1987-06-23105
June 23, 1987
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR HEFTING
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota. met in
regular session on Tuesday, June 23, 1987, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. _
Those present w ere: Mayor Steve Smith, Councilor embers Don Abel,
Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen and Skip Johnson. Also present were:
City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark. City•
Attorney Curt Pearson. City Engineer John Cameron. City Planner
Mark Koegler, Building Official Jan Bertrand, Finance Director
JohnNorman, Hennepin County Assessors Don Monk and Keith
Rennerfeldt, and.-the following interested citizens: Mohamed
Hamoude, Anthony Barrett, Wayne E. Ehlebracht, Pat Swenson,
Audrey Jacobsen, ,Lavon & Alyce Cooper. Lance..&--Liz Coppin, Jim
Bedell, Steve Coddon, Mark Lundgren, Ralph McCrehin, Roger Reed,
Paul Pond, Wonda McCreaig, Oswin Pflug,• K. Peter Siessenbuettel,
Murial & Henry Reintz, Janet Derby. James Lovestand, Darlene
Luebke. Kip Sherman, Don Ulrich. Jerry Longpre, Irene Porter,
Sterling Peterson, Gloria Fechter.
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
Work Session Minutes of June 3. 1987; Regular Meeting Minutes
of June 9. 198?; and the Work Session Minutes of June 15.
1987. as presented. The vote Was unanimously in favor.
Notion carried.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON METHOD OF ASSESSING
The Mayor reopened the public hearing. No one in the audience
came forward to be heard. .The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Mayor then stated he sees one of three things can be done:
1. The Council could vote to cancel the assessing contract
with Hennepin County; or
2. The Council could take no action; or
3. The Council could take this under advisement and seek
out other contract services to see if those costs w ould
be less than Hennepin County.
He stated he favored number 3.
Councilmember Jessen read the letter from Leonard Kopp, former
City Manager, who stated he was in favor of staying with Hennepin
County. She also noted that former Mayor Bert Larson had also
submitted a letter in favor of Hennepin County.
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Councilmem ber Jensen state that she submitted a letter from Geoff
Michael in favor of Hennepin County.
NOTION made by Abel. seconded by Smith directing the City
Manager to seek out other contract assessing services and
compare the costs With What the City is nov paying Hennepin
County.
There was discussion by the Council.
The vote Was ~ in favor t~ith Councilmember Jessen voting nay.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER MAKING STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SHORE-
LINE BLVD. (CTY. RD. 15) BETWEEN COMMERCE BLVD.
AND THE HOUND CITY LIMITS AT SETON CHANNEL BY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURB AND GUTTER, CONCRETE
DRIVEWAY APRONS, SIDEWALK AND STORM SEWER
The City Attorney explained the background of the proposed
improvement and that this is just a hearing to determine if the
Council wants to proceed with this project. He explained the
City's responsibilities as they relate to Minnesota Statute
Chapter 429.
The City Engineer explained that the County is in the last stages
of finalizing plans for the upgrading of County Road 15. Those
final plans will com a back to the Council for their approval. He
handed out explanation sheets and reviewed them with the public
(Exhibit A) for these costs and the proposed assessments. He
stated that the watermain replacement would be paid from the
.. Water Fund.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Mr. Jim Bedell. 4801 Shoreline Blvd.. presented a petition signed
by 27 persons and 3 persons that were polled by phone stating the
following:
"W a the undersigned. as abutting property owners are opposed
to being assessed for the County Road 15 improvements."
The following people had questions or spoke against the proposed
improvements and gave the following reasons:
1. Jim Bedell 4801 Shoreline Blvd.
2. Steve Coddon. 4629 Aberdeen Road
3. Henry Reinitz. 2308 Fernside Road
4. Paul Pond 5424 Shoreline Blvd.
5. Pat Swenson, 5050 Shoreline Blvd.
6. Mark Lundgren. Balboa Properties
7. Oswin Pflug. 4851 Shoreline Blvd.
8. Roger Reed. 5424 Shoreline Blvd.
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Jim Lovestrand, 5001 Shoreline Blvd.
Liz Coppin. 8201 County Road 26
Janet Derby. 5032 Shoreline Blvd.
Anthony. Barrett. X867 Shoreline Blvd.
Wayne Ehlebracht, X867 Shoreline Blvd.
Questions on the improvements and reasons from people listed
above for objection:
1. Will railroad be assessed? Yes, if benefit to their
property can be shown.
2. Will credit be given to people who have already been
assessed for a previous street project? Credit for
storm sewer would be given, but that is all.
3. When would this become an assessment? If passed
tonight, it w ould be a pending assessment on all the
properties immediately.
~. Don't need sidewalk on both sides of Shoreline Blvd.
5. Don't want to lose trees or shrubs on property.
6. Generally against the entire project, including street
lights.
?. Don't want sidewalks, only need good shoulders, curb and
gutter. and good roads.
8. Are sidewalks really required? Engineer to check with
Hennepin County.
The City .Engineer explained the MSA Construction Fund and that
approxim ately 5189,600 of Mound's share would be eligible for
reimburse ment.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council discussion on the number of years this project has been
in the works and the need for the improvements.
Jessen moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-1i2 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ADDITIONAL COUNTY
ROAD 15 IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION OF
PLANS ~ SPECIFICATIONS; AND DIRECTING THE
STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT T~ITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE UPGRADING OF
COUNTY ROAD 15
Motion made by Smith. to delete the sidewalks from the
proposed improvements. The motion died for lack of a second.
The vote was ~ in favor with Smith voting nay. Motion carried.
gUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDER MAKING IMPROVEMENTS ON SHORELINE BLVD.
SCTY RD t5l BETWEEN COMMERCE BLVD. AND FAIR-
VIEW LANE BY THE ADDITION OF STREET LIGHTS
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The City Engineer presented his preliminary report and the
estimated costs. He also went over the second page of (Exhibit
A) which contained estimated assessments..
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following persons spoke:
Mark Lundgren. representing Balboa - not in favor of all the
street lights proposed.
Paul Pond - asked if the County was requiring the new street
lights. The Engineer stated no and explained the cost of the
old lights to maintain and operate as outlined in his report.
The Engineer further stated that they had a lighting expert
look at the area at night and the lights presently in use
are not adequate.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Abel moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-113 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE STREET LIGHT
IMPROVEMENT ON COUNTY RAOD 15 AND
ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried..
COMMENTS ~ SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
The City Manager reported that the total is down to $1,931.89.
Jensen moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-114 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOONT OF 11,931.89
• AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF
WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The-vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #87-649: JAMES A. MC CREHIN, 3137 DONALD DRIVE. LOT 11,
BLOCK 14. PEMBROKE. PIA #19-117-23 33 0161..
VARIANCE TO RECOGNIZE EXISTING NONCONFORMING
HOUSE SIZE. LOT SIZE AND SETBACK
The Building Official explained the request and stated that Mr.
McCrehin's father was present representing him. She stated the
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Planning Commission had approved the request and the proposed
resolution was in the packet. Mr. McCrehin tonight is asking to
have the 2.25 foot setback to the south property line for his new
addition also. The Staff recommended denial of tonight's
request. The Council agreed.
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-115 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND APPROVE A VARIANCE TO
RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING LOT
. SIZE, SIDE YARD, AND FLOOR AREA F08 LO?
11, BLOCK 14, PEMBROKE; PID #19-117-23 33
0161 (3137 DONALD DRIVE) P ~ Z CASE #87-
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
RE-QU~S~__FOR SIGNS AND BANNERS FO INCREDIBLE FESTIVAL (OUR LADY
OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH)
Councilmember Abel stated he would remove himself from the
Council and would abstain from voting. He then explained the
request and asked that one more banner than was requested be
approved. This would be put on the side of the Koenig & Robin
Building.
Smith moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-116 RESOLUTION APPROVING 3 PORTABLE SIGNS AND
3 BANNERS ADVERTISING OUR LADY OF THE
LAKES INCREDIBLE FESTIVAL
The vote was ~F in favor with Councilmember Abel abstaining.
Motion carried.
CASE #87-639• MOHAHED M HAHOUDE, 1779 WILDRHUST LANE. LOT 3 ~
PART OF LOT ~. BLOCK 13, SHADYWOOD POINT, PID #13-
117-2~ 1~ 0019, SIDE YARD A FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCES
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Jensen moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-117 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND APPROVE A FRONT AND SIDE
YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR LOT 3 AND PART
OF LOT ~, BLOCK 13, SHADYWOOD POINT; PID
#13-117-24 i 4 0019, 1779 WILDHURST LANE,
P ~ Z CASE #87-639
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #87-642: LAVON K. ~ ALYCE J. COOPER. 2241 SOUTHVIEW LANE,.
BART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 12, MOUND TERRACE. PID #14-
117-24 34 0004, FENCE MATERIAL VARIANCE
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Abel moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-118 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH TAE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND APPROVE A FENCE MATERIAL
VARIANCE FOR PART OF LOT 1. BLOCK 12.
MOUND TERRACE; PID #14-117-24 34 0004
(2241 SOUTHVIEW LANE). P ~ Z CASE #87-642
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #87-b45: ROBERT N. ~ JUDITH A. LUND, 5235 BARTLETT BLVD.,
TRACTS D & E, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY #813 AND
BART OF LOT 17, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT C, PID #24-117 _
-24 24 0033, MINOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Jensen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-119 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR SUBDIVISION
FOR TRACTS D AND E, REGISTERED LAND
SURVEY N0. 813 AND PART OF LOT 17~
SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT C, PID #24-117-24 24
0033 (5235 BARTLETT BLVD.), P ~ Z CASE
# 87-6 45
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #87-647: DIANNE L. WILSON. 5060 TUXEDO BLVD., LOT. 8.
~iTHIPPLE SHORES. PID #24-117-24 43 0056, VARIANCE
TO RECOGNIZE EXISTING NONCONFORMING SIDE YARD
SETBACK
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Abel moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-120 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR W ITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO ALLOW A VARIANGE TO
RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING SIDE
YARD SETBACK FOR LOT 8, i~THZPPLE SHORES;
PID #24-117-24 43 0056. (5060 TUXEDO
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BLVD.). P ~ Z CASE #87-647
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #87-648• MICHAEL & JUDY GARDNER~ 1599 BLUEBIRD LANE. LOTS
FORMING SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACKS
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Jensen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-121 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO
RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING
BUILDING SETBACK FOR LOTS 18 ~ 19. BLOCK
6. WOODLAND POINT. PID #13-117-24 12
0128. (1599 BLUEBIRD LAND). P ~ Z CASE
#87-648
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #87 65 - MARK JEROME ROBERTSON. 3103 DEVON LANE. LOTS 1.2.
3,4. ~ 7. BLOCK 3. ARDEN. PID #24-117-24 44 0029.
VARIANCE TO RECOGNIZE EXISTING NONCONFORMING SET-
" BACK TO DO STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Johnson moved .and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #87-122 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING
CON MISSION TO APPROVE A FRONT YARD
VARIANCE AS REQUESTED FOR LOTS 1,2.3.4.
AND 7~ BLOCK 3~ ARDEN: PID #24-117-24 44
0029. ( 3103 DEVON LANE) , P ~ Z CASE #87-
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING: SUGGESTED DATE: ALL
JULY 14, 1987
MOTION made by Abel. seconded by Jensen to set July 14. 1987.
for public hearings on the following:
A. Proposed Vacation of Dorchester Road from Stratford Lane
to Essex Lane.
B. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit for Expansion of
Cabinet Shop and Office - 5558 Auditorts Road.
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C. Propose Zoning Hap Amendment to Change Zoning of a
Portion of Block 1, 2, and 11, Seton, From R-~ Hulti-
Family to R-2 Single Family Residential - 4622 Kildare
Lane through 4658 Kildare Lane
D. Proposed Vacation of Portion of Longford Road and Kerry
Lane North from Longford - 4622 Kildare Road through 4658
Kildare Road.
E. Application to Amend Conditional Use Permit to Allow Bait
and Tackle Sales with Existing Service Station - 4831
Shoreline Blvd. (Union 76)
F. Proposed Amendments to CDBG (Community Development Block
Grant) Funds for Years XII and XIII
The vote was unanimously in favor. Notion carried.
ISCUSSIOI~O~CHECKLIST FOR PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING REFERENDU
The City Manager presented a checklist and calendar for the
Public Works Building Referendum. The Council discussed this and
changed the date for a meeting with the Planning Commission to,
July 13. 1987.
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Smith to to proceed as
outlined by the City Manager on the Public Works Building
Referendum. The vote was unanimously in favor. Notion
carried.
RESOLUTION ON 1988 BUDGET
Two proposed resolutions were presented to the Council. one from
Mayor Smith and one from Councilm em ber Jensen. After discussion:
Johnson moved and Abel .seconded Councilmember Jensen's
resolution as follows:
RESOLUTION #87-123 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY DIREC-
TIONS, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE CITY
MANAGER ON DEVELOPING THE 1988 BUDGET
REQUESTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion. carried.
DISCUSSION ON LOST LAKE (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DRAFT
The City Planner presented the draft of the RFP. The Council
complimented he and the City Manager on the draft.
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MOTION made. by Smith. seconded by Jensen to approve the Lost
Lake (RFP) Request for Proposals as submitted and authorize
sending. it to interested developers. The vote was
,unanimously in favor. Notion carried,
APPROVAL OF LICENSES
NOTION made by Smith. seconded by Jessen to authorize the
issuance of the following licenses:
Tree Removal License - Bridgewood Tree Service
Off-Sale Beer - Al ~ Alma's
Brickley's Market
PDQ Food Store
• SuperAmerica #~419~
On-Sale Beer - Al ~ Alma's
House of Hoy
Club License -American Legion Post #398
YFW Post #5118
On-Sale Liauor - Donnies on the Lake
Sunday Liquor - Donnies on the Lake
VFi~T Post #5113
Set_UP - Al ~ Alma's
dine - Al & Alma's
House of Moy
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
LAKE MINNETONKA REGIONAL PARK
The Mayor presented a letter written by Mound's L.M.C.D.
Representativ a Tom Reese. regarding the Lake Minnetonka Regional
Park.- Mr. Reese has asked that the Council approve his letter
and forward it o n to the Suburban Hennepin County Parks Board of
Commissioners for the hearing that will be held while Mr. Reese
is out of town.
MOTION made by Smith. seconded by Johnson to approve Mr.
Reese's letter to the Suburban Hennepin County Parks Board of
Commissioners regarding the Lake Minnetonka Regional Park-and
dated June 23. 1987. The City will send the letter. The
vote was 4 in favor with Jessen abstaining. Motion carried.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Johnson. seconded by Abel to approve the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of # 132.060.77. when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
A. May 1987 Financial Report as prepared by John Norman,
Finance Director
B. Elected Official Salary Survey as prepared by the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
C. Ind. School Dist. X277 Minutes - May 19, 1987
D. Letters of thank you from the Mound City Days Volunteers
for the work done by the City Staff
E. Planning Commission Minutes of June 8. 1987
F. Notice of Annual National League of Cities Congress of
Cities and Exposition to be held in Las Vegas. December
12-16, 1987. Mayor and Councilmem bers have attended this
in the past and you are encouraged to attend. Please let
Fran know as soon as possible so suitable accom odations
can be arranged.
G. Memo from the Police Chief on the hiring of Todd Limond
who replaces Officer Kyle Larson.
H. Notice from the Association of Metropolitan Municipali-
ties regarding openings on the AMM Policy Committee.
Please let me know if you are interested in serving.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Abel to adjourn at 10:45
P.H. The vote was unanimously in favor. Notion carried.
rd J. S~iul~/le, Jr. , City M,~nager
Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk
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BILLS------------JUNE 23, 1987
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Batch 874061 Computer run dated 6/13/87
Batch 874062 Computer run dated 6/17/87
/Super America May gasoline
91,071.52
40,290.71
698.54
132,060.77
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