1978-08-15132
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
August 15, 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 15, 1978.
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Gordon Swenson, Robert
Polston, and Orval Fenstad. Councilmember Benjamin Withhart was absent and
excused. Also present were City Manager Leonard L. Kopp and City Clerk Mary H.
Marske.
TAX FORFEIT LAND
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-385 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE FOR PUBLIC SALE
OF THE LOTS 17 AND 21, BLOCK 12, PEMBROKE, AND
LOT 8, BLOCK 2, DREAMWOOD, WITH FIVE FEET SLOPE
EASEMENTS TO BE HELD BY THE CITY ON THE PEMBROKE LOTS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TAX FORFEIT LAND - STREET EASEMENTS
Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-386 RESOLUTION REQUESTING TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASE-
MENT ON LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK 9, DREAMWOOD, FROM THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA TO EXPIRE AUGUST 1, 1979.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-387 RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 5,
DREAMWOOD, FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO EXPIRE
AUGUST 1, 1979.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-388 RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PERMANENT STREET EASEMENT ON
LOT 49, SKARP & LINDQUISTS RAVENSWOOD FROM THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-389 RESOLUTION REQUESTING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASE-
MENT ON LOT 6, BLOCK 16, SETON, FROM THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA TO EXPIRE AUGUST 21, 1979.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78- 390 RESOLUTION REQUESTING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASE-
MENT ON LOT 13, BLOCK 26, SETON, FROM THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA TO EXPIRE AUGUST 21, 1979.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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August 15, 1978
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-391
RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PERMANENT STREET EASEMENT
ON LOT 7, BLOCK 6, WHIPPLE, FROM THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
SEWER SERVICE TO BLOCK 25, SETON
Since the petitioner for this service withdrew the request, Council
took no action on this item at this time.
WATER ACCOUNT 317-3024
Mr. Dale Mack, 3024 Highview Lane, appeared before the Council to appeal a
utility bill.
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion advising the owner of the property
that he is responsible for the bill. The motion died with a tie vote with
Lovaasen and Polston voting nay and Swenson and Fenstad voting aye.
Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-392 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY STAFF TO RECONCILE
THE UTILITY BILL BETWEEN THE PROPERTY OWNER AND
THE BUILDER AND SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE COUNCIL
WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Fenstad, Polston, Lovaasen; and the following voted against the same: Swenson.
GAMBLING DEVICE PERMITS
The Council briefly discussed Council Memorandum 78-262 and requested the
City Attorney to draft an ordinance allowing the use of gambling devices
in the City.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Bill Thorsen, 2654 Shannon Lane, requested information on the requirements to
fill low areas on Excelsior Commons.
ELECTION JUDGES
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-393 RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE PRIMARY
ELECTION TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 1978, AS SUB-
MITTED BY THE CITY CLERK.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
OFFICE SERVICE CHARGES
City Council briefly reviewed Council Memorandum 78-263 regarding service
charges for clerical services.
Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-394 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SEARCHES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion to approve the payment of bills as
presented on the prelist in the amount of $29,309.07 where funds are available.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
INFORMATION MEMORANDUMS
Information Memorandum 78-92
The City Council reviewed Informational Memorandum 78-92 regarding the July 6
rainstorm and determined to take no action at this time.
Information Memorandum 78-93
The Council reviewed Information Memorandum 78-93 and requested the staff get
an estimate from a commercial firm to construct signs to be placed at the
entrances to the City.
Council Memorandum 78-270
Council reviewed the Council Memorandum regarding street improvements on
Northern Lane.
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion to accept the petition and notify
the residents on Northern Lane that improvements to their street would be
scheduled as soon as possible. The vote was unanimously in favor.
DOCK SITE 20130
Council held this agenda item anticipating the attendance of the affected
property owner Mr. Ron McAthie.
Fenstad moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-395 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY WHEREBY OWNERS OF
LAKESHORE PROPERTY WOULD BE REQUESTED TO PLACE THEIR
DOCK ON THEIR OWN LAKESHORE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Fenstad moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 78-396 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING
TO PERSONNEL PROCEDURES.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Polston moved and Fenstad seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular
meeting of August 22, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor,
so adjourned.
I~ary ~l. ~r~ke, City' Clerk/T~asurer
Leonar~ L. Kopp, City Manager ~. r