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1973-04-10MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 10, 1973 at the SHIRLEY HILLS SCHOOL MOUND, FLINNESOTA Present were: Mayor John D. Kotula, Councilmen Gordon Swenson, Orval Fenstad, John Andreasen and Donald Ulrick; Attorney Curtis Pearson, Inspector Henry Truelsen, Engineer Keith Englesby and Village Manager Leonard Kopp. MINUTES The Minutes of the March 27, 1973 meeting were presented for consideration. Andreasen moved and Fenstad seconded a .motion to accept the minutes of the March 27, 1973 meeting--- as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 3, 1973 were presented for consideration. Swenson moved and Andreasen seconded a .motion to accept the .minutes of the April 3, 1973 Special Meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. HEARING ON OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE (first in a series of three)(Real Estate Representatives) The attorney, Curtis Pearson outlined the conditions of the proposed ordinance. Comments by Realtors~and Answers: Jim Bedell - After having paid for an inspection if anything is found to be in violation of the ordinance he feels that he would be off the hook and the Village would be liable. (Assuming the house passed the initial inspection.) Dale Pixler - Only houses sold on Contract for Deed are not inspected by the finance officers; he feels the economic climate rules out many sales under the Contract for Deed arrangements. Norm Meyer - How is the insulation checked without removing wall covering? Inspector - Removing electric switch plates, heat register covers and in~ctin§ the Stt~.c rafters. Jim Bedell - Believes in laws protecting health and safety but the system has always been ~et the Buyer Beware". The fee of ten dollars is too small for the job needed, even new houses blow up. Dale Pixler - The ordinance does not cover all houses in the village, to be fair is should cover all. Don Ulrick - In 23~ housing the owner has only a small investment and if things do not go well - the house is often abandoned with no maintenance it tends to idcteriorate mSpi~y. The financing agency wants new owners and not to put more .money into a already losing project, so it is sold as quickly ss possible and cycle is again in .motion. Bud Slade - This ordinance is only for the protection of health and safety and has nothing to do with the appearance of the property. Cosmetic treatment (.minor repair and paint)is often applied for sale purposes and may cover s major defect that would effect the health and safety of an occupant. Inspector - Remodeling often b~ings on an over-load on orginal electric services. Ted Oare - Need the Housing Code Requ[Taments to fully understand the proposed ordinance Fred Merrill - We fear this ordinance because we were not informed of the ulterior motives behind this ordinance. Mrs John Hurley - The ordinance will penalize all for a minority situation. Jim Bedell - If the house inspected did not pass inspection then what? Inspector - No occupancy permit would be issued and no one could live in the structure if it did not meet the health and safety regulations. Dave Mossier - The house could be condemned and torn down, all condemned houses should be torn down. Tom Buchanan - Would like the reason for this ordinance, the'under the bush Mayor Kotula - Called for a show of hands of the realtors present - counted ten Dan Estes - In the lower priced home does the seller have to do the updatin§~ Inspector - Who does the updating is immaterial, but no occupancy permit would ~e issued until the structure is in compliance with the ordinance. Dale Pixler -Why have we bad houses standing in Mound when the village has the power to get rid of them. Mayor Kotula - Takes time for condemnations, certain steps that .must be taken. Inspector - Have 102 structures removed so far and have from 2~ to 30 to go at this time. Roy ODonnell - We do not need this ordinance, take the time to develop some of our undeveloped park lands instead. John Hurley - Seems that strangers are getting .more consideration than the long time resident. Fred Kellogg - Think the concept of the ordinance is good but how long Will we have to wait for an inspection; twenty four hours? Inspector - 22 hours Realtor - If a house is listed for x number of dollars and the inspection reveals a number of expensive repairs have to be .made how can the price be raised after the listing is made? Ordinance will slow building, and once the door is open with this ordinance more could follow. We object to the ordinance as we feel this is taking our freedom away from us. Checking the contract for deed exchanges will be difficult and the buyer will be stuck with the needed repairs. If all hames in the village were covered we feel this ordinance would be .more fair. The Mayor declared this he~rin§ closed at 9:h5 P.M. PU[LICIZE RE~U~NTS AND DEFINITIONS OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANGE Fenstad moved and Ulrick seconded a .motion RESOLUTION 73-92 RESOLUTION DIRECTING ADMINISTRATION TO SEND NEWSLETTER TO EIfERY HOUSEHOLDER RELATIVE TO PROPOSED OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE Roll Call Vote Andr~as~n, Aye. Fenstad Aye Ulrick Aye Swenson Aye Kotula Nay So resolved HEARING DATE FOR SECOND HEARING OF OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE Fenstad moved and Andreasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 73-93 RffSOLUTION SETTING A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPC~ED OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE FOR MAY 8, 1973 The vote was unanimously in favor PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Arthur Ahlm - Lot 16, Block 7 Devon Front Yard Variance of 12 feet Mr and Mrs Ahlm were present~ Mr Kurt Carlson was not present~. Fenstad moved and Andreasen seconded'a:motion RESOLUTION 73-9h RESOLUTION GRANTING FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE (Lot 16, Block 7, Devon) The vote was unanimously in favor I T Maus Lots 2h and 25, Block 10, ~ychwood Front Yard Variance Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 73-95 RESOLUTION GRANTING FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE (Lots 2h and 25, Block 10, Wychwood) The vote was unanimously in favor Willard Hillier Part of Lot 52, Lynwold Park Vacation of Alley Willard Hillier was present Andreasenmoved and Swenson seconded a .motion RESOLUTION 73-96 RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING FOR VACATION OF ALLEY WEST OF BEN FRANKLIN STORE SITE The vote was unanimously in favor Gene G. LaMarre Lot 9, Block 1 Halstead Acres 2nd Addition Side Yard variance Andreasen moved and Swenson seconded a .motion BE IT MOVED, by the Village Council of the Village of Mound that the matter of a Side Yard Variance on Lot 9, Block 1Hslstead Acres 2nd Addition be tabled. The vote was unanimously in favor Fred Kropp Lots 15 and 16, Block 15, ~ychwood Side Yard Variance Andreasen .moved and Fenstad seconded the motion RESOLUTION 73-97 RESOLUTION GRANTING REAR YARD VARIANCE (Lots 15 and 16, Block 15, I~ychwood) The vote was unanimously in favor Zubert Construction Lots 15 and 16 Block 2~, Whipple Front Yard Set back Andreasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion (Brian Zubert was present) BE IT MOVED, by the Village Council of the Village of Mound that the matter be tabled until Zubert Construction returns to the Planning Commission with the new plans. The vote was unanimously in favor Alan Greene Lots 3 and h, Block 3, Shirley Hills Unit B Front and Side Yard Variance Alan Greene was present Andreasen moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 73-98 RESOLUTION GRANTING FRONT AND SIDE YARD VARIANCES (Lots 3 and 2, Block 3, Shirley Hills Unit B) The vote was unanimously in favor LAGOON PARK Leo Clifford was present. The engineer explained the background of the present problam and stated the Park Commission had asked Mr. Clifford to r~move, his fence and utility building from park property. Mr. Clifford ask if he could buy some park property. Swenson moved and Andreasen seconded a motion BE IT MOVED, by the Village Council of the Village of Mound that the .matter be tabled until the meetin9 of May 8, 1973 to allow time .%C negotiate a settlement of the problem, such negotiations to be presented to the council for consideration. The vote was unanimously in favor COMMENTS AND SUG(~ESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRESENT Phil Weiland Lots 30 and 31, Block 2 A L. Crockers Lakeside Park Mr Weiland asked that Balsam and Spruce Roads be resurfaced and upgraded and restored to its for~mer state before the Housing for the Elderly was built. Councilmen Ulrick and Fenstad agreed that the village bore some of the responsibility for the present condition of the roads in question. Mr Weiland said he had already paid for oiling of that stretch twice out of his own pocket. Fenstad ,moved and Andreasen seconded the motion RESOLUTION 73-99 RESOLUTION DIRECTING ADMINISTRATION TO FIGURE CCST OF SEAL COATING SPRUCE ROAD AND BALSAM ROAD AND INV~TIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF ASSESSING THE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY The vote was unanimously in favor ~JRDER SHOPPE SPECIAL HEARING Andreasen moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 73-100 RESOLUTION SETTING INFORMAL HE2R]~G AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST FOR A ~/BURGBR SHOPPE (April 17, 1973 at 8 P.M. at the Village Office) The vote was unanimously in favor WEST HENNEPIN CENTRAL HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD Chuck Peterson spoke joining the West Hennepin County Human Services as one of the orginals and requested a letter of intent to the City of St Louis Park. The Village Manager recommends the action. Andreasen .moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 73-101 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE VIIf3~GE MANAGER TO SEND A LETTER OF INTENT TO JOIN THE WEST CENTRAL HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD The vote was unanimously in favor. 46 METRO RATE AUTHORITY Swenson moved and Fenstsd seconded a motion RESOLUTION 73-102 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO SEND A LETTER OF INTENT OF PARTICIPATING IN THE METRO RATE AUTHORITY TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF NSP ~LECTRIC RATE STUDY The vote was unanimously in favor. STREET LIGHT Rt~T Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 73-103 RESOLUTION ORDERING INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF CAMBRIDGE AND BRUNSWICK ROAD The vote unanimously in favor Street light on Strafford and Manchester discussed, no action until staff checks out. TAX FORFEIT LAND The Engineer recommends the return of this land Fenstad moved and Ulrick seconded the motion RESOLUTION 73-104 RESOLUTION RELEASING FOR SALE PART OF THAT PART OF LOTS 3 & 4, BLOCK 4, THE HIGHLANDS, WHICH WAS ACQUIRED FOR THE WIDENING OF RIDJEWOOB ROAD The vote was unanimously in favor TRANSFER OF FUNDS Fenstsd moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 73-105 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS The vote was unanimously in favor. BILLS The following bills were presented for consideration. Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded s motion to pay the bills where funds are available. The roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Village of Mound March Bills Payables- Aprit IO, T973 LIQUOR FUND PURCHASING Coca Col~ Day Distributing Co. DistilDers Distributing Co. O.M.. Droney~everage Gold Medal Beverage Hamms Twin City S~]es Co. Home Juice Co. Lake Region Beverage Co. Leding Distribut~.ng Co. Mckesson Liq~or Co. Mid-~est Wiue Co. Notermann - Weber St., ~ont Beverage Co.- 7- Up BOttTing Co. Thorpe Distrfb~ting Co. 67.70 948.38 1,523.42 117.68 1~o.45 238.15 30,75 2,588.84 1,495.83 ~,~17.68 382.98 569.1o lZS.S5 1,3~5.60 LIQUOR FUND O~ERATING Frank Blackowiak Culligan Display Fixtures Green T. Acctg Minnegasco Mound Hardware Mound 5hoppin~ Oenter National Cash Register Northwest Linen N~Iso~-~chernsu TOm Sterner PLANNING COMMISSION FUND Mound Postmaster North Hennepin State College CIVIL DEFENSE FUND Continental Telephone INSPECTOR FUND Ben Franklin Impression (Rubber Stamp) Continental Telephone Miller Davis Mound Building Center Henry Truelsen PARK FUND Claude Black Jr Continental Telephone Northern States Power Rogers POOR & WELFARE FUND Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board SEWER ASSESSMENT FUND Hennepin County Finance BOND & INTEREST C.B.D. PARKING Burlington Northern WATER FUND Mound Postmaster Earl F. Andersen & Assoc Bertelson Bros Badger Meter Continental Telephone Holden Business Forms Hawkins Chemical Mpls ~as Co Mound Hardware Northern States Power SEWER FUND Metro Sewer Board (SAC) Earl F. Andreasen & Assoc Continental Telephone Holden Business Forms Mpls ~as Mound Hardware Metro Sewer Board Marina Auto Supply Northern States Power ~h.oo 6.10 4,596.00 130.00 30,45 18.76 3L O0 34.60 8.,3o I03.oo 30.00 30.00 40. O0 .99 ~.~o 24.02 1.8~ 8.~ 122.49 2.00 8.8o 874.28 348.30 27~,00 30.00 9.~o 971.52 23.80 142.48 18].~6 66.68 933.79 816,7~ 34.7~ 3.oo 142.48 49.'03 ~6.42 1,490.93 22.00 1~490.93 5,450.13 60.00 40.00 163.20 57.17 874.28 348.30 27~.00' 2,398.7', 47 FIRE FUND Frank Blackowiak American LaFrsnce (Howard Backus) (Encumbered 1972 Budget - Dec.) Continental Telephone Duanes 66 L. P. Maintensce Markson Co Mpls Gas Co Marina Auto Supply Mound Fire Dept Northern States Power Charles Orn Reynolds Welding POLICE FUND Mound Postmaster Ben Franklin Continental Telephone J. T. Enterprises Barbara Heyman Mound Hardware Mobil Oil Corp Marina Auto Supply Muellers Clinic Pharmacy Mound Medical Clinic Mpls., City of (John Alberti) Brad Roy Shepherds Laundry Sharon Stark Sargent Sowell 18.00 276.00 26.28 51.77 37.69 138.96 3,260.50 133.76 125.oo 2.00 30.00 1.27 17.20 8.CO 3.oo 2.31 1.78 87.5o 18o.oo 6.oo 12.90 7.50 1,222.63 STREET FUND Earl F. Andersen & Assoc Continental Telephone C.S. McCrossan Mpls Gas Co Mound Hardware Wm Muellcr & Son Mobil Oil Corp Marina Auto Supply Norhtern States Power Reynold Welding ADMINISTRATION FUND (Additional) Regent Standard Forms Sun Oil Co Thrifty Drug David Agency FIRE FUND (Additional) Regent S~and~rd Forms General Communications Transport Cle.arings Watertown Community Hospital David Agency POLICE FUND (Additional) H. C. Strom Spring Park Car Wash Thrifty Drug Standard Oil Uniforms Unlimited U. S. Warehouse Inc Westonka Auto Center Zebs Standard David Agency STREET FUND (Additional) General Communications Sun Newspapers St. Boni Farm Store Western Auto Assoc Store David Agency 136.12 25.5o 550.00 lh2.o? 765.00 12.58 7.60 1,355.82 7.80 38.00 3.06 21.o3 69.03 5.00 7.96 3,050.26 23.86 31.~o 1,920.66 3h.75 29.80 252.60 29.03 8.53 392.~2 273.77 15.8o 3,o93.86 855.69 2,285.o7 3~252.11 2,039.37 LIQUOR FUND (Additional) Sterne Electric Shepherds Laundry Northern States Power 136.82 6.60 311.51 7 ADMINISTRATION FUND City of Alexandria American Linen Supply Bertelson Bras Continental Telephone Dependable Services Delano Eagle Donald Fahrman I1 Leonard Kopp Lake Mtka Conservation District Mound Hardware Mobil Oil Carp Minnesota City Mgrs Assn Shcpher~.;LamndrY Northern States Power Pitney Bowes CEMETERY FUND David Agency INSPECTOR FUND (Additional) David Agency 60.00 6.00 9.50 18.00 ~o.oo ~.oo 1,138.50 ~.25 15.oo 6.6o lO1.19 90.00 1,861.6 35~.51 PARK FUND (Additional) David Agency 358.52 WATER FUNO (Additonal) Ray Jordan & Sons Inc Barbara Heyman University of Ninnesota Water Products David Agency SEWER FUND (Additional) David Agency Barbara Heyman 90.00 6.~9 30.00 30.6o 790.86 600.00 6.h9 9&7.95 606. h9 LIQUOR FUND (Additional) David Agency 3,869.66 3,869.~ Total to here ~9,599. DISCUSSED: Selling present Village Office Bus Stop land REVKNUE SHARING FUND REQUEST Fenstad .moved and Andreasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 73-106 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT CHILD CARE CENTER IS NOT TO INCLUDED IN REVUE SHARING The vote was unanimously in favor Fenstad .moved and Andreasen seconded a motion to adjourn until the Special Heal of April 17, 1973 at 8 P.M. at the Mound Village Office. The vote was unanimc in favor, so carried. Attes~..~. '~~~Barba:ra HeydaY, Clerk // Leonard Kopp, Village ~t~r. [/ ;6 E ing usly