1988-06-2897
June 28, 1988
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR SESSION
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, June 28, 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. Also present were:
City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr, City Clerk Fran Clark, City
Attorney Curt Pearson, Building Inspector Jan Bertrand, City En-
gineer John Cameron. Also present were: Gayle Schuffenhauer,
Leo Clifford, Buzz Sycks, Gordon Swenson, John McKinley, Marge
Stutsman and Officer Rex.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in atten-
dance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
RETIRING EMPLOYEES RECOGNITION
The City Manager explained that Marge Stutsman is retiring after
15 years of service to the City o•f Mound in the capacity of
Secretary to a former City Manager Len Kopp, Acting City Manager
in his absence and most recently Administrative Assistant to the
Building Official. The Mayor presented Ms. Stutsman with a
plaque of recognition.
The City Manager explained that Officer Rex, the canine with the
Police Dept. is retiring after 3 years of service to the City of
Mound.
MINUTES
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jensen to approve the
minutes of the June 14, 1988. Regular Meeting, as submitted.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
The City Manager stated that the amount is down to $2,938.44.
The Council discussed the policy on time elapsing after the shut-
off of water and notification of the proper authorities of unsafe
living conditions. The Water Dept. will advise the proper
authorities of persons living in homes with the water shut-off.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was no one present in
the audience who wished to speak on this issue. The Mayor closed
the Public Hearing and turned the item back to the Council.
Jensen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION 88-94 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,938.44
AND AIITHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF
WATER SERVICE TO THOSE ACCOUNTS.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #88-662: GAYLE & CAROL SCHUFFENHAUER, 6350 RAMBLER LANE,
LOT 9, BLOCK 2, MOUND TERRACE. PID #14-117-24 32
0019, FRONT,. SIDE. AND VARIANCE TO ALLOW 6TRUC-
TURAL MODIFICATIONS TO NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE
The Building Official explained the request and stated. that the
Planning Commission had recommended approval.
Abel moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-85 RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #87-178
TO ALLOW A TWO STALL GARAGE WITH ENTRY
AND 10 FOOT BY 10 FOOT STORAGE AREA AND
DECK FOR LOT 9, BLOCK 2, MOUND TERRACE;
PID #14-117-24 32 0019, (6350 RAMBLER
LANE); P & Z CASE #87-662
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #88-712: LEO CLIFFORD, 3185 PRIEST LANE, LOTS 7 & 8, BLOCK
2, HIGHLAND SHORES, PID #23-117-24 34 0080 0081,
SETBACK VARIANCE AND MINOR SUBDIVISION
The Building Official explained the request and that the Planning
Commission had recommended approval.
Johnson moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-96 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR SUBDIVI-
SION AND SETBACK VARIANCE FOR LOTS 7 &
8, BLOCK 2, HIGHLAND SHORES; PID #23-
117-24 34 0080/0081, (3185 PRIEST LANE);
P & Z CASE NO. 88-712
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #88-713: ROGER BONNICRSEN, 4861/4855 DONALD DRIVE, LOTS 1,
24 & 25,BLOCR, ARDEN, PID #24-117-24 44
0071j0091/0092i MINOR SUBDIVISION
The Building Official explained the request and that the Planning
Commission had recommended approval.
The City Attorney suggested adding the following 2 conditions to.
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4. If any, deficient sewer and water unit charges will be
assessed or paid at the time of the property lot
development.
5. An escrow amount to cover all legal and engineering
fees will be established.
Abel moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-97 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINOR SIIBDIVISION
FOR LOTS 1, 24 & 25, BLOCK 7, ARDEN; PID
#24-117-24 44 0071/0091/0092; 4861/4855
DONALD DRIVE; P & Z CASE #88-713
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 - PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY - SINGLE PHASE POWER
TO THREE-PHASE POWER
The City Engineer explained that it would be cost effective for
the city to install a 3-phase panel for power to the new Public
Works Facility rather than the single phase that was originally
considered. This installation woDld be for future use. The
Council agreed. He recommended the following:
Change Order #3
Item No. 1
Elimination of Loading Dock Deduct $1,050.00
Item No. 2
Change Electrical Service from
Single Phase to Three Phase Add $1.775.00
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 $ 725.00
Johnson moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-98 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #3,
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$725.00
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY RE; __CDBG_FIINDS, YEAR RID - SENIOR
COUNSELINGfCASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The City Manager explained that this resolution says the City ap-
prove support in Year XIV for the Senior Counseling/Case Manage-
ment Services.
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Smith moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLIITION #88-99 RESOLIITION AIITHORIZING EBECIITIVE OF
PIIHLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR SENIOR
COUNSELING/CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH
SENIOR COMMtTNITY SERVICES AND AIITHORIZ-
ING ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENTS AD-
MINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES TO HEN-
NEPIN COUNTY
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SIIGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were no comments or suggestions.
APPROVAL OF LICENSES
The following licenses were presented for approval:
Off-Sale Beer
Al & Alma's
Brickley's Market
PDQ Food Store
SuperAmerica #4194
On-Sale Beer
Al & Alma's
D'Vinci's
House of Moy
Mound Lanes & Pizza
Club License
American Legion #398
VFW #5113
On-Sale Liquor
Jock Club
Sunday Liquor
Jock Club
VFW #5113
Set-Up
Al & Alma's
On-Sale Wine
Al & Alma's
D'Vinci's
House of Moy
Dinner Dance
Jock Club
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The Council asked if the VFW had complied with the Building
Official's requirements on the parking lot and the landscaping.
She reported they have installed the dumpster and because of the
dry conditions may not seed or sod until Fall or Spring.
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jensen to authorize the is-
suance of the above listed licenses as requested. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SET DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
P & Z CASE #88-614
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jensen to set July 12,
1988, at 7:30 P.M. for a public.hearinq to consider a condi-
tional use permit for an oversized accessory building for
James Luger, 6195 Sinclair Road, Lot 6, Block 17, The
Highlands; PID #23-117-24 34 0071. The vote was unanimously
in favor. Motion carried.
P & Z CASE #88-715
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jensen to set July 12,
1988, at 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing to consider the.
vacation of a permanent slope easement for Jerome W. Studer,
4455 Radnor Road, Lots 9 & 10,~ Block 2, Pembroke; PID.#19-
117-23 34 0036. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The City Manager reported that he and the City Attorney have
worked on a policy and procedures regarding sexual harassment and
are presenting this to the Council tonight. The City Attorney
further stated that an allegation contained in a complaint has
been brought to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights by an
employee of the City and that the City is doing everything pos-
sible to maintain a work place free of any discrimination and of
any sexual harassment or intimidation by adopting this policy and
the procedures. The City Attorney has been working with the
Department of Human Rights to resolve the issue, but the employee
does not wish to meet with the City to reconcile and wants the
investigation to proceed. The City Manager stated this policy is
a good place to start and he is also requiring all department
heads to attend a seminar on June 30 regarding sexual harassment.
There will then be meetings with all employees regarding sexual
harassment and the new policy and procedures if adopted.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-100 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY AND PROCE-
DURES REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
LEGISLATION ALLOWING ACOIIISITION AND. CONDEMNATION OF LAND
The Mayor presented a proposed resolution in support of the City
of Minnetrista and its legal challenge to legislation allowing
for the override of local approval from the acquisition and con-
demnation of land that was passed in the 1988 Legislative Ses-
sion. He stated he will be calling a meeting of the Lake Min-
netonka Mayors in the near future to ask for their support also.
Smith moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLIITION #88-101 RESOLIITION OF BIIPPORT FOR THE CITY OF
MINNETRISTA AND ITS LEGAL CHALLENGE TO
LEGISLATION~ALLOWING FOR THE OVERRIDE OF
LOCAL APPROVAL FOR THE ACQIIISITION AND
CONDEMNATION OF LAND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Abel to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $295,370.79, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOIIS
A. Financial Report for May as prepared by Finance Director
John Norman.
B. LMC Federal Legislative Committee Membership Schedule.
C. REMINDERS:
- Economic Development Task Force Meeting, Thursday,
July 14 at 7:30 A.M., City Hall
- Park Commission and City Council Park Tour, Thursday,
July 28. Meet at 5:00 P.M., Senior Citizen Center -
will return at approximately .9:15 P.M. when pizza and
pop will be served - cost $5.50 per person.
D. Lake Level, Flow and Precipitation Summary for May 1988.
E. Notice of annual .Dutch Treat 'Breakfast from Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission:
Date: June 29, 1988 - Wednesday
Time: 7:30 A.M.
Place: Lafayette Club
2800 Northview Road
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F. Planning Commission Minutes from June 13, 1988
G. Draft of Housing Maintenance Code as prepared and discussed
by Subcommittee of Planning Commission and Planning Commis-
sion as a whole respectively. Council is requested to meet
jointly with Planning Commission on July 11, at 7:30 P.M. to
discuss draft of Housing Maintenance Code.
H. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) is looking
for persons to serve on legislative policy committees.
Please consider being a member of one of these committees.
Please let Fran know by June 3Q, so she can return applica-
tion forms. Also, attached is the Newsletter from AMM.
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 8:40
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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Fran C ark, CMC, City Clerk
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