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1968-04-23MI}~TES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING 0F APRIL 23, 1968 7:30 P.M. at the Island Park Hall Pre sent: Mayor Orval Fenstad, Councilmen John Andreasen, James Regan, Eldo Schmidt and Gordon Swenson, Attorney Pearson, Village Manager Kopp, and Clarence Leer of Schoell & Madson. MINUTES Swenson moved that variances granted should be spelled out in the titles of the resolution. The motion died for lack of support. Schmidt moved and Regan seconded that the minutes be accepted as set out. All in favor except Swenson who voted nay. So carried. BR00KTON PARK ASSESSMENT HEARING Mr. Leer of Schoell and Madson presented the assessment roll. The attorney declared the mailing and publication to be legally sufficient. The followi~ property owners spoke: Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Borg Mr. Eugene Hodge Mr. Emil Abraham Mr. Victor Pederson Mr. John Soule Lots 2,3,4,5, Block 12, Mound Terrace Prt Lot 14, Koehler's 2nd Addition Prt Lot l, Block 12, Mound Terrace Lot 21, Brookton Lot ll, Brookton Question was raised on how property south of Lynwood Boulevard would b~ included in this drainage. The natural drainage, they claimed, is south into Lake Langdon. Mr. Leer agreed the natural drainage is to the south, but if land were developed the flow would be toward the north. Regan moved, Andreasen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to continue the hearing to May 14. In the meantime, Saturday morning, May 4, at lO:O0 A.M. the Council and interested property owners would meet on Lynwood and view the area. LICENSES Andreasen moved, Regan seconded and it was unanimously carried to grant renewal of the following licenses: Del-Mar Surfside: One game of skill, one juke box, one restaurant, one off sale and one on sale beer Regan moved, Andreasen seconded, and it was unanimously carried that Mound Lanes be issued a license for eight bowling lanes at the same rate as in past years. LIQUOR PROFITS Regan moved and Schmidt seconded the motion RESOLUTION 68-86 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS Roll Call Vote Andreasen Aye Regan Aye Schmidt Aye Swenson Nay Fenstad Aye So resolved. Inasmuch as this money is to be spent on land that we do not have a clear title to, Swenson was opposed. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Regan moved and Andreasen seconded the motion RESOLUTION 68-87 Roll Call Vote Andrea sen Aye Regan Aye Schmidt Aye Swenson Aye Fenstad Aye So resolved. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH A JOINT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE BOLICE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT Regan moved, Swenson seconded, and it was unanimously carried to enter into a mutual aid agreement with Hennepin County and communities within Hennepin County pending a final draft by our legal advisor. GRADING PARK AREA Andreasen moved, Regan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to accept the lower bid of $700.00 made by VerLyn, Inc. to level off park area adjacent to the new elevated tank in Langdon Heights upon receipt of written confirmation of School District #277 to permit grading from the school property into the park area. MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT Mr. George Stannard, Mound representative on the Minnetonka Conservation Dis- trict, presented a report and asked for financial support to carry them until they receive their tax allotment. The Council agreed to consider this. TRANSFER OF FUNDS Regan moved and Schmidt seconded the motion RESOLUTION 68-88 Roll Call Vote Andreasen Aye Regan Aye Schmidt Aye Swenson Aye Fenstad Aye So resolved. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS This transfer was necessary because an entire check of partial tax settlement was deposited in the 64-65 Sewer & Water Sinking Fund prior to the receipt of the official breakdown of the tax settlement. (The check was received in the first part of November; the official breakdown was received the latter part of December.) BOARD OF REVIEW Regan moved, Andreasen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to set the Board of Review Meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 19, 1968 at the Village Hall in Island Park. TUXEDO EASEMENT Andreasen moved, Regan seconded, and it was unanimously carried to authorize payment of $925.00 to Robert M. and Lillian L. Lyckholm, husband and Wife, for an easement over their property for Tuxedo Road. Regan moved, Andreasen seconded, and it was unanimously carried to adjourn. FenS{ad, Mayor