1976-07-2798
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 27, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. at the
MOUND COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Present were: Mayor Donald Ulrick, Councilmen Tim Lovaasen, Gordon Swenson and
Frank Philbrook, 'Councilman Orval Fenstad was late for cause arriving at 8:07 P.M.;
City Manager Leonard. L. Kopp and City Attorney Curtis Pearson.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of July 13, 1976 were presented for consideration.
Swenson moved and. Lovaasen seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting
of July 13, 1976 as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried and
accepted..
RADIO PAGERS BID - discussed
EXPANDING SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Mr Robert Penney did not appear.
Swensen moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to table this matter.
unanimously in favor.
The vote was
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Lot 58, Whipple Shores
Request side yard variance
No one appeared to support the request.
Lovaasen moved and Philbrook seconded a motion to table this matter.
was unanimously in favor.
The vote
TELEPHONE PETITION
Former Mayor Bob Walker who is taking responsibility for the petitions on the telephone
reported his progress to the council and. in turn received from the council a petition
signed by the council for the city phones proposed conversion to the N. W. Bell system.
HEARING ON WATER
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
'RESOLUTION 76-291
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
WATER':b-~RVICE BE~t-HJ~T ~Flm/rrO THE~UNPAID
AND DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS~'LISTED ON THE
ATTACHED LIST - Accounts paid. on or accounts
having made arrangements for payments are not %o be
shut off. --
The vote was unanimously in favor
RADIO PAGERS FOR THE FIRE DEPT.
The attorney after a conference with the Fire Chief, Gene Garvais recommended that
the accepting and awarding of bids for the Radio Pagers be ~c{~l~nie~:~l~tl~l~l%,hgc~un,-i~re
Dept. time to test these units. ,
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a r~otion
RESOLUTION
76-292
RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE CONSIDERATION
OF THE BIDS FOR RADIO PAGERS FOR THE
MOUND FIRE DEPT. UNTIL AUGUST 10, 1976
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The vote was unanimously in favor
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRESENT - no one answered when the
Mayor called for these comments and suggestions twice.
NOTE: Councilman Orval Fenstad arrived at 8:07 P.M.
STREET IMPROVEMENT IN THE THREE POINTS AREA
Wm McCombs of McCombs and Knutson reported on the Three Points proposed street
improvement and presented, the preliminary report.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION
76-Z93
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
REPORT ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND
STORM SEWER IN THREE POINTS AND SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 24, 1976
The vote was unanimously in favor
STREET COMMISSION
Lovaasen suggested that Mound. set up a street commission to study city needs and do
our own planning and not rely on petitions alone; use deferred assessments if necessary
and do a section at a time not piece-meal of a street at a time.
The Mayor objected stating that he could, only vote for what ifirripme~e~,l~h~p~l~le
wanted and could afford to pay for.
Philbrook moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to direct the administration to
prepare information about the feasibility of establishing a Street Commission.
The vote was Swenson, Philb~ook and Lovaasen - aye
Fenstad and Ulrick - hay
So carried
BIKE HIKE PA THS
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION
76-294
RESOLUTION ~R:i-~S C~N Di~ GA ~I3I~ N767g 5Z%54
.ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR
A'BIKE HIKE PATH FROM THE HOUSING TO
THREE POINTS BLVD. AND ORDERING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATION FOR A BIKE HIKE PATH
ON BARTLETT FROM HIGHLAND BLVD TO
WESTEDGE BLVD.
The vote was unanimously in favor
Councilman Lovaasen requested the City Manager to inquire of other municipalities
about their possible use or experience with 'Deferred Assessments'
NO PARKING ON TUXEDO
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to ordain ordinance 352
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ORDINANCE NO. 352
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 46.29 SUBDI-
VISION (b) SUBSECTION 16 TOPROHIBIT PARKING
ON TUXEDO BOULEVARDFRC~WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
TO ST. MARY'S ROAD
The City of Mound does ordain:
Section 46.29 Subdvision (b) Subsection 16 of the City Code is
amended to read as follows:
16. No parking on both sides of Tuxedo Boulevard from Wilshire
Boulevard (County Road No. 125) to St. Mary's Road.
The vote was unanimously in favor
Councilman Fenstad reported that that debris was spoiling the view along Wilshire
Blvd from the Black Lake bridge to Tuxedo Blvd and requested that the councilmen
each make a personal inspection of the area.
BID FOR ROUTER MACHINE
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76~295 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR A
ROUTER MACHINE AND AWARDING THE BID
HAMELE & ASSOCIATES, INC - $1,334.00
Park Fund - $500.00 and Revenue Sharing $834.00
The vote was unanimously in favor
LMCD 1977 PROPOSED BUDGET
Fenstad moved, and Philbrook seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-296 RESOLUTION REQUESTING BUDGET HEARING
FOR LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION
DISTRICT 1977 PROPOSED BUDGET
The vote was unanimously in favor
WELL NE~fBER 7
Th~'.~,Ci~y,~an~ger~ stated that'an addition to the present well house at tt~e'!Three Points,
well will be necessary to mct-~u~mO:date f~he St, at8 '~0f '~lVlinr~. requirements' for treatment
o£ the water.
Ulrick moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION
76-297
RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICA'-
TIONS BE PREPARED BY EUGENE HICKOK &
ASSOCIATES FOR WELL NO. 7 TO BE LOCATED
AD~[ACENT TO WELL NO. 4 AND USE THE SAME
WELL HOUSE WITH THE NECESSARY ADDITION
REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR
CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF THE WATER
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The vote was unanimously in favor
SURFSIDE DINNER DANCE PERMIT
Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-Z98
RESOLUTION GRANTING A DINNER DANCE
PERMIT FOR SURFSIDE INC FROM AUGUST
1, 1976 until JULY 31, 1977
The vote was unanimously in favor
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-299 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CERTAIN CITY FUNDS
The vote was unanimously in favor
TRANSFER OF
BILLS
A list of bills totaling $17,028.61 was presented for consideration. Swenson moved and
Ulrick seconded a motion to pay these bills where funds are available. The roll call
vote was unanimously in favor, so approved.
BOND ISSUE
Ernie Clark of Miller & Schroeder Municipals, Inc. was present to discuss the proposed
new bond. issue with the council; the proposed amount would be 350 thousand with a
better anticipated, interest on a fifteen year issue rather than a twenty year issue. He
also wanted the sale on some day other than Tuesdays or Mondays and before the
November 2nd Election.
AVALON PARK ASSOCIATION - dgscussed; the attorney suggested, a title search on
their property - Lot 43, Phelps Island Park 1st Division, plus private street; to clear up
any questions about costs, l[~ins and sdch.
YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Philbrook moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-300 RESOLUTION APPOINTING WENDY WOODRICH
TO THE MOUND YOUTH COMMISSION
The vote was unanimously in favor
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY - possible $150.00 annual fee discussed; no objections
from the council.
WATER CARE - discussed problem with water into Lake Mtka. the council requests
a follow up by the staff; and a proposal with regards to the duties of the city in this
matter.
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RECREATION DIRECTOR
Philbrook reported that the municipalities of Chaska, Spring Bake Park and Shakopee
all have full time Recreation Directors.
The newly- received Precinct Counter was displayed' to the council, no demo,n-stration was
possible until a program is prepared.
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to adjourn until the meeting of August
10, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried and adjourned.
Att es t e d: r~-- ~/~/-.~e~-~z'~ zzz ~.~__ --~. ,r~/~/~ ii
~-~'e'~'oona~rd L. Kopp, Cit9 Manager kY