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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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