their consensus was to
set this ordinance aside for further discussion at a later date.---
PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS
Councilmember Ahrens expressed her concern with regard to recent actions by the
Parks and Open Space Commission as it relates to preparation for Commission
meetings, viewing of sites related to agendas for the Commission, etc. The consensus
of the Council was to suggest that the staff send out the packets earlier to
Commission members so that they can spend more time reviewing the material. Also
Minutes - Committee of the Whole - January 16, 1996 page 2
discussed was the possibility of changing the meeting date from the second Thursday
of each month to the third Thursday of each month, which would allow the staff to
get the packets out in a timely manner.
OTHER BUSINESS -
DOCK ISSUES
Discussion with regard to the review of dock issues by the Parks and Open Space
Commission. Councilmember Hanus asked the Council to think about the possibility
of creating a separate committee whose only purpose was to review dock issues and
remove the Parks and Open Space Commission from having to deal with dock issues.
Hanus also brought up the fact that he will not be present at the February 20, 1996
Committee of the Whole Meeting. One of the agenda items will be the Commons Task
Force discussing in more detail the recommendations that they have presented to the
City Council._!~e wanted to make sure that the discussion could focus on specifi~
items for review and possible changes. He asked that the task force identify the two~
most problematic areas within the program and asked the representatives from the
task force if they were to offer any changes, what would be the two most important
changes that they would like to see. /
There being no other business, it was moved by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens and
carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM.
City Manager
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CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF MOUND
MOUND, MINNESOTA
CASE NO. 96-01
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION
AT 2451 FAIRVlEW LANE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Mound,
Minnesota, will meet in the Council Chambers, 5341 Maywood Road, at 7:30 p.m. on
Tvesday, February 27, 1996 to consider the issuance of a conditional use permit for
St. John's Lutheran Church, located within the R-1 Single Family Zoning District, to
allow construction of a one story addition to the south side of the building and a
parking lot expansion. A variance to impervious surface coverage is also being
requested. The subject property is located at 2451 Fairview Lane, and legally
described as follows:
Tracts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, Registered Land Survey No. 739, and that
part of Block 2, Shirley Hills Unit D according to the recorded plat
thereof, said Hennepin County, lying southeasterly of the southeasterly
line of said Tract F, and northeasterly of the southeasterly extension of
the southwesterly line of said Tract G.
All persons appearing at said hearing with reference to the above will be given
the opportunity to be heard at this meeting.
e~y ,~rr~s-~P a m~g sec eta y
Mailed to property owners within 350' by February 16, 1996, and published in "The Laker" on February
17, 1 996.
DENNY'S SUPER 30 BASS TOURNAMENTS
Denny Nelson
Toumament Director
6550 York Ave $o Gte 602
Edina, MN 5F:~136
Te~ 612-9'25-3226
Fax 612-925-,3291
City of Mound
Edward Shukle Jr.
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
RECEIVED JAN i Z 199§
January 11, 1996
Dear Mr. Shukle,
RE: Permit to use Mound Bay Park for Weigh-In
I will be having a bass tournament on Lake Minnetonka on June 9th, 1996. I
would like to use the Mound Bay Park for the Weigh-in.
The weigh-in will start at 3:00pm and last until 4:00PM. We will need to set
up a limited amount of equipment starting about 2:00PM and should have
everything cleaned up and out of the area by 5:00PM.
Permits have been applied for at: Minnesota DNR & Hennepin County Water
Patrol.
Please call if you have any questions and need any additional information.
Regards,
Denny Nelson
Tournament Director
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUN D, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
January 19, 1996
TO:
FROM:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
As you recall, Hal Freshley of the Metropolitan Council presented some information at
the January 16, 1996 Committee of the Whole meeting relating to the Metropolitan
Livable Communities Act and discussing with the City Council if the City of Mound
was interested in participating in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act,
Freshley explained that the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act was enacted in
June, 1995 and is the legislature's attempt to address various issues facing the seven
county metropolitan area. He further stated that the Act established a Metropolitan
Livable Communities Fund which consists of three accounts: 1. The Tax Base
Revitalization Account; 2. The Livable Communities Demonstration Account; and
3. The Local Housing Incentives Account. He emphasized that metropolitan
municipalities are not required to participate in the programs under the Act, but the
Act provides incentives and funding to those municipalities that due participate.
As a means of beginning to establish goals under the Act related to the above areas,
the City must declare whether it is going to participate in the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act. By doing nothing, the City would not be participating. By enacting
a resolution setting forth its intention, it would be agreeing to participate. One of the
incentives that I pointed out to you at the COW meeting is the fact that the recent
ISTEA applications for the streetscape project along the new proposed Auditor's Road
and the relocation of County Road 15 prepared by Hennepin County each would be
awarded 50 bonus points if the City of Mound has agreed to participate in the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. I also stated that there really is not a
disadvantage to the City of agreeing to participate other than getting your name into
the newspaper indicating that you did not agree to participate, This is already passed
since the article was placed in the Star Tribune in November of 199§.
printed on recycled paper
Memo to the City Council
January 19, 1996
Page 2
I have enclosed a resolution for you to consider with regard to this matter. I would
recommend that you adopt this resolution as stated. If you have any questions,
please contact me.
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RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOCAL
HOUSING INCENTIVE ACCOUNT PROGRAM OF THE
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
AND ADOPTING HOUSING GOALS FOR THE CITY OF MOUND
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (1995 Minnesota
Laws Chapter 255) establishes a Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which is
intended to address housing and other development issues facing the metropolitan
area defined by Minnesota Statutes Sec. 473.12.; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund comprising the
Tax Base Revitalization Account, the Livable Communities Demonstration Account and
the Local Housing Incentives Account is intended to provide certain funding and other
assistance to metropolitan area municipalities; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires the
Metropolitan Council to negotiate affordable and life-cycle housing goals with each
participating community that is consistent with and promotes the policies of the
Metropolitan Development Guide, particularly those aimed at housing diversity and
choice; and,
WHEREAS, by June 30, 1996 the City of Mound shall identify to the
Metropolitan Council the actions it plans to take to meet the established housing
goals; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has adopted by resolution the
negotiated affordable and life-cycle housing goals for each municipality in the
metropolitan area; and,
WHEREAS, a metropolitan municipality which elects to participate in the
Local Housing Incentives Account program, must do so by November 15th of each
year; and,
WHEREAS, for calendar year 1996, the City of Mound intends to
participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan
Livable Communities Act.
Proposed Resolution
January 19, 1996
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Mound supports the
following principles:
A balanced housing supply with housing available for people at all
income levels;
The accommodation of all racial and ethnic groups in the purchase, sale
and rental of housing within the community;
3. A variety of housing types for people in all stages of the life cycle;
A community of well maintained housing and neighborhoods including
ownership and rental housing;
Housing development that respects the natural environment of the
community while striving to accommodate the need for a variety of
housing types and costs;
The availability of a full range of services and facilities for its residents
and the improvement of access to and linkage between housing and
employment·
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Mound adopts the following
goals for affordable and life-cycle housing for 1996:
The City will make its best efforts, given limited opportunities and market
conditions, to remain near the Metropolitan Council Affordable Rental and
Life-cycle Housing Benchmarks.
2. The City will r~ake its best efforts, given limited resources, to preserve
~the existin~ Iow and moderate income housing·
~I.T--F-~R~THER RESOLVED, that in 1996, the City of Mound will take the
following actions to achieve the affordable and life-cycle housing goals:
The City of Mound will continue to follow its Comprehensive Plan related
to affordable housing and life-cycle objectives of the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act.
Proposed Resolution
January 19, 1996
Page 3
J
The City of Mound will continue to provide to Iow and moderate income
residents monies under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program to maintain housing for Iow and moderate income people under
the rehabilitation of private property program (approximately $25,000 to
$30,000 in 1996)
J
The City of Mound will examine zoning and approval processes to
determine what, if any, changes could be made to help create an
environment for developing affordable and life-cycle housing consistent
with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
,.
The City of Mound agrees to use benchmark indicators for communities
of similar location and stage of development as affordable and life-cycle
housing goals for the period 1996 to 2010 and to make its best efforts,
given market conditions and resource availability, to remain within, or
make progress toward these benchmarks.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to achieve the above goals, the City of
Mound elects to participate in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Local
Housing Incentives Program and will prepare and submit a plan to the Metropolitan
Council by June 30, 1996, indicating the actions it will take to carry out the above
goals.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember and seconded
by Councilmember
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Mayor
Attest: Acting City Clerk
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
JANUARY 11, 1996
The following persons were also in attendance: Bruce Olson, Sue Cathers, Brian Cathers, Tom
Cathers, Stacy Cathers, Tony Locken, Patty & Steve Miller, Keith & Amy Miller, Steve Kelm,
Brad Alness, Jim Bloom, Randy Lee, Bud Smith, and Daryl Geyen.
RECREATIONAL SKATING RINKS
Meyer indicated that he had asked staff to add this issue to the agenda. Meyer recapped the '
Park Commission's efforts on developing a centralized ice skating facility, and read the
following:
"In March of 1994 the Park Commission recommended the development of a large skating rink
for community use. Early in their budget process, about a year ago, the Park Commission felt
an outdoor skating facility f/lied many community needs and problem areas at a m/n/mum cost
to the city and made it one of their 1995 goals. The Park Commission collected data from
several area cities who sponsor outdoor skating fac/I/ties in their communities. The Park
Commission recommended the 1996 budget include a centrally located skating rink, including
a warming house, attendant and lights. In the Spring of 1995 the City Contact, Mound's
quarterly newspaper, included a skating rink survey to determine community interest. Then
in June the Park Commission reviewed the responses, summarized as follows:
The City received 321 responses
264 or 82% responded that they and/or their family would use an outdoor rink
264 or 82 % responded that a warming house was the most important facility
238 or 74% said a rest room is very important
267 or 83% said an attendant was important
267 or 83 % said dally maintenance to the skating rink was important (/. e. brushing and
resurfac/ng)
In July of 1995 the Parks Director requested $5,000 for skating rinks in the 1996 budget.
From this request, the City Manager allocated $1,500 for ice rinks in the 1996budget. In
December 1995, the City Manager cut all ice rink money from the 1996 budget. So after two
years of Park Commission recommendations, the City has given us no support for a central
ice rink. Meanwhile, in December, the Hockey Boosters, with the school districts permission,
got a conditional use permit to build a warming house at their outside ice rinks by the Pond
Arena by the City of Mound. The Hockey Association built a warming house with heat and
lights and they bought and installed night rink lights. The Hockey Association provides all
labor to flood and maintain one hockey rink and one small recreational skating rink. The
Hockey Association pays all heat and electric costs, they donated $1,500 to Community
Services for rink attendant wages, and then they made rest rooms available at the Pond Arena.
The Community of Mound has shown both need and interest in an outdoor skating facility.
I believe the City of Mound has an obligation to back the School D/strict and Hockey
~.- Association's efforts for a community ice rink. ' ~
Park and Open Space Commission Minutes
January 1l, 1996
Steve Kelm, a board member of Mound Hockey Association, has taken care of outdoor rinks
for 10 years, including rinks at the high school. They do have one public rink which is smaller,
but plan to make it bigger next year. They have not gotten any help from the school or city
in regards to maintenance or repair. There is a big need in the community, the rinks are
always full in the evenings and weekends.
Steve Miller stated that obviously it has been determined there is a need, and questioned why
the budget was cut. Ahrens commented that she is not sure the Council determined there
was a need when only 321 surveys were returned out of 3200 households. Miller questioned
what the city would need in order for them to support a skating rink.
A gentleman from the audience questioned if the money expended towards the existing three
small rinks located within the city parks could be used towards one central rink. The Parks
Director commented that the existing three rinks receive very minimal maintenance and are
Iow priority during snow.
The Parks Director recalled that a meeting was held with representatives from the Hockey
Association and Tim Piepkorn of Community Services prior to the 1995 budget approval, and
he emphasized that the Association come to the next Park Commission meeting, but there was
no response, so he inserted a rough estimate of 5,000 in the budget not knowing what was
anticipated for the upcoming season. The $5,000 was cut by the City Manager to $1,500.
Due to lack of support or lack of a plan for a rink, the money was cut. Fackler reviewed the
budget process.
It was questioned how much it would cost in labor to have a city worker provide daily
maintenance to a rink. The Parks Director indicated that labor would not be the only issue,
equipment would also have to be considered. Without a plan, he cannot provide a figure.
Goode noted that the survey indicated that 178 households would pay a nominal fee to use
the rink. She also noted that Shirley Hills School was another suggested location.
Patty Miller commented that any skating rink that is established would get used, and she
would suggest that a chemical toilet and a picnic table be provided near each rink. She
emphasized that a picnic table is needed so people have a place to sit when they change into
their skates. Steve Miller emphasized the need for skating facilities in the community.
Casey commented that it is important to work with budget process and suggested they stick
with it, make a lot of noise, and get involved in the process early. Byrnes encouraged that a
plan be developed and that they work with the Parks Director. Their plan should list
specifically what the needs are from the city. She thinks they have the support of Park
Commission.
Ahrens noted that part of reason the council cut the funds for ice rinks is that there was no
plan. She questioned if they are looking for a place for a skating rink for hockey players to
play on or for recreational skating. Steve Kelm noted that it is not their intent to use the rink
just for hockey, it was for community involvement.
Bud Smith commented that he is in favor of seeing the City support a recreational skating rink.
Park & Open Space Commission Minutes January 11, 1996
Meyer reviewed that last Spring, the Park Commission did a "needs assessment" and one of
the needs they identified was that in the winter time there are very few Iow cost activities
available for families or school aged kids. It was determined that a recreational skating rink
would help satisfied this need. Meyer emphasized that if you do not supply kids with positive
activities they will find something else to do.
Meyer noted that he talked with Sonny Clark at the City of Wayzata regarding the cost and
maintenance of the skating rink at Klapriks Field. They estimated expenses at about $10,000
per year. The type of equipment used and attendants schedules were reviewed. He noted
that they average 200 to 300 skaters per day.
Daryl Geyen, past president of the Mound Hockey Association noted that the school has a 500
gallon tank and offered it to them. He stated that the Hockey Association is always short on
money but has hours to volunteer. He emphasized that what they need is a system for getting
hot water to rinks. They have people that will plow the snow.
Jeanne Storts who is with a group called Westonka Helping Youth explained to the
Commission that about a year ago there was a survey done with the middle school kids and
high school kids talking about assets in kids lives, and she distributed to the Park Commission
a list of the assets kids need in their lives. There are people in our neighborhood that are
helping develop safe places for kids to hang out at after school, such as the skating rink, and
she hopes they can have more of these places in the future.
Randy Lee Vice president of the Hockey Association thanked the Park Commission for
listening. He commented that they will develop a plan and will be back. He noted that hockey
is only scheduled at the outdoor rink 17.5 hours per week, from 5:00 to 9:00 weekdays,
otherwise it is open to the public.
MOTION made by Meyer recommending the Mound City Council restore the
$1,500 and more for a central ice rink cut from the 1996 budget in December
of 1995, directing the dollars to be spent to excavate, level, a large area,
preferably north and west of the hockey rink at the present site for a family
recreational ice rink. Remaining dollars to be put into rink attendant wage fund.
We also recommend city staff contribute labor and equipment in a cooperative
effort with the Hockey Association to flood and maintain ice surface and costs
spread between other city budgets. Darling seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED 6 TO 1. Those in favor were: Darling, Goode, Byrnes, Casey, Meyer,
and Pederson. Ahrens abstained.
It was noted that this issue will be forwarded to the City Council for review at their meeting
on January 23, 1996.
l urveYi on Outdoor Skating Rinks
OUND n the City of Mound
The City of Mound Parks and Open Space Commission seeks public input on the use and
maintenance of outdoor skating finks. Your valuable input will assist the commission in
formulating a recommendation to the City Council. Please take a few moments to
complete this survey. Simply circle your answer and write conunents in the area indicated
at the bottom of the questionnaire. Thanks for your assistance.
1. Would you and/or your family use a public outdoor recreation skating rink?
264 Yes 57 No TOTAL
2. What site for a recreational skating rink would be most convenient?
165 ,~ Mound Bay Park
117 B. Westonka property behind the Pond Arena
6/4 C. The previously used site behind the Grandview School
50 D. Other RFF &TTAf'.14FD //2
3. What facilities would you like to have at a recreational rink in the near future? Please circle as many as apply and add additional comments
26/4 Warming House
55 Wind shelter
77 Concessions
2258 Restroom
RFF ATTA£HFD #~
4. How important is young adult supervision of the rink and facility? Please circle one
Not ir~,~ortant Somewhat.84important Imp_o_rtant 8~} Very ~r~portant
5. Would you support a skating rink that charged a nominal users fee? NO ANSWER = 258
NO ANSWER = 22
178 Yes 104 No
6. What hours would you use the facility? NO ANSWER = /48
73 Weekdays 200 Week nights
256Weekends 145 Weekend evenings
RECEIVED = 321
7. How important is DAILY maintenance for the rink? O"his could include plowing, bmshimz.
skimming and application of a fresh sheet of ice.) ' NO ANSWER =
Not ~portant Somewhat important85 ImlPf~ant · Very3nlportant
8. Please add any additional comments.
256
Thank you for taking time to complete this survey. Please fold this sheet into thirds with the return
address showing, tape or staple bottom and drop in the maiDtOr, you may fax your response to 472-0620.
6/2/95
ADDENDUM TO RESULTS OF
SURVEY ON OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS
IN THE CITY OF MOUND
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Other convenient sites for recreational skating rinks:
Highland End 1
Lake 1
Three Points Park 7
Centerview 1
Tyrone Park 2
Swenson Park 8
Shirley Hills 13
Pembroke Park 2
High School 2
Doone Park 3
Highland Park 3
Lost Lake 4
WRA Softball Fields I
#3
Other facilities they would like to have:
Music 1
Lights 6
Hockey Boards 5
Bench 1
Pond Arena 1
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
MAY 12, 1994
1995 BUDGET DISCUSSION
Skating Rinks
Parks Director, Jim Fackler, summarized discussions during · meeting regarding the
development of · skating rink between the Hockey Association, Community Services, the
School District, and himself. The following points were raised:
The Hockey Association wants the outdoor rink near the Pond Arena, preferably in the
location of the existing softball fields. 'The Pond arena provides warming facilities and
parking.
Intent is to develop permanent skating areas for two hockey rinks, and one open
skating area.
It was requested that the City provide the maintenance of rink. Fackler estimated the
need to be 2 full time maintenance employees for three months, would have to pay to
work during the night as this is the best time for flooding.
Fackler noted that the Park Commission is interested in an open public skating rink, not
hockey rinks.
Fackler noted that if it snows, the City's maintenance crew's first priority is plowing
the streets.
- Initial expenses would include lights and hockey boards.
- Grading I ground work is needed to level' area to be flooded.
Skating on Lek~ Minnetonka at Mgun~ Bay park
Schmidt requested that the Parks Director seriously look at the possibility of having a short-
term skating track on the lake in front of Mound Bay Park. She suggested that the rink be
available for skating during Christmas break and New Years Eve. Fackler noted that the ice
is not always safe at that time of year, end he suggested the end of February. The
Commission discussed the possibility of having a special event day, jointly with Community
Services, and provide hot chocolate end uss the depot for s warming house. Fackler
commented that if he were to try having the skating track, he would like to try it for just one
weekend es it would be difficult to maintain. It was suggested that to pump water the Fire
Department's services could be considered. It was also suggested that the Lions winterfest
couid be combined.
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-O6OO
FAX (612) 472-0620
February 24, 1994
Mr. Mike Looby
Director of Community Education
Westonka Community Education and Services
5600. Lynwood Boulevard
Mound, MN 55364
RE: Outdoor Public Skating Rinks
During the Park and Open Space Commission meeting on February 10, 1994, there
was discussion regarding the skating rinks available to the public within the City of
Mound. The Commission suggested that the City of Mound and the Westonka School
District work together to develop a single large skating rink within the City of Mound
for public use. Currently the City of Mound Parks Department maintains three small
skating rinks within various public parks. The City does not have the manpower or
adequate space for a large ice surface as suggested by the Commission.
At the meeting, I explained to the Commission that approximately five years ago the
School District had maintained a large open skating rink at Shirley Hills Elementary
School and a hockey rink at Grandview Middle School, and that the District
discontinued this practice, if I recall correctly, due to budget restraints.
The commission would like to further investigate the possibility of expanding outdoor
public skating within the City of Mound as a cooperative effort with the School
District. Please call me with questions or comments at your earliest convenience.
Jim Fackler
Parks Director
JF:pj
CC:
jad Shulde, City Manager
rk and Open Space Commission
1 printed or~ recycled
1995 BUDGET DISCUSSION
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
MARCH 10, 1994
At the Park and Open Space Commission Workshop on March 3, 1994, the Commission
prioritized their needs and wants for the 1995 budget. They chose the top eight items, there
was a three-way tie for//6. It was determined that rationales for these items be developed
end then reviewed at this meeting. Schmidt and Meyer submitted some rationales that were
in the packet.
Schmidt observed that the Commission should be more specific with their requests, and that
by the April meeting they would like the Parks Director to apply a dollar amount to the
requested items.
1. Money for NCA's.
It was noted that even though the Council has not technically approved the proposed
NCA' sites, that some money should be budgeted in 1995 for the following:
Signs for each area. The signs should be the same kind ss the
one at the existing NCA (small metal, white with green lettering,
non-reflective).
Clean-up. Removal of Garbage and other debris, brush removal,
and removal of overgrown weeds and underbrush. There was
discussion about removing honeysuckle, buckthorn, and other
invasive vegetation. It was suggested that s youth group could
adopt an NCA, and that these groups could be notified of the
types of vegetation which should be removed.
It was determined that in 1995 the City should concentrate on only cleaning and
installing signage in the NCA's, then in 1996 specific plans could be developed for
further improvements, such as plantings, trails, etc.
Adoot a Green SoacQ.
Schmidt commented that she spent approximately $20 on the Avalon Park planter, and
the planter was still not full. She suggested that the City offer vouchers to people
adopting planters to help pay for flowers.
The secretary noted that hopefully the City will be supplying the flowers for the
downtown planters this summer. A specific planting design is planned which will
create a more uniform look to the downtown planters.
It was suggested that $400 be budgeted in 1995 in order to provide $20 vouchers to
each party adopting a park planter. The vouchers could be redeemable at both
Anthony's and John's Variety and Pets.
Skatina Rink.
If cooperation is achieved between Westonka Community Education, the City of
Mound, and the Hockey Boosters to develop a public skating rink on the sol/ball fields
adjacent to the Pond Arena, it was suggested that the City supply equipment to help
maintain the rinks.
Jim should get quotes on ice making equipment. What may be needed is a trailer with
a water tank which can be heated or filled with hot water, s pump and a spray bar.
Or if Jim has other ideas for equipment.
A quote should be supplied for additional lighting. It was suggested that the same pole
could be used for more lighting.
It was also suggested that e portable warming house would be beneficial. The
Commission recalled, however, that Jin~Glasoe stated earlier in the meeting that the
Pond arena may be used for the warmi~'g house.
MiNUIES~ OFAl MEETING OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY~PA[RK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
ARCH 10, 1994
Present were: Chair Carolyn Schmidt, Vice Chair Tom Casey, Commissioners Marilyn Byrnes,
Peter Meyer, David Steinbring, Janis Geffre, and Mary Goode, Dock Inspector Tom McCaffrey,
and Secretary Peggy James. Commissioner Bill Darling and Council Representative Andrea
Ahrens were absent and excused.
MOTION made by Casey seconded by Byrnes to approve the Park and Open
Space Commission Minutes of February 10, 1994 as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
1994 SUMMER PARKS AND BEACH PROGRAMS
Jim Glasoe, Recreation Coordinator for Westonka Community Education and Services reviewed
the history of the parks and beach programs for the benefit of the new Park Commissioners.
He reviewed the proposed 1994 budget for the Parks Program and denoted changes from the
1993 budget. The 1994 budget reflects a 2 percent increase. Glasoe noted that monies
previously allocated for the "evening parks program" held at Mound Bay Park have been
shifted to pay for "evening program staff" for the Westonka Drop In Youth Center. Glasoe
stated that there has been higher demand for staff people at the Drop In Youth Center than
there has been for the evening parks program.
The Commission requested that Glasoe prepare figures at the end of this season reflecting
what percent of Westonka School students utilize the Parks Program.
Schmidt noted that in 1995 the Park Commission hopes to get some more volleyball courts
within the parks, and also a public skating rink. She suggested that the youth at the drop in
center could help coordinate volleyball tournaments and/or activities involving the skating rink.
Glasoe believes it will be feasible for Community Services, the City of Mound, and the Hockey
~Boosters to work together and develop a skating rink at the softball fields by the Pond. He
would hope to have both open skating and the hockey rink. He explained that the Hockey
Boosters purchased the boards which they used this last year from the City of Wayzata, and
they have also purchased a light.
Glasoe reviewed the 1994 proposed cost estimates for the Beach Program, and noted that the
only significant change was the additional lifeguard hours at Centerview Beach. The increase
in attendance at Centerview Beach warrants more lifeguard services.
MOTION made by Byrnes, seconded by Geffre to recommend approval of the
1994 Parks and Beach Programs as presented by Westonka Community
Education and Services. Motion carried unanimously.
This recommendation will be reviewed by the City Council on March 22, 1994.
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 10, 1994
SKATING RINKS
Commissioner Meyer referred to a handout that includes information he collected from the City
of Wayzata that summarizes the cost of staff time to maintain the Klapprick Field Ice Rink.
Byrnes questioned staff why the City and Schools cannot cooperate with each other to
develop a skating rink. Fackler indicated they had a joint meeting this summer with the
Hockey Boosters and School District, and it was determined that due to lack of personnel and
budget no cooperation was developed.
It was discussed that maybe one large skating rink would be preferable to several smaller
rinks.
Having the rink at Mound Bay Park, on the lake, was discussed. Byrnes commented that she
does not feel the depot should be used for a warming house because the skates would ruin
the carpet, and there is a kitchen and other valuables in the building that would be open to
vandalism.
Fackler likes the idea of having a rink behind the Pond Arena.
The Commission determined that staff should write a letter to Community Education and
Services regarding the possibility of working together to develop a larger skating rink that can
be used by the general public.
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYVVOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
January 18, 1996
TO: MOUND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: LINDA STRONG, ACTING CiTY CLERK
SUBJECT: MALT LIQUOR PERMiT
Our Lady of the Lake School is applying for a Temporary On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor Permit and an Exemption from Lawful Gambling License Permit for their Las
Vegas Night on February 3, 1996, to be held at 2408 Commerce Blvd. Approval is
needed by the Council.
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CITY OF MOUND
MOUN D, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
Janua~ 18, 1996
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MOUND CITY COUNCIL
LINDA STRONG, ACTING CITY CLERK
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - LAWFUL GAMBLING PERMIT
The Knights of Columbus #6005 have applied for Authorization for an Exemption from
Lawful Gambling License permit for March 16, 1996 at Our Lady of the Lake School, for
a bingo event. Approval by the Council is needed.
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BILLS
January
23, 1996
BATCH 5124
BATCH 6012
Total Bills
$ 96,938.52
102,244.37
$199,182.89
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BUDGET FtEVENUE REPOFIT
Dec. 1995
100.00%
GENERAL FUND
Taxes
Business Licenses
Non-Business
Licenses and
Permits
Intergovemmental
Charges for
Services
Court Fines
Other Revenue
Charges to Other
Departments
Dec. 1995 YTD
BUDGET REVENUE REVENUE
1,254,200 591,572 1,209,828
9,800 0 3,618
66,000 5,545 104,513
888,590 385,256 895,054
47,850 579 7,494
60,000 5,300 66,158
81,900 69,218 90,737
0_ 711 10,602
PERCENT
VARIANCE RECEIVED
(44,372) 96.46%
(e, 182) 36.92%
38,513 158.35%
6,464 100.73%
(40,356) 15.66%
6,158 110.26%
8,837 110.79%
10,602 N/A
TOTAL REVENUE
2~4081340 1~058~181 2~388~004 {20,336) 99.16%
FIRE FUND
RECYCLING FUND
LIQUOR FUND
WATER FUND
SEWER FUND
CEMETERY FUND
DOCKS FUND
285,330 (13,043) 285,337 7 100.00%
88,320 3,907 115,895 27,575 131.22%
1,400,000 145,885 1,409,488 9,488 100.68%
400,000 16,244 378,610 (21,390) 94.65%
730,000 42,643 694,528 (35,472) 95.14%
5,650 0 2,795 (2,855) 49.47%
70,800 0 66,340 (4,460) 93.70%
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BUDGET EXPENDITURES REPORT
Dec. 1995
100.00%
GENERAL FUND
Council
Promotions
Cable TV
City Manager/Clerk
Elections
Assessing
Finance
Computer
Legal
Police
Civil Defense
Planning/Inspections
Streets
City Property
Parks
Summer Recreation
Contingencies
Transfers
Dec. 1995
BUDGET EXPENSE
69,330
4 000
I 380
184 000
2 670
51 7O0
155 920
24 800
I O3 52O
833,350
4,610
162,280
400,860
101,160
133,530
28,960
15,OOO
14O,960
YTD PERCENT
EXPENSE VARIANCE EXPENDED
5,022 67,411 1,91 9 97.23%
0 4,000 0 1 00.00%
0 898 482 65.07%
14,089 157,476 26,524 85.58%
I 1,953 717 73.15%
2 52,667 (967) 101.87%
16,945 156,497 (577) 1 00~37%
142 15,166 9,634 61.15%
1,965 87,845 15,675 84.86%
75,069 810,223 23,127 97.22%
0 3,210 1,400 69.63%
26,019 160,327 1,953 98.80%
44,864 390,122 10,738 97.32%
2,864 99,807 1,353 98.66%
10,210 128,984 4,546 96.60%
0 28,969 (9) 1 00.03%
620 20,831 (5,831) 138.87%
24,507 140,960 O 100.00%
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 2~418~030 222~319 2~327~346 90~684 96.25%
Area Fire
Service Fund 505,330 22,132 434,820 70,510 86.05%
Recycling Fund 118,590 (17,341) 111,274 7,316 93.83%
Liquor Fund 1 97,410 17,085 194,167 3,243 98.36%
Water Fund 371,690 81,315 405,214 (33,524) 1 09.02%
Sewer Fund 1,01 9,480 (88,069) 924,855 94,625 90.72%
Cemetery Fund 5,840 0 3,676 2,164 62.95%
Docks Fund 78,700 483 47,883 30,817 60.84%
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 8, 1996
Those present were: Commissioners Geoff Michael, Michael Mueller, Frank Weiland, Bill Voss,
Ed Surko, City Council Representative Mark Hanus, City Planner Mark Koegler, Building Official
Jon Sutherland and Secretary Peggy James. Commissioner Jerry Clapsaddle was absent and
excused. Commissioner Glister was also absent.
The following people were also in attendance: Dale Wenkus and Rev. Eric Gustavson
MINUTES
The Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 1995 were presented for approval.
MOTION made by Weiland, seconded by Mueller to approve the Planning
Commission Minutes of December 11, 1995 as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
CASE 96-01: ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2451 FAIRVlEW LANE, TRACTS l-G, RLS
739, PID 24-117-24 12 0014. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & VARIANCE FOR ADDITION
City Planner, Mark Koegler, reviewed the staff report. St. John's Lutheran Church is
proposing a building and parking lot expansion project which requires approval of a conditional
use permit and variance. The grading and drainage plans for the project are still being
finalized, and in order for the project to receive approval by the end of February, the Planner
felt is was appropriate to bring the proposal to the Planning Commission for an initial
preliminary review to hear any comments or concerns.
The City Planner then asked the applicants to present their proposal. Dale Wenkus, architect
for John Kramer and Sons and retained by St. Johns Church reviewed the plans with the
Commission.
The proposed expansion will increase the Sunday school classroom and sanctuary area. The
total expansion will be 4,500 square feet. The existing building will also be remodeled. The
seating in the sanctuary will be increased by about 75 seats. Total seating, including the
balcony, will be approximately 480. The classroom area will remain as is. A sprinkler system
will be installed in the entire building.
The proposed lower parking lot expansion will provide approximately 48 stalls. Grading and
drainage will also be reviewed by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and DNR. The DNR
has requested a copy of the grading and drainage plan that is pending.
Koegler noted that the 1,000 foot Shoreland District runs through the middle of this property,
and there are no hardcover restrictions outside the Shoreland District, however, more of this
site is in the Shoreland District than not (65/35). Koegler noted that they may have to also
recognize a setback variance to the Indian mound.
Planning Commission Hinutes January 8, I996
Mueller questioned if staff will be reviewing the tree preservation policy and how it relates to
this expansion. Koegler confirmed that it will be addressed in the next staff report. Mueller
also confirmed that the Planning Commission will receive drawings showing grading and
drainage for their review at the next meeting.
Mueller questioned Dale Wenkus about the lower level parking lot and noted that this area has
been wet and has been a drainage area and questioned if soil corrections will be needed.
Wenkus noted that yes they have had soil borings done and they will make any corrections
or modifications needed. Wenkus further reviewed the plans for the lower parking lot and
stated that the lot will be brought at or below the existing street elevation with a holding pond
at the south end with a catch basin, and they may be tying into the storm drain on Fairview.
The driveway into the lot will be raised and a ramp or sloped sidewalk will provide access up
to building. He explained that they are planning a 16 to I floor to floor elevation to eliminate
steps, and there will be a handicap entrance to the lower level. Wenkus confirmed that the
main entrance for the church will be on the north side. The materials of the retaining walls
will be of reinforced concrete with decorative rock facing.
Voss asked if the installation of a holding pond creates a liability issue because it is man-made,
and in a residential area. Wenkus stated that they also had the same concern, and explained
that the holding pond to be constructed at the upper parking lot was approved by the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to have a water depth of 1 foot. They hope to get
approval to build the same type of pond at the lower parking lot. He explained how the pond
works and that it will regulate a maximum one foot depth, except during heavy rains, when
the depth can increase to 3 or 4 feet.
Concern was expressed if this project must be completed within one year. Koegler noted that
they have approved phasing plans before, and that language can be put in the resolution.
Koegler's only concern is if there are rule changes under a larger regional district before the
project is completed. Koegler suggested that a condition could be placed within the resolution
stating that if there are any rule changes before the project is completed, they would have to
conform to the new rules.
Surko questioned how long it will take for the water in the holding pond to disperse down to
the I foot elevation after a rainfall. Wenkus offered to research the question and have
information available at the next meeting.
Surko questioned if optional plans were reviewed which could be more sensitive to hardcover.
Mr. Wenkus noted that other configurations were looked at, however, this one fit the site
better. The church also felt this proposal was more sympathetic to the residential area, and
they wanted to maintain the sanctuary roof line which gives the the building recognition as
a church. Koegler commented that a height variance may still be involved.
Voss questioned about extra lighting in the residential area. Wenkus confirmed that extra
lighting is proposed around the lower parking lot.
Planning Commission ~/nu~es
January 8, 1996
Chair Michael opened the public hearing. Koegler suggested that the public hearing be
continued.
Mueller expressed a concern about the removal of trees, and noted that the adjacent school
property is devoid of trees and the trees on the church property help buffer the residential
properties to the school property. Mueller suggested that the parking lot configuration be
changed or a variance to the number of parking spaces be granted in order to preserve green
space and trees. Mueller noted that there is a commercial parking lot off of Maywood that is
available for overflow parking on Sundays, if needed.
Koegler noted that the number of required parking spaces for this site will need to be
reviewed. Wenkus confirmed that the number of parking spaces being proposed is more than
what the code requires. Wenkus stated that the lower parking lot is needed to service the
youth and family center which will be located in the new addition, and it would be convenient
to have parking spaces available on that side of the building. Rev. Gustavson confirmed that
this portion of the building may be used during evening hours and the rest of the church may
be locked or inaccessible when this part is being used.
Existing hardcover was addressed. Wenkus confirmed that the existing drive and parking
around the back side of the Indian mound will remain. It was noted that the day care will be
moved into the new wing and they would like to retain the paved area in the rear for a play
area. It was suggested that some of the pavement in the rear could be removed. Wenkus
noted that this could be addressed.
Wenkus offered to provide a tree plan at the next meeting showing the location of existing
trees, and he thinks they can retain trees on the southwest side of the lot.
MOTION made by Weiland, seconded by Voss, to continue the public hearing
until a complete application is submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Koegler noted that they will need to coordinate with the City Engineer to determine how much
review time will be needed.
There was concern expressed about the neighbors being informed.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION WORK RULES
Mueller suggested that "2.d. Community Development Committee" be removed, since they
do not do any of this type of work, even though he would like to see them do more. It was
noted that the Commission desires more activity in this field.
Planning Commission Hinutes January 8, I996
Mueller confirmed that the City Council does not vote at the Planning Commission interviews
for a new commissioner, however the Council liaison does vote. In order to clarify this issue,
the following amendment was suggested to page 5 of the Work Rules, "C. Guidelines for the
Interviewing .... 1. It is the intent of the Commission to interview all applicants and vote
at the same meeting. The Mayor and City Council are to be included in the interviewing
process. The vote will be conducted by the Commission and will not include visitina Council
mem ber~."
MOTION made by Weiland, seconded by Mueller, to recommended approval of
the Work Rules, as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR FOR 1996
It was noted that there will be no Meetings on May 27th and November 11th due to conflicts
with holidays. Mueller suggested that December 23rd also be removed from their meeting
calendar.
MOTION made by Mueller, seconded by Surko, to approve the Planning
Commission Meeting Calendar for 1996 as submitted, with the exception that
no meeting be scheduled for December 23rd. Motion carried unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1996: CHAIR & VICE-CHAIR
Mueller nominated Geoff Michael to be elected as Chair. Weiland seconded the nomination
and moved to close the nominations for Chair. Michael was unanimously elected as Chair for
1997.
Chair Michael nominated Mueller to be elected as Vice-chair.
nomination and moved to close the nominations for Vice-chair.
elected as Vice-chair for 1997.
Weiland seconded the
Mueller was unanimously
CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT
The Ice tea grant for Auditor's Road was reviewed. Hanus noted that this year they are
combining the request to include the expansion of County Road 15 north off Belmont. Mueller
requested that the EDC coordinator somehow clue the Planning Commission in on the status
of new road developments because it is his understanding that this type of improvement
should be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Mueller feels there are things this
Commission should be dealing with that the EDC is not.
Mueller noted for the Commission's information that Glass Plus received payment of $5.53
per square foot for the county road easement.
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January 8, 1996
Mueller requested a copy of the memorandum written by the City Attorney relating to the
Flack case.
MOTION made by Voss, seconded by Weiland, to a~ournthe mee~ng at 9:01
p.m. Moron carried unanimou~y.
Chair, Geoff Michael
Attest:
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
JANUARY 11, 1996
Present were: Commissioners Tom Casey, Marilyn Byrnes, Peter Meyer, Janis Geffre, Mary
Goode, and Bill Darling, Council Representative Andrea Ahrens, Parks Director Jim Fackler,
Dock Inspector Tom McCaffrey, and Secretary Peggy James· Commissioner Janis Geffre was
absent.
The following persons were also in attendance: Bruce Olson, Sue Cathers, Brian Cathers, Tom
Cathers, Stacy Cathers, Tony Locken, Patty & Steve Miller, Keith & Amy Miller, Steve Kelm,
Brad Alness, Jim Bloom, Randy Lee, Bud Smith, and Daryl Geyen.
MINUTES
Darling noted a correction on page one of the minutes where it states a correction to the
November 9, 1995 minutes, which should read as follows: "Darling noted that he should not
be listed as being p:ccc.~t obsent."
Casey also noted a correction on page five, the fourth to the last paragraph should read:"
·. Casey asked why only the minimum standards as permitted on private lands should apply
to public lands."
MOTION made by Byrnes, seconded by Darling, to approve the Park and Open
Space Commission Minutes of December 14, 1995 as amended. Motion carried
unanimously.
AGENDA CHANGES
Darling requested the following items be added:
Discussion on Planting Policy.
Readdress a motion from last meeting.
Meyer requested the following items be added to the agenda:
Clarification on park dedication monies.
Review of 1995 park capital improvements (what was done?)
- Review of approved 1996 budget.
- Discuss summer parks and lifeguard programs.
Vice-chair Casey moved up agenda item//10, Recreational Skating Rinks, to be discussed next
since there were people present to speak on the issue.
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January II, 1996
RECREATIONAL SKATING RINKS
Meyer indicated that he had asked staff to add this issue to the agenda. Meyer recapped the
Park Commission's efforts on developing a centralized ice skating facility, and read the
following:
'In March of 1994 the Park Commission recommended the development of a large skating rink
for community use. Early in their budget process, about a year ago, the Park Commission felt
an outdoor skating facility filled many community needs and problem areas at a minimum cost
to the city and made it one of their 1995 goals. The Park Commission collected data from
several area cities who sponsor outdoor skating fac/Titles in their communities. The Park
Commission recommended the 1996 budget include a centrally located skating rink, including
a warming house, attendant and lights. In the Spring of 1995 the City Contact, Mound's
quarterly newspaper, included a skating rink survey to determine community interest. Then
in June the Park Commission reviewed the responses, summarized as follows:
The City received 321 responses
264 or 82% responded that they and/or their family would use an outdoor rink
264 or 82% responded that a warming house was the most important facility
238 or 74% said a rest room is very important
267 or 83% said an attendant was important
267 or 83% said daily maintenance to the skating rink was important (i.e. brushing and
resurfacing)
In July of 1995 the Parks Director requested $5,000 for skating rinks in the 1996 budget.
From this request, the City Manager allocated $1,500 for ice rinks in the 1996 budget. In
December 1995, the City Manager cut all ice rink money from the 1996budget. So after two
years of Park Commission recommendations, the City has given us no support for a central
ice rink. Meanwhile, in December, the Hockey Boosters, with the school districts permission,
got a conditional use permit to build a warming house at their outside ice rinks by the Pond
Arena by the City of Mound. The Hockey Association built a warming house with heat and
lights and they bought and installed night rink lights. The Hockey Association provides all
labor to flood and maintain one hockey rink and one small recreational skating rink. The
Hockey Association pays all heat and electric costs, they donated $1,500 to Community
Services for rink attendant wages, and then they made rest rooms avaEable at the Pond Arena.
The Community of Mound has shown both need and interest in an outdoor skating facility.
I believe the City of Mound has an obligation to back the School District and Hockey
Association's efforts for a community ice rink. '
Steve Kelm, a board member for the Mound Hockey Association, has taken care of outdoor
rinks for 10 years, including rinks at the high school. They do have one public rink which is
smaller, but plan to make it bigger next year. They have not gotten any help from the school
or city in regards to maintenance or repair. There is a big need in the community, the rinks
are always full in the evenings and weekends.
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Steve Miller stated that obviously it has been determined there is a need, and questioned why
the budget was cut. Ahrens commented that she is not sure that the Council determined
there was a need when only 321 surveys were returned out of 3200 households. Miller
questioned what the city would need in order for them to support a skating rink.
A gentleman from the audience questioned if the money expended towards the existing three
small rinks located within the city parks could be used towards one central rink. The Parks
Director commented that the existing three rinks receive very minimal maintenance and are
Iow priority during snow.
The Parks Director recalled that a meeting was held with representatives from the Hockey
Association and Tim Piepkorn of Community Services prior to the 1995 budget approval, and
he emphasized that the Association come to the next Park Commission meeting, but there was
no response, so he inserted a rough estimate of 5,000 in the budget not knowing what was
anticipated for the upcoming season. The $5,000 was cut by the City Manager to $1,500.
Due to lack of support or lack of a plan for a rink, the money was cut. Fackler reviewed the
budget process.
It was questioned how much it would cost in labor to have a city worker provide daily
maintenance to a rink. The Parks Director indicated that labor would not be the only issue,
equipment would also have to be considered. Without a plan, he cannot provide a figure.
Goode noted that the survey indicated that 178 households would pay a nominal fee to use
the rink. She also noted that Shirley Hills School was another suggested location.
Patty Miller commented that any skating rink that is established would get used, and she
would suggest that a chemical toilet and a picnic table be provided near each rink. She
emphasized that a picnic table is needed so people have a place to sit when they change into
their skates. Steve Miller emphasized the need for skating facilities in the community.
Casey commented that it is important to work with the budget process and suggested they
stick with it, make a lot of noise, and get involved in the process early. Byrnes encouraged
that a plan be developed and that they work with the Parks Director. Their plan should list
specifically what the needs are from the city. She thinks they have the support of Park
Commission.
Ahrens noted that part of reason the council cut the funds for ice rinks is that there was no
plan. She questioned if they are looking for a place for a skating rink for hockey players to
play on or for recreational skating. Steve Kelm noted that it is not their intent to use the rink
just for hockey, it was for community involvement.
Bud Smith commented that he is in favor of seeing the City support a recreational skating rink.
Jim Bloom noted that he is interested in getting information from other cities which have
recreational ice rinks. He hopes that the City will support an ice rink and emphasized that
skating is a good thing for the kids.
It was suggested that the Lost Lake property be used for a skating rink.
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Meyer reviewed that last Spring, the Park Commission did a "needs assessment" and one of
the needs they identified was that in the winter time there are very few Iow cost activities
available for families or school aged kids. It was determined that a recreational skating rink
would help satisfied this need. Meyer emphasized that if you do not supply kids with positive
activities they will find something else to do.
Meyer noted that he talked with Sonny Clark at the City of Wayzata regarding the cost and
maintenance of the skating rink at Klapriks Field. They estimated expenses at about $10,000
per year. The type of equipment used and attendants schedules were reviewed. He noted
that they average 200 to 300 skaters per day.
Daryl Geyen, past president of the Mound Hockey Association noted that the school has a 500
gallon tank and offered it to them. He stated that the Hockey Association is always short on
money but has hours to volunteer. He emphasized that what they need is a system for getting
hot water to rinks. They have people that will plow the snow.
Jeanne Storts who is with a group called Westonka Helping Youth explained to the
Commission that about a year ago there was a survey done with the middle school kids and
high school kids talking about assets in kids lives, and she distributed to the Park Commission
a list of the assets kids need in their lives. There are people in our neighborhood that are
helping develop safe places for kids to hang out at after school, such as the skating rink, and
she hopes they can have more of these places in the future.
Randy Lee Vice president of the Hockey Association thanked the Park Commission for
listening. He commented that they will develop a plan and will be back. He noted that hockey
is only scheduled at the outdoor rink 17.5 hours per week, from 5:00 to 9:00 weekdays,
otherwise it is open to the public.
MOTION made by Meyer recommending the Mound City Council restore the
$1,500 and more for a central ice rink cut from the 1996 budget in December
of 1995, directing the dollars to be spent to excavate, level, a large area,
preferably north and west of the hockey rink at the present site for a family
recreational ice rink. Remaining dollars to be put into rink attendant wage fund.
We also recommend city staff contribute labor and equipment in a cooperative
effort with the Hockey Association to flood and maintain ice surface and costs
spread between other city budgets. Darling seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED 6 TO 1. Those in favor were: Darling, Goode, Byrnes, Casey, Meyer,
and Pederson. Ahrens abstained.
It was noted that this issue will be forwarded to the City Council for review at their meeting
on January 23, 1996.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1996: CHAIR & VICE-CHAIR
Darling moved to elect Casey as Chair. Byrnes seconded to motion. There being no further
nominations, the vote to elect Casey as Chair for 1996 carried 5 to 1. Those in favor were:
Darling, Goode, Byrnes, Meyer and Pederson. Casey abstained.
Goode nominated Meyer for Vice-Chair. Meyer declined the nomination.
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Goode nominated Darling for Vice-Chair. There being no further nominations, the vote to elect
Darling as Vice-Chair for 1996 carried 5 to 1. Those in favor were: Goode, Casey, Byrnes,
Meyer, and Pederson. Darling abstained.
APPROVAL OF THE WORK RULE~ FOR THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSIOfa
MOTION by Darling to recommend that the Work Rules be amended to add to
item B. 24. the following: "Any member who is absent with leave of absence
for more than three consecutive excused absences, the Commission shall
recommend to the Council whether that commissioner shall be replaced or not.
Motion seconded by Goode. Motion carried unanimously.
Goode referred to item B.25. relating to conflicts of interest and question if this would apply
if a person lives abutting the commons and they are reviewing a permit for an individual
relating to the commons abutting their house. It was determined that this does not constitute
a conflict of interest as it does not relate to a "financial and/or personal interest in an individual
action under consideration."
Darling commented that it is understandable in some circumstances when someone abstains
from a motion because they do not have enough knowledge to make a good decision, but
sometimes there is a long discussion and members have abstained from voting.
MOTION by Darling to add to item B.25. in the Work Rules, the following:
"When a Commissioner chooses to abstain from a motion, they shall state a
general reason for their abstention (i.e. lack of knowledge, conflict of interest.)
Casey seconded the motion.
Darling commented that the people of Mound have a right to know how the Commission feels
and what their rationale is when they abstain from voting.
Ahrens commented that she would rather that people abstain if people do not visit the sites
or have knowledge of the sites. Meyer agreed with Ahrens. Pederson agreed and noted that
Geffre had expressed that concern at the last meeting. Casey sees it both ways, but
sometimes simple issues may not require a visit, and it may be a good policy, but not made
rule.
Darling emphasized the intent of this change is to serve the people of the city in order to help
explain why they vote. He expressed a concern that there have been multiple abstentions
without explanations given which projects an unstable view. people have the right to know
why someone is not taking part in a vote.
MOTION carried 5-1-1. Those in favor were: Darling, Byrnes, Meyer, Goode,
and Casey. Ahrens opposed. Pederson abstained.
Visiting sites was further discussed. It was suggested that the Commission could indicate by
a show of hands who visited the site, and this may encourage people to visit sites. Casey
suggested that they could state whether they visited the site or not, and give a reason why.
Casey feels that sometimes he does not feel it is necessary to visit a site. Goode asked if it
isn't part of their duty as a Commission member to visit the sites.
Park and Open Space Commission H/nuCes
January I1, I996
Goode moved to amend the Work Rules to state, "each commission member
will, as much as possible, be aware of the issues and the sites that are being
discussed and voted on." Due to lack of a seconded, motion failed.
MOTION by Darling to amend the Work Rules to require that at the start of each
pertinent agenda item, a roll call (show of hands) be taken of who visited the
subject site and who did not. Goode seconded the motion.
Darling clarified that the intent is that sooner or later he would be embarrassed by raising his
hand so this would encourage them to visit sites. Ahrens does not think this fits within the
Work Rules, and feels it is just part of your responsibility and duty as a Park Commissioner.
Ahrens questioned if the Park Commissioner's duties are listed somewhere. Darling
emphasized that putting this into the Work Rules sends a clear message that you have a
responsibility to visit Sites.
Motion carried 5 to 2. Those in favor were: Dading, Goode, Casey, Meyer, and
Pederson. Ahrens and Byrnes opposed.
Darling stated that all the Commissioners come on a volunteer basis, and expressed a concern
that at times conversation has become unprofessional, with words being used such as
"incompetent" and "idiots". Darling suggested a motion be made to include in the Work Rules
that verbal abuse will not be tolerated and that it be formally admonished by the Chair. Casey
referred to the duties of the chair, "2.a.2) The Chair shall preserve order and decorum and
shall decide questions of order." Casey feels this should take care of Darling's concern.
Darling agreed.
MOTION by Byrnes, seconded by Goode, to approve the Park and Open Space
Commission Work Rules as amended. Motion carried 6 to 1. Those in favor
were: Darling, Goode, Byrnes, Casey, Meyer, and Pederson. Ahrens opposed.
REVIEW AGENDA CALENDAR FOR 1996
The Parks Director stated that "Public Land Permits". were removed from the months of
January, February, March, April, and December. It was suggested at the last meeting that the
batches not be reviewed during months when everything is covered with snow. Meyer
suggested that they not review "Public Land Permits" in November. It was determined that
this would be left on the Calendar in November with the statement "weather permitting."
Meyer suggested that in December they add "Review 1996 Capital Improvements." Ahrens
agreed, and asked that staff also supply the amounts actually paid for the improvements.
It was clarified that in March they will discuss "1997 Park Improvements / Budget."
"Budget Update" was added to July.
A budget workshop was scheduled for Thursday, February 15th, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The Secretary is to verify availability of the conference room. The Commissioners should bring
their ideas and priorities for discussion. It was requested that staff supply them with the
information used last year relating the "Needs Assessment Process," and also a copy of last
year's wish list.
Park and Open Space Commission Minutes January II, I996
COMMONS TASK FORCE UPDATE
The Parks Director informed the Commission that Mark Goldberg, Chair for the Commons Task
Force will attend the February Park and Open Space Commission meeting to review their
recommendation. The Commons Task Force recommendation will be discussed by the City
Council at their February 20th Committee of the Whole meeting.
FI-ACK, ETAL VS. CITY OF MOUND
The Parks Director indicated that this item was added for their information. A special council
meeting has been scheduled for the benefit of the Woodland Point residents on January 30,
1996 at 7:30 p.m.
Ahrens noted that there is no consensus for appealing or not appealing, but feels there may
be some potential for solving the issue without litigating.
Goode feels that some of the concerns raised by the Task Force are already addressed in the
existing ordinances, such as their concern about boat houses impairing the view, she thought
there was a rules against this already written into the ordinance. Jim will research if this is
true.
STATUS OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF HERON LANE NATURE CONSERVATION AREA
The Parks Director reviewed the information in the packet and a copy of the applicant's letter
withdrawing their request was handed out to the Commissioners. Meyer questioned why the
park commission was not notified that the request was withdrawn. It was noted that even
though the request was withdrawn, the Council proceeded to "direct staff to confer with
Hennepin County concerning the release of Lot 1, Block 20, Shadywood Point, PID #13-117-
24 11 0064, property subject to a drainage easement over the entire property and for staff
to resear~ch the subdivision and the cost of the subdivision and acquisition." Subsequently,
the CTA-~t°rney wr°te a letter t° Hennepin C°unty °n the issue' ~
/ Casey moved that the Commission recommend that the Council not spend any ~
/ more money on the issue since the request was withdrawn, and that the City ]
I Attorney withdraw any action resulting from his letter of August 23, 1995, //
~,~_Dariing seconded the motion. /~
The Parks Director suggested that they ask the City Manager for clarificatio~ on what
happened at the Council meeting. Meyer stated that this property was never designated as
an official NCA.
Pederson noted that this property is adjacent to an undersized lot and according to the Council
Minutes, Hanus stated that this lot would not qualify for an NCA according to #9 of the NCA
Plan. Casey read a portion of #9 from the NCA Plan, "... "If a parcel eligible for NCA status
lies adjacent to a lot that is nonconforming due to lot area, sale of the parcel to the abutting
property owner may result in the creation of a lot that meets the zoning standards. In such
cases, it would benefit both the community as well as the property owner to release such a
parcel for sale .... "
MOTION carried 4 to 3. Those in favor were: Goode, Casey, Meyer, and
Darling. Byrnes, Ahrens, and Pederson abstained.
~ar~ ~d ORen SRace commission H/nu=es January II, 1996
Ahrens commented that there have been so many votes on this issue, she does not know the
order of the facts on the issue. Byrnes and Pederson commented that they do not know
enough about the issue.
COMMONS STAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
The Parks Director reported that this item was requested to be put on the agenda for an
update.
Goode referred to the letter written by the City Attorney, Curt Pearson, dated November 10,
1995, and summarized that he has recommended they have a standard, and that it does not
have to be the UBC standard, but other standards could be established. Goode suggested that
they get a copy of the standards used by the DNR, Federal Park, Hennepin County, etc. as
collected by the Building Official.
MOTION by Goode, seconded by Dading, to direct staff to supply the Park and
Open Space Commission with a copy of the standards as collected by the
Building Official from the DNR, Federal Park, Hennepin County, etc. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXTENSl0N OF WORK RULES
MOTION by Goode, seconded by Ahrens, to extend to meeting 3 minutes past
10:00. The Work Rules state that all meetings will adjourn at 10:00. Motion
carried 4 to 3. Those in favor were: Ahrens, Goode, Byrnes, and Meyer.
Those opposed were: Darling, Pederson, and Casey.
PLANTING POLICY
MOTION by Darling, seconded by Goode, to ask the City Council why the
Planting Policy has not been addressed.
Ahrens commented that it is on the City Council's list, but they have not gotten to it.
MOTION carried 6 to 1. Those in favor were: Darling, Goode, Byrnes, Casey,
Meyer, and Pederson. Ahrens was opposed.
READDRESS MOTION FROM LAST MEETING.
Darling stated that this item can be discussed at their next meeting.
CLARIFICATION ON PARK DEDICATION INTEREST MONIES
Ahrens stated that it is her understanding that the park dedication interest monies are being
allocated back to that fund. Fackler stated that he can verify.
REVIEW OF 1995 PARK CAPITAl. IMPROVEMENTS
Will be placed on next meeting agenda.
Pa~k and Open Space Co~_ssion H~nu~.ee
January II, 1996
REVIEW OF APPROVED 1996 BUDOET
Will be placed on next meeting agenda.
DISCUSSION: SUMMER PARKS AND LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Will be placed on next meeting agenda.
MOTION made by Dading, seconded by Byrnes to adjoum the Park and Open
Space Commission Meeting at 10:06 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
RODNEY L. BEYSTROM
~66 Denbigh Rd.
Mound, Minnesota
612/.W2-6~67
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Communications
[}-( ./" : ~t. Paul Tec~tc~-Yoca~ion~ Instltu~e
: -. 1/9I to Present
'. to Iz/9o .
Roosevelt Senior High School
Virginia, Minnesota
H.S. Diploma
Home Inspector/Technical Reviewer, W rtter,Estimator
Re~l Estate Support Services, Inc. Blmgtn. ,. Minn.
My duties include ~nspecting homes in regards to nationally
recognized codes and standards; reviewing home inspections
from all over the nation and figuring out estimates for neede~
repair work; rewriting reports and approving home inspection
'reports as they are sent to the client; performing customer`
relations between the client, the homeowner and the company~
Home Planning Consultant/Estimator
HYF/Martin Homes Blmgtn., Minn.
My duties included acting as the company representative 'to
· :'- -? *- clients interested in building a new home~ I would hand/e
' ' ' _' ..' preliminary planning, rough drafts or Sketches and estimates~
- " '" for any given homebuilding projeCt; I per_formed sales negotiations '-
· : - .. a~d contract writing and procurmenti also I gave home buLlding"
.' '~ -.-' seminars to the general ,public through-out the greater metropolitan
./..-]- ,,' . area on behalf of-the company; I performed customer relation .... .~, ..
·...:::/ ..'.....'~ ,duties with the client from start to finish 'of a home Building'" , [
":" '"~" ': .....-.:' [-.':i "-"::-,: ";'~ ':[" project; in 1989 I was awarded the Sales Representativ~ o'f the
....?,~ - :'~; :'. ':"-:' '- : Year Award. -. - .. - '
A sst. Project Manager/Estimator/Sales
.Agape Construction Co. Mpls., Minn.
My duties included project management of remodeling jobS;
estimating,
mismanagement ef company funds by the president/own'er of the "''
company, the company went out of business shortly after I -".'..~
resigned. -
December 21, 1995
Edward J. Shukle, JR
City Manager
9341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
Dear Edward,
RECEIVED C;EC 2 8 1,995
Hease accept my resume in consideration for the opening on the Planning
Commission and/or Park Commission. I know that I will be a valuable asset
to Mound, and would appreciate the oppommity to work with and become
more involved with the community.
I look forward to heating fi'om you.
David Kral
DAVID J. KRAL
4926 Barfle~ Boulevard
Mound, IVIN 55364
Home: (612) 472-5282
Office: (612) 941-1603
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
· Revised the cost structure of overhead operations of the company.
· 0vcrsaw c~onomics of thc company, i.e. analyzed costs, forecasted production
& estimated job cost.
· Managed inside sales and product marketing.
· Hired and evaluated performance of employees.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
· Created new methods to increase effectiveness of company, i.e. created time
analysis and work order forms.
· Assisted in creating promotional materials, i.e. catalogs, presentation folders
and advertisements.
· Improved cost efficiency in warehouse product packaging.
· Coordinated all consultations with customers and construction companies.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
* Supervised a production crew of 10 employees.
· Monitored the storage and coordinated the removal of hazardous waste.
· Evaluated thc product in the field to assure acceptable quality.
· Represented company at exposition: International Fluid Power Exposition,
Chicago, March 1992.
ENGINEERING SKILLS
· Developed and implemented better equipment for new product ideas and
production equipment to increase overall operations.
· Constructed and designed display booths for expositions.
· Designed the building layout to accommodate equipment.
· Calculated different formulas to aid in thc evaluation of the correct size and
layout of equipment.
EXPERIENCE
· Owner/Agent, David Kral Agency, MSI, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
· General blanager, Puro-Tec, Incorporated, Edin:~, 1Vlillnesota.
· Operations Manager/Sales, Filtration Products Corporation, Hamel, Minnesota.
· Production Manager, Profinish Corporation, Plymouth, Minnesota.
· Assistant Manager, Golden Gate Warehousing, Plymouth, Minnesota.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
· Detail Drafter & Designer, SpecUum Corporation, Buffalo, Minnesota.
· Drafter, KFA Engineering, Plymouth, Minnesota.
· Truck Driver, Topps Delivery, Richfield, Minnesota.
EDUCATION
. LUTC - Continuing Education/Professional Growth.
· Digital Resources, Bloomington, Minnesota.
Completed study of Automated Computer Assisted Draffing (AutoCAD).
· Minneapolis Drafthlg School, Crystal, Minnesota.
· Buffalo Votech, two years vocational school.
· Rockford High-school, Rockford, Minnesota.
COMPUTER & EQUIPMENT SKILLS
· Windows '95
· AutoCAD Release 10 & 11
· Wordperfect Release 5.0 & 5.1
· Open Systems
· Lotus
· Prodilction maghinery
· Testing & inspection equipment, i.e. micrometer, calliper
· Air-automation equipment ~
References available upon request -~
RECEIVED jAN 1 6 1996
Gerald 1Z Reffschneider
5411 Bartlett Blvd.
Mound, MN. 55364
January 12, 1996
Edward Shulke
City Manager
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, Mn. 55364
Mr. Shulke
I am interested in the opening on your planning commission. If that does not work out my second choice
would be your park and open space commission.
I am an engineer at the Ford Motor C~mpany Plant in St. Paul. I transferred here from Farmington Hills,
MI. in April of 1995. We moved into our home on Cooks Bay in August.
We enjoy living on the lake. I am interested in what is going to happen in Mound. I plan to retire in this
area within the next five years. I would like to be part of Mounds growth, and help to guarantee that it
happens in an orderly and attractive manner.
I do not have any experience working on a planning commission. ! have worked on other volunteer
community positions:
1. I was in charge of the soup kitchen in Detroit for our church.
2. I was a member of the Edina volunteer fire department until my transfer in 1985.
My home phone number is: 472-7456,, work is: 696-0770
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Reffschneider
January 16, 1996
RECEIVED
JAN 17
! . UND PLANNING &
Office of the City Manager
City of Mound
5341Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
City Manager and Council Members:
The vacancy on the Park and Open Space Commission i§ of great
interest to me. As a resident of Mound for forty years, I
have watched the growth in population, growth in lake usage
and park usage, and am very concerned with protecting ahd~l
preserving our area environmentally while still providing
pleasurable facilities for the population.
I have had the privilege of being on the Commons Task Force
since June of '95, so I am very aware of both the good and
bad aspects of this program. Also, I was an employee at the
Hennepin County Service Center until the end of last year,
s° I'm familiar with both boat and fishing licensing, with
park permits, ski permits, etc.
Our lakes and parks are extremely important to me - I would
value being a part of this Commission, and I would appreciate
your consideration.
Sincerely,
Bev Botko
2149 Cardinal Lane
Mound, MN 55364
472-3553
CARL L PALMQUIST
4520 DENBIGH ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364
RECEIVED 3 1996
JAATUARY 2, 1996
CITY OF MOUND
ATTN: CITY MANAGER
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MN 55364
RE: OPENING ON THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES COMMITTEE
DEAR MR. SHULKE,
THIS LETTER IS TO ADVISE YOU OF MY INTEREST IN BEING CONSIDERED
FOR THE OPENING ON THE ABOVE REFERENCED COMMITTEE.
PLEASE REFER TO MY PREVIOUS LETTER, DATED AUGUST 25, 1995, IN
WHICH I LISTED MY QUALIFICATIONS FOR BEING A MEMBER OF THIS
COMMITTEE.
I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY. IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, I CAN BE REACHED AT WORK AT 348-
4857(7:15AM - 3:30PM), OR AT HOME AT 472-6476(AFTER 5PM).
SINCERELY,
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
WHEREAS, thc Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (3995 Mirmesota Laws Cl~p~cr
255) establishes a Metropolitan Commt~itics Fulld which is intgnded to address housing
and othcr development issues facing the met~opolltan area defined by Minncsota Statutes
seotion 473.121; and
WHEREAS, for calendar year 1996, a metropolitan area manlcipality can participate
under Minnesota Statutes section 473.254 only if: (a) the municipality elcots to
participate in thc lo~al Housing Incentives Program by November 15, 1995; (b) the
Metropolitan Council and the municipality successfully negotiate affordable and life-
cyclc housing goals for the municipality; and (c) by January 15, 1996 thc Metropolitan
Council adopts by resolution thc negmiatcd affordable and life-cycle goals for each
municipality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Wayzata hereby elects
to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program under th~ Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act during calendar year 1996.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1996 GOALS AND ACTIONS FOR
AFFORDABLE AND LIFE-CYCLE HOUSING
V~IEREAS, Metropollrm~ Council statistics indicate that 43% of owner occupied
housing and 36% of renter occupied housing in the City of Wayzata is considered
affordable; and
WItEREAS, Metropolitan Co~ncil statistics iixlicate that 51% of Wayzam's housing
type is considered life-cycle and the owner/rcn~er mix of life-cycle housing is 50/50; and
WHERE/~, the~ statistics are n~ar or above the Metropolitan Council's bencl~rk
indicators for communities of similar location and stage of developmem; and
WHEREAS, thc City of Wayzata has limited expansion opportunities and less than 4%
of Wayzata's land is vacant and available for development; and
WHEREAS, market conditions diaate the price of land in Wayzata W b~ very expensive
which severely limits opportunities for affordable housing development and
redevelopment projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Wayzata adopts the
following goals for affordable and life-cycle housing for 1996:
1. Thc City will make its best efforts, given limited opportunities ~.nd market conditions,
to remain near the Metropolitan Council affordable rental and life-cycle housing
benchmarks.
2. The City will make its best efforts, given limited resources, to preserve the existing
inventory of low and moderate income housing.
BE 14' FUR. TILER RESOLVED THAT during 1996 the CiD' of Wayzata will take the
following actions to achieve the affordable and life-cycle housing goals:
1. The City of Wayzata will adopt its Comprehensive.Plan xvhich is currently being
updated which identifies Goals, Objectives, and Policies that alt&ess 'affordable and life
cycle objectives of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
2. The City of Wayzata will continue to provide money to Iow-income residents to
maintain their housing using CDBG funds (approximately $24,000 for 1996).
3. The City of Wayzata will examine zoning and approval processes to d~ermin~ what,
if any, changes could bc made to help create an environment for developing affordable
and life cycle housing consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
I
DEFPHAVEN
Mr. Curt Johnson, Chairperson
Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Centre
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101-1634
November 8, 1995
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The Deephaven City Council is pleased to transmit the following resolution to you
stating the intention of the city to enroll in the Local Housing Initiatives Program of the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. Further, the resolution states Deephaven's
housing goals for the next two years.
We appreciate the efforts of your staff to meet with us as well as the south shore
communities to explain the new legislation and it's implic, afions.
Sincerely,
Ann R. Perry
city Coordinator
cc: Ann Braden, Council staff
P'JMCLCAIt
Cit'y Offices: 20225 Cot~agewood Road, Deephaven, Minnesota 55331 (612) 474-4755
RESOLUTION NO. 33-95
A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PARTICIpA~ IN ~ "LOCAL
HOUSING INCENTIVE ACCOUNT pROGRAM" OF TH~
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMI.rNITIES ACT AND
ADOPTING HOUSING GOALS FOR THE CITY OF DEEPHAVEN
WgIEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (1995 ~inn~JOt. a Laws Chapter
255) establishes a Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which is intended to address .
housing and other development issues facing the metropoh't?n area defiaed by Minnesota
Statutes Section 473.121; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund, Comprising thc Tax Base
Revitalization Account, the Livable Commnnlties Demonstration Account and the Local
Housing Incentives Account, is intended to provide certain funding and other assistance
to metropolitan area municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Comm,mlties Act .r~luires the Metropolitan
Council to negotiate affordable and life-cycle housing goals with each participating
community that is consistent with and promote the poliCies of the Metropolitan
Development Guide particularly those aimed at housing diversity and choice; and
WHEREAS, by June 30, 1996, the City shall identify to the Metropolitan Council the
actions it plans to take to meet the established housing goals; and
WHEREAS, the City of Deephaven is a fully developed residential community with few
parcels remaining for new development; and
WI~EREAS, the City of Deephaven has recently completed a draft of it's updated
Comprehensive Plan that has been approved by the City Council but not submitted to the
Metropolitan Council for revievr,, and · '
WHEREAS, the housing element of the draft Comprehensive Plan includes the
following goals:
1. Support the development of housing for the elderly in the south shore Lake
Minnetonka area.
2. Encourage residents to maintain and/or improve older homes which will promote
diversity of housing in Deephaven
and the following policies:
Deephaven may ~ontinue to place an emphasis on the maintenance of the
communiv/.'s housing stock. The City may consider alternatives including but not
1
limited to housing maintenance codes, rental unit inspection, added mainte~-nce
enforcement and/or point of sale inspection.
0
Use community' development block grants and o~her funding sources to reduce land
costs for developers of low and moderated income housing in those areas defined as
appropriate for such use in the land use plan.
The City of Deephaven may adopt land use regulations that allow the development of
a variety of housing types and costs, and that allow flexibility in design and site
planning.
~REAS, the City of Deephaven has historically collaborated with other south
shore Lake Minnetonka cornmnnities in providing services and addressing sub=regional
issues; and
WmT. REAS, the City of Deephaven receives annual funding from the Community
Development Block Grant program and has allocated money in the past to the
rehabilitation loan program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DEEPHAVEN OF Tl:W. FOLLOWING:
That the City of Deephaven elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives
Program under the Metropolitan Livable Comm,mlti~s Act during calendar year
1996.
2o
That the City.of Deephaven adopts the following housing goals which will
remain in effect until the draft Comprehensive Planis approved by the
Metropolitan Council or December 31, 1997, whichever happens first:
Review the Housing and Land Use Elements of the dra~ Comprehensive Plan
to ensure that it meets the objectives of the Metropolitan Livable Cornrmmlties
Act.
B. Review and modify, if necessa~, the zo-ir~g and subdivision ordinances to
remove barriers for affordable housing opportunities.
Co
Commit between 20% - 50% of the 1997 and 1998 Community Development
Block Grant funds (approximately $2,700 - $7,000) to affordable and
low/moderate income housing opportunities.
D. Explore the concept of a joint agreement with other south shore communities to
cooperatively provide affordable and life cycle housing.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Deephaven on the ~ day of November,
1995.
' _
ATTEST:
~andra R. Langley, Cit~ C~k f
City
October 30, 1995
Ms. Ann Braden
Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Place
230 E. Fifth Street
St. Paul., MN 55101-1634
Dear Ms. Braden:
The City of Golden Valley is pleased to submit to the Metropolitan
Council a copy of the "Resolution Electing to Participate in the Local
Housing Incentives Account Program Under the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act (Calendar Year 1996)". This resolution was
approved by the City Council on October 17, 1995.
The City will now begin the process to establish affordable and life-
cycle housing goals that are consistent with the policies of the
Metropolitan Development Guide. These goals will be sent to you
prior to December 15, 1995.
Please give me a call if you have any questions regarding the
resolution or if you have any information regarding the next stage of
negotiating the goals.
Sinc.ere. ly, /?
,z/// /, ¥ ,
Director of Planning and Development
encl.
Resolution 95-73 October 17, 1995
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM
UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
(CALENDAR YEAR 1990)
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (1995 Minnesota Laws
Chapter 255) establishes a Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which is intended
to address housing and other development issues facing the metropolitan area defined
by Minnesota Statutes Section 473.121; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund, comprising the Tax
Base Revitalization Account, the Livable Communities Demonstration Account and the
Local Housing Incentives Account, is intended to provide certain funding and other
assistance to metropolitan area municipalities; and
WHEREAS, a metropolitan area municipality is not eligible to receive grants or
loans under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund or eligible to receive certain
polluted sites cleanup funding from the Minnesota Department 'of Trade and Economic
Development unless the municipality is participating in the Local Housing Incentives
Account Program under Minnesota Statutes Section 473.254; and
WHEREAS, a Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires the Metropolitan
Council to negotiate with each municipality to establish affordable and life-cycle housing
goals for that municipality that are consistent with and promote the policies of the
Metropolitan Council as provided in the adopted Metropolitan Development Guide; and
.WHEREAS, by June 30, 1996, each municipality must identify to the
Metropolitan Council the actions the municipality plans to take to meet the established
housing goals; and -'
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council must adopt, by resolution after a public
hearing, the negotiated affordable and life-cycle housing goals for each municipality by
January 15, 1996; and
WHEREAS, a metropolitan area municipality which elects to participate in the
Local Housing Incentives Account Program must do so by November 15 of each year;
and
WHEREAS, for calendar year 1996, a metropolitan area municipality can
'participate under Minnesota Statutes Section 473.254 only if: (a) the municipality elects
to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program by November 15, 1995;
(b) the Metropolitan Council and the municipality successfully negotiate affordable and
life-cycle housing goals for the municipality; and (c) by January 15, 1996 the
Metropolitan Council adopts by resolution the negotiated affordable and life-cycle
housing goals for each municipality; .,~
- Resolution 95-73 - Continued October 17, 1995
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Golden Valley hereby
elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives PrOgram under the Metrqpolitan
Livable Communities Act during calendar year 1996.
B]air~reme~cJr --
ATTEST:
Shirley J.
Nelson, Cit~ Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Johnson, Micks, Russell, Thompson and Tremere; and the following voted against the
same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
CABLEVISION
1504 2nd St. S.E., P.O. Box 110, Waseca, MN 56093
507/835-5975 FAX 507-835-4567
January 15, 1996
RECEIVED ,.:AN 18 lggO
Franchise Authority
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Rd.
Mound, MN 55364
Dear Franchise Authority:
Enclosed is a copy of our latest correspondence to our subscribers. With the onset of
1996, Triax is seeing numerous increases in costs associated with our business.
Programming fees for the channels provided are the largest increase in doing business for
the coming year.
In addition, we are all very excited about introducing TEACH--Triax Educational Access
for Classrooms and Homes. This program, in cooperation with Cable In The Classroom,
will bring up-to-the-minute educational programs and tools to the young minds that will
lead our country in the near future.
Please feel fi'ee to contact me at 1-800-332-0245 with any questions or comments you
may have.
Robert V. Langley
Regional Manager
TRIAX CABLEVISION
Sanuary 15, 1996
Dear Customer:
On February 15, 1996, the cost for Expanded Basic service will be $25.23. The $1.40 increase will be
applied to the Expanded Basic portion of the service. This increase is necessmy to cover programming
costs and inflation.
What does this change mean in increased value for you? Plenty! Triax will be working to serve you and
your community in 1996 by:
Introducing a new program called "TEACH" - Triax Educational Access for Classrooms and Homes.
Through TEACH, we will install free cable service with educational programq into every school and
* Providing cash payment back to the community through annual franchise fees. This means that part of
the money you spend each month stays in your community!
* Continuing to make repair service available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
Making improvements to the overall customer service we provide to you. To do thi.~, we need your help!
In April, we will be sending a customer survey to your home. This survey will provide valuable
information to us on what is important to you. Also, when you return your survey, you will be entered
into a drawing for one free year of cable programming!
* Continuing to provide you with local TV networks and the very best in cable prog~mming.
At Triax, we are doing everything we can to provide you with q~mlity cable service. If you have any
suggestions on how we can serve you better, please send your comments to my attention at Triax
Cablevision, 1504 2nd Street, Waseea, MN 56093. You may also contact your local franchise authority at
the address or telephone number enclosed for your information.
On behalf of the entire Tfiax Cablevision Team, I want to say how pleased and thanicflll we are to have you
as a Triax Cablevision customer.
Sincerely,
Regional Manager
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