1985-03-1957
March 19, 1985
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
special session on March 19, 1985, at 7:30 P.M, in the Council
Chambers at 531 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were:
Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Phyllis Jessen, Gary Paulsen,
Russ Peterson and Steve Smith. Also present were: City Manager
Jon Elam, City Attorney Jim Larson, Building Inspector Jan
Bertrand, Recorder Wendy Anderson: and the following interested
citizens: Kathy Kroening, Paul Kroening. Frank Ahrens. Tim White
and George Gulso.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance.
DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS FOR MARCH
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak in regard to a delinquent utility
bill. No one responded. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-33 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS FOR MARCH IN THE AMOUNT OF
53.516.86 AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO
SHUTOFF WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER CONDITIONAL USE PERHIT TO OPERATE A
MAJOR AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS AT 1632 COMMERCE BLVD.
The Mayor asked if the Council had any questions of the Staff
before he opened the public hearing. There were none. The City
Manager stated that a plan set has been submitted.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak for or against the proposed issuance
of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a major auto repair
business at 1632 Commerce Blvd. No one responded. The Mayor
closed the public hearing.
The City Manager reported that the Planning Commission has
recommended approval with conditions.
Jessen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 585-34 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PAUL'S AUTO AND HARINE REPAIR
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AT 1632 COMMERCE BLVD., PID #13-117-24 22
0016
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #85-410• TIM WHITE, 2137 CENTERVIEW LANE, LOTS 29 ~ 30,
BLOCK 6, ABRAHAM LINCOLN ADD~N TO LAKESIDE PARK,
SETBACK VARIANCE
The City Manager explained that this item was tabled sometime ago
because the applicant was out of town at the time. The Planning
Commission did recommend denial of the request.
The applicant was present and explained that he has applied for a
setback variance to the north street front at Pike Road and to
recognize the existing setback to Centerview Lane in order to
construct a deck eight feet above the ground with a 6 foot
privary fence (stockade) underneath the deck to enclose personal
belongings. Exhibit A was submitted to indicate the requested
setbacks with modification of request to construct the deck 5
feet setback from the existing storage shed.
The Building Inspector stated the the City Code requires a 20
foot setback to property lines on corner lots in the R-2 zoning
district under section 23.408 (5).
The Council asked several questions of the applicant regarding
the storage and screening of the area. They then discussed the
storing of business equipment on residential property. The
Building Inspector stated that the present structure will be
modified to meet the codes.
The Council discussed approving a 3 foot to 9 foot variance to
the north property line to construction a 12 foot by 17 foot by 8
foot deck with a b foot privacy fence (stockade type)
underneath and in line with the deck above due to the shape of
the lot and making Exhibit A part of the approval under the
condition that the survey monuments he locatd or a registered
land survey be submitted.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-35 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST
WITH CONDITIONS FOR LOTS 29 AND 30, BLOCK
6, ABRAHAM LINCOLN ADDITION TO LAKESIDE
PARK, 2137 CENTERVIEW LANE, PID #13-117-24
31 0046
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to make a comment or
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suggestion to the Council. There were none.
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON YEAR XI CDBG PROGRAM
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to set April 9.
1985. at 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing for Year XI Urban
Hennepin County CDBG Program - Budget proposed 576.581. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
QUOTATIONS FOR BARE ROOT TREE PURCHASE
The City Manager explained that the City has secured 2 quotations
for bare root trees to be planted in the Spring. They were for 5
different kinds of trees (20 each). One was from Swenson Nursery
at ~3~~+60.00 and the other was from Otten Bros. Nursery at
~3~610.00. The Staff recommended accepting the quotation from
Swenson Nursery.
Jessen moved and Peterson seconded a motion to approve the
purchase of 5 different kinds of bare root trees (20 each)
from Swenson Nursery at a cost of 53.460.00. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
AMEND SECTION 37.37 OF THE CITY CODE
The City Manager explained that Chapter 37 of the City Code has
and is causing some problems for people who would like to do
business in Mound because it does not allow them to ring a bell
such as the good humor man, Thus the recommendation to delete
"ringing of a bell" from Section 37.37.
Polston moved and Smith seconded the following:
ORDINANCE X474 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 37.37 OF THE
CITY CODE RELATING TO PRACTICES
PROHIBITED. HAWKERS, PEDDLERS AND
TRANSLENT MERCHANTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PROCLAMATION FOR ANNUAL SALE OF VFW BUDDY POPPIES
Peterson moved and Smith seconded the following:
RESOLUTION #85-36 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE ANNUAL SALE OF
BUDDY POPPIES BY THE VFW
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The bills were presented for consideration.
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Peterson moved and Jessen seconded a motion to approve the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of 598.613.02. when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Memo on Employee Right to Know Act of 1983.
B. Explanation of Governor Perpich's Property Tax Proposal.
C. Legion Post ~~398 Gambling Report for February.
D, Thank you letter from Kenneth Brooks.
E. MWCC Press Release.
F. First Draft of Revised Subdivision Ordinance.
G. Met Council Review - March 1~ 1985.
H. League of Cities Action Alert on LGA.
Councilmember Smith asked to add an item to the agenda. He
stated that in January the Council set April 9th for a public
hearing on the Campaign Sign Ordinance and he would like to
request that this public hearing be put back another 6 weeks or
until May 28~ 1985.
Smith moved and Peterson seconded a motion to re-set the date
for a public hearing on the Campaign Sign Ordinance for May
28. 1985. at 7:30 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
Councilmember Smith then stated that he is aware that there are
several positions open in the Police Department and the Park
Director's ,position is also open. He suggested that some
organizational changes in staffing could be made by taking the
tasks of the Park Director's position and giving them to Public
Works. The Mayor stated that the Public Works Dept, already is a
minimal staff and any further tasks could cause a number of
problems. Councilmember Peterson stated that he has spent
considerable tim e studying the Police Dept. and he does not feel
that we can reduce the Police Dept. and still keep the level of
services necessary to protect the citizens of Mound.
Paulsen moved and Smith seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:10
P.M. The vote was unanimousl in /fa/v,,or,,. Motion carried.
`tip"
-' ,, on Elam. City Manager
Fran Clark City Clerk
BILLS---------MARCH lg, 1985
Computer run dated 3/13/85 page 2
Computer run dated 3/14/85 page 6
Ho 11 y Bos t rom
Jon Elam
Len Harrell
Wm Hudson
Govt Training
NW Bell Tele
--cleaning services
meeting expenses
Govt Conf expenses
meeting expenses
Service---Registration fee
Siren and computer line charge-March
Total Bills
41,418.01
56,734.55
78.00
25.44
5.00
6.97
75.00
270.05
98,613.02
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