1985-09-24REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
MOUND CITY COUNCIL
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September 24, 1885
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin .County, Minnesota, met in regular
session on September 24, 1985, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chamvers at
5341 Maywood Road, Mound, Minnesota.. Those present were: Councilmembers
Peterson, Jessen, Paulsen and Smith. Also present were:.- Acting City Manager
Fran Clark, City. Attorney Curt Pearson, City Engineer John Cameron and
Linda Strong. Absent and excused was Mayor Bob Polston.
Acting Mayor, Peterson opened the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING ON DELINQUENT UTILITY-BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER
The acting Mayor, Peterson opened. the public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present who wished to speak regarding these. No one responded.
Hearing closed.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resooution:
RESOLUTION #85-104 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT UTILITY. BILLS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3495.39 AND AUTHORIZE-THE STAFF
TO SHUT OFF WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
The acting Mayor, Peterson opened the public hearing-and asked if there was
anyone present who wished to speak r-egarding any of the proposed assessments
on the Agenda,.ltems 2A - 2G. Acting City Manager, Fran, said Bob Johnson
has some property in this district with nothing on the land and felt the
assessment of $12#.52 should be dropped. He is however storing spools for
Dow Sat on this land. He protested this assessment last year also. The
acting City Manager, Fran suggested the Council leave it to the CBD Parking
Committee to decide. Peterson closed hearing.
Jessen moved Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-105
The vote was unanimously in
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT ROLL iN THE AMOUNT OF $22,170.15, TO
BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND SPREAD
OVER i YEAR AT 8%. LEVY #9908
favor. Motion carried.
Peterson opened the public hearings for items 26 - 2G.
Clint Gables questioned Levy #9905, regarding him being assessed for it
when previous owner should have been. Attorney Pearson said the assessment
stays with the property. Councilmember Paulsen said Gables should go to
the previous owner for satisfaction.
Acting Mayor, Peterson closed public hearing.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-106 RESOLUTION ADOPTING UNPAID TREE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT
ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,775.99 TO BE CERTIFIED TO
THE COUNTY AUDITOR AT 8% INTEREST. LEVY #9903
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The vote was una~~imously in favor. Motion carried.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION#85-107 RESOLUTION ADOPTING UNPAID TRESS ASSESSMENT
ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $390.00 TO BE CERTIFIED
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AT 8% INTEREST.
LEVY #9904
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Paulsen .moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-108 RESOLUTION ADOPTING UNPAID GARBAGE REMOVAL
ASSESSMENT-ROLL IN THE AMOUNT -0 F $450.00 TO BE
CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND SPREAD OVER
1 YEAR AT 8% INTEREST. LEVY-#9906
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-109 RESOLUTION ADOPTING UNPAID WEED ~ GRASS CUTTING
ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $123..36 To BE
CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND SPREAD OVER
1 YEAR AT 8% INTEREST. LEVY #9907
_ ~ The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the fo Mowing resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-110 RESOLUTION ADOPTING UNPAID PUBLIC HEALTH OR
SAFETY .HAZARD REMOVAL CHARGES ASSESSMENT ROLL
IN THE AMOUNT OF $430.00, TO BE CERTIFIED TO
THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND SPREAD OVER 1 YEAR AT
8% INTEREST. LEVY#9905
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #85-111 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DELINQUENT UTILITY
ASSESSMENT ROLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3724.94
TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND
SPREAD OVER 1 YEAR AT 8% INTEREST, LEVY #9998
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DEFERRED ~ SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT UPON WAIVER:
The Acting City Manager states these are assessments that the people agreed
to have put on their property and waive hearings. There was no discussion.
Councilmember Peterson asked for a blanket motion on all four items.
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Paulsen moved and Smith seconded the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION #85-112 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED ~ SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES:
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT; & DIRECTING
CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
LEVY #9900 - $1751..99
RESOLUTION #85-113 RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED ~ SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES: DIRECTING
PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT: ~ DIRECTING
CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
LEVY #9914 - $6100.00
RESOLUTION #85-114
RESOLUTION #85-115
RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED & SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS. UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES:
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT: ~ DIRECTING
CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
LEVY #990 1 - $361.00
RESOLUTION LEVYING DEFERRED & SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS UPON WAIVER OF FORMALITIES:
DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ABSTRACT: DIRECTING
CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
LEVY #9902 - $97.40 •
The vote was unanimously in favor on all four items. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 5542 LYNWOOD BLVD.
Steve Pauly asked the Council fo extend his Conditional Use Permit on
5542 Lynwood Blvd.. Blue Lagoon Marina is moving to the old Widmer Bldg
in Spring Park, and Widmer's new building in St. Bonifacius is not done
yet. Pauly's request is to remain in current property until November
15, to allow Widmer to complete his building. He requested an open date
with 5 day vacate notice from the Council. Curt Pearson noted the Council.
has been gracious and that Pauly was supposed to be out by the end of Aug-
ust. Acting Mayor Peterson agreed to extend the Conditional Use Permit
until November 1, 1985,"with no extensions. Pauly. stated he would .provide
a signed Letter to the City stating he would not ask for relocation funds.
RESOLUTION #85-116 COUNCILMEMBER PAULSEN.MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER
JESSEN SECONDED TO EXTEND THE CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT UNTIL NOVEMBER 1, 1985, WITH NO EXTEN-
SIONS AND BLUE LAGOON MARINA WILL NOT APPLY FOR
ANY RELOCATION FUNDS.
Mr. Pauly agreed. The vote was 3 in favor with Councilmember Smith voting
no. Motion carried.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Acting Mayor Peterson asked for comments and suggestions from citizens
present. There were no comments and suggestions.
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RESCHEDULE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1985, TO
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 19 5, BECAUSE OF SCHOOL REFERENDUM BEING HELD ON
OCTOBER 8th.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER SMITH AND SECONDED BY JESSEN TO RESCHEDULE
THE OCTOBER 8th MEETING TO MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th.
The vote was unanimously in favor. .Motion carried
SET DATE FOR BID OPENING: TUXEDO BLVD. SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
SUGGESTED DATE: OCTOBER 19 5, AT 10:00 AM.
COUNCILMEMBER JESSEN MOVED TO OPEN BID FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
ON TUXEDO BLVD. ON OCTOBER 4, 1985, AT 10:00 AM, SECONDED BY
COUNGILMEMBER SMITH.
The vote was unanimously in'favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST FROM P1INNETRISTA FOR:
A SEWER AND WATER EXTENSION (COUNTY RD 15 AT DUTCH LAKE)
B SEWER AND WATER SERVICE AND JOINT STREET IMPROVEMENT
COUNTY. RD 15 AND WESTEDGE BLVD.
The Acting City Manager stated the City Engineer, John Cameron has been
working with Minnetrista on this issue. Mr. Cameron suggested discuss-
ing issue 'B' first.
John Cameron has looked at the preliminary drawings and read the proposal
from the City of-Minnetrista, and he concurred with alternative 2A, which
states: Approve request by the City of Minnetrista for extension of Mound
sanitary sewer and water services to the proposed .residential subdivision.
The R.E.C.s would be charged against Minnetris'ta's sewer capacity
allotment.. The City of Minnetrista would be responsible for the maintenance
of both the sanitary sewer and water extensions. Billing for services would
be by the City of Mound. 'A' states; such approval would include a joint
street improvement project for Westedge Road from County Rd 15 to Woodedge
Road. Mr. Cameron added four conditions to this proposal:
1. The existing 10" watermain in the Westedge Blvd. be extended
south to Woodedge Road at the expense of the developers of the
Minnetrista project.
2. The final construction plans for the total project be approved
by the City of Mound Staff.
3. The water meters be the responsibility of the City of Mound.
4. Before approval is granted on a street improvement project for
Westedge Blvd., additional information such as cost, design,
etc., be submitted for review.
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John introduced Bill Turnblad, City of Minnetrista, Planner. Bill had
no disagreement with the conditions and stipulations from the City
Engineer.
The Council discussed this issue.
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There was Council and Engineer discussion regarding the lot sizes of
this project.
Steven Kakus, 6381 Maple Street, asked about how a new project with 26
units would affect his water pressure. The City Engineer said the water-
main is set for more use now, and. he would study the water pressure concerm.
The City Engineer explained the other request from Minnetrista, for sewer
and water service to proposed Plat - County Rd 15 to Dutch Lake.
He mentioned this is simitiar to the first request, and Minnetrista has
given conceptual approval of the plat, dependent upon getting the Water
and Sewer hook up t Mound. The Engineer had drawings but they were concep-
ual, not topographical. He .did neet with one of the developers at tte
site. -The Engineer felt that no formal action should be taken tonight.
He would like a more indepth study and to see more specific plans. He
mentioned several hook up possibilities, however they all depend upon the
topography maps showing the various elevations.
Milton Hentges, a resident affected by this proposal asked if he would be .
assessed for this sewer-water project. The City Engineer explained
Mound's assessment policy.
PAULSEN MOVED AND PETERSON SECONDED A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
ENGINEER TO STUDY THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF MINNETRISTA FOR THE
PLAT OF MNS ASSOCIATES, SUBJECT TO THE CfTY OF•MINNETRISTA OR THE
DEVELOPER DEPOSITING SUFFICIENT FUNDS 4JITH-THE CITY OF MOUND TO
COVER ALL ENGINEERING, ADMINtSTRATiVE AND LEGAL EXPENSES INCURRED
BY THE CITY OF MOUND.
The Council voted unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Turnblad said this was a reasonable request and the developers had
funds available. Buzz Sykes mentioned-the Westonka Historical Society
is planning to purchase a 103 year old building, to make into a museum.
The society will .move the building to Lot 9 on County Road 15.
Bi11 Turnblad .thanked the Council for its cooperative spirit.
LETTER FROM CURT PEARSON REGARDING LOST LAKE. LAND SALE
Councilmember Smith asked if there was any progress. Curt Pearson
said there was nothing to report. He is working as fast as the court
system will allow and he is aware of the Council's anxiousness to have
it solved.. John Cameron mentioned the need for the elevation of the
property to be defined, so the City would keep the wetlands portion,
to protect it.
LETTER FROM EARL WILSON WANTING TO DONATE LOTS TO THE CITY
The Council discussed the lots that Mr. Wilson wanted to donate,
(lots 4. 5 and the southwesterly ~ of lot 3, block 10, Woodland Point).
It was decided that the City did not need more land of this kind.
There is a drainage problem there, and the lots are unbuildabie without
a major drainage plan and storm sewer. The Acting City Manager will
write him a letter declining his offer.
JESSEN MOVED. AND PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION NOT TO ACCEPT THESE
LOTS. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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SET DATE FOR BID OPENING. FOR CBD-SNOW REMOVAL AND FALL CLEAN-UP
JESSEN MOVED AND PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION TO OPEN THE BIDS
FOR CBD SNOW REMOVAL AND FALL CLEAN-UP ON OCTOBER 7, 1885, AT
1.0:00 AM.
The vote was unanimously in favor., The motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The bills were presented for consideratiom.: Councilmember Smith
questioned the John Doe cost. The Acting .City Manager explained that
it was the attorney's fees for our part of the deductible to the
insurance company for a litigation case.
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH MOVED AND PAULSEN SECONDED A MOTION TO
APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF .BILLS AS PRESENTED ON THE PRE-LIST,
IN THE AMOUNT. OF $139,824.45, WHEN'FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE.
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS UNANIMOUSLY°IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
The Acting City Manager mentioned that' Eldo Schmidt called to let us
know that Ed Richter is retiring as the director of the HRA, as of
October_1, 198.5. They have hired a new director, for the 2020 building
effective October 1st.. His name is Edmund Meehan.
LOST LAKE PROPERTY
Mr. Sykes asked the progress regarding Lost Lake. The Council again
reviewed what they had previously discussed.
SELECTION OF NEW CITY MANAGER
Councilmember Jessen suggested that since they have all reviewed the
application s: and six in state peop le were chosen..-that we not inter-
view 3 from out of the state until a. decision has been made on the 6
in state people. Reasoning due to the high-cost of bringing in these
out of state people.
COUNCILMEMBER JESSEN MOVED AND-SMITH SECONDED THE MOTION TO
OPEN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, MEET WITH .THE FIRST SIX CHOICES,
WITH NO EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS.
The motion passed, with Paulsen voting no.
INFORMATION AND MISCELLANEOUS
A. Letter from Bonestroo,Rosene, Anderlik ~ Assoc. ,
Regarding Public Works Building Site-Plan Update.
B. Articles from Nation's Cities Regarding F.L.S.A.
C. Article on Small Business Incubators
Letter from Hennepin County Regarding Incubators
D. Met Council Publication Re: Fiscal Disparities
E. Letter Regarding Railroad in Mound
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iNFORMATiON.AND MISCELLANEOUS Cont'd
F. Minnehaha Creek Watershed Agenda ~ Minutes
G. Invitation from WAFTA to :the City Council to attend
their Open House on Septamber 28, 1985
H. School District Minutes
t. Metro Waste Management Board Publication FORESITE
J. Publication-from Hennepin .County Dept. of Enviornment & Energy
K. Metro Council - WASTELINE
L. Park Commission Minutes - September 5, 1985
M. Planning Commission Minutes - September 9, 1985
COUNCILMEMBER JESSEN MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER PAULSEN SECONDED
A MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 10:30 P.M. THE VOTE 4JAS UNANIMOUSLY IN
FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Acting City Manager
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Acting City Clerk
BILLS-------SEPTEMBER 24,.1985
Batch 854081 on computer run dated 9/18/85
Batch 854092 on computer run dated g/ig/85
Bills listed below
Total Bills
Ray Allen Mfg Harness, Sleeve. for dog
Armenian Cultural Org deposit refund
Contel
Stephen Grand
McCombs Knutson
PDQ Food Stores
Greg Skinner
Mtonka Sportsman
Sept telephone
School expenses
August engineering exp
August gasoline
Advance-AWWA Conf
Memb-Grand
91,466.76
42,270.12
6,07.57.
139,824.45
82.10
50.00
T,148.28
12.68
3,069.00
1,365.51
335.00
25.00