1982-09-21192
September 21, 1982
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council
of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 5341 Maywood Road
in said City on September 21, 1982, at 7:30 P.M.
Those present were: Mayor Rock Lindlan, Councilmembers Pinky Charon, Gordon
Swenson, and Donald Ulrick. Councilmember Robert Polston was absent and
excused. Also present were: City Manager Jon Elam, City Attorney Curt
Pearson, City Engineer John Cameron & Skig McCombs, Finance Director Sharon
Legg, Police Chief Bruce Wold and City Clerk Fran Clark; and the following
interested persons: Helen Livingston, Russ Fatness, William Kalal, William
Nelson, Patty & Steve Turcotte, Jerry Longpre, Robert Lund, Norbert Ebert,.
Willard Hillier, Mr. ~ Mrs. John Wagman, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hansen and Ron Gehring,
Patzy D-Aviv-.,.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people attending.
MINUTES
Ulrick moved and Swenson .seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the
September 7, 1982, Regular Meeting as submitted. Charon moved and Swenson
seconded a motion. to amend the Minutes of the September 7, 1982, Regular
Meeting, striking paragraph 2 and 3 of page 187 from the Minutes. The vote
on the amendment was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. The vote on
the original motion with the amendment was unanimously in favor. Motion
~` carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.- SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
A. "COUNTY ROAD 110 PROJECT"
The Mayor .introduced the persons present who are available to answer
questions.
City Attorney Curt Pearson .explained the legal procedures of these
improvements and the assessment procedure under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 429. He also explained the appeal process.
City Engineer John Cameron, explained the construction work that was
completed and the final costs. This assessment includes; curb ~ gutter,
concrete driveway aprons, and storm sewer. The new 10" watermain that
was installed as a part of this project was paid out of City funds and
not assessed back. The total amount to be assessed is $187,437.39•
The final assessment on this project is less than was anticipated.
Estimate Before Project Final Cost
Curb ~ Gutter $5.10/L.F. $3.45/L.F.
Concrete Driveway Apron 3.58/Sq.Ft. 1.53/Sq. Ft.
Storm Sewer .048/Sq. Ft. .051/Sq. Ft.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
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William Nelson - asked how many times he can be assessed for storm
sewer?
John Cameron responded that he was assessed Z when Spruce was done and
now '-z for Commerce Blvd.
Willard Hillier.- commented that. he felt the new road was a great
improvement.
John Rosch - representing the V.F,W. asked about the storm sewer. being
based on lot .drainage or street drainage.
John Cameron explained the procedure.
Norbert Ebert - asked why Peabody Road was being done now.
John Cameron explained that this is an extension of the original project
and that the County did not extend the storm sewer far
enough.
Bill Kalal - asked he the people were given credit for the sidewalk that
was done previously and assessed and torn up during the
project and .replaced.
John Cameron explained that this was not included in the assessment but
was paid for by the County.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded the .following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-247 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLE AS
PROPOSED FOR THE COUNTY ROAD 110 IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
B. "COUNTY ROAD 110 STREET LIGHT PROJECT"
City Engineer John Cameron, explained that this project was done in
conjunction with the County Road 110 Improvement Project. The background
on the new street lights i.s that originally the City was going to
refurbish the old street lights but found out it would be too expensive
and that they were extremely expensive to use so new lights were decided
upon. The amount to be assessed is $68,700.00.. The properties were
divided into two .categories, single family residential use as one and
all other uses as the second category. The charge per foot for the other
uses was computed at 1-1/2 times the residential rate.
Residential Use - $4.38/L.F,
Other Use - $6.57/L.F.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Patzy D-Aviza asked why the bases were changed.
John Cameron explained that the base was changed to accommodate the
new poles which are taller than the old ones.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-248 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLE AS
PROPOSED FOR THE 1981 COUNTY ROAD 110 STREET
LIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The vote was unanimously. in favor. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION OF LAND - FRANK H. LIVINGSTON - 5249/5251
BARTLETT BLVD. - PID #2 -117-2 2 001
The City Manager explained that the .applicant is:requesting to subdivide
Lots 17, J$ & 19 and the easterly 15 feet of Lot 32 into two building
sites with 26,700 and 23,700 square. feet of lot area plus a parcel of
91000 square feet described as "C" to be added to Tract E of Registered
Land Survey 813.. The division would allow-for proper setbacks on the
principal .structures and the detached garage. After the division, the
owner. of Tract E of RLS No. 813 would have 20.89 feet (Parcel C) fronting
on Bartlett Blvd.; the frontage for Parcel B would be 52.31 feet and for
Parcel A 67 feet. Ten feet of Lot 18 would be a private easement for
driveway and utilities for the 5249 Bartlett structure. The Planning
Commiss-ion recommended approval.
Swenson moved-and Ulrick seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-249 RESOLUTION- TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVSION/
LOT SPLIT WLTH CERTAIN STIPULATIONS - PID #24-117-24 24
0014
The vote was unanimpusly in favor. Motion carried.
B. RECONSIDERATION -.VARIANCE TO PLACE AN ATTACHED GARAGE 18 FEET TO 20.3
FEET FROM ISLAND VIEW DRIVE - KEVIN HETCHLER - 913 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE -
The City Manager stated that the Planning Commission has asked the Council
to reconsider this variance because the Hetchlers can build a detached
garage with entrance on the side (after obtaining a variance) and the
setback for this is only 8 feet off Island View Drive.
Ulrick moved. and Charon seconded a motion t.o reconsider this application
for a variance. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-250 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND GRANT A VARIANCE TO PLACE AN ATTACHED GARAGE
18 FEET TO 20.3 FEET FROM ISLAND VIEW DRIVE -
LOT 14, BLOCK 14, DEVON.- PID #25-117-24 11 0043
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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COMMENTS Z; SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked is there were any comments or suggestions from the citizens
present. There were none.
BID FOR ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLES
The City Manager explained that we received 5 .bids for 3 new or used
administrative vehicles. Police Chief Bruce Wo1d, was present and
recommended either the low bid from for ..the used vehicles of National Car.
Rental or the low bid for the new vehicles of Thurk Bros. Chevrolet.
The Council discussed the difference in the two low bids.
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-251 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM THURK
BROS. CHEVROLET FOR 3 NEW ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLES
LN AN AMOUNT NOT BE EXCEED $20,859.00
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
STAI` fl EXTERIOR OF CITY HALL
The City Manager explained that he is concerned about the condition of the
outside of the City Hall and has obtained a quote. from Minnetonka Painting
& Decorating in the amount of $1,720.00 to bleach out the water stains,
caulk all areas needing caulk, toenailing the boards, and s a;i:~ing the outside.
Swenson moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the quotation of
Minnetonka Painting & Decorating in the amount of $1,720.00 for. the above
work on the exterior of the City Hall. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
The Council then discussed .the City Hall roof leaking problem.
ISLAND PARK WELL
George-Boyer was present and presented a letter to the Council concerning
Well No. 8 and the feasibility of developing a well on the island. It stated
that the site chosen is not suitable for groundwater development as originally
thought. The Council then discussed the following possibilities:
1. Looking for another site on the island and drilling new test holes.
2. Building only a storage facility on the island and pumping from
one of the other wells in town to fill this storage tank.
3. Continuing to drill at the present location.
George Boyer will do some calculating on water usage and capacity of the
lines and get back to the Council. No action was taken.
NEW POLICE VEHICLE
Police Chief Bruce Wold has drawn up specifications for the purchase of
a 1983 squad car out of 1982 Revenue Sharing Funds. The City Attorney
suggested that these specifications be made up on a non-exclusive basis.
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Ulrick moved anal Charon seconded a motion to authorize advertising for
bids for 1 (one) 1983 squad car', with bids to open on October 12, 1982,
at 10:00 A.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
EXTENSLON OF RESOLUTION #81-2.1.6
The City Manager stated that a letter from Eden Land. Sale, Inc. has been
received, requesting a 1 year extension of Resolution #81-216, Langdon's
Landing.
Charon moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-252 RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXTENSI-0N OF RESOLUTION
#81-216 FOR ONE YEAR, UNTIL JULY 7, 1983•
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CHANGES - MAYOR ROCK LINDLAN
The Mayor submitted a Memo to the Council and some suggested central
business district changes: His suggestions were as follows:
1. Extending Auditor's Road in a straight line which would create
a 24 foot "travel lane".
2. Several changes to the parking lot East of Minnesota Federal.
3. Relocation of the auto mailbox by the Post Office.
4. Widening the sidewalk on County Road. 15.
5. Officially naming all the parking lots in the CBD, using
"directional name".
6. Ask school authorities to make their corner lot at Community
Services a double wide parking lot.
7. Making the crosswalks more visible.-
LAKE MINNETONKA TASK FORCE MEETING REPORT - MAYOR LINDLAN
The Mayor gave a brief report on the meeting that was held on September 14,
at the Water Patrol Office in Spring Park. He also submitted a 1982 Water
Patrol Report.
LETTER TO SPRING PARK
The City Manager submitted a letter that he is considering sending to
Spring Park regarding their use of City of Mound employees on a base fee
basis. The Council discussed several different ways to approach this
but left the final decision to the City Manager's discretion.
EDGEWATER DRIVE PARKING
The City Manager explained that after Ordinance #438 was adopted a letter
was sent to all the residents of Edgewater Drive asking for their opinion
of the parking restriction that was to be imposed. The feedback was. all
negative. This ordinance was never published in order to obtain the
resident's opinion before the ordinance became law.
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Charon moved and Ulrick seconded a motion directing the Staff not to
publish Ordinance #438 and repealing the same. The vote was unanimously
in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to approve the payment of the
bills as present on the pre-list in the amount of $85,519.40, when. funds
are available. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
LOT 1, BLOCK 38, WYCHWOOD
The City Attorney has asked that the following. reso}ution be .adopted and
become a supplement to an earlier resolution about Lot 1, Block 38,
Wychwood.
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-253 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TAX FORFEITED LANDS,
REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD TO SELL SAID TAX
FORFEITED LAND TO THE CITY OF MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Note of Thanks from Irene Jezorski - Thanking the Council for their
continued support for funds for the."Westonka Counseling for Older
Adults".
B. Letter to HUD_Regarding Downtown Imrprovement Program - Letter
requesting the assistance of the Area Office in securing a waiver
from 570.302 (e) (1), to allow the City of Mound to implement the
Commercial Loan Interest Write Down element of its Downtown
Revitalization Program.
C. Article from September 13, 1982, Time Magazine - Dragging Cities into
Court.
D. Letter from City Attorney on Status of Legal Case - Priscilla
Anderson case update.
E. Letter from L.M.C.D. Regarding Driftwood Shores Association Dock Permit
F. Letter from League Regarding Effect of New Tax Law on Municipal Bond
Market - The City Attorney reported that the major change will be that
bonds will have to be registered, which means more paper and more expense.
The I.R.S. is trying to have municipal bonds taxed. Thus they will
become more cumbersome and less attractive to investors.
G. Note from Metro Council Regarding New Transportation Develo ment Guide/
Policy Plan for 2000 TPP
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H. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Agenda - for September 16, 1982.
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Minutes - for August 19, 1982 &
August 30, 1982
I. Hold Harmless Agreement with Minnetonka Portable Dredging - for removal
of the tree that was blocking Lost Lake Channel.
Councilmember Ulrick gave a brief report on the Senior Citizen support
groups. and programs.
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to adjourn. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Time:- 10.:50 P.M.
lam, City Manager
Fran Clark, City .Clerk
BILLS---SEPTEMBER 21, 1882.
Air Comm
Earl F. Andersen
Autocon Industrie s
Advance Ambulance
Holly Bostrom
Blackowiak & Son.
Bryan Rock Prod
Brown Photo
Berkeley Pump Co.
F.H. Bathke
Robert Cheney
Robert Cheney
Bill Clark Standard
Coast to Coast
Continental Te}sphone
Craftsman Industries
Dyna Med, Inc.
Dept of Natural Resources
Director of Propertty Tax
Election Judges (2g)
ELMarketing
First Bank Mpls
Game Time
General Safety Equip
Genuine Parts
Glenwood Inglewood
Herbs Typewriter
Eugene Hickok ~ Assoc
Henn Coop Seed Exchange
Robert Johnson
Internat'1 Assn Chiefs Police
Koehnens Standard
Koenig :; Robin
Lampert Lbr
Lowells
LOGIS
The Laker
League of MN Cities
Doris Lepsch
Lutz Tree Serv
Lake Mtka Conserv Distr
Mound Postmaster
Metro Waste Control SAC
MN MFOA
City of Mound
McCombs Knutson
Metro Waste Control
Minnegasco
Minnesota Fire Lnc
Mound Fire Dept
96.00
46.28
37.25
436.22
329.00
94.00
839.05
118.90
172.29
20.70
334.00
1,000.00
5,838.27
116.11
l ,121.29
36.00
203.70
15.00
56.80
1,596.71
313.25
20.00
123.29
4,499.20
13.95
56.60
80.00
288.91
99.95
23.10
35.00
16.00
258.00
68.54
17.75
1,332.40
375.01
960.00
60.00
3,535.00
1998.50
300.00
841.50
75.00
35.16
9, 162.00
19,277.27
17.15
190.88
3,957.35
Mound. Locksmith
Wm Mueller ~ Sons
Ronald Marschke
Minn Comm.
Martins Navarre 66
Maple Plain Diesel
Navarre Hdwe
NW BeJI
Neitge Construction
N.S.P.
Planning ~ Develop.
Riteway Motor Parts
Rollins Oil Co.
Reo Raj Kennels
Regal Window Clean
Howard Simar
Nels Schernau
Spring Park Car Wash
Don Streicher Guns
Deloris Schwalbe
Suburban Tire
Thurk Bros Chev
Unitog Rentals
Westonka Sewer ~ Water
Widmer Bros.
John Eccles
Griggs, Cooper
Johnson Bros. Liquor
MN Distillers
Old Peoria
Ed Phillips
TOTAL BILLS
9.50
269.50
10.00
28.50
76.60
17.02
109.74
72.80
227.50
8,193.12
724.50
130.65
141.20
334.00
10.75.
265.00
8.24
89.90
6.20
30.00
45.04
79.53
217.85
4,048.75
250.50
96.00
1,846.08
2,491.70
1,144.78
738.23
3,266.88
85,519.40