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MINUTES - HOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 26, 1988
The City Council of Mound,_ Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session
on Tuesday, January 26, 1988, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at 5341
Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Steve Smith, Councilmembers Liz Jensen, Phyllis
Jessen and Skip Johnson. Councilmember Don Abei 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, City Planner Mark Koegler,
Finance Director John Norman, City Insurance Agent Earl Bailey and the follow-
ing interested citizens: Margaret & Bob Hansen, Barry Schneider, Tim Kane,
Vern Andersen, Frank Hancuch, Cheryl Grand.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MINUTES
Mayor Smith asked that the vote on Case #87-661 be corrected to read "...3 in
favor with Councilmember Jensen voting nay...", in the August 25th minutes.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to approve the minutes of the
January 12, 1988, Regular Meeting, as presented. The rote was unanim-
ously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #88-701: ..FRANK BUYSSE, 2009 COMMERCE BLVD., MOUND SHORES, PID #14-117-24
The City Planner reviewed the request .explaining that the parking lot is al-
ready in place. The owner when notified that a variance was required, prior
to the parking lot being installed, elected to continue construction and. to
apply-for the variance "after the fact". The Planning Commission recommended
denial of the variance request.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Johnson to deny the request for a
variance. _,in. parking _lot setback for. Frank Buysse, 2009 Commerce Blyd.,
PID #14-117-24 14 0037, PAZ Case #88-701. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
APPROVE-THE LOCATION -0F NINE DOCK SITES ON-LOST LAKE CHANNEL, CITY OF .MOUND
PROPERTY
The City Manager explained the request. The Park Commission recommended ap-
proval of the request for 9 dock sites. Barry Schneider, representing Jel-
1ico, the developer, stated that access (a utility and public walkway
easement) will. be granted to the area proposed for docks. The easement will
consist of a 10 foot wide strip which will consist of a 4 foot wide strip of
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asphalt with 3 feet of gravel on either side for walkway and maintenance
vehicle access to the dock site area. He explained that 9 sites were measured
out, 30 feet apart, for the total 290 feet that is there.
Margaret & Bob Hansen, 5425 Bartlett Blvd., spoke against approval of these
dock sites because of the environmental impact on .the wetlands and con-
sequently Lake Minnetonka.
Tim King, 2447 Lost Lake Road, spoke in favor of the dock sites because there
is already boat traffic in the channel and snowmobiles traffic in the marsh
area that does not appear to be harming it.
There was discussion on who would maintain the channel.
Councilmember Jensen suggested 6 dock sites instead of 9.
Councilmember Jensen stated she would still have to vote against this because
of her concern about motorized traffic in the Lost Lake area.
The City Attorney suggested that if this resolution is approved the following
be inserted, "Jellico agrees to dedicate a utility and public walkway easement
to the area proposed for docks. The easement will consist of a 10 _foot wide
strip which will consist of a 4 foot wide strip of asphalt with 3 feet of
gravel on either side for walkway and maintenance vehicle access to the dock
site area to be installed by Jellico." The Council agreed.
Jessen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-15 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE LOCATION OF SIX DOCK
SITES ON LOST LAKE CHANNEL, CITY OF MOUND PROPERTY
The vote was 3 in favor with Councilmember Jensen voting nay. Motion carried.
PARK COMMISSION
The City Manager explained that the Park Advisory Commission was never for-
mally established in the City Code. Ne is suggesting that an ordinance be
adopted creating this Park Advisory Commission and establishing its duties and
terms.
Smith moved and Johnson seconded the following:
ORDINANCE #10-1988 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 255 TO THE CITY CODE
CREATING A PARK ADVISORY COMMISSION AND ESTAB-
LISHINa ITS DUTIES
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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The City Manager then suggested appointing the members of the Park Commission
to conform with the new ordinance just adopted. The appointment would be as
follows:
To one year terms beginning January 1, 1988:
Cathy Bailey and Linda Panetta.
To two year terms beginning January 1, 1988:
Marilyn Byrnes and Nancy Clough.
To three year terms beginning January 1, 1988:
Shirley Andersen and Stephen Burke.
Jessen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-16 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH TERMS FOR THE COMMIS-
SION MEMBERS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF-PLANS-AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO-ADVERTISE -FOR-BIDS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PUBLIC WORKS FA ILITY FOR THE CITY OF MOUND
The City Engineer explained that he wi17 not be ready to present the plans and
specifications for the new public works facility until the next meeting. No
action was taken.
COMMENTS & SU66ESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There was no response.
REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE AND RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR
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The .City .Manager explained that this Task Force was set up by the Mayor in
November 1987. The purpose was to define the economic development problems
that exist in the City of Mound and develop strategies to resolve those
problems. The members of the Task Force ire: Vern Andersen, Y & S Jewelry,
Chairman; Chic Remien, Executive Director of the Westonka Chamber of Commerce;
Kathy Boese, Westonka Foods; Jerry Longpre, Longpre's; Bob Polston, former
Mayor; Kim Yillek, local resident; Frank Hancuch, President State Bank of
Mound; Cheryl Grand, Contel; Dick Schwert, Norwest Insurance; Steve Smith,
Mayor; and Ed Shukle, City Manager.
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The Task Force has developed a mission statement that indicates the economic
climate in the City of Mound must be improved by strengthening existing
businesses and attracting new business development to the City focusing on the
Central Business District as well as City-wide development. They are recom-
mending that the City hire a private consulting firm, Business Development
Services (BDS), to perform services that will develop an economic development
program for the City. The cost would be $3,375.
Smith moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-17 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE KAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERV-
ICES (BDSj FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1988 INSURANCE PROGRAM
Mr. Earl Bailey, R. L. Youngdahl & Associates, presented the new premiums
which are as follows: -- -
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1987 PROJECTED ACTUAL
Property 10 ,566 11,000 10 ,920 (1.)
Crime 285 300 29.3 (1)
Equipment ..5,239 5,200 5,153 (L)
General Liability 40,24fi 46-,000 39.,053 (L)
Auto 21.,051 21.,000 21,200 (1)
Liquor Liability 7,677 7,800 6,525 (2)
Emer. Med. Techs. Incl.- .Incl. Lncl. (1.)
Public Officials E & 0 7,825 10.,000 5,438 (.l)
Police Professional ..4,368 ..4,400 Incl. (1)
Worker's Compensation 45.,231 48,600 55.,200 (3}
Bonds 1,099 ~ -1,200 1,099 (4)
TOTAL 143,587 155,500 144,881
Specialty. Lines:
(1) League of MN. Cities Insurance Trust thru N.S.R.S.
(2) Transcontinental Insurance Co. (CNA) thru John Crowther
(3) League of MN. Cities Insurance Trust thru E.B.A.
(4) Capitol Indemnity
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolutian:
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RESOLUTION #88-18 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE POLICIES, PREMIUMS AND
COMPANIES AS SUBMITTED BY MR. EARL._BAILEY, R. L.
YOUN6DAHL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE 1988 INSURANCE
PROGRAM
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CHANGE FEBRUARY 23, 1988, COUNCIL MEETING DATE
The City Manager explained that the 2nd meeting in February is the same eve-
ning of the Precinct Caucuses. The Council decided to address a change of
meeting date at the February 9th meeting.
LYNWOOD BLVD. PROJECT/1981 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The Finance Director explained that the Lynwood Blvd. Project .was_fanalized by
State Aid in December 1987. The Project._has. a deficit of $38,831. He then
explained that there is a surplus in the 1981 Street Improvement Project Fund
and suggested using that surplus for the deficit in the Lynwood Blvd. Project.
Johnson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-19 RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER X38,831 FROM THE 1981 STREET
IMPROVEMENT FUND TO THE LYNWOOD BLVD. IMPROVEMENT
FUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Council then discussed what to do with the remaining surplus in the 1981
Street Improvement .Fund.
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-20 RESOLUTION TO SET ASIDE SURPLUS FUNDS, NOW AND IN
THE .FUTURE, IN THE 1981 STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY
The City Clerk explained the various resolutions that were proposed on the tax
forfeit property. The.fo_llowing. asks for. conveyance to the City for because
of topography: PID #19-117-23 21 0023/0029/0030.
Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #88-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZINfi APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE
FROM THE STATE OF CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LANDS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Clerk explained the background .an PID #24-117-24 44 0023 and 0207 and
recommended cancelling Resolution #83-141, combining the two lots and releas-
ing them for public auction.
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following. resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-22 RESOLUTION CANCELLINfi RESOLUTION #83-141 RE6ARDINfi
LOT 28, BLOCK 1, ARDEN (TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY) ANO
• RELEASINfi CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LANDS TO HENNEPIN
COUNTY FOR PUBLIC AUCTION AND CERTIFYINfi THE SPE-
CIAL ASSESSMENTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Clerk explained that PID #19-117-23 34 0036 has an uninhabitable
house on it. The Council asked that the Clerk check with Hennepin County to
see if the house can be torn down before it is released.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to table this item until fur-
ther information can be obtained. The vote Nas unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
The City Clerk recommended that the following two properties be. conditioned_to
he sold_only_.to adjoining property owners: PID #19-117-23 31 0118 and #19-
117-23 34 0013.
Jensen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-23 RESOLUTION RECONYEYINfi (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 ANO TO RESTRICT THE SALE TO
OWNERS OF ADJOINING LANDS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Clerk explained that the following properties had temporary construc-
tion easements on them that have now expired. The State is asking that we
reconvey these easements. The City Engineer has reviewed these easements and
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recommends- reconveyance. - -- - -.- • - - ~ --- - - - • -
PID #30-117-23...22-..0013,._#25-117-24 21 0134, #25-117-24 21 0028, #24-117-
24 44 0190, #13-117-24 21 0030.
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Jensen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECONYEYANCE OF FORFEITED
LANDS TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Engineer recommended. that the following two parcels be kept for
drainage purposes: PID #19-117-23 32 0096/0097.
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE
FROM THE STATE OF CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LANDS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jensen to authorize--the-payment of
bills as presented on the pre-list in the mount of ;157,155.81, when
funds are available. A ro71 call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
COUNTY ROAD 15 - WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT & STREET LI6NTS
The City Engineer reported that bids have now been received by Hennepin County
for the watermain replacement and the new. street lights on County Road 15.
The street light bid was very -good, $81,070. Engineering- estimate was
$99,722. The watermain replacement bid was extremely high, $79,008.50. The
Engineer's revised estimate for. this is $55,000 to $60,000. The City Engineer
stated that if a better price cannot be negotiated with Hardrives and their
subcontractor, he would recommend that the City request that Hennepin County
delete all or part of the watermain replacement from the contract and the City
negotiate directly. or request quotes from other utility contractors. The
Council agreed.
SET DATE FOR A COUNCIL WORK SESSION
There was discussion about setting a date for a Council Work Session for the
purpose of following up on the Team Building/Goal Setting_ work session held
January 22 and 23, 1988. The suggested date was February 27, 1988. The City
Manager will check with Barbara Arney, Government Training Services, to see if
that date would work out for her.
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BOAT LAUNCH PARKING LOT IN MOUND
The City Manager reported that he just received a Draft Feasibility Report -
Boat Launch Parking Lot in Mound, from the Metropolitan Council. They are as-
king for comments and conclusions on this before they prepare a final report.
March 1st is the deadline for those comments and conclusions.
The City Manager suggested giving this report to the Park and Planning Commis-
sions for their review and then possibly holding a special Council Meeting
before the deadline to discuss their comments and conclusions and to formulate
a response. The Council discussed dates for a Special Meeting and chose
Saturday, February 20, 1988, at 8:00 A.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council went into Executive Session to discuss negotiations of a real es=
tate transaction at 9:50 P.M. They returned at 10:05 P.M.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to authorize the City Manager
and the City Attorney to negotiate for the purchase of property on Lyn-
- wood Blvd., subject to Council approval. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Preliminary Year-End 1987 Financial Report as Prepared by John Norman,
Finance Director.
B. Report from Councilmember Jessen on the NLC Conference in December.
C. Financial Health_Profile .as__Prepare by the State Auditor's Office for
the Years Ended 12/31/82 - 12-31-86.
D. Letter from Pamela Plumb current President of the National League of
Cities, re: NLC Update on Legislative Priorities.
E. Notice from NSP re: Interim Electric Rates.
F. REMINDER:- NLC Annual Congressional City Conference, Washington, D.C.,
March 19-22, 1988. IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND, CONTACT FRAM ASAP REGARDING
ARRANGEMENTS. You received an agenda earlier. It is critical that you
decide NOW if you want to attend.
G. REMINDER: TEAM BUILDING/GOAL SETTING SESSIONS - 1/22 and 1/23 at the
Lafayette Club. Begins at 5:30 P.M. on 1/22. See you there.
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H. REMINDER: LMC Legislative Conference - February 16, 1988 - St. Paul
Radisson Hotel. If you are interested in attending, please let Fran
know ASAP.
I. Planning Commission Minutes of January 11, 1988.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Johnson to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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and J. Shuk e, r., Ci y Wage
Fran ark, CMC, ity C erk
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