1977-06-2111.
MINUTES OF THE INFORMAL HEARP.itG (TONKAWOOD RCLAD AREA} AND OF THE COUPdCIL
MEETING OF JiTivrE 21, 1977 AT 7:00 P. M. AT THE MOUND COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmen Gordon Swenson, Orval Fenstad,
Robert Polston and Ben Withhart, City Engineer William McCombs and City T~lanager
Leonard L. Kopp.
INFORMAL BEARING - TONKAWOOD ROAD AREA
City Engineer William rlcCombs presented a slide presentation of proposed
improvement program for Tonkawood Road area consisting of two parts: 1}
Storm sewer and 2} Curb and gutter and blacktopped street to carry water.
Extensive drainage system needed in this area. Also presented alternative
method of handling water by using ponding area between Spruce and Tonkawood
Roads.
Persons present asking questions or having comments:
Dick Meinhardt, 2186 Cedar Lane - wants Cedar done all the way to I4ynwood
Vernon Crane, Jr., 2168 Cedar Lane - concerned about Tonka Toys traffic
Phil Arones, 5409 Church Road
Bud Schlee, Owner of Lots 6,7 & 8 Block 7 - wants Basswood extended South
Bob McClelland, 2117 Fern Road
A1, Mason, 5501 Tonkawood Road
Bob Johnson, 5488 Tonkawood Road
Bob Burlet, 2072 Commerce
Bill Nelson, 2058 Commerce - asked about drainage from other side of Comp-
coerce Boulevard into this area
Ed Behmler, 2130 Noble - wanted to know Easterly line of project
Bill Eisler, 2122 Noble
Wayne Grimes, 5524 Spruce Road
Mel Boehner, 2050 Waterside Road
Pat Meiseheimer, 2175 Cedar Lane -asked how existing driveways handled
Rosemary Luedke, 5421 Tonkawood
Ellen Scholer, 2100 Fern Lane
Gail Rhodes, 5504 Spruce Road
Melvin Gimmestad, 5514 Spruce Road
Marilyn Carl, 5517 Spruce
Gloria Fechter, 2138 Noble Lane
And several unidentified persons.
Residents present were against the ponding area of handling water. Expand-
ing area Easterly to Morton Channel was discussed; this being a more natural
dividing line. Big concern was traffic through area--it was recommended to
have radar put in area to check speeders.
Council advised citizens that they are having a special street improvement
meeting to work on a 5 year total street improvement plan and would be dis-
cussing this project. Also discussed working out plan for deferred assess-
ments for the elderly.
Fenstad moved and Sorenson seconded a motion to adjourn the informal hearing
at 9:15 P. M., all in favor, so adjourned.
After a short break, Mayor Lovaasen called the Council Meeting to order.
MIl~1U'1'ES
The minutes of the Informal Hearing of June 14: 1977 were presented for
consideration. Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to accept the
minutes as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried.
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The minutes of the Council meeting of June 14, 1977 were presented for
consideration. On page 106, Resolution 77-256 should read deck rather
than dock. Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to accept the
minutes as corrected. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried.
DISEASED TREE PROGRAM
The City Manager reported on the diseased tree program and the State re-
imbursing up to 45~ of costs. It was recommended that the citizen pay
for tree cutting portion and the City pay for hauling and disposing of
diseased trees. Discussed contracting and taking bids for work with
property owners signing waivers for work on private property. Homeowner
would be special assessed with credit for reimbursement from State...
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-272 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CRITERIA. FOR DIS-
EASED TREE PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY
MANAGER
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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Tree Inspector reported State funds being retroactive to January 1, 1977.
Discussed trying to get ftiinds for trees taken down already.
Lovaasen moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-273 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPART-
MENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FUNDS FOR SHADE TREE
SANITATION PROGRAM
The vote was unanimously in favor.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-274 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GUIDELINES AS SET
FOR1^H IN THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
POLICY STATEMENT
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-275 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN
CLIl`iIC
The vote was unanimously in favor.
REQUEST FOR WATER
Mrs. Kehoe, 3210 County Road 44, was present. This is the property owner
for whom riinnetrista is requesting sewer and water service hookups. Kehoes
want to run lines on easement they would get thru Lovkvist~s property next
to City line. Discussed. Was suggested Kehoes bring in plans. No action
taken.
C02~'IEIy'TS AND SUGGESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRESENT - No one answered the call..
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1976 C IT'I AUDIT
Merrill F.ansen, Auditor, and i~ar'~c Babcock, his assistant, were present
to answer questions on the 1976 City Audit.
Discussed depreciated surplus fund for replacing utility equipment, etc.
out of operating funds. Auditor was asked for his recommendations or sug-
gestions on cutting costs, improving procedures, etc.
41AR2•IING HOUSE - MOVING BIDS
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-276 RESOLUTION RECEIVING TF~ BIDS AND ACGEPTIlVG
THE LOW BID FOR 2•fOVL"iG THE WARMLtG HOUSE
FROM SPRING PARK TO TYRONE PARK IN MOUND -
Morrison Truck Service - X1,800. ..
The vote was unanimously in favor.
ACCOUNTIl`iG CLERK
Swenson moved and Withbart seconded a motion..
RESOLUTION 7?-277 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POSITION OF ACCOUNT-
ING CLEBS AT A SALARY OF $800.00 PER MONTH
EFFECTIV''E JULY 1, 1977 AND BE IT FURTHF~t
RESOLYID THAT A LETTER OF COMi'~tDATION BE
DRAWN FOR HARRIET MOIId.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Information Memorandum 3~-119 - School Property for Sale
Discussed property and subdividing. There is drainage problem. Ask City
Engineer to look at.
Information Memorandum 7?-120 Public 4lorks Equipment Needs
Discussed need. of equipment and Public Safety & Administration Building or
Street Garage. Refer this to Planner for study.
Information Memorandum 7Z-122 Deferred Assessments - Hold for June 27 meeting
Information P~iemorandum 7'123 Cook's Bad at Commerce Blvd.
Discussed launching area.
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion that this be referred to the
Park Commission. All in favor.
Fire Department
Polston roved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 77-278 RESOLUTION COrI1~IENDING THE MOUND VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTME~iT FOR A JOB WELL DONE AND THE
590o xo~RS PUT IN IN 1876
The vote was unanimously in favor,
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discuss°d
Op~•ning on 4Test Hennepin FTu:~a.n Rights Commission
~iuman Rights Commission Recommendations:
A. Handicap Par'~ci.ng
B. Child Care Availability
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St,~enson moved and Folston seconded a motion to adjourn to the next
meeting, June 27, 1977• The vote wa.s unanimously in favor, so carried
and adjourned.