1999-07-13Mound City Council Minutes - July 13, 1999
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JULY 13, 1999
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at 7:35 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood
Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Pat Meisel, Councilmembers: Andrea Ahrens, Bob Brown, Mark
Hanus, and Leah Weycker. Also in attendance were: Acting City Manager Fran Clark., City
Attorney John Dean, City Engineer John Cameron, Building Official Jon Sutherland,
Assistant City Planner: Loren Gordon.
The following interested citizens were also present: Planning Commission Members: Geoff
Michael, Frank Weiland, Cklair Hasse, Bill Voss, and Michael Mueller. Other public
present: Pauline Raye, Sharon McMenamylook, Paul Muset, Lonnie Weber, Mark E.
Brewer, Harlan Dugstead, Marilyn Byrnes, June Estelle, Gail Opheen, Stacy and David
Briggs, Erwin and Jill Walters, Eric Byrd, Bob Longnecker, Tamra Botldn, Dorothy and Bill
Netka, Dotty G. Brien, Phyllis Jessen, Shirley Romness, Jeff Metzger, Jay Petersen, Bob and
Nancy Craig, Patrick MacKenzie, Sandra Simar, Beth and Bob Anderson, Robert and Judy
Hutchins, Gary Blix, and Thomas Alexander.
The Mayor opened the meeting at 7:37 p.m. and welcomed the people in attendance. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
*Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the
Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
APPROVE AGENDA
Clark indicated that items D and E would be August 10, 1999 instead of July 27, 1999,
because the Planning Commission tabled this at their last meeting. Hanus pulled Case #
99-27 for a quick correction.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION made by Weycker, seconded by Brown to approve the Consent Agenda, as
amended above. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Motion carried.
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APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 1999, REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION
Weycker, Brown, unanimously.
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APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 1999, REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION
Weycker, Brown, unanimously.
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APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 29, 1999, SPECIAL MEETING.
MOTION
Weycker, Brown, unanimously.
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PAYMENT REQUEST #2 - MOTION - AUDITOR'S ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT - KUSSKE CONSTRUCTION $80,024.49.
MOTION
Weycker, Brown, unanimously.
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PAYMENT OF BILI~,
MOTION
Weycker, Brown, unanimously
CASE #99-27: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE VARIANCES; FRONT YARD AND
SIDE YARD SETBACKS; TO CONSTRUCT AN ATTACHED 24 X 24 GARAGE
AND A 16 X 20 SCREEN PORCH AT 4873 CUMBERLAND ROAD~ BLOCK 1, LOT
24, ARDEN~ MELODY OLSEN, PID # 24-117-24 44 0021.
Hanus believes the required side yard setback sh6uld be 10 feet not 6 feet and, therefore, the
variance requested is 6 feet. Both Sutherland and Gordon debated this feeling it was a lot of
record and should be 6 feet required setback. However, in light of Code 350.620, subd. 2C,
page 49 of City Codes, Gordon acceded the point to Hanus.
Hanus moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution as amended above.
RESOLUTION g99-59
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE VARIANCES; FRONT YARD
AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS; TO CONSTRUCT AN
ATTACHED 24 .X 24 GARAGE AND A 16 X 20 SCREEN
PORCH AT 4873 CUMBERLAND ROAD; BLOCK 1, LOT
24, ARDEN; MELODY OLSEN, PID # 24-11%24 44 0021.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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~;ET PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ae
HEARIN(~ TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE HALSTEAD PLACE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AREA (IDA) TO CHANGE THE CURRENT USE OF AN
R-1 MOBILE HOME PARK TO AN R-l, PDA AND R-3 PDA
RF~ID~L DEVELOPMENT. LOCATED WIHTIN THE R-1 SINGLE
FAMIIN ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1.2. 3. HALSTEAD HEIGHTS. PID
/~r22-117-~4 43 0007. P AND X CASE //99-28. (SUGGESTED DATI~;
AUGUST 10. 1999),
Be
HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE HALSTEAD PLACE PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA (PDA) FOR
CONSTRUCTIQN OF A SINGLE FAMH.y ATTACHED AND DETACHED
HOME DEVELOPMFAN~T LOCATED WITHIN THE R-1 SINGLE FAMILy
ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1.2. 3.. HALSTEAD HEIGHTS. PID g22-117-
24 43 0007, P AND X CASE ~-28. (SUGGESTED DATE; AUGUST 10,
1999L
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Ahrens to approve setting the public hearings for
Items # 1.6, A & B with the date as Augustl0, 1999. Motion carried unanimously
5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #99-21: RESOLUTION FOR CONDITIONAL USE
ERMIT~ TO ALLOW FOR UTILIZING EXISTING SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE
THE WESTONKA SENIOR CENTEI~ WESTONKA HEALTHY COMMUNITY
COLLABORATIVE, PROVIDE TWO ROOMS FOR THE HEAD START
PROGRAM, AND BUILD A MEMORIAL GARDEN~ 2451 FMRVIEW LANE~
TRACTS A - G, INCLUSIVE, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY #739 AND THAT
PART OF BLOCK 2, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT Dj ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, PID #'S
24-117-24 12 0014 AND 24-117-24 12 0058..
Gordon presented this case to the Council prior to the public heanng discussion. He stated that
there was considerable public comment regarding the parking and traffic when this appeared
before the Planning Commission. He further commented regarding the definition of the
Memorial Gardens as a "cemetery" per a decision from the City Attorney.
Weycker stated that as an employee of the Healthy Community Collaborative, she would
not be voting on this issue. However, she would like to participate in the discussion as it
relates to the other items under consideration.
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Hanus asked if the parking issues on the' west side of the church had been alleviated.
Brown stated that the police had changed that arrangement. Gordon stated that there are
40-50 on-site parking spaces in the lot between the school and the church. Totally, there
are about 180 parking spots. Hanus pointed out that there would be alternating use of the
parking with different activities.
Brown also stated that the Senior Citizen busing had been rerouted off Fairview Lane.
There was some disagreement among the audience present about this.
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:45. p.m.
The following persons spoke against issuing a Conditional Use Permit:
Bob Longnecker of 2361 Fairview Lane
Tammy Botkin of 2351 Fairview Lane
Jill Walters of 2348 Fairview Lane
Jeff Metzger of 2470 Fatrview Lane
David Briggs of 2396 Fairview Lane
Gail Opheen of 2400 Fairview Lane
Eric Byrd of 2330 Fairview Lane
There was discussion between,Council members and the Mayor and staff as to how,to lower
the speed limit on a street. Ahrens suggested looking at it as an area where a
school/children were. Mr. Longnecker asked about speed bumps (removable ones).
stated she was very upset. She wants the traffic from the church tenants to use Hidden
Vale. She doesn't believe a speed sign/change will help. There are ten children who live
in the neighborhood. "School buses, and daycare parents bolt down Fairview as if they will
die if they don't get to the school on time." She is afraid something will happen, someone
will be injured or killed. She asked why ,people can't use the street behind (Hidden Vale).
She stated she spoke at the Planning Commission meeting, but didn't feel that she was
heard.
Brown stated that after she left the Planning Commission meeting, he went over to the
church and spoke with the Chief of Police. Discussion was held on using alternative routes.
It was his understanding that the buses were using other routes.
stated that she drove a school bus in Minnetonka and that their streets had 15 mph limits.
The City Manager and Dean will look into ways to lower the speed limit. Ms. Walters
indicated that from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. this evening she sat and counted the traffic. Seventy
three cars went down Fairview Lane, a street that is only I car wide when people are
parking on it.
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Ms. Walters stated that in the nine years he has lived there, the traffic issues have only
increased and become worse. He commented that it shouldn't be the job of the
neighborhood to make comments to the drivers, it. should be the police's job. He felt that
st. John's is asking to create a whole new problem and haven't fixed the old one. He
doesn't feel that changing the speed limit will change things until it is enforced. He also
indicated he felt the church officials also violated the traffic laws.
As for the Memorial Gardens, he is concerned that kids play in the area constantly and the
temptation will be to dig up the ashes. Brown explained that the ashes will be buried in
vaults underground and that a memorial plaCque would be placed over where the vault is
buried. The kids will not be able to get to the vaults. It is like an underground mausoleum.
stated he didn't like the idea of the memorial gardens. He also is concerned about the
traffic along Fairview Lane. He has "seen squad cars pass the traffic by." Many people run
the stop sign. He doesn't want to see someone killed before action is taken. He feels the
police need to issue tickets aggressively.
Bob Tomolka, Treasurer of St. John's Church, stated that after the Planning Commission
meeting, the direction of the Senior Citizen's center traffic was changed. He stated they
could sent out additional notifications to the people involved as well as to the congregation,
but that the church wasn't interested in creating additional problems. The Collaborative
and the Senior Citizen's Center doesn't increase the traffic since there is only one or two
buses from each going back and forth each day. They are trying to be good citizens and will
do what they can to help resolve the issues.
stated her issues were with the Day care traffic. The noise level at all times of the day was
loud. Daycare parents/buses need to monitor speed and obey the stop signs. Also, she has
had people from the daycare park in her driveway or blocking it so she could not get out
of her driveway.
asked why Hidden Vale couldn't be the street that everyone from the church used. He sees
this as the logical solution.
Tammy Botkin stated that the arrow off County Road 15 for St. John's Church points right
down Fairview Lane. She asked if this could be moved to direct people down Hidden Vale.
The treasurer for St. John's said they had no problem, but were not sure it could be moved.
They will check with the City Building Official.
Phyllis Jensen of 2920 Pelican Point Court spoke in favor of the memorial gardens as a
peaceful restful place for loved ones after they had died.
Jeff Metzger asked if the senior center was still temporary. Dotty Netka of 2360
Commerce Boulevard spoke for the senior center stating that the plans were to build a new
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building within 1-1/2 to 3 years.
Bill Voss of the Planning Commission brought up the need for aggressive enforcement Of
traffic laws along Fairview Lane. However, speaking from experience as a retired law
enforcement officer, in those cases, quite often the. biggest offenders are people who live in
the neighborhood. He suggested, however, that some funds were available with which to
bring in additional help for the police outside the local force to help enforce these rules.
He stated that it only took a short period of aggressive enforcement before the issues
resolved themselves.
Mayor Meisel dosed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m.
Hanus asked the staff about the 50 foot setback requirement for cemeteries and where it
came from. Gordon stated the setback was part of the Shoreland Ordinances philosophy
and they (staff) were "honoring what was on the books." Hanus asked if this area was to
be surveyed. Gordon stated that yes, it would be surveyed. Since the health issues of
burying "bodies" wasn't involved here, the ordinances were different than a cemetery in that
respect. There are no specific regulations for plattings, however, the church did have bylaws
they were operating from. The City has no control over the plattings.
Brown stated he would follow up on the traffic issues. Weycker agreed with Bill Voss Jthat
perhaps aggressive enforcement of the traffic rules would help, but at the same time, they
should look at lowering the speed limit if possible. Mayor Meisel asked that the Chief of
Police look into additional funds to help with this enforcement.
Weycker further suggested that the third %vhereas" also indicate that the senior center was
"temporary." She also encouraged the church to send out flyers or information to the
members and users of these facilities.
Hanus stated that "no one wants to be the bad guy," however if people do not call the
police, there is no record of an issue. He encouraged the neighborhood to use the police
as needed to resolve these issues.
The Mayor also asked the staff to look into moving the "arrow sign" pointing to St. John's
Church to along Hidden Vale rather than Fairview Lane.
Brown moved and Hanus seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #99-60
RESOLUTIONS GRANTING THE CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS FOR ST. JOHN'S CHURCH FOR THE
WESTONKA SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER
TEMPORARILY ~AND FOR THE WESTONKA
HEALTHY COLLABORATIVE, .AND TO BUILD A
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MEMORIAL GARDEN ON TRACTS A THROUGH G,
INCLUSIVE, REGIS.TERED LAND SURVEY NO. 739
AND THAT PART OF BLOCK 2, SHIRLEY HILLS
UNIT D, PID #'S 24'117-24 12 0014 AND 24-117-24 12
0058 P AND Z 99-21.
Discussion
Hanus stated that he had outlined four to five main issues for the City to address and
asked if they should be tied to the resolution or be a new motion. Those issues were:
staff review and speed limit changes along Fairview Lane; parking on the west side of
the street other funding to get additibnal help for law enforcement; move the sign.
Mayor Meisel asked that these not be tied to-the resolutions.
Ahrens and Brown asked if Head Start caused additional traffic. This caused two
additional bus routes per day. Discussion came up about "Kids Core." The Mayor
cautioned that "Kids Core" was not before the Council on this item. In general there
were "traffic issues to be addressed."
The motion carried 4-0-1 with Weycker abstaining.
Recommendations were made to staff to look into the four areas outlined by Hanus above.
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PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE REVISION SECTION ;350:4:Z0:
REPEALING OF CITY CODE SECTION 350;420~ SUBDIVISION
9 & 10 PERTAINING TO NON-CONFORMING USES TO BE REPLACED
BY NEW LANGUAGE
Gordon reviewed that the Planning Commission had heard this new language in June and
by a 7-2 motion denied recommending the proposed language. At the public heating held
June 14, 1999, regarding the revision to the zoning code regarding streamlining, discussion
was held to hold a joint meeting between the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Thus, an open public heating was set for this evening to review this language and
philosophy.
It has been suggested that after opening the public heating, it be continued until July 27ta
giving the Planning Commission time to review all aspects of the streamlining revision at
their July 26~ meeting. The City Council will consider this prior to their July 27~ meeting
at 6 p.m.
The proposed language supports the discussion held at the June Council meeting.
Discussion was held between Council Members regarding the use of the term expansion or
modification of accessory structures. Dean suggested adding the language of "new
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structures" to the ordinance also. Hanus stated the issue is with the terminology '~on-
conforming."
He suggested the following language change:
"Nonconforming principal...may be 'extended, enlarged, or modified, or added
onto provided that the use of the parcel is conforming to district regulations, and
provided that the expansion, enlargement, or modification, or addition
meets...created."
Mayor Meisel opened the public hearing at 8:45 p.m..., explaining that after comments were
heard, the public hearing would be continued to July 27, 1999 at 6 p.m.
Michael Mueller of 5910 Ridgew6od Road, a Planning Commission member stated that he
was concerned over the language. He feels the Planning Commission has done a good job
of cleaning up non-conformities over the years he has served on this board. He stated that
98% of the time, the Council approves what they recommend, but what isn't reflected is a
non-conformity that exists on the property in question apart from the building permit issue
that is recognized and action taken to correct it as a result of the review by the Planning
Commission.
Bill Voss, another Planning Commission member stated he was in favor of streamlining. He
doesn't feel that the amount of non-conformities that are cleaned up isn't sufficient to be
spending all the time on it that they do. He believes there are other issues that the
Planning Commission could better spend their time on, such as an advisory to the downtown
redevelopment currently being directed by Council.
Geoff Michael, 1713 Avocet Lane, the Chair of the Planning Commission, stated he feels
caught in the middle. He sees value in what the Planning Commission is doing, but yet sees
opportunity to deal with other issues. He suggested that perhaps if the Planning
Commission arranged their time better both could be handled. He suggested a zoning
meeting once per month and a working session the other meeting.
In this manner, he feels the Planning Commission could more easily accomplish both tasks
without streamlining. He stated that the Planning Commission does indeed catch things that
staff misses (due to staffs heavy workload).
Jay Peterson, 2667 Halsted Lane stated that he feels it is in the best interest of the citizens
to streamline. He does believe, however, that making the Planning Commission does have
some merit versus a case being reviewed by both boards. He does see potential for some
abuse in the future because of the load put upon staff and the reviewing board. He would
like to continue to see review by the Planning Commission.
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The Mayor asked for a motion to continue the public hearing at 8:56 p.m. to July 27, 1999
at 6 p.m.
For the benefit of the public present, Hanus discussed the history of a permit process in the
City of Mound and the purpose behind the streamlining efforts.
After this review, Council Members discussed who the final authority should be. Staff,
Planning Commission, and City Council were all put forth.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown to continue the public hearing on
amending Section 350:420 of the Mound City Code until July 27, 1999 at 6
p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Hanus added that this was not meant to infer that the Planning Com~nission was not doing a
good job. He feels they have value and are doing their job well.
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PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION TO ASSIGN THE
CITY'S CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE FROM TRIAX MIDWEST
ASSOCIATES. L.P. TO MEDIACOM LLC. HEARING WILL FOCUS ON THE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED AND THE OUALIFICATIONS OF MEDIACOM
LLC,
Clark read a memorandum to the City Council regarding this franchise owner change. She
further stated that not all the financial information was in on the new proposed owner. The
public hearing would be to hear comments only.
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 9:09 p.m.
Dottle O'Brien asked how the franchise owner change would impact subscribers. Clark
explained that this was a different issue being considered. The subscribers should not see
a difference, at least at the beginning. The Mayor stated that these were the issues the
Council was exploring. '
Hanus asked if the new owner would provide additional hardware. Ahrens stated that she
had a concern about increased rates.
Michael Mueller asked if the subscriber would have more channels. His concern is that with
new ownership comes new rules. Would the promises made to the Mound residents still
hold was another concern he had.
The Mayor dosed the public hearing at 9:14 p.m.
MOTION by Weycker, seconded by Brown to continue the public hearing on
the franchise ownership change for the local cable television to be heard and
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considered within the next 30 days. Motion carried 50.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM cITIZENS PRESENT.
Gary Blix of 3025 Brighten Commons asked why the neighborhood received notices from the
Police Department forbidding their congregation after 10 p.m.
Hanus stated his understanding of the congregation is that it cannot be noisy or cause a
disturbance.
Mr. Blix is concerned that his neighbor who lodged the complaint calls at anything whether
it is a disturbance or not. He had a petition from the neighbors against Mr. Bruce McComb
that the Police Department ignore his calls. Mr. Blix stated that if Mr. McComb sees lights
after 10 p.m., he calls the police.
Beth Anderson indicated that the neighborhood has been verbally threatened by Mr.
McComb that no one can get together in their home or otherwise after 10 p.m. even if the
windows are shut.
The Mayor responded that the Police Department must respond to all calls.
Pat McKenzie and Judy Hutchins also discussed the problems they are having with this letter
and Uruling." They believe the neighborhood is a group of reasonable adults who are not
irresponsible, want to be nice. Mr. McKenzie suggested that perhaps a mediator would
help.
Ms. Hutchins feels the manner of distribution was handled very poorly. Letters were
dropped off at homes where only children were home. Neighbors who have never caused
any harm or done anything wrong felt threatened by this action. She feels they all deserve
an apology.
Citizens stated they were afraid that the next time the police were called, they would get a
ticket. They wanted to see the records that were filed against them. Dean suggested they
could ask, but most likely that information would be considered confidential.
Jay Peterson of 2667 Halsted Lane addressed the Council regarding the speed limits of the
streets in his area. They are posted 30, but he feels they should be 20 mph. He discussed
the conditions on these streets, in particular, Halsted Lane, that would lead him to that
decision. He asked if there were ordinances that would help on this issue.
Next he discussed the Auditor's Road improvements and a turn onto County Road 15. He
wanted to know if it was temporary or long term.
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Finally he offered comments on the school board and the actionS of the Council towards
obtaining the property. He felt the offer from the City was too low and wanted to know if
the Council had any intent of going back to the school board to try to renegotiate.
The Mayor answered that her impression was that the property was offered to someone else
and they were no longer in the discussion. She believes it is a binding offer.
Mr. Peterson went on to discuss how he felt about the two boards (Council, School Board)
and their interaction. He believes it resembles how children fight on a playground. He
further discussed the school board property and the need to maintain that as open space for
enjoyment of and recreation for the citizens. Discussion was held as to different visions held
by different people between Mr. Peterson and the Council Members.
Mr. Peterson wanted to know what the City's vision was for this property. The Mayor stated
that if it was up to current zoning, she would vote for development. However, until plans
are seen, she will follow the City ordinances. Brown agreed with the Mayor. He felt Mr.
Peterson is mistaken about the Council's offer to the school board. It was done in good
faith based on the knowledge they had.
Mr. Peterson continued to offer that most of the people wanted open space for this land.
The Mayor stated it was a mute point at this time since the offer made is binding. The
Council members agreed with her.
1.12 DISCUSSION: COUNTY ROAD 15 REALIGNME~.
Chamberlain presented information regarding the schedule for the County Road 15 realignment
schedule that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority had just approved earlier this evening.
The Council needs to approve two resolutions to make allow Chamberlain to move forward.
These are asking the County to pull the construction of this project forward one year to
accommodate Mound's redevelopment' schedule. This would require that Mound do some pre-
work on the project which is the purpose of the second resolution. Monies expended in the pre-
work that would have been covered by the County, will be reimbursed Should the project not
be pulled up on the County's schedule, the money has already been approved and will still be
there.
Discussion regarding the alignment of parking was held among the Council Members and
Chamberlain. Chamberlain explored three options for parking along County Road 110. In the
first two options, no land is taken from property owners to accomplish the desired plan. In the
third option, some land is acquired from the property owners. The owners are compensated for
the land acquired. If the City/County (appropriate authority) cannot purchase the land,
condemnation could be considered.
Ahrens asked since the costs would be shared if the City was prepared to move forward with
their portion of the costs. Chamberlain covered ways to accomplish this.
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Brown moved and Hanus seconded the following two resolutions listed below.
RESOLUTION ~)9-61
RESOLUTION .REQUESTING THAT HENNEPIN
COUNTY ADJUST THEIR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) TIMING FOR THE
REALIGNMENT OF COUNTY ROAD 15 FROM 2002
TO 2001.
RESOL~ON ~)90-62
RESOLUTION REQUES~G THAT HENNEPIN
COUNTY CONDUCT A PARKING STUDY FOR
COUNTY ROAD 110 BETWEEN AUDITOR'S ROAD
AND LYNWOOD BOULEVARD.
The voted was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.13 DISCUSSION: REVIEW OF CONTRACT FOR LOST LAKE GREENWAY PLAN
PREPARATION.
Cameron sent a letter to Clark regarding this project at the Metropolitan Council. This July
8, 1999 letter was in the packet and addresses the eligibility of this project for partial
funding if bid by December 31, 1999. Mound's canal project, that consists of a pier and a
boardwalk, is closely tied to this project.
Cameron is asking Council to authorize staff to prepare a draft agreement and contract
accepting Chamberlain as the Landscape Developer, Cameron as the Civil Engineer and the
use of other consultants: Haakanson/Anderson and Erickson/Ellison for this project.
Dean asked if competitive bidding was required. The answer w~s no for this portion of the
project.
Brown pointed out that the Robert Brown.referred to in the literature was not him and this
was not a conflict of interest.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Weycker to prepare appropriate service
contracts between the contractors/consultants listed above and the City for
this project. Motion carried 5-0.
1.14 DISCUSSION; MINNETRI~TA SEWER AND WATER AGREEMENT
Mayor M¢isel reported the discussion between Minnetrista and herself and Clark representing
Mound.
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They have accepted our costing, but only need water services from Mound. Additionally,
they want nothing in the contract regarding the compost site.
Clark stated she had talked today with them regarding the compost. The approvals from
both the Watershed District and MNDOT seem to be coming and operation is scheduled
to begin on August 1, 1999.
Mayor Meisel stated that, at this point, discussions ceased regarding providing water to
WARA per Council instructions to her as a representative for Mound.
Brown stated, "no compost agreement, no water."
Mayor Meisel indicated concern because one Council Member had spoken to the
Minnetrista council members prior to the meeting. The impression given was that the
Mayor could not represent the Council's views accurately. The Mayor took offense to this.
That Council Member explained the actions taken, apologized for the impression that was
left, and stated that was not the original intent. The Mayor accepted the apology, but
indicated she still felt offended that this member did not respect her ability to fairly
represent the Council's viewpoint.
At this point, any agreement for water between Minnetrista and Mound for the WARA
project is a dead issue.
Brown asked how this would impact the Remington project reviewed by the Planning
Commission the night before in their meeting.
Cameron explained that the issue was for serving these areas safety for fire. Domestic use
could be served with current infrastructure. For fire purposes, the pipe is too small to even
serve the residents on the end of the line today. Weycker asked what the solution was.
Cameron stated a bigger pipe is necessary. The size depends upon how many people would
be served off it.
Cameron discussed the third plat that he was aware of in that area which would call for 20
more units.
Clark expressed the opinion that it may be to Mound's benefit to approve WARA since this
larger pipe would then be put in at some cost to the developer.
Council Members continued to point out the issues with the compost site and the history
of what has happened regarding one. Council Members were unwilling to approve any
water agreement with Minnetrista without a compost contingency. Weycker pointed out that
unless Mound was at the table on these projects, they would lose all input opportunity.
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Mueller suggested that staff be directed to study in general, providing services to other
municipalities and the impacts of this on Mound as a whole. He is interested in a cost-
benefit analysis. Cameron was confused over what Mueller wanted since he already does
this when evaluating options such as this. Cameron was asked to attend the next Planning
Commission meeting.
Say Peterson addressed the Council regarding the roads along the border between the cities
and what could be done to prevent these from being "over used" due to new construction
in the area. He asked the City to look at the legal ramifications of shutting off access or
making the roads cul-de-sacs. Dean explained that t~ey could be done, except for the one
that is platted to go through beth cities now - Westedge.
Peterson cautioned about providing water since this was the City's last "trump card."
Weycker suggested the Council move on to other topics since action will not be done
tonight. The Mayor will contact the developer of the Remington project.
1.15 DISCUSSION: CONFIGURATION OF PEMBROKE MULTIPLE SLIP DOCK.
Todd Rask is the permit holder on this slip. Previously he has had an end slip when he was
asked to give up his private dock and move onto the multiple dock. He viewed the size as 28
feet although the City saw the slip as 24 feet. By moving to an interior slip, he is unable to
park his boat.
A discussion was held on the "official size" of his boat, the fact that he has a new boat, the
change in the way boats are measured now as opposed to earlier years and other issues.
When Mr. Rask bought his boat this year he discovered that he could not park in an inside
slip and have the space.he needed.
Discussion was held on how big slips could/should be on a public multiple dock
configuration. It was indicated that this needs to be looked at in the Use Plans and,
perhaps, 24 feet should be the maximum size.
After discussion on how to accommodate this boat this year and possibilities for the future,
a temporary solution was found. The Mayor suggested approving the redesign for this year
and addressing the ordinances for size prior to next year's assignments of slips.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Weycker to approve the current redesign
(page 2558) for this year to accommodate Mr. Rask and address boat size
ordinances as soon as possible.
Weycker's second included addressing Mr. Watson's interest first prior to redesign. Brown
accepted this amendment.
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Mr. Rask stated that he had discussed this with Plaza to see if the encroachment was a
problem. Mr. Plaza indicated that it was not a problem. Clark also has spoken with Mr.
Plaza and the currently used arrangement is fine with him for this year.
Since this would resolve the issue for this season, Brown withdrew his motion as did
Weycker.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Hanus to approve the 1999 configuration
and moving Mr. Rask to the end slip with the agreement of Mr. Pia,$ for the
encroachment and for review after this season. Also the ordinances
addressing the size of boats at common multiples to be addressed.
After discussion, an amendment was added to discuss this plan with Mr. Watson. Dean
recommended that if Mr. Watson has an issue with the arrangement, then the issue needs to
come back before the Council. This change was accepted by the motion makers.
Further discussion was held regarding whether or not Mr. Rask could put a boat of his size
on a multiple dock next year and the grandfathering of a dock space. It was felt by some
that boats cannot continue to grow and be accommodated, others felt that once a person
had a multiple slip, as long as they kept the same boat, it couldn't be taken away.
Motion carried 4-1. Weycker was opposed.
1.16 RESOLUTION OPPOSING TAXATION WITHOUT PUBLIC CONSENT FOR A
NEW BASEBALL STADIUM IN HENNEPIN COUNTY,
Brown moved and Hanus seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~9-63
The vote was unanimously in favor.
RESOLUTION OPPOSING TAXATION WITHOUT
PUBLIC CONSENT FOR A NEW BASEBALL
STADIUM IN HENNEPIN COUNTY.
Motion carried.
INFORMATION
Financial Report for June, as Pared by Gino Businaro, Finance Director.
Quarterly Report from Joel Krumm, Liquor Store Manager.
Latest Information from Hennepin County on Their Tobacco Ordinance.
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L.M.C.D. mailings.
Letter from Bruce Chamberlain regarding Dakota Rail.
DCAC Minutes - June 17, 1999.
Letter from NSP regarding Remote read electric and gas meters for residential and
commercial customers.
Suburban Rate Authority (SPA) mailing.
Planning Commission draft Minutes 6/28/99.
1. Coffee and Donuts with Businesses - Thursday, July 15, 1999, 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Mound City Hall.
2. City Regular Council Meeting - July 27, 1999 6 P.M. start time.
3. City Council Sponsored Employee Recognition Lunch - Friday July 31, 1999 11:00
A.M. - 1:00 P.M. City Hall.
4. Committee of the Whole Meeting - August 3, 1999, 7:30 P.M.
1.17 EXECUTIVE SESSION - WOODLAND POINT LmGATION
MOTION made by Meisel, seconded by Hanus to move into Executive Session at
12:55 A.M. regarding the Woodland Point Litigation. The vote was 4-0 in favor,
with Weycker abstaining and not participating. Motion carried.
The City Council returned from Executive Session at 1:50 A.M. The Mayor explained that the
City Attorney in the Woodland Point litigation was given direction during the Executive Session.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Brown to adjourn at 1:55 A.M. The
vote was 4 in favor, Weycker absent. Motion carried.
Francene C. Clark Acting City Manager
Attest: Council Secretary
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BILLS
JULY 13, 1999
Batch 9061
Batch 9062
118,246.20
188,589.34
Totals
$ 306,835.54