1995-08-08Mound City Council Minutes
August 8, 1995
MINUTES- MOUND CITY COUNCIL MEETING- AUGUST 8, 1995
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, August 8, 1995, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road,
in said City.
Persons in attendance: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Mark
Hanus, Liz Jensen, Phyllis Jessen, City Attorney Curt Pearson, City Engineer John
Cameron, City Planner Mark Koegler, Building Official Jon Sutherland, City Manager
Edward J. Shukle, Jr., Liquor Store Manager Joel Krumm, Acting City Clerk Linda Strong.
The following interested citizens were also present: Mark Saliterman, Robert A. Williams,
Phil and Eva Hasch, Helen Eiss, Vera Frahm, Bob Seeger, Robert Schumack, Bob
Nelson, John Edewaard, Eric Gustavson, Marsha Smith, Chet Harrison, Lorrie Ham,
Sharon Cook, Scott Bryce, Jim Bedell, Dudley Bartholow.
The Mayor opened the meeting, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 25, 1995.
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously, the
Minutes of the July 25, 1995 meeting were approved.
1.2
PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #95-19: MARK A. SALITERMAN, 5211 SHORELINE
DRIVE, LOTS 7-20 & 26-35, PID #13-117-24 34 0073. CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR DRIVE IN BANKING FACILITY.
City Planner Mark Koegler informed the Council that Mr. Saliterman is seeking approval
of a conditional use permit and the issuance of variances to allow construction of a new
free-standing Norwest Bank building in the parking lot area of Shoreline Plaza, next to
Hardee's Restaurant. The proposed bank will contain approximately 3600 square feet
and will have a drive-in facility that includes 4 teller lanes and 1 ATM lane. Approval of
a conditional use permit involves submittal and review of a site plan and a grading plan,
drainage plan, lighting plan and landscaping plan. The B-1 Business District allows for
a drive-in retailing establishment. The requested variances include parking space count
and space size, sign placement, impervious cover and distance between drive-in facilities
and residential uses.
The Mayor opened the public hearing asking if there was anyone present who wished to
speak regarding this item.
Bob Nelson, owner of Hardee's Restaurant, stated he was concerned about the loss of
the open area used to drive between the center and the restaurant. He would like to
apply to the City to consider approval for a driveway out of Hardee's onto Eden Road.
There are curb cuts already present. He is in favor of the bank being built there. There
were no more comments from the attendance. The Mayor closed the public hearing and
turned it back to the Council for action.
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City Attorney Curt Pearson stated item "B" in the resolution that read.."Grading, drainage
and erosion control plans shall be reviewed by the Watershed District" should read to say
'..plans shall be reviewed and approved as conditioned by the Watershed District"
Councilmember Ahrens moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution as
amended.
RESOLUTION #95-77
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A DRIVE-IN BANKING
FACILITY IN THE B-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONING
DISTRICT AT 5211 SHORELINE DRIVE, LOTS 7-20 & 26-35,
PID #13-117-24 34 0072, P&Z #95-19
Mark Saliterman approached the Council regarding item "B" in the resolution stating that
the Watershed District could be tough to please. He asked that the Watershed District
not be given full authority over these issues. Could the City be the approving agent?
City Attorney Curt Pearson stated that the Watershed District has a right to condition the
permit.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.3
PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #95-30: ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2451
FAIRVlEW LANE, TRACTS l-G, RLS 739 & P/BLOCK 2, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT
D, PID 24-117-24 12 0014, 0058 & 0059. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
PARKING LOT EXPANSION.
City Planner Mark Koegler informed the Council that St. John's Lutheran Church, together
with Independent School District #277 has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
for the construction of a new parking lot and an expansion of a current lot to be built
between the church and Shirley Hills School. Chet Harrison of Clark Engineering
presented the Council with a landscape plan and discussed with the Council the removal
and planting of trees. Approval was recommended by the Planning Commission and
Staff.
Councilmember Jessen moved and Councilmember Jensen seconded the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION #95-78
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A CHURCH LOCATED WITHIN THE R-1 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PARKING LOT FOR ST.
JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 2450 WILSHIRE BLVD. AND
2451 FAIRVlEW LANE, TRACTS A THROUGH G,
INCLUSIVE, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 739, & THAT
PART OF BLOCK 2, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT D, PID'S 24-117-
24 12 0014, 0058 AND 0059. P&Z CASE #95-30
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The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.4
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CHANGE THE USE FROM MOTOR FUEL STATION TO MINOR AUTO REPAIR
AND OPEN SALES LOT AT 4831 SHORELINE DRIVE.
City Planner Mark Koegler informed the Council that since 1969 the subject property has
received 9 different conditional use permits accounting for all of the allowed uses on the
parcel. The ones in use now are: minor auto repair, tire repair, valve jobs, service
maintenance on vehicles, gas welding, open sales lot (not to exceed 10 autos). The
request is to approve these uses for a minor auto repair facility listing the above uses with
conditions. The facility will no longer pump auto fuel. The Mayor opened the public
hearing asking if anyone wished to speak to the Council on this item.
Jim Bedell, property owner across Bartlett Blvd. from subject property, stated he was in
favor of the use of this property.
Phil Hasch, 4804 Northern Road, stated he lived close to the business and that the
property is neater since the new owner came. He encouraged the Council to vote for it.
There being no more comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing and returned the
item to the Council.
City Attorney Curt Pearson suggested that item #2 of the resolution should drop "It is
further recommended" to just say "Approval of the uses is subject to the following
conditions:'.
Councilmember Hanus moved and Councilmember Ahrens seconded the following
resolution as amended:
RESOLUTION #95-79
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A MINOR AUTO FACILITY
AND OPEN SALES LOT IN THE B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS
ZONING DISTRICT FOR SHORELINE AUTOMOTIVE, 4831
SHORELINE DRIVE, LOTS 1-4, 21 & PART OF 5 & 20,
BLOCK 1, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT A, PID 13-117-24 44 0014,
P&Z CASE #95-28.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.5
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION TO MODIFY A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ADDITION TO A MUNICIPAL WELL
HOUSE (FIRE DEPARTMENT STORAGE AREA) AT 2415 WILSHIRE BLVD.
Jon Sutherland, Building Official, informed the Council that the Planning Commission and
staff recommended approval. The Mayor opened the public hearing asking if there was
anyone present who wished to speak on this issue. There was no one. The Mayor
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closed the public hearing and returned the item to the Council. Councilmem ber Jensen
asked the fire department representative what was to be stored in the addition. The reply
was tables and chairs.
Councilmember Ahrens moved and Councilmember Jensen seconded the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION #95-80
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MODIFICATION TO A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ADDITION TO
A MUNICIPAL WELL HOUSE BUILDING TO BE USED AS
A STORAGE BUILDING WITHIN THE R-1 SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE MOUND FIRE
DEPARTMENT AT 2415 WlLSHIRE BLVD., LOTS 9-13,
BLOCK 3, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT D, PID #24-117-24 21 0034,
P&Z CASE #95-23.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.6
CASE #94-44: REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF VARIANCE,
RESOLUTION #94-102, BY DUDLEY BARTHOLOW, 5926 BEACHWOOD ROAD,
PART OF LOT 47, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION 168, PID ~23-117-24 13 0023.
Jon Sutherland, Building Official stated that the Planning Commission and staff had
recommended approval.
Councilmember Jessen moved and Councilmember Ahrens seconded the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION #95-81
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION
OF RESOLUTION #94.102 APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR
LOT FRONTAGE, LOT WIDTH, AND A FRONT YARD
SETBACK TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
DWELLING AT 5926 BEACHWOOD ROAD, PART OF LOT
47, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #168, PID #23-117-24 13
0023.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.7 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
There were none.
1.8 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC UTILITIES (SANITARY SEWER,
WATERMAIN AND STORM SEWER) IN THE NEW SUBDIVISION OF PELICAN
POINT.
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John Cameron, City Engineer, stated the developer of Pelican Point had installed the
sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer and has requested the City take ownership.
There is a bond for one year maintenance and warranty. City Attorney Curt Pearson
stated that this resolution does not approve any other items to be installed in the right-of-
way. Separate consideration would be needed for further utility installation on easements.
Councilmember Ahrens moved and Councilmember Jensen seconded the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION ~95-82
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES
(SANITARY SEWER, WATERMAIN AND STORM SEWER) IN
THE NEW SUBDIVISION OF PELICAN POINT.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.9
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION,
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL AND
RELOCATION OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR THE
TRANSMISSION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS OR RELATED SERVICES IN THE
PUBLIC GROUND OF THE CITY OF MOUND.
City Attorney Curt Pearson informed the Council that the League of Minnesota Cities has
proposed an ordinance regarding the installation, etc., of telecommunication equipment.
The League states that cities adopting a uniform ordinance will create a comfortable
environment in which telecommunications companies can operate. Mayor Polston
inquired if this had gone through the Planning Commission. It had not. He recommended
and the council agreed it be given to the Planning Commission to research as it involves
land use.
1.10 COMMONS TASK FORCE UPDATE - MARK GOLDBERG
Mark Goldberg, Chair of the Commons Task Force, reviewed with the Council the task
force's process, groups, survey results, problems and desires. He said the task force is
now preparing a 'quantitative survey" asking specific questions and it will be presented
to the Council for approval. He stated most of the complaints came from the abutters.
Goldberg commented that the idea of sblling the commons to the abutters came up. City
Attorney Curt Pearson stated that it would not happen, as the City is unable to sell this
property.
1.11
PAYMENT OF BILLS.
MOTION by Councilmember Jensen, seconded by Jessen to authorize
payment of the bills on the pre-list in the amount of $304,609.89, when funds
are available. By roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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1.12
INFORMATION AL/MISCELLAN EOUS
C.
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DEPARTMENT HEADS MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 1995.
LMCD REPRESENTATIVE'S MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 1995.
COMMONS TASK FORCE MINUTES OF JULY 25, 1995.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 13,
1995.
INFORMATION FROM GABRIEL JABBOUR, ORONO COUNCILMEMBER
RE: LMCD BUDGET FOR 1996.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 24, 1995.
REMINDER: NCL PHOENIX CONFERENCE - EARLY REGISTRATION IS
SUGGESTED. PLEASE ADVISE ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
ATTENDING.
REMINDER: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, AUGUST 15,
1995, 7:30 PM, CITY HALL.
A LETTER DATED AUGUST 1, 1995, FROM PHIL KLEIN AND TOM AUNE
RE: THE RELEASE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY IN THREE
POINTS AREA FROM LAST CITY COUNCIL MEETING. THEY ARE
WITHDRAWING THEIR REQUEST BUT HAVE REQUESTED THE CITY
COUNCIL DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY AS A NATURE CONSERVATION
AREA (NCA), SINCE THIS ITEM WAS TABLED UNTIL 8/22/95,
DO YOU WISH TO HAVE THIS LATEST REQUEST PLACED ON THAT
AGENDA? PLEASE ADVISE.
Attest: Acting City Clerk V
MOTION by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.
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