1986-07-22113
July 22, 1986
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING _
JULY 22, 1986
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, July 22, 1986, at 7:30 P. M. 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 Curt
Pearson, City Engineer John Cameron, Building Official Jan
Bertrand, Pub"lic Works Superintendent Geno Hoff, and the
following interested citizens: Nancy & George Kinser, James
Lewis, Cheryl Grand, Earl Bailey and Buzz Sycks.
Acting Mayor Russ Peterson opened the meeting and welcomed the
people in attendance.
The Minutes were presented for consideration.
The City Attorney suggested that on page ,108, paragraph 3, it be
noted that a 2/3 vote was needed for passage of the zoning
amendment.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to approve the
Minutes of the July 8, 1986, Regular Council Meeting as
amended. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Goblirsch was not in attendance so the plaque will be mailed
to him.
The Acting Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present who wished to address the Council regarding a
delinquent utility bill. No one responded. He then closed the
public hearing.
The City Manager noted that the amount is now down to $3420.28.
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-84 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,420.28
AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUTOFF WATER
SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING• PROPOSED SUBDIVISION, (PRELIMINARY ~ FINAL PLAT
APPROVAL) 2~-117-24 1~ 000/0004/0005/0006/0008.
The City Engineer stated that this subdivision was approved
approximatley 3 years ago. The developer did not proceed, but
had asked for one extension which has now lapsed. The bank has
now taken over the property and has a developer interested in the
property and would like to move forward. The City Engineer
stated that he is asking that the Council require a development
contract and a~bond because there is grading that needs to be
done and 3 of the lots have no sewer or water hook-ups.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who would like to speak in favor of or against the
proposed subdivision.
GEORGE KINSER, 2848 Highland Blvd. - asked to see the plans
for the subdivision.
The City Engineer showed the subdivision plan and
explained there would be 7 lots.
JAMES LEWIS, 5921 Beachwood Road - asked if this area was
limited to single family dwellings.
The City Engineer stated yes, it is zoned R-1.
NANCY KINSER, 2848 Highland Blvd. - asked about the driveway
that encroached on Lot 1 from the house next to Lot 1.
The Building Official stated that the persons
encroaching on Lot 1 with his driveway would have to
move it.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Paulsen suggested adding a 9th condition to the
resolution that would read, "All lots to be 10,000 square feet in
lot size area." The Council agreed.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-$5 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR W ITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF LANGDON VIEW SUBDIVISION -
PID #23-117-24 13 0003/0004/0005/0006l0008~
P.C. CASE #86-529
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE #86-528- MUELLER-LANSING PROPERTIES., 2240-2242-2244-2246
COMMERCE BLVD ~ PID #1~-117-24 ~~ 0042/004, SIGN
VARIANCE
The architect for Mueller-Lansing Properties was present and
explained the request. The Planning Commission recommended
approval.
Councilmember Paulsen suggested adding a 5th condition to the
proposed resolution stating, "Sign will be maintained to look
like new."
Paulsen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-86 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE SIGN VARIANCE AS
REQ~TESTED F'OR 2240 COMMERCE BLVD., PID
#13-117-24 33 0042/0043
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Council complimented Mueller-Lansing Properties on the way
the building is looking.
LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE (DRAM SHOP)
The City Manager explained the background of this item.
Earl Bailey, City Insurance Agent, was present and stated that he
would recommend $300.,000 minimum instead of the State Statute
minimum which is lower. This would be the next step over the
State minimums. He suggested $300,000 combined single limit and
$300,000 aggregate.
There was Council discussion on this item.
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to direct the
City Attorney and the Staff to prepare an ordinance amendment
for liquor liability insurance in the amounts of $300,000 for
combined single limit and $300,000 aggregate and bring it
back to the Council for approval. The vote was unanimously
in favor. Motion carried.
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The City Clerk explained that when Ms. Nelson purchased the
property in 1979, she did not file the Quit Claim Deed and it has
been lost. Now they are trying to sell the property and need a
new Deed. All the problems have been worked out and the property
will be combined with the adjoining property after the closing on
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Paulsen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:_
RESOLUTION #86-87 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO
SANDRA NELSON FOR LOT 1 , BLOCK 15, DEVON,
PID #25-117-24 11 006
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
cnMMFNTS ~ SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
The Acting Mayor asked. if there was anyone present who had a
comment or suggestion for the Council.
BUZZ SYCKS, asked if a company had been chosen to do the Lost
Lake Market Analysis?
The City Manager stated yes, the Maxfield Research Group was
chosen from 3 who expressed interest and the report should be
in by the middle of September.
Mr. Sycks then stated his group is still interested in the
Lost Lake area.
TAX FORFEIT PARCELS
The City Clerk explained the three proposed resolutions to the
Council.
Jessen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-88 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
CONVEYANCE FROM THE STATE OF CERTAIN TAX
FORFEIT LANDS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Smith moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-89 RESOLUTION RECONVEYING (IF NECESSARY)
CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LANDS BACK TO THE
STATE AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD TO
IMPOSE CONDITIONS ON THE SALE OF SAID TAX
FORFEIT LANDS AND TO RESTRICT THE SALE TO
OWNERS OF ADJOINING LANDS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-90 RESOLUTION RELEASING CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT
LANDS TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR PUBLIC
AUCTION AND CERTIFYING THE SPECIAL
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ASSESSMENTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CIVIL DEFENSE PLAN
The City Manager explained that the Civil Defense Plan needed to
be updated and the Police Chief has now done this and is
submitting it to the Council for their approval before forwarding
it to Hennepin County.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION-#86-91 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPATCH AND USE OF
CITY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES BY CITY
MANAGER IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Manager and the City Engineer have now met with
Minnetrista's Administrator, Planner and City Engineer. Their
City Engineer was to have prepared a written report for their
Council, but it was not ready for last nights meeting.
MoundT.s City Engineer spoke to Minnetrista today. and he was
informed that they would like to handle this project as a City of
Minnetrista Improvement Project and they. have ordered a
feasibility study of this project. Of the costs involved, Mound
would pay for the oversizing of the pipe and the assessment on
the triangular piece of property it owns near the railroad
tracks. This would be approximately $20,000. The income from
connection fees for Mound in this project would be about $44,000.
There was some discussion on the Westedge Blvd. street
improvement and that construction would mean about $22,000 in
assessments for Mound residents. The Council directed the Staff
to continue to negotiate with Minnetrista.
The City Attorney asked if the Council wanted to act on the
request of Jean McNeill from the last meeting allowing her to
hook up to the Mound sewer system. The agreement would still
have to be presented to Minnetrista and Ms. McNeill for their
approval. The connection charge would be as follows:
-Original Unit Assessment - 1 unit at $292.00/unit $ 292.00
Original Footage Assessment - 321.8 LF at $9.04/LF $ 2,909.07
Availability Charge - i unit at $125.00/unit = $ 125.00
Legal and Engineering Costs 400.00
TOTAL $ 3,726.07
MOTION made by Peterson, seconded by Paulsen to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the
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City of Minnetrista and the owner of Lot 1 , Lakeview Acres to
provide Mound sewer service for the aforementioned lot and.
the owner of the lot to pay the Connection Fees in the amount
of $3,726.07. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
The bills were presented for consideration.
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to approve the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $242,607.09, when funds are available. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
A. June 1986 Monthly Financial Report as Prepared by John
Norman, Finance Director.
B. Planning Commission Minutes - July 14, 1986.
C. Metropolitan Council Provisional Population Estimate - April
1, 1986, for City of Mound and other Metropolitan
Communities.
The City Attorney asked that the Council go into Executive
Session to consider a matter in litigation.
The Council called an Executive Session at 8:30 P.M.
The Council returned from Executive Session at 8:45 P.M.
CITY fiALL ROOF PROBLEM
The City Attorney explained that the City is in litigation with
the manufacturer of the roof material and the company that
installed it. They have made an offer to settle.
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to reject the
amount offered to settle this litigation and to continue to
negotiate with the parties involved. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 8:50
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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,~,~nn f dward J. S ukle, Jr., City pager
Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk
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BILLS---------JULY 22, 1986
Batch 864065 Computer Run dated 7/10/86 28,454.21
Batch 864071 Computer Run dated 7/17/86 170,348.33
Batch 864072 36,396.98
235,199.52
Addt'1 Checks
Lutz Tree Service 5,985.00
Steve Coddon--refund of bldg permit 1,257.32
Curt Robbins--refund of depot rent 25.00
Spring Park Car Wash--June washes 107.25
Joyce Olson--Cable Tv -Tape mtg 33.00
7,407.57
TOTAL BILLS 242,607.09
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