1982-10-05205
October 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 5341 Maywood
Road in said City on -0ctober 5, 1982, at 7:30 P.M.
Those present. were: Mayor Rock Lindlan, Councilmembers Pinky Charon, Robert
Polston, Gordon Swenson. Councilmember Donald Ulrick was late and arrived
at 7:40 P.M. Also present were: City Manager Jon Elam,- City Clerk Fran
Clark.; and the.#ollowing interested citizens: Ed Behmler, Randy Bickmann,
Dr. Robert Lauer, Margaret Hanson, Bob Hanson, Mr. & Mrs. John Wagman,
Ron Gehring.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the September 28, 1982, Regular Meeting were presented for
consideration. Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of the September 28, 1982, Regular Meeting as submitted. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONTINUTATION OF C.B.D. MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLE PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor reopened the Public Hearing on the C.B.D. Maintenance Assessment
Role that was continued from the September 28th Meeting.
Councilmember Ulrick arrived.
Dr. Robert-Lauer - explained that he has submitted a letter to the City.
objecting to the amount that is credited against the
assessment for parcel #13-117-24 33 0014. He feels
this credit is too low and. represents a figure that
was agreed upon 12 years ago which does not accurately
.reflect the property value now. The lease expired
two (2) years ago and he would 1-ike to negotiate a
new lease with a larger credit.
Randy Bickmann - He had submitted a written objection to the assessment
at the meeting on September 28, 1982, and still objects
to being a member of the Centra} Business District Parking
Maintenance Plan because he provides plenty of parking
on his own property for his employees.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-263 RESOLUTION-ADOPTING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT ROLL AT $17,905.25 TO BE CERTIFIED TO
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND SPREAD OVER 1 YEAR AT 8%
INTEREST
The vote was ,unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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The Mayor stated that the C.B.D. Committee will be meeting in December,
January or February and suggested that Mr. Bickmann contact them about
being eliminated from the C.B.D.
Councilmember Ulrick stated that .the advantages far outweight the ~-
disadvantages of a program like the C.B.D. Maintenance Program. ~~
B. REVENUE SHARING PROPOSED USES FOR 1983
The City Manager explained what has been done in 1982 with Revenue
Sharing funds and that the following items are being proposed for
1983:
1. Police Car $ 7,500
2. Spring & Fall Clean-Up 10,000
3. Dump Truck (1/2 Cost) 30,000
4. Civil Defense Siren 2,000
5. Codification of Ordinances 15,000
6. Radio (Police) 500
TOTAL $ 65,000
With these expenditures in 1983, there will be a balance in the
Revenue Sharing Fund at the end of 1983 of approximately $42,493.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked for input from the
citizens present.
Ed Behmler - Stated that he hoped the City was adequately funded to
maintain the new streets.
The Mayor explained that the City has adopted a .maintenance plan
far the new streets. The City Manager went on and further explained
the Five-Year Seal Coating Plan.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing..
Swenson moved and lllrick seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-264 RESOLUTION TO SET OCTOBER 26, 1982, AS THE DATE
FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF THE REVENUE SHARING. BUDGET
Councilmember Polston stated that he would like to see some money
earmarked for Commons maintenance. The City Manager explained that
there would probably be money available from .the 1982 Revenue $hari;ng
Budget because some items may be less expensive that projected or
some items may not be done. The Council agreed to add #7 Commons
Maintenance - $10,000 to the above list that has been proposed
for 1983•
The vote on the resolution was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
POLICY ON WATER & SEWER CONNECTION FEES
The Finance Director had asked that water and sewer supplemental assessments
be dropped and considered replaced by the connection fees, 'The City Attorney
has advised that Section 20.10 of the City Code states that all costs for
water and sewer must be assessed. No action was taken on this item,
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RESOLUTIONS LEVYING DEFERRED AND SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF
FnRMAIITIFS
A. SUPP. #2879 - THREE POINTS WATER
Charon moved and Ulrick seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-265 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED AND SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES; DIRECTING
PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; AND DIRECTING CERTIFICATION
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
B. SUPP. #3180 - SANITARY SEWER
Polston moved and Ulrick seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-266 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED AND SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES; DIRECTING
PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; AND DIRECTING CERTIFICATION
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
C. SUPP. #7928 - 1979 STREETS
Ulrick moved and Polston seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-267 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED AND SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES: DIRECTING
PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; AND DIRECTING CERTIFICATION
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
D. SUPP.#7514 - 1978 STREETS
Swenson moved and Polston seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-268 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED AND SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES; DIRECTING
PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; AND DIRECTING CERTIFICATION
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
E. SUPP. #8297 - 1980 STREETS
Swenson moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-269 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED AND SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES; DIRECTING
PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; AND DIRECTING CERTIFICATION
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
FINCH LANE PARKING PROBLEM
The City Manager recommended no action on this item until further information
is obtained. The Council agreed.
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COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked for any comments or suggestions from citizens present. There
were none.
TAX LEVY
The City Manager explained in the 1982-1983 Tax Levy we have reduced
the amount needed for bonded indebtedness by $1,565.. (Line E). This
consists. of:
1. Replacing the estimated $15,000 for the G.O. Improvement Bonds of
1882 with $11,400, the actual amount needed per the bond resolution.
2. Revising the City's share of special assessments from $56,682 to
$58,727 in include the Central Business District Assessment and
additional County Road 110 assessments.
We have also reduced the amount of the special levy for liability insurance
by $8,644 for the 1970-1871 Levy as required. Instead, we are levying
this amount for the Matching Funds Program, Logis.
Ulrick moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-270 RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO
LEVY CERTAIN TAXES; APPROVING THE BUDGET
REVISION INCREASING THE GENERAL FUND TAX
LEVY TO $803,359 AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON
CITY PROPERTY TO $58,727
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINT ELECTION JUDGES FOR NOVEMBER 2, 1982, GENERAL ELECTION
Polston moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-271 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE ELECTION JUDGES AS
RECOMMENDED FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 1882
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - CBD SNOW REMOVAL
Charon moved and Ulrick seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-272 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR SNOW REMOUAL IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
TO OPEN OCTOBER 25, 1882, AT 10:00 A.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
AA. Letter from Fuel Recovery Company - Informing the City that at the MPCA
request, they will be inspecting our Interceptor Ventillating System
quarterly for explosive ,levels at a charge to the City of $50.00 per visit.
The MPCA will also be requiring us to properly grout these holes upon
abandonment which will cost from $1,500 to $2,000.
A. Letter of Resignation from the Planning Commission by Gary Paulson
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Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to accept the resignation
of Gary Paulsen from the Planning Commission and directed the City
Manager to write a thank you letter to Mr. Paulsen. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
B. Letter from Citizens Advisory Committee for Area 4 - commending the
City for its actions to close out program Years IU and V.
C. Action Alert - League of Minnesota Cities.
D. Letter from Mrs. LaVonne Blackwell - Concerns she has about the
Union Cemetery.
E. Letter from Mr. Richard Bialon and Answer from City Attorney - regarding
Sulgrove Road
F. Letter from Dept. of Transportation on C.S.A.H. 110_- Regarding setting
speed limits.
G. Article "Our Changing Society"
H. The Mayor reminded the Council of the Mayor's Meeting on October 7.
I. Development Challenges - The City Manager brought the Council uptodate
on several possible developments that would affect the downtown area
and would like the Council to give him some direction at a later date
as things progress. He is already getting legal and planning advice.
Swenson moved and Charon seconded a motion to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
on Elam, City Manager
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Fran Clark Cit Clerk
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