1994-02-08February 8, 1994
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 8, 1994
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday,
February 8, 1994, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Liz Jensen, Phyllis
Jessen, and Ken Smith. Also present were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk
Fran Clark, City Attorney Curt Pearson, Building Official Jon Sutherland, Utility Superintendent
Greg Skinner, Park Director Jim Fackler, Fire Chief Don Bryce and the following interested
citizens: Roger Dolliff and Judy Bryce.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 MINUTES
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Smith to approve the Minutes of the
January 25, 1994, Regular Meeting, as submitted. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING: CASE//94-04: ROGER DOLLIFF, 5533 SHORELINE DR.
(COSSETTE PROPERTY), LOTS 5 & 6, AUDITOR'S SUBD.//170, PID//13-117-24
33 0076. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT IN THE B-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning Commission recommended approval
with conditions. The Council discussed the current Conditional Use Permit as it relates to
approval of this one. The Attorney advised that if the Council approves this tonight, the current
Conditional Use Permit would no longer be in effect and the current use would no longer be
legal. He suggested that the Council could hold the public heating and table action on this item
until Mr. Dolliff has completed the purchase of the building. The Council agreed and the
consensus of the Council was to approve the CUP at that time.
The Mayor opened the public heating. There were no comments. The Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to table action on this item until Mr.
Dolliff is ready to proceed. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.2 PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT
The Building Official explained that these next two items are being brought back to the Council
from the last meeting with the appropriate resolutions as directed by the Council.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION//94-22
RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO REMOVE
PRIVATE STRUCTURES FROM PUBLIC LANDS,
DENYING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN EXISTING
LIGHT AND APPROVING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR
BIRD FEEDER ON WAURIKA COMMONS
ABUTTING 1550 CANARY LANE, LOTS 3, 4, AND
PART OF 2, BLOCK 4, WOODLAND POINT, DOCK
SITE//01900
The vote was 4 in favor with Ahrens voting nay. Motion carded.
1.3 PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT
Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION//94-23
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR PRIVATE STRUCTURES ON PUBLIC LANDS
FOR A STAIRWAY AND SHED AND DENYING A
SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A LIGHT ON WAURIKA
COMMONS ABUTTING 1558 DOVE LANE, LOT 4,
BLOCK 3, WOODLAND POINT, DOCK SITE
//01980
The vote was 4 in favor with Ahrens voting nay. Motion carded.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
1.4 1993 DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS
The following Department Heads presented their 1993 Annual Reports to the Council:
Park Director Jim Fackler, Water, Sewer & Street Supt. Greg Skinner, Fire Chief Don Bryce,
and City Clerk Fran Clark.
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1.5 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 6-13,
AMERICA WEEK IN THE CITY OF MOUND
Jessen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION//94-24
The vote was unanimously in favor.
February g, 1994
1994, VOLUNTEERS OF
PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 6-13, 1994,
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK IN THE CITY
OF MOUND
Motion carded.
1.6 PREMISE PERMIT - LAWFUL GAMBLING
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION//94-25
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PREMISE PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST
//398 - 2333 WILSHIRE BLVD.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.7 LICENSE RENEWALS: GARBAGE & REFUSE HAULER AND CIGARETTE
The City Clerk reported that the following are up for renewal:
Garbage & Refuse Hauler:
Blackowiak & Son
Randy's Sanitation
Westonka Sanitation
Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc.
Cigarette:
American Legion Post//398
Brickley's Market
Headliners Bar & Grill
Jubilee Foods
John's Variety & Pets
Meyer's Service
Mound Municipal Liquor
PDQ Food Store g0292
R & R Bait Shop
SuperAmerica//4194
Thrifty White Drug//704
VFW Post//5113
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MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to authorize the issuance of the
above licenses contingent upon all required forms, insurance, etc. being submitted.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.8 SET BID OPENING DATE FOR 1994 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to set March 10, 1994, at 11:00 A.M.
for opening of bids for the 1994 Lift Station Improvement Project. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.9 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to authorize the payment of bills as
presented on the pre-list in the amount of $208,019.17, when funds are available.
A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 SET PUBLIC HEARING - CDBG FUNDS
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to set March 22, 1994, for a Public
Hearing on CDBG Funds. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for January 1994.
B. LMCD Representative's Monthly Report for January 1994.
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Notice from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) RE: Final Draft
Report of the Centralization/Decentralization Study. MWCC will be holding public
information meetings on this subject with the nearest location being Minnetonka City
Hall, Wednesday, February 23, 7-9 P.M.
Material from Councilmember Liz Jensen on economic development seminar that she
attended in Orlando at the National League of Cities Conference, December 1993.
E. Economic Development Commission Minutes of January 20, 1994.
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The Park & Open Space Commission held a special workshop on Saturday, January 29,
1994. Here is a summary of what was discussed.
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Update from Minnegasco on its pending rate case before the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission (MPUC).
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Letter from the Board of Government Innovation & Cooperation RE: City of Minnetrista
and City of Mound application for funds to cover costs associated with the development
of the Minnetrista Public Works storage site to be used jointly by Minnetrista and
Mound. We were not funded.
Letter from Senator Paul Wellstone RE: our letter on unfunded mandates.
REMINDER: "Save the Lake" Recognition Banquet is scheduled for February 17,
1994, at Lord Fletcher's. Please let Fran know by February 14, if you wish to
attend.
REMINDER: Committee of the Whole Meeting, Tuesday, February 15, 1994, 7:30
P.M.
REMINDER: City Offices closed Monday, February 21, 1994, in observance of
President's Day.
LMCD Mailings.
The Council discussed lakeshore light fixture regulations and the public heating that the
LMCD on February 23rd. They discussed the light that is currently at Highland Park
on the end of Highland Blvd. The City Manager suggested removal of the light, stating
that NSP has been out and done what they could and it appears it is still offensive. The
Council then discussed asking the Park Commission to review this light from the
recreational point of view. They also discussed the Park Commission having an
informational meeting with the residents of the area and explaining that the light is
offensive to people using the lake and the Council would like to see the light changed and
a different type of light installed. The suggestion was made that the light shine up the
hill away from the lake.
There was discussion about lighting regulations being long range planning, because if
everyone on the lake had a light it would be difficult to navigate on the lake at night.
Councilmember Ahrens stated that the Park Commission has looked at this before and
she sees the problem as being that the post that the light is on is too far way from where
the docks are.
The Council decided that they cannot accomplish what they want with the light where it
is and there is a need to look at other alternatives, i.e. move the light and have it shine
up the hill, remove the light or turn the light off all together.
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The Council asked that Staff find out how much it would cost to move the light closer
to the lake and have it face up the hill rather then shine out onto the lake. This
information will be discussed at a Committee of the Whole Meeting.
N. February calendar.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to adjourn at 8:55 P.M. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Edward J.XS~u~le, Jr, City'Manager
Attest: City Clerk
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BILLS
February 08, 1994
BATCH 3126
BATCH 4012
BATCH 4014
Total bills
$ 5,706.43
142,224.93
60,087.81
$208,019.17