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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: 75 April 24, 1984 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: 76 April 24, 1984 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. 77 April 24, 1984 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. 78 April 24~ 1984 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. 79 April 2~4 ~ 1 984 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 80 April 24 , 1984 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 81 April 24, 198+ 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 82 April 24, 1984 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. 83 April 24, 1984 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. ~~~ 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 Q~,~~~ ~'