1976-08-24111
MINUTES OF THE MOUND CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 24, 1976 AT 7:30 P.M. AT
THE MOUND CITY ~tALL
Present were: }~yor Donald Ulrick; Councilmen Orval Fenstad, Gordon Swenson, Tim
Lovaasen and Frank Philbrook, who was late for cause; Attorney Curtis Pearson;
City Manager Leonard Kopp and consulting engineers, William McCombs and John
Cameron.
MINUTES
The minutes of August 10, 1976 meeting and the August 17, 1976 meeting were
presented for consideration. Correct spelling of name on second page of the
August 10th miautes; i.e., Jori Ohlyren should be Jon 0hlgren. Swenson moved
and Lovaasen seconded a motion to accept the minutes of August 10, 1976 as
corrected and the minutes of August 17, 1976 as presented. The vote was unani-
mously in favor, so carried and accepted.
BOND ISSUE
Ernest L. Clark of Miller and Schroeder Municipals, Inc. outlined the proposed
Bond Sale. He recommended the proposed date of sale to be Wednesday, Sep-
tember 22, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. and that the Improvement Bonds and the Water
Revenue Bonds be combined for sale purposes.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-317
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$120,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS 0P
1976 AN} AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BI}S
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-318
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$215,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER REVENUE BONDS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING MONEY TO IMPROVE THE
WATER SYSTEM OF TI{E CITY
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Councilnmn Philbrook arrived.
THREE POINTS STREET IMPROVEMEhW~
(Gull and Heron Lanes, Jennings and Crestview Roads)
William McCombs outlined the proposed street improvement and storm drainage
project. He noted that there were no major grade changes needed, but that
Crestview would be lowered. Some temporary construction easements and slope
easements would be necessary.
Speaking were:
Gilbert Schrupp
Eugenia Petersen
Grace Brunner
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-319
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING
ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE THREE. POINTS STREET IMPROVEMENT AND STORM
SEWER - Gull, Heron, Jennings and Crestview
The vote was unanimously in favor.
CBD ASSESSmeNT ROLL FOR PARKING MAINTENANCE
John Cameron of McCombs Knutson Associates went over costs and method used to
arrive at proposed assessment for the Central Business District parking main-
tenance.
John Royer and William Netka, CBD Businessmen, were present. Discussed getting
a more detailed breakdown of costs and valuations used in preparing the assess-
ment roll. A meeting of Central Business District Businessmen and the City Manager
will be set up to discuss criteria and having properties reassessed for the 1977
assessment.
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-320
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDER-
ING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR MAINTEN-
ANCE OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT'S PARKING LOTS
(June l, 1975 to May 31, 1976)
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-321
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
CBD PARKING MAINTENANCE - September 22, 1976
The vote was unanimously in favor.
BIDS - SEAL COATING FOR 1976
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-322
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR SEAL COATING
FOR 1976 AND AWARDING THE BID TO SKEETS HELD
(Both bids were .21 cents per square yard)
The vote was unanimously in favor.
BIDS - FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES
Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-323
RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE BIDS AND AWARDING THE BIDS
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES TO THE LOWEST BIDDERS
AS FOLLOWS:
Masks & Tanks - Minnesota Fire Equipment $1,308.
Hose & Adapters - Oswald Fire Hose 1,908.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Radio Pagers - discussed. Date of September 14 set for opening new bids.
WATER ON BUSH ROAD
Julie Brown and her Father, John Krost, were present regarding this request.
Discussed. The BrownS will sign a petition prepared by the Attorney waiving
hearing on improvement of bringing water up to their property line ou Bush Road.
PARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
(Lot 53 Whipple Shores)
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sullivan were present regarding an easement across park land.
Attorney recommended against granting any easement to a private person to use
what is public land for public access to lake f~r his private purposes. No action
taken.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRESENT
Jeanette Gellman questioned who would pay for the Bond Issue if water revenue does
not cover costs. (Answer: Everyone taxed in City of Mound)
rms. Lilledahl and Mr. Lind of Three Points area questioned what action would be
taken on Jennings between Gull and Eagle.
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Eugenia Petersen had a complaint abou~ house on Crestview that burned; would like
action taken before someone is hurt. Also mentioned that by new house on Heron,
there is debris blocking entrance to Commons.
Jeanette Gellman asked if someone were to buy a lot to add to an undersized lot
in order to get a permit for remodeling and then turned around and resold lot,
would this be investigated or any action taken. Discussed.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT - WELL NO. 6
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-324
RESOLUTIONAPPROVING ITEM 6 OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT 1
(Removal, replacement and compaction of soil) AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT
AMENDMENT NO. 1
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TORRENS PROCEEDINGS - ROELOFS VS CITY OF MOUND
City Attorney Pearson gave some background information that has been found on
this case. The Court has granted a continuance until September 28, 1976.
Discussed.
The following spoke:
Mrs. Case
Donna Easthouse
Bob Graves
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-325 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INTERPOSE
AN ANSWER IN DISTRICT COURT CASE # A 18487
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TAX FORFEIT LAND
Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-326
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF LOT 4, BLOCK 8,
SHADYW00D POINT, FOR SALE AT THE NEXT AUCTION OF
TAX FORFEIT LAND
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Youth Commission proposed "Street" Dance to be held at Grandview Junior High
School; they would like support for this dance and for a future street dance.
Special Use Permit for Cabinet Shop (Item 3 on Planning Commission Agenda for
August 26, 1976) Owner has a time element problem and would like an early
hearing. No Council objection. Hearing will be set for September 15th if
recommended by Planning Commission.
Bluffs Subdivision Variance Request - Discussed.
BOND ISSUE
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to reconsider the amount of General
Obligation Improvement Bonds to be issued and offered for sale to include Three
Point Street Improvementfor $80,000.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 76-327
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROvEMENT BONDS OF
1976 (As Amended) AI~ A!J~HORIZSNG ADVERTISIS~INT
FOR BIDS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Discussed:
Spring Park's request for emergency services
Telephone Case
LMCD Budget Hearing
Policy on Dutch Elm Removal
Weed Cutting Policy
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to adjourn until the meeting of
September 15, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried
and adjourned.
rjor~ Stutsman, Deputy Clerk
Atteste :~~~~'W~~
Leo~ard L. Kopp, City Manager
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