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January 10, 1989
MINITTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY .10, 1989
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The City Council of Mou d, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesd January 10, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers at 5341 aywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Ma
sen, Phyllis Jessen and
cilmember Elect Andrea
Jr. , City Clerk Fran Cle
Official Jan Bertrand
Bernie Malcheski, Curt J
Ardyth Hartman, Mike Ba
Sycks,'Marge Stutsman, ~
ritt Geyen, Nancy Cloug
Corl, Frank Ahrens, Mel
Douglas McGuire, Ron & M
r Steve Smith, Councilmembers Liz Jen-
kip Johnson. Also present were: Coun-
irens, City Manager Edward J. Shukle,
;, City Attorney Curt Pearson, Building
d the following interested citizens:
nson, Bryan & Vivian Clem, Janell Hunt,
ow, Art Ridgeway, Harold Meeker, Buzz
~l & Eva Haasch, Eve Kathy Bedell, Mer-
Larry Connolly, Vic Cossette, Sharon
sa Jorgenson, Cindi .Smith, Bart Jones,
vel Johnson.
The Mayor opened the
dance.
The Pledge of Allegiance
ing and welcomed the people in atten-
recited.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Steve
Smith and Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens and Phyllis Jessen.
MINUTES
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Johnson to approve the
~o minutes of the December 27, 1988, Regular Meeting, as
,presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ARCO/CENTURY
AUTO
The Building Official reviewed the background of this request and
read the recommendations for conditions as set forth by the Plan-
ning Commission.
The Mayor reopened the Public Hearing. Curt Johnson stated he
might want to comment after Vie Cossette, owner of Arco/Century
had spoken.. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Vic Cossette stated he had read the proposed resolution and the
only item he could not agree with was number 8, which read: "All
body work, fiberglas work and painting will be performed in an
enclosed building area conforming to State and Federal ventila-
tion and emission requirements:"
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He asked to be allowed to do continue work in his side yards,
within the enclosed fence and offered to build an awning over the
west lot to help contain the dust, etc.
The Council discussed the emission requirements and the viola-
tions that OSHA has sited.
The City Attorney explained that the Council is required to have
the applicant meet Federal and State codes.
The Council left number 8 in the resolution.
Johnson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE
~ PERMIT FOR COSSETTE PROPERTIES,, INC.
~~ - - LOCATED.AT 5533 SHORELINE BLVD., PID
#13-117-24 33 0007 AND 0008 - CASE' #88-
732
The vote was unanimously in.favor. Motion carried.
CASE #87-620: VARIANCE E%TENSION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
- GROCERY STORE (GRIMM~B STORE AT 3069 BRIGHTON
BLVD., DEVLIN GLEASON) PID #24011?024 43 0017
The Building Official explained that the resolution for approval
of this has been prepared as directed at the last Council Meet-
ing.
Mr. Gleason was present and agreed with .the proposed resolution.
Johnson moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-2 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE E%TEN-
SION AND ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE
~'~' PERMIT FOR A GROCERY STORE (GRIMM~S
STORE AT 3069 BRIGHTON BLVD., DEVLIN
GLEASON) PID #24-117-24 43 0017
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-3 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LARER THE OF-
FICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1989
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR FOR 1989
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution: ,
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RESOLUTION #89-4 RESOLUTION APPOINTING SKIP JOHNSON AC-
TING MAYOR FOR 1989
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CITY MANAGER
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-5 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY CLERK FRAN
CLARK ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 19.89 j
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DESIGNATION~OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
Jensen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #89-6 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES~FOR 1989
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-7 RESOLUTION APPOINTING PHYLLIS JESSEN TO
THE PARR COMMISSION; LIZ JENSEN TO THE ,"%
PLANNING COMMISSION; AND SKIP JOHNSON TO
THE CABLE T.V. COMMISSION AS COIINCIL
REPRESENTATIVE8 FOR 1989
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL BONDS
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-8 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
$20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY CLERK ~,,
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
~ RESOLUTION #89-9 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
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$20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY TREASURER/
FINANCE DIRECTOR
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 255:05 OF THE CITY CODE DEALING
WITH THE SIZE OF THE PARR COMMISSION,
The City Manager explained that the Park Commission has recom-
mended increasing the size of the Park Commission from seven to
nine members. This came about because there were only 2 open-
ings, with 1 being a reappointment, and three very qualified
people applied for the vancancies.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following:
i ORDINANCE #21-1989 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 255:05 OF
THE CITY CODE -RELATING TO THE COMPOSI-
TION OF THE PARR ADVISORY COMMISSION
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FARR COMMISSION
The City Manager reported that the Park Commission has recom-
mended the reappointment of Cathy Bailey and the new appointments
of Brian J. Asleson, Thomas Casey and Neil Weber.
The Council discussed length of terms and determined the
following:
Cathy Bailey Term Expires 12-31-91
Brian Asleson Term Expires 12-31-91
Thomas Casey Term Expires 12-31-91
Neil Weber Term Expires 12-31-90
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-10 RESOLUTION TO CONCIIR WITH THE PARR COM-
~ MISSION RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT
° CATHY BAILEY AND APPOINT BRIAN ASLESON
AND THOMAS CASEY TO 3 YEAR TERMS
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1989, ALSO TO AP-
POINT NEIL WEBER TO A 2 YEAR TERM BEGIN-
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NING JANUARY 1, 1989
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The City Manager reported that all but one of the applicants were
interviewed on January 9th. The last candidate was not able to
attend that meeting and will be interviewed on January 23rd. The
Planning Commission will then forward their recommendation. No
action was taken.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There was no response.
ADOPTING OF A REVISED AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPART-
MENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL STATE AID (MSA)
PROGRAM
The City Manager explained .that this is a revised agency agree-
went which covers Federal aid highway funded projects.
The Council asked that when with agreement is sent back to the
State that a letter be written asking that the gender related
language in the agreement be changed to become non-gender re-
lated.
Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution: ~,~%-
RESOLUTION #89-11 RESOLUTION
CITY CLERK
DEPARTMENT
AGREEMENT~~
AIITHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
TO SIGN THE ~~MINNESOTA
OF TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REVIEW OF LMCD MULTIPLE DOCK AND MOORING AREA LICENSES:
- WILLIAM NICCLTM - SETON PLACE:
- AL & ALMA~S SUPPER CLUB;
- DRIFTWOOD SHORES.
The City Manager explained that this is only on the Agenda to
give the Council an opportunity to comment on the areas before
the LMCD issues dock and mooring licenses. .The Planner has
stated that all three appear to be consistent with local zoning
and approvals.
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MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Johnson to authorize the
~) City Manager to sign the L.M.C.D. municipal certification
for dock license zoning approval for 1989 for the following:
William Niccum (Baton Place), Al ~ Alma~s Supper Club and
Driftwood Shores. The vote was unanimously in favor. Mo-
tion carried.
REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - WESTONRA AREA CHAMBER OF COM-
MERCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE COUNTY ROAD 15 BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Jim Ventura and Jane11 Hunt stated they are asking Orono, Spring
Park and Mound to each contribute $1,350 which will pay for a
generalized Concept Plan for the beautification of County Road
15. This money will also cover the cost of mailings to the abut-
ting property owners. Orono has already approved the request for
funding and Spring Park will be approached. They emphasized the
need to have a unified effort for this project and stated' they
will not be seeking additional money from the cities for the im-
plementation of the project.
The City Manager stated this money would. probably have
out of the General Fund balance because it was not a
item.
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to come
budgeted
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Jensen to authorize con-
tributing $1,350 to the Westonka Beautification Task Force
Committee for the development of a concept plan for the
~~~ County Road 15 beautification project. Money to come from
the General Fund balance. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
TREE REMOVAL LICENSE - JENVOLD TREE SERVICE
MOTION made by Jessen, second by Johnson to authorize the
issuance of a Tree Removal License to Jenvold Tree Service,
H C 1, Garrison, MN. 56450, license to expire March 31,
1989. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Johnson to authorize the
;t payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $297,931.25, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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STREET LIGHT REQUEST
The City Manager explained that there has been a request for a
street light in the area of 4909 Three Points Blvd.
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION X89-12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF A
STREET LIGHT IN THE AREA OF 4909 THREE
POINTS BLVD.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
EURASION WATER MILFOIL
Councilmember Johnson stated that he attended some meetings on
Eurasion Water Milfoil. put on by the L.M.C.D. and they are asking
the residents around the Lake to contribute money to the purchase
of equipment that will help eliminate the weed. They need to
order this equipment by February 15th to use it this summer. He
encouraged people to send money to the L.M.C.D. The Council
asked that the City Manager check with the L.M.C.D. to see how
other cities are handling this weed problem.
INFORMATIONJMISCELLANEOUS:
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for December 1988.
B. Lake Level, Flow & Precipitation Summary for November 1988.
C. .Invitation from LMCD regarding .January 7, 1989, panel
presentation on Eurasion Water Milfoil problem.
D. Information from JoEllen Hurr, MWCC Commissioner for our
area, regarding activities of MWCC affecting our area.
E. REMINDERS:
- Hennepin County Economic Development Consortium,
January 10, 1989, Breakfast meeting, 7:30 AM, Scan-
ticon.
- 1989 Goal-Setting Seminar, Saturday, January ?, 1989.
Meet. at the Public Works Building at 9:00 A.M. for a
tour. We will then move to City Hall for our meeting.
Please bring your 1988 goal-setting material included
~' in the December 13th Agenda packet. I have included in
this packet a suggested Agenda and other background
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materials for your review.
- Planning Commission Vacancy Interviews, Monday, January
9, 1989, at 7:30 P.M., City Hall. See applications
enclosed in this packet.
F. National League of Cities. (NLC) will be holding its annual
Congress of Cities, March 11-14, 1989, in Washington, DC.
If you are interested in attending, please let Fran know by
mid-January. The earlier you register, the better off you
are in getting a satisfactory hotel.
G. Report of State Shade Tree Advisory Committee, sent out by
Senator Gen Olson.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 8:45
P.M. The vote--was unanimously in favor. -Motion carried.
E ward J. Sh kl , Jr., City Mana
Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk