1979-11-06 CITY COUNCIL
November 6, 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 November 6, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Gordon Swenson, Robert
Polston, Donald Ulrick and Benjamin Withhart. Also present were City Manager
Leonard L. Kopp, Assistant City Engineer John Cameron and City Clerk Mary H.
Marske.
PUBLIC HEARING
On Sale Beer License - Branty's Restaurant
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper
of the notice of public hearing on said on sale beer license. Said affidavit
was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then opened the public hearing 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 Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-465 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE
BEER LICENSE TO BRANTY'S
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Vacation of Part of Kildare Road
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion to accept the recommendation of the
Public Works Director and direct the staff to refund the application.
Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion to continue this item until November
13, 1979. The vote was unanimously in favor.
VARIANCE REQUEST - LOTS 10 & 11, BLOCK 14, SETON
Ulrick moved and Polston seconded a motion to continue this item until November 13,
1979. The vote was unanimously in favor.
STREET CONSTRUCTION
Retaining Wall - 4667 Hampton Road
Ulrick moved and Polston seconded a motion to construct the retaining wall requested
with the stipulation that the project pay one third of the cost and the other
two thirds be assessed to the property owner. Roll call vote was two in favor
with Swenson, Lovaasen and Withhart voting nay. Motion failed.
Retaining Wall - Stirlin9 & Tuxedo
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-466 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EN-
GINEER AND AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAINING WALL
AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Ann Thomas an observer for the League of Women Voters introduced herself and
informed the Council that a League member will be observing future meetings.
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1978 AUDIT
J. Gregory Murphy representing George M. Hansen, Auditors briefly described
the City's financial status and answered questions posed by the Council.
The Council requested the staff prepare a report on procedures to implement
the suggestions made by the auditor for the November 27, 1979 meeting.
911 PLAN FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-467 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATION OF THE
FINAL 911 PLAN FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
SWENSON AGENDA REQUEST
Councilmember Swenson expressed concern regarding the amount of overtime being
put in by the police officers. The Chief of Police explained that injury on
duty accidents had left the department short handed and all other officers are
putting in overtime to cover the shift schedule.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND CRITERIA
Swenson moved and Withhart seconded a motion to set a minimum bond sale at
$175,OOO and a minimum escrow amount of $2,500. The vote was unanimously in
favor.
Withhart moved and Swenson seconded a motion to continue this item until
November 13, 1979. The vote was unanimously in favor.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-468 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CITY FUNDS
The vote was unanimously in favor.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Withhart moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve payment of the bills as
presented on the prelist in the amount of $63,971.04 where funds are available.
Roll call vote was unanimously in favor.
WINE LICENSE APPLICATION
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-469 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF THE WINE LICENSE
APPLICATION FEE TO THE HOUSE OF MOY.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSED
Councilmember Withhart informed the Council of a retreat this coming weekend
for the staff and elected officials with the West Hennepin Human Services Board.
Withhart moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion requesting the Mayor to write a
letter to the City of Mound employees regarding their generous response to the
United Way campaign. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Polston moved and Withhart seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-470
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OFFICES TO BE CLOSED
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1979 TO ALLOW THE CITY EMPLOYEES
AN EXTENDED THANKSGIVING BREAK.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
November 6, 1979
Councilmember Polston requested the City staff investigate the possibility
of selling revenue bonds for the construction of a facility for the public
works department and the public safety department.
Councilmember Ulrick requested the City Clerk to call roll call votes on
a rotation basis.
PURCHASE OF FILL FOR ISLAND PARK PARK
Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-471 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO PURCHASE FILL FOR ISLAND PARK PARK FROM THE
GLEN LITFtN COMPANY AT THE PRICE OF $4.00 PER YARD
DELIVERED.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
The Public Works Director advised the Council of a water line break and
the problems created when property owners make inadequate repairs to their
line from the City mains.
The City Manager advised the Council of the County's plan to replace water
main on County Road IlO.
ADJOURNMENT
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular
meeting on November 13, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor,
so adjourned.
Mary H./l~ars'ke' CMC, City Clerk/Treasurer
Leonard L. Kopp, City Manager