1989-03-1529
March 15, 1989
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 15, 1989
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Wednesday, March 15, 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 Jessen, and Skip Johnson. Also present
were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr, Building Official, Jan
Bertrand; Police Chief, Len Harrell; Finance Director, John
Norman; Liquor Store Manager, Joel Krumm; City Engineer, John
Cameron; Acting City Clerk Linda Strong; City Attorney Curt
Pearson, and the following interested citizens: Robert Cuthill,
Charles Stanisich, Clyde Wallin, Jim and Denise Roberge, Richard
Indritz, and Stephen'Burke.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in atten-
dance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MINUTES
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens to approve the
minutes of the February 28, 1989, Regular Meeting as sub-
mitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES RECOGNITION
Mayor Steve Smith had attended a banquet and awards ceremony
sponsored by Senior Community Services. He presented two plaques
the City had received recognizing the City's support of this
program.
PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Street Vacation: Unnamed Extension of
Arbor Lane; Southeasterly 12 feet of Southwesterly 40 feet of Lot
1 Skar & Lind ist~s Ravenswood.
John Cameron updated the Council on this issue and presented the
resolution. He estimated the amount needed in escrow to be
$1000, with a refund if these funds were not used. The Planning
Commission and Park Commission recommends approval. The Mayor
opened the Public Hearing. Richard Indritz, attorney for Mr.
Wallin spoke on his behalf and he agreed with the resolution.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Jessen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-27 RESOLUTION VACATING THE CITY INTEREST IN
THE SOUTHEASTERLY TWELVE (12) FEET OF
LOT 1, SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 32,
SKARP AND LINDQUIST'S RAVENSWOOD AND
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF SAID PROPERTY
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TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CASE #89-801: STEPHEN BURKE, 1741 BLUEBIRD LANE, LOTS 11 & 12
EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 2 FOOT. BLOCK 9, DREAMWOOD
Request: Fence Height Interpretation & Possible Variance
Jan Bertrand, Building Official, explained the history of the
case. The motion made by the Planning Commission to approve the
variance ended with a split vote, therefore, it was not approved.
Jim and Denise Roberge spoke against approval of the variance,
due to the fence being over 72 inches as it states in the Fence
Ordinance. The Council discussed possible solutions. Jan ex-
plained that due to interpretation of the Fence Ordinance, that
it was difficult to enforce, since the ordinance also states to
allow space for drainage. Roberge's diminished lake view was
discussed. However, these are not "lakeshore" properties. The
Council discussed the need for the wording of the Fence Ordinance
to be clarified. This will be referred to the Planning Commis-
sion for clarification of interpretation, regarding material
length, allowable drainage space and maximum height of fence.
Motion made by Johnson, seconded by Jensen to deny the
request for a fence height variance. The motion passed with
Ahrens, Jensen, Johnson and Smith in favor, Jessen opposed.
Motion made by Jessen, seconded by Johnson to support the
Building Officials interpretation of the Fence Ordinance
pursuant to Section 23.502. The motion failed with Jessen
in favor and Ahrens, Jensen, Johnson and Smith opposed.
COMMERCIAL DOCK LICENSE - CHAPMAN PLACE MARINA
City Manager, Ed Shukle, introduced this item and Mr. Bob
Cuthill. Mr. Cuthill stated that the LMCD had approved their
plans for the dock configuration. The management of this marina
is Waterfront Specialities, Inc., a totally separate business
from the Chapman Place Association. Mr. Cuthill explained that
the dock count has been reduced from 51 to 27 and confined within
the appropriate area. The marina land is a separate tax parcel
from the Chapman Place Complex. The boat slips would be avail-
able to the general public, not just Chapman Place residents.
The Council was concerned about information needed from the LMCD
that was unavailable at present.
Motion made by Johnson, seconded by Ahrens to table this
item until the March 28, 1989 meeting when the Mound repre-
sentative of the LMCD could attend.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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1988 DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS
The following .Department Heads presented their 1988 annual
reports to the City Council: Joel Krumm, Liquor Store Manager;
Len Harrell, Police Chief and John Norman, Finance Director.
PARR COMMISSION REPORT, PHYLLIS JESSEN, CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Phyllis Jessen reported that the Park Commission
renewed 1989 contracts with Community Services for lifeguards
and the summer parks program. The April 13, 1989 meeting of the
Commission will be at Al & Alma's at 7:00 PM, to discuss Chester
Park and they will not reconvene at City Hall that evening. The
parks that will be receiving new playground equipment are: Seton
Park, Langdon Park and Tyrone Park. The Park Commission would
like to have the jurisdiction over the recreational use of the
wetlands. The Commission would like the police department to en-
force the "no motorized vehicles on the park lands" to stop snow-
mobiles from driving all over the parks. The suggestion was to
set up some kind of trailways for this use.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were no comments or suggestions.
RESOLUTIONS REGARDING REDUCTION IN STATE AID ROAD FUNDS
The Council discussed the proposed resolution that would go to
the State Legislature to not remove the "sunset" provision so
state aid would continue to go to the City streets and county
roads.
Jessen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-28 FUNDING FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION IN MIN-
NESOTA
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATES
The Council discussed the next date for the Committee of the
Whole meeting. The date was set for Tuesday, April 18, 1989 at
6:30 PM.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens, to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $156,101.59, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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CITY NEWSLETTER
City Manager, Ed Shukle, asked the Council for input on the name
of the new upcoming Mound Newsletter. There was no action taken
at this time.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
City Manager, Ed Shukle, stated that he has received 11 applica-
tions for the six positions on the new Economic Development Com-
mission. The Council decided on Saturday, April 1, 1989 at 9:30
AM to conduct interviews with these applicants. Mr. Shukle also
mentioned that a representative from the Council needs to be ap-
pointed for this commission.
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE
City Manager, Ed Shukle, stated a public hearing date needed to
be set to consider a conditional use permit for a Class II res-
taurant fast food and convenience drive-up window in the B-1
Central Business District located at 5307 Shoreline Blvd. The
restaurant would sell salads and sub sandwiches.
Motion made by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen to set April 11,
1989 at 7:30 PM, for a public hearing on the conditional use
permit for a Class II restaurant fast food convenience
drive-up window, 5307 Shoreline Blvd. The vote was unanim-
ously in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FRAM CLARK, CITY CLERK AS THE 1988_-1989
PRESIDENT OF THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL CLERKS & FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION AND COMMENDING HER FOR THIS HONOR
City Manager, Ed Shukle, stated that Fran Clark had completed a
most successful year as the President of the MCFOA, and asked the
Council to pass this resolution as such in her honor.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-29 RECOGNIZING FRAN CLARK, CITY CLERK AS
THE 1988-1989 PRESIDENT OF THE MINNESOTA
MUNICIPAL CLERKS & FINANCE OFFICERS AS-
SOCIATION AND COMMENDING FRAN FOR THIS
HONOR
The,vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE APRIL 9 - 15, 1989 AS ~~NATIONAL BUILD-
ING SAFETY WEER~~
Building Official, Jan Bertrand, informed the Council that during
this week, several respective building officials from around the
metro area will be conducting information seminars at local
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building stores, her area being Knox in Hopkins. She then played
a video tape about building codes and their importance. This
tape may be shown on local Cable during that week to help inform
the public.
Jessen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-30 ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE
APRIL 9, 1989 THROUGH APRIL 15, 1989 AS
~~NATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY WEER~~
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
A. February 1989 Monthly Reports as prepared by the Department
Heads.
B. L.M.C.D. mailings since last packet.
C. Notice of Public Hearing on Tipping Fee Reduction Schedules,
Solid Waste Hauler License Fee and Special Fees in Accord-
ance with Hennepin County Solid Waste Designation Ordinance
- Tuesday, March 14, 1989, at 10:00 A.M. in the County Board
Room at the Government Center downtown.
D. REMINDERS:
- Senior Community Services Volunteer Recognition
Party on Wednesday, March 15, 1989, 4-6 P.M., at
the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7,
Hopkins.
- March 14th regular meeting has been rescheduled to
Wednesday, March 15.
- League of Minnesota Cities 1989 Legislative Action
Conference - March 29, 1989, at the Radisson Hotel
in St. Paul. If you plan to attend, please let
Fran know by March 20, 1989, so that advance
registration can be made. On-site registration is
$10.00 more per person.
E. Discussion regarding Hennepin County proposal to install
signal light at Commerce Blvd. and Lynwood Blvd., removing
crosswalk at Ben Franklin and blocking off entrances to
Coast to Coast lot from Commerce Blvd. will be held at the
March 28, 1989, regular Council Meeting. Hennepin County
officials will be here to present the proposal. A news
release will be issued in the March 20th editions of the
Laker and Sailor.
F. Monthly Report from L.M.C.D. Representative, Tom Reese.
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MOTION made by Jessen,seconded by Johnson, to adjourn at
11:20 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
Edwar Shukle, J City Manager
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Li da Strong, Acting Clerk
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