1978-08-01124
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
August 1, 1978
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 August 1, 1978
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Robert Polston, Benjamin
Withhart, Gordon Swenson, and Orval Fenstad. Also present were City Manager
Leonard L. Kopp, and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of June 27, 1978, were presented for consideration.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the Council
meeting of June 27, 1978, as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor.
The minutes of the meeting of July 11, 1978, were presented for consideration.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the Council
meeting of July 11, 1978, as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor.
The minutes of the meeting of July 18, 1978, were presented for consideration.
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the Council
meeting of July 18, 1978, as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor.
PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
Eagle Lane Access
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-356 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PARK COMMISSION REGARDING THE EAGLE LANE ACCESS.
The vote was four in favor and Lovaasen voting nay.
Clover Circle Partial Closing
Polston moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-357 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PARK COMMISSION REGARDING THE CLOVER CIRCLE PARTIAL
CLOSING WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE OWNER OF LOT 17
APPROVES.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Roanoke Access Retaining Wall
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-358 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PARK COMMISSION REGARDING THE ROANOKE ACCESS RETAINING WALL.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
POSSIBLE STREET CONSTRUCTION ITEMS
No items were presented for discussion at this time.
WETLANDS ORDINANCE
The Council briefly reviewed Council Memorandum 78-242 regarding a wetlands
ordinance. The Council requested the City Manager to submit the proposed ordinance
to H.U.D. and the Dept. of Natural Resources.
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DISEASED TREES
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-359 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS IN REGARD TO
THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Mr. Owen Good, 2700 Tyrone Lane, apprised the Council of his intentions to
seek permission from the necessary authorities to fill in the area of
Excelsior Commons.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion to approve the payment of bills
presented on the prelist in the amount of $131,228.97 where funds are avail-
able. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor.
INFORMATION MEMORANDUMS
The Chief of Police appeared before the Council to discuss payment of overtime
to Sergeants. He explained that overtime is allowed for court time and
additionally assigned duty. The Council requested the Manager submit a policy
to be adopted at a future meeting regarding this procedure.
STREET CONSTRUCTION - SEWER FOR LOTS 7,8, BLOCK 25, SETON
Polston moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-360 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE A PRE-
LIMINARY REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTION
OF SEWER FOR LOTS 7,8, BLOCK 25, SETON.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
BRIGHTON BLVD. EASEMENT
The Council briefly discussed Council Memorandum 78-248 regarding Brighton
Blvd. washout. The Council determined to take no action at this time.
HUMAN RIGHTS AGREEMENT
Council briefly reviewed Council ~emorandum 78-246 regarding the Human Rights
agreement.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to table this item at this time.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
REQUEST FOR REFUND - WATER HOOK-UP
The Council reviewed Council Memorandum 78-249 regarding the request for refund
for a permit for water hook-up for Lots 10,11, Block 5, Bevon.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-361 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND FOR PERMIT FOR WATER
HOOK-UP.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COUNCIL MEETING DATES
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to cancel the regular Council
meeting scheduled for September 12, 1978, because of the primary election.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion to cancel the meeting of August 29,
1978. The vote was unanimously in favor.
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MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Other items discussed by the Council included the audit of the Lake Minnetonka
Conservation District and a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on
August 9, 1978, to discuss proposals submitted by planning consultant firms.
ADJOURNMENT
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular
meeting to be held August 8, 1978, at 7:30 p.m.
The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned.
~a-r~~ H.~Marske, City Clerk/Treasurer
.... $'.eon~d L. Kopp, City' Man~r/