1978-03-28March 28, 1978
046 a
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Mound, Hennepln County, Minnesota was held at 5341Maywood Road in said City
on March 28, 1978 at 7:30 p.m.
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Orval Fenstad, Gordon Swenson,
Robert Polston and Benjamin Withhart. Also present were City Manager Leonard L. Kopp,
City Attorney Curtis A. Pearson, City Engineer William McCombs and City Clerk Mary H.
Marske.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of March 14, 1978 were presented for consideration. Swenson
moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 14,
1978 as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor.
TRUCK BIDS
The Council briefly reviewed the bids received for a truck for the Parks Department.
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-129 RESOLUTION AWARDING THE PURCHASE OF A TRUCK FOR
THE PARK DEPARTMENT TO THE LOW BIDDER - ITEN
CHEVROLET - IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,231.35.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
WATER METER BIDS
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to table this item until later in the meet-
ing after the Attorney and Public Works Director confer on the matter. The vote was
unanimously in favor.
COUNTY ROAD 15 BY-PASS
Dennis Hanson representing the County Highway Department appeared before the Council
to respond to any questions regarding the County Road 15 by-pass.
The Mayor opened the meeting for comments from persons present.
Persons presenting questions or comments included:
Dick Segner, 5477 Lynwood Boulevard
Mrs. J. Gellman, 3056 Highland Boulevard
Don English, 2250 Commerce Boulevard
Vern Anderson, 2342 Commerce Boulevard
Bob Casey, 2271 Commerce Boulevard
Bill Netka, 2313 Commerce Boulevard
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion
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RESOLUTION 78-130
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO
ACQUI'RE RIGHT-OF-WAYs. PERMITS AND/OR EASE~
MENTS REQUIRED FOR COUNTY ROAD 15 BY~PASS
WITH SAID LAYOUT NO. 11 ALTERNATE #1.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
STREET CONSTRUCTION AND WATER EXTENSION
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-131
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE
A PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR WATER SERVICE ON
CHURCH ROAD.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-132
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PREPARE A FEASIBILITY REPORT OF WATER AND
STREET IMPROVEMENTS ALONG BLOCK 5 & 7, LAKE-
SIDE PARK, A.L. CROCKERS 1ST DIVISION
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion.
RESOLUTION 78-133
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
INCLUDE THE WATER AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG BLOCK 5 & 7, LAKESIDE PARK INTO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR BIDS FOR THE 1978 STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
WATER METER BIDS
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion to bring back on the table the
water meter bids. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-134
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE PURCHASE OF WATER
METERS TO THE LOW BIDDER - NEPTUNE WATER
METER CO. - AND AWARD THE PURCHASE OF THE
OUTSIDE READERS TO THE LOW BIDDER - BADGER
METER CO. AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ATTOR-
NEY.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
STREET CONSTRUCTION - CARLOW ROAD
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
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RESOLUTION 78-135
March 28, 1978
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGINEER TO PROCEED TO
MAKE THE NECESSARY CHANGES TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE
PROPERTY AT THE EASTERLY END OF CARLOW ROAD
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TAX FORFEIT LAND
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-136
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF THE PRO-
PERTY IN BLOCK 26, WYCHWOOD AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
CITY MANAGER IN COUNCIL MEMORANDUM 78-88
The vote was unanimously in favor
SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-137
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF THE SUPPLE-
MENTAL ASSESSMENT OF $834.40 ON LOTS 10 & 11, AND
PARTS OF LOTS 12, 13 AND 15, BLOCK 14, AVALON
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Mrs. J. Gellman asked what kind of water problem was experienced on Highland recently.
DOCK PERMITS
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-138 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE DOCK PER-
MITS AS PRESENTED BY THE DOCK INSPECTOR
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-139 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DOCK INSPECTOR TO APPLY
FOR THE NECESSARY PERMIT FROM THE LAKE MINNETONKA
CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-140 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK/TREASURER TO
WITHHOLD PAYMENT OF THE L.M.C.D. DUES UNTIL THE
LAWSUIT IS SETTLED AND OTHER DELINQUENT MEMBERS
ARE PAID UP.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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SIDEWALK REPAIR ORDINANCE
The Council determined to take no action on this item at this time.
DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-141
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS TO BE
HELD AT 7:30 P.M. ON APRIL 18, 1978.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion to approve payment of the bills
as presented on the prelist in the amount of $263,884.48 where funds are
available. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor, so carried.
INFORMATION MEMORANDUMS
The Council determined to discuss Public Works items at the meeting of
April 4, 1978.
The memo regarding the sign ordinance and political signs was tabled.
Polston moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion approving a temporary sign be
allowed at the Community Center regarding "fuel bills" waiving fees and
bond requirements. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager
to negotiate outside the salary range set for a City Planner. The vote was
unanimously in favor.
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a mo~ion authorizing Councilmember With-
hart to attend the West Hennepin Human Services meeting as the official re-
presentative of the Council. The vote was unanimously in favor.
The possibility of the termination of C.E.T.A. Funds was discussed and
Councilmembers were urged to contact their Senators and Representatives.
A suggestion was made to place more waste receptacles in the downtown area.
The Council requested the staff to submit comments regarding the bike paths
and necessary improvements.
ADJOURNMENT
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular
meeting on April 4, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor,
so carried and adjourned.
Mary' H~rMarske, City Clerk/Treasurer