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1986-06-1084 June 10, 1986 MINUTES BOARD OF REVIEW (continued from May 27, 1986) AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 10, 1986 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Board of Review reconvened in the Council Chambers of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City on June 10, 1986, at 7:10 P.M. Those present were: Acting Mayor Russ Peterson, Councilmembers Gary Paulsen and Steve Smith. Councilmember Phyllis Jessen arrived at 7:15 P.M. Mayor Polston was absent and excused. Also present were: City Manager Ed Shukle, City Clerk Fran Clark, Hennepin County Assessor Keith Rennerfeldt and the following interested citizens: Gordon Tullberg, Mr. Greenslit, Paul & Kathy Kroening, Phil & Eva Hasch. The Acting Mayor reconvened the Board of Review. He then explained that at this meeting the Assessor, Keith Rennerfeldt, will give the AssessorTs decisions as to the value of the property questioned at the May 27, 1986, Board of Review. After the decisions are given and approved by the Council, if the .property owner still feels that the value is too high, he has the right to appeal the decision to the County Board of Review which will begin its hearings on July 7, 1986. 1. PID ~ 3-117-24 33 0021 - Halstad Acres Improvement Assoc. Gordon Tullberg representing the association. The Assessor recommended no change in the value of this property. $8,200. 2. PID #13-117-24 3~} OOS9 - Green-T Accounting 2337 Wilshire Blvd. The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property from $48,000 to $45,000. 3. PID #23-117-24 11 0019 - Green-T Accounting,, 2567 Commerce ~~ The Assessor recommended .reducing the value of this property from $46,000 to $43,200. 4. PID #24-117-24 23 0021..-_Lerov H91den, 5449 Bartlett. Blvd. The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property from $173,400 to $157,000. 5. 1'~D X13-117-24 43 0143 - Paul & Kathy Kroening. 5190 Lynwood Blvd• The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property from $112,800 to $104,800. 85 June 10 , 1 986 6. PTD #1_117-24 44 0076 - Phillip ~ Eva Haseh;, 4800 Northern ~_ The Assessor recommended no change in the value of this property. $43,700. PTD #1_117-24 44 007 - Phillig & Eva Hasch, 4804 Northern The Assessor recomm mended no change in the value of this property. $47,300. 7. PID #19-117-2~ 24 004 - Lloyd Reistad, 4619 Carlow Road The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property from $98,000 to $92,400. $. PTD #1_117-24 44.0090 - Rose Braun,, 2256 Sandy Lane The Assessor recommended reducing the value of this property from $44,300 to $40,400. Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #86-63 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ENTIRE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS PRESENTED The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES - BOARD OF REVIEW - MAY 27,1986 MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to approve the Minutes of of May 27, 1986, Board of Review as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 1986 The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, June 10, 1986, following the Board of Review, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were: Acting Mayor Russ Peterson, Councilmembers Phyllis Jessen, Gary Paulsen and Steve Smith. Mayor Bob Polston was absent and excused. .Also present were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk, Fran Clark, City Attorney Jim Larson, City Engineer John Cameron, City Planner Mark Koegler, Building Official Jan Bertrand, Finance Director John Norman, Hennepin County CDBG Specialist Larry Blaekstad, and the following interested citizens: Thomas Green, James St. George, Steve Codden, Mark Lindgren, Bill Alexander, and Larry Connolly. The Acting Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance. 86 June 10, 1986 MINUTES The Minutes of the May 27, 1986, Regular Council Meeting were presented for consideration. MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Smith to approve the Minutes of the May 27, 1986, Regular Meeting, as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. CASE #86- 52~• TH OMAS GR EEN 1724 SHO REW OOD LANE, LOT 1 8, BL OCK. ~. YA SHADYW RIANGE, OOD P PID OINT #1~- , LO 117- T S 24 IZE 11 0 ~ EXI 018 STI NG SE TBA CK The Building Official explained that Mr. Green had obtained a permit to square up the south second floor of his home and started the work on Memorial Day. He then discovered that there were rotted conditions within the wall and more repairs were necessary to continue the remodeling. The applicant now has an open second story roof area and needs to continue with the construction of the second story as soon as possible so that weather damage is not sustained. He has applied for a variance to recognize the existing three foot side yard setback and lot size of 4,425 square feet, plus or minus, to allow emergency construction repairs and improvements. The Staff and the Planning Commission have recommended approval with certain conditions, such as: 'a survey is done and the applicant will bring the existing building up to to current Building Code. Smith moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #86-64 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO RECOGNIZE THE EXISTING 3 FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK AND LOT SIZE VARIANCE FOR LOT 18, BLOCK 4, SHADYWOOD POINT, PID #13-17-24 11 0018, 1724 SHOREWOOD LANE, PLANNING COMMISSION CASE #86-523 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING• PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF CRESCENT ROAD ABUTTING LOTS 1 ~ 2. BLOCK ~, LINDEN HEIGHTS ADDITION The Building Official explained that Mr. St. George orginially proposed to trade 1800 square feet of his property for 1800 square feet of Crescent Road, which w ould make his Lot 1 more of a rectangle shape and a buildable site. The City Engineer and the Public Works Dept. recommended denial of the vacation because the portion of Crescent Road being considered for vacation is more usable to the City that the portion of Lots 2 and 4, which 87 June 10 , 1 986 they would receive in trade. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the vacation. Since the Planning Commission met, Mr. St. George brought in a revised trade plan which would give the City the same 1800 square feet as before but would lower the square footage the City gives up to 1200. The Acting Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for comments for or against the vacation. Mr. James St. George, stated that he is in favor of the vacation and felt that Public Works would have plenty of room to store snow in the new proposed trade of land. The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. The City Engineer stated that even with the new proposal, the City is giving away more valuable land than they would be getting in return. Therefore, he and the Public Works Dept. would still recommend denial of the vacation request. MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to concur with the Planning Commission and Staff recommendation and DENY the vacation of a portion of .Crescent Road abutting Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Linden Heights Addition. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING- TO CONSIDER MODIFICATION OF THE ZONING CODE TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM HEIGHT AND WIDTH REGULATIONS FOR HOUSING The City Planner stated that this item is being brought to the Council because sometime ago the Planning Commission discussed this issue and felt it was a needed amendment to the Zoning Code. There are two recommendations: Height Limitations and Width Limitations as proposed on Page 1102 of the packet. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of this amendment. Councilmember Paulsen asked how these things would be measured. The Planner stated that it is very well defined in the present Zoning Code and the Planning Commission is trying to bring consistency to the community. Councilmember Paulsen stated that he feels this amendment would be eliminating factory built homes in Mound and that there are lots in Mound that would conform well to this type of home. The Acting Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for comments in favor of or against the proposed amendment. Steve Codden, 4629 Aberdeen, stated that he is against this amendment because even a double wide pre-manufactured home would be too short to meet the height requirement. He 88 June 10, 1986 further stated that he does not know of another City who has this type of ordinance. Buzz Sycks, stated that he agreed with Councilmember Paulsen and Codden and that a community cannot preclude allowing factory built homes. The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. The Council discussed the issues and asked the Building Official about Mr. Codden~s statement about double wide homes. The Building Official stated that she knows of several pre- manufactured homes that exceed the 15 foot height requirement. Mr. Codden stated that he has spoken with builder Ron Gehring and even the regular 412 stick built home would not meet the height requirement. The Building Official disagreed with this statement. MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Peterson to have this item brought back to the next Council Meeting when a full Council is present. Also have the Building Official bring back a report on the height of pre-manufactured homes. Also have the Planner find out how many other cities have ...ordinances similar to the amendment proposed. The vote was 3 in favor with Jessen abstaining. Motion carried. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING• AMENDMENT TO YEAR XI CDBG FUNDS The City Manager stated that this item was continued at the May 13th Council Meeting to allow local businesses time to apply for loans or grants to help improve their businesses from these funds. There was a meeting held with several local business people on May 22, Larry Blackstad Hennepin County and the City Manager. Out of that meeting. it was suggested that some CDBG funds be used for lighting in the various parking lots in Mound. After consideration, it was decided that Year XIII funding could be used for this project. There has only been one business that has come forth that is interested in obtaining funds from the Revolving Loan Account and that fund is not involved in this amendment. The Special Economic Development Project - Street Upgrade, in conjunction with Balboa Minnesota Corp. has been approved for funding by HUD and the letter. is in the packet. The Aeting Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for comments for or against this amendment to Year XI CDBG funding. -Larry Connolly, stated that he would like to see the Fix-Up, Paint-Up Grants ($1,000), Downtown Commercial Rehab. Design Grant ($2,411.60), and Interst Writedown Grants ($1,980.23) left in as an incentive for any potential new businesses 89 June 10 , 1 986 moving into the older buildings that will be vacated when Commerce Place is opened. Larry Blackstad, Hennepin County HUD, stated that since his meeting on May 26th, Hud and the Dept. of Labor have brought up an issue which would make the types of Grants Mr. Connolly spoke about less attractive than they had been in the past. They are now requiring anyone accepting Federal Grant money to be in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act which means meeting prevailing wages rates and the person receiving the grants is accountable to the Federal government. Mark Lindgren, Balboa Minnesota Corp., stated that he hoped this amendment would pass. The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. Larry Blackstad stated that if the Council wished to fund the programs Mr. Connolly mentioned earlier, they could do so with funds from .Year XIII in 1987. He reported that it looks like the 16~ that was deferred this year will either be put back this year or for sure in 1987. Jessen moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #86-65 RESOLUTION REALLOCATING YEAR XI MOUND/URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Couneilmember Paulsen asked that the truck traffic on these residential street be monitored. Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #86-66 RESOLUTION ORDERING FINAL PLANS AND SPECI- FICATIONS TO UPGRADE PORTIONS OF LYNWOOD BLVD. AND FAIRVIEW LANE TO 9 TON DESIGN AND SETTING THE BID DATE The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SIGNAGE FOR THE TONKA WEST BUSINESS CENTER - BALBOA MINNESOTA CORP The City Planner went over the plan with the Council showing the proposed and recommended signage. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the comprehensive sign plan, subject to the size restrictions listed and consistent with locations as shown on Exhibit A dated June 9, 1986. Any signage locations differing from those shown on the plan or signs permitted under this approval but not shown on the plan shall be approved by the 90 June 10, 1986 5 sq. ft. q . ft. q. ft. q. ft. q . f t. ft. 5 sq. ft. Building Official prior to placement. 1. Overall Building Sign (Exhibit B - 6-9-86) 43.2 2. Individual Tenant Signs - 8 units free standing or wall signs - 48 sq. ft. max. 384 s wall identification signs - 10 inch (max.) letters on cedar, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. each 120 s 3. Additional Tenant Signs - 4 units wall identification signs - 10 inch (max.) letters on cedar, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. each 60 s 4. Rear Dock Signs - 5 locations - 10 sq. ft. max. each 50 s 5. Directional Signs - 4 locations - 6 sq. ft. max. each ?4 s TOTAL 6 81 .2 The name will be changed to Aspen Business Center West. Smith moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X86-67 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SIGNAGE FOR THE ASPEN BUSINESS CENTER WEST The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. MINNETRISTA REQUEST FOR UTILITIES The City Engineer stated that they have now prepared a detailed cost estimate and proposed assessment roll for connecting the 10" watermains in Westedge Blvd. This was done in two parts: Part A - The 10" watermain extension necessary to serve the proposed 22 lot subdivision adjacent to Westedge Blvd. between County Rd. 15 and Wood Edge Road is estimated to cost $29,600.00. Part B - The remaining 10" watermain extension necessary to loop the system back to the. Highlands water tower is estimated to cost $79,000. TOTAL - $108,600. Mound's share for oversizing the main (2,230 LF @ $7.00/LF) equals $15,610.00. The developers share (proposed 22 lot subdivision) $24,840.00. Leaving $68,150.00 to be assessed to 4 parcels, 3 of which are in Minnetrista and would have to be handled by Minnetrista. Mound would be financing the entire project. The City Manager explained that, as the Council knows, the Water 91 June 10 , 1 986 Fund is not in good shape financially and he is uncertain as to how to finance this project. The Council discussed the financing problems, splitting the costs with Minnetrista or asking that Minnetrista finance their part of the project because they are the ones who will benefit from the development. Steve Kakos, was present stated he feels these developments should wait until Minnetrista has the capabilities to handle their own sewer and water. Buzz Sycks was present and asked that his development of 9 lots not be held up because of the added loop. The City Engineer stated the City could approve Maple Hills Estates request and all the costs would be borne by the developer. The Council discussed this and decided to see if it could all be handled at one time instead of breaking the project up. The City Engineer then stated that Mound has not reviewed the total cost estimates with Minnetrista yet and suggested that this be done. MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Peterson to continue to negotiate with Minnetrista on the total project and make a decision at the next meeting as to whether the Maple Hills project should be dealt with separately. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMITS FOR LIQUOR SERVING ESTABLISHMENTS The City Clerk explained that Chapter 11, subdivision 14, (1), which requires liability insurance of $500,000 and $1,000,000 is out of date and needs to be reduced to reflect the problems people are having obtaining insurance coverage. The liability insurance is on top of what is required for liquor liability which meets the minimum that State Law requires. Bill Alexander, Captain Billy~s, was present and stated he cannot obtain the liability insurance coverage that the ordinance requires because there is not an insurance company issuing this insurance in the amounts required. The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance amendment allowing the Council to fill in the amount of insurance they would like to see in this ordinance. The Council discussed amounts and asked the Staff to survey other cities to see what they are requiring and check with the City insurance agent to see what he would recommend. The item will then be considered at the next meeting. '~ J 92 June 10, 1986 LAWCON FUND - RE SOLUTI ON TO CLO SE OUT ACCOUNT Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X86-68 RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER $1,194 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE LAWCON FUND TO CLOSE OUT THAT ACCOUNT The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. RFrONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY - PID ~ 24-117-24 ,~ 004?, NORTH 1~4 FEET OF LOTS 7, $a & 9, BLOCK 9,. WHIPPLE The City Clerk explained the background of this request. Smith moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X86-69 RESOLUTION RECONVEYING A CERTAIN PORTION OF TAX FORFEIT LAND BACK TO THE STATE AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD SELL THESE LANDS TO THE CITY OF MOUND FOR RESALE The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. TRANSFER OF TITLE TO 6 CEMETERY LOTS The City Clerk explained the background of this item which dates back to October 7, 1985, when these 6 lots were approved to be transferred to Huber Funeral Home from -Mrs. Lawrence Koehler. Now Mrs. Koehler has decided she would like them transferred to a .local relative, Ms. Kathy Lilledahl Ulrick. MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to approve the transfer of title of six cemetery lots from Mrs. Lawrence Koehler to Ms. Kathy Lilledahl Ulrick. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT The Acting Mayor .asked if there were any comments or suggestions from the citizens present. No one responded. RELEASE OF EASEMENT - LOT 1~, BLOCK 2, PEMBROKE, 452 LAMBERTON The City Engineer explained that the City does not need this easement and he is recommending releasing it. MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Peterson to release the following described easement: "A perpetual easement for slope purposes over and across the Westerly 30 feet of Lot 15, Block 2, Pembroke, according to the recorded plat thereof." 93 June 10, 1986 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. pISCUSSION• PROPOSAL TO LEASE STORAGE SPACE FROM BALBOA MN. The City Manager explained that Balboa has presented a proposal to lease the City of Mound 6774 square feet in the Spring Park facility for cold storage (which would mean no maintenanace would be performed at this situ. Thd rental rate would be $2.50 per sq. ft. net-net-net. If `would be a month to month lease and there would be operating costs currently at $.62 per sq. ft. with a cap of $1.00. This would work out to approximately $20,000 - $25,000 per year. This would alleviate the storage problem until the new building could be brought to another vote in November. The Council discussed this lease possibility and asked that the City Manager check to see if they would give the City a 1 year lease. The Council asked that the Public Works Dept. heads attend the next meeting and give their input on the facility before a decision is made. PAYMENT OF BILLS The bills were presented for consideration. MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Paulsen to approve the -payment of bills as presented on the pre-list, in the amount of $88,260.44, when funds are available. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING• PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF THREE POINTS BLVD ABUTTING LOTS 1~ 14 AND 15 BLOCK 25 SHADY- WOOD POINT MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Peterson to set. July 8th, 1 986, at 7: 30 P.M. for a public hearing to consider .the vacation of a portion of Three Points Blvd., abutting Lots 13, 14, and 15, Block 25, Shadywood Point. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS A. Department Head Monthly Reports for May 1986. The City Manager called the Council's attention to the Finance Director's report explaining the CDBG fund in the Audit. B. Ind. School Dist. ~~277 Minutes - May 20, 1986. MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to adj urn at 10:15 P.M. The vote w nani ous y in fav r. ; Motion carried. Fran Clark, C C, City Clerk Edward J. h kle, City Manage BILLS------JUNE 10, 1886 Batch 864054 Computer Run dated 6/5/86 Batch 864055 Computer Run dated 6/6/86 Total Bills 1 15,833.20 72,427.24 88,260.44