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1979-07-17 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL July 17, 1979 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council on the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 5341Maywood Road in said City on July 17, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Gordon Swenson and Donald Ulrick. Councilmembers Benjamin Withhart and Robert Polston were absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Leonard L. Kopp, Assist- ant City Engineer John Cameron and City Clerk Mary H. Marske. PUBLIC HEARING Inverness Lane - Continued The Mayor reopened the public hearing for input on said public improvements and persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections and the Mayor then closed the public hearing. Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to continue this item to July 18, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Street Front Variance - Lot 7, Block 10, The Highlands Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-281 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE STREET FRONT VARIANCE AS REQUESTED. The vote was two in favor with Lovaasen voting nay. Street Front, Lake Front and Side Yard Variance~ Lot~21, Wh!pple Shores Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The vote was unanimously in favor. Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a substitute motion RESOLUTION 79-282 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A STREET FRONT, LAKE FRONT AND SIDE YARD VARIANCE WITH CERTAIN STIPULATIONS The vote was unanimously in favor. Parking Variance - Alley Vacation - Lots 3-10 Incl., Block 2, Shirley Hills Unit C Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to continue the request for a parking variance to July 24, 1979. The vote was unanimously in favor. Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-283 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ALLEY VACATION TO BE HEARD AUGUST 14, 1979 AT 7:30 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Front Yard Variance - Non Conforming Use - Lot 9, Whipple Shores Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-284 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE FRONT YARD VARIANCE AND NON CONFORMING USE The vote was unanimously in favor. July 17, 1979 Non Conforming Use - Lots 6, 7 & 16, Block 11, Pembroke Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-285 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A NON CONFORMING USE WITH CERTAIN STIPULATIONS The vote was unanimously in favor. Non Conforming Use - Lot 1 and 2, Block 22, Shadywood Point Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-286 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE NON CONFORMING USE AS REQUESTED. The vote was unanimously in favor. Street Front Variance - Part of Lot 4, Block 6, The Highlands Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-287 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE STREET FRONT VARIANCE AS REQUESTED. The vote was unanimously in favor. Street Front Variance - Lot 3, Block 8, The Highlands Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-288 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE STREET FRONT VARIANCE WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE GARAGE ENTRANCE FACE THE NORTHWEST. The vote was unanimously in favor. Street Front Variance, Lot 1, 2 & 3, Block 2, Shirley Hills Unit A Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-289 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE STREET FRONT VARIANCE AS REQUESTED. The vote was unanimously in favor. AL & ALMA'S PARKING LOT Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-290 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED PARKING LOT PLAN FOR AL AND ALMA'S The vote was unanimously in favor. STREET CONSTRUCTION Cambridge Lane The Council determined to continue this item to July 24, 1979. Assessment Policies The Council determined to continue this item to July 18, 1979. Retainin9 Walls The Council requested the engineer to prepare a change order regarding retaining walls. July 17, 1979 Bedford Road The Council requested the engineer to prepare a drawing of the Bedford Road proposed street construction at a 26 foot width. Water on Dorchester The Council requested the engineer to consult with the attorney about the possibility of deferring the water assessment until the properties abutting the street are improved. Cumberland Improvements The Council determined to continue this item until August 7, 1979. LOT 20 AND PART OF LOT 19, A.S. 170 Ulrick moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion that it is the intent of the Council to allow the owner of the easterly portion of the Lost Lake property to develop a meandering road along the wetlands that be approved by the city engineer and that individual property owners in that development be given first priority to docking privileges on said outlot under the standards of the L.M.C.D. ordinance. The vote was unanimously in favor. Ulrick moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-291 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE LOST LAKE PROPERTY BUT RETAINING THE WESTERLY PORTION FOR PARKS, ROADS AND WETLANDS. The vote was unanimously in favor. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT Jim Whitesell, 2200 Commerce Boulevard advised the Council that he was going home. WESTONKA COUNSELING FOR OLDER ADULTS Lovaasen moved and Swenson seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-292 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTONKA COUNSELING FOR OLDER ADULTS FOR SERVICES The vote was unanimously in favor. METROPOLITAN CLINIC OF COUNSELING Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-293 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE SERVICES OF THE METROPOLITAN CLINIC OF COUNSELIIIG BUT EXCLUDING THE FIRE DEPARTMEI~T PERSONNEL. The vote was unanimously in favor. REFORESTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion RESOLUTION 79-294 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PARK COMMISSION TO SERVE AS THE REFORESTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The vote was unanimously in favor. TAX FORFEIT LAND - LOTS 16,17,18 & ½ of 19, Block 8, Wychwood The Council determined to refer this item to the Planning Commission. PAYMENT OF BILLS Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to approve payment of the bills as presented on the prelist in the amount of $299,531.15 where funds are available. The vote was unanimously in favor. July 17, 1979 OTHER MATTERS Councilmember Swenson requested a report on the police grievances, the police report committee status, a park progress report, information on the building permit on Island View Drive,the status of the Lamberton property and the total expense of the clean up project. ADJOURNMENT Swenson moved and Ulrlck seconded a motion to adjourn to the special meeting on July 18, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned. ~ai-y'H~Marske, City Clerk/Treasurer 93 Leo~{ard L. Kopp, Cit~ Man~ge~ !