1979-10-23134
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
October 23, 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 23, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Gordon Swenson, Robert
Polston and Benjamin Withhart. Also present were Acting City Manager Mary H.
Marske, City Attorney Curtis A. Pearson and Assistant City Engineer John Cameron.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of October 9, 1979 were presented for consideration.
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting
of October 9, 1979 as submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING
Vacation of Cumberland Road from Stratford to Tuxedo
The Mayor reopened the public hearing and persons present to do so were afforded
an opportuntity to express their views thereon. The following persons presented
questions or comments:
M. L. Syckes, 5900 Beachwood
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-450 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF CUMBERLAND ROAD
FROM STRATFORD TO TUXEDO.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COUNTY ROAD 110 PARKING - COMMERCE BOULEVARD
Mr. A1 Herzog of the Hennepin County Highway Department was present to explain
two alternatives the County proposes for the parking problem on Lynwood Boulevard
and Commerce Boulevard. Person presenting comments or questions included:
Mike Mueller
George Shepherd
Dr. Kenneth Romness
Councilmember Ulrick arrived at 8:20 p.m.
Withhart moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to approve the County alternate
#2 with a ten foot parking lane. Roll call vote was Withhart and Lovaasen in
favor and Ulrick, Polston and Swenson against, the motion failed.
Polston moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to refer this item back to the County
requesting they consider matching the proposed sidewalk to the existing sidewalk
and provide parallel or angular parking along the interior sidewalk. Roll call
vote was Ulrick, Polston and Swenson in favor and Withhart and Lovaasen against,
motion passed.
STREET CONSTRUCTION
The Assistant Engineer advised the Council that the Cumberland Road easements had
been negotiated by the Mayor and engineer.
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-451 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE Er~GINEER AND ATTORNEY TO
DRAFT THE NECESSARY EASEMENT AND REPLACE A 2" DIAMETER
TREE NOT TO EXCEED $1,300.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
October 2~ 1979
Larson Retaining Wall - Monmouth Road
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-452 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENGINEER
TO CONSTRUCT A RETAINING WALL AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $1,600.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - PID 13-117-24 32 O125
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-453 RESOLUTION CORRECTING AN ERROR IN THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
OF 1978 MOUND STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND ADOPTING A SUPPLE-
MENTAL ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 429.071
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-454 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY STAFF TO INVESTIGATE THE
POSSIBILITY OF VACATING CHURCH ROAD
The vote was unanimously in favor.
INDIAN MOUND PARK & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Chuck Reisenberg was present to inform the Council of the status of the C.D.
grant application. The Council concurred with the recommendation of the planner.
H.U.D. GRANT
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-455 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE H.U.D.
YEAR VI GRANT TO BE HEARD ON DECEMBER 4, 1979 AT 7:30 P.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
JOINT MEETING - COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
The Council determined to set a joint meeting date with the Planning Commission
on November 12, 1979 and possibly continued on November 20, 1979 and the City
Planner will set the agenda.
H.U.D. GRANT TO PAY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-456 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF GRANT FUNDS AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE STAFF TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TAX FORFEIT LAND - LOT 3, BLOCK 27, WYCHWOOD
The Mayor advised the Council that the property has changed ownership and the
new owner will resubmit the request to purchase the property.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
No comments or suggestions were presented at this time.
BINGO PERMITS
Mound Fire Department Auxiliary
Ulrick moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-457 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A BINGO PERMIT
TO THE MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
October23,1979
Tonka Alano House
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-458 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A BINGO PERMIT
TO THE TONKA ALANO HOUSE
The vote was unanimously in favor.
WATER REVENUE BOND LEVY
Ulrick moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-459 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR NOT TO LEVY
$20,918.63 FOR 1976 WATER REVENUE BONDS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-460 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS TO BE HEARD NOVEMBER 13,
1979 AT 7:30 P.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
ORDINANCE CHANGE - SECTION 26.06
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance herein
quoted by title:
ORDINANCE 402
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26.06 SUBSECTION (C)
OF THE CITY CODE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR GARAGE
LOCATIONS
The vote was unanimously in favor, so ordained. See Ordinance Book page
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion to approve the payment of the bills
as submitted on the prelist in the amount of $59,868.72 where funds are available.
Roll call vote was unanimously in favor.
HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT PAYMENT REQUEST
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion authorizing payment of claims submitted
under the Home Improvement Grant program in the amount of $4,392,89. The vote w~s
unanimously in favor.
FALL TRASH PICKUP
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-461 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE pUBLIC WORKS D!RECTOR TO CONTRACT
WITH WOODLAKE SANITATION FOR THE FALL TRASH p!CKU? NOT!NG
THAT OTHER QUOTES WERE SOUGHT BUT WERE UNATTAINABLE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TYPEWRITER PURCHASE
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-462 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE TyPE~R!TERS
FOR A TOTAL OF $2,358 BEFORE THE PRICE !NCREASE,
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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October 23, 1979
PAYMENT REQUEST - TREE REMOVAL
Withhart moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-463 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $1,867.50 TO
EAGER BEAVER TREE SERVICE FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
The vote was unanimously in favor.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-464 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
TO CITY EMPLOYEES TO $.19 PER MILE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1,
1979.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION REGARDING SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING.
Ulrick moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to table this resolution. The vote
was four in favor with Polston voting nay.
OTHER MATTERS DISCUSSED
Councilmember Swenson asked about the Zulke property at 4705 Island View Drive
and the bus garage drainage and asked the attorney to explain his letter regarding
the telephone case.
Councilmember Withhart commented on the Third Stone Music matter and suggested
the Council consider an ordinance setting time limits for Trick and Treating.
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion to refer the suggestion of solar
heating systems to the City Planner for input. The vote was unanimously in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Ulrick moved and Withhart seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular meeting
on November 6, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned.
Mary H.~larske CMC, City Clerk/Treasurer
Mar'y ~. Marske, Acting City Manager