1989-01-249
January 24, 1989
MINIITES - MOIIND CITY COiTNCIL - JANUARY 24, 1989-
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, January 24, 1989, at 7:30 P.M., in
the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Steve Smith, Councilmembers Andrea Ah-
rens, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jensen, 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: Dale Reimer, William
Hibbs, Nancy Davies Lemon and Steve Erickson.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in atten-
dance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MINIITES
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Johnson to approve the
minutes of the January. 7, 1989, Special Meetinq and the
January 10, 1989,~Reqular Meeting as submitted. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC.$EARING: DELINQUENT IITILITY BILLS
City Manager Ed Shukle explained that the revised amount was
$2,538.01.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Dale Reimer, 4639 Manchester Road, stated that this bill
was incurred when his ex-wife lived in the house. The City
Clerk explained that the bill stays with the property. The
City Attorney explained that if the bill is not paid it will
be assessed against the property and put. on the taxes. Mr.
Reimer has signed a contract to pay the bill. Mr. Reimer
stated he did not understand why the City let the bill go
for •18 months before it got on the turn-off list. The City
.Manager stated he would research this and get back to Mr.
Reimer.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The Council asked that Mr. Reimer's bill be~removed from the
list.
Jensen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION 89-13 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQIIENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,282.3.3
AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUT-OFF
WATER SERVICE TO THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The City Manager explained that the Planning Commission has in-
terviewed all 7 candidates and is recommending the appointment of
Jerry Clapsaddle and the reappointment of William Thal to the
Planning Commission.
Jensen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-14 RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT WILLIAM THAL AND
APPOINT JERRY CLAPSADDLE TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR 3 YEAR TERMS - TERMS EB-
FIRE DECEMBER 31, 1991
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR. TEMPORARY_SIGN PERMIT - IND. SCHOOL DIET. 277 -_"SAVE
THE POOL" PROGRAM
The Building Official explained that the request. is for 2 tem-
porary signs, one to be a sandwich type (location to be
determined), the other will be a wall mount type to be placed be-
tween Netka's Building and the attorney's offices. She stated
they meet the criteria for a quasi-public use and recommended ap-
proval.
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Ahrens to approve the
sign permit request of Ind. School Dist. #277, for 2 tem-
porary signs, one to be a sandwich type ,(location to be
determined), the other will be a wall mount tyge to be
placed between Netka~s Building and the attorneys offices.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERR TO EXECUTE AN ORDER FOR
REMOVAL OF A HAZARDOUS BUILDING - 1657 FINCH LANE
The Building Official explained that the house was owned by a
Gladys Larson, who is deceased. The house was sold on a Contract
for Deed to William Hibbs who then sold the house on a Contract
for Deed to Nancy Davies Lemon. Ms. Lemon cannot transfer 1/2 a
tax parcel. There are numerous title problems with the property.
The two lots are one tax parcel but the vacant lot title is in
the name of Mrs. Carson's husband, who is also deceased. Hen-
nepin County Welfare also appears to have a stake in the
property. The lot that the house is on is only 3200 square feet
and is undersized without the vacant lot`. The house is also
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undersized. Ms. Lemon was issued a stop tag in September for
work being done on the house without obtaining a building permit.
The following hazardous conditions exist at the unoccupied house:
1. Heating plant in fair condition but disconnected;
2. Water heating equipment in poor condition and
disconnected;
3. Asphalt roof shingles in fair to poor condition;
4. Basement walls mostly removed and collapsing;
5. Windows in fair condition;
6. Window sills in poor condition;
7. Chimneys in poor condition and disconnected;
8. Exterior walls in fair to poor condition;
9. Plumbing disconnected with improper piping;
10. Sanitary facilities are disconnected;
11. The building is set upon wooden shoring and not con-
nected to the foundation; open excavations surround the
collapsing foundations; the building is open to entry
and is not secured.
. 12. Waste lines and water supply lines are frozen anal
unusable;
13. Structure lacks smoke detectors;
14. Electrical lighting and wiring disconnected. with a 60
amp. electrical service.
Mr. Hibbs and Ms. Lemon were present and-requested. an additional
60 days to allow them. time to clear up the title. problems. Ms.
Lemon asked if the Council would consider granting her a variance
for the undersized lot and undersized house.
The City Attorney stated he did not think the title problems
could be cleared up in 60 days. The Attorney explained that a
variance cannot be applied for because Ms. Lemon is not the fee
owner of the property.
The Council discussed the problems and decided to move ahead with
the Order for Removal.
Johnson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X89-15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF A 8AZ-
ARDOUS BUILDING AT 1657 FINCH LANE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR IISE OF MOUND BAY PARR FOR WEIGH-IN ONLY ON SATURDAY,
JIINE 3, 1989, MINNETONRA BASS CLASSIC
The representative present stated there will be 75 boats involved
and they will be weighing-in in 3 flights of 25 each.
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MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to approve a
request by the Minnetonka Bass Club for use of Mound Bay
Park for a weigh-in only on Saturday, June 3, 1989, the Min-
netonka Bass Classic. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried.
REVIEW OF OFFER FOR PURCHASE OF HOUSE AT 5440 LYNWOOD BLVD.
The City Manager explained that an offer has been made for the
purchase of the City owned house at 5440 Lynwood Blvd. The offer
is for $75,G00. There are some repairs that will have to be made
to the house in order for it to be mortgaged, such as water
leakage and electrical. The City would be responsible for these
repairs and the estimated cost should not exceed $3,500. The
City Attorney has some corrections to make on the Purchase Agree-
ment.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION X89-16 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF THE
HOUSE AT 5440 LYNWOOD BLVD. SUBJECT TO
COR$ECTIONS IN THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
REQUIRED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR ANNUAL BOARD OF REVIEW
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens to set Tuesday,
May 9, 1989 at 6:30 P.M. for the annual Board of Review.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SIIGGESTION3 FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were no comments o,r suggestions.
DISCUSSION: LAKE MINNETONRA EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL MANAGEMENT
.PROGRAM AND THE CITY OF MOUNDS POSSIBLE PAR-
TICIPATION
The City Manager stated that the
around the Lake to contribute a
purchase of the machinery needed
Councilmember Johnson suggested that Mound donate $10,000 toward
the $550,000 purchase price of the equipment. He suggested
several ways to finance the amount he is proposing to donate; the
following formula:
a. ~ $5.00 to come from each dock permit fee;
b. $.25 per person living in Mound to be taken from
the General Fund balance;
c. $5,000 divided by the number of feet of shoreline
in Mound to give a per foot cost to come from the
LMCD is looking to the 14 cities
total of $125,000 toward to the
to combat the weed.
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General Fund balance; or
part could come from the Park Budget, part from Capital Improve-
ments and part from the Commons Dock Fund.
There was considerable Council discussion about the weed, the fu-
ture of the lake, funding by other sources (State and Federal).
MOTION by Johnson, seconded by Jensen to pledge up to
$10,000 to the LMCD toward the purchase of the weed harvest-
ing equipment and work with the LMCD to develop a formula
for other cities to use in determining an amount to pledge.
The pledge is subject to the LMCD being able to obtain the
remainder. of the money to purchase the weed harvesting
equipment. The vote was 4 in favor with Councilmember Ah-
rens voting nay. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT -.LIZ JENSEN. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Jensen presented an oral report on the Planning
Commission Meeting held on January 23, 1989. Minutes will be in
the next Council packet.
PARR COMMISSION REPORT = PHYLLIS JESSEN, CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Jensen presented an oral report on the Park Com-
mission Meeting held on January 12, 1989. -Minutes will be in the
next Council packet. ~ -
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION JOINING HENNEPIN COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM
The City Manager stated that Mound has been asked to become a
member of the Hennepin County Economic Development Consortium.
There is no cost for membership at this time. He stated their
mission and goals are as follows:
MISSION: Ensure economic growth and increased income for all
Hennepin County residents through expanded quality
jobs.
.Goal 1: Aggressively manage and coordinate a
public/private economic development effort for the
region.
Goal 2: Provide a competitive environment for growth in
diversified opportunities, emphasizing existing
and new emerging enterprises.
Goal 3: Maintain and improve the requisite skills base and
foster entrepreneurialism.
Goal 4: Maintain and improve the physical infrastructure.
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Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
CHANGE MARCH MEETING DATE
RESOLIITION X88-17 RESOLIITION FOR JOINING TAE HENNEPIN
COIINTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIIIM
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $236,987.21, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to change the first
meeting date in March from Tuesday, March 14, 1989, to Wed-
nesday, March 15, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. The vote was unanim-
ously in favor. Motion carried.
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INFORMATIONjMISCELLANEOIIS:
A.
B.
Public Works Facility Open House -
Sunday, January 29, 1989
_ - 4.00 P.M.
1:00 P.M. •
5468 Lynwood Blvd.
Make sure you can be there. We want to have a brief dedica-
tion ceremony at 1:00 P.M. or thereabouts where a plaque
will be presented by McCombs Frank Roos to the Mayor, City
Council and City Staff officially opening the new facility.
All of the necessary arrangements for the event have been
made.
Enclosed are the following items from the LMCD:
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1) January 1989 Meeting Schedule.
2) Minutes of the December 28, 1988, Regular Meeting.
3) Public Hearing Notice on Lake Minnetonka Low Water.
4) News release on low water concerns and notice of a
meeting to be held on this subject.
5) News release on Lake Minnetonka Management Plan Study
meetings. You received a blue sheet (8 1/2 x 14) last
week notifying you of the meeting to be held in Mound
on January 19.
6) News release on Lake Minnetonka Winter Rules.
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I have requested Tom Reese, LMCD Representative for the City
of Mound, to write monthly reports regarding LMCD ac-
tivities. I asked him to begin with January so that a
report will appear in the February 14 packet..
C. Letter from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
(AMM) inviting us to attend a legislative breakfast on
Friday, February 3, 1989, at 7:30 A.M. at the Hopkins House.
D. Preliminary 1988 Year End Financial Report as prepared by
the Finance Director.
E. Tentative: Goal Setting Session - Tuesday, January 31,
1989, 6:00 P.M. - 10:30 P.M., Lafayette Club with Barbara
Arney. This session will involve Mayor, City Council and
City Manager. The date has been confirmed.
F. LMCD Agenda for Wednesday, January 25, 1989, Regular Meet-
ing.
G. Lake level, flow and and. precipitation summary for January
1989, as prepared by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens to adjourn at 9:40
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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E ward J. Shu 1 r., City Ma er
Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk