1984-11-27241
November 27, 1984
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota. met in
regular session on November 27, 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 Jensen,
Gary Paulsen and Russ Peterson. Also present were: City Manager
Jon Elam, City Attorney Curt Pearson, City Clerk Fran Clark,
Building Inspector Jan Bertrand, Intern Wendy Anderson, and the
following interested citizens: Larry Connolly, Steve Smith, Buzz
Sycks, Mildred Banks. Gordon Swenson> Vern Viet. Jon Nelson, Mr.
& Mrs. Newton.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance,
MINUTES
The Minutes of the November 7, 1984, Special Meeting were
presented for consideration.
Paulsen moved and Jensen seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of the November ?, 1984, Special Meeting. as
presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
The Minutes of the November 13, 1984, Regular Meeting were.
presented for consideration.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to approve the
Minutes of the November 13. 1984, Regular Meeting, with the
typographical errors corrected. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
CASE X84-371 GRANDVIEW P.T.O. (MRS. MARLENE NEWTON, PRES.),
1881 COMMERCE BLVD. SIGN PERMIT
The City Manager explained that the Grandview P.T.O, is
asking to be allowed to install a 73 inch by 49 1/2 inch
(equaling 25.09 square feet) add-on to the top of the existing
wooden sign just to the west on Commerce Blvd. at their driveway
entrance. The proposed sign to be lighted with the frame of 6 by
6 wooden posts. It would be a community announcement bulletin
board (black letters on a white plastic background, two sided,)
for events at the Grandview Middle School. The applicant
requested that the fee be waived.
Councilmember Jensen asked if the P.T.O. felt this would help
alert people of upcoming events. Mrs. Newton stated that she has
spoken to Mrs. Alexander and they both feel it will.
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The Planning Commission recommended approval of this sign permit.
Charon moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #8~+-192 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR i1ITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A
SIGN PERMIT FOR GRANDVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
P.T.O., AS REQUESTED (PID #14-117-24 14
0005)
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #84-370: TEXACO OIL, (SUBURBAN LIGHTING), 1730 COMMERCE
BLVD., SIGN PERMIT
The City Manager explained that the Getty Oil Station has been
sold to Texaco and they want to install their sign. The proposed
sign is 45 square feet (6 feet by 7 feet 6 inches) to be mounted
on the existing pylon. This sign will be approximately 1 square
foot less than the Getty sign. The Planning Commission has
recommended approval.
Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-193 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A
SIGN PERMIT FOR TEXACO, 1730 COMMERCE
BLVD., AS REQUESTED (PID #13-117-24 22
0025)
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING• VACATION OF ALLEY ABUTTING AND TO
THE SOUTH OF 2509 COMMERCE BLVD.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to hold a public
hearing on the proposed vacation of an alley abutting and to
the South of 2509 Commerce Blvd. for December 27, 1984, at
7:30 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS FOR NOVEMBER
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to address the Council regarding a delinquent
utility bill. No one was present. The Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #$4-194 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF #2,780.36
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AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF
WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST TO PLACE A HISTORICAL MARKER IN MOUND BAY PARK
The City Manager explained that representatives of the Westonka
Historical Society (Miss Mildred Banks and Mr. Buzz Syeks) were
present to explain this proposal.
Mr. Sycks explained that no one has ever memorialized the
discovery of Lake Minnetonka which oecured some 162 years ago. A
federal grant has been obtained to provide for a 2 foot by 4
foot, double faced sign, with an inscription on one side and a
map of the lake on the other (with Mound in big letters and
noting the hotels which were on the lake) to be placed in Mound
Bay Park, if the Council approves.
Miss Banks read the 250 word inscription that will be on the
marker.
The Council commended the Society for this achievement.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to allow the
Westonka Historical Society to place a Historical Marker
memorializing the discovery of Lake Minnetonka in Mound Bay
Park.. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked if there were any comments or suggestions from
the citizens present. There were none.
CABLE T.V. PUBLIC ACCESS RULES
The City Manager explained that the Cable Commission met on
October 30 , 1984, and reviewed the Cable T.V. Public Access Rules
as presented by Dow-Sat of Minnesota. They asked that certain
item s be corrected and clarified. Dow-Sat has now made the
changes and clarifications and the document is now ready for
Council approval.
Jessen moved and Charon seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-195 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED CABLE
T.V. PUBLIC ACCESS RULES AS PRESENTED
The vote was unanimously_in favor. Motion carried.
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REQUEST FOR 1985 M.S.A. ROAD ALLOCATION
The City Manager explained that it is again time to request our
M.S.A. Maintenance Allotment f__rom the Department of
Transportation.
Charon moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-196 RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN
' M.S.A. MAINTENANCE FUNDS DUE TO INCREASED
MAINTENANCE COSTS ON CITY OF MOUND M.S.A.
STREETS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The bills were presented for consideration.
Peterson moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the
payment of bills, as presented, in the amount of X70,616.27,
when funds are available. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
SET DATES FOR DECEMBER MEETINGS
The City Manager suggested setting the December Council Meetings
for December 11~ 1984 and December 27~ 1984. Councilmember
Charon stated that she had a conflict with the December 27th
Meeting and asked that it be changed to December 26, 1984.
Jensen moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to set the
meetings for December, 1984, as follows:
Tuesday, December 11, 1984, at 6:30 P.M.
Wednesday, December 26, 1984, at 7:30 P.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Paulsen moved and Charon seconded a motion to change the
hearing date set previously in this meeting for the vacation
of an alley abutting and to the South of 2509 Commerce, Blvd.
to 7:30 P.M., December 26, 1984. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
TRANSFERS
The City Manager explained that there are three resolutions that
need to be passed auhtorizing the transfer's of funds.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-197 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO AREA FIRE SERVICE FUND
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AND FIRE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Jessen moved and Charon seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X84-i98 RESOLUTION TO MAKE THE 1984 LIQUOR
TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X84-199 RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER ~48~992.17 FROH
THE LIQUOR FUND TO THE 1984 SEALCOAT
PROJECT
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROGRAM AMENDMENT CDBG
The City Manager explained that there is a need to amend the
Economic Development Program funded in Program Year X under Title
I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as
amended. He suggested December 26, 1984, as the date for a
public hearing.
Charon moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to set December
26, 1984. as the date for a public hearing amending the
Economic Development Program funded in Program Year X. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. The City manager presented an article which appeared in the
newspaper regarding Tonka selling all their properties in
Spring Park and Mound and moving to a more centrally located
area.
2. The City Manager presented a memo on Defeasance (a bond re-
financing strategy) which will be discussed in greater detail
at the December 1 1 , 1 984, Meeting when Pat Woolridge from
Miller Schroeder will be present to give a presentaiton.
3. The City Manager presented an analysis of the MAMA Joint
Comparable Work Study proposal from Control Date Corporation.
He stated he will continue to monitor this to see if the City
of Mound should join with this group to do the Comparable
Worth Study which is required to be in effect in October,
1985.
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The Mayor stated that he felt since the State was mandating
this that they should help fund the study.
The Council suggested that the-City Manager write to our
legislators Gen Olson and John Burger and ask about any
legislation that might be presented asking that the cities be
reimbursed for their costs of the study w hen the-plan is
accepted and implemented. No action was taken.
~4. The City Manager asked if the Council would like to have the
City install a Stop Sign on Tuxedo Blvd. as it turns at Lake
Winds. The Council discussed this idea's pros and cons and
decided to have the City Manager write to Vern Genslinger of
Hennepin County Transportation and see if they have any input
or ideas to solve potential unsafe traffic problem at the
intersection of County Road 125 and Tuxedo Blvd.
LOST LAKE SUBDIVSION
The City Manager explained that Mr. Viet and Mr. Nelson are
present tonight and would like to address the Council on the
extension of a water line to their subdivision. The city Manager
stated that the question is~ "Should the City be responsbile for
extending the water line from approximately 300 feet to the Lost
Lake Subdivision property line?" Historically the City has not
done this in the past it has been the developers responsibility.
Mr. Nelson asked that the City bear the cost of extending the
water line across City property to the subdivision because the
City ended up with so much and the land and has given he and Mr.
Viet so much Kassel in the development of this property.
Mr. Viet stated that the City Attorney stated in a meeting some
time back that it was the City's responsibilty to get the water
to the edge of the subdivision property. Mr. .Pearson stated that
he has never made such a statement because that is not the policy
of the City of Mound and never has been.
The City Attorney read the a part of the Developer's Agreement
which makes all utility installations the responsibility of the
Developer.
The Council took no action on this item.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Information on Strategic Planning Seminar: The City Manager
stated that he and Councilmem ber Peterson had attended a
Seminar on Strategic Planning and would like to know if there
is any interest in pursuing this. He stated it might be an
interesting way to do some joint team building/problem
solving. The cost of this is ~1,000~ and would include 3-5
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people. Councilm ember Peterson stated he would be willing to
volunteer. because he thought it would be a helpful
experience.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to approve the
submission of and application for "Innovation in the Public
Sector Through Strategic Planning". The vote was unanimously
in favor. Motion carried.
B. AMM Bulletin from November 15. 1984.
C. Minutes of Park Commission Meeting September 13. 1984.
D. Letter from Hickok & Assoc. regarding sewer charges.
E. Thank you letter from Senior Center.
F. AMM Meeting Notice - December 6. 1984.
G. Letter from City Attorney regarding Continental Phone.
H. Copy of Dock Application for 1985.
I. Letter from Hennepin County regarding Surcharge Ordinance.
J. Thank you letter to the Police Department.
K. Gar:~bling Report - American Legion for October. 1984.
L. Minnesota State Economic Development Newsletter.
M. Water Fund - Nine Month Report.
N. Sewer Fund - Nine Month Report.
0. Article Regarding City of Bloomington Economic Development
Incentives.
P. Anonymous Letter Received by the City.
C2. Labor Market Report for October.
R. Watershed Dist. Agenda for November 15. 1984, and Minutes
from October 18. 1984. and September 20, 1984.
Charon moved and Jessen seconded a motion to adjourn at 9:30
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Fran Clark. City Clerk L,/Jon Elam. City Manager
BILLS------NOVEMBER 27, 1984
Commissioner of Revenue
C ~ H Construction
Dept of Property Taxation
Jeff Dodds
Jon Elam
Griggs, Cooper
Gerald Henke
Lucille Hahn
Marv Johnson
Johnson Bros. Liquor
Robt E Johnson
F.F. Jedlicki
Mrs. Kuhlman
LMCD
City of Mound P/C
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Mound Postmaster
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Ed Phillips ~ Sons
Quality Wine
Del Rudolph
Roger's Service
Share
John Whitman
Air Comm
All Star Electric
Amer Planning Assn
Acro-MN
Holly Bostrom
Burlington Northern
Bentec Engineering
Bowman/Barnes
Jan Bertrand
Cargill Salt
Coast to Coast
Continental Telephone
Fran Clark
Clean Step Rental
Communications Auditors
Victor Carlson & Sons
Davies Water Equip
Display Sales
Ess Bros. ~ Sons
E L Marketing
Fire Control Extinguishers
Farmers Steel ,
Globe-Amerada Glass
Eugene Hickok ~ Assoc
4,785,04
550.00
23,29
360,00
24,99
3,675,17
35.00
35.50
330.00
4,994.22
lb.oo
6,100,00
1,158,81
4,050.00
47,84
24,11
88.36
108.60
120.24
2,172.93
3,865.59
164.32
32.50
59.25
21.52
164,00
579.00
30.00
8.57
170.95
533.33
36.48
110.54
22.44
336.20
244.77
1,220.90
14.30
45.04
48.04
4,884.82
40.87
482.20
116.00
436.00
174.85
49.64
134.58
782.80
Henn Co. Treas
ttlies ~ Sons
Johnson Welding
Lyman Lumber
Litho/Color .Inc
City of Minnetrista
McCombs-Knutson
Minnegasco
Mound Super Vaiu
Mtka Portable Dredge
MN Dept Public Safety
Mpls Oxygen
Martins Navarre 66
Maple Plain Diesel
N.S,P.
NW Bell Telephone
Neitge Services
Porter Seal
Pitney Bowes Credit
Roberts-Hamilton Co
Stevens Well Drilling
T.J. Stallman
Swenson Nursery
Univ of MN
Village Chev
Widmer Bros.
Xerox Corp
Illies ~ Sons
TOTAL BILLS
22.50
4,250.00
50.00
135.86
46.01
82.00
1,686.58
3.00
43.oi
6,300.00
40.00
21.00
29.00
1,661.44
4,385.02
270.05
85.00
478.80
26.00
82.45
92.08
27.50
864.50
60.00
349.04
2,550.50
1,183.76
2,100.00
70,616.27
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