1987-03-2440
March 24, 1987
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 24~ 1987
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, March 24, 1987. at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Steve Smith. Councilmem bers Don Abel.
Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jensen and Skip Johnson. Also present were:
City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark, City
Attorney Curt Pearson, Finance Director John Norman, Building
Official Jan Bertrand, City Engineer John Cameron, City Planner
Mark Koegler, Police Chief Len Harrell, Liquor Store Manager Joel
Krum m, Fire Chief Don Bryce, and the following interested
citizens: David Morse, Jim Nordby. Mike Tobey, Ron DeVinney,
Mary Rafferty, Jim Rafferty, Harry Putt, Keith Putt, Jan and
Michael Kraemer, Bob Maiers. Vickie Gupstrom, Gerald Babb, W.M.
Barkley, Ed Freidlund, Dorothy Caster, Ralph Todd, James Roseen,
Steve Coddon, Kefin & Jayne Hetchler, Lewis Caster, Frank Niesen.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MINUTES
MOTION made by Abel seconded by Jensen to approve the.
Minutes of the March 10. 1987 Regular Meeting. as submitted.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING• DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
The City Manager reported that the revised amount is X1,807.85.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was no response. The
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Johnson moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X87-54 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF i1.8O7.85
AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF
WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CONTINUATION OF CASE #87-606, 607 ~ 608: ISSUANCE OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ESTABLISHING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
AREA AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT & VARIANCE FOR LAND LOCATED AT
183$ COMMERCE BLVD , PID #13-117-2~ 33 0006 (SHERWOOD-DRIVE
AREA) FOR .DAVID MORSE
The City Planner reported that a new plan has been submitted
identifying two new single family residential lots that receive
access from a 16 foot wide driveway easement. The new lots are
22.000 square feet and 27000 square feet in size. This new
arrangement will allow the installation of a future cul-de-sac
off of Commerce. Blvd.
The Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat, the
conditional use permit to establish a Planned Development Area
(PDA) and issuance of a variance allowing the new lots to front
on a private easement rather than a public street. with
conditions outlined in the proposed resolution.
The City Engineer reported that a revised grading and drainage
plan has been submitted. He also reported on the extension of
the utilities to the new lots.
Abel moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-55 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AREA (PDA), APPROVAL OF
VARIANCES AND APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR THE MORSE ADDITION, PID. #13-117-
24 23 0006, P ~ Z CASE #87-606, 607 ~ 608
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #87-609: FINAL APPROVAL OF REGISTERED LAND SURVEY FOR
SUBDIVISION OF LAND LOCATED AT 4841 BARTLETT BLVD..
PID #13-117 24 44 0003, FOR STEVE CODDON
The City Engineer reviewed the request of the applicant. The
applicant: Steve Coddon, asked that the City transfer $500 of the
$ 1000 held in escrow for Case X686-610 to this Case number. The
City Attorney suggested adding #11 to the proposed resolution
which would state: "Posting of a subdividers escrow in the
amount of $500.00 for engineering. administration and legal
costs", The Council agreed.
Jensen moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-56 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINAL REGISTERED
LAND SURVEY, PID #13-117-24 44 0003, PART
OF GOVERNMENT LOT 8, SECTION 13, TOWNSHI P
117, RANGE 24 WEST, P ~ Z CASE #87-609
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE N0. 87-618: LOT SIZE & SETBACK VARIANCE FOR LOT 14~ BLOCK
14~ DEVON; PID #25-117-24 11 0043 KEVIN ~
JAYNE HETCHLER. 4913 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
The Building Official explained that the applicants are now
asking for an enclosed deck and the deck size in the proposed
resolution should be 12 feet by 22 feet. The Planning Commission
recommended approval.
The City Manager stated that a letter from Mr. Lewis Caster. 4917
Island View Drive has been received and he has attached his
engineers report and recommendations on drainage. The Council
discussed the grade and drainage and asked that if this item were
approved. the engineering report provided by the Casters be
included in the resolution. The City Engineer agreed with the
Caster's engineering report.
Councilmember Jessen expressed concern about intensifying a non-
conforming use on this small lot.
Abel moved and Smith seconded the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #87-57 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND GRANT A VARIANCE TO PLACE
AN ATTACHED GARAGE 18 FEET TO 20.3 FEET
FROM ISLAND.VIEW DRIVE RECOGNIZE AN
EXISTING UNDERSIZED LOT. AND SIDEYARD~ LOT
14. BLOCK 14, DEYON. PID #25-117-24 11
0043. P & Z CASE #87-618 (4913 ISLAND VIEW
DRIVE)
A roll call vote was ~ in favor with Councilmember Jessen voting
nay. Motion carried.
CASE N0. 87-619• LOT SIZE VARIANCE FOR LOT 7~ EXCEPT THE NORTH 14
FFFT ~ LOT 8. BLOCK 9. DREAMWOOD ~ PID #13-117-24
21 0029, FOR ROB MAIERS. 1729 BLUEBIRD LANE
The Building Official explained the applicant's request. There
was discussion on the drainage problem in the area.
Jensen moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #$7-58 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO RECOGNIZE AN
EXISTING UNDERSIZED LOT FOR LOT 7, EXCEPT
THE NORTH 14 FEET. AND LOT 8. BLOCK 9.
DREAMWOOD. PID #i3-17-24 21 0029; P ~ Z
CASE #87-619 (1729 BLUEBIRD LANE)
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CASE N0. 87-620: LOT SIZE VARIANCE. SETBACK AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR GROCERY STORE (GRIMMtS STORE) AT 3069
BRIGHTON BLYD.. FOR DEVLIN GLEASON
The Building Official explained the. request. The Planning
Commission tie voted and did not recommend approval.
The applicant explained that he feels there is a need for this
neighborhood grocery store and that is has historic value because
it has been there since 1942.
Mr. Mike Tobey, who lives next to the store spoke in favor of
having the store. His only problem was people parking in front
of his driveway.
The Council briefly discussed this item and decided to take
action on the .variances and the Conditional Use Permit
application when the item comes before the Council at a Public
Hearing on April 1~4, 1987.
MOTION made by Abel. seconded by Johnson to table this item
until the public hearing on April 14. 1987. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
GASE N0. 86-558: APPROVAL OF SITE- PLAN & VARIANCE FOR MOUND VFW
~,~44 COMMERCE BLVD. LOTS 26-30~ 32 AND PART OF
~3. AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #176
The City Engineer stated that there are items that were in the
previous site plan which are not in the new site plan. The items
are as follows:
1. An easement acceptable to the city engineer along the
drainage ditch.
2. A 6 foot green strip along the west side of the property.
3. Concrete curb & gutter around a bituminous parking lot.
Mr. Frank Niesen, representing the VFW, stated they would rather
not finish the parking lot with concrete curb and gutter and a
bituminous surface at this time because of cost. He did agree to
eliminate parking space ~~48 on the current plan for green space
next to the sidewalk on Commerce Blvd.
The Council discussed the parking lot, the number of spaces and
the occupancy of the building. They agreed they wanted the
concrete curb & gutter and bituminous surface on the parking lot.
Abel moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X87-59 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VARIANCES FOR MOUND
V.F.W. POST 5113 AUDITORS SUBDIVISION
X167, COMMERCE BLVD., P ~ Z CASE #85-558
MOTION made by Abel. seconded by Jessen to amend the proposed
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resolution to include:
"#11. A 6 foot green strip be left between the property
line on the west side of the parking lot and the
parking spaces."
The vote was unanimously in favor of the amendment. Motion
carried.
The vote was unanimously in favor of the original resolution as
amended. Motion carried.
CONVEYANCE OF CITY OF MOUND PROPERTY TO JRi~T PROPERTIES (LYN~lOOD
BLVD.-AREA)
The City Engineer handed out a map of the 4 parcels to be
conveyed and explained that the City has fee title to the South
1/2 of Parcel. 1 and all of Parcel ~4. The City does not have fee
title to the North 1/2 of Parcel 1 ~ Parcel 2 and Parcel 3. JRW
Properties would like to City to convey all 4 Parcels to them
because it is part of their parking lot. The City Engineer
recommended conveyance subject to approval of the deed by the
City Attorney.
It was suggested that the City convey this property for X1.00.
The Council discussed the price.
Jensen moved and Jensen seconded the. following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-60 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
CONVEYING ~ PARCELS OF CITY LAND TO JRW
PROPERTIES
The vote was ~ in favor with Mayor Smith voting nay. Motion
carried.
COMMENTS ~ SUGGESTIONSFROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Russ Peterson asked for some clarification on the decision on
item #~+, the Morse property. The Council took a break so that
~Mr. Peterson could consult with the City Engineer.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO A JOINT POFiERS AGREEMENT IN
THE FORM OF A DECLARATION OF TRUST ESTABLISHING AN ENTITY KNOI~li
AS "MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND" AND AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN INVESTMENT PROGRAMS IN CONNECTION
THEREi~1ITH
The Finance Director explained that basically this is authorizing
another official depository but a special resolution is needed.
The City Attorney corrected Section 1 ~ "City Clerk" should read
City Manager.
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Abel moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X87-61 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO A JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT IN THE FORH OF A
DECLARATION OF TRUST ESTABLISHING AN
ENTITY KNOWN AS "MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL MONEY
MARKET FUND" AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
IN CERTAIN INVESTHENT PROGRAMS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
FEASIBILITY REPORT - PROPOSED WATERMAIN EXTENSION. VACATED LAUREL
STREET
The City Engineer went over the background of this watermain
extension.
Smith moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~8?-62 RESOLUTION RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT
AND SETTING APRIL 28. 1987. FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE IMPROVEMENT
The_vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MAINTENANCE PERMIT REQUEST FOR SECURITY LIGHT AND STAIRS TO
COMMONS DOCK AREA FOR JIM ROSEEN 1555 BLUEBIRD LANE
The City Manager reported that the Park Commission has
recommended approval with conditions.
MOTION made by Jessen. seconded by Johnson to approve a
Maintenance Permit for a security light and stairs to Commons
dock area for Jim Roseen. 1555 Bluebird Lane, under the
conditions that the light have a locked outlet box and the
stairs plan be approved by the Building Dept. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL DOCK LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Ron DeVinney was present asking that the City check and make sure
that the docks and charter boats from Al & Alma's are not
infringing on Chester Park and Beach. The Council stated Staff
would check.
MOTION made by Smith. seconded by Jessen to authorize the
issuance of Commercial Dock Licenses to Al ~ Alma's (5200
Piper Road} and Charles R. Jones (dba. Minnetonka Boat
Rental. 4850 Edgewater Drive). The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
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DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS
The following Department Heads presented their annual reports to
the City Council: Liquor Store Manager Joel Krumm. Finance
Director John Norman. Police Chief Len Harrell.
FIRE DEPARTMENT TRANSFERS OF FUNDS
The Finance Director explained .the two proposed resolutions.
Abel moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-63 RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER 19,350 FROM THE
FIRE EQUIPMENT DEBT SERVICE, 1981 FUND TO
THE AREA FIRE SERVICE FUND TO CLOSE OUT
THAT FUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Jessen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-6~ RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER X2,827 FROM THE
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO THE AREA FIRE
SERVICE FUND TO CLOSE OUT THAT FUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST TO USE LAUNCHING FACILITIES AT MOUND BAY PARK FOR
MINNETONKA BASS CLUB FISHING TOURNAMENT
The City Manager explained. The Council asked that the City
Manager send the Club a letter asking that they limit the noise
of the engines in the early morning hours when launching.
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jessen to permit the
Minnetonka Bass Club to use the launching facilities at Mound
Bay Park for their annual Bass Fishing Tournament on June 6,
1,987. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SET PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Abel to set April 14,
19$7, at 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing to consider amending
the zoning map to change the zoning of a portion of the
property along Northern Road from B-2, General Business to R-
2, Single Family Residential. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
LICENSE RENEWAL- TREE REMOVAL ~ HAWKER - FOOD VENDOR
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Abel to authorize the
issuance of the following licenses:
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TREE REMOVAL
Bear Tree Care
Robert F. Dahlke
Lutz Tree Service Inc.
Todd Scheiding. DBA Certified
Emery's Tree Service
Shorewood Tree Service
Tree Management
Sutherland's Nursery ~ Tree Service
HAI~TKER - FOOD VENDOR
Blue Bell Ice-Cream
The vote was unanimously
PAYMENT OF BILLS
in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION made by dessen~ seconded by Johnson to approve the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of ~ 133.302.96. when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DONATION
The City Manager stated that Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Lister. 2721
Tyrone Lane have donated $25.00 toward the purchase of bullet-
proof vests for the Police Department. A thank you letter has
been sent.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
A. February 1987 Financial Report as Prepared by John
Norman, Finance Director.
B. Planning Commission Minutes of March 9: 1987.
C. Memo dated March 16. 1987 from Jim Miller President.
League of Minnesota Cities on "State of .the Cities
1987" and a copy of the report.
D. Copy of the February 1987 issue of Pu 'c ManageQent
magazine published by the International City Management
Association. (ICMA). Main Topic is the "Council-Manager
Plan". the form of government the City of Mound has.
E. REMINDER: State of the Region Meeting sponsored by
Metro Council. March 25~ 1987. Minneapolis - St. Paul
Hilton. 1:30 - 8:30 P.M. Let me know if you want to
attend and I will pre-register you.
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F. REMINDER: Public Input Meeting on Lost Lake at the
Flanning Commission Meeting, Monday. March 23. 1987.
7:30 PM ~ City Hall.
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G. Patrolman Kyle Larson has resigned his position with the
Mound Police Department effective March 31, 1987. He
has accepted a police officer position in Maple Grove.
Kyle has served the City well the past 2 years and we
extend our appreciation for his efforts and congratulate
him on his new appointment.
H. The Cable TV Advisory Committee will be undertaking a
community survey of subscribers who presently have Cable
TV service. The purpose of the survey is to collect
data on such items as responsiveness of Dowden
Cablesystems to Cable TV needs, reception problems,
billing process, programming. etc. The City Council
approved the survey concept last fall. The committee
has developed this survey over the past few months to
send out on or about April 1 , with return to be by May
1. We .will share the data with you once it has been
tabulated.
I. Park Commission minutes of March 12, 1987. meeting.
J. School Board Minutes of March 9. 1987.
K. REMINDER: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, Saturday, March
. 28, 1987 at 8:30 AM, City Hall.
MOTION made by Abel. seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 11:00
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Council then met in Executive Session to discuss labor
negotiations at 11:05 P.M. They adjourned at 11:35 P.M.
J.~i~z gyn.
Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk
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BILLS---------MARCH 24, 1987
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Batch 874031 Computer Run dated 3/14/87
Batch 874032 Computer Run dated 3/19/87
Anoka VTI Fire School Registrations
Economy Dictation Examine Dictaphone
SuperAmerica Feb gasoline
TOTAL BILLS
96,761.45
35,331.64
280.00
15.00
914.87
133,302.96
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