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1984-12-11248 December 11. 1981 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL The City Council of Mound. Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on December 11, 1984, at 6:30 P.M, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston. Gouncilmembers 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, Finance Director Sharon Legg, City Planner Mark Koegler, Prosecuting Attorney Jim Larson and the following interested citizens: Steve Smith, Tom Prokasky, Butch and Sherri Essig, and Robert Beadle. The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance. MINUTES The Minutes of the November 27. 1984. Regular Meeting were presented for consideration. Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to approve the Hinutes of the November 27, 1984, Regular Meeting, as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE. Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to set January 8, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. as date for a public hearing on the proposed Sign Ordinance. The vote was unanimously in favor. motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE-COVERING TEMPORARY ELECTION SIGNS The City Manager explained that the proposed ordinance covering temporary election signs has come about because of complaints received during the last election. Councilmember Charon asked if this would be incorporated into the new sign ordinance. The City Manager answered yes. Councilmember Paulsen questioned section B.2. which states, "A11 temporary election signs shall be setback onto private property at Least 10 feet from the curb line or if there isn't a curb at least 10 feet from the surfaced or driven roadway", because B.1. states that no political signs may be locatd in the public right- of-way. Councilmember Paulsen felt that because the right-of- ways differ from street to street that the City might have a real problem enforcing this and making it clear to the residents. The 249 December 11, 1984 City Attorney explained that he did this so it would not create confusion between the City and County streets. The Council discussed the last sentence in B.3. which states, "The aggregate area of one side of all of the signs placed on any parcel of land within the city may not exceed thirty square feet". They decided to delete this sentence because it would limit the number of signs that could be placed on a parcel of land. - Councilmember Peterson suggested that B.2. be revised to read as follows: "All temporary election signs shall be placed on on private property and shall be setback at least 10 feet from the curb line or if there isn't a curb at least 10 feet from the surfaced or driven roadway". Peterson moved and Charon seconded the following: ORDINANCE #471 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 55.38B TO THE CITY CODE REGULATING TEMPORARY ELECTION SIGNS This to be done as follows: deleting the last sentence in B.3. and changing B.2. to read as stated above. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. SET SALARIES FOR 1985_ The City Manager presented the proposed Resolution setting salaries for 1985 for City employees. He explained that. his was a 4~ increase with all other em"ployees received a 5.5~ increase. Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-200 RESOLUTION TO SET SALARIES FOR 1985 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF XEROX MACHINE The City Manager explained that Xerox has made a proposal for the City to purchase the Xerox Model 5600 that it is presently using for $8,407.50 over 5 years at 8~ interest. This would save the City approximately $456.00 per month over the cost of leasing the machine as we presently. do. The Council went over the proposal dated November 26, 1984. The City Clerk stated that other machines with the same features would cost the City from X12,000 to $$18,000. 250 December 11. 1981 The Staff recommended the purchase of the machine. Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded a motion to authorize the purchase of the Xeroz Model 5600 for a price of t8,~07.50. The vote Was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. STREET LIGHT REQUEST The City Manager reported that the C-ity has received a request from Schwert-Reed Insurance to install a street light in the parking lot behind 2347 Commerce Blvd. The Council agreed there should be a light in the parking Iot. Jessen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-201 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A STREET LIGHT BEHIND 2347 COMMERCE BLVD. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTION, PLANNING & ZONING FEE SCHEDULE The City Manager explained that Jan has revised the fee schedule for her department for 1985 and is now submitting it to the Council for review. He then went over the sections and explained which fees were new and which fees had increased. decreased or stayed the same. The goal of this department is to be self- sufficient. Charon moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-202 RESOLUTION SETTING THE BUILDING INSPECTION, PLANNING AND ZONING FEE SCHEDULE The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. ADDITION TO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE:__SECTION 2~__~~__."NONDISCRIMI- NATION OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS The City Manager explained that this Section has been added to fulfill the requirements of Revenue Sharing. Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #8~-203 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF SECTION 29.3, "NONDISCRIMINATION OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS", TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 251 December 11,198 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. Mr. Robert Beadle, 1708 Finch Lane, state that he moved here 6 years ago and he now regrets t-he move for the following reasons: 1. The dock fees have increased from #25.00 to #65.00. 2. The merchants in town are rude and raise their prices before a sale so that they can make money. He and his wife do not shop in Mound anymore. 3. The taxes have risen and he has a street assessment against his property and he did not want the paved streets. 4. The Police Department was not responsive to his complaints two years ago about a 36 hour party that went on near his home. He has called about a dog that he is afraid of and they told him to catch the dog and they would pick it up. 5. The phone rates are too high for-the service given. He commended the City Manager and the City Council for their efforts in the Contel rate case. He further stated that it is just about getting to the point where he cant afford to live here anymore. The Mayor stated that he felt Mr. Beadle should come in to the City Hall and speak to the Staff about his complaints, some of which we will be able to help solve. PAYMENT OF BILLS The bills were presented for consideration. Charon moved and Jessen seconded a motion to approve the payment of bills ~ as presented on the pre-list. in the amount of #161.597.87. when funds are available. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CHAPMAN PLACE The City Manager explained that the City Attorney has now drawn up the Conditional Use Permit for Chapman Place which was discussed at a previous meeting. The City Attorney stated that there has been one additional to the Permit since it was submitted to the Council and this is as follows. On Page 2, after the third WHEREAS, the following should 252 December 11, 1984 be inserted: "WHEREAS, the Council is following the setback guidelines for R-4 structures. rather than the B-1 setbacks. as Chapman Place is a residential use; and" The City Manager asked Mr. Prokasky if he had seen the resolution and asked if he had any problems with it. Mr. Prokaksy stated yes he has seen the resolution and no he -did not have a problem with it. He further stated that he has gotten written approval from the neighbor Mr. McClellan approving the construction. Councilm ember Peterson stated that he favored the setback for the Mound Bay Park parking lot side as a 0 setback instead of the 4 feet. Paulsen moved and Charon seconded the following resolution: ` RESOLUTION #84-204 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS IN SECTION 23. TOWNSHIP 117. RANGE 24. PID #23-117-24 14 0009. AT 2670 COMMERCE BOULEVARD. TO BE KNOWN AS CHAPMAN PLACE. A roll call ~ vote was 3 in favor with Councilmembers Jessen and Peterson voting nay. Motion carried. CONTINENTAL PHONE RATE FILING The City Manager went over a memo from Attorney Jim Larson which explained the new filing by Continental Phone for increased rates. Jim Larson was present and explained that the rate refund case which the City of Mound won in District Court is being appealed by the Public Service Commission to the Supreme Court.. The Council discussed the costs related to intervening in the new filing. The Mayor suggested that the Jim Larson and Jon Elam go to the various other cities w ho would be affected by the new rate increase and see if they would consider joining Mound in an intervention and share the costs if it were necessary. The Mayor also suggested that the Council hold a public hearing sometime in January to see if the residents of Mound want the City to continue to spend money fighting Contel's rate increases. No action was taken. FIRE TRUCK TRANSFER The City Manager explained that it is now time to transfer 253 December 11, 1984 X23,413.97 from the Fire Operating Fund to the Fire Capital Outlay Fund for the new pumper fire truck. Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-205 RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER #23.413.97 FROM THE FIRE OPERATING FUND TO THE FIRE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR THE NEW FIRE TRUCK PURCHASE The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. M.S.A. RESOLUTIONS The City Manager explained that the Council needs to pass two resolutions, 1 ) deleting one road as a M.S.A. Road (Bradford Lane - from Leslie Road to Monmouth Road, and 2) adding Leslie Road - from Bradford Lane to Manchester Road, Manchester Road - from Leslie Road to Devon Lane, Devon Lane - from Manchester Road to Bradford Lane and Bradford Lane - from Devon Lane to Monmouth Road. Charon moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-206 RESOLUTION REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID ROADS The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #84-207 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. SET DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS Charon moved and Peterson seconded a motion to set January 8. 1984. at 7:30 P.M: fora public hearing on an application for a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 24 foot by 30 foot storage building on Mt. Olive Lutheran Church property at 5218 Bartlett Blvd. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Charon moved and Jessen seconded a motion to set January 8. 1984. at 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing on an application for a Conditional Use Permit for kitchen and restroom expansion at Al ~ Alma's Res taurant. 5201 Piper Road (PID #25-117-24 21 0016/0017). The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 254 December 11~ 1984 BINGO PERMITS The City Manager explained that the Bingo Permits for the American Legion. Our Lady of the Lake Church and the Westonka Seniors expired on November 30. 1984. They wish to renew these licenses until February 28, 1985. when the State of Minnesota takes over the licensing of gambling. They have all asked to have the fees waived. Charon moved and Jessen seconded a motion to authorize the issuance of Bingo Permits to the American Legion. Our Lady of the Lake Church and the Westonka Seniors. waiving the fees. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. INFORHATIONlMISCELLANEOIJS A. Property Sales Data for Hennepin County. B. Met Council Review - November 9. 1984. C. Hennepin County Solid Waste Report. D. Chamber Waves for Decembers 1984. E. M.I.S. Report - "Employee Incentives" F. School District Minutes - November 12~ 1984. G. Letter Regarding Schedule for Pelican Point Development. H. 1985 and Beyond - The Challenge of Minnesota's Elderly. I. Twin City Labor Market Information - November 1984. J. Tank Restoration Project Letter. K. Letter from Spring Park regarding capacity of MWCC sewage system. L. Memo from Finance Director to City Manager on Water and Sewer Rates for 1985. M. Hennepin County Employment and Economic Development Strategic Issue Memorandum. N. Letter from. Curt .Pearson regarding Allied Painting and Renovating. Inc. Paulsen moved and Charon seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:05 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Fran Clark City Clerk o Elam City Manager BILLS------DECEMBER 11, 1984 Earl F Anderson Acro-MN Butch's Bar Supply Blackowiak ~ Son Holly Bostrom Bradley Exterminating Cargill Salt Coast to Coast Coca Cola Bottling City Club Distributing Copy Duplicating Prod Dependable Services. Day Distributing East Side Beverage Flaherty's Happy Tyme Farmers Steel Co. Firehouse Magazine Griggs Beer Glenwood Inglewood Henn Co. Treas Happy's Potato Chips M ies ~ Sons Island Park Skelly N Craig Johnson Terrence M Johnson Kool Kube Ice Lowell's The Laker Marina Auto Parts Minnegasco City of Mound Metro Fone Communications Mid Central Fire Navarre Hdwe N.S.P. Popham Haik Pepsi Cola/7 UP Pogreba Distributing Royal Crown Beverage Rustique Decorating Rex Distributing Suburban Community Services Spring Park Car Wash SOS Printing Swenson Nursery Saliterman LTD Twin City Home Juice Thurk Bros. Chev Thorpe Distributing 128.25 98.18 131.55 71.50 275.00 40.00 1,226.91 96.81 300.18 4,452.05 15.00 33.00 3,108.40 3,074.03 95.40 37.53 26.97 408.70 47.25 1,048.50 102.44 380.00 65.60 3,200.00 3,600.00 42.40 306.20 133.54 411.02 2,030.14 32.80 35.40 447.00 428.22 4,543.94 2,235.65 331.09 3,912.20 68.20 8.34 275.00 898.25 48.00 106.85 938.10 1,070.63 34.41 155.66 4,150.51 Unitog Rental Von Klug ~ Assoc Wurst, Pearson, Hamltn Water Products Waldor Pump Widmer Bros. Xerox Corp Wendy Anderson Custom Fire C.H. Carpenter Clark Oi 1 Downtown Idea Exchange Dept Prop Tax Fire Marshall Assn Griggs Cooper Govt Training Johnson Bros. Liquor INC. Lindstrom Cleaning Metro Waste Control Metro Waste Control Mound Postmaster Douglas Olson Ed Phillips ~ Sons Quality Wine Howard Simar Dennis Tebben Allan Wiederholt TOTAL BILLS 346.38 373.50 2,019.97 46.44 9,485.00 580.50 82.72 17.05 63,925.00 82.16 1,012.50 89.00 59.68 8.00 1,444.10 10.00 1,911.53 18.00 430.00 29,986.80 2,103.75 155.00 5.00 1,265.88 1,112.40 145.00 75.71 90.00 161.597.87 ~. __~ ~" ~~ c~ ~= (~~ ---