1977-04-2679
MINiITES OF THE COUATCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1977 AT 7:30 P. M. AT THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmen Gordon Swenson, Orval Fenstad, Ben
Withhart and Robert Polston; Attorney Curtis Pearson; William McCombs, Engineer;
and City Manager Leonard L. Kopp.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of April 19, 1977 were presented for consideration.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting
of April 19, 1977 as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried
and accepted.
PUBLIC HEARING - LYNWOOD & GRANDVIEW BOULEVARD STORM DRAINAGE
Engineer William McCombs went over the plans for the Lynwood-Grandview Storm
Sewer Project. The estimated cost of Alternate 1 would be $15,560. McCombs
figured that this would break down to approximately 1.6¢ per square foot.
Councilman Polston asked if a better price could be obtained if this project
could be combined with several other projects. Discussed.
Asking questions or having comments were:
Elizabeth Bonham
Judy Adams
Bob Wiese
David Peterson
Bill Renner
Gary Bigalke
James Vogt
Nile McAdams
Mrs. Jacobson
Doris Marcias
Vern Sehwalbe
Bernie Millimaki
Jean Olson
Chuck Christenson
Steve Wagner
Gene Berent
Ron Adams
George Mi l l f ord
Engineer answered the questions and Public Works Director noted this same
problem has been with us for over 15 years.
Withhart moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-173 / RESOLUTION ORDERING IlKPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION
OF PLANS FOR LYNWOOD & GRANDVIEW 5TORM DRAINAGE
USING ALTERNATE 1 AND ASKING ENGINEER TO LOOK
INTO FEASIBILITY OF TIEING THIS PROJECT WITH ONE
OR MORE OTHERS FOR MORE FAVORABLE BIDS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Discussed need for a total Public Works plan.
C.M. 77-94 Delinquent Water Bills
No one was present regarding their delinquent water bill. City Manager had
received several letters regarding the bills. City Manager presented a letter
received from Acct. 283-5917 asking for portion of bill to be forgiven because
there had been a sizeable leak for sometime and the meter had not been read for
2 years. Discussed.
Council did not think bill should be reduced as water went through meter; but
willing to work out payment plan.
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Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-174 RESOLUTION TO DIRECT CITY MANAGER TO HAVE WATER
TURNED OFF ON THE UNPAID AND DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
LISTED ON THE ATTACHED LIST.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-175 RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A POLICY "IF 3 DAYS
AFTER WATER IS TURNED OFF, THOSE ACCOUNTS NOT
BEING PAID OR HEARD FROM, WOULD HAVE THEIR
NAMES REFERRED TO HENNEPIN COUNTY ADULT SERVICES"
to ascertain if assistance is needed.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
John Erickson of the Mound-Westonka Arena Commission made a presentation on the
proposed Arena for ice skating and tennis.
C.M. 77-111 Planning Commission Recommendation - Briarwood Restaurant
Briarwood Restaurant has requested a variance for temporary use of a trailer for
storage and the Planning Commission has recommended granting for not more than
9 months subject to Fire Marshall's approval.
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 7?-176 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FIRE CHIEF'S RECOMMENDA-
TION, ALLOW A VARIANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF A
TRAILER FOR STORAGE FACILITY TO BRIARWOOD RESTAURANT,
INC. UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1977 - LOCATION OF TRAILER
TO BE WORKED OUT WITH FIRE CHIEF - Part of Lots
3-18, Incl., Block 8, Avalon
Roll call vote: Fenstad, Polston, Swenson and Lovsasen - Aye; Withhart - Nay; so
carried.
CM 77-122 - Tuxedo Boulevard Plans
Engineer William McCombs answered questdons on the revised right-of-way plan
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-177 RESOLUTION APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY PLAN FOR TUXEDO
BOULEVARD PROJECT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO STATE
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR REAPPROVAL
The vote was: Swenson and Lovaasen, against; Withhart, Fenstad and Polston-Aye;
so carried.
C.M. 77-120 Tuxedo Easement - Lot 1, Block 7, Pembroke
Owner has requested retaining wall rather than slope the land. Discussed this
and also use of wall on Lots 16 through 19 adjoining this lot.
Fenstad moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-178 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUILDING RETAINING WALL
ON LOT 1, BLOCK 7, PEMBROKE AND ALSO GOING AHEAD
WITH WALL ON LOTS 16 THROUGH 19, BLOCK 7, PEMBROKE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
C.M. 77-107 - Tuxedo Easement
The City requires a permanent easement of 1,050 square feet from Lot 10, Block 5,
Pembroke and owner is agreeable to selling it if concrete portion of driveway is
replaced with concrete.
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-179
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASING PERMANENT AND
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SLOPE EASEMENTS FOR x525.00 - Lot 10, Block 5,
Pembroke
The vote was unanimously in favor.
C.M. 77-108 Tuxedo Easement
Owners of Lots 14 and 15, Block 7, Pembroke will sign easement (permanent and
a slope easement) for X150.00; their lending company requires X75. for recording
fee.
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-180 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PERMANENT
AND SLOPE EASEMENT FOR X150.00 TO OWNER AND X75.00
TO THEIR LENDING COMPANY, TOTAL $225.00 - Lots 14
and 15, Block 7, Pembroke
The vote was unanimously in favor.
C.M. 77-109 Tuxedo Easement
City requires 1,900 square feet for permanent easement on Lots 22 and 23, Block
6, Pembroke; owners will sell for $1,300.00. In addition, they are asking City
to relocate Spirea plants and give them a lot size variance of approximately
475 square feet necessitated by the taking of this easement.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-181 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PERMANENT
EASEMENT FOR $1,300.00 AND ALLOWING ANY AND ALL
VARIANCES TO THE CITY'S ZONING CODE REQUIRED OR
RESULTING FROM THESE EASEMENTS BEING CONVEYED
TO THE CITY AND ALSO TO MOVE SPIREA PLANTS TO A
PLACE DESIGNATED BY OWNERS - LOTS 22 AND 23,
BLOCK 6, PEMBROKE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
CM 77-123 Tuxedo Boulevard Easements
Lots 18 and 19, Block 7, Pembroke are tax forfeit; the City needs a 10 foot
permanent easement and a 15 foot slope easement along Tuxedo Bouleward over
these lots.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-182 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIldG MAYOR AND MANAGER TO
MAKE APPLICATION FOR A 10 FOOT PERMANENT EASE-
MENT AND A 15 FOOT SLOPE EASEMENT ALONG TUXEDO
BOULEVARD OVER LOTS 18 AND 19, BLOCK 7, Pembroke
FROM THE STATE FOR STREET PiTRPOSES
The vote was unanimously in favor.
CM 77-113 Water on County Road 44
Engineer William McCombs spoke on the Water on County Road 44 Project, requesting
approval of the plans and suggested completion date be changed to July 15th be-
cause of the time allowed for receiving bids. Mr. and Mrs. William Lovkvist and
Mrs. June McCarthy were present.
Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-183 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - PROJECT
WATERMAIN EXTENSION ON COUNTY ROAD 44 - Bid
Opening May 23, 1977 at 10 A.M.; Council Action
May 24 at 8:00 P.M.
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The vote was unanimously in favor.
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C.M. 77-121 Island Park Storm Sewer
Engineer William McCombs answered questions on the Island Park Storm Sewer.
Funding for this will come from Block Grant Fund - thinks tieing this project
in with another project for bidding would be difficult as must comply with Federal
provisions. Discussed project--will be reversing the flow of drainage. Council-
man Polston 'like to see sewer put in to serve whole area; against this funding.
Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to table Island Park Storm Sewer
Project until the Staff can send the Council information on the total plan for
this area. The vote was unanimous except for iJithhart who voted against, tabling.
C.M. 77-110 Street Improvement
Petition from residents of Langdon Lane has been received asking for a preliminary
report on street improvement.
\ Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
~1 RESOLUTION 77-184 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TAE
ADEQIIACY OF TAE PETITION RECETVED FOR STREET Il~ROVE-
MENT OF LANGDON LANE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-185 RESOLUTION DIRECTING ENGIlJEER TO PREPARE A REPORT
ON WHETHER PROPOSED INIl'ROVEI~NT IS FEASIBLE AND
THE ESTIMATED COST - LANGDON LANE STREET Il~'ROVE-
MENT
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRESENT
Owen Good asked if anything can be done about Tyrone Lane - wants something to
settle dust.
Note: Put on next Agenda - the discussion and action on formation of a Public
Works Commission
Steve Erickson asked about docks on Roanoke Access
COVER THE CLOCK
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to waive requirements of Resolution
77-16 and ignore the time. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Swenson moved and Fenstad second a motion
RESOLUTION 77-186 RESOLUTION APPROVING FERMITTING DOCKS TO BE PUT
IN ON ROANOKE ACCESS AND ORDERING STAIRWAY TO BE
REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSLBLE AND THE MARKERS PUT
IN - APPROVE 14 DOCK PERMITS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Mr. Anderson suggested not requiring bids or quotations for any. amount under $150.
Mayor requested City Manager make a recommendation on bidding procedures.
C.M. 77-112 Application - Off Sale Beer License
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-187 RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR
OFF SALE BEER LICENSE - BOB'S BAIT SHOP - MAY 24,
1977 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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C.M. 77-116 Cigarette and Restaurant Licenses - Bobs Bait Shop
Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-188 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CIGARETTE LICENSE AND
A RESTAURANT LICENSE FOR ROBERT CONKEY DOING
BfTSINESS AS BOBS BAIT SHOP, 2630 Commerce
Boulevard for 1977
The vote was unanimously in favor.
C.M. 77-117 Restaurant License Renewals
Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-189 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE FOLLOWING
RESTAURANT LICENSES FOR 19?7:
How-Dees
Al and Alma's
Koffee Kup
Mound Lanes, Inc.
R. J. Martin and Son
Briarwood, Inc.
Surfside, Inc.
American Legion Post 398
v.F.w. Post 5113
House of Moy
Stage I
The vote was unanimously 3.n favor.
C.M. 77-118 On ~ Off Sale Beer License Renewals;
Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-190 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEfnTAL OF THE FOLLOWING
ON AND OFF SALE BEER LICENSES FOR 1977:
ON Off Sale
Al and Alma's Al and Alma's
How Dees How Dees
Mound Lanes, Inc . Mound Lanes, Inc .
House of Moy Mound Super Valu
Stage I National Super Market
Grimm's Store
Prize Pantry Superette
Super America Store
Surfside, Inc.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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C.M.~77-119 License Renewals - Games of Skill, Pool, Bowling and Juke Boxes
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-191 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE FOLLOWING
LICENSES FOR 1977:
American Legion Post 398
V.F.W. Post 5113
How Dees
Mound Lanes, Inc.
Juke Box
Pool Table and Juke Box
2 Pool Tables and a Juke Box
8 Bowling Lanes and
2 Games of Skill
Game of Skill
Game of Skill, 2 Pool Tables
and a Juke Box
Juke Box and 2 Games of Skill
Al and Alma's
Briarwood, Inc.
Surf side, Inc.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
BILLS
A list of bills totaling 1~ 076.92 was presented for consideration. Fenstad moved
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and Swenson seconded a motion to pay bills where funds are available. Roll
call vote was unanimously in favor, so carried.
YOUTH COMMISSION NOMINATIONS
Withhart moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-192 RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE REQU2R,EMENTS OF RESOLUTION
77-58 IF NOMINATIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED FROM THE
STUDENT COUNCIL IN ONE WEEK AND APPOINT SCHOOL
AGE MEMBERS (4) FOR THE TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 31,
1977,. FROM THE LIST OF NOMINEES.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion to adjourn until the meeting of
May 3, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers. (Discussion meeting to start
at 7:00 P.M.) The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried and adjourned.
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rjo a Stutsman, Deputy Clerk
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Le Hard L. Kopp, Ci y g+er
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