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1978-06-06092 June 6, 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 June 6, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Orval Fenstad, Robert Polston and Gordon Swenson. Councilman Withhart was absent as he was attending the Governor's Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College. Also present were the City Manager Leonard L. Kopp, City Attorney Curtis A. Pearson, City Engineer William McCombs and Acting City Clerk Marjorie Stutsman. EMERGENCY SERVICE Mayor Lovaasen welcomed Senator Pillsbury and Representative Jude. They presented the City Council with a check in the amount of $441.50 which was Federal money reimbursing' one half of the monies Mound spent in maintaining its warning system for national or local emergencies. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of May 23, 1978 were presented for consideration. Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 23, 1978 as submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Subdivision of Land - Lots 26, 27 and 28, Mound Shores Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-261 RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION AND ADMINISTRATION AND GRANT DIVISION OF LAND AS REQUESTED - Lots 26, 27 and 28, Mound Shores The vote was unanimously in favor. Subdivision of Land - Lots 1,2,3,4 & 5, Block 11 A.L. Crocker's 1st Division Lake Side Park ' Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-262 RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION AND GRANT DIVISION OF LAND PROVIDING DE- FICIENT SEWER UNIT IS PICKED UP IF DUPLEX IS BUILT The vote was unanimously in favor. Street Front Variance - Lots 1 and 2, Block 10, Avalon Owner Gerald Westrup was present. Discussed proposed variance. Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion June 6, 1978 RESOLUTION 78-263 O93 RESOLUTION GRANTING STREET FRONT VARIANCE WITH A FRONT YARD SETBACK LINE OF 45 FEET BE ESTAB~ LISHED AND NO SIDE YARD VARIANCE BE GRANTED - Lots 1 and 2, Block 10, Avalon The vote was unanimously in favor. Subdivision of Land - Part of Lots 8 and 9, Block 4, Pembroke Attorney Jim Robin was present representing Mrs. Johnson Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-264 RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION AND GRANT DIVISION OF LOTS AS REQUESTED Part of Lots 8 and 9, Block 4, Pembroke The vote was unanimously in favor. Subdivision of Land - Land in Blocks 22 and 26, Including vacated street, Seton Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-265 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION AND GRANT DIVISION OF LOTS AS REQUESTED WITH THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR ALL LOTS BEIt~G 35 FEET - Lots 4-7 and ½ of vacated street, Block 22, Seton & Lots 1-3, 15 and 16 and ½ of vacated street, Block 26, Seton. The vote was unanimously in favor. Lakefront and Lot Size Variance - Lot 3, Block 2, Replat of Harrison Shor~ ~ Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-266 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION AND GRANT VARIANCES, ESTABLISHING LAKE FRONT SETBACK AT 50 FEET TO ALLOW OPEN DECK ON PROPOSED DWELLING - Lot 3, Block 2, Replat of Harrison Shores The vote was unanimously in favor. Street Front Variance - Lots 19 and 20, Block 9, Wychwood Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-267 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION AND GRANT 24 FOOT VARIANCE AND ALLOW 5 FOOT HIGH FENCE 6 FEET FROM PROPERTY LINE AND 24 FEET FROM HOUSE - Lots 19 and 20, Block 9, Wychwood Owner Jack Dougherty present. Discussed possibility of traffic hazard and decided none would exist from granting this variance. The vote was unanimously in favor. 094 June 6, 1978 Street Front Variance - Lot 19 and Part of Lot 18, Block 3, A.Lincoln Addn. to Lake- side Park Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-268 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION AND GRANT 20 FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE - Lot 19 and Part of Lot 18, Block 3, A. Lincoln Addn. to Lakeside Park The vote was unanimously in favor. Subdivision of Land - Lots 50, 51 and 52, Whipple Shores Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-269 Owner Jerome Sullivan was present. The vote was unanimously Tn favor. RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANT THE DIVISION OF LAND WITH STIPULATIONS- LOTS 50, 51 and 52, Whipple Shores Discussed. Lakefront Variance - Lot 28, Brookton Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-270 The vote was unanimously in favor. RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANT 4 FOOT LAKEFRONT SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN OPEN DECK - Lot 28, Brookton Special Use Permit - Sale of Gasoline at Three Points Corner James Shalton, representing James Refrigeration, was present Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-271 The vote was unanimously in favor RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF JULY 11 FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR SALE OF GAS- OLINE Three Points Corner - Plat 61690 Parcel 6210 Special Use Permit - Parking for Real Estate Office Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-272 The vote was unanimously Tn favor. RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANT A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR REAL ESTATE OFF- ICE PARKING - Plat 61690 Parcel 6210 June 6, 1978 095 Right-of Way Request - Lots 1, 2 and 3, Blocks 1 and 2, Halsted View Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to deny request. Mr. Brandenburg was present; however, his Attorney had not arrived at this point. Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion to table. The vote was unani- mously in favor. Front and Side Yard Variances - Expanding Non-Conforming Use Lot 20, Skarp & Lindquist Glen Arbor Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-273 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COM- MISSION AND GRANT VARIANCES SO A GARAGE CAN BE ERECTED Lot 20, Skarp & Lindquist Glen Arbor The vote was unanimously in favor. Setback Variance - Non-Conforming Use - Lot 1, Block 2, Mound Terrace Roger Hill was present with a new proposal to adjust location of proposed addition. Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to refer back to Planning Com- mission for a recommendation. Applicant spoke to staying with his original request and have Council take action now on that request. Upon vote being taken, Fenstad in favor of referring back to Planning Commission; Polston, Swenson and Lovaasen against. Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-274 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COM- MISSION AND DENY THE REQUEST. Mr. Hill presented his reasons for requesting setback variance. Discussed - unique topography. The vote was: Fenstad, Polston and Lovaasen - Aye; Swenson - Nay; motion to deny carries. Subdivision of Land - City Property along County Road 110 Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-275 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION OF LAND AND SETTING DATE OF HEAR- ING FOR JULY 18th The vote was unanimously in favor. Subdivision of Land - Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 9, Whipple Discussed dividing land and proposed use of land for garage sites. 096 Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-276 July 6, 1978 RESOLUTION AUTHOR;ZING THE PURCHASE OF LAND BY CITY - Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 9, Whipple The vote was unanimously in favor. Right-of-Way Request - Lots 1, 2 and 3, Blocks 1 and 2, Halsted View Mr. Brandenburg's Attorney, Don Ardery, is present now. Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to remove from table. imously in favor. Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-277 RESOLUTION TO DENY REQUEST AND NOT ALLOW THE 20 FOOT EASEMENT - Blocks 1 and 2, Halsted View Discussed. Attorney recommended, if property owners of Lots 4 and 5, Brandenburg, and Lots 8, 9 and 10 (property to east) desire an extension of road, that they pet- ition for street and utilities and request Council to order feasibility report. The vote on the motion was unanimously in favor of denial. Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to table this matter. imously in favor. The vote was unan- RESOLUTION 78-279 The vote was unanimously in favor. TUXEDO STREET IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AND ORDERING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS City Engineer, William McCombs, presented a tabulation sheet on bids and a letter stating State Highway Department approves the project as MSA street. Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WITH DATE SET FOR JULY 18 ON BARTLETT BOULEVARD DRAINAGE Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion The vote was unanimously in favor. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION BARTLETT BOULEVARD DRAINAGE Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-278 The vote was unan- June 6, 1978 RESOLUTION 78-280 O97 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR THE TUXEDO ROAD STR£ET IMPROVEMENT AND AWARDING THE CON- TRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER, BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC. FOR THE AMOUNT OF $317,436.40. The vote was unanimously in favor. TUXEDO STREET WIDENING AND GUARD RAIL (AT MANCHESTER) Engineer requested approval of plans and specifications on Safety Improvement of Tuxedo Road at Manchester. Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-281 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR TUXEDO ROAD STREET WIDENING AND GUARD RAIL (AT MANCHESTER) AND ORDERING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS The vote was Swenson, Fenstad and Lovaasen~- Aye; Polston - Nay; Motion carries. 1978 STREET IMPROVEMENT City Engineer requested some changes in the street right-of-way because of problems they have found in laying out the street and asked for authorization of the following: Corner of Ashland & Lynwood - Rininger Property Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-282 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASHLAND STREET TO BE SHIFTED 4 FEET TO WEST BY LOTS 12, 13 and 14, Block 8, A. Lincoln Addn. Lakeside Park. The vote was unanimously in favor. 2216 Noble Lane - Hofteig Property Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-283 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROAD BE MOVED 3 FEET WEST - LOTS 16, 17 and PART OF 15, BLOCK 6, A. Lincoln Addn. Lakeside Park The vote was unanimously in favor. Discussed right-of-way location by Tyrone Park. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Good and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Andersen were present regarding the street improvement. Council requested Engineer to work out recommendation and bring back next week. Also discussed pathway to lake by Galway Road. 098 Soil Erosion Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-284 June 6, 1978 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STORM SEWER AND RIP RAP BE EXTENDED ON MANCHESTER TO PREVENT SOIL ERO- SION RESOLUTION 78-287 The vote was unanimously in favor. RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK COMMISSION AND DENY REQUEST TO USE COMMONS AT MOUND BAY PARK FOR PLANE TURNAROUND RESOLUTION 78-288 Steps on Brighton Commons at 4991 Brighton Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK COMMISSION AND GRANT A PERMIT FOR STEPS ON BRIGHTON COMMONS UP TO FIVE YEARS AND RENEWABLE PROVIDING HAND RAILS ARE CONSTRUCTED The vote was Fenstad, Polston and Lovaasen - Aye; Swenson - Nay; motion carries. Fence on Commons at 2845 Cambridge Dr, Koepke was present. Fence constructed in August 1977; Class C Shoreline. The vote was unanimously in favor. Flying Cloud Air Service Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion The vote was unanimously in favor. COMMONS MAINTENANCE PERMITS Seaplane Ramp Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-285 RESOLUTION DENYING RECOMMENDATION AND RULE SEA- PLANE HAS NO PLACE ON PUBLIC LAND Reasons given by Council members were as follows: Against public safety and welfare, not safe, too close to Wychwood Bridge, no controlled landing strip, taking up too much public land. Upon roll call vote, the vote was unanimously in favor of the denial. Flower Garden and Pool Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-286 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK COMMISSION AND DENY PERMIT FOR FLOWER GARDEN AND SMALL POOL June 6, 1978 099 Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-289 RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE PARK COMMIS- SION AND DENY REQUEST FOR FENCE ON COMMONS. The vote was unanimously in favor. Stairway - 2845 Cambridge Lane Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-290 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK COMMISSION AND GRANT A MAINTENANCE PERMIT FOR STAIRWAY ON THE COMMONS BY 2845 Cambridge Lane - UP TO 5 YEARS AND RENEWABLE Fenstad, Polston and Lovaasen - Aye; Swenson - Nay; motion The vote was: carries. Stairs & Shed - 2855 Cambridge Lane Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-291 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH PARK COMMISSION AND GRANT MAINTENANCE PERMIT UP TO 5 YEARS AND RE- NEWABLE FOR STAIRS AND SHED ON COMMONS AT 2855 CAMBRIDGE LANE The vote was Fenstad, Polston and Lovaasen - Aye; Swenson - Nay; motion carries. Lake Access Grading Permit Pat Furlong,owner of Lots 11 and 12, Skarp and Lindquist's Glen Arbor, was present. Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-292 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH PARK COMMISSION AND ALLOW GRADING AND SEEDING OF LAKE ACCESS AD- JACENT TO LOT 11, Skarp and Lindquist's Glen Arbor The vote was unanimously in favor. Dock Permit List No. 4 - Addendum #3 Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-293 RESOLUTION APPROVING DOCK PERMIT LIST NO. 4 The vote was unanimously in favor. Comments and Suggestions by Citizens Present No one present wished to be heard. lO0 Police Facilities June 6, 1978 Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to table. The vote was unanimously in favor. Club License Renewals Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-294 The vote was unanimously in favor. Wine License Renewal RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CLUB LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MINNETONKA POST 398 AMERICAN LEGION AND V.F.W. POST 5113 Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-295 RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF WINE LICENSE FOR AL AND ALMA'S NO PARKING ORDINANCE Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to ordain the following ordinance:~ ORDINANCE NO. 381 ORDINANCE ADDING SUBSECTION 55 TO SECTION 46.29 SUBDI~flSION (b) OF THE CITY CODE PROHIBITING PARKING ON HIGHLAND BOULE- VARD AND ON PUBLIC PARK AREA The City of Mound does ordain: Subsection 55 is hereby added to Section 46.29 (b) of the City Code and shall read as follows: 55. No parking on the East side of Highland Boulevard abutting the public park located east of Highland Boulevard and just north of Idlewood Drive and also prohibiting parking on the park property hereindescribed located in Block 2, The Highlands. The vote was unanimously in favor; whereupon said Ordinance 381 is hereby ordained. FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to table. The vote was unanimously in favor. Voter Registration Fenstad moved and Polston Seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-296 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE STAFF RECOMMENDA- TION THAT VOTER REGISTRATION FILES STAY IN MOUND. The vote was unanimously in favor. June 6, 1978 IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1965, 2nd Issue - Lost ~Coupo.n. Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-297 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW COUPON FOR BOND 226, IMPROVEMENT BOR~, OF 1965, SECOND ISSUE. The vote was unanimously in favor. COUNTY ENERGY FUND Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion. RESOLUTION 78-298 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR A DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PLANNING GRANT AND TO COOPERATE WITH THE PROGRAM: AND DESIGNATES CITY MANAGER AS CONTACT PERSON The vote was unanimously in favor. COUNTY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-299 RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO APPLY FOR MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY HOME IM- PROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THE CITY OF MOUND The vote was unanimously in favor TRANSFER OF FUNDS Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion RESOLUTION 78-300 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF CER- TAIN CITY FUNDS The vote was unanimously in favor. PAYMENT OF BILLS Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to approve the payment of bills presented on the prelist in the amount of $93,978.86 where funds are avail- able. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Discussed Wychwood Bridge L .M.C .D. Councilman Fenstad recommended payment of the LMCD dues; discussed finding out future plans and actions of the LMCD. Council requested Mayor write a letter and put on June 27th Agenda. 102 Councilman Fenstad resigned as Hound's delegate to the LHCD. ADJOURNHENT June 6, 1978 Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular meeting on June 13, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned. Attest: Marjo~ie Stutsman, Acting City Clerk rd L. Kopp, City Manager~ ~'