1979-10-02 REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
October 2, 1979
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 October 2, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Gordon Swenson, Benjamin
Withhart and Donald Ulrick. Absent and excused was Councilmember Robert Polston.
Also present were City Manager Leonard L. Kopp, City Engineer Wm. McCombs and
City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of September 11, 1979 were presented for consideration.
Swenson moved and Ulrick' seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of September 11, 1979 with the correction on page 113 adding after Resolution
79-367 "Councilmember Ulrick requested no further Industrial Revenue Bonds be
considered until a policy is established". The vote was unanimously in favor.
The minutes of the meeting of September 18, 1979 were presented for consideration
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion to appprove the minutes of the meeting
of September 18, 1979 as submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor.
The minutes of the meeting of September 25, 1979 were presented for consideration.
Withhart moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of September 25, 1979 as submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor.
WESTONKA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Phyllis Jessen representing the Westonka League of Women Voters appeared before --~
the Council to present two copies of the League Study of Local Government.
The Mayor expressed the City's appreciation for the efforts put forth by the
League.
STREET CONSTRUCTION
Lakewood Lane
The Mayor opened the meeting for input from Lakewood Lane residents regarding
the current construction project. The following persons offered comments or
questions:
Don Jerdee, 2521 Lakewood Lane
Fred Hanley, 2511 Lakewood Lane
Rock Lindlan, 2561 Lakewood Lane
Jim Lassek, 2431Wilshire Boulevard
John Seagard, 2531 Lakewood Lane
Withhart moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-416 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SUBMIT AN
ALTERNATIVE PLAN OF THE SAFEST AND NARROWEST INTER-
SECTION POSSIBLE AT LAKEWOOD LANE AND WILSHIRE BLVD.
The vote was three in favor with Swenson voting nay.
1978 STREETS
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-417 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #4 TO RECONSTRUCT
THE CURB AND ROAD SURFACE IN FRONT OF 1717 FINCH LANE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
CHANGE ORDER #5 -CUMBERLAND LANE
The assistant engineer explained that they have been unable to obtain a necessary
easement and suggested that no action be taken at this time. The Council concurred.
October 2, 1979
RETAINING WALL REQUEST - DEVON LANE
Wi thhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-418 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY ENGINEER TO CONSTRUCT A RETAINING WALL AT
4810 DONALD DRIVE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
AVALON EASEMENT
Withhart moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-419 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EASEMENT AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE CITY ENGINEER ON LOT 6, 7, 8 & 9 AND LOTS
18, 19, 20 AND 21, BLOCK 14, AVALON.
The vote was three in favor with Lovaasen voting nay.
CHANGE IN PARKING AREA
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-420 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CHANGE OF PLACEMENT AND
TYPE OF FENCE AS REQUIRED BY PREVIOUS COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTION FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Mr. Pflug asked about the progress in the commercial zoning ordinance.
L.O.G.I.S.
Wi thhart moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-421 RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT AGREEMENT WITH L.O.G.I.S.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE
I_ovaasen moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-422 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE VACATION OF PART OF KILDARE ROAD TO BE HEARD ON
NOVEMBER 6, 1979 AT 7.'30 P.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
0~1 SALE BEER LICENSE
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-423 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
AN ON SALE BEER LICENSE TO BE HEARD NOVEMBER 26,1979
The vote was unanimously in favor.
1980 BUDGET
The Council determined to continue this item to the next meeting.
SEWER AND WATER BOND LEVY CANCELI,ATION
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-424 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR ~IOT TO LEVY
FOR SEWER AND WATER BONDS FOR THE YEAR 1980
The vote was unanimously in favor.~
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-425 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CITY FUNDS
The vote ~s unanimously in favor.
October 2, 1979
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion to approve payment of the bills
as submitted on the prelist in the amount of $69,896.72 where funds are avail-
able. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular
meeting on October 9, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor,
so adjourned.
LeOnard L. Kopp, City Maha~F
Mary H~M~rske CMC, City Clerk/Treasurer