1978-04-18062 April 18, 1978
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, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 5341Maywood Road in said City
on April 18, 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 Engineer William McCombs and Acting City Clerk Marjorie Stutsman.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of April 11, 1978 were presented for consideration. Swen-
son moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of
April 11, 1978 as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor.
PELICAN POINT
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to take the Pelican Point item off the
table for consideration. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved to withdraw his motion on the floor on approving Preliminary Plat of
Pelican Point. Polston who had seconded motion also withdrew his second.
Discussed changes: Paragraph L to be struck and replaced with one in which water and
sewer lines and streets be private and maintained by property owners. Also changes
in Paragraphs B, E and F.
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion.
RESOLUTION 78-162 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA
FOR PELICAN POINT (AS CHANGED)
Ralph Turnqulst, Tom Gridley, John Houston and Steven Poindexter spoke on behalf of
the preliminary plat: they asked reduction of amount of park dedication because of
amount of open space and the basis of property valuation.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to amend amount in Paragraph F to $18,O00.
Roll call vote on amendment: Swenson and Fenstad - Aye; Polston, Withhart and Lovaasen
- Nay. Amendment fails by a vote of three to two.
The vote on the motion was unanimously in favor. So carried.
PUBLIC HEARING'- WATER TURNOFFS
The Mayor opened the hearing for public imput on said water turnoffs and persons pre-
sent to do so were afforded the opportunity to xpress their views thereon. No one
responded. The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-163 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TURNING OFF OF CERTAIN
WATER SERVICES REMAINING UNPAID.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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INSURANCE REPORT
Members of the Insurance Committee,~ DoN David, Jethro Philbrook and Richard
Schwert, were present. Don David of the David Agency spoke for the group
going over the various coverages.
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-164
RESOLUTION THANKING THE INSURANCE COMMITTEE
FOR THEIR WORK AND EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY
The vote was unanimously in favor.
PRELIMINARY REPORT - COUNTY ROAD 15 BY-PASS
Dave Schmidt representing the County Highway Department was present with the
preliminary report on the County Road 15 By-Pass. Discussed new road and
railroad c~ossing. Also discussed was how costs would be divided.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion.
RESOLUTION 78-165
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PRELIMINARY REPORT AND
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 23,
1978 RELATIVE TO THE COUNTY ROAD 15 BY-PASS
Inasmuch as there were persons present who might wish to speak on this im-
provement, the Mayor opened the meeting for public imput. No one responded:
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
The vote was unanimously in favor of accepting the report.
WATER CONSTRUCTION PRELIMINARY REPORT
Williams McCombs was present with the preliminary reports on two watermain
extensions: Church Road from Belmont Lane to Fern Lane and on Basswood Lane
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-166
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT-
WATERMAIN EXTENSION ON CHURCH ROAD-AND CALL-
ING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 16, 1978
The vote was unanimously in favor.
RESOLUTION 78-167
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY RE-
PORT ON WATERMAIN EXTENSION ON BASSWOOD
LANE AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MAY 16, 1978
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Also discussed was storm drainage on Ashland and Cardinal Lanes.
Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion.
RESOLUTION 78-168 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER FOR
DRAINAGE TO LAKE ON CARDINAL LANE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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CITY LAND - GARDEN LEASE
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 75-169
The vote was unanimously in favor.
April 18, 1978
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MAN-
AGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH RAY KRAMERS TO
USE CITY PROPERTY FOR A GARDEN FOR THE 1978 SEA-
SON - Well #3
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
No one present wished to be heard.
DUTCH ELM DISEASE
City Manager briefly reviewed the reports and the Tree Inspector's suggestion on pay-
ment for tree removal. Mayor asked for report on this in week or two.~
HENNEPIN COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-170 RESOLUTION AGREEING TO AMENDING JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT SO MUNICIPALITIES BELONGING TO THE
AGREEMENT PLEDGE THEIR RADIO FREQUENCY TO HECO
WHEN NEEDED
The vote was unanimously in favor.
STEP VAN BIDS
The Council briefly reviewed the bids received for a new step van.
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-171
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW STEP
VAN FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO THE LOW
BIDDER - Village Chevrolet in the amount of
$5,685.00
The vote was unanimously in favor.
LICENSE RENEWALS
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-172
RESOLUTION GRANTING A CIGARETTE LICENSE TO THE
V.F.W. POST NO. 5113.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved and Fenstad seconded a motion.
RESOLUTION 78-173 RESOLUTION GRANTING A LICENSE FOR GARBAGE AND RE-
FUSE COLLECTION TO WESTONAK SANITATION FOR 2 TRUCKS
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The vote was unanimously in favor.
Fenstad moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-174
RESOLUTION GRANTING A RESTAURANT LICENSE
TO THE FOLLOWING: A1 & Alma's
American Legion Post 398
Koffee Kup
Martin & Son
House of Moy
Mound Lanes
V.F.W. Post 5113
Three Points Inn
The vote was unanimously in favor~
RESOLUTION 78-175
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION GRANTING THE FOLLOWING BEER LICENSES:
On Sale Beer
A1 & Alma's
House of Moy
Mound Lanes
Three Points Inn
Off Sale Beer
A1 & Alma's
Mound Lanes
Grimm's Store
Three Points Inn
National Super Market
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-176
RESOLUTION GRANTING LICENSE RENEWALS AS FOLLOWS:
American Legion Post 398 Juke Box
V.F.W. Post 5113 Pool Table & Juke Box
A1 & Alma's
Mound Lanes
Three Points Inn
Game of Skill
8 Bowling Lanes, 4 Games
of Skill
2 Pool Tables, 2 Games
of Skill & 1Juke Box
The vote was unanimously in favor.
AUCTION - UNCLAIMED MATERIAL
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-177 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER TO CITY USE OF
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
4 Cans Penzoil
1 Poweready Lifetime Auto Battery
1 Fire Extinguisher
1 Keg Pump #3190
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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Fensted moved end Swenson seconded e motion
RESOLUTION 78-178
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Information Memorandum No. 78-56
April 18, 1978
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIN~ PUBLIC AUCTION OF REMAIN-
ING LIST OF INCLAIMED MATERIAL ON SATURDAY, APRIL~
29, 1978 AT 9:30 A.M. AT REAR OF ANDERSON BUILD-
ING.
Discussed briefly 1979 Street Porgrem and Map showing streets requiring high maintenance,
requested for improvement & streets to complete an area. Also need water report on
mains in Dutch Lake area.
Fenstad moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-179
T~e vote was unanimously in favor.
RESOLUTION ORDERING FEASIBILITY REPORT ON MAP AREAS
MA~KED EXCEPT PRECINCT VI
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-180
RESOLUTION ORDERING REPORT ON CONDITION OF WATER-
MAINS IN DUTCH LAKE AREA
The vote was unanimously in favor
Information Memorandum No. 78-54
Discussed briefly the sale of Improvement Bonds to finance 1978 Street Improvements.
Information Memorandum No. 78-55
Discussed briefly Planner position and City needs in the Planning department.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS PRE-
SENTED AND COMMENDING CHERYL GRAND FOR A JOB WELL
DONE
The vote was unanimously in favor
Infonmation Memorandum No. 78-52
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-181 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETITIONS REGARDING THE
PROPOSED BEACHSIDE DEVELOPMENT IN THE LOST LAKE
AREA
The vote was unanimous to accept the petitions.
Information Memorandum No. 78-53 ,
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-182
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Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-183
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING PLANNER(S)
ON CONSULTANT BASIS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion that Staff draw up criteria
and identify areas where planning is needed, etc. The vote was unanimously
in favor.
Discussed
Tax Forfeit Land - Information Memorandum 78-57
Purchase Agreement
L.M.C .D.
Wychwood Bridge
Bus service on Island Park
ADJOURNMENT
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular
meeting of April 25, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor,
so carried.
Marjori;~ Stutsman, Acting City Clerk
Attest: