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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. 80 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 ._..~.~,.. i i ~ I ..1._. 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. 81 The vote was unanimously in favor. 82 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. 83 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. 1 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 84 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. J~'L.~.-sn-u~ ~ rjo a Stutsman, Deputy Clerk ~~ Attest .rat d Le Hard L. Kopp, Ci y g+er i