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MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 24, 1988
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The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, February 24, 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 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, Fire Chief Don
Bryce and the following interested citizens: Clarkson Lindley.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in atten-
dance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MINUTES
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jensen to approve the
minutes of the February 9, 1988, Regular Meeting, as
presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
CASE #88-704: CONCO, INC., COMMERCE BLVD., (COAST TO COAST),
SUBDIVISION OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
The City Planner explained the request. The Planning Commission
and Staff are recommending approval. Additionally, it was recom-
mended that the City advise Dakota Rail that no further division
of property in this area will be permitted without fulfilling the
platting requirements of the Mound Subdivision Ordinance.
The City Attorney suggested that the proposed resolution be
amended in the property description section to combine the sub-
divided parcel with Lots 38 and 39, Koehler's Addition to Mound.
The Council agreed.
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following amended
resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-36 RESOLUTION TO CONCIIR WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A
WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS PUR-
SIIANT TO SECTION 330:185 OF THE MOUND
CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR METES AND BOUNDS
DESCRIPTIONS, LOTS 38 AND 39, ROEHLER~S
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ADDITION TO MOUND; PID #I3-117-24 33
0040; (P & Z CASE #88-704)
There was discussion by the Council on the future of the
city leased parking lots that belong to Dakota Rail. The
City Manager stated that Dakota Rail has contacted the City
about the purchase of these lots but that the price was
prohibitive. The City will continue to monitor what happens
with regard to the sale of land.
EXTENSION OF RESOLUTION #87-83
The City Manager explained that Resolution #87-83 was not filed
within the 180 time limit and now need to be extended.
Jensen moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-37 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF
RESOLUTION #87-83 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION
APPROVING MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR METES
AND BOIINDS DESCRIPTION,. PID #23-157-24
31 0002 (6116 BARTLETT BLVD.)~f'
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SIIGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There was no response.
DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS
The following Department Heads presented their annual reports to
the City Council: Jan Bertrand, Building Official; Fran Clark,
City. Clerk; Don Bryce, Fire Chief.
APPROVAL OF CITY OF MOUND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR 1988
The City Manager explained the proposal from Community Services
to provide the Summer Recreation Program for the 5 of the City's
parks. The Park Commission has recommended approval of the
program for one year to see how it will work out. It does meet
the amount budgeted for this program.
Jensen moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-38 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE THE SUMMER
RECREATION PROGRAM FOR 5 PARRS IN THE
CITY OF MOUND MAXIMUM COST OF $7,500.00
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION: PUBLIC WORRS FACILITY
The City Engineer submitted a report on the original cost es'
timates ($998,700) and the final cost estimates for the building
($942,000). This report showed the differences in costs for the
building addition on the east end ($790,000) and the building ad-
dition on the west end ($856,500). The•Council discussed the ad-
ditional costs and decided to wait until after the bids are
received on March 4th and considered on March 8th to take any
further action.
PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPGRADE AND IMPROVE
HEATINGfCOOLING SYSTEM AT CITY HALL
The City Manager reported that this item has been withdrawn from
the Agenda pending further study.
PAYMENT REQUEST: 1988 SHORELINE PROTECTION PROJECT
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Jessen to authorize a
final payment request made by Widmer, Inc. for the 1988
Shoreline Protection Project, in the amount of $22,103.00.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO YEAR XIII, CDBG FUNDS
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Johnson to set Tuesday,
March 22, 1988, at 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing to amend
economic development funded from Year XIII CDBG program.
The vote was unanimously is favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Johnson to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $108,701.38, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION~/MISCELLANEOUS
A. January 1988 Financial Report as prepared by John Norman,.
Finance Director.
B. Letter from Lake Minnetonka Cable Communications Commission
regarding a program on Channel 20 concerning cable
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television issues.
C. REMINDER: Special Council Meeting to discuss proposed boat
launch parking lot across from Mound Bay Park -
8:00 A.M.
SATIIRDAY, FEBRIIARY 20, 1988
CITY HALL
D. REMINDER: Follow-Up Team Building/Goal Setting Session will
be held:
8:00 A.M.
SATIIRDAY, MARCH 26, 1988
Location will be announced later. Please mark vour calen-
dar.
E. Mill Rate Information
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 9:45
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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ward J. u le, Jr., ity Manager
Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk
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