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November 17, 1~81
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
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 17, 1981, at 7:30 P.M.
Those present were: Acting Mayor Robert Polston, Councilmembers Pinky Charon,
Gordon Swenson and Donald Ulrick. Also present were City Manager, Jon Elam;
Police Chief, Bruce Wold; Secretary, Fran Clark and the following interested
citizens: Craig Henderson, Teresa Stewart (AAA). Mayor Lindlan was absent
and excused.
Acting Mayor Polston opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the November 10, 1981, Regular Council Meeting were presented for
consideration. Ulrick moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of November 10, 1981, Regular Council Meeting, as submitted. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COUNTY ASSESSOR'S REPORT
The City Manager presented a report from the County Assessor on all the
property that has been sold in Mound in the past year. He explained that
these figures and increases will be the basis for next years tax assessments
by the County.
AAA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AWARD
Ms. Teresa Stewart, representative from the Automobile Association of America,
was present to present this award to the City of Mound for 21 years without
a pedestrian fatality. There are only 276 of these awards nationwide yearly.
Police Chief, Bruce Wold accepted the award for the City of Mound.
SKELLY STATION AT THE CORNER OF WILSHIRE BLVD. AND TUXEDO BLVD.
The City Manager explained in 1965 when this property was sold by the City
restrictions and rights of re-entry from the City of Mound were attached
to this property in order to deal with junk cars and unsightlyness. Since
that time the City has passed ordinances to deal with junk cars and
unsightlyness. Therefore these restrictions and rights of re-entry from
the City of Mound are no longer necessary. Mr. Craig Henderson, a citizen
of Mound, would like to purchase this property from the Getty Oil Co.
but would like a Quitclaim Deed releasing the City restrictions and
rights of re-entry. The City Manager recommended a Quitclaim Deed to
release. Mr. Craig Henderson was present and assured the Council that
he does not want junk cars around the station either.
Swenson moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #81-376 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
QUITCLAIM DEED TO RELEASE A DEED RESTRICTION
AND RIGHT OF RE-ENTRY FROM THE CITY ON LOTS
1 AND 2, BLOCK 8, AVALON, PID #19-117-23 24 0020
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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November 17, 1981
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - 5930 AND 5932 BEACHWOOD ROAD - DISCONTINUE
WATER SERVICE
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion to set a date for a
Public Hearing to give certain property owners the opportunity to
show case why the City water supply to 5930 and 5932 Beachwood Road
should not be discontinued be set for December 8, 1981, at 7:30 P.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRESENT
Mr. Jim Whitesell, 4916 Edgewater Drive, Mound, MN. - Commented that
he felt the Minutes from November 3, 1981, should reflect that the
Sheikh attended the Minnegasco portion of the Meeting.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Swenson moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the payment of the bills
as presented in the amount of $234,O41.28, when funds are available. Roll
call voted was unanimously in favor with Mayor Lindlan absent and excused.
Motion carried.
Mayor Lindlan arrived at 7:47 P.M.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS - CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There was brief discussion on the following items:
1. Sports Arena - The spinkler system is just about finished.
2. Bay Point Apartments - Since the City has no condo conversion
ordinance we will be going by the State Laws.
3. Downtown Advisory. Committee - reminder of the meeting 11-18-81
at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Service Center.
4. Street Project - This is winding down and should soon be finished.
5. Leave of Absence - The City Policy on pregnancy leave of absence
will be:
a. up to six months unpaid leave of absence
b. use of accrued sick leave or vacation will be allowed
c. there will be no accrual of sick leave or vacation
while on leave of absence
d. the City will continue to pays it portion of the
employees insurance premiums and the employee will
be responsible for their share of these premiums.
6. Cost Breakdown for Phase II - a report from the Planner outlining
the cost breakdown for the Group Workshop/Public Input
was submitted.
BAY POINT CONDO CONVERSIONS
Mayor Lindlan brought up the Bay Point Condo conversions and discussion
followed on the following:
1. Zoning
2. Protection of existing tenants
3. Variances that past Councils have passed in regard to parking
spaces and garages.
4. Sprinkler systems.
The City Manager and the City Attorney were asked to check into other cities
condominimum conversion laws.
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ANDERSON BUILDING
The City Manager reported that the Highway State Aid person he contacted
is still checking on whether the City can do anything with this building
because it was purchased with MSA Funds. He will report when he gets
an answer.
Charon moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:20 P.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
J~/~m, City Manager
Fran Clark, Secretary
BILLS ..... NOVEMBER 17, 1981
Acro Minnesota 2.83
AirComm, Inc. 90.00
Arcon Const 144.00
Ron Bostrom 10.50
Holly Bostrom 137.50
Frank Blackowiak 62.00
Continental Telephone 1,OO1.16
Commissioner of Revenue 3,270.81
Datco Lighting 260.37
Jon Elam 34.31
First Bank Mpls 88.00
Fire Control Extinguisher 150.O5
Lyndon Griffin 875.00
Hardrives, Inc. 120,155.21
" " 34,673.21
Henn Co. Treas 11.OO
Geo. M. Hansen Co. 225.00
Illies& Sons 560.00
Internatl Assoc Fire Chiefs 45.00
Bob Johnson 2,612.85
Jones Chemicals 173.OO
LOGIS 1,424.93
Lamperts 18.57
Liquor Store Supply 7,513.77
Lutz Tree Service 955.00
Liquor Control Div. 5.00
MN Park Supervisors Assn 15.O0
City of Minnetrista 788.00
Mound Locksmiths 77.25
Minnegasco 776.12
Metro Waste Control 14,987.25
McCombs-Knutson 10,582.OO
MN Mayors Assn 60.00
Mound Fire Dept 3,340.00
,, I, ,, 1,164.00
NSP 8,255.59
Wm Mueller & Sons 2,247.50
NW Bell 60.30
Navarre Hdwe 146.33
Oxford Chemicals 63.75
Nels Schernau 7.59
S & M Sales 60.00
Francis Salden 229.00
Scherling-P~etsch 85.00
Star Tribune 170.72
Small Engine City 122.95
Time D-C 158.44
Thurk Bros. Chev 269.34
Van Water & Rogers 358.20
W|sc. Country Stone 495.00
Xerox 709.53
Griggs, Cooper 2,874.55
Johnson Bros. Liq. 5,347.88
Old Peoria 1,741.57
Ed Phillips 4,349.35
TOTAL BILLS 234,O41.28