HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000035_pg138October 15, 1974 Page 4
Mayor Neisen stated that he felt the storage of Mr. Christy's boats in the
accessory garage would benefit the community in terms of appearance.
Councilman Baumgartner stated that the Planning Commission has requested
the attorney to examine the definition of garages and accessory buildings
and to present any changes that might eliminate the ambiguity.
Councilman Baumgartner recommended that the Council approve the subdivision
request of Mr. Bruce Lawson, 2332 Laport Drive.
Attorney Meyers stated that the Council should be sure that the sale of
this subdivided land is consummated so that a separate 40 foot subdivision
is not created.
MSP (Baumgartner- Johnson) To approve Mr. Lawson's subdivision request
creating a 85' X 210' lot and a 40' X 210' lot subject to application and
payment of proper fees, preservation of existing easements and special
assessments, and receipt of a fileable deed transferring the latter lot from
Bruce Lawson to Dale Solbreken.
5 Ayes
Councilman Pickar asked Mr. Lawson what the relation of his buildings would
be to the new lot line.
Mr. Lawson stated that his garage would be moved to satisfy city code. He
noted that his lot could not really be subdivided and that by transferring
this land his neighbor, Mr. Solbreken, could create two 82.5' lots.
MSP (Neisen-Johnson) To approve the issuance of a special use permit to
Mr. John Westling as recommended by the Planning Commission in their
September 25, 1974, minutes.
5 Ayes
Councilman Pickar's Report
Councilman Pickar gave a report on the Lakeside Park Commission meeting.
He noted that a new sign will be erected this fall in the park to indicate
that Mounds View is a co -owner of the park, that the City of Spring Lake
Park will flood this winter to condition the ice for skating, and that the
Commission is considering the purchase of vandalism insurance.
Attorney Meyers' Report
Attorney Meyers stated that purchase of the Minor property was now complete
but that approval was necessary for payment of the city's pro -rata share of
the 1974 taxes. He stated there is approximately $16,000.00 in outstanding
special assessments that the city must either decide to pay yearly from the
General Fund or to abate.
MSP (Neisen- Hodges) To authorize signing of a check payable to M & E Realty
for $1,262.63 for the city's pro -rata share of 1974 taxes on the Minor
property.
5 Ayes
Attorney Meyers presented the city's new seal which includes the title
"City of Mounds View ". He asked that the Council consider whether to
include funding of Project 1973 - 2,3,5, and 6 and 1974 -1 in the up- coming
bond sale for 1973 -4.