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1984-10-09209 October 9. 1984 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on October 9, 1984, at 7:30 P.M, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. 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 Clerk Fran Clark, Building Inspector Jan Bertrand> and the following interested citizens: Steve Smith, Frank Weiland, Larry Connolly, Marcia Jerdee, Wilson Montgomery, Michael Macklin, Julius Webster, James Jagodzinski, Kathy Kluth, Jackie Meyer. The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance. MINUTES The Minutes of the September 6, 1984, Special Meeting were presented for consideration. Peterson moved and Jessen seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the September 6, 1984, Special Meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried The Minutes of the September 13, 1984, Special .Meeting were presented for consideration. Peterson moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the September 13, 1984, Special Meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. The Minutes of the September 18, 1985, Regular Meeting were presented for consideration. Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the September 18, 7984, Regular Meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. The Minutes of the September 25, 1984, Regular Meeting were pressented for consideration. Paulsen moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the September 25. 1984, Regular Meeting as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 210 October 9 , 1 98~t PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PRINT SHOP AT 2434 COMMERCE BLVD JIM JAGODZINSKI The City Manager introduced Mr. Jagodzinski and his architect. The architect explained that since the structure is framed in they would .like to construct a connecting bridge between the the house and the framed in building. Each building would be 2 storys. They can provide 2 parking stalls in front for limited time parking and 9 in the rear. Their plan for the buildings would be stucco on the lower floors and wood or simulated wood for the upper floors with shingles on the roof. Square footage would be approximately the following: 1st floor of present house - 9~#0 square feet; 2nd floor of present house - 1125 square feet including the bridge: 1st floor of other building - 1160 square feet: 2nd floor of other building - 1250 square feet. They are w orking with the Building Inspector to bring the house up to code. Mayor Polston asked if the conditional use permit applied for is the only one they would need. Mr. Jagodzinski stated that if they needed another they would come back for approval. Councilmember Peterson asked where the print shop would be located. The architect answered in the rear half of the framed in building. The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was any one present who wished to speak in favor of or against the granting of approval. There were no comments. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. Mayor Polston asked the Building Inspector if everything w as in order. The Building Inspector answered yes. Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-153A RESOLUTION TO CONCUR W ITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR J.J. PRINTING, 2434 COMMERCE BLVD. - PID #23-117-24 11 0001 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING• TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE WETLANDS MAP AND PRO- VISION OF WEDLANDS ORDINANCE, SECTIONS 23.1110 THROUGH 23.1130 Councilmember Jessen complimented the Planning Commission on their recommendation for this amendment to the Wetlands Ordinance 211 October 9~ 198# and Wetlands Map. The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor or against thie ordinance amendment. There was no response. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Paulsen moved and Charon seconded the following: ORDINANCE #~69 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 23.1110 AND 23.1130 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO WETLANDS The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak regarding any of the proposed assessments on the Agenda. Items A-K. The City Manager presented a letter from Mr. Julius Webster regarding a delinquent utility bill assessment on PID ~~18-117-23 31 0005. Mr. Webster stated that he feels there is a mistake in his billing and would like the opportunity to go over the billing and usage. The City Council decided to take this particular proposed assessment off of the list of delinquent utility assessments and have the Finance Director sit down with Mr. Webster and w ork on the dispute. Mr. Julius Webster agreed with this. The Mayor closed the public hearing. , A. UNFAID TREE REMOVAL CHARGES Charon moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-154 RESOLUTION ADOPTING UNPAID TREE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF 52.150.00 TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AT 8x INTEREST - LEVY #9618 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Charon moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #8~-155 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UNPAID TREE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF 5350.00 TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AT 8x INTEREST - LEVY #9619 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Charon moved and Jeseen seconded the following resolution: 212 October 9. 1984 RESOLUTION #8~-156 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UNPAID TREE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF 1185.00 TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AT 8x INTEREST - LEVY X9421 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. E. UNPAID DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution deleting PID ~~18-117-23 31 0005: RESOLUTION ~8~-160 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF X3.365.00 TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND SPREAD OVER 1 YEAR AT 8x INTEREST - LEVY #923 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. B, UNPAID GARBAGE REMOVAL CHARGES Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X84-157 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UNPAID GARBAGE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF 1385.00 TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND SPREAD OVER 1 YEAR AT 8x INTEREST - LEVY ~9~19 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. C. UNPAID WEED & GRASS CUTTING CHARGES Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X84-158 RESOLUTION ADOPTING UNPAID WEED & GRASS CUTTING ASSESSNENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF #190.00 TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND SPREAD OVER 1 YEAR AT 87c INTEREST - LEVY X9422 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. D. UNPAID SIDEWALK REPAIR CHARGES Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION ~$4-159 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UNPAID SIDEWALK REPAIR ASSESSMENT ROLE IN THE AMOUNT OF #4,988.00 TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR ~ SPREAD OVER 5 YEARS AT 8x . op INTEREST - LEVY ~9~F30 213 October 9. 1984 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. F. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT - 78 STREETS Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-161 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED ~ SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES; DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; ~ DIRECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR - LEVY #9424 - #1.170.90 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. G. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT - 79 STREETS Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-162 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED ~ SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES; DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; ~ DIRECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR - LEVY X9425 - #4~606.39 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. H. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT - 80 STREETS Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X84-163 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED ~ SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES: DIRECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR - LEVY x`9426 - #3.656.30. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. I. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT - SEWER 3180 Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-164 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED & SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES: DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; ~ DIRECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR - LEVY 9427 - #200.00 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 214 October 9. 1984 J. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT - SEWER 3388 Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-165 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED & SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES: DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; ~ DIRECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR - LEVY #9428 - #556.26 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. K. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT - WATER 3397 Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-166 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED & SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES: DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; & DIRECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR - LEVY 9429 - X194.80 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. CASE #84-363: G.M.G. ENTERPRISES. INC., 510 WAYZATA BLVD.. (5846 IDLEWOOD ROAD), LOT 2. BLOCK 1. THE HIGHLANDS. LOT SIZE VARIANCE The City Manager explained that the applicant is requesting to remodel/renovate the existing structure and to add a 7.8 foot by 21.67 foot addition to the north of the structure. Staff recommended approval of the variance as requested to do structural alterations and add an addition to the structure to bring the floor area up to the 852 square fee t plus recognizing the existing undersized 7500 square foot lot to afford the owner reasonable use of the property. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. The owner has stated he will bring the structure up to code by January 1. 1985. Charon moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-16? RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING LOT SIZE AND STRUCTURE SIZE FOR LOT 2. BLOCK 1: THE HIGHLANDS. PID 323-117-24 42 0012 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW ACCESSORY APART- MENTS WITHIN THE R-1 DISTRICT 215 October 9. 1984 The City Manager explained that this item came up at the Planning Commission Meeting. Mr. Norwood has an accessory apartment in his home. Mr. Norwood had purchased the house with the intent of renting the downstairs to help subsiduze the payments which is what the previous owners had done. The Planning Commission sent this item to the City Council for further discussion and asked for direction from the Council on whether there should be an amendment to the present Zoning Ordinance to allow this. Councilmember Peterson thanked the Staff for the complete background material that was supplied. The Council discussed the pros and cons of this type of zoning and decided it did not want to change the Zoning Ordinance and create spot zoning. Mayor Polston moved to~table this item. The motion died for lack of a second. Peterson moved and Charon seconded a motion to decline to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow accessory apartments in the R-1 District. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PROPOSAL FOR COMMUNITY RECYCLING PROGRAM The City Manager introduced three of the members of the Recycling Committee. Kathy Kluth~ Marcia Jerde and Jackie Meyer. Jackie explained that there were six people on the task force who worked to educate themselves on recycling. and studying other communities who presently have recycling programs. They studied the 2 ideas of 1) having a drop off site or 2) having curbside pickup. Because drop off sites don't seem to work that well they have decided to recommend curbside pickup. They presented a Budget to the Council with a total of ~1~500.00. The program would begin in the Spring of 1985. The City Manager explained that we could fund this initially thru Hennepin County or we could add a surcharge of approximately x.25 a quarter to the water and sewer bills. The goal would be to make the program self-sufficient. The Staff is recommending that the Council accept the proposal. officially appoint the current committee and direct the Staff to start the framework for getting the program going by the Spring 1985. A target date of April 20~ 1985 is suggested. Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X84-168 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE REPORT OF THE RECYCLING COM HITTEE, APPOINT THE CURRENT MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE AND DIRECT THE STAFF TO START THE FRAMEHORK FOR GETTING 216 October 9: 1984 THE PROGRAM GOING BY THE SPRING OF 1985 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. The Council thanked the Committee for their work. COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT The Mayor asked if there were any comments or suggestions from the citizens present. There were none. BINGO PERHIT Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to authorize the issuance of a Bingo Permit to the Mound Fire Department Auxiliary. and Waive the fee. for November 13. 198. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. COUNTY ROAD 125 & TUXEDO_BLVD. INTERSECTION_REPORT The City Manager asked the Council to refer to the Police Chief's drawing of the intersection with the proposed improvements of stop signs, a new median, and repainting of yellow lines. Councilmember Charon and Mayor Polston agreed that putting in stop signs gives people a false sense of security. The Council thought the painting of double lines on Wilshire at Tuxedo might help. The City Manager reported that after meeting with the County, they are happy the way it presently stands. Councilmember Charon stated she has concerns about the shoulder of Tuxedo Blvd. where it meets with Wilshire because there is a lack of space for walkers now and with snow piled up it would be impossible. The Council asked the City Manager to write a letter to the County expressing their concern about the intersection and asking that they do anything they can to improve it. PAYMENT BOX FOR COLLECTION OF UTILITY BILLS The City Manager explained that he has been approached by the American Payment Centers to rent a box from them Commerce Blvd. next to Snyder Drug for the collection of utility bills. They would charge. the City $16.67 per month for the rent. He explained that currently the bank does accept the collection of utility bills and charges us $.10 per bill. He asked if the Council would be interested in renting a box for $16.67 per month. ~ 217 October 9. 198 The Council felt that it would be a waste of money since the bank is so close and can collect. No action was taken. SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE DWELLING AND MARINA AT 2670 COMMERCE BLVD. PID #23-117- 2~ 14 0009 Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to set November 13. i98~, as date for public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow multiple dwelling and marina at 2670 Commerce Blvd.. PID #23-11?-2~ 14 0009. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR EXTENTION OF RESOLUTION X82-250, KEVIN HETCHLER, X913 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE Jessen moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-169 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENTION OF RESOLUTION X82-250 FOR ONE YEAR, UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1985 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. FINAL PLAT LOST LAKE ADDITION The City Manager explained that the developers of Lost Lake Addition are now ready for final plat approval by the City Council.- The Planning Commission has recommended approval. The Mayor asked if all the criteria has been met. The Building Inspector answered yes. The Council asked that all items be attached to the approval resolution as exhibits. The Staff agreed. Charon moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X84-170 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMHISSION TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOST LAKE ADDITION The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. SET BID OPENING DATES, 198-85 CBD SNOW REMOVALS FALL_CLEAN-UP Charon moved and Peterson seconded a motion to set October 22, 198, at 10:00 A.M. for the bid opening for the 198-85 CBD Snow Removal and the Fall Clean-Up. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 21'8 ~ October 9. 1984 REQUEST FROM DOW-SAT CABLE T.V. TO ADD SPECTRUM SPORTS AS A PAY SERVICE The City Manager reported that Dow-Sat has asked for permission to add Spectrum Sports to Mound's Cable System channel lineup. This request is in accordance with our Cable Franchise. The cost would be $10.00'per month the same as other pay channel rates. Polston moved and Charon seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #8~4-171 RESOLUTION TO ALLOW DOW-SAT OF MINNESOTA TO ADD SPECTRUM SPORTS TO THE CABLE SYSTEM CHANNEL LINEUP The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. QUOTES FOR TREE MOVING The City Manger explained that we have received a donation of 100 trees for the City Parks and that the only stipulation is that we pay for the moving of these trees. The City received 2 quotations for the moving of the trees as follows: Swenson Nursery $45.00 per tree Western Tree Service $55.00 per tree The Staff recommends accepting the Swenson Nursery quote. Jessen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to approve the quotation of Swenson Nursery in the amount of S~F5.00 per tree for the moving of 100 trees. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS The bills were presented for consideration. Paulsen moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the payment of bills as listed on the pre-list in the amount of i99.793.66~ when funds are available. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. REAPPOINTMENT OF ELDO SCHMIDT TO THE HRA - 5 YEAR TERM Peterson moved and Charon seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-172 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ELDO SCHMIDT TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A TERM OF 5 YEARS (AUGUST 29~ 198{ - AUGUST 29. 1989) The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 219 October 9. 1984 REVENUE SHARING HANDICAPPED GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The City Manager explained that this Grievance Procedure needs to be adopted as-part of the requirements of the Revenue,~haring Act as amended. It gives the procedures which must be followed if a handicapped person wanted to file a grievance with the City. Paulsen moved and Charon seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-173 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A REVENUE SHARING GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. ADOPTING THE 1985 GENERAL FUND & THE TAX LEVY The City Manager explained that the Council had asked to have this brought back to them for .approval after the cuts were made in the tax levy and the General Fund. Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-174 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1985 GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN -THE AMOUNT OF # 1 .651 .349 AND SETTING THE LEVY A #1120.916 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-175 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE OVERALL BUDGET FOR 1985 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS A. Planning Commission Minutes of September 24. 1984. B. Metro Council Review - September 14. 1984. C. Copy of Letter from Mrs. Gail Dupuis regarding Continental Telephone refund. D. News clippings on various cities budgets and levies. E. "Minnesota" - Publication from the Division of Economic Development. F. A copy of a letter from the Police Chief regarding a stop sign request. 220 October 9 ~ 1984 G. Letter from the MWCC regarding a management study. H. "Chamber Waves" Newsletter for October. I. Article "Planning Commissioners Speak Out". J. Ehlers & Associates Newsletter for October. , K. Approval Letter for the State regarding the Lynwood Blvd. Realignment Project. L. October calendar for the Humphrey Institute. M. Floodplain Management Newsletter from the DNR. N. Article on IRB Allocation in Minnesota. Charon moved and Peterson seconded a motion to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. C~ on Elam, City Manager ~~ ~~~ Fran Clark. City Clerk BILLS------OCTOBER 9, 1984 Allstar Electric Earl F. Andersen Acro-MN Badger Meter Holly Bostrom Bury ~ Carlson Bradley Exterm Bowman Distrib City Club Distrib Copy Duplicating Coca Cola Bottling Davies Water Dependable Services Duane's 66 Display Sales Don's Sod Serv Day Distrib East Side Beverage Glenwood Inglewood Griggs Beer Eugene Hickok ~ Assoc Johnson Welding Koo1 Kube Ice Kennedy Brush Kendall Plastics Glen Litfin Trucking Lowell's MacQueen Equip Marina Auto Supply Mound Super Valu Meyer's Mound Serv Metro Fone Communications Martins Navarre 66 Maple Plain Diesel Navarre Hdwe Michael Polley Popham Haik Precision Striping Pepsi Cola/7 Up Pogreba Distrib Bob Ryan Ford Rustique Decorating Real One Acquisition Royal Crown Beverage Scanner World, USA Snap on Toots--Chase Don Stretcher Guns SOS Printing Sutphen Corp Twin City Home Juice Thrifty Snyder Thurk Bros. Chev 888.50 95.83 86.66 420.14 254.00 318.00 19.00 174.64 2,981.95 15.00 148.03 37.87 33.00 84.00 5,145.00 118.80 3,386.90 2,651.42 43.50 105.45 132.00 735.00 124,80 414,42 251,28 225.,00 148.57 305.63 475.80 66,28 110.00 23.60 20.00 1,912.49 193.19 9.92 1,271.40 1,552.80 285.45 3,919.70 11.06 70.47 708.05 31.10 41.99 186.00 34.95 104.20 419.80 10.74 36.36 1,187.64 Title Insurance Tri State Drilling Thorpe Distrib Village Chev Wurst, Pearson, Hamilton Widmer Bros. Ziegler, Inc. Zack's Inc Vernon Anderson Gayle Burns Commiss of Revenue Robert Cheney Sheryl Cicchese Bill Clark Oil Bill Clark Oil First Line Tours Griggs, Cooper Robert Johnson Johnson Bros. Liq Peter Johnson Wm Koenig Dr. Lauer Metro Waste Control City of Mound Nall League of Cities Merry Peterson Ed Phillips Quality Wine Del Rudolph Del Rudolph Mrs. Schmidt John Taffe R.L. Youngdahl Bryan Rock Products Ben Franklin Louisville Landfill Minnegasco Wm Mueller ~ Sons Northern States Power 380.00 978.18 3,730.52 8.89 1,450.00 1,074.16 45.76 38.80 850.00 40.83 6,039.06 1,430.00 50.00 210.57 878.29 540.00 2,191.09 640.00 2,789.46 455.11 486.10 1.16 29,986.80 43.63 20.00 25.00 1,639.55 2,772.68 286.25 24.86 40.00 400.00 3,261.00 74.39 80.50 21.00 183.71 1,081.02 3,497.91 /V'V Y