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1988-02-0916 February 9, 1988 MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 8, 1988 The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 8, 1988, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were: Mayor Steve Smith, Councilmembers Don Abel, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jensen and Skip Johnson. Rlso present were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Clerk Fran Clark, City Attorney Jim Larson, City Engineer John Cameron, Park Director Jim Fackler, W ater & Sewer Superintendent Greg. Skinner, Street Superintendent Geno Hoff and the following interested citizens: Rob Maiers; Randall Johnson; Suburban Lighting; Tom Reese; and Butch Essig. The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES MOTION made by Jensen, seconded. by Johnson to approve the minutes of the January 26, 1988, Regular Meeting,. as presented. The vote was unanim- ously in favor, Motion carried, PUBLIC NEARING: PROPOSED YACATION.OF CERTAIN PERPETUAL EASEMENT OYER PART OF 0 , The City Engineer explained that the sewer has now been relocated and all new easement forms signed and filed so that this easement is no longer needed. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Lorraine Marrone, 4006 Carlow Road, asked if this vacation affected her property on Lot 3. The Engineer and the Attorney stated no. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Abel moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-26 RESOLUTION VACATING CERTAIN.-PERPETUAL EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOTS 4 & 10, BLOCK 12, SETON (PID #19-117-23 24 0038 The vote was unanimously in favor, Motion carried, ~i~ 17 February 9, 1988 CASE #88-619 : ROB MAIERS, 1729.BLUEBIRD LAND, LOT 7 .EXCEPT THE NORTH 14 FEET AND LO 8 BLOCK DREAMWOOD PID #13-117- 4 21 0 9 L SIZE YARI NCE The Building Official explained the request. She also corrected the measure- ments of the expansion which should be 22 by 26 feet. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Jensen moved and Abel seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #$8-27 RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #87-58 TO CONCUR YITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING UNDERSIZED LOT FOR LOT 7, EXCEPT THE NORICFI 14 FEET.,. AND LOT 6, BLOCK 9, DREAMWOOD, PID #13-117-24 21 0029, P b Z CASE #87-619 (1729 BLUEBIRD LANE) The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. CASE #88-702: RANDALL JOHNSON RE: 26XX TYRONE LANE, LOTS I4, 15 & 16, BLOCK 16, SETON, PID #19-117-23 23 0030 0 3 MINOR U Y N The Building Official explained the request.- She recommended that the retain- ing wall on the new site plan should only be built on Parcel B. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Abel moved and Smith seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-28 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A YAIVER OF -THE SUBDIVI- SION REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION .330:185 Of THE MOUND CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR_LOTS-14,_15 & 16, BLOCK 16,. SETON, PID #19-117-23 23 0030/0031, P & Z CASE #88-702, 26XX TYRONE LANE The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. CASE #88-703: SUBURBAN LIGHTING, INC. FOR FINA, 1730 COMMERCE BLVD. PART OF LOT 7, LAFAYETTE PARK, PID #13-117-24 22 0025, SI N SETBACK VARIANCE The Building Official explained the request. The Planning Commission recom- mended approval. Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution: 18 February 9, 1988 RESOLUTION #88-29 RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING -COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION .TO APPROVE A SIGN SETBACK YARIANCE FOR FINA AT 1730_COMMERCE BLYD., PID #13-1I7-24 22 0025, P A Z CASE #8$-703 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. RESCHEDULE SECOND COUNCIL MEETIN& IN FEBRUARY The City Manager explained that due to the precinct caucuses being held on February 23 the Council Meeting would have to be rescheduled for another date. The suggested date is February 24, 1988. The Council agreed to reschedule for February 24 at 7:30 P.M. , APPROYAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY The City Engineer gave the Council a Revised Project Estimate of $942,200.00. He reminded the Council that a number of things were changed after the original estimate of $790,000 was adopted: 1. The decision to flip-flop the building on the property at an esti- mated cost of $66,500.. 2. Storage for salt and sand was left out when the flip-flop was done and the cost of this is estimated at $20,000 for a structure of pre- cast concrete panels. 3. Soil borings could not be done until after the original cost estimate because the location of the building on the property was uncertain. Soil corrections estimated at $50,000 to $55,000. 4. Another $10,000 for city purchased equipment. The suggested bid opening date is March 4, 1988, at 10:00 A.M. The Council discussed the additional costs. They also asked that the City Engineer figure out the engineering costs to flip-flop the building back to its original posi- tion and report back to the Council on February 24th, Johnson moved Smith seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-30 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLANS AID SPECIFICATIONS ANO ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR .BIDS FOR THE NEW PUBLIC idDRKS FACILITY - BID OPENING DATE MARCH 4, 1988 AT 10:00 A.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 19 February 9, 1988 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA The Mayor read portions of a resolution proclaiming the week of March 6-13 as Volunteers of America Week in Mound and asked that it be adopted. Abel moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-31 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING YOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA bIEEK, MARCH 6-13, 1988 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. COUNTY ROAD 15 WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT UPDATE The City Engineer reported that after reviewing the costs, there is only a potential difference of about $6,000 between the City doing the watermain project and letting Hennepin County do the project. He is recommending that the watermain replacement be left in Hennepin County's project at a total es- timated cost of $77,000 so that the City is not blamed for any delays in the total project. He also reported that the Water Fund balance will have to be monitored closely because of••the watermain replacement expenditure and an increase in rates will need to looked at by July 1, 1988. MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jensen to have the County Road 15 Watermain Replacement included in Hennepin County's Project at an es- timated cost of $77,000. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT Butch Essig, owner of Surfside, Inc, and Tom Reese, Mound's Representative to the L.M.C.D. were present. Mr. Essig explained the background of his situation and asked that the Council accept and approve his City of Mound commercial dock license application. Mr. Reese explained the L.M.C.D.'•s position and requirements for a special density permit. There was Council discussion. MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Jensen to accept an application for a commercial dock license for 51 slips from Surfside, Inc. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 1 DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS 20 February 9, 1988 The following Department Heads presented their annual reports to the City Council: Park Director Jim Fackler, Street Superintendent Geno Hoff and Sewer & Water Superintendent Greg Skinner. PROPERTY ACQUISITION The City Manager explained that he has now negotiated a price for the purchase of property located at 5440 Lynwood Blvd. at a price of $70,000. Abel moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-32 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND 7HE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT -WITH GERALD J_. YARNES &_REBECCA..YARNES FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS PID #13-117-24 33 0067 (5440 LYNWOOD BLVD.) FOR A PRICE OF X70,000 1 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-33 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR, JIM FACKLER The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY: A. PID #30-117-23 22 0028, LOT 17, BLOCK 4, DEYON The City Clerk explained that this property is undersized and should be released for sale to adjoining property .owners only. Abel moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-34 RESOLUTION RECONYEYIN6 (IF NECESSARY) CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LANDS BACK TO THE STATE AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY BQARD TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS ON THE SALE OF r SAID TAX FORFEIT LANDS AND TO -.RESTRICT .THE SALE TO OWNERS OF ADJOINING LANDS (PID #30-117-23 22 0028) The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 21 February 9, 1988 B. PID #24-117-24 44 0055, PT OF LOT 24, BLOCK 5, ARDEN The City Clerk explained that this property is undersized and should be released for sale to adjoining property owners only. Johnson moved and Abel seconded the following resolution: RESOLUTION #88-35 RESOLUTION RECONVEYIN6 (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 AND TO_.RESTRICT -THE SALE TO OWNERS OF ADJOINING LANDS (PID #24-117-24 44 OQ55) The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARINS ON USE OF YEAR XIV CD66 FUNDS MOTION made by Smith, seconded. by Abel to set Tuesday, March 8, 1988, at 7:30 P.lt. for a public hearing an the use of Year XIV CDB6 Funds. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. LICENSE RENEWALS Garbage Disposal Blackowiak & Son Westonka Sanitation Dependable Services Woodlake Sanitary The following licenses expire on February 28, 1988, and are on the Agenda for renewal: Ci arette A & A ma's American Legion #398 (Jude Candy & Tobacco) Ben Franklin .Bob's Bait Shop 8rickley's Market Duane's 66 (Jude Candy & Tobacco) Fina Serve Jock Club Meyer's Mound Service Mound Municipal Liquor (Jude Candy & Tobacco) PDQ Food Store SuperAmerica Station Thrifty Snyder Store Westonka Foods Union 76 VFW #5113 (B & L Vending) 22 February 9, 1988 MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Abel to authorize the renewal of licenses as listed above. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Jensen to authorize .the payment. of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount of ;121,980.29 when funds are available. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS A. January 1988 Monthly Reports from Department Heads. B. Lake Level Flow & Precipitation Summary for December 1987 as prepared by Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dist. C. Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) Update from Area Representative, Glenn Olson. D. Park Commission Minutes of January 14, 1988. E. Planning Commission Minutes of January 25, 1988. MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Abel to adjourn at 10:20 P_M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. E ar J. Shu, r., City Manag Fran Clar CMC, City Clerk