1978-08-08127
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
August 8, 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 5341 Maywood Road
in said City on August 8, 1978.
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Orval Fenstad, Robert
Polston, Benjamin Withhart, and Gordon Swenson. Also present were City Manager
Leonard L. Kopp, City Attorney Curtis A. Pearson, City Engineer William McCombs,
and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED VACATION OF PORTIONS OF DUTCH LANE
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
present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon.
Those present offering comments or questions included:
Barry Wang, 6342 Walnut Lane
Roger Hill, 6900 Linden Lane
Eugene Garvais, 6272 Red Oak Lane
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Polston moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-362 RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PRO-
POSED STREET VACATION TO THE MEETING OF AUGUST 22,
1978, AND REFER THE MATTER TO THE PARK COMMISSION.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
WESTONKA COUNSELING PROJECT
Mr. Marlin Wollwage and several representatives of the Westonka Counseling
Project appeared before the Council to inform them of their activities and
request financial participation from the City.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Non-conforming Use - 5065 Wren Road
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion to table this item until a survey
of the property has been submitted.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Lovaasen moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to require a certified survey be
submitted with applications for variances.
The motion failed with Withhart, Polston, and Fenstad voting naye and Swenson
and Lovaasen voting aye.
Non-conforming use, Side yard setback - Lots 3&4, Block 7~ A. Lincoln Addn.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-363 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO GRANT A 2.5 FOOT SIDE
YARD VARIANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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Side Yard Variance - Lots 16&17, Block 5, Devon
Fenstad moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-364 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY THE TWO FOOT SIDE
YARD VARIANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
The City Council requested the City Attorney to incorporate suggested setback
changes into the present zoning ordinance and submit to the Council by
August 22, 1978.
Side Yard and Street Front Variances - Lot 6, Block 3, Avalo_~n
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-365 RESOLUTION GRANTING A SIX FOOT STREET FRONT SETBACK,
BUT DENYING ANY SIDE YARD VARIANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Side Yard Variances- Lots 17, 20, 21, P/16___j_, Block 6, Woodland Point
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-366 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A FOUR FOOT AND
THREE AND ONE HALF FOOT SIDE YARD VARIANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Rear Yard Variance - Lots 8, 9, 25, 26, 27, Block 5, Woodland Point
Withhart moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-367 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A TWELVE FOOT
REAR YARD VARIANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Side Yard and Rear Yard Variances - Lots~P~85~>8____6, Mound Shores
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-368 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO GRANT A TWO FOOT SIDE
YARD AND ONE AND ONE HALF FOOT REAR YARD VARIANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Street Front and Side Yard Variances - Lots 7, 8, Block 16, Woodland Point
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion to grant the front and side yard
variances as requested.
The motion failed with Swenson, Withhart, Fenstad, and Lovaasen voting nay
and Polston voting aye.
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-369 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE REQUESTED SIDE YARD
VARIANCE, BUT APPROVE THE SIX FOOT FRONT YARD
VARIANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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Conditional Use Permit - Surfside
Withhart moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-370 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SURFSIDE TO BE HELD
AUGUST 22, 1978, AT 7:30 p.m. AND REFER TO THE PARK
COMMISSION FOR COMMENTS REGARDING THE GREEN SPACE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Parking Variance - Lots 1,____~2, 3, Skarp's East Lawn
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-371 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A PARKING VARIANCE ON
A CONTRACTUAL BASIS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COMMONS MAINTENANCE PERMITS
Withhart moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-372 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF MAINTENANCE
PERMITS AS SUBMITTED BY THE DOCK INSPECTOR AND
REVIEWED BY THE PARK COMMISSION.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-373 RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PARK COMMISSION FOR THE
FINE WORK DONE ON PROCESSING THE COMMONS MAINTENANCE
PERMITS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Bud Skoglund, 5823 Bartlett Blvd. raised a question concerning the Dutch Elm
Diseased Tree Program.
Ron McHthie, 5420 Breezy Rd. raised the subject of a problem he has encountered
with his dock location. The Council advised Mr. McAthie to contact the City
Manager to have the item presented on a future agenda.
GRANDVIEW-LYNWOOD STORM SEWER
The City Engineer reported to the Council on the status of the completion of
the Grandview-Lynwood storm sewer.
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-374 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO NOTIFY
LA TOUR CONSTRUCTION THAT THE CITY WOULD EXERCISE
THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CLAUSE SINCE CONSTRUCTION
WAS NOT COMPLETED IN TIME.
The vote was 3 in favor, with Lovaasen and Fenstad voting naye.
1978 TAX FORFEIT LIST
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-375 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY TO HOLD CERTAIN
LANDS TO BE DESIGNATED AS CONSERVATION AREAS AND
THE TITLES TO BE HELD BY THE CITY OF MOUND.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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REVENUE SHARING 1979
Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-376 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE USE
OF THE 1979 REVENUE SHARING FUNDS TO BE HEARD AUGUST 22,
1978, AT 7:30 p.m.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
DINNER DANCE PERMIT
Fenstad moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-377 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A DINNER DANCE
PERMIT TO SURFSIDE, INC. FOR ONE MONTH FROM AUGUST 1,
1978, TO AUGUST 31, 1978.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
BIKEWAY PRIORITY LIST
Council briefly reviewed the Bikeway Priority List as proposed by the Park
Commission.
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-378 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BIKEWAY PRIORITY LIST AS
PROPOSED BY THE PARK COMMISSION.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
VARIANCE FEES
Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-379 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND
THE CITY CODE REGARDING INCREASE OF FEES FOR WAIVERS
AND VARIANCES TO BE HEARD SEPTEMBER 5, 1978.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID SEWER AND WATER BILLS
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-380 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN
DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLINGS TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO
BE COLLECTED WITH REAL ESTATE TAXES.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-381 RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CITY FUNDS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion authorizing the payment of bills as
presented in the prelist in the amount of $403,067.33 where funds are available.
p n roll call vote taken thereon and the vote was unanimously in favor.
INFORMATION MEMORANDUMS
Sergeant's Overtime
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-382 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 77-555 REGARDING THE
POLICY ON PAYMENT OF OVERTIME TO SERGEANTS.
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The vote was unanimously in favor.
Sidewalk Repair
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-383 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN
SECTIONS OF SIDEWALK WITH THE STIPULATION THAT A
RELEASE IS OBTAINED FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER INVOLVED.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Other items discussed by the Council included the placement of the Administra-
tive Code on the agenda of September 15, 1978.
Councilmember Withhart informed the Council that he would be absent for the
next meeting and requested that the Council send a representative to the Park
Commission meeting of August 17, 1978. The Mayor consented to attend.
It was suggested that the hedge at the intersection of Devon and Manchester
be trimmed.
Council was notified that a police meeting would be held August 10, 1978, at
8:00 p.m.
A problem has been brought to the attention of the Council regarding a culvert
at the intersection of Canterbury and Devon and a need for blacktop on
Donald Drive.
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-384 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO FORWARD A LETTER
TO THE COUNTY EXPRESSING THE CONCERN OF THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THE HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE
COMMUNITY.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to adjourn to the next meeting of
August 15, 1978, at 7:30 p.m.
The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned.
ry H.~Marske, City Clerk/Treasurer
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