1982-12-21258
December 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 December 21, 1982, at 7:30 P.M.
Those present were: Mayor Rock Lindlan, Councilmembers Pinky Charon, Robert
Polston, Gordon Swenson and Donald U}rick. Also present were: City Attorney
Jim Larson, City Engineer John Cameron, Building Inspector Jan Bertrand,
City Manager Jon Elam and City Clerk Fran Clark. The following interested
persons were present: Patzy D'Avia, Mr. & Mrs. John Wagman, Ron Gehring,
Marion Lindlan, Russ Peterson. and Gary Paulsen.
The Mayor announced that there will be 2 additions to tonights Agenda.
7a. A report from Jim Larson on the Continental Telephone rate case.
7b. A final subdivision request from Ron Gehring.
Councilmember Polston asked to have one item added to the Agenda after the
Minutes are approved.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the December 14, 1982, Regular Meeting were presented for
consideration. Swenson moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of the December 14, 1982, Regular Meeting as submitted. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR LINOLAN AND COUNCILMEMBER ULRICK
Councilmember Polston expressed the appreciation from the Council and
the City Staff for the years of service that Mayor Lindlan and Councilmember
Ulrick have served on the Council. .Councilmember Charon seconded this
motion.. ,The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Mayor and Councilmember Ulrick thanked the Council and the Staff.
PUBLIC HEARING - DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone present would like to
be heard in regard to any of the delinquent water and sewer bills proposed to
be shut-off. There were none. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The City Manager stated that the. list was down to $1,875.68.
Charon moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-318 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,875.68 AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF
TO SHUT-OFF WATER SERVICE FOR THESE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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MSA - FIVE YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
The City Manager explained that the Office of State Aid has requested that
each city submit. a five year construction program. The program is to
include sufficient projects to utilize all existing and anticipated funds
occuring during the next five years. This will only be a projection and
the city will not be held to these specific projects or schedule.
The. City Manager further explained that he and the City Engineer have
looked at the total M.S.A. system and come up with a suggested five year
program. The projected revenue will be slightly lower than $575,215•
The estimated expenditures total $594,000.
The Mayor stated that he would like to see Lynwood straighted and Auditor's
Road improved.
Ulrick moved and Polston seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-319 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A MUNICIPAL STATE AID
FIVE YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF
MOUND - FILE #6598
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
TRANSFERS
The City Manager explained that the fallowing transfers were allowed for in
the 1982 Budget:
FROM TO AMOUNT
Liquor Fund General Fund 50,000
General Fund
Elections Imp. & Equip. Cap. Out. Fund 900
Finance " " " " " 800
Parks " " " '~ " 2 000
,
Water Fund Water Debt Service Fund 52,690
Polston moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-320 RESOLUTION TO MAKE THE 1982 BUDGETED TRANSFERS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
FIREMAN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTION FOR 1983
The City Manager explained that the Council needs to .authorize the
contribution to the Fire Relief Association. The City of Mound will
contribute $33,000 as per the 1983 Fire contract material and the 1983
budget. We have levied $16,411 toward this. The rest will come from
the .five contracting cities.
Charon moved and Polston seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION.#82-321 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE
FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,000
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CONFIRMATION OF 1983 SALARIES
The City Manager thanked the Council for their input on the proposed salary
schedule. He then submitted a supplemental .list Item 4-C that he is
recommending be approved.
Ulrick moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-322 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND CONFIRM THE 1983
SALARIES SUBMITTED ON SUPPLEMENT ITEM 4-C
Discussion followed on the salaries of Fran Clark and Eugene Hoff.
Councilmember Polston suggested that the Stanton report be used for
determining all salaries. Mayor Lindlan asked that the Council go
back in 6 months and take another look at the salaries of Fran Clark
and Eugene Hoff.
Lindlan moved and Ulrick seconded the following amendment to the
original resolution.
URGING THE COUNCIL TO REVIEW THE SALARIES
OF FRAN CLARK AND EUGENE HOFF IN n MONTHS
COMPARING THEM TO THE STANTON REPORT
The vote on the original resolution was unanimously in favor.
The vote on the amendment was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
WATER CONNECTION FEE
The City Manager explained that the Water Dept. spends alot of time
opening and closing accounts for people who move, especially in the case
of rental units. He and the Finance Director are therefore recommending
that the City charge a fee of $10.00 to partially cover the cost of
changing names and taking final readings.
Swenson moved and Polston seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-323 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 82-307
RELATING TO WATER RATES BY ADDING A $10.00
CONNECTION FEE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS - PURCHASE OF A USED ROLLER
The City Manager explained that Public Works has been looking for a roller
for some time. They have now located a-good used roller (RayGo Model 2-36)
at Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. The price of this used roller would be
$7,500 with the trade in of our current roller. The warranty would be
for 30 days 50-50 parts only. Councilmember Ulrick objected to the warranty
asking that the company be approached to give a 100% parts warranty for 30
days. The Council asked if the warranty would begin when we begin to use
the roller. Geno Hoff was present from Public Works and stated yes and
that he would see if the company would go along with Ulrick's suggestion,
on the warranty.
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Swenson moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-324 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A USED
RAYGO MODEL 2-36 DOUBLE DRUM VIBRATORY ROLLER
IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500 WHICH INCLUDES THE
TRADE IN OF OUR WESTERN MODEL 35oD ROLLER
The vote was .four in favor with Councilmember Ulrick voting nay. Motion
carried.
COMMf NTS ~ SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked if there were any comments or suggestions from the citizens
present.
Councilmember Ulrick gave the following charges to the new Council:
1. To serve all the public, not special interest groups.
2. To use their best judgement without regard to political affiliations.
3. To give careful judgement to the effect of each of their decisions and
the impact these decisions will have in future years.
4. To represent him as a private citizen even though he may not be here.
5. To go forth confident that the laws of the State have established
parameters within which City Councils can work affectively for the
citizens benefit.
He then thanked the citizens of the community for the opportunity to serve
on the City Council these past 10 years, wished everyone a Merry Christmas
and to all a goodnight.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to pay the bills in the amount
presented on the pre-list of $64,687.66, when funds are available. A roll
call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE RATE CASE UP DATE - JIM CARSON
Jim Larson reported that on December 17, 1982, the Public Service Commission
issued its Order in the Continental Telephone rate case. The Company was
allowed an increase of $4,149,919. They had filed for $6.7 million, so they
were cut back $2.55 million. Of that $2.55 million, our consultant Derick
Dahlen's recommendations accounted for $913,000. The balance of the reduction
flowed from the PUC ordered 14.90% return on equity, as compared to the
18.00% return on equity requested by Continental. In summary, Mound's
participation in the case resulted in an over $900,000 cut in the proposed
increase. The .Commission decision will affect revenues by that amount
annually.
FINAL SUBDIVISION - RON GEHRING - MONTGOMERY DRIVE AT TUXEDO BLVD. -
PARCELS "A", "B", "G" AND "F", BLOCK 9, AVALON PID #19-117-23 31 0022
The City Manager explained that this item was approved for preliminary
subdivision last week and now Mr. Gehring would like a final subdivision
of the property approved. The only problem would be that the survey he
submitted late today does not include ''-z of the vacated Glamorgan Road
abutting parcels "A" AND "G". If it is not included in the survey, Parcel
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"G" would only have 5,835 square feet of lot area and would be an undersized
lot. There was considerable discussion about the fact that the vacated
street is not torrens property and the balance of the property is. Mr.
Gehring does not want to torrens the '-z of the vacated street because of
cost and time. The City Attorney advised that it would not have to be
torrens it could just be included with the torrensed parcels. The Attorney
asked if a reconveyance had been filed on this vacated street. Mr. Gehring
responded yes in 1963.
Polston moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #82-325 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FINAL SUBDtUISfON OF
PARCELS "A", "B", "G" AMD "F", BLOCK 9, AVALON
CONTINGENT UPON A CORRECTED SURVEY BEING SUBMITTED
WHICH INCLUDES ~ OF THE VACATED GLAMORGAN ROAD
IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARCELS "A" & "G";
THIS TO BE DONE BEFORE A BUILDING PERMIT IS
ISSUED
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried..
The City Manager then explained that when Mr. Gehring submitted the survey
this afternoon, he also submitted he aiso submitted a survey of Parcel "A"
with two proposed houses on it. This survey did not include 2 of the
vacated Glamorgan Road and also did not meet the 10` side yard setbacks
required in the R-3 Zoning District. Mr. Gehring has already dug the
basements for these two homes without a Building Permit. The Council
asked the Building Inspector to issue a Stop Work Order to Mr. Gehring
and referred the matter back to the Planning Commission for their
consideration of a variance.
MISCELLANEOUS/INFORMATION
A. Letter from M.P.C.A. - regarding Tonka being included in the Hazardous
Waste Site Log for December, 1982.
B. Westonka Area Chamber of Commerce - Chambers Waves Newsletter for December.
C. News Clipping "Banks, S & Ls Gear Up New Savings Accounts that will Stir
Rivalry".
D. News Clipping "Plant Closings Leave Older Workers Hurting".
E. Minnehaha Watershed District Agenda & Minutes.- Agenda from December 16,
1982, and Minutes from December 7, 1982, Meeting.
F, Metro Council Review Newsletter - December 10, 1982.
The Mayor gave a brief summary of the Lake Minnetonka Mayor's Meeting.
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Jon Elam, City Manager
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Fran Clark, City Clerk
BILLS-----DECEMBER 21, 1982
Braun Laboratories 70.00
J.P. Cooke Co. 78.17
Dixco Engraving 7.50
John Ewald 8.52
First Bank Mpls 4.00
Fire Control Extinguisher 57.50
Fire Engineering 14.95
Fire Chief Magazine 19.00
Geffre Carpet 50.00
Hawkins Chemical 99.69
Koehnens Standard 61.95
L.O.G.I.S. 1,214.33
McCombs Knutson 1,322.00
Metro Waste Control Commiss 26,126.47
Minn Comm 28.75
Metro Fone Communications 11.80
Minnegasco 3.14
Robert Cheney 334.00
Metro Waste Control 841.50
Mound Fire Dept 2,090.45
Mound Postmaster 80.00
Newhouse Builders 1,800.00
N.W. Bell Telephone 72.80
N.s.P. 3,983.24
Terry Sincheff 514.25
State Bank of Mound 13.90
20th Century Plastics 36.35
Tri State Pump 1,219.65
Uniforms Unlimited 508.79
Carroll Womack 300.12
Warner Industrial Supply 8.25
Widmer Bros 680.75
R.L. Youngdahl ~ Assoc 527.23
Xerox Corp 82.72
Griggs, Cooper & Co. 6,456.92
Johnson Bros. Liquor 7,601.76
Minnesota Distillers 1,142.70
Old Peoria 2,542.84
Ed Phillips ~ Sons 4,671.57
TOTAL BILLS
64,687.66
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