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December 13, 1988
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 13, 1988
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, December 13, 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, and Building Official Jan Bertrand and the
following interested citizens: Jeri & Tom Forster, Leslie Jen-
sen, Lucille Maas, Curt & Marge Olson, Jack Cook, Howard & Julie
Tripp and Andrea Ahrens.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in atten-
dance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MINUTES
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by~Abel to aBProve the
minutes of the November 29, 1988, Regular Meeting as sub-
mitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #88-673:. JACK COOK, 4451 DENBIGH ROAD, LOT 2 INCLUDING AD-
JACENT VACATED-STREET, BLOCK 1, AVALON, PID #19-
117-23 24 0002, SETBACK VARIANCE - CHANGE REQUEST
The Building Official reported that the Planning Commission
recommended no change in the original resolution #87-191 that ex-
pired on October 13, 1988.
The applicant, Jack Cook, was present and asked for an extension
of time to complete the project and to work with the neighbor,
Ms. Konnad, to come to an equitable solution to the deck
encroachment problem.
Abel moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-184 RESOLUTION EXTENDING RESOLUTION 87-191,
ENTITLED "RESOLUTION TO CONCUR 'OPITH
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO
APPROVE A VARIANCE FOR A NONCONFORMING
STRIICTURE ON LOT 2 INCLUDING ADJACENT
VACATED STREET, BLOCK 1, AVALON, PID
#19-Ii7-23 24 0002 (4452 DENBIGH ROAD),
P & Z CASE #87-673, FOR 60 DAYS, UNTIL
FEBRUARY 13, 1989
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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The Council asked that if the applicant wanted to change the
original variance request that he reapply and go through the
Planning Commission for their recommendation.
GRIMM'S STORE - DEVLIN GLEASON
The Building Official explained that she has written two letters
to Mr. Gleason asking for a completion date for the renovation.
and upgrading of Grimm's Store at 3069 Brighton Blvd. She fur-
ther reported that Resolution #87-65, approved on April 14, 1987,
expired on April 14, 1988. That resolution approved the lot size
and setback variances and authorized a conditional use permit for
a grocery store. Mr. Gleason has not contacted the Building Of-
ficial regarding a completion date for the project and she has
not been able to inspect the premises to determine what has or
has not been done.
The City Manager stated he received 2 papers from Mr. Gleason
today on what appears to be the items completed and items to be
done at the site. Mr. Gleason did not speak to either the City
Manager or the Building Official when he was in to indicate a
completion date. .
The City Council directed the Building Official to write one more.
letter to Mr. Gleason explaining the situation and giving him one
more chance to appear before the City Council at the next meet-
ing, December 27, 1988. If he does not respond and is not
present, the Council will then take action to have the building
demolished.
STREET LIGHT REQUEST AT LYNWOOD BLVD. & MILL POND LANE
The City Manager explained that the Police Department has
reviewed this request and recommends approval of the installation
of a street light at Lynwood Blvd. and Mill Pond Lane.
Johnson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-185 RESOLUTION APPROVING T$E INSTALLATION OF
A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF LYNWOOD
BLVD. AND MILL POND LANE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SIGN PERMIT - OIIR LADY OF THE LAKE CHURCH
The Building Official explained that the request is for a 4 foot
by 8 foot portable sign; the length of time for use is 3 months
and no location for the sign was submitted. The ordinance allows
for 10 consecutive days of use. The Building Official expressed
concern that the placement of the sign not cause a problem with
sight lines from the driveways to the property.
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The Council asked if the Church could eventually install. a per-
manent sign on the property to announce upcoming events at the
church and school. The Building Official stated yes and she
would encourage them to do so.
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Abel to approve a tem-
porary, portable sign permit to Our Lady of the Lake Ghurch,
to be used for 3 months at location on their property that
will not cause a problem with sight lines from the driveways
to the property. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried. •
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Forster, 5921 Fairfield Road, were present asking
for an update on the property located at 5909 Glenwood Road.
The Building Official reported that she has inspected the yard
behind the fence and it is full of what could be described as
salvage materials, i.e. front end of a car, lamps, boat lift,
radiators, riding lawn mower, auto gasoline tanks, etc. She fur-
ther reported that the garage is'~also full of simiXar items.
Hennepin County Adult Protection, which is a part of the Hennepin
County Health Dept., has been notified and they will be or have
already inspected the residence. The Building Official is wait-
ing to hear the results of that inspection.
The Mayor suggested using Section 1000:35, subd. m. of the -City
Code to clean up this public nuisance. The Council asked the
Building Official to start abatement proceedings on the property
at 5909 Glenwood Road. •
REQUEST FOR USE OF MOUND BAY PARR •TO HOLD A WEIGH-IN FOR BASS
FISHING TOURNAMENT - AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION - JUNE 4,
1989
Mr. Howard Tripp, representing the American Scholarship Founda-
tion, was present and explained that they had 50 boats last year
and expect approximately 75 boats this year. They will stagger
the times for the weigh-in and will do everything they can to
make this a positive event for the City and the Foundation.
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Johnson to approve the use
of Mound Bay Park for the American Scholarship Foundation to
hold a weight-in for a bass fishing tournament on June 4,
1989. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Council indicated they would like to see a policy developed
regarding weigh-ins at Mound Bay Park.
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE M.S.A. FIVE YEAR CONSTRIICTION PROGRAM AS
SUBMITTED
The City Manager explained that this is a tentative program to
show the State that there are sufficient projects to utilize all
existing and anticipated funds accruing during the next five
years. The City Manager, the City Engineer and the the Street
Superintendent have reviewed these items and are in agreement.
Jessen moved and Abel seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #88-186 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE M.S.A. FIVE YEAR
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AS SUBMITTED
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Council asked that the 1994 expenditure for Belmont Lane from
Lynwood Blvd. to County Road 15 be watched to see if it needed to
be moved up on the schedule.
PAYMENT REQUEST #7 - PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY - LOEFFEL-ENGSTRAND -
$27,960.28
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Johnson to authorize pay-
ment of $27,960.28, to Loeffel-Eagstrand, as requested in
Payment Request #7 for the new public works facility. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REVIEW OF STATE GAMBLING LICENSE RENEWAL FOR OUR LADY OF THE LAKE
CHURCH _
The City Clerk explained that unless the Council has a problem
with the State renewing a Gambling License for Our Lady of the
Lake Church, they need not take any action. No action was taken.
REQUEST FROM COMMON'S DOCK HOLDER - RE: LOW LAKE LEVELS & COMMONS
DOORS FEES
The City Manager reported that Mr. Larry Holzerland, 4713 Bedford
Road requested an adjustment be made in the Commons Dock fee be-
cause of low lake levels for the past two years. This item came
before the Park Commission on December 8, 1988, and their recom-
mendation was that the present fee structure be maintained and
that no exceptions be made with regard to the fees and their
relationship to the low lake levels. He reported that their
rationale is the fact that we do have a Commons maintenance
program in place and that it is based upon the fees collected
from the Common's Dock holders.
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jessen that the present fee
structure be maintained and that no exceptions be made with
regard to the fees and their relationship to the low lake
levels. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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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 $515,447.83, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOIIS
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for November.
B. Planning Commission Minutes - November 28, 1988.
C. Current Listing of All Licenses Issued by the City of Mound.
D. The City Manager reported that the Hennepin County Economic
Development Consortium meeting was again rescheduled for the
following time:
DATE: Tuesday, January 10, 1989
TIME: 7:30 A.M. - Breakfast
8:00 A.M. - Meeting
. .9:15.A.M. ~ Adjourn .
PLACE: The Scandinavian Room
Scanticon Minneapolis
Northwest Business Campus
3131 Campus Drive
Plymouth
Please let Linda know by Tuesday, January 3rd, if you will
be attending.
E. Summaries of 1988 Goal Setting Sessions per your request in
preparation for January 7, 1989 Goal Setting Session. Sum-
maries are from sessions held with City Council, City
Manager and Department Heads January 22-23, 1988 and session
with City Council and City Manager held March 26, 1988.
F. Vic Cossette, Arco/Century, has requested his issue be con-
tinued to the January 10, 1989, Council Meeting. I saw no
reason to deny this request so it will appear on that
Agenda.
G. REMINDER: Joint Planning Commission/city Council Meeting,
Monday, December 12, 1988, 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers.
Attached is an Agenda formulated by the Planning Commission.
H. The Citizens Task Force on Public Facilities is meeting,
Thursday, December 15, 1988, at 7:00 P.M., City Council
Chambers. An Agenda is attached along with minutes of the
last meeting. You are welcome to attend.
I. Policies and Legislative Proposals, 1989-1990, as adopted by
the AMM Membership on November 3, 1988.
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J. Park Commission will be holding interviews for 2 vacancies
on Park Commission. One existing member has indicated she
wishes to be reappointed. Interviews will be held Tuesday,
January 3, 1989, at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers.
Recent past practice has been to invite City Council to in-
terviews for commission vacancies. Please mark your calen-
dars. Letters of application and resumes will be sent to
you prior to January 3rd.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Mayor explained that the City Council would enter into Execu-
tive Session at 8:35 P.M. to discuss labor negotiations and
strategy. The City Council returned from Executive Session at
9:55 P.M.
MOTION made by Abel, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 10:00
P.M. The vote was unanimously is favor. Motion carried.
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Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk
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