1977-06-14105
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL r1EETZ~.G OF JUNE 14, 1977 lT 7:00 P.~1. AT THE
MOUND COUNCIL CHArIBERS
Present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Gordon Swenson, Orval
renstad, Robert Polston and men tdithhart, City Engineer r3illiarn McCombs
and City Manager Leonard L. Y.opp.
INFORrfAL HEARING - BLUEBIRD, DOVE iiiv'D WOODLAND ST.P.EET IMPROVE~NTS
City Engineer William McCombs presented a slide presentation of proposed
street improvements in the area of Bluebird Lare, Dove Lane .and Woodland
F.oad.
Persons present offering com*nent or question included:
Leonard Frahm, 1555 Dove Lane
Willard Hillier, 1551 Canary Lane
Alan Hofstadter, 5139 Woodland Road
Robert Anderson, 1601 Bluebird Lane
Jim Heitz 1713 Bluebird Lane
Ellsworth Anderson, 1749 Bluebird Lane
Dave Klein, 1653 Eagle Lane
Mike Blood, 1675 Dove Lane
Barbara Stuth, 1543 Bluebird Lane
Gordon Swensen~ 1605 Bluebird Lane
Wm. Kurtzig, 1637 Eagle Lane
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-251 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE A
PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON
BLUEBIRD LANE, CANARY LANE, DOVE LANE, EAGLE
LANE, FINCH LANES GULL LANE, A,'4D WOODLAND ROAD
TO BE PRESENTED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY
12, 1977 AND TO INCLUDE STORM DRAIN PLANS FOR
THOSE AREAS PROPOSED FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
The Council determined to hold an informal hearing on July ~, 1977 at 7:00
p.m. with the residents on Avocet through Gull to allow them to became aware
of the proposed improvements and raise any questions or comments.
COUNCIL i4EETING
rSI NUTS: S
The minutes of the Informal Hearing of June 7, 1977 were presented for
consideration. Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion to accept
the minutes of the meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in
favor, so carried.
The minutes of the Board of Review of June 7, 1977 as continued from Nlay
31, 197? were presented for consideration. Swenson moved and Polston
secor.~~d a motion to accept the minutes as presented. The vote was
unanimously in favor, so carried.
The rninutes of the regular council meeting of J~:ne 7, 1977 were presented
for consi3e~ation. Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion to accept
the minutes as presented. The vote was unanimously in favors so carried.
VACATIG:I OF EASEMENT - LOT 15, BLOCK 2, PEMBROKE
The t4ayor opened the public hearing for any comments from those present.
No persons were present to register objection.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-252 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE VACATION OF EASEMENT
OPd LOT 15, BLOCK 2, PEMBROKE ANll DIRECTING
OWNERSHIP TO REVERT TO THE ABUTTING PF,OPERTY
OTdNEP..
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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PUBLIC IIEARING - ON St1LE Gv'INE LICENSE - AL AND ALIlE~~ S
The i~iayor opened the public hearing for any comments from those. present.
No persons were present to.register objection.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-253 RESOLUTION GRANTING AIV ON SALE FFINE LICENSE
TO AL AND ALMA' S - J~'1MES NOLAN, 06•FNER
The vote was unanimously in favor.
PLANNING COMi4ISSI0N MINUTES
Item #~1 - Subdivision of Land - Lots 4-8~ I3locic 18~ Avalon
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-254 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING CO2IM-
ISSION RECOMy1Eh*DATION TO. APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION
OF LOTS 4-8~ BLOCK 18~ AVALON WITH THE PROVISION
THAT ALL BUILDINGS MEET THE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Itemrr2 - Lake Front and Side Yard Variance - Lot 8~ Skarp & Lindquist~s
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESCLUTION 77-255 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITIi THE PLANNING COI`41-
ISSION RECOrL*1ENDATION TO APPROVE WITH THE
VARIAICE OF A SIX INCIi SIDE YARD VARIANCE AND
A FIVE FOOT LAKE FRONT VARIANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Item ~3 - Lake Front Variance - Lot 28, Auditors Subdivision 170
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
P.ESOLUTICN 77-256 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMM-
ISSION REC0~1iiENDATION TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE
WITH THE PROVISION THAT NO OTHER VARIANCES
AP.E P.EQUIRED AND THAT THE DECK SECTION SHALL
P.Ei~P.IN OPEN EXCEPT FOR THE RAILING.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Item ~5 - Sign Variance - Woodcrest Subdivision
F7ithhart moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to table this item until
such a time that more information is available to the Council. The vote
was unanimously in favor.
Item -,,'~-6 - Special Use Permit - Lots 6-11 and Part of Lots 6, 14-iis, Block
1~ Shirley Hills Unit A
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion
PESOLUTION 77-257 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COIvL'~1- I
ISSION RECOi~1.iENDATION TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL
USE PERMIT ALLOWING A CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP
TO OPERATE BUSINESS AT THE ABOVE Nr1P1ED LOCATION.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Item ~7 - Street Front Variance - Lots 16, 17 and 18, Block 15, Seton
Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
PESOLUTION 77-258 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COigi-
ISSION RECOrItfENDATION TO APPROVE TIIE STREET
FP,ONT VARIANCE WITH THE PROVISION THAT GALWAY
ROAD NOT BE BLOCKED.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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Council P4emorandurn 77-173 - Burkhalters - Lot 16, I31ocl: 6, The ~Iighlands
The Council reviewed the Planning Corrrni.ssion zziinutes of May 12, 1977 as
they regard the street front variance of Lot. 16, Block 6, The Highlands.
Folston moved and Swenson seconded a motion to table this item until
such a time that more information is available to the Council. The vote
was unanimously in favor.
F.EQUEST TO REC0:ISIDEF. RESULUTION 77-206
rir. Terry OfSullivan~ owner of Lots 3, 4 and 5~ Block 14, Shadywood Point
was present to request the Council to reconsider the resolution passed
(77-206} requiring the removal of a garage on the above property as a
stipulation of the division of the property.
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion to table this item until
such a time that more information is available to the Council. The vote
was unanimously in favor.
CCP•~IENTS AND SUGGESTIONS OF CITIZENS PRESENT
Oswin Pflug 4440 Denbigh P.oad asked when the revision of the Zoning
Code would be completed and if it was possible to publish the agenda
prior to council meetings.
REQUEST FOR STREET I2IPROVEMENT - ESSEX LANE AND BEDFORD ROAD
The Council reviewed Council Memorandum 77-164 regarding the request for
street improvements in the area of Essex Lane and Bedford .Road.
jdithhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
PESOLUTION 77-259 FESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PREPARE A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE PROPOSED
STREET IPIPROVEr1ENTS FOR ESSEX LANE AND BEDFORD
ROAD AND INCLUDE DENBIGH F.OAD AND ALL RESIDENT-
IAL STREETS NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD ,x`125 ON ISLAND
PARK.
The vote was four in favor with Councilmember Polston temporarily absent from
the table.
TREES PJEAR COldSTRUCTION
The City Engineer displayed slides showing several maple trees on Three
Points Boulevard between Eagle Lane and Finch Lane that appear to be
dying. The question of the possible liability of the city was discussed
since street construction was performed in this area in 1975 and completed
in 1976. The Council determined to take no action at this time.
FINAL PAYMENT AND CHtu'VGE ORDER - DEVON SEDIriGtdT BASINS
The Council reviewed Council rlemorandurn 77-167 regarding a change order
on the construction of the Devon Sediment Basins by Metro Engineering.
Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-260 RESOLUTION AUTHOP.IZING PAYMENT OF CHANGE ORDER
#~2 TO Z4ETR0 ENGINEERING IN REGARD TO THE CON-
STRUCTION OF DEVON SEDI2SENT BASINS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $775.00.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COl1NTY ROAD;~15 REROUTE
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-261 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY TO REINSTATE
PROJECT P10. 6913 TIIE P.EF.OUTING OF COUNTY ROAD
X15 FP.O*4 CYPF.ESS LANE TO COt•Ti`1ERCE BOULEVARD
AND SCHEDULE THE PROJECT IN THE COUNTY CON-
CO`d5TF.UCTION PROGRAM.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COUNTY P,OAD-110
Fenstad moved and ~~ithhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTICN 77-262 P,ESOLUTION t:PPROVING PRELIMIt3ARY PL~1N5 FOR
TIIE If-SPP.OVEf~P1T OF COUNTY RO.nD 7110 FF.OI.1
LYN4700D BOULEVAID TO THE NOP.TI-I CITY LI2~IITS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
SUPEP~-c~P1EP.ICA FIi:E - TEf~iPORAP.Y STORAGE PERf4IT
2-Ir. Henry Truelson, BuildinU Inspector advised the Council of the recent
fire at the Super America Station.
Lovaasen moved and.Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-263 RESOLUTION ALLO[rTING TEMPORARY STORAGE OF
OFFICE EQUIPr~NT AND OTHER SUCH ITEMS AS
NECESSARY IN A SEI•II TRAILEP. ON THE SITE CF
THE RECENTLY BURNED SUPER-AFRICA STATION
NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE DAYS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TAX FORFEIT LAND - LOT 2, BLOCK 5, SIiADYt300D POINT
tdithhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
PESOLUTION 77-264 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TIIE RELEASE OF LOT 2,
BLOCK 5~ SIIADYWOOD POINT FOR TAX FORFEIT SALE
AT THE NEXT PUBLIC AUCTION ADVISING HENNEPIN
COUNTY THAT THE LOT IS UNDERSIZED AND UiQBUILD-
1~BLE.
The vote was unanimously i:Z favor.
P.EQUEST FOR 3.2 BEER LICENSE - I.10UNll FIRE DEPARTMENT
Polston moved and t•~ithhart seconded a motion
P.ESOLUTION 77-265 RESOLUTTON GRANTING A THREE-DAY TEMPORARY
3.2 BEER LICENSE TO THE riOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT
FOR THEIR ANNUAL FISI-I FRY TO BE HELD JUNE 25.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TUXEDO BOULEVARD EASEMENTS
t•Iithhart moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
PESOLUTION 77-266 RESOLUTIONd AUTHORIZING OBTAINING OF RIGHT OF
WAY EASEMENT OF LOTS 6 and 7~ BLOCK 2, DEVON
IN TIIE all~10UNT OF $700.00 FOP. TUXEDO BOULEVARD
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-267 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OBTAINING OF RIGHT OF
WAY EASEMENT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7 ~ PEAiBROKE IN
THE AriOUNT OF $1360.00 FOR TUXEDO BOULEVARD
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-268 PESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OBTAINING OF RIGHT OF
WAY EASEriENT OF LQT 13, BLOCK 8~ PEf~fBP.OKE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $50.00 FOR TUXEDO BOULEVARD
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-269 RESOLUTIO'~ EIUTHOI2IZING Oi3TAINING OF P.IGHT OF
j7AY EASE~NT CF LOTS 3, ~ and S, FLOCK 10, DEVON
IN THE Ar:QUNT OF $810.00 F L'R TUXEDO BOULEVA.T'.D
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COiL`.tERCIAL DOCEC PEF.i•1ITS FCR 1977
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-270 i ESOLUTIOPd APPROVING TILE ISSUANCE OF THE COiTriER-
CIAL DCCK LICENSES FOR CEP.TAIP3 COMI~4EP.CI~1L ESTAB-
LISHI.SENTS IN THE CITY CF A10U2JD FOP. 1977.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TPANSFER OF FUNDS
Fenstad moved and ~dithhart seconded a motion
PESOLUTION 77-271 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN
CITY FUNDS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
BILLS
A list of bills totaling $ 127,110.55 was presented for consideration.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to pay these bills where funds are
available. The vote was unanimously in favor.
INFORMATION PIEMOR~IVDUP4 - SUESIDIZED HOUSING
The Council reviewed the informational memo from the City Aianager regarding
subsidized housing as relates to H.U.D. grants.
The Council determined to request the Manager contact the local H.U.D.
representative to attend a meeting of the Council and Planning Commission
on June 27, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. and postpone the Street meeting until
8:00 p.m. on that same evening.
Fenstad moved and ~lithhart seconded a motion to adjourn to the next meeting
on June 21s 1977. The vote was unanimously in favors so carried. and ad-
journed.
.Mary Marske, Acting City Clerlc
Attested
Leo and L. Kopp, City Pa r
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