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1983-12-20December 20, 1943 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 Raad in said City on December 20, 1983. Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Pinky Charon, Phyllis Jessen~ Gary Paulsen and Russ Peterson. Also present were: City Manager Jon Elam, City Attorney Curt Pearson, City Engineer John Cameron, Police Chief Bruce Wold, Building Official Jan Bertrand, Finance Director Sharon Legg, City Clerk Fran Clark and the following interested citizens: Larry Connolly, Ed Monette~, Lou Beasley. The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance, specially welcoming the Boy Scout Troup that was present. MINUTES The Minutes of the December 6, 1983, Regular Meeting were presented for consideration. Paulsen moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the December 6, 1983, Regular Meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. The Minutes of the December 13, 1983, Special Meeting were presented for consideration. Jessen moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the December 13, 1983, Special Meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING - CONSULTANT'S REPORT Brad Lemberg from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc. was present to go over the Public Works Building Feasibility Study they have done for the City. He explained that the report includes information on site selection, needs, preliminary cost estimates, floor plan and elevation sketches. He went. over all the above with the Council and stated that his recommendation for a site is a 3 plus acre site~off of Westedge Blvd. for various reasons listed in the report. Cost estimates are between $~01,28~4 and $553,35. The building would be approximately 18,000 square feet and be partially earth sheltered. The City Manager stated that the goal for having a new public works building is to have everything centralized in one area and not have to use Lost Lake, the Anderson Building and storage in Tonka's building. The Council discussed possible ways to finance the building either by a referendum vote or general revenue bonds. Councilmerriber Paulsen stated that he has reservations about the site on Westedge Blvd. because of the road being in Minnetrista; the railroad bridge would not allow passage of equipment; the site would be ideal for a future park because of the creek flowing thru it; the area is not isolated and could be developed in the future; the property. adjacent to it has been maintained by the owners as a 1 December 20. 1983 wildlife area. Because of the above Councilmember Paulsen felt the site should not be considered. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager put this item on the Agenda for the January 7 Study Meeting at which time all the sites can be looked at in more detail. CASE #83-268 - ED MONETTE. 2919 HOLT LANE. LOT 4, BLOCK 19~ MINNESOTA SUMMER BAPTIST ASSEMBLY. LOT SIZE VARIANCE The City Manager explained that the applicant wishes to replace a portion of a collapsed foundation wall. The reason this item is before the Council is that the R-3 Zoning District requires a lot size of 6,000 square feet and this parcel has 4,273 square feet. The floor area required is 840 square feet and the present floor area of the structure in 1040 square feet on the main floor. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the lot size varianace to allow the structural repairs. Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X83-220 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COM HISSION RECOM HENDATION TO APPROVE A LOT SIZE VARIANCE TO ALLOW STRUCTURAL REPAIRS ON LOT 4~ BLOCK 6. MINNESOTA SUMMER BAPTIST ASSEMBLY - PID X23-117-24 42 0073 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. CASE X83-269 - LOU BEASLEY. 1932 SHOREWOOD LANE LOTS 8 & 9. BLOCK 2~ SHADYWOOD POINT. LOT SPLIT/SUBDIVISION The City Manager explained that Mr. Beasley would like to sell 15 feet of Lot 8 to his neighbor, Mr. Johnson, who also owns Lot 7. This would give Mr. Johnson 9,460.75 square feet of lot area so that his lot would be within 10% of the 10,000 square feet required for a building site. Mr. Johnson would then tear the cabin on Lot 7 down and build a new house. Mr. Beasley's parcel would still he 12, 1 80.5 square feet in lot area but the remaining portion of Lots 8 and 9 have a boathouse w hick would have a zero foot sideyard setback. The Plan- ning Commission recommended approval of this subdivision request with the stipulation that if any structural changes or additions are made to Lot 8 except the Nally 15 feet and Lot 9, Block 2, Shadywood Point, it would come back to the Planning Commission and further that the required off-street parking be provided. Charon moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X83-221 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FINAL SUBDIVISION FOR LOTS 7, 8. 9. BLOCK 2. SHADYWOOD POINT - PID ~'S 18-117-23 23 0010 AND 18-117-23 23 0009 2 December 20, 1983 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS The City Manager explained that Mrs. Fillbrandt has resigned from the Planning Commission which leaves a vacancy and three other positions expire on December 31, 1983. The Council discussed the appointments. Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #83-222 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT GEORGE KINSER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF JOANNE FILLBRANDT - TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 1984 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X83-223 RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT ROBERT BYRNES, GEOFF MICHAEL AND FRANK i~TEILAND TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR 3 YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1986 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF 198 POLICE CAR The City Manager stated that the Police Dept. had budgeted for a new squad car in 1984. Brookdale Ford won the bid from the Hennepin County purchasing group. The Police Chief has recommended purchasing the new squad from them because he doesn't believe the City can do any better on the price on their own. Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to authorize the purchase of a new 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria squad car from Brookdale Ford for a price of X10-633.80. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: .1984 REVENUE SHARING BUDGET The City Manager stated that the following are proposed for the 1984 Revenue Sharing funds: Wetlands Survey $ 3,000 Depot Upgrading 10,000 Commons Maintenance 5000 Small Pick-Up Truck - Park Dept. 8 000 Summer Maintenance Help 5000 Spring & Fall Clean-Up 12 000 Mini-Computer 6 000 Electronic Letter Opener 1,000 TOTAL $ 50,000 3 December 20. 1983 The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for input from the public on the proposed uses. There were no comments. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The Mayor suggested that the City consider adding to the proposed uses the installation of lighting in the lower parking lot behind the Mound State Bank. Snyder Drug Store and Netka's Furniture. The City Manager had spoken to these businesses and they are willing to share the cost of installing that lighting. Jessen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #83-22~ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED REVENUE SHARING BUDGET AS AMENDED ADDING LIGHTING FOR THE LOWER PARKING LOT BEHIND THE BANK, DRUG STORE AND NETKA~S IN THE AMOUNT OF #500 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment on their delinquent utility bill. There were no comments. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X83-225 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF #3,395.42 AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. MAP OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM The City Manager explained that the City Engineer has presented a quotation for drafting a water distribution map. The. cost is estimated at $4128.00. This map is needed because Mound does not have a reproducible map of the water distribution system. This could be paid for out of the Water Fund and would be a great help to the Water Department. The Council discussed this project. Charon moved and Peterson seconded a motion to authorize the City Engineer to prepare a map of the water distribution system for Mound at an estimated cost of 54-128.00. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. S.~WER RATE ANALYSIS The City Manager presented the Council with a rate analysis. for the Sewer Fund for 1984. He stated that because of the MWCC rate in- 4 December 20, 19d3 crease, this year and in previous years, we would have to increase sewer rates 41~ to make the Sewer Fund, which is already in a deficit position, balance. This he knew would be impossible to do so the only other- way to handle this would be to increase rates by 16.1 which will leave the Sewer Fund in a deficit position of around $100,000. He gave the Council a copy of a report written by Bill Joynes regarding the MWCC and their sewer rates having increased over 400 percent in the last ten years due to excessive wages and fringe benefits being paid by the MWCC. The City Council asked that the City Manager prepare a letter to Mound residents explaining the need to increase the sewer rates which could be included in the first billing for 1984. Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #83-226 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1984 SEWER RATE SCHEDULE The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF 198 CITY EMPLOYEE'S SALARIES The City Manager presented the salaries that were approved in the Budget process. Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #83-227 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 1984 EMPLOYEE SALARIES AS PRESENTED The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PAYMENT REQUESTS- A ~ K CONSTRUCTION K i~TEBCO TANK, 1983 i~1ATER IM- PROVEMENT PROJECT Charon moved and Peterson seconded a motion to approve the payment requests of A & K Construction, for the booster pump station, in the amount of $18,601.57 and Webco Tank, for the standpipe, in the amount of $7,413.75, both in conjunction with the 1983 Water Improvement. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS Peterson moved and Jessen seconded a motion to approve the bills as presented on the .pre-list in the amount of X58,579.85, when funds are available. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. The City Council then adjourned at 8:25 P.M. to go into Executive Session regarding pending litigation. 5 December 20~ 1983 The City Council resumed the Council Meeting at 8:40 P.M. The City Attorney gave the background for the against the Tonka Corp. for delinquent sewer cr that the City has been trying to negotiate a delinquent sewer charges but no settlement has the Council is now asking the City Attorney to against them. possible litigation urges. He explained settlement of these yet been reached anal commence litigation Paulsen moved and Charon seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #83-228 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO COMMENCE LITIGATION AGAINST TONKA CORPORATION FOR DELINQUENT SE{~1ER CHARGES A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS A. Ehlers & Associates Newsletter for December 1983. B. American Legion Post 398 Gambling Report for November 1983. C. Letter from Metro Council regarding senior citizen van. D. Report on the City water system for 1983 from the State Health Dept. Paulsen moved and Charon seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. ~/~~ on Elam City Manager Francene C. Clark City Clerk 6 BILLS-----DECEMBER 20, 1983 Bradley Exterminating 19.00 Holly Bostrom 162.00 Blackowiak ~ Son 95.00 Davies Water Equip 147.92 Dictaphone 37.25 Jon Elam 6.65 First Bank Mpls 4.00 General Fire Equip 164.00 Henn Co. 1,382.50 Hecksel Machine Shop 10.00 Island Park Skelly 219.60 Koehnen's Standard 56.95 K i; K Sa 1 es 342.92 The Laker 79.09 City of Minnetrista 25..00 McCombs-Knutson 1,379.00 Mound Locksmiths 3.00 MacQueen Equip 70.88 Minn Comm 28.75 Metro Fone Communications 23.60 Minnegasco 315.98 N.W. Bell Tele 270.05 N.s.P. 4,149.27 Popham, Hai k, Schnobrich 1,295.17 Paper Calmenson 962.00 Winner Industries 3.16 Water Products 89.72 Widmer Bros. 976.50 Dept of Property Taxation 48.80 Griggs, Cooper 3,144.87 Johnson Bros. Liquor 2,388.15 MN Munic. Liq Stores 60.00 Old Peoria 2,205.22 Ed Phillips & Sons 2,862.40 Harold Pond Arena 1,250.00 Webco Tank 7,413.75 A i; K Construction 18,601.57 Continental Tele 1,258.13 LOGIS 6,119.18 Xerox, Inc. 907.72 TOTAL BILLS 58,579.8.` ,> ~"~ , - --_ ~ ' ~ ~ ._~ ,- r' cw^.