1976-05-2570
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 25, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. at the
MOUND COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Present were: Mayor Donald Ulrick; Councilmen Orval Fenstad, Gordon Swenson, Tim
Lovaasen and Frank Philbrook who arrived late for cause; City Manager Leonard. L.
Kopp and Attorney Curtis Pearson.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of May 11, 1976 were presented for consideration,
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting
of May 11, 1976 as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried and
accepted.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Item I
Ernest Johnson
Lots 15 and. 16, Block 12, Pembroke
Request lot size variance and a front yard variance from the street
Mr Ward represented. Mr Johnson who could not be present.
Swenson moved and. Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION
76 -204
RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND GRANT A 1¢ foot STREET FRONT VARIANCE AND A LOT
SIZE VARIANCE - Lots 15 and 16, Block 12. Pembrpke
The vote was unanimously in favor
Item 7
Robert A. Penny
Lots 1-4 Block 3, Shirley Hills Unit
Special Use Permit
Mr Penny was not present
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-205 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND DENY THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT EXPANDED USE
Lots 1-4, Block 3, Shirley Hills Unit F
The vote was Lovaasen ~lay and all others aye, so denied.
Item 13
Wm Buckland
Tract F RLS 813
Requested Front Yard Variance
MFBuckland was present.
Lovaasen moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-206 RESOLUTION TO
AND GRANT A
R.L.S. #813
The vote was unanimously in favor
CONCUR WITH THE
FIVE FOOT
FRONT
PLANNING COMMISSION
YARD VARIANCE Tract F
Note:
Mr Buckland stated, that he did not understand that he was to come to the council
meeting after his session with the Planning Commission. He recommended.
that we amend the Variance Form and include this information on it.
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WELL NO. SIX
Eugene A Hickok outlined the plans for an emergency hook-up of the new well with the
pump out of Well No. 3 to be used later and. a rental pump now with a diesel engine
for power until the electric can be installed.
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-207 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR WELL NUMBER SIX PUMP
AND INS TALLATION
The vote was unanimously in favor
GET OUT THE VOTE COMPETITION
Mrs Henry Frey appeared before the council and ask them to enter a 'Get Out the Vote"
competition.
Ulrick moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-Z08 RESOLUTION TO ENTER THE 1976 GET OUT THE VOTE
COMPETITION TO BE "AMERICA'S VOTINGEST CITY ON
NOVEMBER Z, 1976".
The roll call vote was unanimously in favor
The Mayor signed the following Proclamation in honor of the occasion.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the year 1976 will signify the 200th Anniversary of a free
nation, the_United States of America; and
WHEREAS, freedom of choice at the polls is the foundation of a free
nation; and
WHEREAS, voter apathy is a challenge during this Bicentennial Era;
therefore,
LET IT BE KNOWN that the City of Mound, State of Minnesota, proclaims
that it will strive to achieve (1) the highest percentage
increase in voter registrations by November 2, 1976, as compared
to November 5, 1974, and (2) the highest percentage increase
in voter turnout on November 2, 1976, as compared to Novem-
ber 5, 1974, so as to be America's votingest city by Novem-
ber 2, 1976; furthermore,
LET IT BE KNOWN that the City of Mound challenges every city in the
United States to achieve the objective of being "America's
Votingest City on November 2, 1976."
IN WITNESS W]tEREOF, I, Donald Ulrick, Mayor of the City of Mound, have
hereunto set mY hand and caused the Seal of the City of Mound
to be affixed this 25th day of May, 1976.
Donald ~lr~ck
Mayor
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FOUNDERS MONTH
Councilman Philbrook presented a scroll for the signatures of the citizens and a
Proclamation to declare June 1976 as Founders Month.
PROCLAMATION
June 1976 Founder's l~onth
WHEREAS, the City of Mound was incorporated January 2, 1912,
and
WHEREAS, 1976 is t~e National Bicentennial Year, and
WHEREAS, we are proud of our heritage, and
WHEREAS, we wish to honor our founding citizens and their
achievements;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, 'DONALD ULRICK, MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF MOUND, Mound, lViinnesota, do hereby proclaim
June, 1976 as Founders Month in the City.of Mound,
Mound, 2viinne s ora. ~
Signed this 25th day of May, 1976.
DISCUSSED
Youth Commission Proposed. Dance. Joy Fleming spoke to the council requesting
permission to hold a dance in a parking lot over the July 4th holiday. The Police Dept.
recommended the permit be denied on the basis that their staff could not handle such a
dance with their present staff; as it would attract many outsiders with the advertisement
of a,,Rock Band".
No action was taken by the council
CLUB LICENSES
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-209 RESOLUTION TO RENEW
AMERICAN LEGION
The vote was unanimously in favor
THE CLUB LICENSES FOR
POST 398 AND V.F.W. POST 5113
ON SALE BEER LICENSE RENEWAL
Lovaasen moved and. ,Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-210 RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE ON ,
LICENSE FOR THE HOUSE OF MOY
The vote was unanimously in favor
SALE 3.2 BEER
EMERGENCY WATER RESOLUTION
Fenstad moved and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-2.11
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RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BECAUSE THE
CITY IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE WATER
SUPPLY TO THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF ~[OUND
l~hilbrook moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
BE IT MOVED, by the City Council that all sprinkling be banned until the emergency is
over of water from the City water system.
The vote was Swenson and Fenstad Nay and all others aye.
Vote ;on Resolution 76-211 - unanimously in favor
STREET LIGHTS - THE BLUFFS
The City Manager recommends the undergroun,~installation.
RESOLUTION 76-Z12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NORTHERN STATES I~OWER
TO INSTALL UNDERGROUND WIRING FOR STREET LIGHTS
IN THE BLUFFS SUBDIVISION ONE ON EACH CORNER OF
110 AND THREE WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION
Ulrick abstained, from voting and all others voted aye
STREET LIGHTS ON THE ISLAND
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-213 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NORTHERN STATES TO INSTALL
STREET LIGHTS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF CARRICK
AND WEXFORD AND ONE AT LONGFORD AND WEXFORD
The vote was unanimously in favor
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Ward Melenich appeared before the counciland ask permission to carry on a restoration
and clean up project on Lots 34 - 41 Auditors Subdivision #167. Lots 34, 35 and 37
belong to the City and he has the permission to work on the other lots which are privately
owned. He wants to upgrade the building, clean up the lot and remove the old b~:ick
building. He wants four loads of fill and have the truck roughly spread out the fill, need
ground cover, seed sod or woodchips and the service of a truck to carry the debris to a
la ndfill.
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-2 14
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
OF TROOP 569 AND AUTHORIZE THE NECESSARY MATERIALS
AND SERVICE REQUIRED.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
LIQUOR STORE AIR CONDITIONER AND FURNACE
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-215
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A
NEW AII~ CONDITIONER AND FURNACE FOR THE LIQUOR
STORE AND ACCEPTING THE BI D OF MARKSON COMI~ANY
FOR $4,495.00
The vote was unanimously in favor
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WATER RATES
Swenson moved, and 'Lovaasen seconded the motion
RESOLUTION 76-216
RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE WATER RATES EFFECTIVE
ON THE SEPTEMBER 1976 BILLING
Minimum $6.00 for first 10,000 gallons
.40 per 1,000 gallons next 20,000 gallons
· 35 per 1,000 gallons next 20,000 gallons
· 30 per 1,000 gallons next 50,000 gallons
· 25 per 1,000 gallons all over 100,000 gallons
The roll call vote was unanimously in favor
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion to ordain the following ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 549
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 27 TO THE
CITY CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS A~D THE PREPAYMENT
OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
The City of Mouud does ordain:
Chapter 27 is hereby added to the City Code and shall read
as follows:
Chapter27. Spe~!al Assessments
Section 27.01. Local Improvements and Special Assessments.
This section applies to special assessments imP0sed-~n-~r-~p-~operty
for local improvements under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 429.
Section 27.02. Pr__~x_ment in ¥~ole. The owner of property
assessed for a local improvement may pay the whole of such assessment in
the manner provided by Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061, Subdivision 3.
Section 27.05. Prepayment in Part. The owner of property
assessed for a local improvement, where the total principal amount of the
assessment against such property exceeds $500 may pay any part of the
assessment, without interest, to the City Treasurer. The partial prepay-
ment may be made witBin 30 days after the adoption of the assessment roll
containing the assessment. The City Treasurer shall reduce the principal
amount of such assessment by the amount of the prepayment prior to the
certification of the assessment roll or the first installment thereof to
the County Auditor. The remaining unpaid balance of the assessment shall
be payable in the same number of years and with the same rate of interest
as set forth in the assessment roll containing the assessment. No partial
prepayment of less than $100 may be made.
The vote was unanimously in favor
FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Lovaasen moved and S~venson seconded a motion
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ORDINANCE NO. 350
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26.06
S D ISION (d) S SE¢ ION 6 0F
CITY CODE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM BUILDING
ELEVATIONS FOR LANDS RIPARIAN TO LAKE
MINNETONKA, LANGDON LAKE AND DUTCH LAKE
THE CITY OF MOUND DOES ORDAIN:
Section 26.06 (d) (6) of the City Code is amended to read
as follows:
26.06 (d) (6)
e
Neither the building inspector or the City Council shall
approve any permit or establish floor elevation which is
less than three feet above the 1965 high water level or
the following designated flood elevations:
a) Minimum building elevation of no less than
~3._~5 ~__~_~_L 1929 datum on a~ lots in the Cit~
ri_~a_~n to Lake Minnetonka.
b) Minimum buildin~ elevation of no less than
~"~' MSL, 1~29 datumm_qn___a._n~_~gts in the Oit~
ri-i-~arian__n__to_LangLi__o~ .Lake.
c) M--.i~i~mum bui---_ldin__~Kel___evation of no less than
· ~_~L, 192~__~at.um~ on andy lots in the City
riparia~ tj D~tc~k~
The vote was unanimously in favor
LICENSING BINGO ORDINANCE - discussed and attorney directed to prepare such an
ordinanee to comply with the new law with no fees for eleemosynary groups
BICYCLE ORDINANCE - State will license but ours will hold until March 1, 1977 -
no action required at this time
UNCASHED CHECKS
Uncashed checks from 1969 thru 1974 present a problem for bookkeJoping problem as
they must be deducted from all bank -reconcitiations!kntil .ca:shed o'r, writtRn off.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76.~ ! ~
RESOLUTION TO WRITE OFF CITY CHECKS NUMBERS
Payroll 10120 for $8.50; Accounting #8599 for 31. 14; #10790
for 55.00; #4121 for 3.64; #7636 for 2.00; #7786 for 8.00;
#8175 for 31.00; and #87.04 for 3.00 all on the State Bank of
MoundAccount~/~0919 0860 01 321 9.
The vote was unanimously in favor
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-218 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
CITY FUNDS
THE
TRANSFER
TO CERTAIN
The vote was unanimously in favor
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BILLS
A list of bills totaling $35,2.31. 37 was presented for consideration.
Fenstad seconded a motion to pay these bills where funds are available.
vote was unanimously in favor, so carried
SURFSIDE DINNER DANCE PERMIT
Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-219 RESOLUTION GRANTING A DINNER
SURFSIDE FOR
Swenson moved and
The roll call
DANCE PERMIT
THE MONTH OF JUNE 1976.
TO
The vote was unanimously in favor
COMMENDING DEAN CAMPBELL
Swen.son moved, and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-220 RESOLUTION COMMENDING SGT. DEAN CAMPBELL,
CITY OF MOUND, POLICE DEPARTMENT
The roll call vote was unanimously in favor
SPECS FOR PAINTING WATER TOWER IN THE HIGHLANDS
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-22il RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SPECIFICATIONS
ADVERTISING FOR BIDS ON
WATER STORAGE TANK IN
AND
PAINTING THE ELEVATED
THE HIGHLANDS
The vote was unanimously in favor
SPECS FOR ACCESS MANHOLE, DRAIN PLUG AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
WORK ON HIGHLANDS WATER TOWER
Lovaasen moved and Swenson secondecl!a motion
RESOLUTION
76-222
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SPECIFICATIONS AND
ADVERTISING FOR BIDS ON INSTALLATION OF ACCESS
MANHOLE, DRAIN PI~J[G AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
WORK ON ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK
The vote was unanimously in favor
SPECIFICATIONS ON ALTITUDE VALUE
Ulrick moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-223 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SPECIFICATIONS AND
ADVERTISING FOR BIDS ON INSTALLATION OF
ALTITU[DE VALVE ON EXISTING WATERMAIN
The vote was unanimously in favor
DISCUSSED:
Job Descriptions for all City ]Employees
Old Police Cars
Revenue Sharing
Telephone Case
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Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to adjourn until the meeting of June 1, 1976
at 7:30 l°.M. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried and adjourned.
Attest: LeOn ' . ~'~"~ . B~ara Heyman' City ClerkI