1984-08-14163
August 14, 1984
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on August 14, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were:
Mayor Bob Polston. Councilmembers Jessen, Paulsen and Peterson.
Councilmember Charon was absent and excused. Also present were:
City Manager Jon Elam, City Attorney Jim Larson, Police Chief
Lenny Harrell, City Clerk Fran Clark and the following interested
citizens: Larry Connolly, Vern Anderson, Betty Mueller and R.
Sherlock.
Mayor Polston opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the July 24, 1984, Regular Meeting were presented
for consideration.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a emotion to table these
Minutes so that Page 149, paragraph 3 can be rewritten. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Minutes of the July 30, 1984 Special Meeting were presented
for consideration. Councilmember Paulsen stated on Page 161 he
would like to have "north" of the 3. acre site inserted and on
Page 162 a sentence stating that Westedge Blvd. used to be part
of County Road 44.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of the July 30. 1984. Special Meeting as amended.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING• "OFF SALE" BEER LICENSE FOR BETTY J. & MILBERT
E. MUELLER DBA TOM THUMB SUPERETTE. 2222
COMMERCE BLVD.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there were any
comments for or against the issuance of this license. There were
none. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to authorize the
issuance of an "Off Sale" Beer License to Betty J. & Milbert
E. Mueller DBA Tom Thumb Superette, 2222 Commerce Blvd. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE #84-340: GETTY OIL__CO 130 COMMERCE BLVD.. PT. .LOT
LAFAYETTE PARK SIGN PERMIT REQUEST
The City Manager explained that the Planning Commission
recommended approval of this sign variance last evening. It had
been postponed at an earlier meeting because there were a number
of illegal advertising signs located on the right-of-way. The
illegal signs have now all been removed. The approximate total
square footage of the sign request is 173 plus 24.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #84-120 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE A SIGN VARIANCE
FOR GETTY OIL - PID #13-117-24 22 0025
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR PRIMARY ~ GENERAL ELECTIONS
Jessen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #84-121 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE ELECTION JUDGES
AS RECOMMENDED FOR THE PRIMARY AND
GENERAL ELECTIONS, SEPTEMBER 11. 1984 &
NOVEMBER 6. 1984
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT REQUEST• ALLIED BLACKTOP 1984 SEAL COATING PROJECT
The City Manager reported that the seal coating for 1984 is now
complete and the City has received a final payment request in the
amount of $41.132.48. Staff is recommending approval.
Peterson moved and Jessen seconded a motion to approve the
payment of i41~132.48 as final payment for the 1984 Seal
Coating Project when funds are available. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE - CHAPTER 51.20 WEAPONS ~, CONCEALING OF
WEAPONS
Police Chief Harrell was present and stated that it was a
suggestion made by the former Prosecuting Attorney to change
Mound's ordinance governing weapons and the concealing of
weapons. The proposed changes would remove the requirement of
proving intent in o-r der to convict a violator. thus making the
prosecution easier.
The Council discussed this ordinance amendment in detail because
of the language "Bowie knives or any knives resembling the Bowie
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knife" which they felt could include knives that sportsmen might
carry under a rain jacket. There were several other language
questions that needed clarification so they referred this
proposal back to the Staff and the Prosecuting Attorney to
rewrite and clarify. No action was taken.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked if there were any comments or suggestions from
the citizen present.
Councilmember Jessen thanked Vern Anderson for planting the
flowers in the boxes downtown.
ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND RECLAMATION & EARTH MATERIALS,
REMOVAL STORAGE ~ EXCAVATION OF MATERIALS
The City Manager explained that this ordinance was drafted to
give Jan more control over the filling of lots and people dumping
materails on lots. This idea was discussed at a previous meeting
and the Council directed the Attorney to draw up a proposed
ordinance which is now ready for adoption. _
Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following:
ORDINANCE #467 A ORDINANCE ADDING SECTIONS RELATING TO LAND
RECLAMATION AND EARTH MATERIALS, REMOVAL,
STORAGE AND EXCAVATION OF MATERIALS, AND
REQUIRING A PERMIT
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE NEW CHRISTMAS_DECORATIONS ON BEHALF OF CBD
The City Manager explained that ever since he has been-here Vern
Anderson has been after him to purchase new Christmas
decorations. The current decorations have been around for many
years. have been stored in the Anderson Building and are looking
rather tacky. He has gotten a quotation from Vaughn's to
purchase 22 new decorations and pole trimmings for $4410.00 which
includes a trade in of the old decorations. If the old
decorations were not traded in the cost would be 1/3 higher and
Vaughn's agreed to take them because they were purchased from
them. The proposal for the purchase of these decorations is that
the City pay the initial cost and then build it into the CBD
Parking cost over the next 5 years. The CBD Parking Committee
met on August 1st and recommended approval of the purchase. Mr.
Anderson stated that the businessmen downtown all agreed that new
decorations are needed.
The new decorations will allow decorating from the Post Office to
the intersection of County Road 110 and from the Arena to the
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Williams Store on County Road 110. A future goal would be to
decorate all the way from Bartlett Blvd. and County Road 110 to
Three Points Blvd. and County Road 110.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to authorize the
purchase of Christmas decorations from Vaughn's at a cost of
#4,410, including the trade in of the old decorations, and to
charge the costs to the CBD Assessment District over the next
5 years. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INSURANCE RISK MANAGER CONTRACT
The City Manager went over the contract that has been presented
by William E. Husbands for the period August 1 ~ 1984, to August
1, 1985, for risk management. The cost would be X400.00 per
month or $4,800 per year. The Council discussed. Mr. Husband's
various duties and suggested that we try bringing the risk
management duties back in-house for a year to see if the Staff
can handle it, thus saving $4.800. No action was taken.
STOP SIGN REQUEST AT CORNER OF HALSTEAD LANE ~ WESTEDGE BLVD~_
The City Manager explained that one of the.,i.tems that came out of
the Woodcrest neighborhood meeting was installing a stop sign on
Westedge Blvd. at the corner of Halsted Lane. They suggested it
might help slow the traffic as it moves down Westedge.
Polston moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X84-122 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF
A STOP SIGN ON WESTEDGE BLVD. AT HALSTEAD
LANE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT FROM DICK ~ MARGIE RINES
The City Manager showed the Council a letter and a copy of a
check that was received by the Mound Police Dept. for their
excellent response to a family crisis. The Council commended the
Police Department.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion instructing the.
City Manager to write a thank you letter to Mr. ~ Mrs. Rines
for their gift. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
SEWER REPAIR BIDS
The City Manager explained that the City requested 2 bids to
repair an area of sewer that runs north and south between
Wilshire Blvd. and Bedford Road. We received the following:
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Widmer Bros. X3.550
Westonka Sewer & Water No Bid (too busy to take job)
The Council discussed the fact that they do not have two bids and
should and decided to have the City Manager get another bid and
then he could take the lowest bid.
Peterson moved and Jessen seconded a motion to authorize the
Manager to solicit another bid and then accept the lowest bid
for the sewer repair Work on a line that runs north and south
between Wilshire Blvd. and Bedford Road. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Polston asked the City Attorney to prepare an opinion on
the bidding procedures and purchasing procedures required under
State Law.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The bills were presented for consideration.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to approve the
payment of the bills as presented ot~ the pre-list in the
amount of ~25~4.995.30. when funds are available. A roll call
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
The City Manager explained that Minnetrista has apparently
decided to keep Popham Haik (Mr. Radio) for their Prosecuting
Attorney. St. Bonifacius is still waiting to see w hat Mound
does. Because originally when we started this process the three.
cities wanted to stay together and have the same prosecutor to
save money and time, the City Manager sent out a letter to a
number of law firms asking that they let us know if there was any
interest in representing all three cities. We have received
about 12 letters of interest including Popham, Haik and Jim
Larson who was appointed interim prosecutor.
Mayor Polston felt there was an advantage to having the same firm
do the prosecutions that do the City's general work.
Polston moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-123 RESOLUTION APPOINTING JIM CARSON
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
RUSTIC PLACE MORTGAGE SATISFACTION
The City Manager explained that Mr. Thompson who purchased one of
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the lots in Rustic Place is now ready to place his mortgage with
a bank and pay off the remaining balance with the City. The
Council needs to approve a Mortgage Satisfaction to be given to
Mr. Thompson when he comes in to pay off the lot.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded a motion to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign a Mortgage Satisfaction on
"Lot 2, Block 1 , Rustic Place and that part of Lot 3. Block
1, Rustic Place which lies southwesterly of aline parallel
with and distant 41 feet southwesterly of the northeasterly
lot line of said Lot 3", and present same to Mr. Thompson
when he pays the City of Mound the balance owed. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETING CHANGE
Polston moved and Jessen seconded that the Council Meetings
for the month of September be on the 18th and the 25. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
LETTER-FROM PCA
The City Manager presented a letter the City received from the
MPCA regarding the proposed Trolley Boat Housing Site
Hydrogeologic Investigation. dated August 9. 1984. The Council
briefly discussed the MPCA conclusions and recommendations. No
action was taken.
LETTER FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY HUD
The City Manager presented a letter the City received from
Hennepin County Office of Planning & Development regarding the
tightening up of certain compliance requirements in the City's
Small Business Assistance Loan Program. He explained that HUD
will now be requiring ream s of paper to implement these programs
and that contractors in this area will be reluctant to even bid a
job with all the forms. This was an information item. No action
was taken.
EXTENTION OF RESOLUTION #79-356 - EDWARD R. STETTIN, LOTS 7, 8.
Q, BLOCK 8, PEMBROKE
The City Manager explained that Mr. Stettin has requested an
extension of Resolution 479-356. Resolution Autho-rizing-The
Subdivision By Allowing A Lot Size Variance With The Stipulation
That All Setbacks Must Be Met. The reason he has not acted on
the original resolution is due to excessive interest rates and
the recession. The Building Inspector has recommended approval
but that Resolution ~~79-356 be amended to include that the
subdivision must be recorded and/or filed with the County
Registrar or the Register of Titles within 180 days or the
subdivision becomes null and void.
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Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #8~-124 RESOLUTION EXTENDING RESOLUTION #79-356
FOR 1 YEAR AND AMENDING SAME
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A, Letter from George Riches - regarding problem s with weeds on
other people property. The City Manager explained that this
is a common problem and the City is just too short staffed to
be able to do anything about it. He suggested hiring an
outside contractor to clear some of these lots and then
assess the costs to the property owner. The Council agreed.
B. Letter from Planning Area 4. Re: HUD Fund Reallocation which
was approved.
C. Chamber Waves for August.
D. Express Notes - Hennepin County Dept. of Transportation. .
E. Comparable Worth Study Design Proposal.
F. Metro Council Reviews - July 13 and 27~ 1984.
G. Ehlers & Associates Financial Newsletter for August.
H. AMM Bulletin - AMM Agenda and Important Activities Status.
I. AMM Committee (General Legislation Committee) to which the
City Manager belongs.
J. Recycling Task Force Information; Letter from Hennepin County
Dept. of Environment and Energy regarding a public meeting of
siting of transfers stations; report on Hennepin County
Large-Scale Energy Recovery Project; and a meeting notice
from the Metropolitan Council.
K. Twin Cities Labor Market - July.
L. Invitation to participate in the All-America Cities Awards
Program.
M. Westonka Seniors Newsletter for August.
N. Ind. School District 4277 Minutes of July 9~ 1984.
0. Americn Legion Gambling Report for July. 1984.
P. August Calendar
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SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON 1985 BUDGET
Jessen moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to set Thursday,
September 5. 1984, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall to provide the citizens of Mound with information
on the City's financial condition and to solicit comments and
suggestions regarding the 1985 City Budget. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Councilmember Peterson stated that he would be absent from, the
next Council Meeting.
Peterson moved and Polston seconded a motion to adjourn at
9:20 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
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n Elam, City Manager
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Fran Clark, City Clerk
BILLS-------AUGUST 14, 1984
Air Comm 247.00 Pitney Bowes 59.25
Auto Con Industries 592.00 Pepsi Cola/7 Up 351.45
Allied Blacktop 41,132.48 Pogreba Distributing 5,154.05
A ~ K Construction 500.00 Precision Striping 598.00
Area Wide Locksmith 81.50 Bob Ryan Ford 6.17
American Test Center 725.00 Royai Crown Cola 76.25
Ben Franklin 150.30 Brad Roy 12.00
Blackowiak ~ Son 191.50 Rustique Decorating 2.86
Holly Bostrom 341.00 Repro Printing 238.92
Burlington Northern 553.33 Real One Acquisition 708.05
Donald Bryce 100.00 Satellite Industries 631.86
Babler Auto Body 30.00 Smith Heating ~ Air 425.00
Bryan Rock Products 567.02 Spring Park Car Wash 103.00
Butch's Bar Supply 204.52 Streicher Guns 9.50
Bowman Distribution 130.94 Startex 550.00
Jan Bertrand 144.38 Francis Salden 10.50
Coca Cola Bottling 240.03 Stewart-Warner 26.77
Cole Publications 144.00 Standard Water Control 4,280.00
City Club Distributing 6,005.30 Thrifty Snyder Drug 11.40
City Wide Services 10.75 Title Insurance 50.00
•Chemlawn 1,957.00 Tri State Pump 6,000.48
Copy Duplicating 15.00 Thorpe Distributing 7,663.50
Custom Fire Apparatus 44,000.00 Twin City Pricing 304.79
Robert Cheney 367.00 Unitog Rentals 207.03
Davies Water Equip 11.42 Village Chevrolet 82.70
Dependable Services 33.00 Van Doren, Hazard 2,620.50
Duane's 66 436.80 Van Waters ~ Rogers 322.05
Day Distributing 5,366.21 Wurst, Pearson, Hamilton 5,143.23
East Side Beverage 4,747.37 Water Products Co 1,461.00
Empire Crown Auto 7.99 Widmer Bros. 279.00
Flexible Pipe Tool 672.13 Xerox Corp 1,259.00
John Henry Foster 94.83 R.L. Youngdahl 3,511.00
Fidelity Products 561.25 Coast to Coast 208.71
Griggs Beer 2,106.12 Lowells Automotive 196.46
Goodin Co. 466.71 Minnegasco 39.54
Ganzel Signs 75.00 Fran Clark 200.00
Tom Green 688.00 Bill Clark OiJ 1,119.08
Glenwood Inglewood 52.00 Bill Clark Oil 790.23
Herb's Typewriter Serv 37.50 Jon Elam 77.96
Eugene Hickok ~ Assoc 180.00 1984 Fire Chiefs Conf 160.00
Henn Co. Sheriff 232.98 Griggs., Cooper 3,579.77
Harmon Glass 163.43 Nancy Gardner 60.00
Heiman Fire Equip 827.00 Henn Co. Register Deeds 3.00
J.B. Distributing 122.99 Leon Hanson 160.00
Kool Kube Ice 329.10 .Johnson Bros. Liq 6,516.75
Glen Litfin Trucking 75.00 Robert E. Johnson 652.10
The Laker 77.7.8 Jackie Meyer 149.69
Leighton Lindlan 500.00 Mound. Postmaster 131.40
City of Minnetrista 321.00 Wm Mueller 7.438.55
Marina Auto Supply 529.46 MN CLE 125.00
Mound Fire Dept 5,133.75 City of Mound 40.45
Metro Fone Communications 23.60 Metro Waste Contro l 1,262.25
MEDOX 45.50 Metro Waste Control 29,986.80
Martins Navarre 66 7.00 Ed Phillips ~ Son 3,070.82
Navarre Hdwe 329.46 Quality Wine 2,820.30
N.S.P. 3,757.10 Police Prod News 29.95
(cont)
BILLS------AUGUST 14, 1984 (cont)
Del Rudolph 435.00
Del Rudolph 25.08
Sears Roebuck 399.99
Richard Schwert 15,500.00
John Taffe 385.00
Jim Thompson 713.58
Westonka Chamber Commerce 32.00
Lutz tree Service 10,085.00
TOTAL BILLS 254,995.30