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82-02-09MOUND CITY COUNCIL February 9, 1982 City Hall 7:00 P.M. CITY OF MOUND Mound, Minnesota AGENDA 1. Minutes of February 2, ]982 Meeting 2. Public Hearing - Duane Schaller Street right-of-way vacation - 30' from lots 20, 21, 22 & 23 3. Continuation of Public Hearing Medical Clinic to Tom Thumb parking lot 4. Review and Approval of Bids for Sidewalk Snow Blower/Sweeper 5. Payment of Bills (to be handed out) 6. Joint meeting Downtown Advisory Council to review preliminary committee report. 7. Information/Miscellaneous Pg. 298-300 Pg. 301-310 Pg. 311-317 Pg. 318-322 Pg. 323-329 Pg. 330-333 23 February 2, 1982 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 5341Maywood Road in said City on February 2, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. Those present were: Mayor Rock Lindlan, Councilmembers Gordon Swenson, Pinky Charon, Robert Polston and Donald Ulrick. Also present were City Manager Jon Elam, City Attorney Curtis A. Pearson and Acting City Clerk Marjorie Stutsman. The Mayor opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of January 26, 1982 Regular Council Meeting were pre- sented for consideration. Ulrick moved and Polston seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the January 26, 1982 Council Meeting as submitted. The vote was unanimously in favor. PRISCILLA ANDERSON STORM SEWER EASEMENT The City Manager explained that in trying to resolve the issue with Priscilla Ander- son and the fact that we have a storm sewer on her property without an easement, we now have to get that easement and will have to initiate condemnation proceedings. The requested resolution is authorization of beginning the procedure. Swenson moved and Polston seconded the following resolution. RESOLUTION 82-34 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF AN EASEMENT ON LOT 59, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION 168 WITH NO ASSESS- MENT ON LOW LAND FOR STORM DRAINAGE The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. TAX FORFEITED LANDS - HF 1609 The City Manager explained the proposed bill and the hope that it will correct ills as it effects Mound's tax forfeited land situation. City Attorney stated HF 1609 is for most communities and for the County Auditor to take care of nui- sances and zoning things that do not comply to the ordinances and should be a- dopted. Polston moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution. RESOLUTION 82-35 RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE HOUSE FILE 1609 The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. MINNEGASCO UPDATE City Manager referred to Minnegasco Attorney's letter explaining their need for 20 year franchise. City Manager reported that we ought not to try for the one year franchise, but agree to longer franchise and go on with negotiations on the other points. Council discussed having an excavation ordinance in place before approval of franchise and making-ordinance applicable to all underground digging. 24 ~ February 2, 1982 Ulrick moved and Charon seconded a motion to direct the City Attorney and the City Manager to work together to prepare an underground excavation ordinance that includes suggested Fees and that applies to all utilities/contractors and people working in street. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carrled. CONTINENTAL PHONE RATE SITUATION The City Manager explained that map in packet is of Continental Phone Company's service area. Jim Larson will be at the February 23rd Council meeting to discuss the rate situation and to give the Council his thoughts on this issue. Mound is trying to find out if anyone else is concerned about the rate increase and from the small number of letters sent out, no other community responded to Manager's letter. HENNEPIN COUNTY LETTER ON CSAH 125 The City Manager explained that the County would like to do Black Lake Bridge ~.'ith County State Aid money this summer, overlay with bituminousCSAH 125 and turn road back to City -- will not put in curb and gutter. County is trying to eliminate County roads within a single City. Council requested that City Manager have City Engineer look at County Road 125 and do a feasibility of putting in curb and gutter and then invite Jim Wold to the first Council meeting in March. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CSAH 15 AND CSAH IlO Polston moved and Ulrick seconded a motion to leave stop light at Commerce and Shoreline BoUl.evards as is. No vote taken/not needed. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS BY CITIZENS PRESENT No one present wished to make any comments or suggestions. STATE AIDS City Manager reported the amount of State Aid funds deferred was approximately $152,OO0; this to be paid on February 26th. INFORMATION ITEMS Permits for Heating, Air Conditioning, Gas and Refrigeration City Manager reported on Building Official's recommendation to adopt a fee sched- ule for areas of heating, air conditioning, etc. Real question is a policy ques- tion of whether or not we should have separate fees for these, Council decided to take no action at this time. 1982 CDBG Program City Manager reported there will be a meeting with Larry Blackstad to obtain details on program. City Manager suggested the following tentative uses for the' estimated $89,000 CDBG Budget: $5,000 for Downtown design system for technical assistance set up on a 50/50 match; $40,000 as interest subsidy/reduction for Downtown Rehab Loans; $30,000 for continuing housing rehab; $10,000 for special assessment grants for low income persons (Cry. ll0 project-street lights) and $4,0OO for administration. Open to ideas for use of money; will need to have a public hearing for input from local citizens. CABLE T.V. 25 February 2, 1982 Polston moved and Charon seconded the following resolution. RESOLUTION 82-36 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CABLE T.V. COMMITTEE AS PER CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. Polston moved and Charon seconded the following resolution. RESOLUTION 82-37 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIRING THOMAS D. CREIGHTON AS CONSULTANT; CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A BUDGET FOR HIS SERVICES AFTER MEETING WITH COMMITTEE The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. LICENSING - GAMES OF SKILL Ulrick moved and Swenson seconded the following resolution. RESOLUTION 82-38 RESOLUTION GRANTING STORECAST CORPORATION LICENSES FOR TWO GAMES OF SKILL IN "NO FRILLS" FOOD STORE AT 5229 SHORELINE BOULEVARD The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. H.F. 1642 RELATIVE TO DRAM SHOP SUITS Ulrick moved and Charon seconded the following resolution. RESOLUTION 82-39 RESOLUTION OPPOSING H.F. # 1642 ON PREMISE THAT A WIDE OPEN LAW WOULD TEND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WIDE OPEN LEGAL SUITS THAT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO DEFEND AND THUS COSTLY The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS Ulrick moved and Charon seconded a motion to approve the payment of the bills as presented on the pre-llst in the amount of $48,211.58, when funds are available. Roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. DISCUSSION Several miscellaneous items including the status of the Fire Contracts. ADJOURNMENT Swenson moved and Charon seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor', so adjourned to the next regular meeting on February 9, 1982. City Manager Acting City Clerk CITY of MOUND 5341 MAYWOC,~', ROAD MOUND, MINNEE, OTA 5,5364 (612) 472-1155 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Jon Elam, City Manager Jan Bertrand, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Duane Schaller - Street Vacation at Lots 20, 21, 22 and 23, Block 26, Wychwood February 8, 1982 The lots which adjoin the street easement have an average depth of approxi- mately 125 feet minus the 30 feet right-of-way (20 feet of which is the requested vacation of easement) leaves a remainder of 95 feet. If the four lots are divided into two single family building sites, they would meet the 6,000 square foot minimum in the R-2 Zoning District (approxi- mately 80 by 95 feet or 7600 square feet); the sideyard setbacks would be 6 and 10 feet or provide a garage at the time of construction. The front yard setback would be 20 feet, an average house depth of 24, and a required rear yard of 15 feet is a total of 59 feet. The understanding I have, after talking with Mr. Schaller and viewing the site, is he would like the street vacated because the lot is quite steep going north from Brighton Boulevard and he does not want to set the buildings back any further than he has to. In my opinion, in order to have a 12% grade or less, he will have to set the buildings back to allow for a feasible driveway on the existing grade for lot access (approximate- ly 40 feet from the right-of-way line). The second consideration is access to his proposed garage on Lots 13, 12 and 1/2 of Lot 11. If he has a private easement for his access versus a subdivision and title to approximately half of Lot 23, his remaining prop- erty may or may not be two buildable sites. A survey would be required at the time of construction. Jan Bertrand JB/ms 18/82 CITY OF MOUND Hound, Minnesota NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET RIGHT- OF-WAY VACATION --SOUTHERLY PART OF LOTS 20, 21, 22 AND 23, BLOCK 26, WY£HWOOD TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Mound will meet at the City Hall, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, Minnesota at 7:00 P.M. on the 9th day of February, 1982, to consider the vacation of street right-of-way in Block 26, Wychwood, (PID 24-117-24 41 0165) on Brighton Boulevard described as: "That part of the South 30 feet of Lots 20 through 23, inclusive lying Easterly of the following described line commencing at a point on the West line of said Lot 20 distance 45.1 feet North from the Southwest corner thereof than Easterly parallel with the Southerly line thereof distance 14 feet to the point of beginning of line than South parallel with the West line thereof to the Southerly line of said Lot 20 and said line there terbi- hating." Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting. ETON ;HIRE BLVII. ..~ 'rancene Clark, City Clerk il'his bk I ! I I Mr. Jon Elam City Manager City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS · LANO SURVEYORS · PLANNI:RS January 19, 1982 Reply To: 12800 Industrial Park Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 (612) 559-3700 Subject: City of Mound Release of City Owned Property P.I.D. #24-117-24 41 0165 South 30 ft. of Lots 20, 21, 22, & 23 Block 26, Wychwood File #2113 - General Dear Jon: Enclosed is a copy of the half section map with the City owned property colored in red. These are not easements, but property actually owned by the City. As you can see, the City already has a good start on acquiring the extra right- of-way necessary for widening of Brighton Boulevard in the future. As an example, -with the acquisition of Lots 18 and 19, Block 26 and additional land in either Block 26 and/or Block 38, the first two curves on Brighton Boulevard south of Wilshire Boulevard could be improved to meet State stan- dards. I have also enclosed a copy of pages 20 and 21 from the State-Aid Operations Manual, which states the right-of- way requirements. As stated in my previous letter, it is our recommendation that the City retain this property for future widening and realignment of Brighton Boulevard. If the City determines that they would never upgrade Brighton, then this land could be sold. If you need any further information, please contact me. Very truly yours, McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. ~meron~~ JC:sj Enclosure Minneapolis- Hutchinson - Alexandria - Eagan printed on recycled paper Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 1981 - Page 2 Hanson feels that as a group, the Planning Commission has not put in enough effort and study on this matter; not ready to make a recommendation on whether or not property should be rezoned. Side Yard Variance for Garage at 1673 Canary Lane Lots 6 and 7, Block 5, Dreamwood Applicant could not be present at this meeting and had called asking that this be considered at a January meeting. City Inspector explained that the new garage would have to have a minimum 5 foot separation from the existing detached garage. Talked of asking if the existing garage could be relocated and the proposed new garage be built only 18 feet wide; then a variance would not be required and property would meet the zoning code. Discussed new "Zoning Ordinance" briefly. On Page 42 (Section 1620.7 Subsection 5K4)---add "more than" three (3) stories shall be equipped with at least one public elevator. All in favor of the addi- tion except Pauisen against. Building Inspector would like addition to Section 1716.3 of parking areas for improved circulation plan and easy flow for the Fire Department. Wychwood)~ Street Right-of-Way Vacation (Part of Lots 20,21,22 ~ 23, Block 26, Applicant, Duane Schaller was present. City Manager explained that the 30 foot wide strip on these lots was taken when they were tax forfeit for future widening of Brighton Boulevard to MSA standards. Other land on Brighton Boulevard has also been acquired. Mr. Schaller is. hoping to have 20 feet of the 30 foot right-of-way vacated and to build a horseshoe drive on these lots with enough area left for a duptex to be built at some future time on Lots 21 and 22. Also would like to acquire City owned Lot 14 and part of Lots 15, 16 and 17 as a future building site which would access off the horseshoe drive from Lot 20. The proposed duplex would have tuckunder garages. Vargo moved and Weiland seconded a motion to recommend the denial of the right-of-way vacation requested. All voted in favor of the denial except O'Donnell. O'Donnell does not think it is feasible to have a 60 foot MSA street here as too many houses would have to be torn down. The Planning Commission reviewed letter to be sent to Hank Truelsen. It was agreed to change phrase in letter to read, "a rather rustic cabiny looking community". Letter was then signed by Commissioners present. ADJOURNMENT Weiland moved and Hanson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. All in. favor, so adjourned to the next meeting which will be January 11, 1981. Attest: '9 q$.mu,I Iio ~ ~loolq' s!qJ. I£ 0~ N013 COMBS-KNUTSON ASSOClAT E S, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS · LAND SURVEYORS I~ PLAN ER December 11, 1981 Reply To: 12800 Industrial Park Boulevard PlYmouth, Minnesota 55441 (612) 559-3700 Mr. Jon Elam City Manager City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 Subject: Mound, Minnesota Release of City Owned Property P.I.D. #24-117-24 41 0165 South 30 feet of Lots 20, 21, 22, and 23, Block 26, Wychwood File ~2113 - General Dear Jon: This property was most likely obtained by the City of Mound from the State as tax forfeit land. Brighton Boulevard is on the Municipal State Aid System and some time in the future most likely will be upgraded to M.S.A. standards. The existing right- of-way of Brighton Boulevard is only 30 feet wide. One of the requirements would be widening of the present road, which means this property would be needed at that time. The City also owns other parcels along Brighton, particularly in Blocks 36, 37, and 38, which will also be required in the future. It would be our recommendation that the City not release this property for sale at this time. Very truly yours, McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. J~hn Cameron JC:sj Minneapolis- Hutchinson - Alexandria- Eagan printed on recycled paper APPLICATION FOR STI~EET VACA'I'ION CXT~ or M0tmp FEE $ ~0.60 ~,,.Jolt7 -~1- 91-01 LEGnL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY APPLICA~;T: PLAT~ gOlO Residents an~ own~ of DEC I 0 1981 Recommended by Utilities: NSP ; Recommended by City: Public Works __ Police Chief~. Planning Commission Recon~nendation: Minnegasco__I Continental Tel. See letter Fire Chief ; Englneerda~ed Denial of the street Klght-of-way vacation. · , ,',A ,,,'~ ~ '",~ Date. December i%, 1,<q81 ,/,-/oz n~. oz-i8 C'ouncii s~t dale or Feb. 9, i9o2 foff council action_public hearing on street right-of-way vacation request. ~esO]. No. Date December 11, 1981 Reply To: 12800 Industrial Park Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 (612) 559-3700 Mr. Jon Elam City Manager City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 Subject: Mound, Minnesota Release of City Owned Property P.I.D. #24-117-24 41 0165 South 30 feet of Lots 20, 21, 22, and 23, Block 26, Wychwood File #2113 - General Dear Jon: This property was most likely obtained by the City of Mound from the State as tax forfeit land. Brighton Boulevard is on the Municipal State Aid System and some time in the future most likely will be upgraded to M.S.A. standards. The existing right- of-way of Brighton Boulevard is only 30 feet wide. One of the requirements would be widening of the present road, which means this property would be needed at that time. The City also owns other parcels along Brighton, particularly in Blocks 36, 37, and 38, which will also be required in the future. It would be our recommendation that the City not release this property for sale at this time. Very truly yours, McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. hn Cameron %~ JC:sj Minneapolis- Hutchinson - Alexandria - Eagan printed on recycled paper ETON ..-., W II_SHIRE BLVD. I .? 1:5 ~ dUmB 2 Ok )/ I ,~OA D NO. tIO· I I I ASSOCIATES, INC. 458 ?$ P,~OPOSED '°""'"" ""'"" ' '"' '"'"'°" ' '"' """" .... '"°- PARKING LOT .u,c.,.so,, .... .tm,,. 6J85 MOUND, MINNESOTA A. THO~4AS WURST GERALD T. CARROLL ALBERT FAULCONER Tn JANIES D. LARSON LAW OFFICES WURST, CARROLL ~ PEARSON MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 5540;=' January 15, 1982 TELERHONE (61=) 338-8911 t'~'. Jon Elam City Manager City of Mound 5341 Maywood Road Mound, MN 55364 Dear Jon: On January 7, 1982 you sent me a letter concerning certain tracts over and near Lynwood Boulevard and County Road 110. You asked me to check if there were recorded leases on that property that involved the city and for what purposes the leases were granted. I am assuming that you meant easements. I have on January 15 gone to the courthouse and checked the tracts in question, all of which are located in registered land survey No. 588. Tract B is owned by the Medical Properties, Inc. under certi- ficate of title No. 385707. Tract D is owned by M. E. Mueller under certificate of title 539737, but Mr. Mueller has entered into a contract for deed with Gene H. and Helen E. White to sell said prop- erty. Tracts E, F, G, H, I J and K are owned by George Shepherd, Jr. under certificate of title 509919. In the conveyances on all of these parcels, the following wording is included: "Together with right of way easement on adjoining land created by deed of record in Book 1555 of Deeds, Page 639 and noted as a subject item in Certificate of Title No. 113433. Also subject to restrictions created by deed of record in Book 1520 of Deeds, Page 24, and sub- ject to an easement for driveway and access purposes over Tract D as shown in Deed Doc. No. 796462, files of the Registrar of Titles." Jon, I spent a considerable amount of time trying to review this and there is no way I can give you a definitive answer on all those documents without either getting an abstract or individually track- ing them down at the courthouse. All of the documents that I examined did indicate that the easements which were granted for driveway and access purposes are personal easements running between those property owners and do not involve the City of Mound. I January 7, 1982 CITY' of MOL;ND 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND MINNE~;©TA 5536'" ~612) 472-1155 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Mound City Council at its Meeting January 5th, 1982, continued the issue of improving the parking area behind the Tom Thumb, Laundramat, etc. to February 9th, 1982. A couple of issues that still need to be resolved at this point are: First, it seems clear that the owners of the land on the north side of the site (8ickmann's) do not want any improvements on their land. Second, the remaining property is limited to a 14 foot wide stretch behind the building and an area on the south end behind the Tom Thumb that could be developed for a maximum of seven or eight parking spaces. Down considerably from the original 31. Although there is strong support by the store owners to improve the lot, there is a reluctance to make the alleyway more than that. The Council feels that if the project is going to be undertaken, it must be up to City standards since the City will be responsible for maintaining it in the future. But, since an easement, with the owners of the property, doesn't exist for constructing a new alley and they don't seem inclined to grant one, the project becomes one on private property and can't be under- taken at all. At this point, several things must happen if the project is to proceed. 1. An appropriate easement must be signed with the City allowing for the street construction on the property. 2. An assessment formula must be developed and agreed upon that will allow the abutting or benefiting property owners to pay for these construction costs. 3. Terms and responsibilities for the maintenance of this lot be mutually approved. An alternative to this approach is that the property owners who want this project can undertake it privately and it will be treated as such. From a cost standpoint, this approach might be as much as 30% cheaper than the approach outlined in points 1 and 2 above. Unless all parties in this project can get together, discuss and develop a plan that the City Council finds acceptable, my assumption to all of this would be that the project would probably be tabled indefinitely. Please let me know what I can do and you would like to do from here. oni nce~y' Ela[~" ' City Manager WURST, CARROLL ~ PEARSON Mr. Jon Elam Page 2 January 15, 1982 could find nothing in the examination which would indicate that Mound has an easement over any of these properties. Document No. 546961 creates an easement for driveway and access purposes but it runs from Krause to Legus, prior owners, and does not involve the city. There are no leases involving the city although there are leases involving other parties, particularly on the medical properties, etc. Jon, I hesitate to spend any more time on this matter unless you want further information, but everything I checked would indicate that the city has no interest. Ver~y truly yours, I/ _, x-l/', Curtis A. Pearson City Attorney CAP:ms January 19, 1982 CITY of MOUND MEMO 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD MOUND, MINNESOTA 5536,~ (612) 472- ~155 TO: Dr. Carlson Dr. Romness Mike Mueller Millie Morrison FROM: Jon Elam, City Manager(~ Following the last hearing on the proposed parking lot for behind your businesses, it began to concern me that, if in fact, the City of Mound actually had a legal easement to plow snow, put gravel on the roadway, etc. Because of that question, I asked our City Attorney to spend as much timeas necessary researching any easements or other legal arrangements any of you may have with the City of Mound on your property. Our conclusion is that we do not have any easements and legally are operating on private property. Thus the question is where to go from here. First, we will of course continue to plow snow the rest of the winter, so there is no immediate problem for any of you. But, before any permanent work could be done, an easement allowing for it would have to be developed and approved. The catch in that is that the majority of the Council would like to see the area developed up to street standards, not just as an alley-way as has been suggested. The difference in cost would be significant. The question of doing any work in the area and not involving the Bickmann property remains also a major problem. The next hearing in this on-going scenario is scheduled for the Council Meeting on February 9, 1982. I wanted to send these out in advance so you could give yourself some time to think about the options you want and don't want. JE:fc ~NG pLLINS AUTOMATIC CO./ DIV. OF BAVCO, INC. /' ARK, MINN. 5539~~' - ~ SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS · MULTIPLE SPINDLE AUTOMATICS TO 2-%" COMPLETE SECOND OPERATION FACILITIES · METAL SPECIALTIES January 22, 1982 Mayor of Mound and City Council Members City Hall Mound, MN. 55364 Re: Parking lot improvement behind Tc~a Thumb, Laundremat, Medical Clinic between Lynwood Blvd. and Church Road Dear Mr. Lindlan, The revised parking plan for seven spaces located east of the Laundromat and Tom Thumb store is one to be undertaken by private enterprise. The land is now privately owned by those who would benefit from an improved parking surface on this site. I do not feel it is the responsibility of local government to make improvements on privately held land for the bene- fit of those land owners. If the city does elect to make such an improve- ment where does it stop? Do you deny ABC Company an improved parking lot on their land or a new store front for a retailer to improve its appearance or possible a new surface on a private driveway in front of someone's home. Our local governments as well as state and federal should be providing services which can not be provided by a system of private enterprise such as that which this country has been built on. None of the businesses in favor of this project have been denied access to their land. This has been seen to by the city with an alley easement. An alley, by the way, which the supporting store owners do not want to see im- proved. As a representative for the estate of Eugene Bickmann I am opposed to any city involvement of constructing a parking lot on private land for the benefit of those land owners. As it has been said at both meetings of the Public Hearing, the people who will benefit from this project are those which own the Laundry and Tom Thumb. As such this is not a project to be undertaken by government but rather one which if it is to be completed must be done by the land owners themselves, those land owners who will benefit from such a parking lot. The city has undertaken many parking lot improvements in the past and even now a committee for the improvement of downtown Mound is recommending the elimin- ation of some of these so called municipal parking lots. Promote private enterprise in your community and you shall see a thriving cc~mm- unity rather than. one which may stagnate at the hands of government bureaucracy. Mold your city rather than build it. Sincerely, .~. ~ Randy ~.. Bickmann Representative for the estate of Eugene B. Bickmann Sidewalk Snow Blower and Sweeper Page 5 1. MACHINE: 2. DIESEL ENGINE: 3. TRANSMISSIONS: 4. AXLES: 5. WHEELS & TIRES 6. DRIVE TRAIN 7. FUEL TANK 8. INSTRUMENTS INCLUDED 9- LIGHYS INCLUDED 10. TURNING DIAMETER 11. DIMENSIONS: WHEEL BASE OVERALL LENGTH OVERALL HEIGHT' OVERALL WIDTH 12. WEIGHT OF UNIT MAKE MODEL · MAKE Track] ess MT Series III Diesel Ford Industrial MODEL 254 Cu. In. HORSEPOWER 71 HP @2500 P.T.O. Spicer MAKE Eaton Hydrostatic MODEL 33 MAKE Dana MODEL WHEEL SIZE TIRE SIZE TREAD TYPE MAKE 44 with Trac-Lok 15" Diam x 10" Wide 29 X 1200 x 15 Winter Goodyear NUMBER OF GALLONS 20 Tachometer,' Hourmeter, , Ampmeter, H 20 t. emp, hydraulic oil t oil pressure 2 headlights, 2 taiHights with turn signals, revolving flasher, 4 zl,:t~hu~ and ~-~' Approx. 12' 76" 144" 84~' 50~" 4740 approx. "0 Sidewalk Snow Blower and Sweeper Page 6 SNOW BLOWER MAKE Hr. kree MODEL MT Model WEIGHT OF BLOWER 100P lbs ANGLE SWEEPER MAKE Sweepster MODEL MT Model SWEEPING ANGLE 30 o SWEEPING PATTERN SO" WARRANTY ON PRIMARY UNIT, ENGINE, SNOW BLOWER AND ANGLE SWEEPER 6 months or 400 hours whichever occurs first PRICE OF UNIT WITH ATTACHMENTS: $34,136.00 Special Condition: Any and all rental payments the City of Mound has made can be deducted from this price. NAME OF BIDDER MacQueen Equipment, Inc. ADDRESS 595 Aldine Street St. Paul, Mn 55104 SIGNATURE ~'-~ z~'~z.~/ ~" DATE February 8.. 1982 TITLE Vice' President POWER ANGLING SWEEPER The Trackless power angling hydraulic driven sweeper has been designed to give the operator precise control of the direction and amount of angle desired for different applications. Debris and snow are swept clean and placed in the most suitable location. Although it is designed for sidewalks and other confined areas it is also very beneficial in clearing inlaid brick and stone areas which would be damaged by a steel cutting edge. Detailed specifications are on the reverse side of this sheet. municipal tractor THE TOUGH, DURABLE, DEPENDABLE TRACKLESS MUNICIPAL TRACTOR THAT SAVES YOUR BUDGET DOLLARS ANYTIME OF THE YEAR ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: SIDEWALK SNOW BLOWER / SWEEPER The City of Mound hereby solicits bids for the purchase of a sidewalk snow blower/sweeper. Specifications require that it have a diesel engine, articulated frame, rubber tires, all wheel drive, and be capable of working on a 5' wide sidewalk. Attachments should include a front'mounted snow blower, regular and truck chute, and an angle sweeper. A complete set of specifications is available from the City Clerk, City of Mound, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, Minnesota 55364 or 612/472-1155. .' Sealed bids will be opened at 10:O0 A.M., February 9, 1982, by the City Clerk, City of Mound in the City Hall. Publish in The Laker January 19, 1982 SIDEWALK SNOW BLOWER / SWEEPER SCOPE These specifications describe a diesel engine, articulated frame, rubber tire, all wheel drive, sidewalk snow plow. The unit must be capable of operation on a 5' width sidewalk with a front mounted blower and angle sweeper. The unit shall be new, current production model and be delivered ready to operate. Any parts necessary for a complete unit and for safe operation shall be furnished with the machine. Items listed as standard in advertised and published literature for the unit shall also be included. The unit as furnished shall meet applicable Federal, State and OSHA Standards pertinent to this type of unit at delivery time. II. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS Engine: Shall be the industrial type, liquid cooled, operable on diesel fuel. It shall have sufficient horsepower to stimultaneously propel the unit and drive the attachments specified herein during snow blowing or sweeping operations. The following items shall be included and shall be as recommended by the engine manufacturer. !. Governor. 2. Thermostart. 3. Fuel Filter. 4. Full Flow Oil Filter. 5. Dry Type Air Cleaner with Service Indicator. 6. Cold Weather Starting Aid. 7. Electric Block Heater with Cord and Three Prong Plug. 8. Winterized Cooling System with sufficient ~nti-freeze to prevent Freezing. 9. Electric Key Start. 10. Cap Locks on Fuel Tank, Hydraulic System and Radiator Filler Openings. 11. Strongest Electric Starter Motor manufactured for the Engine furnished. 12. Oil Cooler capable of protecting the Engine from damage during snow blowing or sweeping operations. Cooling System: Shall be capable of protecting the engine, transmission and hydraulic system from over-heating when the unit is being used for snow blowing or sweeping. C. Transmission: Shall be of the hydrostatic type having a low speed working range (O-10 M.P.H.), a high speed travel range (0-20 M.P.H.), a reverse and a neutral position. The transmission shall also be capable of all wheel drive during operations with speed controlled by a foot pedal. Steering and Frame:' The machine shall be equipped with full hydraulic or hydrostatic automotive type power steering. The frame shall be capable of articulating a minimum of 35° for either left or right turns. The Sidewalk Snow Blower and Sweeper Page 2 Eo turning diameter shall be approximately 12~ as measured along the path of the inside wheels. 'P.T.O. Clutch: Shall be suitable for driving attachments requiring direct engine drive. The clutch shall include an electric activator and control to engage or disengage. F. Hydraulic System: The system pump shall furnish sufficient GPM at the Manufacturer's recommended R.P.M. to perform the required operations. The system shall include a filter, oil cooler, reservoir, pressure relief valves and controls. The controls shall be capable of providing down pressure or raising mounted attachments. Included also shall be a "Float" position which allows the operator to maintain attachment height automatically. Go Wheels, Tires, Axles: Shall all be strong enough to support the operating unit. The tires and rims shall be sized to allow the unit to "climb" a vertical six inch face with any furnished attachment mounted. Tire tread shall be a snow grip type. Included with the unit shall be one extra tire and rim (also tube if applicable) which matches those mounted on the unit. The axles shall provide for all wheel drive. II. Electrical Equipment: The battery(s) shall be the most powerful available for this type of machine. The alternator shall be at lease a 60 AMP. Lighting shall include two headlights unobstructed by any front attachment, turning signals, four-way flashers, brake lights, back-up lights and interior cab dome light. Mounted on top the cab shall be a Whelen Strobe Light Model 1200 or approved equal with steady burning cruise light. Instruments: The following shall be included and visible to the operator. 1. Engine Tachometer. 2. Engine Hourmeter. 3. Ammeter or Volt Meter (Volt Meter preferred). 4. Coolant Temperature Gauge. 5. Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge. 6. Oil Pressure Gauge. 7. Fuel Level Gauge. (May be on tank.) All instruments and gauges shall be illuminated. Fuel tank approximate]y 20 gallon capacity. 3/? Sidewalk Snow Blower and Sweeper Page 3 6. 7. 8. 9. I0. Cab: Shall be an all weather R.0.P.S. type fully enclosed all steel and include the following items: 1. Heater/Defroster. 2. Two Speed Windshield Wiper. 3. All Operative Controls. 4. Sound Deadening Material. Sliding Side and Rear Windows. Tinting Safety Glass throughout. Rear View Mirror. Removable Door. Hinged Instrument Panel. Suspension type Seat with Safety Seat Belt. All controls shall be convenient to the operator. Ko Attachment Mountings: The unit shall be constructed with all quick connect/disconnect couplings for all attachments specified herein. The mountings and/or hitches shall be the strongest available for the unit with all parts suitable to do the work intended. Lo Paint and Color: The finish sall consist of at least one coat of primer and one of automotive enamel. Manufacturer's standard color. Mo Miscellaneous Items: The following shall be included with the machine: 1. Properly mounted SMV Emblem. 2. Back-up alarm. 3. Horn. Snow Blower: Shall have an opening approximately 38" high and a width at least equal to the overall width of the unit. The Blower must be hydraulically controllable from inside the cab and include the following features: 1. Two Discharge Chutes - One for regular blowing and one for direct loading of Truck Boxes with 96" height sidewalls. 2. Replaceable, Hardened Impeller Housing Liner. 3. Chute Rotator Hydraulically Controlled from inside the cab. 4. Chute Deflector. 5. Replaceable, Hardened Cutting Edge. 6. Shear Bolts for Auger and PTO Drives. 7. Quick Mount/Dismount Feature. Angle Sweeper: Shall include the following features: 1. Sweeping Angle: 30° to right 2. Sweeping Pattern: 48" 3. Broom Diameter: 32" Sidewalk Snow Blower and Sweeper Page 4 4. Total Overall Clearance Required: 70" 5. Drive Train: P.T.0. to gear box, shaft to left side, 60 chain to broom sprocket ½ wire, ½ poly sections standard. Gua ran tee: The manufacturer's standard guarantee shall be an item of consideration. Qo Manuals: Included with unit delivery shall be: 1. 2 Operator's Manuals 2. 1 Repair Manual. 3. 2 Sets of Manufacturer's Specifications and Illustrated Descriptions. 4. 1 Engine Manual. 5. 1 Engine Repair Manual. Ro Rejection of Bids: The City of Mound reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any minor informalities in the bid. Local Maintenance and Service: The unit shall be furnished by or through a local authorized company or representative. The supplier shall provide full time repair service. Local is defined as being in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. T. Any deviation in detailed requirements must be noted on separate sheet. Instructions to Bidders: 1. Each bid must have descriptive literature. 2. Bid Security: A cashier's check or certified check in the amount of 5% of the total bid or a bidder's bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid, made out to the City of Mound, must accompany each bid. 3. Sealed bids should be clearly marked in the lower left hand corner of the envelope and will be opened at lO:O0 A.M., February 9, 1982, at the City of Mound, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, MN. 55364. S~dewalk Snow Blower and Sweeper Page 5 1. MACHINE: MAKE MODEL 2. DIESEL ENGINE: MAKE MODEL HORSEPOWER P.T.O. 3. TRANSMISSIONS: MAKE MODEL 4. AXLES: MAKE MODEL 5. WHEELS & TIRES WHEEL SIZE TIRE SIZE TREAD TYPE 6. DRIVE TRAIN 7. FUEL TANK 8. INSTRUMENTS INCLUDED MAKE NUMBER OF GALLONS 9. LIGHTS INCLUDED 10. TURNING DIAMETER 11. DIMENSIONS: WHEEL BASE OVERALL LENGTH OVERALL HEIGHT' OVERALL WIDTH 12. WEIGHT OF UNIT $15.00 Single Permit CITY OF MOUND Mound, Minnesota APPLICATION FOR GAMBLING PERMIT !,3 ' FEB - 5 Ig82 : Name of organization , for a //31 ?v ~-, c. annual/single occasion Date to be used Z/~-'~,-7_~.~! cc/__ Phone Number of Organization Date Organization was organized Purpose of Organization Address organization, hereby applies gambling permit. Type of Gambling to take place: Paddlewheel Yes Tipboard Yes /~ No Raffle Yes /~ No No ~ Location of Gambling: Address: ~i'F '~j'/ C,~j2~' ~ ~"113 Name of Building Owner '~/,~, lq Is the building owned or leased by the organization Date ownership was acquired ! ~ 7/ If leased, expiration date of lease (Copy of lease must accompany application) Gambling Manager: Name of Gambling Manager ~-~/~~- Home address ~/~ ? ~ ~ e_.~' ,~)~ Is Gambling Manager an active member of organization Date membership acquired / Is Gambling Manager paid by the organization for handling the gambling .~//~¢, (The answer to this question must be no - Sec. 43.40) Amount of bond furnished by Gambling Manager .~/~ Name of Company furnishing Bond ,~l~.C~.~_~l , agree to file a copy of the bond with th~ City Clerk. Home Phone ~JT~- ~ ;~ . (Required) (At least $10,OOO.) and we Name of Bank where gambling funds wilJ be kept 5/4';-'~e_. /'~,/~ ~ /~,'~'hO/ (2) Bank Account Number for gambling funds (~',~,~Y/ - ,~ Are funds in the above account mixed with other funds (Answer must be "No") AGREEMENT The ~ ~ hereby agrees that if the license herein Name of App~can~t~m ,. ~ .~~_~ is granted that the ~~ will save the City, its officers Name of Applicant and agents harmless against any claims or actions and the cost of defending any claims or actions arising out of or by reason of the granting of the license or the conduct of any of the activities authorized by the license. It is further agreed that monthly reports shall be furnished the City by the Gambling Manager as directed in the ordinance and the ,,~[j~_~_~'_. ~_~,....~ Name of AppliCant' hereby authorizes the Bank named above as the keeper of gambling funds to allow the City access to the figures and activity of account number ~(~-~/~-listed above. Signed by authorized Officer of Organization The above application is made on behalf of the ~ /~, ~) , and all information given herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date --/~gnature Annual Licenses: Expire on January 31 of each year. Fees are not prorated for licenses purchased after February l. February 3, 1982 REED & POND ATTORNEYS AT LAW P. O. i~OX t57 MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364 PHONE (612) 472-22"~2 ROGER W. REED PAUL L. POND P~r. Hayor and Mound City Council Members 5341 Maywood Road Mound, 1,~N 55364 P~E: Mound Do~ntown Advisory Committee Dear Mayor and Council Members: Enclosed is a survey questionnaire regarding the various preliminary objectives developed by Downtown Advisory Committee as part of its study which was commissioned by Mound Mayor and City Council. The Cormnittee would appreciate it if each of you would rank these objectives in order of priority as indicated on the questionnaire and bring the completed survey with you to our meeting on February 9, 1982 so that this Committee has an indication from the Mayor and City Council for its future direction. This Committee plans to solicit the same input from other organizations, such as Mound Retail Association and Westonka Chamber of Commerce, before defini- tive objectives are finalized. Finally, since this is a Committee commissioned by the Mayor and City Council of Mound for a special purpose, this Committee will seek your opinion on February 9, 1982 as to responsibility for future implementation of our final objectives, and the time period this Committee should remain in existance. Very truly yours, REED & POND PLP: j h enc. cc: Ron Carlson George Stevens Dave Willette Mary Campbell Ron Norstrem Diane Arneson John Royer Donna Quigley Pete Ward SUGGESTED PLANNING OBJECTIVES FOR DOWNTOWN MOUND The following outline presents over 30 objectives for improving downtown Mound. These objectives were developed by the Mound Down- town Advisory Committee after several months of study and discus- sion. At this time, the Committee is seeking input from a cross- section of groups interested in downtown Mound regarding the empha- sis and priority that should be attached to each of these objectives. To assist the Committee, you are asked to take a few minutes and read each o6jective. After reviewing them, please circle one number be- tween 1 and 5 to indicate which statement best describes your atti- tude toward each objective: 1. Very low priority (to be done after all other objectives are completed). 2. Low priority ( to be done when extra resources permit). 3. Medium priority (a needed objective to be done when time and resources permit). 4. High priority. (an important objective to be done as soon as possible). 5. Very high priority (a crucial objective which should be one of the first ones addressed). The results from these surveys will be completely anonymous. The input obtained from different groups will assist the Downtown Ad- visory Committee in developing the second phase of its plan, con- taining prioritized action programs for downtown Mound. Thank you for your time and thoughts. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 ] 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 4 5 PLANNING OBJECTIVES FOR DOWNTOWN MOUND - PRIORITY SURVEY FEBRUARY 1982 Please circle the number indicating the priority you feel should be as- signed to each objective. I. Improvements to Buildings and Structures The need to raze the Anderson Building. The need to plan and proVide technical assistance, to update store fronts, signs, and store rears; and assist in finding financing to assist in such activities. II. Landscaping and Streetscape Improvements A. The need to improve the general appearance of downtown through repainting, and landscaping such as a planting plan for planters, trees, shrubs and furniture (including trash receptacles). B. The need to fence off the railroad crossing signal building. C. The need for maintenance of downtown improvements by the City. D. The need for landscape screening (berms, planters, etc.) between County Road 15 and the parking lot East of Minnesota Federal. E. The need for a downtown informational directory, as well as public toilets, phones and fountains not located in retail businesses. F. The need for highway signs to identify major community facillties. III. Trash/Waste Pickup and Disposal A. The need to cleanup the City property West of the Little League Baseball Field. B. The need to encourage and plan for the upkeep and maintenance of property and structures, and provide for properly screened and enclosed waste disposal facilities. IV. Traffic Circulation and Streets A. The need to take out the stoplight at the intersection of County Roads 15 and IlO. B. The need for the Post Office to develop a plan for the left window drive-in mail drop-off, and diagonal parking on the East side of the building. C. The need to consider alternative traffic patterns, emphasizing the use of alternative streets from County Road 15/110 for ingress/ egress to shopping, D. Reroute County Road 15 so as not to deter convenience traffic, but to solve the problems of a North-South street served by an East- West road. E. The need for street lighting, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and pocket parks along County Road 15 from Commerce to Burger Chef. V. Pedestrian Circulation A. The need for crosswalks to protect Pedestrians (example: near the House of Moy and at Three Points Boulevard/County Road 110.) B. The need for a pedestrian signal on County Road 110 at crosswalk by Ben Franklin Planning Objectives for Downtown Mound Priority Survey February 1982 - Page 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 V I. Pa,r k,,i ,n~ VII. VIII. A. The need for better lightingln parking lots. B. The need to improve the parking lot behing the Mound State Bank. C. The need for better signage identifying parking lots. D. The need for access between the parking lot on County Road 15 and the Super Valu lot across the tracks. City Image and Public Relations A. The need for a single identity or theme for downtown Mound. B. The need to seek other businesses for Mound, and promote locations in the City. Revenue for Development Projects A. The need to sell some of the City's lots to assist in downtown development. IX. Burlington Northern Railroad A. The need to abandon the Burlington Northern siding from Belmont to the Coast to Coast for paved parking and stores. B. The need to study alternative plans for the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. X. Downtown Development Projects XI. A. The need for a public marina behind the Post Office. B. The need to encourage new businesses to locate along Lynwood from Commerce to Belmont. C. The need for more organized retail shopping facilities to be located on or near the lot by Super Valu in the existing downtown area. D. The need for a movie theatre, a restaurant serving liquor, and a motel.in the downtown. E. The need to change the parking lot North of County Road 15 between Minnesota Federa] and Belmont to commercial property for develop- ment. G. The need to develop area around Lake Langdon for open space/busi- ness uses. Housin~ A. The need for elderly housing within the study area. Minutes - Downtown Advisory Committee for Mound MN - January 28,1982 City Hall - 7:00 p.m. Present- Paul Pond, Dave Willette, Orv Huseby, Ron Norstrem, Donna Quigley, Peter Ward, Jerry Longpre Also -Jon Elam, Rob Chelseth, Diane Arneson And in the audience part of the time - Gary Paulsen, Carol Cherry The call to order was postponed until 7;20 p.m. due to the late arrival of members. Chairman Pond reviewed the purpose of the meeting- to listen'to suggestions, comments, and questions from City Manager Jon Elam - as a sort of prep session to the joint meeting of the D.A.C. and the City Council on Tuesdaj/, February 9th, at 8:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the City Hall. Elam said some council members call the committee proposal "the wish list". For a newcomer to the city, he sees the first half of the report as important core data. It is significant- the revelation that 70% of the $$ spent in the city are spent to buy gas and groceries. A giant gap in the report comes in the transition from background material to (boom) proposals (some of which are not related to or supported by the background information). On funding possibilities, maybe the block grant is the only viable possibility with the state of the economy. However, S.B.A. money would also be appropriate and Roger Reed is executive secretary of the "Greater Mound ................. " On the subject of razing the Anderson Building, Elam says that $100,000 worth of equipment is stored there and that a public works and equipment storage facility is needed in the city. Norstrem understands the need for storage but says it doesn't belong on the main street in an abandoned, dilapitated building. Elam said it would cost perhaps $35,000 (from where?) to raze the building and at that point we'd have a hole in the ground. For a few thousand dollars the building could be re-developed and made available for commercial use. Pond said committee will look to the council for direction. Elam predicted the council will refer and defer to the committee. Elam thinks perhaps objective of providing technical assistance for storefronts, etc.. could be more immediate than a longterm goal. The issue is hot now. A revolving loan fund at a reduced interest rate is a possibility that might entice store owners to remodel or redecorate. Pete Ward estimated 66% of local merchants are leasing space from landlords/ some others would like to upgrade, but can't afford the debt service/ and others spend so much time inside their business place that they aren't aware it needs upgrading. On land- and streetscaping, that can proceed if funds can be charged back to the central business district. Somebody needs to coordinate it. What would the theme be? DAC/2 What we need now is a list with $$ and CC attached. Mayne make-up of the committee changes for the next phase. Burlington Northern Railroad would have to be contacted regarding the suggestion of fencing off the signal building. Elam has proposed a halftime maintenance person, likely a retired, interested person - cost of whom k~ould be shared by the City and the C.B.D. Proposals regarding the parking lot north of Cty 15 have to keep in min~that land is leased from the railroad for $6500/ year. They City has its own sign machine, so making new signs can proceed with more specific direction needed. Signs for what? Placed where? Trash pickup and disposal subject proceeding - could also be in domain of proposed maintenance person. NO WAY will the stoplight at the intersection be pulled. Elam related experiences of dealing with Hennepin Cty. traffic.staff. The Mound Post Office will be relocating this year according to Elam. Specs for a new post office are currently being developed in St. Paul. D.A.C. may want to encourage relocation within the Mound C.B.D., perhaps even in the Anderson Bldg. The Mound post office may eventually be a mini-regional facility if offices in St. Boni and/or Spring Park are closed. Politics play a big role. Elam doubts Cty Rd 15 development will ever happen "during our lifetime". Orono has even requested it be named a scenic roadway with a speed limit of 15 m.p.h. '.'. Pedestrian walkways will be completed this summer. A pedestrian signal near the Ben Franklin is costly to install at this point ($4 - 5000). Parking lots can be developed and enhances if costs can be charged back to the C.B.D. It's all a matter of priority. Elam sees the block of Super Valu as the core block in Mound. He foresees its future uses as different from today's uses. Image and public relations needs more specific suggestions and work with the Chamber of Commerce and retail council. Willette expects retail merchants will help accomplish these objectives. Chelseth reminded committee of need to meet with community groups. On seeking other businesses for Mound. Where could they locate? Could we do a land trade with a neighboring community? On selling parcels of land owned.by the City, Nearly every block has a vacant lot, · Many (most) of these parcels are not buildable by the City zoning requirements. Therefore they continue to evade the tax rolls and accummulate assessments of road improvement, sewer, and other projects. "It is a major public policy problem". Approximately 120 parcels. It's a dilenina. It makes Mound among the biggest DAC/3 ownePs oF unusable property among cities in the state. Huseby asked whether land is available for development. re-use and re-development is more likely. Elam responded that Pond inquired regar, di~g the' climate for tax increment financing. a tax-increment district, the school district has to support it. and should the DAC do about it? To establish What can Elam spoke on scuttlebutt of railroad line status. The B.N. has not yet filed for abandonment of the line. 60% of the tonnage on this line is for Tonka Toys. That's 30% of the cars on the line. The tonnage for Hutchinson and 3M out west is lightweight. The idea of a commuter line - light rail would be a boon to Mound. Maybe the capitalists of this community could be interested in such a prospect. "There's nothing magic about running light rail" On the proposal for a public marina - "like evrything lese in Mound, nobody agrees on anything". You go and you talk to Joe Alexander with political support and confidence and resources behind the plan. It's a municipal project for public benefit - not so likely if they think it's a private developer. Discussion on development of housing for the elderly. Archdiocese of St. Paul now in on the development. The meeting with the council will be the opportunity for council members to have input to the plan. Proposals are still merely a draft. These are not the final recommendations. Somebody has to be a lobbyist for the plan - to oversee its fate. Some proposals fall in the domain of other groups, already established. Elam suggested committee draft.la latter to the council telling what we expect at the joint meeting. That they have read the report. That they have thought about their own priorities and the direction they propose for the committee. Suggestion to have council members, DAC members, and other groups fill out priority lists on the proposals, using the format on pp. 66-67. Adjournment came at 9:45 p.m. Diane Arneson, Secretary ..... league January 28, 1982 of minnesota cities TO: City Administrators, Clerks, and Managers FROM: Thomas H. Thelen, Field Representative RE: Proposed OSHA requirements for municipal and industrial fire departments. The formal hearing of the proposed Occupational Safety and Health Act standards for fire departments was conducted on Tuesday, January 26, 1982 in St. Paul. Although many elected city officials, fire chiefs, and firefighters have indicated that they have very strong feelings about another mandated set of regulations being imposed on them, few people showed up to air those feelings at the hearing. As a result, if those feelings are to be conveyed to the hearing examiner they must be made in writing and delivered by mail or in person by 4:30 p.m., February 16, 1982 to: Mr. Richard Luis, Office of Administrative Hearings, 400 Summit Bank Building, 310 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. ~ As part of this memo I am including the summary of the training standards which are being proposed. This summary appeared in the December lOth issue of the Legislative Bulletin of the League. (Special Session Bulletin One). While these proposed rules appear to be very general, they could be the beginning of a process that might impose some very strict, specific requirements in the future. The League has provided testimony regarding the feelings of many officials around the state, as we on the staff have observed to be the consensus, but this issue should not be decided without as many cities commenting as possible. Whatever is the feeling of your firefighters and your city council, please discuss this issue, try to arrive at a consensus opinion and send your written comments to the hearing officer. If you wish to order a complete text of the regulations, a copy of the Federal Register dated September 12, 1980 can be secured from: Ms. Patricia Lorentz, OSHA Division, 444 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55101, (612)297-3254. Time is critical. Please make the necessary number of copies of this memo and circulate them to your mayor, city council, and fire chief immediately. Thank you. Sincerely, /~-- Thomas H. Thelen i~ov~r)Re re'. ntse ati Du,ld, ng.V~80 cedar street, saint paul. minnesota 55101 THT: ara Enclosure [612] 222-2881 33D PROPOSED OStlA STAHDARDS FOR FIREFIGIIT£RS AND FIRE DEPARTHENTS If your city I~as a volunLeer o'f full- time fi re department ~ the Hi nnesota Occupa- tional Safety and tlealth Division is propos- ing the adoption of fire protection stan- dards. A copy of all of the proposed standards may be obtained by writing to: Department of Labor and Industry Occupational Safety and tlealth Division 444 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55101 Please bring these proposed standards to the attention of your city council and firefig~:Lers, especially ti~e pur~ior, con- cerning "Training Requirements" (see following section) which if adopted, will apply to all volunteer and full-time depart- ments that recieve state aid (10 or more persons i~ the department). Are these proposed trainSng standards appropriate for your department? Will the impositior~ of these training standards affect your department's ability to recruit and keep volunteers? Should train- ing standards be developed locally by each department instead of being mandated by the state? These are just some of the questions which need to be asked. -- PI:~OPOSED FIRE BRIGADE TRAINING REQtlIREMENTS (1910.156) 1910.i56 (a) S cope & app!ication. 1910.156(b)(1) Organization 1. This section applies to fire brigades, industrial fire departments, anti private or contractual type fire partments, whenever established by an employer. (Note: By reference, it will also apply to most city fire departments with 10 or mort fire- fighters.) 2. Personal protective equipment re- quirements apply or, ly to members of fire brigades performing intesior structural fire fighting. 1. The employer must prepare and maint;:in an organizati,an-~l statement or written policy that est~blish.-.'s: a. thc existence of tile fire brigz::le; b. thcbasicorganizational strt,c:ure; c. the type, amotlnt and freqt:ency of training to be provided to fire brigade members; d. the expected n:Jmbcr of men;- hers of the fire brigade; c. the functions that the fi:c brigade is to perform- 11 This statement must be available for OSHA inspection and inspection by employees or their designated rcprcsentativ¢. 3. This statement is to be used as a tool to,aid employees in understand- ing their responsibilities as fire brigade members and to help the compliance officer determine if the level of training is consistent with the functions of the fire brigade. I 1910.156(b)(2) Personnel 1. Employees expected to do interior structural fire fighting are to be physically capable of performing duties which may be assigned to them during emergencies. o Fire brigade members will be con- sidered as meeting the "physical capability" requirements of 1910.156 (b)(2) if they are able to perform the functions and duties subject to the training specified in~ 1910.156(c). Physical capability can also be determined by physical performance tests or by a physical examination by an examining physi- cian who is familiar with the fire brigade member's duties. Employees with heart disease, epi- lepsy or emphysema cannot parti- cipate in fire brigade emergency activities unless they have a physi- cian's certificate. Other physical dis- orders which would impair the ability of members to participate in emergency activities can be handled on a case-by-case basis with the advice of a physician familiar with the fire brigade member's duties. o The final fire brigade standard does not address the issue of an employee's right to refuse to perform fire brigade duties; OSHA's position is that, given proper training and fire fighting equipment, fire brigade duties can be performed by physi- cally capable employees. 5. Employees who do not meet the physical capability requirements can still be members of a fire brigade; i.e., assigned to training, recordkeep- lng, fire prevention inspection, main- tenance and fire pump operations. o For employees assigned to fire brigades before 9/15180, these re- requirements become effective 9/15/90; for those assigned after 9/15180, these requirements are effective 12/15/80. 1910.156(c) Training & education 1. Definitions: ao bo Training = the process of making proficient through instructions and hands-on practice in the operation of equipment that is used in the performance of assigned d uties. Education = the process of im- parting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction; education can be accomplished by providing employees with written instructional material; it does not require formal class- room instruction. e Employers must provide training to fire brigade members commensurate with the duties and functions they will be expected to perform. (The type, amount and frequency of training will be as varied as are the purposes for the brigades' organi- zation.) 3. Basic elements to be considered: all fire brigade members should be familiar with exit facilities, location and emergency escape routes for handicapped workers, and the workplace "emergency action plan;" brigade members who are ex- pected to control fires in the incipient stage shall (at a mini- mum) be trained in the use of fire extinguishers, standpipes, and other fire equipment that they are assigned to use; 12 o o o brigade members should also be aware of first aid medical proce- dures and procedures for dealing with special hazards to which they may be exposed; brigade members expected to perform emergency rescue and interior structural fire fighting must, at a minimum, be familiar with the proper techniques in rescue and fire suppression pro- cedures. training and education should include fire protection courses, classroom training, simulated fire situations including "wet dri',ls" and, when feasible, extinguish- ment of actual mock fires. Training must be provided before members perform fire brigade emer- gency activities. Fire brigade leaders and training instructors shall be provided more comprehensive training and educa- tion than general members. Sug- gested publications on training are from Fire Service Training Assoc., NFPA-1041, and International So- ciety of Fire Service Instructors. Fire brigade leaders should demon- strate skills in strategy and tactics; fire suppression and prevention tech- niques, leadership principles, pre- fire planning, and safety practices. Training must be provided at least annually but some functions should be reviewed more often; this is an absolute minimum frequency of 10. 11. 12. 13. training for the simpler fire brigade duties. Fire brigade members who perform interior structural firefighting shall be provided with an education ses- sion or training at least quarterly. Some drills or classroom instruc- tions should be conducted as often as monthly or even weekly to main- tain proficiency. Quarterly training or education may consist of hands-on training, pre- fire planning exercises, classes in the -use of self-contained breathing appa- ratus, discussion of special hazards in the workplace, etc. Quality of training prograhns must be similar to those conducted b~/ fire training schools. Examples of schools/programs are included in the standard. Fire brigade members shall be in- formed of specific hazards such as storage and flammable liquids and gases, toxic chemicals, radioactive sources, and water reactive sub- stances. Fire brigade members must be ad- vised of changes in these special hazards. Written procedures must be made available for inspection by fire brigade members regarding actions to be taken in situations involving the special hazards; these shall be in- cluded in the training and educa- tion program.