1986-01-141
January 14, 1986
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 1~, 1986
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on January 14, 1986, at 7:30 P. M., in the Council
Chambers at 531 Maywood Road in said City.
Those present were: Acting Mayor Russ Peterson, Councilmembers
Phyllis Jessen and Steve Smith. Mayor Bob Polston and
Councilmember Gary Paulsen were absent and excused. Also present
were: City Manager Ed Shukle, City Attorney Curt Pearson, City
Clerk Fran Clark, Planner Mark Koegler, Building Official Jan
Bertrand and the following: Jim Guttormson, Dennis Bertrand,
Duane Norberg, Eugene Hodge, Myrna Codden, Steve Codden, Cheryl
Grand.
Acting Mayor Peterson opened the meeting and welcomed the new
City Manager and those present.
_ MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to approve the
Minutes of the December 10, 1985, regular meeting as
presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to approve the
Minutes of the December 17, 1985, regular meeting as
presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to approve the
Minutes of the December 27, 1985, special meeting as
presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
COUNCIL ACTIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X86-1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING RUSS PETERSON ACTING
MAYOR FOR 1986
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #86-2 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LAKER OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER FOR 1986
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-3 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES FOR 1986
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO PARK, PLANNING AND
CABLE T.Y. COMMISSIONS
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #$6-4 RESOLUTION APPOINTING PHYLLIS JESSEN TO
THE PARK COMMISSION, STEVE SMITH TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND GARY PAULSEN TO
THE CABLE T.V. COMMISSION AS COUNCIL
REPRESENTATIVES FOR 1986
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF CITY CLERKS BOND
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION#86-5 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF'
$20,000 BOND FOR CITY CLERK
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PtRCHASE OF CITY TREASURER/FINANCE_DIRECTOR~S BOND
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION#86-6 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
$20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY TREASURER/
FINANCE OFFICER
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTING ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 1986
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-7 RESOLUTION APPOINTING FRAN CLARK AS ACTING
MANAGER FOR 1986
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REAPPOINTMENTS & APPOINTMENT TO PARK COMMISSION
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-8 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT
CHERYL BURNS AND DELORES MAAS, AND APPOINT
MARILYN ~~f~~.S~ BYRNES ~0 THE PARK
COMMISSION FOR 3 YEAR TERMS BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 1986
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Council thanked Art Anderson who had previously served on
the Park Commission for his years of service and dedication.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Mr. Eugene Hodge, 5948 Lynwood Blvd. "Why do people whose
rate for water usage is based on a flat rate for the first
e 6,000 gallons have to pay sewer charges based on 10,000
gallons of usage? When Mound changed the water usage from
10,000 gallons down to 6,000 gallons, it was discovered that
there was more money coming into the village coffers than
before. You can't dump more into the sewer than the amount
of water you use. W by penalize the people who only use 6,000
gallons of water by having them pay on the basis of 10,000
gallons minimum for sewer? I believe, if your sewer charges
for gallons over the minimum began at 6,000 base, there would
be more coming in for sewer usage; a lower minimum for 6,000
gallons and a charge beyond that will bring in more revenue
for Mound."
City Manager to research and get back to Mr. Hodge.
ATIONS PERMIT:___QU_A~TZNDUSTRIES 540 SHORELINE BLVD
The City Planner explained that this a business which will
produce high quality quartz powders for use in~semi-conductors,
fiber optics and other similar uses. They will occupy a total
area of 31,375 square feet and will employ 13 people, 8 on the
first shift .and 5 on the second. It is a very machinery intense
process. Storage of all materials will be inside the building.
Storage will consist of bulk tanks for the quartz powder and a
6,000 gallon storage system for hydrofluoric acid which- is used
in the manufacturing process. For added safety the 6,000 gallon
storage tank will be surrounded by a concrete retaining wall.
The Staff recommends approval of the Operations Permit.
Jim Guttormson was present representing Quartz Industries and
January 14, 1986
showed the plan for the front of this part of the building and
the floor plan. He stated that hydrofluoric acid is not
flammable or explosive, but is corrosive to metal.
The Council asked that the Building Official check on whether
there would be any flammable chemicals or fumes involved and that
she require that Quartz supply Master Safety Data Sheets to the
City and Fire Department.
Councilmember Smith asked if Mound had the capabilities to
determine if the tank was leaking. The Building Official
answered no, that we would have Hennepin County aid us.
The City Attorney suggested that the Council incorporate some
sort of monitoring system into the Operations Permit to guarantee
that there would be no discharge of chemicals into the municipal
sewer lines which could be detrimental to the sewer lines. The
Council agreed.
Smith moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-9 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN OPERATIONS PERMIT
FOR QUARTZ INDUSTRIES, 5340 SHORELINE
BLVD., PID X13-117-24 34 0066,- UNIT 4 AS
RECOMMENDED
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CONTINUE TAPING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR CABLE T V
The City Clerk stated that in June the Council authorized up to
$2600., at $5.50 per hour, plus tapes, for the taping of City
Council Meetings and other various projects. From June 11, 1985,
to December 31, 1985, the City has expended $785.05 in labor and
tapes for the taping of Council Meetings.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Peterson to continue the
taping of City Council. Meetings, at $5.50 per hour, plus
tapes. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
~TGARETTE LICENSE - SUPER AMERICA
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to authorize the
issuance of a Cigarette License to Super America, 5337
Shoreline Blvd. for January and February, 1986. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING• SATELLITE DISH ORDINANCE
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to set January 28,
1986, 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing on the proposed
amendment to the district provisions and performance
standards of the zoning ordinance to regulate satellite dish
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antennas. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
CONDTTTONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF WATER SKI SCHOOL,. 2627
COMMERCE BLVD. ON LAKE LANGDON
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Peterson to remove the
above item from the table and consider it at the January 28,
1986, regular Council Meeting. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
The Building Official explained that the last time the fees were
revised was in 1979. She is recommending an increase over the
next three years to coincide with the 1985 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code. The increase is to cover the actual cost of
maintaining an inspection department.
Peterson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-10 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW BUILDING PERMIT
FEE SCHEDULE TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN 1986,
- 1987, 1988, AS SUBMITTED -
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PpBLIC ACCESS TO LAKE MINNETONKA
The City Manager explained the letter from the DNR, dated
December 23, 1985, asking for input, favorable or unfavorable for
the proposal of an access site on Halstead Bay near the trailer
court, part of which is in Mound-and part in Minnetrista.
He reported that the Planning Commission reviewed the letter also
and passed the following motion:
Reese moved and Byrnes seconded
"The preliminary response of the Mound Planning Commission is
that the Commission does not support the dedication of the
Coddon property to access use because this large property
along with the King's; Point access and other ua~i~g
remaining potential dense use open land on the Bay, has the
potential to result in excess activity in Halstead Bay with
the resulting deteriorating of the bay's environment. A more
detailed review of the site's potential as an access should
be accomplished as part of the City's participation in the
present access Task Force study."
The motion passed by unanimous vote. -
The City Planner reviewed what has transpired in the meetings
with the Met Council Task Force and passed out their schedule.
After lengthy discussion by the Council the following motion was
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given.
MOTION m ade by Peterson, seconded by Jessen giving the Staff
the following direction:
1. Identify the current reliable parking spots within
1500 feet of existing accesses.
2. Find parking spaces which could be made reliable,
utilizing undersized lots owned by the City near
accesses.
3. Look for access sites that have not previously been
identified.
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4. Look into the comparative value of all sites.
5. Formulate a specific response to the DNR.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MEMBERSHIP IN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
This item was withdrawn and will be on a future Agenda.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The bills .w ere presented for consideration. -
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Peterson to approve the
- payment of bills as presented on the pre-list, in the amount
of X553,292.79, when funds are available. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
GAMBLING PERMIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to acknowledge
receipt of State of Minnesota Gambling License
Applications for American Legion Post X398 and Our Lady
of the Lake Catholic Church and stating no objections to
the issuance of these Licenses. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
RFOIIFST THAT STATE OF MINNESOTA SELL LAND TO THE CITY
The .City Attorney explained that there is a small parcel of
land in the TIF District that has been tax forfeit since 1929
and that since it is the HRA's responsibility to clear title
on the property in the TIF District, he is asking that the
City request the State of Minnesota sell this small parcel to
the City for a maximum of $100 to clear this up.
Peterson moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #86-11 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA TO SELL LANDS TO THE CITY OF
MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION made by Smith that the Council request that area
newspapers publish the individual votes of
Councilmembers on ley=~.~s all motions. The motion
died for lack of a second.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. School District Minutes of December 9, 1986.
B. Letter from City Attorney regarding planning and zoning law.
C. Letter from City Attorney to U.S. Magistrate regarding the
dismissal of Gregory J. Skinner vs. City of Mound.
D. Letter and report from Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
' regarding rate setting.
E. Memo from League of Minnesota Cities regarding appointments
to 1986 Conference Planning Committee.
F. Cover Memo of 1986 Proposed City Policies and Priorities from
League of Minnesota Cities.
G. Cover Letter from Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
regarding 1985-86 Policies and Legislative Proposals.
H. 1987 Local Government Aid Formula based upon L MC~s. Proposed
Policies RS-2 and RS-3.
I. Summary of area bond sales as published by Ehlers &
Associates.
J. Article from Metro Monitor (Metro Council) regarding public
access to Lake Minnetonka.
K. Article from Metro Monitor regarding recycling programs.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to adjourn at 9:~5
P.M. The vote was unanimou fa,~or. Motion carr' d.
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Fran Clark, City Clerk