1997-07-08Mound City Council Mimttes - July 8, 1997
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JULY 8, 1997
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session
on Tuesday, July 8, 1997, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in
said City.
Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston, Councihnembers Andrea Ahrens, Mark Hanus, and
Leah Weycker. Councilmember Liz Jensen was absent and excused. Also in attendance were:
City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Attorney John Dean, City Engineer John Cameron,
Building Official Jon Sutherland City Clerk Fran Clark and the following interested citizens:
John Royer, Bill & Dorothy Netka, Mike Mueller, Steve & Debbie Grand, Mark Jorland, Tom
Elliott, and Jeanette Ford.
The Mayor opened the lneeting 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 sr~arate discussion of these
items unless a Councihnember or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
OPEN MEETING - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
APPROVE AGENDA. At this time items can be added to the Agenda that are
not listed and/or items can be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted upon
after the Consent Agenda has been approved.
* CONSENT AGENDA:
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MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Hanus to approve the Consent Agenda, -'.as presented.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 24, 1997 REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION
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Ahrens, Hanus, unanimonsly.
PERMISSION TO USE MOUND BAY PARK FOR A BASS TOURNAMENT WEIGH-IN,
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1997, OPERATION BASS RED MAN EVENT.
MOTION
Ahrens, Hanus, unanimously.
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'1.2 PUBLIC LANDS PERMITS - BATCH 10.
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Public Land Permits
Dock & Commons Commission 6/19/97
City Council 7/8/97
DOCK I ABUTTING ADDRESS ENCROACHMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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SITE
DEVON COMMON, CLASS C
43647 4873 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY MINOR REPAIRS - STAIRWAY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
Susan Manchester BUILDING OFFICIAL
- SHED NO ACTION AT THIS TIME
CONTACTED - YES - ELECTRIC (LT. APPROVAL PENDING ST. ELEC. INSPECTION*
OL) - RETAINING ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
WALL APPROVE
- LAWN SPRINKLER
PIPE
43727 4877 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY WITH STAIRWAY ACCEPTABLE
Collins Gertstner 6 X 14' DECK NO ACTION AT THIS TIME
- SHED NO ACTION AT THIS TIME
CONTACTED YES
43770 4909 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY MINOR REPAIRS - STAIRWAY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
Mike & Martha Mason BUILDING OFFICIAL
CONTACTED - YES - RETAINING WALL ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
- ELECTRIC ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
43800 4913 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
Kevin Hetchler - RETAINING WALL ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
CONTACTED - YES - ELECTRIC LIGHT, OUTLET APPROVAL PENDING STATE ELE.
(LT.OT.) INSPECTOR*
43840 4917 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
Lewis Caster - RETAINING ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
WALLS ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
CONTACTED - YES - VEGETATION COULD NOT FIND - APPLICANT TO VERIFY LOCATION &
- ELECTRIC VERIFY STATE ELE. INSPECTION IS COMPLETE*
43882 4921 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
Edward Mader - RETAINING ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
Jennifer Baulder WALL
CONTACTED - YES
43942 4925 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY APPROVE PERMIT TO REPLACE DILAPIDATED STAIRWAY,
A. H. Empson HOLD DOCK PERMIT UNTIL NEW STAIRS APPROVED BY
CONTACTED - YES BUILDING OFFICIAL
- RETAINING NEEDS MINOR REPAIRS - SUBJECT TO BUILDING OFFICIAL
WALLS APPROVAL
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44002 4931 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY POOR TRANSITION FROM WOOD TO METAL THAT GOES
Niel Sprague OVER RIP RAP TO DOCK, MODIFY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
CONTACTED - YES BY BUILDING OFFICIAL
44097 4937 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY REPAIR STAIR LANDING & GUARDRAIL SUBJECT TO
Charles Capron APPROVAL OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
CONTACTED - YES - ELECTRIC LT, ELECTRICAL APPROVAL PENDING STATE ELE.
& PUMP INSPECTION*
44160 JANE MCLANE - STAIRWAY MINOR REPAIRS TO STAIRWAY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
4941 ISLAND VIEW OF BLDG. OFF.
DRIVE - FLAT PAVERS ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
CONTACTED - YES ON INCLINE
44193 4945 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
Jim Jaquin - BOATHOUSE NO ACTION AT THIS TIME
CONTACTED - YES - DECK NO ACTION AT THIS TIME
- ELE. LIGHTS APPROVE PENDING STATE ELE. INSPECTOR*
OUTLET
44243 4949 ISLAND VIEW DR - STAIRWAY ACCEPTABLE CONDITION
John Tucker
CONTACTED - YES
44408 4957 ISLAND VIEW DR - LOW VOLT LTG. APPROVAL PENDING STATE ELE. INSPECTOR*
Ronald Norstrem
CONTACTED - YES
All electrical work on public property is required by State law to be installed by a qualified licensed electrical
contractor and inspected and approved by the State Electrical Inspector. The City Council must first approve
of the proposed installation. A scaled site plan must be submitted showing in detail the location of all electrical
services on the public land. All power supply to the abutting property must be properly disconnected until
such work is approved by the City Council. The applicant must verify disconnection with staff.
The Building Official submitted a memo and reported that Mr. Empson, Dock Site #43942 has agreed
to the Staff recommendation. He added that on Dock #4937, Mr. Capron has agreed to removing the
pump. The Building Official reported that Mr. Capron has asked that the City help him remove the
pump because he has a back injury.
MOTION
Ahrens, Hanus, unanimously.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION
Ahrens, Hanus, unanimously.
DISCUSSION/BID AWARD: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO SHERWOOD DRIVE.
The City Manager reported that the residents of Sherwood Drive have been notified of the revised
increase in the proposed assessment. The Iow bid of Buffalo Bituminous is 11% over the estimated
construction cost which has increased the proposed assessment. The City Engineer does not believe
that rebidding the project at this time of year would reduce the cost enough to off-set the additional
expense.
Mark Jorland, 5549 Sherwood Drive, asked if there were any options other than paying the extra
amount. The City Engineer stated there are no options at this time. Mr. Jorland was still in
favor of having the street reconstructed.
Tom Elliott, 5574 Sherwood Drive, stated that he just purchased this property a few weeks ago.
He did not feel the reconstruction is necessary, because he has no water problem.
Jeanette Ford, 5598 Sherwood Drive, was concerned about disturbing her yard and flowers if
this project is approved.
The Council discussed the pros and cons of rebidding this project.
Hanus moved and Weycker seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #97-64
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF BUFFALO BITUMINOUS
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF SHERWOOD DRIVE, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $32,777.50 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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REQUEST FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) PARKING PARTICIPANTS
REGARDING PROPOSED DIRECTION ON FUTURE CBD PARKING PROGRAM.
The City Manager explained that at the last Committee of the Whole Meeting, there was discussion
regarding the future of the CBD Parking Maintenance Program. At that time, Bruce Chamberlain,
Economic Development Coordinator put together a memo summarizing his analysis of the CBD
Program and what he saw as future needs for parking in the downtown area. As a result of that
discussion, the Council direction was to meet with the CBD Parking participants and talk about the
City's desire to discontinue the CBD Parking Program, as we know it today, effective June 30, 1998.
Then it would be up to the CBD property owners who provide parking and those who do not have
parking to figure out how they will accommodate the public parking needs in the downtown area.
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i Sometime in the future, the City could pick-up some property to add to its existing municipal lots.
The City Manager reported that a meeting was held with CBD parking participants and as a result of
that meeting, they have requested that the parking program be extended until County Road 15 is
realigned. The realignment is expected, at the earliest, in the year 2000. Their concerns relate to
properties that are currently providing the parking and how they are going to divvy up what's going
to be used as parking space and how you would get access to and from the parking lots. They felt
it would be easier to make the split once the road is realigned. The CBD participants were unanimous
about the lease credits or payments being picked up by the City of Mound general fund and the only
costs that the participants would have would be the 1/4 snowplowing.
The City Manager stated that Councilmember Jensen asked that this item be held over until she could
be in attendance. She is not in favor of continuing the CBD Parking Program and felt it should be
discontinued next June.
Mike Mueller, owner of Tonka West Shopping Center, stated that he and Mr. Lansing, co-owner
of the property, feel that the CBD Parking Program works very well. They have adequate parking.
Some of the participants are opposed to paying for the leases. He stated it is his understanding that
the City will be paying the leases for the next year, but he would still like to see the program continue.
He stated that if they get no money for the leases and use of the lots, they would have to privatize it
for use by their tenants only.
Bill Netka, owner of 2313 Commerce Blvd., stated that he feels the CBD has runs its term and
something new should be done now. He stated he is in favor of discontinuing the Program in June
of 1998.
The Council discussed waiting until the realignment of County Road 15. The City Manager reported
that Hennepin County has now put the realignment of County Road 15 on a more permanent capital
improvement program list where before it was on a provisional list. This permanent list still indicates
that the improvement is scheduled for the year 2000 at the earliest. By extending the program until
County Road 15 is realigned may mean only another 2 years of the program.
MOTION made by Polston, seconded by Ahrens that the City of Mound general fund pay
the lease credits for parking to the providers of parking in the CBD District for the years
1998 and 1999. The only costs assessed to the participants of the CBD District will be 1/4
of the snowplowing. The CBD Parking Program is to end June 30, 2000. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.6 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
Steve Grand, 2620 Kerry Lane complained about a builder, Mr. Tom Stokes, Fineline Design/Brenshell
Homes, who is building a home next to his. They pumped 3 feet of mud out of the basement onto
the street in front of his home. The Council asked that Staff handle the problem and make sure it does
not happen again.
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DISCUSSION: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 235:27, SUBD. I OF THE
CITY CODE RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FIRES
The Council reviewed the amendment that was prepared by the City Attorney.
suggestions were made to the proposed amendment:
The following
Subd. 1 r-,,-,.,,. I~ .... ln,,-~ Dr,.'~k~kH'~H Permit Required Except for supervised recreational fires
as defined in Subdivision 2, or gas or charcoal cooking grills ......
Subd. 2,. .......... subsection 3. which fuel is contained entirely within either a fire ring comprised
of non-combustible material, incinerator, fixed or portable outdoor fireplace or barbecue pit e¢
3. Subd. 2, subsection 4. which container has a total horizontal surface
Subs,- '~ subsection,~ ~
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The Council also discussed Section 920 of the City Code and asked that this be clarified and
incorporated into this amendment as a repealer or otherwise.
The Council referred this item back to the City Attorney for the above corrections. No action taken.
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APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH WESTONKA HELPING YOUTH (WHY) AND/OR FAMILY
SERVICES COLLABORATIVE RE: REQUEST TO SELL CONCESSIONS AT MOUND BAY
PARK DEPOT
MOTION made by Polston, seconded by Hanus to approve the request by Westonka
Helping Youth (WHY)/Family Services Collaborative to sell concessions at the Mound Bay
Park Depot on Wednesdays starting July 23, 1997 through August 20, 1997, from noon to
8:00 P.M. A damage deposit of $200.00 will be required.
favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
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The vote was unanimously in
Department Head Monthly Reports for June, 1997.
L.M.C.D. Representative's Monthly Report for June, 1997.
L.M.C.D. Adopted Budget for 1998
Letter from Douglas Dion, 4937 Bartlett Blvd. Re: unkempt property.
Joint Committee Studying the Renovation of the Westonka Community Center will be meeting
Wednesday, July 9, 1997, 7:00 A.M., Mound City Hall.
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REMINDER: No Committee of the Whole on July 15, 1997.
REMINDER: HRA Meeting, Tuesday, JULY 8, 1997, 7:00 P.M.
JOINT MEETING OF MINNETRISTA CITY COUNCIL AND MOUND CITY COUNCIL.
City of Minnetrista has requested a Joint Meeting of their City Council and the City Council of Mound.
Proposed date is Thursday, July 24, 1997, 7:30 P.M., Mound City Hall. The Council agreed.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Weycker to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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BILLS
........... July 08, 1997
Batch 7063
$82,266.06
Total Bills
$82,266.06
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