1994-07-12July 12, 1994
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JULY 12, 1994
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, July 12, 1994, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Ken Smith
and Phyllis Jessen. Councilmember Liz Jensen was absent and excused. Also present
were: Acting City Manager Fran Clark, Acting City Clerk Linda Strong, City Attorney Jim
Larson, City Planner Mark Koegler, Building Official Jon Sutherland, and the following
interested citizens: Ed Surko, Tracy Entzel, E. W. and Joan A. Surko.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.0 MINUTES
Councilmember Jessen stated that she would like to see the location of the NCA's listed
in the Minutes. Also, Roberta Cook had accepted the invitation to be on the Suburban
Alliance Board.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens, to approve the Minutes of the
June 28, 1994 Regular City Council meeting. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
1.1 PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER MODIFICATION OF SECTION 350:76 SUBD.
4 OF THE MOUND ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES TRUCK
PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
City Planner Mark Koegler updated Council on this item. He stated this would be a
change to the Mound Zoning Ordinance and a 4/5 vote by the Council was needed to
amend. He stated that the wording had been changed to include a weight, height and
length restriction. Council discussed. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked
if there was anyone present who wished to speak on this item. There was no one. The
Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Smith, seconded by Jessen to table this item and continue the
Public Hearing on August 23, 1994 when a full Council is anticipated. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.2 PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER THE MODIFICATION OF SECTION 300:10
OF THE MOUND CITY CODE TO ADD PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE
COMPLETION OF STRUCTURES WITHIN A ONE YEAR PERIOD OF TIME.
City Planner Mark Koegler reviewed the proposed modification to Section 300:10 of the
Mound City Code to add provisions requiring the completion of structures within a
specified period of one year from the date of building permit issuance. The person
obtaining the permit and the owner of the property shall be responsible for completion.
The Council could extend the time for completion by written request of the permittee.
This is not retroactive. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing asking if there was
anyone present who wished to speak on this item. There was no one. The Mayor closed
the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Johnson to direct staff to proceed with the
modification to Section 300:10 and return with the ordinance amendment in
final form at the next meeting. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
1.3 COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT ABOUT ANY ITEM
NOT ON THE AGENDA.
There were none.
1.4. REAPPOINTMENT OF LEONARD KOPP TO MOUND HRA FOR A FIVE YEAR
TERM BEGINNING 8/29/94- 8/29/99.
Councilmember Ahrens moved and Mayor Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #94-96 RESOLUTION APPOINTING LEONARD KOPP TO
THE MOUND HRA - TERM TO EXPIRE 8-29-99.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Councilmember Smith indicated that
he was a representative on the HRA Board and the his position would be vacant as of
December 31, 1994.
1.5 RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE: VACANCY.
Building Official Jon Sutherland stated there had been two applicants for this vacancy and
the Planning Commission recommended Ed Surko to fill the vacancy of Brian Johnson.
The term expires December 31, 1994. Councilmember Jessen moved and
Councilmember Smith seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #94-97
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ED SURKO TO FILL THE
VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH
TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1994.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTF
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR 1994 (YEAR XX)
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM (CDBG).
Acting City Manager Fran Clark indicated to Council this year's agreement looked
different and had been condensed to save paperwork, but the information was the same.
Councilmember Smith moved and Mayor Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #94-98
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT
AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR 1994
(YEAR XX) URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.7 PORTABLE SIGN PERMIT: OUR LADY OF THE LAKE INCREDIBLE FESTIVAl
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- 6 LOCATIONS FROM 7/13/94 TO 8/1/94.
MOTION by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Ahrens to approve the
portable sign permit for Our Lady of the Lake Incredible Festival, 6 locations
from 7-13-94 to 8-1-94. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
TREE REMOVAL LICENSE APPROVAL - WOODSMAN TREE SERVICE
Acting City Manager Fran Clark stated that this service had applied and qualified for
license in the City of Mound.
MOTION by Smith, seconded by Jessen to approve the Tree Removal and
Treatment License for Woodsmen Tree Service, PO Box 1540, Monticello, MN.,
Tim Gonyer, owner. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1.9 RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHWEST METRO DRUG TASK FORCE.
Acting City Manager Fran Clark reviewed with Council the agreement renewal of the
Southwest Metro Drug Task Force from January 1995 through December 1995.
Councilmember Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #94-99 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST METRO DRUG
TASK FORCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 PAYMENT OF BILLS.
MOTION by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilmember Jessen to authorize
the payment of bills in the amount of $218,571.17, when funds are available.
A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
ADD-ON
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE FOR A GARAGE ADDITION, 3110 ISLAND
VIEW DRIVE, 58, PHELPS ISLAND PARK 1ST DIVISION, PID #19-117-23 34 0081, P
& Z CASE #94-48
Building Official Jon Sutherland explained to Council that the Planning Commission
approved the resolution with two condtions: 1). The survey be updated to show the
sewer and water line locations; and 2). Drainage on the property be acceptable to staff.
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #94-100 RESOLTUION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE FOR A
GARAGE ADDITION, 3110 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE,
LOT 58, PHELPS ISLAND PARK 1ST DIVISION, PID
#19-117-23 34 0081, PZ CASE #94-48.
The vote was unanimously in favor, motion carried.
1.12 INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Monthly Reports for June 1994, as prepared by Department Heads.
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L.M.C.D. mailings.
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Letter from the City Attorney concerning opinion of the Court of Appeals in
a City of Orono case concerning zoning, variances and boat dockage.
Planning Commission Minutes of June 27, 1994.
Letter written to Secretary of State Joan Growe regarding Election Judge
Training Video.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Johnson stated he had attended a Water Structures Committee meeting by the
LMCD regarding the proposed dockage for the Pelican Point Development. He
commented on how disappointed he was with the LMCD's actions to this dockage
proposal. He wanted the LMCD to understand the Council approves the Boyer plan and
would like a letter sent to that affect to the LMCD. Also, staff was to invite Tom Reese
to the next Committee of the Whole meeting on July 19, 1994.
Mayor Johnson also commented that Joel Krumm had been the Liquor Store Manager
for 10 years and congratulated him on his ten years and a continuous profit at the store.
Comments were made regarding the City becoming more financially involved with the
Mound City Days fireworks and the planting of flowers around the city.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Attest: Acting City Clerk
Francene C. Clark, Acting City Manager
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BILLS
July 12, 1994
BATCH 4063 $154,832.64
BATCH 4064 63,738.53
TOTAL $218,571.17
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