1979-11-27 REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
November 27, 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 27, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Those present were: Mayor Tim Lovaasen, Councilmembers Gordon Swenson and
Robert Polston. CounciImembers Donald Ulrick and Benjamin Withhart were absent
and excused. Also present were City Manager Leonard L. Kopp, City Attorney
Curtis A. Pearson, City Engineer William McCombs and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Subdivision of Land - Lots 10-16 Incl. Block 15, Avalon
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-498 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Height Variance - Tonka Toys
This item was withdrawn by Tonka Toys.
Street Front Variance - Lot 8, Skarp and Lindquist's Ravenswood
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-499'~ RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE STREET'FRONT
VARIANCE.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
TAX FORFEIT LAND - LOT 1, BLOCK 3, DEVON
Polston moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-500 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
TO PURCHASE AND RESELL LOT 1, BLOCK 3, DEVON
The vote was unanimously in favor.
BEACHSIDE
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79- 501 RESOLUTION APPROVING A STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT AND
dOINT REQUEST OF BEACHSIDE DEVELOPERS, INC. AND THE
CITY OF MOUND TO BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF TAX FORFEITED LAND.
Roll call vote was unanimously in favor.
Polston moved Swenson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-502 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE FROM THE
STATE FOR A PORTION OF PARCEL 5915 PLAT 61290 -
PID # 24-117-24 22 0004 FOR STREET, UTILITIES, PARK
AND WETLAND PURPOSES
The vote was unanimously in favor.
STREET CONSTRUCTION
The City Engineer reported on the progress of the 1979 street projects.
FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARIES
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion to continue this item to the
meeting of December 4, 1979. The vote was unanimously in favor.
November 27, 1979
PARKING PERMIT
This item was withdrawn by the applicant.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Richard Hawks, 2072 Commerce Boulevard requested approval of the City Council
to allow a boys group to sell Christmas trees from their property.
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve the request to sell
Christmas trees at 2072 Commerce Boulevard. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Phyllis Jessen representing the League of Women Voters advised the Council
that the League is supporting theCommunity Action Agency concept.
The Mayor advised the Council that the Public Service Commission had recommended
denial of the Continental telephone rate increase request.
THREE WAY STOP AT IDLEWOOD AND OAKLAWN
Polston moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-503 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A THREE WAY
STOP SIGN AT IDLEWOOD AND OAKLAWN WITH A REPORT FROM
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ON THE IMPACT OF THE SIGN PLACE-
MENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS.
The vote was two in favor with Lovaasen voting nay.
COUNTY ROAD 110 CONSTRUCTION
The Council determined to continue this item until December ll, 1979.
COMMERCIAL DOCK ORDINANCE
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to continue this item until the
meeting iof Decemberll, 1979. The vote was unanimously in favor.
BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS
The Council suggested additional locations for shelters on Tuxedo and Wilshire
and Bradford and Wilshire.
PLANNING AGREEMENT
Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-504 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ISBERG, RIESENBERG AND ASSOC.
FOR PLANNING SERVICES FOR 1980
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Councilmember Swenson asked for clarification of portion of the agreement.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Lovaasen moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve payment of the bills
as submitted on the prelist in the amount of $112,605.65 where funds are
available. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor.
LUND PROPERTY
Swenson moved and Lovaasen seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 79-505 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS ON THE LUND PROPERTY.
The vote was ~ in favor~ ~~'~ ~.
RETAINING WALL PECAN AND ROSEDALE
The Public Works Director advised the Council of a problem with a retaining
wall at Pecan and Rosedale.
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ADJOURNMENT
Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to adjourn to the next regular meeting
on December 4, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was unanimously in favor, so adjourned.
~eo~ard L. Kopp~ C,ty M~na~er
Ma~y H. Marske CMC,' ~ity Clerk/Treasurer