1984-04-2474
April 24, 19$4
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota. met in
regular session on April 24, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were:
Acting Mayor Pinky Charon, Councilmembers Phyllis Jessen, Gary
Paulsen and Russ Peterson. .May Polston arrived late at 8:00 P.M.
Also present were: City Manager Jon Elam, City Attorney Curt
Pearson, City Clerk Fran Clark and the following interested
citizens: Larry Connolly, Steve Smith, John Zuccaro, Bernie
Illies and Lane Bryan.
Acting Mayor Charon opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the April 10, 1984, Regular Meeting were presented
for consideration.
Peterson moved and Jessen seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of the April 10. 1984. Regular Meeting as submitted.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING• DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS FOR APRIL
Acting Mayor Charon opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
wished to speak in regard to a delinquent utility bill. No one
responded. The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 84-51 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF #3.513.26
AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF
'riATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in ,favor. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE #84-312• STEPHEN SAPPER ~ LANE BRYAN 4853 PLYMOUTH ROAD.
LOT 2. BLOCK 24. WYCHWOOD~ SUBDIVISION
The City Manager explained that this request is to divide Lot 2,
Block 24. Wychwood, with 1/2 to be combined with PID 424-117-24
41 0053 and 1/2 to be combined with PID ~~24-117-24 41 0055. The
Planning Commission recommended approval.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION X84-52 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVE THE
FINAL SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR LOT 2, BLOCK
24, WYCHi~T00D, PID 324-117-24 41 0054
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS FROM 2925 HOLT LANE
The City Manager explained that this is a property that has been
sold on contract for deed many times and the owners all feel
one of the other previous owners should be responsible for
removing these hazardous structures from the property. Thus, it
leaves the City of Mound with no alternative but to condemn the
buildings have them removed and place the costs against the
property.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X84-53 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE MATTER OF
HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 2925 HOLT
LANE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REC2UEST FROM MINNETRISTA_TO SUPPORT OPPOSITION TO LANDFILL SITE M
The City Manager explained that Minnetrista is again asking the
City of Mound to go on record as opposing the selection of "Site
M"~ in Minnetrista as a potential solid waste landfill site.
Councilmember Peterson stated that he is inclined to support the
opposition but would like to add one more Whereas to the proposed
resolution. It would read as follows:
"WHEREAS, Site M is located approximately 1 1/4 miles
upstream from Halstead Bays the beginning~of Upper
Lake Minnetonka."
Councilmember Paulsen agreed with Councilmember Peterson and
read the following excerpt from the letter from Minnetrista-
"Pollutants from the landfill could enter surface waters which
drain into Lake Minnetonka. No assurances can be given by envi-
ronmental engineers that such pollution would not oecur- regard-
less of the sophistication of the landfill's design."
Councilmember Jessen stated that she also opposes this site
because it is too close to the Lake and too low a site.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution
adding the last Whereas suggested above:
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RESOLUTION X84-54 RESOLUTION OPPOSING
M" AS A POTENTIAL
SITE
THE SELECTION OF "SITE
SOLID WASTE LANDFILL
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST TO APPROVE DOW-SAT CORPORATE INVESTOR STRUCTURE
The City Manager explained that according to our Cable Franchise
Ordinance if Dow-Sat changes their investor structure, they must
ask the City to approve such a change. Tom Creighton, Cable
Consultant/Attorney, for the City has recommended approval.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 8~ 4-55 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE "NOTICE AND
CONSENT" AS REQUESTED BY DOW-SAT OF
------- -- -------- -- ------ --
MINNESOTA
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE X84-317• TIM HEYMAN, 5637 GRANDVIEW BLVD., LOT 110 AND W.
ll2 OF LOT 111, MOUND SHORES, PID X14-117-2~4 14 0034, SUBDIVISION
The City Manager explained that this request is to subdivide a 75
foot by 75 foot area off of Lot 110 and the West 1/2 of Lot 111
to add to the recently divided Paumen parcel which would give it
enough front footage and square footage for either a single
family dwelling or a duplex. Staff recommended that the
subdivision be conditioned that this piece be combined with the
South 75 feet of Lots 108 and 107 and that any additional unit
charges be assessed or paid on the new parcel. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Jessen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~8~-56 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVE THE
FINALti SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR LOT 110, AND
THE WESTERLY 1/2 OF LOT 111, MOUND SHORES,
PID ~1~F-117-24 14 0034
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Acting Mayor Charon asked if the citizens in attendance had any
comments or suggestions. There were none.
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SHORELINE IMPROVEMENT BIDS FOR 1984
The City Manager stated that two bids were received for shoreline
improvements. They were as follows:
Dock and Lift Service X14,952.00
Minnetonka Portable Dredging - $14,300.00
The improvements will be to the following areas:
Devon Commons
Phelps Bay
Seton Lake
Harrisons Bay
He then explained that these improvements were budgeted as
Commons Maintenance. Also contributing to the payment of the
costs of these improvements will be money from Revenue Sharing
and a Grant from the Watershed District.
The Staff is recommending approval of the low bid from Minnetonka
Portable Dredging.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to approve the
low bid of Minnetonka Portable Dredging in the amount of
X14,300.00 for the 1984 Shoreline Improvements. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMERCIAL DOCK APPLICATION - BAY POINT ASSOCIATION. 4379
WILSHIRE BLVD.
The City Manager explained that this is the same as in previous
years. The LMCD has approved.
Paulsen moved and Jensen seconded a motion to approve the
Commercial Dock License for Bay Point Association at 4379
Wilshire Blvd. for 1984. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
1984 DOCK PERMIT REFUNDS
The City Manager explained that these refunds are from people who
paid the $75.00 fee and then decided to share a dock or people
who were not assigned a dock because there were none available in
an area they preferred.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to approve the
Dock Permit refunds as listed on Page 1014 of the Council
Packet. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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GARDEN LEASE ON CITY LAND (LOT 22~ BLOCK 2~ DREAMWOOD. HERMAN
SCHRUPP
The City Manager explained this is similar to the lease for the
garden on the well site. Mr. Schrupp wants to have a vegetable
garden on Lot 22 and he takes care of the Iot.
Peterson moved Jessen seconded a motion to approve leasing
Lot 22. Block 2. Dreamwood to Herman Schrupp for #1.00 for
one year. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
1984 PARK COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
The City Manager stated that the Park Commission is recommending
the appointment of the following people as Park Commissioners for
a term to expire December 31~ 1986:
Nancy Clough
Robin Michael
They are also requesting that the Council make Toni Case an ex
officio member (life-time) of the Park Commission because of her
past contributions to that Commission.
Jessen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X84-57 RESOLUTION APPOINTING PARK COMMISSIONERS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
RENTAL POLICY FOR CITY FACILITIES
The City Manager explained that the Staff has developed a policy
for the rental of City facilities making the rules and
regulations clearer to prospective renters.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X84-58 RESOLUTION APPROVING A RENTAL POLICY FOR
CITY FACILITIES
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT OF RELOCATION_PLAN FOR TOWN SQUARE
The City Manager explained that Von Klug & Associates Inc. have
submitted a proposal to develop a Relocation Plan for the Town
Square Project at a cost of ~2~500.00. The cost would be paid
for from HllD funds. Five businesses and two residents will be
the subjects of this plan.
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Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X84-59 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP
A RELOCATION PLAN FOR TOWN SQUARE TAX
INCREMENT PROJECT
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
BID FOR REPLACEMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT CLEAN AIR COMPRESSOR
The City Manager reported that the Fire Dept.'s clean air
compressor which fills the air packs has gone out. The Fire
Chief secured two quotations for the replacement of this vital
piece of equipment which are as follows:
Metropolitan Fire Equipment $8,493.00
Ingersoll-Rand $9 516.00
Recommendation is the low bid of Metropolitan Fire Equipment.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to approve the
quotation of Metropolitan Fire Equipment in the amount of
#8.493.00 to purchase a clean air compressor for the Fire
Department. The vote Was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH SEVEN COUNTY FIRE PURCHASING
CONSORTIUM
The City Manager explained that the Fire Chief has been contacted
and asked to join the Seven County Fire Purchasing Consortium for
the procuring of fire department equipment and supplies. The
membership fee is $20.00 and will allow the Fire Department to
secure more favorable prices.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X84-b0 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A JOINT PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH THE SEVEN COUNTY FIRE
PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
The following licenses expire on April 30 and need to be renewed:
Pool Table/Bowlin
(1) VFW Chamberlain-Goudy 45113
(8) Mound Lanes
The Light House (applied for but not paid - will hold
until paid
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Amusement Devices/Juke Box
American Legion Post 398
Donnies on the Lake
VFW Chamberlain-Goudy 45115
Games of Ski
(~4) Donnies on the Lake
(2) Pizza Factory
(2) PDQ
(1) Al & Alma's
(1 ) VFW Chamberlain-Goudy 4451 13
The Light House (applied for but did not pay - will hold
until paid)
Restaurant
Martin & Son Boat Rental
American Legion Post 4398
Hardees
A1& Alma's
Donnies on the Lake
House of Moy
Surf side
VFW Chamberlain-Goudy 45113
Mound Lanes
Pizza Factory
Servomation Corp/Tonka Toys
The Light House (formerly Three Points Tavern)
On-Sale Bee
Al & Alma' s
House of Moy
Surfside
Mound Lanes
Off-Sale Beer
Grimms Store
Mound Super Valu
Al & Alma's
Tom Thumb Superette
PDQ Food Store
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded a motion to approve the
renewal of the above licenses as presented. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Polston arrived at 8:00 P.M.
PAi~MENT OF BILLS
The bills were presented for consideration.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to approve the
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payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of #52,698.98, when funds are available. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT ON WILDHURST LANE
The City Manager submitted a letter from Ann Kuhn, 1718 Wildhurst
Lane requesting a street light be installed on a pole that is
already existing on Wildhurst Lane. Police Officer John Ewald
checked the area in question and found that it is a fairly dark
street and Ms. Kuhn's suggested location would light up the
neighborhood considerably. There have been several burglaries in
the area recently.
Polston moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X84-61 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF A
STREET LIGHT ON WILDHURST LANE
The vote was .unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SPRING CLEAN-UP BIDS
The City Manager reported that two bids were received for the
Spring Clean-Up. They were as follows:
Illies & Sons
Westonka Sanitation
$4,800.00
$4,800.00
Since they are the same and the City has worked with both
companies before and has no complaints about either, the City
Attorney suggested flipping a coin. Mr. Zuccaro from Westonka
Sanitation stated that he was not in favor of flipping a coin to
see who would get the bid.
The Council discussed both bids. Westonka Sanitation had added
an extra paragraph to their bid as follows, "Please realize this
is not a firm bid due to the fact that the Fall Clean-Up was
cancelled and our costs could be considerably higher."
Councilmember Paulsen asked the City Attorney if, in his opinion.
Westonka's bid was a firm bid. The City Attorney stated no.
Paulsen moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve the
bid of Illies & Sons in the amount of X4,800.00 for the
Spring Clean-Up. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried
RECONCEYANCE OF LOT 5, BLOCK 9, WOODLAND POINT TO THE COUNTY FOR
SALE ONLY TO ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS
The City Manager explained that someone wishes to purchase this
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lot on the edge of the wetlands to be combined with several other
lots he owns to make a buildable site. Staff recommended
reconveying lot for sale to adjoining property owners only.
Polston moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-62 RESOLUTION RECONVEYING CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT
LANDS BACK TO THE STATE AND REQUESTING THE
COUNTY BOARD TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS ON THE
SALE OF SAID TAX FORFEIT LANDS AND TO
RESTRICT THE SALE TO OWNERS OF ADJOINING
LANDS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING
The City Manager stated that the Planning Commission has invited
the Council to participate in a Joint Council/Planning Commission
meeting on Tuesday, May 15, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. to go over the
revised sign ordinance draft and get the Council's input before
it is presented to the business community. The Council agreed.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to hold a Joint
Planning Commission/City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 15,
1984. at 7:30 P.M. regarding the revised sign ordinance
draft. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. 1984 LMC Conference Registration Information (June 12-15 in
Duluth).
B. 1984 Plominations to LMC Board.
C. Volunteer Fair Annoucement.
D. Flag Day Announcement - June 14th.
E. Note to American LEgion for Flag Donation.
F. Letter from Minnegasco Regarding Rates.
' G. Thank You Letter from Sharon Stefanoc to the Police Dept.
H. Metro Council Housing Performance Rating for 1934.
I. Ehler's & Associates Newsletter for April.
J. American Legion Post ~~398 Gambling Report.
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K. Recycling Article on St. Louis Park. Councilmember Jessen
suggested that this item be put on the next Agenda for
further discussion.
L. Article (recycling) - New York Times.
M. Action Alert Bulletin on Public Pension Bill.
N. Black Lake Bridge Pre-Construction Report.
0. Minnehahs Creek Watershed District Agenda from April 19, 19d4
and Minutes from March 5 and March 15, 1984.
P. April Twin Cities Labor Market Information.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded a motion to adjourn at
8:15. P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
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Jon Elam. City Manager
Fran Clark. City Clerk
BILLS-----APRIL 24, 1984
Air Comm
Acro-MN
Artworks
Holly Bostrom
Blackowiak ~ Son
Burlington Northern
Jan Bertrand
Bowman Barnes
Continental Telephone
Cash Register Sales
Chapin Publishing
John Ewald
First Bank Mp 1 s
Eugene Hickok ~ Assoc
Hecksel Machine
Jim Hatch Sales
Wm Hudson
Internatl Conf Bldg Offic.
Jones Chemical
J ~ R Refrigeration
Island Park Skelly
N. Craig Johnson
Knights of Columbus
LOGIS
Lawco Co,
City of Minnetrista
Munic Finance Officers Assn
McCombs Knutson
Minnegasco
MN Dept Public Safety
Mtka Ref rig. ~ Air
Ron Marschke
Minnesota Fire Inc.
Metro Fone Communications
Mpls Star ~ Trib
Mpls Oxygen Co.
Martins Navarre 66
Newman Signs
N,S.P.
NW Bell Telephone
Neptune Water Meter
Natl Fire Protection
Polar Plastics
Paragon Electric
Reo Raj Kennels
Shepherds Rental Rugs.
Spring Park Car Wash
Don Streicher Guns
Sterling Elec.
Sweepster Jenkins Equip
St Paul Stamp Works
State Bank of Mound
135.00
412.77
15.50
147.00
48.00
533.33
31.68
167.81
1,132,0
35.98
186.48
6.00
4.00
1,006.68
97.80
167.72
8,44
50.00
176,00
267.82
111.89
600.00
10.00
5,211.90
11.91
41.00
70.00
1,998.40
3,357.67.
40.00
25.00
10.00
44.65
23.60
47.00
21.00
20.00
186.00
5,849.65
270.05
588.00
85.59
45.12
41.80
320.00
7.75
107.00
144.38
137.39
251.17
170.67
13.90
St Boni Oil Co.
Specialty Screening
Thurk Bros. Chev.
Toll Company
Unitog Rental
Van Doren, Hazard ,Stallings
Waterous Company
Westonka Interiors
Xerox
Brookdale Ford
Dock Refunds
Firs t L i ne. Tou rs
Griggs, Cooper
Eugene Hoff
Johnson Bros. Liq.
P1ound Postmaster
Martins Navarre 66
City of Mound
Mound Postmaster
Office of State Auditor
No. Central AWWA
No. Central AWWA
PDQ Food Stores
Ed Phillips ~ Sons
Quality Wine
State Treasurer
Slate Treasurer
Valley Lake Auctioneer
Von Klug & Assoc
TOTAL BILLS
45.00
422.50
81.08
8.go
282.21
589.00
26.57
1,040.00
971.53
10,633.80
506.25
324.00
978.62
12.80
4,089.13
600.00
1,366.25
48.71
600.00
10.00
90.00
45,00
1,378.45
l,gll,g2
733.40
15.00
30.00
115.75
1,250.00
52,698.88
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