1986-10-28164
October 28, 1986
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETTNG
OCTOBER 28, 1986
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, October 28, 1986, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City..
Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Phyllis
Jessen, Gary Paulsen, Russ Peterson, and Steve Smith. Also
present were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk
Fran Clark, City Attorney Curt Pearson, Building Official Jan
Bertrand, and the following interested citizens: Mike Paulsen,
Gregory Keller, Charles Weed, Harold Meeker, Bonnie Cornell,
Karen Lueders, Deanna Erhart, Brad Nelson, Doug Timm, Bert
Norman, Jeff Dunn, Morris & Marcia Meyer, Mike Myers, Mike
Beinert, Ken Larson.
The Mayor opened. the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance, especially Councilmember Paulsen's son Mike.
The Minutes from the October 14, 1986, Regular Meeting were
MOTION made by Peterson, seconded by Paulsen to approve the
Minutes from th.e October 14, 19$6, Regular Meeting as
presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
presented for consideration.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to address the Council regarding a delinquent
utility bill. No on e. responded. The Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-153 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,196.75
AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUTOFF
WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
OPERATIONS PERMIT - BALBOA CORPORATION
The City Manager stated that the resolution to approve the
issuance of an Operations Permit has now been prepared and is
ready for Council. action. All items discussed at the last
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meeting have been incorporated in the resolution.
Paulsen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-154 RESOLUTION GRANTING AN OPERATIONS PERMIT
FOR THE TORO COMPANY/HOME IMPROVEMENT
DIVISION AT 5340 SHORELINE BLVD.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #86-549• CHARLES WEED, REQUEST TO RELOCATE A STRUCTURE
FROM SPRING PARK TO MOUND
The City Attorney explained that he has prepared a resolution to
deny the request as directed by the Council at the last meeting.
Gregg Keller, attorney representing Charles Weed, presented a
drawing of the finished house and explained Mr. Weed's position
on moving the house into Mound.
The Council discussed the findings in the resolution with Mr.
Weed.
The following persons were present supporting the denial of Mr.
Weed's request: Mike Bienert, Deanna Erhart, Mike Meyers, Doug
Timm, Karen Lueders and Diane Edwards.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-155 RESOLUTION DENYING THE REQUEST OF CHARLES
WEED, CASE N0. 86-549 TO RELOCATE A
STRUCTURE FROM SPRING PARK TO MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #85-4~7• REOiT~ST FROM KEN CARSON ~ BONNIE CORNELL, 1959
SHOREWOOD LANE, REVISE REQUIREMENTS IN RESOLUTION
.~$~121
The Building Official explained that Mr. Larson and Ms. Cornell
have submitted the request on Page 2275 of the packet. To that
request the Building Official would like to add some additions to
read as follows:
Proposed repair of house at 1959 Shorewood Lane:
1. Upgrade electric service to 100 AMPS., plus wire all
circuits to current electrical code.
2. Replace furnace and have proper duct work installed.
3. Bring plumbing up to code.
4. Patch existing footings and foundation, plus
insulation.
5. Shingle garage roof, replace garage window s and sheet
rock garage wall.
6. Remove dead tree and debris from lot. ,
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7. Fill in hole under sidewalk and repair.
Propose 3 Year extention to:
1. Put 4 foot frost footings under house, which would
also level floor.
2. Repair roof structure.
The Building Official recommended approval if a development
agreement is worked out and a performance bond is posted.
The City Attorney suggested that Mr. Larson and Ms. Cornell be
allowed to begin the work while the development agreement and
performance bond amount are being drafted.
MOTION by Polston, seconded by Paulsen directing the Attorney
and Staff to prepare a Developer's Agreement and settle on a
Performance Bond amount. Resolution to be brought back to
the Council for approval. Mr. Larson and Ms. Cornell to
proceed with the work outlined above immediately. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR & CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SCENIC EASE-
MENT - COBBLESTONE COVE
Jessen moved and Paulsen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-156 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SCENIC EASEMENT
FOR COBBLESTONE COVE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION APPROVING HENNEPIN COUNTY PRELIMINARY IMPROVEMENT
PLAN FOR CSAH 15
Paulsen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-157 RESOLUTION APPROVING HENNEPIN COUNTY
PRELIMINARY IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR CSAH 15
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOUND CITY DAYS CELEBRATION - CITY OF MOUNDS 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Harold Meeker was present and reviewed the tentative plans for
this celebration with the Council. He asked that the City of
Mound have the name Mound City Days registered so no one else can
use it.
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Peterson to have the name
Mound City Days registered. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
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Mr. Meeker also stated that it has been suggested that Mound hold
a beauty contest and have a Miss Mound. He asked that the City
Council sanction this contest.
MOTION made by Polston, seconded by Paulsen that the City
Council does hereby sanction a Miss MoundlWestonka beauty
contest for the Mound City Days celebration. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Manager asked if the Council would allow up to $500 to
be spent to obtain 75th Anniversay stickers and letterhead
printing to include promoting the 75th Anniversary.
SFT DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION OF LAND LOCATED WEST
QF INVERNESS LANE AND SOUTH OF PAISLEY ROAD
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Paulsen to set December 9,
1986, at 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing on the subdivision of
land located west of Inverness Lane and South of Paisley
Road. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT REQUEST ~4 - LYNWOOD BLVD./TUXEDO BLVD. IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT - $19,715.6
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to approve payment
Request #4, Lynwood Blvd./Tuxedo Blvd. Improvement Project in
the amount of $19,715.63. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED CHANGES IN DOCK PROGRAM
The City Manager explained the the Park Commission has
recommended the following changes in the Dock Program starting in
1987:
1. Increase in the late fee from $10.00 to $20.00.
2. Applications received after March 1, for shared dockage
will have $25.00 added to the regular fee charged to
cover the additional administrative work.
3. Senior citizens (65 or older) pay 1/2 the base permit fee
for the type of dock they desire, i.e. $42.50, $67.50 or
$80.00 .
Senior citizens (65 or older) sharing a dock with a non-
senior pay 1/4 the base permit fee for the type of dock
they desire, i.e. $21.25, $33.75 or $40.00.
The non-senior sharing a dock with a senior pays 3/4 the
base permit fee, i.e. $63.50, $101.25, or $120.00.
4. That a liability disclaimer be put on the dock permit
applications.
The Council agreed this should be adopted.
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Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following ordinance
amendment:
ORDINANCE x`490 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, SECTION
26.9307 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO DOCK
PERMIT FEES AND THE APPLICATION
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Manager reported that a petition with 230 names has been
received by the City requesting a traffic signal at Commerce
Blvd. and Three Points Blvd. Because Commerce Blvd. is a County
Road this is the first step the County requires before looking
into this further. The Police Dept. submitted a radar survey
done on different days between the hours of 5:30 A. M. and 11:30
P.M.
MOTION made by Peterson, seconded by Smith to accept the
petition submitted for a traffic signal light at Commerce
Blvd. and Three Points Blvd. and refer it to Hennepin County
for consideration. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Councilmember Jessen stated she has had several complaints about
the crosswalk from Hardees to Toro being a dangerous situation
because there is not sufficient warning of the crosswalk when
approaching from the east on Shoreline Blvd. The City Manager
stated he will look into this and check with Hennepin County to
see what can be done.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The bills were presented for consideration.
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to approve the
payment of bills as submitted on the pre-list, in the amount
of $136,202.79, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
BBD SNOW REMOVAL BID
The City Manager reported that only one bid was received for the
Central Business District snow plowing this year. It was from
Widmer, Inc. and was as follows:
A. Front End Loaders (3 yd. bucket) $68.00/hour
(4 yd. bucket) $75.00/hour
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B. Trucks:
Single Axle, 5 yd. box, plow & sander
Tandem Axle, 10 yd. box
$45.00/hour
$42.00/hour.
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C. Other Equipment to be used:
Pick-up with plow
Bobcat
Road Patrol
Salt-sand (per yard)
$42.00/hour
$54.00/hour
$60.00/hour
$35.00/yard
Paulsen moved and Peterson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-158 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE BID OF
WIDMER,INC. FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT SNOW PLOWING FOR 1986-87
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DOW SAT CABLE - TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
The City Manager explained that a request has been received from
Dow-Sat of Minnesota, Inc. for a change in ownership. According
to the Cable Franchise Ordinance the City has to approve this
request. He will be meeting with the other Lake Minnetonka
communities to review this request as it has been requested of
them also. This would require a public hearing and he asked that
the Council set a tentative date of November 25, 1986, for the
hearing.
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Smith to set November 25,
1986, at 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing on the change of
ownership by Dow-Sat of Minnesota, Inc. The vote was
unanimously in favor. .Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Notice of the (AMM) Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities annuel Legislative Policy Meeting on Thursday,
November 6, 1986, in St. Paul.
B. Notice that the Westonka Lions Club has donated $1,000 to the
City for beautification of the City.
C. Information on the employee evaluation program. .
D. September 1986 Monthly Financial Report as prepared by John
Norman, Finance Director.
E. Reminder: Informational Meeting on the Public Works Facility
sponsored by the Westonka Senior Citizens.
F. Invitation to attend a tour of the MWCC Treatment Plant
(Pig's Eye) .on Monday, November 17, 1986, at 3:00 P.M.
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NOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Peterson to adjourn at
9:50 P. M. The vote Was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
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BILLS--------------OCTOBER 28, 1886
Batch 864101 Computer Run dated 10/18/86
Batch 864102 Computer Run dated 10/23/86
Super America Sept gasoline
Lawrence Ecklund Reimburse for damage to prop
St. Boni Oil Oii for Fire Dept
TOTAL BILLS
120,290.32
14,548.65
134,839.97
835.87
31.55
495.40
136,202.79