1985-04-23April 23, 1985
MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL ~ 1985
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on April 23, 1985, at 7:00 P.M. in the Couneil
Chambers at 531 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Phyllis
Jessen, and Steve Smith. Councilmembers Gary Paulsen and Russ
Peterson arrived at 7:15 P.M.' and 7:35 P.M, respectively.
Also present were: City Manager Jon Elam, City Attorney Curt
Pearson, City Planner Mark Koegler, City Engineer John Cameron,
City Clerk Fran Clark and the following interested citizens: Jim
Nordby, Audrey Evens, Eugene Schlee, Kerry Peterson, and the
following Cam p Fire Girls: Julie Nelson, Krista Barthel, Katie
Richards, Heidi Brynteson, Sarah Hawkins, Annie Swanson, Angela
Yorks, Kelli Cunnington, Emily Peterson, Darcy Huhgren, Larissa
Miller, Shannon Drahos> Johanna Schussler, Carmen Howard.
The Mayor called the meeting to order, welcomed the people in
attendance and introduced the Camp Fire Girls.
Councilmember Paulsen arrived.
The Camp Fire Girls lead the Pledge of Allegiance. They then
presented the Council with a friendship cake to celebrate the
Cam p Fire Girls 75th Anniversary. The Council thanked the girls
for coming.
Councilmember Peterson arrived.
MINUTES
The Minutes from the April 9, 1985, Regular Meeting were
presented for consideration. Councilmember Smith made a
correction on page 65, second paragraph, "plot" should be changed
to "plod".
MOTION was made by Councilmember Jessen. seconded by
Councilmember Smith. to approve the minutes of the April 9.
1985. regular Council meeting as corrected. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS FOR APRIL
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak with regard to a delinquent utility
bill. No one responded. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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The City Manager reported that the amount has been reduced to
~1 X399.17.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-47 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS FOR APRIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
#1.399.17 AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO
SHUTOFF WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING- APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR 4 UNIT
TOWNHOUSES IN THE 1700 BLOCK OF COMMERCE BLVD..
PORT HARRISON
The City Manager explained that the Planning Commission has
recommended approval with conditions as specified in the proposed
resolution.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak for or against the subdivision. No
one responded. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The City Engineer stated that he would recommend adding item 12
to the conditions. This would state that the developer of Port
Harrison be responsible for bringing the water and sewer from
point A on their property to the property line of Mr. Nelson.
From there Mr. Nelson has stated he would like the City to
install the service to his property and assess the costs back to
him. This would allow Mr. Nelson to eventually develop his
property also.
The Council discussed this and the City Attorney stated that the
City would need a petition from Mr. Nelson. as owner of the
adjacent property stating that he would waive the public hearing
on the improvement and that he agrees to pay the costs of
installation of the sewer and water. The Council directed the
City Engineer and the City Attorney to work that out and bring it
back to the Council for consideration.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-48 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF PORT HARRISON AND ADDING ITEM #12 TO
THE CONDITIONS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE #85-420• KERRY PETERSON, 4789 NORTHERN ROAD, W 1!2 OF LOTS
1 ~ 32, SKARP & LINDQUIST'S RAVENSWOOD, LOT SIZE,
EXISTING SETBACK, ZONING DISTRICT
The City Manager explained that Mr. Peterson had applied in 1979
for a variance to construct a garage which was denied. He then
put up a carport and eventually closed the carport in. He is now
encroaching on his neighbors property with a wall of the carport.
He has now applied for variances to construct a garage/carport,
fence, deck and a second story addition.
The City Planner explained that this property is zoned B-2 along
with other property in that area and the ultimate intent of the
zoning ordinance is for the subject property and the surrounding
parcels to become business uses rather than residential uses.
Therefore, the Mound Zoning Ordinance severely limits alteration
or expansion of the existing use.
The Staff recommendation is to approve the variance for the
carport but deny the variance to expand the existing house. The
expansion of the home would increase the bulk of the building
which is prohibited by the ordinance. '
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-49 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR W ITH THE PLANNING
.COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A
VARIANCE OF LOT SIZE, SETBACK AND TO
RECOGNIZE A NONCONFORMING USE OF PROPERTY
AT 4798 NORTHERN ROAD, WEST 1/2 OF LOT 27,
SUBDIVSION OF LOTS 1 AND 32 SKARP AND
LINDQUIST'S RAVENSWOOD, PID #18-117-23 33
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REVIEW SUBDIVISION REQUEST FOR LOTS Z1 ~ 22, BLOCK 2, 1/2 VACATED
ALLEY, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT F, 5200 BLOCK OF EDEN ROAD, EUGENE
SCHLEE
The City Manager reported that the townhouses are now built and
the developer would like to have a final subdivision of the
parcels into 8 separate -tax parcels, one for each townhouse unit.
Peterson moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-50 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVE THE
FINAL SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR LOTS 21, 22,
23, 2~F, BLOCK 2, 1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY,
SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT F, PID #13-117-24 34
0034/0035/0036/0037 (5200 BLOCK OF EDEN
ROAD
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR COMMONS MAINTENANCE-PERMIT BEHIND 1546 BLUEBIRD LANE
The City Manager reported that Mr. David Kunz, 15.46 Bluebird Lane
has asked to be allowed to build a staircase leading down the
bank to the dock on the Commons adjoining his property. The Park
Commission has reviewed this and recommended approval.
Jessen moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-51 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF
STAIRS BEHIND 1546 BLUEBIRD LANE ON THE
COMMONS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS ~ SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to make a comment or suggestion
to the Council. There were none.
REVIEW SEAL COAT BIDS
The City Manager explained that the bids were received on April
19, 1985, for the 1985 Seal Coat Program. They were as follows:
1. Allied Blacktop Co. X30,180
2. Buffalo Bituminous $31,875
3. Preferred Paving, Inc. $33,075
4. Minnesota Roadways $33,300
5. Bituminous Roadways $36,165
The Staff is recommending approval of the bid from Allied
Blacktop Co. in the amount. of $30,180.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the followin resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-52 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BID OF ALLIED
BLACKTOP CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF X30 ~ 1 80 FOR
THE 1985 SEAL COAT PROGRAM
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO WATER & SEWER CHAPTERS IN THE CITY-CODE
The City Manager explained that the Utility Superintendent has
requested the the ordinances dealing with sewer and water be
amended to read as follows:
1. Each single family dwelling and each unit in a duplex,
twin home, double bungalow and townhouse will have its
own 1" water service tapped directly to the main.. If
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there is an existing 3/~4" service to-the lot that may be
used for 1 unit only. Any future water services tapped
to the city water main will be 1" minimum in size.
2. A 1" minimum water service for commercial buildings with
less than 1500 square feet of floor area. Any building
with 1500 square feet or more of floor area will be
required to have a minimum of 1 1/2" water service.
3. Each single family and each unit in a duplex. twin hom e
double bungalow and townhouse will have its own ~4"
minimum sewer line connected to a ~4" minimum stub that is
connected to the city's trunk line.
~+. Water shutoff and sewer cleanouts will not be located in
driveways.
The City Manager stated this will only affect new construction
not present homes or businesses.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Paulsen. seconded by
Councilmember Smith to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
amendment to the City Code incorporating the above
recommendations for water and sewer services. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
RENEWAL OF VARIOUS LICENSES
The following licenses are up for renewal:
Off-Sale Beer
Stevens Market
Gambling (to be extended to June 1. 1985)
Northwest Tonka Lions
Tree Removal (~4-1-85 to 3-31-86)
Lutz Tree Service
The following licenses are for 5-1-85 to 4-30-86.
Bowling
Mound Lanes - 8 Alleys
Pool Table
Captain Billy's - 2 tables
VFW ~~5113 - 1 table
Juke Box
American Legion 4398 - 1
Donnie's on the Lake - 1
VFW ~k5113 - 1
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Games of Skill
Al & Alma's - 1
Captain Billy's - 2
Donnie's on the Lake - 3
PDC2 - 2
Restaurant
Al & Alma' s
American Legion ~~398
Captain Billy's
Donnie's on the Lake
Hardee's
House of Moy
Martin & Son Boat Rental
Mound Lanes
Pizza Factory
VFW ~~5113
MOTION was made by Councilmember Jessen, seconded by
Councilmember Peterson to authorize the issuance of the above
stated miscellaneous licenses. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried. -
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The bills were presented for consideration.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by
Councilmember Jessen to approve the payment of bills as
presented on the pre-list in the amount of 1122,709,02, when
funds are available. A roll call vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
BIDS SPRING CLEAN UP
The City Manager reported that 2 bids for the Spring Clean Up
were received. They w ere as follows:
John H. Zueearo (Westonka Sanitation) ~3~675.00
Bernard Illies (Illies & Sons) $4649.00
MOTION was made by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by
Councilmember Smith to approve the bid of John H. Zuccaro
(Westonka Sanitation) for the Spring Clean Up in the amount
of 13,675.00. The vote was unanimously. in favor. Motion
carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Article on Strategic Planning.
B. Minutes of March 21, 1985, Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District.
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C. Minutes of April 2, 1985, Minnehaha Creek~Watershed District.
D. Agenda April 18, 1985, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
E. Annual Report - Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
F. Met Council Priorities Handout.
G. Final 1984 LMCD Report.
H. Ehler & Associates Financial Newsletter.
I. Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Rod Pitch regarding the installation
of a satellite dish on Commerce Blvd.
J. Article on Continental Telephone raising their rates again.
Mayor Polston asked the City Manager for an update on the
economic development in Mound.
The City Manager reported that there are a number of businesses
looking at the Tonka Building for space. That is up to Balboa.
They have hired an architect to design a new front for the
building. Balboa will be hosting a reception in May at the
Lafayette Club to bring all the commercial real estate people in
for their presentation. They plan on designing a booklet about
the buildings and the community.
Town Square is moving i'orward. The City Attorney stated the
developers are putting the final touches on a Redevelopment
Agreement. Both the City Attorney and the City Manager will keep'
the Council updated as things happen.
SATELLITE DISHES
The Council discussed the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Pitch regarding
the satellite dish being installed on Commerce Blvd. Mayor
Polston stated that he does not want to get into regulating on
private property. He asked if the satellite dishes could be
dealt with under the existing zoning code as an accessory
structure. The City Attorney stated a satellie dish is not
identified in the zoning ordinance, which means it is not a
permitted use, therefore it is not permitted at this time. The
Council directed the Staff and the City Planner to study and
bring back to the Council something including satellite dishes as
a permitted use under Accessory Structure.
Councilmember Jessen stated she would like to see the proposed
amendment to the zoning ordinance that was presented at the last
meeting passed including the restrictions as they were stated.
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DRAINAGE PROBLEM BETWEEN BEACHWOOD ~ EVERGREEN
Councilmember Paulsen stated that he has been contacted by a
number of people living in that area who are complaining about
the depth of the pond there.
The City Manager explained that he had been out there today and
met with the neighbors about the problem. There will have to be
further investigation to see what can be done about the problem,
but so far the following has happened:
The pond was there first.
The storm sewer came next.
The connection of the pond to the storm sewer was last.
The City Engineer will check this problem out and see what can be
done and will report back.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
The City Manager reported that
and City Personnel have received
of the Hennepin County. Community
the City of Mound, City Manager
this Certificate from the Staff
Services Volunteer Program.
SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Councilmember Smith stated that he di°d not realize when the sign
amendment was passed awhile back that Section 3.09 (Temporary
Signs), subdivision 5, (c) had the following language: "No signs
shall be placed within the public way nor shall they be attached
to any telephone poles or light standards."
MOTION was made by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Mayor
Polston to reconsider amending Section 3.09, subdivision 5,
(c) deleting the following, °nor shall they be attached to
any telephone poles or light standards°.
The Council discussed this issue in detail.
A roll call vote on the motion Was 2 in favor, with
Councilmembers Jessen and Paulsen voting nay and
Councilmember Peterson abstaining. Motion failed.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Paulsen, seconded by
Councilmember Smith to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. The vote Was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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Fran Clark, City Clerk
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o Elam, City Manager
BILLS--------APRIL 23, 1985
Computer run dated 4/16/85---Batch 854037
Computer run dated 4/18/85---Batch 854041
" Batch 854042
TOTAL BILLS
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38,430.27
65,374.50
18,904.25
122,709.02
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