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December 12, 1989
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 12,1989
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
regular session on Tuesday, December 12, 1989, 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,
Attorney Curt Pearson, City Engineer John Cameron, and the fol-
lowing interested citizens: Lorraine Painter, Chuck Champine,
Gus Knott, and Cliff Reap.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in atten-
dance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MINUTES
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to approve the
minutes of the November 28, 1989, Regular Meeting and the
Reconvened Budget Hearing of December 5, 1989, with the fol-
lowing corrections.
11-28-89 - CASE #89-845: The second sentence in the first
paragraph should read as follows: ~~She stated the Planning
Commission has found the proposed building to meet all
zoning regulations and is of the same general character and
appearance as other buildings in the vicinity.~~
12-5-89 - WEEDS - Include the following: ~~.....using people
who have to serve community service time during the summer
to do weed whippinq.~~
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 300:25 OF THE CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE MOVING OF BUILDINGS
The City Manager explained that this change was requested by the
Council at the November 28, 1989, Council Meeting. It will
change the public hearing from a discretionary matter to being
mandatory under the ordinance. It also deletes one word as it
relates to the Planning Commission and strikes through the word
"favorable". .The fee would be the same as a conditional use per-
mit.
Jensen moved and Jessen seconded the following:
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ORDINANCE #37-1989 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 300:25,
SUBD. 3 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
BUILDING MOVING
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WESTONRA POOL
BOOSTERS
Lorraine Painter, representing the Westonka Pool Boosters, again
requested assistance in operating the swimming pool at Mound Wes-
tonka High School. The concept suggested is that 50o be funded
by the General Fund of the district and 50~ be funded by a com-
bination of city (Mound, Minnetrista, Spring Park and Orono)
funding, user fees from Community Services and fund raising ef-
forts by the Pool Boosters. The amounts proposed are: $12,000
from the four cities, and $8,000 from the Pool Boosters and Com-
munity Services. She stated she has presented the same proposal
to the other cities and has received favorable responses. The
School Board would like to enter into a joint powers agreement
with the cities specifying that approximately 300 of the total
operating cost or $12,000 would be prorated to the cities. Based
on that proration, Mound's share would be approximately $6,600.
The Council discussed this request and the fact that this is not
a one time request, it would be ongoing in future years. The
School Board has made the commitment to keep the pool open for
the next 75 days.
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Smith directing the City
Manager to attempt to work out a Joint Powers Agreement with
the School District and the cities of Mound, Minnetrista,
Spring Park and Orono to help fund the pool. The Council
committed no funds at this time. The vote was unanimously
in favor. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (GFOA)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
AWARD - FRED CHRISTIANSEN, FINANCE DIRECTOR, CITY OF MAPLE GROVE
City of Maple Grove Finance Director, Fred Christiansen presented
the Mayor and Mound Finance Director, John Norman, with a Cer-
tificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
This Certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmen-
tal accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment repre-
sents a significant accomplishment by Mound, its management, and
the commitment by the City Council to excellence in this area.
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APPROVAL OF PARR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION NOT TO RENEW A DOCK
PERMIT FOR THE YEARS 1990 AND 1991 - DOCK SITE #60700, TODD MC
MASTERS, 5235 PHELPS ROAD
The City Manager reviewed the memo from the Dock Inspector and
Park Director concerning Dock Site #60700. The Council discussed
whose responsibility it was to clean up the site, the former per-
mit holder or Mr. McMasters. The memo from the Dock Inspector
states that Mr. McMasters agreed to take care of the clean up and
then did not follow through. The Park Commission recommends not
renewing this dock permit for the years 1990 and 1991 for Todd
McMasters.
MOTION made by Johnson, seconded by Jensen to concur with
the Park Commission recommendation and not renew a dock per-
mit for the years 1990 and 1991 - Dock Site #60700, Todd
McMasters, 5235 Phelps Road. The vote was 4 in favor with
Ahrens voting nay. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 437:15 OF THE CITY CODE
RELATING TO DOCK DESIGN STANDARDS
The City Manager explained that this amendment would allow one
72" x 72" dock section on an L, T, or U shaped dock to provide
for a bench or a general gathering areas for the users. It is
something that is not provided in the current ordinance and was
recommended by the Park Commission. It would allow docks which
are in existence June 1, 1989, to remain until expansion or
modification is requested.
Jensen moved and Johnson seconded the following:
ORDINANCE #38-1989 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 437:15 OF
THE CITY CODE RELATING TO DOCK DESIGN
STANDARDS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
GRADING APPLICATION FROM MINNETONRA PORTABLE DREDGING CO. IN OR-
DER TO PREPARE AND MAINTAIN A FILL SITE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF
14,000 CUBIC YARDS OF SPOIL MATERIAL FROM DREDGING PROJECTS CON-
DUCTED BY MINNETONRA PORTABLE DREDGING
The City Engineer explained
resolutions were not followed.
the existing vegetation, such
fill site before filling.
that the conditions in previous
There was discussion on removing
as brush, trees, etc., from the
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The City Attorney suggested that a deed restriction could be put
on the property showing that the fill site is unbuildable without
corrections to the site. This would require proper descriptions
of the fill areas.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Johnson to refer this
matter to the owner of the property, Minnetonka Portable
Dredging (applicant), and the City Engineer to work out a
covenant, with proper descriptions of the fill site,
restricting the use of the land in the future as unbuildable
without corrections to the fill site. The vote was unanim-
ously in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION REOUESTING AN INCREASE IN M.S.A. MAINTENANCE FUNDS DUE
TO INCREASED MAINTENANCE COSTS ON CITY OF MOUND M.S.A. STREETS
Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-158 RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN
M.S.A. MAINTENANCE FUNDS DUE TO IN-
CREASED MAINTENANCE COSTS ON CITY OF
MOUND M.S.A. STREETS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS-AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
There were no comments or suggestions.
RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING BONDS:
A. Johnson moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-159 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF
OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE $1,550,000 G.O.
IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1965 ISSUE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
B. Jensen moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-160 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF
OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE $2,377,000 G.O.
IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1965 SECOND ISSUE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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C. Jensen moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-161 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF
OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE $265,000 G.O.
IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1975 ISSUE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
D. Ahrens moved and Johnson seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-162 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF
OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE $200,000 G.O.
IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1976 ISSUE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Jensen to authorize the
payment of bills as presented on the pre-list in the amount
of $154,317.35, when funds are available. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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REOUEST FOR STREET LIGHT
The City Manager explained that there is a request for a street
light in the vicinity of 3137 Argyle Lane. The Police Dept. has
reviewed the request and recommends the installation.
Ahrens moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-163 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION
OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF
LANARK ROAD AND ARGYLE LANE ACROSS FROM
3137 ARGYLE
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
LELS AND TEAMSTERS POLICE UNION CONTRACTS
The City Manager explained that the City recently received the
binding arbitration awards for both the Sergeants and the Patrol.
The Council now needs to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute these contracts.
Johnson moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION #89-164 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LABOR
AGREEMENT KITH THE MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS
PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES
UNION, LOCAL 320, POLICE PATROL
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Jensen moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #89-165 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LABOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR
SERVICES, INC., LOCAL #35 (EELS), POLICE
SUPERVISOR/SERGEANTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for November 1989.
B. L.M.C.D. Representative's Monthly Report for November 1989.
C. L.M.C.D. Mailings.
D. Planning Commission Minutes of November 27, 1989.
E. Copy of Resolution No. 89-11-961R1, Hennepin County regard-
ing the possibility of requiring all cities in Hennepin
County to identify one or more sites within the city that
could be used for the composting of yard waste. This
resolution was discussed last week before the County's
Public Service Committee. Also attached is a copy of a
resolution adopted by the City of Edina opposing the
County's resolution.
F. REMINDER: There will be NO Committee of the Whole meeting
on December 19 or a Regular Meeting on December
26, 1989.
MOTION made by Jessen, seco ed b Johnson to adjourn at
9:15 P.M. The vote was imo sly in favor./ Motion
carried. r / \
E r J. Shu e, Jr., City Man er
Fran Clar , CMC, City Clerk