1983-02-0120
February 1, 1983
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, Hennepih County, Minnesota was held at 5341 Maywood Road
in said City on February 1, 1883, at 7:30 P.M ..
Those present were: Mayor Robert Polston, Councilmembers Pinky Charon, Gary
Paulsen and Russ Peterson. Councilmember Gordon Swenson was absent and
excused. Also present were: City Attorney Jim Larson, City Manager Jon Elam,
Police Chief Bruce Wold, City Clerk Fran Clark and the following interested
citizens: Roe Miles, Tom Helget, Stephen Kepke, Gerald Babb, Bruce Charon,
Mr. & Mrs. Netka, Russ Falness, Roland Beach, Pat Flynn, Steve Gronwall,
Rodney Wilkens, Tom Watson.
The Mayor opened the meeting, welcomed the people in attendance and lead the
Pledge of Allegiance. He then thanked the Girl Scouts .who provided the
cookies for the evening.
TOM WATSON - AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The City Attorney stated that they have prepared a resolution as was directed
by the Council at the last meeting. This resolution has incorporated certain
findings that the Council is required to make when considering a conditional
use permit. The criteria for these findings is found in the Zoning Ordinance
Section 23.505.1. The City Council may now adopt the resolution that has
been prepared-and add or delete conditions as they wish. It was the Attorney's
recommendation that if the Council decides to adopt other than what was
directed to be drawn up .that they would direct the City Attorney to prepare
it for the Council's consideration.
Mr. Watson submitted a Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
for the Electric Light Company to the City Council.
The Mayor stated that the public hearing was closed but that the Council would be
willing to allow anyone who wished to speak. There were no comments. He then
stated that the City Council has received two more letters this week against
the Arcade. All Councilmembers were given copies tonight.
Councilmember Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion directing the City
Manager and the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of denial for the Tom
Watson conditional use permit amendment, incorporating the provisions of the
draft resolution that was considered by the Council and preparing findings
to set forth the reasons for denial. This resolution to be returned to this
Council for final consideration at the meeting February 15, 1983•
Discussion followed. Councilmember Peterson stated that he has spoken to
a number of people this last week with regard to "youth centers" and one
of those was the Chief of Police in Stillwater. Stillwater had a similar
facility that was open for 6 years but has been closed for approximately
5 years now. It was run by a responsible individual. It had some
problems with liquor and drugs being brought in by kids from other areas
and ultimately closed because of lack of attendance. The problem with
Mr. Watson's proposal is that this would not just be a facility for Mound
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teenagers but would command attendance from miles around and a
potential for many problems.
Councilmember Charon commented that since Mr. Watson is currently
in violation of his current Arcade License, she could not see why
we were even considering an amendment to his conditional. use permit.
She stated that maybe the Council should be considering revocation
and that would have been her motion. She doesn't care what papers
Mr. Watson brings in, she still believes Mr. Thompson is involved
and the only way Mr. Watson can prove differently is to show up in
Police Chief Wold's office tommorow morning giving the City a release
to investigate his (M r. Watson's) financial background.
Councilmember Paulsen agreed and commended Councilmember Peterson
on his stand.
Mr. Watson stated that he is going to have Twin City Novelty Corp.
supplying his machines.
A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Council then discussed what should be done about the Mr. Watson's current
violations of his Arcade License, etc. The City Attorney suggested a 2 level
approach. First, have the Chief of Police and the City Manager develop a
set of facts outlining the various violations that have occurred and allow
Mr. Watson access to this list of charges and violations. Second, would
then be the setting of a public hearing so Mr. Watson has the opportunity
to respond to the specific charges and allegations being brought with
respect to his licenses.
Charon moved and Paulsen seconded a motion directing the Staff to conduct
an investigation and finding of facts and then, based on those facts, make
a recommendation to the Council on the possible action the Council should
take with regard to Mr. Watson's licenses and conditional use permit.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS ~ SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked if there were any comments or suggestions from citizens
present. There were none.
STATUS OF WATER METERS
The City Manager reported that he feels there is a solution to the problem
of the stuck meters and the Water Superintendent, Greg Skinner was there
to explain. Greg stated that of the 120 that were stuck, they are down
now to 77. Neptune has agreed to replace all the bad registers with the
new type registers fora small fee. This fixing up program will be less
costly than rewiring the entire town. This program will also help the
financing for the improvement of the Island Park water service.
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PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Mayor Polston explained that he has received a memo from Don Ulrick asking
that the City Council support him as the Private Industry Council
representative from this area. The PIC group is being formed as part of
the Jobs Training Partnership. Act and will assure representation of
educational agencies within each service delivery area.
Polston moved and Paulsen seconded a motion directing the City .Manager to
send a letter, recommending that Don Uirick be appointed as the Private
Industry Council representative from this area. .The vote was unanimously
in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. National League of Cities Congressional-City Conference - This conference
will be held March 6 thru March 8. The City Manager suggested sending
the Mayor. The Mayor asked if any of the other Councilmembers would
like to attend.
Charon moved and Peterson seconded a motion authorizng the Mayor and
the City Manager to attend the National League of Cities Congressional-
City Conference in Washington D.C. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
B. Metropolitan Council "Review" - January 21, 1983
C. Legislative Bulletin - League of Cities - Summary of Major Bills
D. Ind. School Dist. #277 - School Board Minutes - January 10, 1983 Meeting
January 17, 1983 Meeting
E. February, 1983 Calendar
F. "LPA News" - January Local Planning Assistance Newsletter
G. Twin Cities Labor Market Information - January 1983.
H. Miscellaneous L.M.C.D. Information - Grays Bay Outlet Control Report
and an article on the "Lake Lovers Ball" to be held February 10 at
Lord Fletcher's.
I. Legislative Program Approved the the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities Membership 1983-84.
CHANGE OF MEETING. DATE
y The City Manager suggested that becuase there doesn't seem to be anything
pressing for the February 8 Agenda that the Council might want to cancel
that meeting and hold a meeting after the joint meeting with the Planning
Commission on February 15, 1983•
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to change the meeting date
for the regular meeting on February 8, 1983 to February 15, 1983• The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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The City Manager then brought the Council up to date on a couple of
storm sewer situations and some administrative items.
Mayor Polston suggested that the City formulate a formal street light
policy. The City Manager stated he would send letters to some other
communities and see how then handle their street light policy.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:55 P.M. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
on Elam, City Manager
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Fran Clark, City Clerk