Loading...
1978-05-09May 9, 1978 078 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 5341 Maywood Road in said City on May 9, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. Those present were: Mayor Tim Lova,asen, Councilmembers Polston and Fenstad. The Mayor explained that Councilmember Swenson was out of town and excused and Council- member Withhart would arrive shortly. Also present were City Manager Leonard L. Kopp, Assistant City Attorney David Kennedy and City Clerk Mary H. Marske. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of May 2, 1978 were presented for consideration. Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 2, 1978 as submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. COMMENDATION The Mayor presented the resolution of commendation as adopted at the April 25, 1978 Council meeting to the Girl Scout Troup responsible for cleaning up a portl~on of County Road #44 right-of-way. PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF ROSCOMMON ROAD - SHANNON TO CLARE The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing of said street vacation. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk, The Mayor then opened the public hearing for input on said vacation and persons pre- sent to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. Those per- sons offering questions or comments included: Louis & Viola Oberdeck, 2717 Clare Lane The Mayor then closed the public hearing. Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-220 RESOLUTION! PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF ROS- COMMON ROAD FROM THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF CLARE LANE TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SHANNON The vote was unanimously in favor. The Council placed a stipulation on the resolution to prohibit any encroachment onto Clare Lane for any purpose. DOCK ON WYCHWOOD COMMONS Polston moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to place this item back on the table. The vote was unanimously in favor. Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion that no variance be granted and request the Park Commission to review the problem before the next dock season. The vote was unanimously in favor. May 9, 1978 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Parking Variance - Lot 37, Block 3, Shirley Hills UnTt -F 079 Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-221 RESOLUTION TO.CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUESTED CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF A PARKING AGREEMENT The vote was unanimously in favor. Street Vacation - Hanover and Drummond - West of Roxbury Lane Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-222 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VACATION OF HANOVER ROAD AND DRUMMOND ROAD WEST OF ROXBURY LANE FOR JUNE 13, 1978 AT 7:30 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Subdivision of Land - Lots 6, 7 & 8, Block 7, A.L. Crocker's 1st Division Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-223 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION AS REQUESTED. The vote was unanimously in favor. Lake Front Variance - Lot 13, Halstead Heights Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the variance. The motion failed with Fenstad voting aye and Polston and Lovaasen voting nay. Polston moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-224 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE WITH A FOUR FOOT LAKE FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE WITH THE STIP- ULATION THAT THE ENCLOSED DECK NOT BE CONVERTED INTO A HABITABLE ROOM. The vote was Polston and Lovaasen voting aye and Fenstad voting nay. So re- solved. Those voting aye noted that the front yard setback requirement is too restrictive and revisions of the ordinance are presently being considered. Side Yard Variance - Lot 8, Block 1, Mound Terrace Polston moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-225 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE TWO FOOT SIDE YARD VARIANCE. 080 May 9, 1978 The vote was unanimously in favor. The Council noted that lakeshore property is treated more restrictively than inland property. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT Mrs. Sue Weibold, 5047 Wren Road a new resident to Mound asked for information regard- ing dock licenses. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (Cont) Subdivision of Land - Part of Lots 4 & 5, Block 11, Mound Terrace Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-226 The vote was unanimously in favor. RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION AS RE- QUESTED Councilmember Withhart arrived at 9:25 p.m. Street Front & Side Yard Variance - Lot 6, Block 3, Avalon Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion to grant the variance as requested. The vote was three in favor with Lovaasen voting nay. Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion to reconsider the above motion. The vote was unanimously in favor. Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion. RESOLUTION 78-227 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE WITH THE STIP- ULATION THAT DRAINAGE NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN OFF ON THE PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH AND THE GARAGE BE BUILT TO MEET THIS STIPULATION. The vote was three in favor with Lovaasen voting nay. Side Yard Variance - Plat 61223, Parcel 0269 Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the side yard variance. The vote was tied with Fenstad and Polston voting aye and Withhart and Lovaasen voting nay. Subdivision of Land - Parcel 3690 Plat 61690, Lafayette Park Withhart moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-228 The vote was unanimously in favor. RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION Side Yard Variance - Lots 10 & 11, Block 14, Devon Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion May 9, 1978 RESOLUTION 78-229 The vote was unanimously in 081 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SIDE YARD VARIANCE favor. Expand Non-Conforming Use - Lot 23, Block 24, Seton Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-230 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE EXPANDED NON-CONFORMING USE The vote was unanimously in favor. Expand Non-Conforming Use - Lot 3, Block 2, Shadywood Point Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-231 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW THE EXPANDED NON- CONFORMING USE. The vote was unanimously in favor. The Council noted that the line of sight provision of the ordinance was too restrictive. Lake Front Variance - Lot 7, Block 1, Linden Heights Addition Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-232 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE LAKE FRONT VARIANCE. The vote was three in favor with Lovaasen voting Nay. The Mayor indicated that he did not think a building permit was necessary. Subdivision of Land - Lots 24-26, Block 1, Mound Terrace ~ Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to table this item until the meeting of May 16, 1978. The vote was unanimously in favor. Expand Non-Conforming Use - Lot 10, Block 1, Mound Terrace Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-233 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE EXPANDED NON-CONFORMING USE. The vote was unanimously in favor. THREE POINTS BUS SERVICE The Council briefly reviewed the Council Memorandum and petition received from residents of the Three Points area regarding bus service to ~hat neigh- 082 bo rhood. i nc l uded: May 9, 1978 Persons in attendance from the neighborhood offering comment on the issue Janice Schrupp, 1661 Gull Lane Gilbert Schrupp, 1661 Gull Lane Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion to receive and file the petition offered by the residents of Three Points. The vote was unanimously in favor. Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion to hold action on this item until the M.T.C. completes a survey of r|dership in the area. The vote was three in favor with Withhart voting nay. TUXEDO EASEMENT Withhart moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-234 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN EXCHANGE FOR PERMANENT AND TEM- PORARY EASEMENTS TO CONSTRUCT TUXEDO BOULEVARD AND ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS REGARDING SAID LAND EXCHANGE The vote was unanimously in favor. BARTLETT BOULEVARD BRIDGE OVER LOST LAKE CHANNEL Lovaasen moved and Withhart seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-236 The vote was unanimously in favor. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY HIGH- WAY DEPARTMENT REGARDING PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN THE AREA OF THE BRIDGE OVER LOST LAKE CHANNEL. Fenstad moved and Withhart seconded a motion to request the City Attorney to draft an ordinance regarding "no parking" provisions regarding the resolution passed by the Council on the Lost Lake Bridge construction. The vote was unanimously in favor. BIDS - CARPET FOR THE LIQUOR STORE Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-237 The vote was unanimously in favor. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CARPETING FOR THE LIQUOR STORE FROM THE LOW BIDDER - KUSTOM CARPET IN THE MOUNT OF $1,O35.O0. ACTING CITY MANAGER Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 7~-238 The vote was unanimously in favor. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY CLERK/TREASURER AS ACTING CITY MANAGER DURING THE ABSENCE OF THE CITY MANAGER. May 9, 1978 083 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION HEARINGS Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion to authorize the City Attorney to intervene for the City of Mound in regard to the upcoming Public Service Commission hearings. TRANSFER OF FUNDS Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-239 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CITY FUNDS. The vote was unanimously in favor. PAYMENT OF BILLS Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve the payment of bills presented on the prelist in the amount of $95,668.77 where funds are avail- able. The vote was unanimously in favor. WAIVE CURFEW Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion to waive the requirements of the 11:30 p.m. curfew. The Vote was unanimously in favor. PARK COMMISSION VACANCY The Council requested that an ad be placed regarding the vacancy on the P~rk Commission. VACATION OF ROSCOMMON ROAD Lovaasen moved~and Polston seconded a motion to place this item back on the table for reconsideration. The vote was unanimously in favor. Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 78-220 in the presence of a full Council. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows: Councilmember Fenstad, Pol- ston and Withhart and Mayor Lovaasen voting aye and Councilmember Swenson absent. Motion carried, resolution adopted. ADJOURNMENT Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular meeting on May 16, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned. ~~~ ~'~Tr asu Mary'H.~Marske~ City Clerk/ e rer "-----t~eo~r~ L. Kopp, City Manager