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January 5, 1982
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 January 5, 1982, at 7:30 P.M.
Those present were: Mayor Rock Lindlan, Councilmembers Pinky Charon, Gordon
Swenson and Donald Ulrick. Also present were City Manager, Jon Elam; City
Attorney, Curt Pearson; Water Superintendent, Greg Skinner; George Boyer of
Hickok & Associates; City Clerk, Fran Clark; and the following interested
citizens: Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Sheehan, Mrs. Gladys Watson, Randy Bickmann,
Sara Miller, Peter Ward, Vern Marsh, Steve Brown, Beth Brown, Elizabeth Jensen,
Gary Paulsen, Jayne Paasch, Eva VanDerSteeg, Patty Straub, Lorraine Jackson,
Ruby Steckel, John Hedberg, Gerald Smith, Margaret Hanson, Mike Morrison,
Pika Morrison, Mary Campbell, Ed Fithyan, Mrs. John Morrison.
Councilmember Polston was absent and excused.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the December 29, 1981, Special Council Meeting were presented for
consideration. Swenson moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of December 29, 1981, Special Council Meeting as submitted. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT
The Mayor explained the parking lot improvement proposal and that the public
hearing is continued from November 24, 1981.
The City Manager explained that since the November 24, 1981, public hearing
an abbreviated plan for the lot was presented. This plan would not include
the Bickmann property and could be done for about ½ the cost, but it would
only provide about 6 extra parking spaces and would only leave a 14' alley
way for traffic. The only problem with this plan is that it would be on
private property that the City does not have easements or leases for and
therefore unless these easements or leases are obtained the City cannot do any
improving.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for any comments from the people
present.
Peter Ward (owner of the Tom Thumb) - spoke for himself and on behalf of
Mike Mueller of Mueller's Pharmacy, who could not attend this
evening. He stated that he and Mr. Mueller are all for the
improvement because this would give the laundry between their
two stores more parking. It would also even out and pave the
area the Tom Thumb uses for deliveries. Ward stated that he
was under the impression that an easement for the property
had been given to the City. He stated that all the merchants
in this center have paid for the other lots in town and now
it is their turn to get their lot improved.
Mrs. Morrison (owner of the laundry and the property behind the Tom Thumb
where the proposed six new parking spaces would be) stated that
she felt the area should be kept as a back alley and not be
considered a street. She f61t that maybe this entire improvement
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should be a private project. She wasn't sure if she wanted
to iv~ the C~y ~ ea~mept to the pFopert¥.
The ~ayor aske~ about a ~ s~oewalk that is on the engineer's plan
for the area abutting the center in the rear and stated he felt
this was an essential item.
Pete Ward explained that the merchants did not want a 5' sidewalk
in the rear because they use the area for pick-ups and deliveries
and the sidewalk would just be wasted. At present all the dumpsters
sit on the area where the sidewalk would be put.
Mike Morrison, who has a rug service, stated that he needs to pull up
close to his back door in order to load the rugs and a
sidewalk is not what he wants.
The Council came to the following conclusions about this improvement:
1. This improvement should probably be a private project because there
are no leases on this lot like others in the C.B.D so the City
should not be ma~ntaln~ng this lot and cannot make any improvements
until easements are given.
2. An easement would have to be obtained or condemnation of the
Bickmann property before there could be any improvement of the
area behind the Tonka Building which would yield the lot the most
additional parking spaces and an adequate width of access from the
Mound Clinic Parking Lot.
3. That all the owners should sit down and explore their options for
this project because as it stands the City cannot improve private
property.
A motion was made by Councilmember Swenson and seconded by Councilmember
Charon to continue this public hearing until February 9, 1982. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Randy Bickmann stated that he felt there was no need for the City to
expend time and money on a project for private property that should be
done by the people who would benefit from the project.
COMMENDATIONS
The Mayor read the proclamations for the three retiring Planning Commission
Members, Gerald Smith, Lorraine Jackson and Margaret Hanson and presented
them with their plaques. The entire Council thanked all 3 for their dedicated
service to the community.
RENEWAL OF ARCADE LICENSE
The City Manager explained the Arcade's 60 day Special Use Permit is up
for renewal and as per the Council's request at the time of issuance, he
has a list of things that he has received complaints about.
1. The Arcade opened earlier than 2:30 P.M. on one occassion.
2. There were no bike racks installed.
3. The City did not receive a list of the machines in the Arcade
until late December.
4. He has received about 6 calls from adjacent neighbors complaining
about litter, trespassing, etc.
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The Mayor asked for any comments from the citizens present.
Mike Morrison - Since the kids have a place to go they are not hanging
around the other end of town and causing problems in
that shopping center. He has been to the Arcade and
feels the kids are posing no problem to anyone.
Pika Morrison - She is in favor of the Arcade remaining.
Mary Campbell - Has 4 teenagers living in Mound, has been to the Arcade
and has never seen any misconduct in or around it. There
is no other place for the kids to go in Mound. We should
be encouraging businesses in Mound not discouraging them.
Steve Brown - Has children that go to the Arcade and has gone himself to
check it out. There is no smoking, drugs or vulgar
language because the management doesn't allow it.
A number of other persons spoke in favor of the Arcade.
Councilmember Charon moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-1
RESOLUTION TO GRANT THE ARCADE A RENEWAL OF THEIR
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1982
The following discussion followed:
Councilmember Ulrick stated that the City Council deals with matters of
health, safety and welfare for the general public. He has already
told Watson previously that he could not vote in favor the the renewal
because he felt there was no planning done before Watson opened this
Arcade for the health, safety and welfare of the public.
Councilmember Swenson stated that businesses have never had to provide
plans to the Council for a new business.
Councilmember Ulrick stated that this is a Special Use Permit not an
approval of a commercial business.
Mayor Lindlan felt that Watson could have finished off the walls in a
more appropriate way and that it is the responsibility of Watson as
a merchant to make the Arcade a desirable place in the downtown area.
Watson stated that he did not want to put too much money into the
place until he was sure the Council would renew the Special Use Permit
and allow him to remain in business.
Councilmember Charon withdrew her resolution and Councilmember Swenson
withdrew his second.
Councilmember Charon moved and Swenson seconded a motion to table any action
on the renewal of this Special Use Permit until the January 12, 1982, Council
Meeting. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked for any comments or suggestions from the citizens present.
Margaret Sheehan (manager of the Grandview Apartments) - Who is responsible
for shoveling the sidewalks by the Grandview Apartments, the senior
citizen housing and the P.D.Q. on Three Points?
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The Mayor explained that the subject of shoveling all the new
sidewalks in town will be discussed at the January 9th Planning
Meeting that the Council is holding. The Council realizes it is
a problem.
Councilmember Ulrick asked for the floor. The Mayor granted his request.
Ulrick referred his comments back to the Arcade stating that if Watson
was willing to work with the Building Inspector, City Mananger and the
Staff to bring the Arcade up to code by a certain date, he would be
willing to vote in favor of the renewal. March 1, 1982, was the date
he had in mind.
MOUND-SPRING PARK WATER CONNECTION
The City Manager stated that the latest development with the County is
that they still may find the money somewhere other than Federal Funding
to repair the Black Lake Bridge in 1982. The County's main objective
in getting the Black Lake Bridge repair is based on a City Resolution
from 1976 stating that when the County updates all the bridges on County
Road 125 and brings the road up to date that then the City would take
over the Road.
The problem with putting in the connection with the old bridge is that
there are major differences in the connection if done with the old bridge
or done with the new bridge and the County doesn't want the responsibility
to relocate the water main if it is not done at the same time as the
repair.
The low bid contractor for the water connection will probably not hold
firm his bid for another 30 days. So the question is to approve or not
approve the bids tonight.
George Boyer, from Hickok & Associates, was present and stated that from
his conversations with the County the bridge repair has a 50/50 chance for
this summer. If the County does not repair the bridge the City would
still need permission and a permit from the County to do this water
connection and he felt that if they do not do the repair they would not
be likely to grant permission for the connection. And regardless of the
water connection, Island Park needs a new well. Mr. Boyer then explained
that the first step in drilling a new well would be to drill test holes.
He then presented some preliminary cost estimates for a new well. The
Council asked for an approximate date that the well would be completed if
acted upon immediately. Boyer responded that barring any complications
the later part of the Summer in 1982. The Council also asked what Boyer's
recommendation would be on the water connection if the well was drilled.
Boyer stated that he would not recommend the water connection at this time
if the new well is started.
Councilmember Ulrick moved the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-1 RESOLUTION TO REJECT ALL THE BIDS FOR THE SPRING
PARK- MOUND WATER CONNECTION DUE TO THE FACT
THE COUNTY HAS NOT DECIDED TO DO THE REPAIR WORK
ON THE BLACK LAKE BRIDGE
The City Attorney stated that a resolution to reject the bids is not
necessary because if the bids are not acted upon within 30 days after
the bid opening, they will automatically be considered rejected.
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Councilmember Ulrick then withdrew his resolution.
Councilmember Swenson moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-1
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ENGINEER, HICKOK &
ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
TO DRILL 2 TEST HOLES IN ISLAND PARK AND
PRESENT THEM TO THE COUNCIL ON JANUARY 26, 1982
AT THE COUNCIL MEETING
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
The City Manager informed the Council that he has written to Spring Park
relating our problems with the water connection and now the need for a new
well and is awaiting their response.
SNOW PLOW QUOTATIONS
The City Manager presented the quotes that were received on the snow plow
for the new Water Department truck. They were:
1. Berry Auto & Body, Inc. $1383.00
253 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN. 55391
2. LeHass Mfg. & Sales, Inc. $1415.00
3575 State Highway 13
St. Paul, MN. 55112
Councilmember Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-2
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE QUOTATION OF BERRY
AUTO & BODY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1383.00
FOR A SNOW PLOW
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Downtown Advisory Committee, at its December 9, 1981 committee meeting,
recommended approval of $600.00 from their budget for completion of plan
draft by Rob Chelseth.
Councilmember Ulrick moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-3
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF $600.OO
FROM THE DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE BUDGET
FOR COMPLETION OF PLAN DRAFT BY ROB CHELSETH
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PLUMBING LICENSE ORDINANCE
The City Manager explained that the plumbing license in the City has not
been increased but that there is a sentence in the ordinance that should
be deleted because it prorates the $15.OO license fee to a minimum of $5.00
which means the longer a plumber waits to renew the License the cheaper it is.
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Councilmember Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE #425
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, SECTION 26.61
OF THE CITY CODE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1982 ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
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APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR FOR 1982
Mayor Lindlan moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-4 APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER DONALD ULRICK AS
ACTING MAYOR FOR 1982
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Councilmember Charon moved and Ulrick seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-5 DESIGNATING THE LAKER AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
FOR 1982
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY
Councilmember Swenson moved and Charon seconded the following
resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-6 DESIGNATING THE STATE BANK OF MOUND AND
MINNESOTA FEDERAL (MOUND BRANCH) AS THE
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY FOR 1982
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CITY CLERK'S BOND
Councilmember Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded the following
resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY CLERKIS BOND
OF $20,000 FOR 1982
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried
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CITY TREASURER'S BOND
Councilmember Charon moved and Ulrick seconded the following
resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-8 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY TREASURER'S
BOND OF $20,000. for 1982
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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APPOINT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Counc|lmember Charon moved and Ulrick seconded the Following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-9 RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER SWENSON
AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR 1982
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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APPOINT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO PARK COMMISSION
Councilmember Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-10 RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER CHARON AS
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARK COMMISSION
FOR 1982
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
h. APPOINTMENTS TO WESTERN AREA FIRE TRAINING ASSOCIATION BOARD
Councilmember Swenson moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-11 RESOLUTION APPOINTING GERALD BABB AND DON BRYCE
TO THE WESTERN AREA FIRE TRAINING ASSOCIATION
BOARD FOR 1982
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Mayor reminded the Council of the January 9th Planning Meeting and asked
if there were any additions to the preliminary agenda that was passed out
tonight. If there are any additions, Councilmembers should get them to the
City Manager to be added to the Agenda.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilmember Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded a motion to approve the payment
of the bills as presented in the amount of $41,838.90, when funds are
available. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
AMEND AND CORRECT RESOLUTION #81-127
The City Manager explained that there was a typographical error in the
property description of the West Tract in Resolution #81-127 that was passed
on April 21, 1981. We will have to send an amended and corrected copy of
the resolution to the County.
Councilmember Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-12 RESOLUTION AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE PROPERTY
DESCRIPTION OF THE WEST TRACT IN RESOLUTION #81-127
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
The City Manager explained that Leonard Kopp has now resigned from the S.R.A
and the Cable T.V. Committee and that the Council needs to designate new people.
Councilmember Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
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RESOLUTION #82-13 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PINKY CHARON DIRECTOR
AND ROCK LINDLAN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The City Attorney has submitted summary of the new Zoning Ordinance
for publication. This will save the City a substantial amount of money
because it will not have to publish all 60 some pages of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Councilmember Ulrick moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-14 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLICATION OF THE
TITLE AND A SUMMARY OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
ADOPTED DECEMBER 29, 1981
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Swenson was asked by the Council to set up a tour of the
Western Area Fire Training facility in St. Bonifacius.
The City Manager briefly went over the following information items and
provided back-up material for the Council to go over.
1. Action Alert from the League of Minnesota Cities - Subject:
Action Needed Now to Solve Budget Crisis.
2. A letter from George M. Hansen Company to the State Senators
regarding withholding of state aid to cities and how this will
affect cities' annual financial reports.
3. A report from the League of Minnesota Cities 1981 Conference
entitled The Financial Condition of Cities-Part 1 - Subject:
Traditional and Innovative Revenue Sources.
4. An article on The Twin Cities - A Home Buyer's Quide to Location
Taxes and Services.
5. A letter from Tom Hagedorn on the I.R.S and exempt organizations.
(This has now been settled and the relief associations will
maintain their federal tax exempt status.)
6. The Minutes from Ind. School District #277 School Board Meeting.
Councilmember Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to adjourn at
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Fran Clar~l~7, cTt~y Clerk
10:30.
BILLS ..... JANUARY 5, 1982
Acro-Minnesota 119.77
Applebaums 15.03
Chapin Publishing 202.80
Holly Bostrom 262.25
Jan Bertrand 9.24
Gary Cayo 11.O6
Commissioner of Revenue 2,862.37
Calif. Tax Foundation 4.00
Robert Cheney 326.00
M.P. Dickson Elec. 170.00
Director Property Taxation 289.38
" " " 289.38
Dependable Services 33.00
Davies Water Equip 183.00
Jon Elam 15.40
Feed Rite Controls 22.66
Flexible Pipe Tool 48.16
Henn Co. Chf Police PTAC 25.00
Henn Co. Sheriffs Dept 232.00
Henn Co. Treasurer 726.00
Intrntl Conf. Bldg Officials 303.85
Lowells 12.53
The Laker 49.38
Mound Postmaster 110.76
" " 300.00
City of Mound 54.21
Mound Fire Dept 3,962.00
MN Pollution Control Agcy 80.00
N.S.P. 313.O1
Pitney Bowes Credit 26.00
PERA 2,398.81
Scott Racek 9.59
Reo Raj Kennels 139.50
State Treasurer 1,O26.48
,i ,, 15.00
Tri State Drilling 873.23
Thrifty Snyder Drug 11.O6
Unitog Rental Syst. 275.75
~acon~a R~dgev~ew Hosp 20.00
Westonka Sanitation 50.00
Intrnt! Assn Chf Police 25.00
MN State Fire Chf Assn 50.00
West Henn Human Serv. 353.00
Metro Fone Commun. 35.40
Burlington Northern 533.33
Griggs, Cooper 7,724.79
Johnson Bros. Liquor 8,310.51
Old Peoria 3,160.07
Ed Phillips & Son 5,769.14
TOTAL BILLS 41,838.90
TRANSFERS
Street to Imp & Equip Outlay 1,666.66
Park " i, ,, 333.33
Finance " ,i ,, 80.17
Elections " " 25.00
Diseased Trees" " 176.66
Sewer " i, i, 375.00
Water " " " 416.67
Cemetery " " 25.00
Street to Shop & Stores 441.56
Water " " " 388.83
Bldg Inspector ,i ,i 316.80
Police" " " 366.72
Liquor to General 1,5OO.O0