1983-05-1782
May 17, 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, Hennepin County., Minnesota, was held at 5341 Maywood Road in
said City on May 17, 1983, at 7:30 P.M.
Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Pinky Charon, Gary Paulsen,
and Russ Peterson. Councilmember Swenson was absent and excused. Also present
were: City Attorney Curt Pearson, City Engineer John Cameron, City Manager
Jon Elam and City Clerk Fran Clark.
Councilmember Paulsen asked that the Council recognize that today is Syttende
Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day).
MINUTES - ~ ~.
The Minutes of the April 26, 1.983, Special Meeting were presented for consideration.
Charon moved and Peterson seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the
April 26, 1983, Special Meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor.
The Minutes of the May 3, 1983, Regular Meeting were presented for consideration.
Peterson moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the
May 3, 1983, Regular Meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for any comments from the citizens
present on the list of delinquent utility bills. There were none. The Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the fo llowing resolution.
RESOLUTION #83-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2,1~Y5.88 AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO
SHUTOFF WATER SERVICE FOR THESE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP - B-1 TO R-4 - LOTS 24, 25,
2 ~ 27, BLOCK 3, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT "F"
The City Manager explained that the Planning Commission has recommended denial
of the proposed amendment and he thought that Dow-Sat of Minnesota the City's
cable T.U, company has made an offer on this property so this could be the
reason no one representing this item was present.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for any comments on the rezoning.
There were none. The City has received one letter from Lillian Vukas against
the rezoning. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to deny the proposed amendement to
the zoning map. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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The next item on the Agenda was a public hearing fora conditional use
permit for Lats 24, 25, 26 & 27, Block 3, Shirley Hills Unit "F". This
item was skipped because Item A was denied.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were no comments. or suggestions from citizens present.
ORDINANCE - ADDING SECTION 25.11, 25.11.1 AND 25.11.2 RELATING TO ISSUANCE
OF OPEN BURNING PERMITS
The City Manager explained that in order to have the Fire Chief authori-.zed
to receive applications and issue open burning permits, the Council must
adopt Minn. Rule APC 8 as the guideline to be used in issuing open burning
permits.
Peterson moved and Charon seconded the following.
ORDINANCE #448 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTIONS 25.11, 25.11.1, AND 25.11.2
TO THE CITY CODE RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF BURNING PERMITS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
3.2 BEER PERPIIT - MOUND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Peterson moved and Polston seconded a motion to authorize the issuance of
a Charitable Organization 3.2 Beer Permit to the Mound Volunteer Fire Dept.
for June 10, 1983 to June 12, 1983. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
MOUND DEPOT USE
The City Manager reported that Nancy Lauderdale has. asked to use the Depot
area at Mound Bay Park on Wednesday evening, May 17, 1983, as a gathering
place for those desiring to publicly destroy their rock records. This is
an administrative item and does not need Council approval. The City Manager
just wanted the Council to be aware of what was going to happen.
MOUND TROLLEY BOAT CENTER, INC. - AMENDED OPTION AGREEMENT
The City Manager reported that the Mound Trolley Boat Center, Inc. has signed
the Option Agreement on the Lost Lake property but has amended one portion.
That portion is number 4 which, if the Council accepts it will read as follows:
" 4. Mound Trolley Boat Center, Inc. may become a defendant or may be named
as an interested party in the property registration action. They hereby agree
that they will not oppose the City's efforts~to register the property:"'
The City Attorney did not foresee any problem with the amended item.
Charon moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #83-85 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMENDED OPTION AGREEMENT
ON THE LOST LAKE PROPERTY
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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REFUND OF LICENSE FEES (RESTAURANT AND DANCEHALL) - TOM WATSON
The City Manager explained that Mr. Watson has asked that the fees for the
Restaurant and Dancehall Licenses be refunded. $200 for the Dancehall and
$5 for the Restaurant. He went on to explain that Mr. Watson has four
extra machines in his arcade which he did not have licenses for. The amount
of the license fees for these machines is $100.00. He suggested deducting
the $100.00 from the $205.00, leaving a net refund of $105.00. The Council
agreed.
Charon moved and Peterson seconded a motion directing a refund to Mr. Watson
of $205.00 with $100.00 deducted for machine licenses that were not obtained
($25.00 per machine - 4 machines). The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
The City Manager pointed out that the City has received a letter from Mrs.
Moy's attorney stating that Mr. Watson has been legally evicted from the
site.
REFUND FOR REZONING APPLICATION - VERN VEIT, LOST LAKE SUBDIVISION
The City Manager reported that Mr. Veit has requested a refund of the
$100.00 he paid fora rezoning application which was denied. The City
Manager is recommending denial of this request because the City incurred
legitimate costs reviewing this application and it would not be a good
policy to refund fees when the request is denied.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to deny the request for a
refund of the $100.00 rezoning application fee for Mr. Vern Veit. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1983 STREET REPAIR PROGRAM - PLANS ~ SPECS - SET BID OPENING DATE
The City Manager reported that all the Mound street repairs have now been
coordinated into one package and are ready to be approved and a date set
for the bid opening. They are:
1. Bituminous Overlay on Cemetery Road
2. Bituminous Replacement, Ridgewood Road (Watermain Break)
3. Bituminous Curb Replacemenfi
4. Basketball Court, Brookton Park
5. Concrete Curb and Gutter Replacement
6. Sidewalk Construction., County Road 15
7. Halsted Avenue Street Improvement, Alternate 1
Since this list was made 2 more items need to be added:
8. Woodcrest of Mound 3rd Addition Miscellaneous Repair Work on Setter
Circle and Deerwood Lane
9. Central Business District (C BD) Parking Lot
The suggested bid opening date is June 6, 1983, 10:30 A.M.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #83-86 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE 1983 STREET REPAIR PROGRAM ITEMS 1-9 AND
ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TO BE OPENED
JUNE 6, 1983, AT 10:30 A.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1983 FIRE HALL ADDITION - PLANS & SPECS - SET BID OPENING DATE
The City Manager explained that this addition will be a storage area and
will be funded from the 1983 Fire Capital Outlay Budget. The plans and
specifications were submitted for approval.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #83-87 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE 1983 FIRE HALL ADDITION AND ORDERING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TO BE OPENED JUNE 6, 1983,
AT 10:00 A.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CABLE T.V. FRANCHISE ORDINANCE SUMMARY
The ordinance summary of Ordinance #446 City of Mound Cable T.V. Franchise
was submitted for approval.
Paulsen moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #83-88 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ORDINANCE SUMMARY FOR
ORDINANCE #446 - CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER TRUCK
The Fire Department is in need of a new pumper truck. They have prepared
plans and specification for the pumper truck and would like Council approval.
Financing would be thru five year certificates of indebtedness.
Because other communities contract with Mound for fire protection are
paying part of the cost of new equipment, the Fire Dept. will be inviting
the area contract cities in to discuss the purchase of this new pumper.
Polston moved and Charon seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #83-8g RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR A NEW PUMPER TRUCK FOR THE FIRE DEPT.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
A bid date will be set later after discussion with the other contract cities.
GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS
The City Manager submitted a memo on the problem of gravel driveways washing
down into streets and storm sewers. The Council discussed this briefly.
No action was taken.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Paulsen moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the bills as presented
on the pre-list in the amount of $172,929.99, when funds are available. A
roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CHANGE ORDER - MOUND BAY PARK - LAWCON
The Park Director is asking that the Counci] consider sodding Mound Bay Park
instead of seeding because it will make the park usable now. The cost of
8000 yards of sod should be within $200.00 of the total project budget.
Charon moved and Peterson seconded a motion to approve Change Order #1
Lawcon, Mound Bay Park, in the amount of $8,550.00 for the sodding of
the park. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS/INFORMATION
A. Westonka Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - May, 1983.
B. Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs - May Events and Calendar.
C. L.M.C.D. - "Save the Lake" Campaign letter.
D. American Legion Post #398 Gambling Report for April, 1883.
E. Ehlers & Associates - Newsletter May 1, 1983.
F. Memo from Mark Andrew, Hennepin County Board - Re: Shade Tree Program.
G. Minutes - The Planning Commission Meefiing April 25, 1883.
H. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Notice of Annual Meeting
May 26, 1983.
I. Letter from. Minnesota Dept. of Energy, Planning and Development regarding
Minnesota Energy Conservation Service (MECS)
PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Mayor Polston appointed Councilmember Gary Paulsen as Council Representative
to the Planning Commission until Councilmember Swenson who is ill returns.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
n Elam, City Manager
Fr~a~~ Cli ty C~~rk
BILLS-----MAY 17, 1983
Air Comm 1,050.00 Anthony's Floral 25.00
Acro Minnesota 10.67 Acro Minnesota 161.25
Blackowiak ~ Son 56.00 Badger Meter 444.20
Babler Automotive 23.00 Holly Bostrom 138.00
Butch's Bar Supply 195.56 Berry Auto 13.70
Bill Clark Standard 4,108.30 Jan Bertrand 12.05
Robert Cheney 334.00 B ~ M Proclean Serv 50.00
City Club Distributing 3,034.75 Continental Tele 1,103.99
Chapin Publishing 37.20 Gary Ca yo 2.50
Coast to Coast 38.71 Empire Crown Auto 10.00
Coca Cola Bottling. 122.00 First Bank Mpls 16.00
Day Distributing 2,742.30 Eugene Hickok 12,576.12
Jon Elam 11.00 William Hudson 3.76
East Side Beverage 3,346.46 J.B. Distributing 51.84
Feed Rite Control 218.40 Johnson Paper 75.86
Glenwood Inglewood 43.$0 Robert Johnson 14.30
Genuine Parts 53.07 Internatl City Mgmt Assn 244.00
GMG Truck Center 69.92 Island Park Skelly 1,136.00
Illies ~ Sons 882.25 Kromer Co. 646.70
Kool Kube Ice 104.00 LOGIS 1,610.39
Herman Kraft 49.50 The Laker 171.35
Koehnen Standard Serv 162.36 Lyman Lumber 153.47
Lehn Electric 372.35 Doris Lepsch 30.00
Lawco Co. 237.47 Lutz Tree Service 3,795.00
Miller Davis 5.05 McCombs Knutson 3,882.00
Marina Auto Supply 414.50 Minnegasco 6.28
Minnegasco 1,428.26 MN Recreation ~ Park 96.00
Mound Fire Dept 4,820.00 Minn Comm 28.75
Mound Locksmith 38.00 Mpls Oxygen 21.00
Mound Super Valu 15.59 Navarre Hdwe 150.41
Wm Mueller ~ Sons 1,488.29 Popham Haik 1,519.85
Mtka Portable Dredge 3,000.00 Pitney Bowes 55.50
Northland Elec Supply 100.78 Reo Raj Kennels 109.00
N.S.P. 8,808.41 Real One Acquisition 335.03
A.J. Ogle Co. 1,801.15 SOS Printing 56.85
Pepsi Cola/7 Up 238.50 State Treas. .15.00
Pogreba Distributing 3,560.55 Timberwall Landscaping 605.60
Porter Seal 17.31 Unitog Rentals 137.91
Regal Window Clean 10.75 Griggs Cooper 2,804.98
SOS Printing 312.20 Johnson Bros Liq. 3,170.10
Nels Schernau 10.23 Lakeland Ford Truck 57,880.65
Shepherds Laundry 53.00 Metro Waste Control 26,126.47
Spring Park Car Wash 122.80 Old Peoria Co. 1,010.87
Don Streicher Guns 40.30 Mike Palm 150.00
T & T Maintenance 50.25 Ed Phillips ~ Sons 2,504.55
Twin City Home Juice 19.20 John A Richards 60.00
Thorpe Distributing 4,080.15 Dr. Bernie Rottach 6.00
Widmer Bros. 512.70 Mike Savage 150.00
Water Products 579.00 Thompson-Faaberg 579.44
Westonka Sports 65.00 Anne Tobias 65.00
Winner Industr' 22.23
-1 ,/ ~~ _ _ ~ n TOTAL BILLS T72,929.99
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