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1987-02-2423 - February 24 , 1987 MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1987 The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 24, 1987, at 6:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were: Mayor Steve Smith, Councilor embers Don Abel, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jensen and Skip Johnson. Also present were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark,. Finance Director John Norman, Building Official Jan Bertrand, Fire Chief Don Bryce, Park Director Jim Fackler, Police Ghief Len Harrell, City Attorney Curt Pearson, and the following interested citizens: Craig Gustafson, Larry Shaw, Tom Reese, Bob Brown, John Ewald, Neil Weber, Cathy Bailey, Jack Wilson, Neal Wilson, Alton Clark, Barbara Heyman-Clark, Connie Meyer, John Thoresen, Gary Birnbaum, Frank Ahrens, Brian Asleson, William Killion, and Michael Rosell. INTERVIEWS FQR L.M.C.D. REPRESENTATIVE: The City Council interviewed the following persons for an appointment as Mound's representative to the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District. 1. Frank Ahrens, 4673 Island View Drive 2. Brian Asleson, 2618 Clare Lane 3. William Killion, 5227 Bartlett Blvd. 4. Tom Reese, 5641 Bartlett Blvd. 5. Michael Rosell, 4751 Carlow Road 6. Neil Weber, 5111 Windsor Road The City Manager reported that another applicant, Gary Birnbaum, would be present around 8:00 P. M. for his interview. He also stated that Leonard Kopp had applied, but could not attend tonights interview session and would like to be interviewed at a later date. The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance. '" SWEARING. IN OF NEW COUNCILMEMBER The -City Clerk swore in Donald W. Abel as the new Councilmember to fill the unexpired term of Steve Smith who became Mayor in January. L.M.C.D. APPOINTMENT MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Abel to table a decision on the L.M.C.D. appointment until Saturday morning, February 24 February 2~4, 1987 28, 1987, at 7:00 A. M. Notice to be given to the official newspaper and posted. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jensen to approve the Minutes of the February 10, 1987, Regular Meeting as submitted. Motion carried. Ms. Barbara Heyman-Clark and Alton Clark presented the Mayor and Police Chief with 2 checks totaling $100.00 to be put toward the purchase of a bullet proof vest. The Mayor and Police Chief thanked. them for their donation. ,PUBLIC HEARING: pELINQUENT ~TILITT BILLS The City Manager revised the amount down to $789.01. Abel moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #87-31 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $789.01 AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING : CASE #87-6 17. I SSU ANCE OF A CO NDITION AL USE PER MIT TO CONDU CT_ A MINOR AUTOM OTIVE REPAIR IN SHE B-1 C ENTRAL B USINESS DISTRI CT. 52 94 SHORE- LIN E BLVD. , PID # 1~-117-2 ~ ~4 0 021 The Building Official explained the request and reported that the Planning Commission has recommended approval with 3 conditions as stated in the proposed resolution on Page 373 of the Council Packet. The applicants, Craig Gustafson and Larry Shaw, were present. Councilmembers Abel and Johnson recommended that a 4th condition be added to the resolution, "Prior to commencement of business, the underground storage tank being used to store used oil shall be checked to determine that the tank is in a sound condition". The Council agreed. The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one responded. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Abel moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution: 25 February 24, 1987 RESOLUTION #87-32 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A "QUICK LUBE", OIL, LUBRICATION AND TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE FACILITY AND SIGN VARIANCE AT 5294 SHORELINE BLVD., PID #13-117-24 34 0021, P & Z CASE #87-617 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. CASE ,~87-615: R ON G EHRI NG. ~ 48XX TU XEDO BLVD.._ LOTS Q ~ 10. BL OCK 10, LOT SIZE V ARIA NCE, PID #25-117-24 11 00 07/ 0008 The Building Official explained that the Planning Commission has recommended approval based on a hardship because of the 15' street easement that was necessary when Tuxedo Blvd. was improved. Two other conditions were that Lots 9 and 10 be combined into one tax parcel and all structure setbacks conform to the zoning ordinance provisions. Jensen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #87-33 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE IN LOT AREA FOR LOTS 9 ~ 10, BLOCK 10, DEVON, PID • #24-117-24 11 0007/0008 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. CASE #87-616: JOHN ~ KAREN EWALD. 49~~ CRESTVIEW ROAD. LOT 22. BLOCK 25, SHADYWOOD POINT. 5 FOOT STREET FRONT VARIANCE. PID #1~-1i7-24 11 Oi12 The Building Official explained the applicants' request. She then reported that the Planning Commission recommended denial of this variance because they felt there was no hardship, The Council discussed the Building Official's recommendation that the variance be approved because of the shape of the lot and the topography of the site. Setbacks were also discussed. Smith moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #87-34 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE VARIANCES AS REQUESTED FOR LOT 22, BLOCK 25, SHADYWOOD POINT, PID #13-117-24 11 0112, (4933 CRESTVIEW ROAD), P ~ Z CASE #87-616 A roll call vote was three. in favor with Jensen and Jessen voting nay. Motion carried. 26 February 24, 1987 GORDON WOLF COMMONS DOCK PERMIT FOR 1987 Park Director, Jim Fackler, reviewed the problems that have occurred since 1985 with regard to Gordon Wolf's commons dock site X31360. The Park Commission has recommended that the City Council deny Gordon Wolf's 1987 application for a commons dock. Abel moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #87-35 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO DENY GORDON WOLFS 1987 APPLICATION FOR A COMMONS DOCK The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. L.M.C.D. INTERVIEW The City Council interviewed Dr. Gary Birnbaum, 3110 Highland Blvd. for the position of L. M.C.D. representative from Mound. Decision to be made on Saturday, February 28, 1987, at 7:00 A. M. when one more interview will be held. HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPT. PRESENTATION. GEORGE BOWLIN George Bowlin, Hennepin Gounty Community Health Dept., did a slide presentation on the health services available thru Hennepin County. The Council thanked Mr. Bowlin for his presentation. I_AKF MINNETONKA REGIONAL PARK PRESENTATION, NEIL WEBER. ~IENNEPIN COUNTY PARKS Mr. Neil Weber, Hennepin County Park, stated that a regional park has been considered for this area for many years. ~He stressed that lake access is not a key issue, the park is the key issue, although with the park would come some additional parking spots for lake access. This would then take the pressure off the lake communities to find more parking spots. They are currently looking at 3 parcels of land with approximately 2q2 acres. Preliminary plans would call for 2 accesses, one on Halsteads Bay and one on Smithtown Bay. In the Lake Minnetonka Regional Park budget is also the realignment of County Road 44. There was discussion on the following: 1. The lack of use that Carver Park receives and the need for another Regional Park so close to Carver Park. 2. The tax base that would be lost if a park were put in. The Council thanked Mr. Weber for his presentation. 27 February 24, 1987 DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS The following Department Heads presented their annual reports to the City Council: City Clerk Fran Clark, Building Official Jan Bertrand, and Fire Chief Don Bryce. PROPOSED L.M.C.D. LEGISLATION, BOB RASCOP Bob Rascop, Chairman of the L. M.C.D., reviewed a bill that the L. M.C.D. would like to see the Legislature pass. This bill deals with lake usage charges; removal of substandard structures,- docks, boats, or fallen trees within 50 feet of the lake; 2 Metro Council ideas, one relating to public access sites and another, the L.M.C.D.~s review and approval of any agency having an impact on the lake; and compensation for expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a board member of the L.M.C.D. The Council thanked Mr. Rascop for his presentation. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Jensen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #87-36 RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRAD SOHNS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (TERM TO E%PIRE DECEMBER 31,.1987) A roll call vote was 3 in favor with Abel and Smith voting nay. Motion carried. MORTGAGE SATISFACTION. HEI. INC. The City Manager explained that HEI, Inc. has paid off their 2% loan from CDBG funds and is asking for a mortgage satisfaction. Abel moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #87-37 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MORTGAGE SATISFACTION FOR HEI, INC. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PROCLAMATION• VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK HARCH 8-14 1987 Smith moved and Abel seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #87-38 PROCLAIMING MARCH 8-14, 1987, AS VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK IN THE CITY OF MOUND. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. zs February 24, 1987 COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT There were no comments or suggestions from citizens present. LICENSE RENEWALS The following licenses expire on February 28, 1987, and are on the agenda for renewal: Garbarge Disposal Blackowiak & Sons Westonka Sanitation Dependable Services Woodlake Sanitary Cigarette A1& Alma's Supper Club Meyers Mound Service American Legion X398 Mound Municipal Liquor Ben Franklin PDQ Food Store Boat Rentals of Minnetonka SuperAmerica Station Bob's Bait Shop Texaco Brickley's Market Thrifty Drug Store Captain Billy's Westonka Foods Donnie's on the Lake Union 76 Duane's 66 MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Smith to authorize the renewal of licenses as listed above. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PAYHENT OF BILLS The bills were presented for consideration. MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to approve the payment of bills as presented on the pre-list, in the amount of $143,824.31, when funds are available. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 1987 MUNICIPAL INSURANCE PROGRAM Earl Bailey was present and went over the premiums and the coverage for the 1987 City of Mound insurance program. Property, crime, equipment, general liability, auto and E.M.T.'s will again be covered thru the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Liquor, Public Official's E & 0, Police Professional, Worker's Compensation and Bonds will be thru private sources. The total cost for 1987 will be $143,785. In 1986, it was $140,260. The projected amount for 1987 was budgeted at $189,389. Abel moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution; RESOLUTION X87-39 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE POLICIES, PREMIUMS AND COMPANIES AS SUBMITTED BY MR. EARL BAILEY, R.L. YOUNGDAHL ~ ASSOCIATES 2g February 24, 1987 FOR THE 1987 MUNICIPAL INSURANCE PROGRAM The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. RECYCLING CONTRACT - HENNEPIN COUNTY The City Manager explained that the City needs to authorize the Mayor to sign the Recycling Contract with Hennepin County in order to receive the $13,955.29 from the County. Jessen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION X87-40 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR RECYCLING WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY (CONTRACT X60510) The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS A. REMINDER: Work Session - Saturday, February 21, 1987, at 8:30 A.M. B. REMINDER: LMCD Candidate Interviews, 6:30 P. M., February 24, 1987, bef ore the Council Meeting. C. The Mound City Day's Committee is developing a historical booklet for the 75th Anniversary celebration. Judy Soukup will take the Council's picture Tuesday evening. D. January 1987 Financial Report as prepared by John Norman, Finance Director. E. Planning Commission Minutes of February 9, 1987, and February 16, 1987. F. Agenda for 1987 State of the Region Meeting sponsored by the Metropolitan Council - March 25, 1987. If you are interested in attending, please advise me. G. School Board Minutes - January 12, 1987. H. Memo from the Secretary of Status Office showing what cities in Hennepin County will be using the Optical Scan Voting Equipment in elections held after July 1, 1987. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council went into Executive Session at 11:x+0 P. M. to discuss labor negotiations. They returned at 12:10 A.M. February 24, 1987 3D February 24, 1987 MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Johnson to adjourn at 12:10 A. M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Notion carried. /,f_,) dward J~ ~iu~'cle, Jr.~, Ci'~,y Manager --~ ~: _, .i l,~C,~.~\ Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk 1 u BILLS--------FEBRUARY_24, 1987 1 Batch 874021 Computer Run dated 2/19/87 Batch 874022 " " " SuperAmerica gasoline Total Bills 104,716.44 38,078.70 142,795.14 1,029.17 143,824.31 ~--~ ,; _, ~,~ L ~ ~~ -. _.__ ~', ~'