HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000056_pg133MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 11, 1981
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Julienne Sprunck, 2649 Louisa, stated that he
moved to Mounds View 3 1/2 years ago because it
was pleasant and quiet. He talked about the noise
from trucks that had been parked on the Burlington
Northern property near his home. Further that he
was opposed to the changing of the present
Ordinance.
Robert Shelquist, 8025 Fairchild, asked why the
Ordinance is being changed at this time. It was
stated that it had been requested by the people.
He stated that 15 out of 17 persons that had signed
in at the April 27, 1981, Meeting had been in
opposition to the changing of the Ordinance. He
read many exerpts from Ordinance 67 that had been
adopted in 1960. He further stated that Zoning
Ordinances from 1968, 1970, 1972, and 1974, had
precluded or prevented the parking of truck
vehicles in residential areas. He stated that he
feels that there is a small majority of people
who want the Ordinance changed. He talked about
financial aspects, limiting the sale of homes.
He further stated that he opposes any change to
the present Ordinance.
Councilmember Doty stated that he is concerned
regarding tractors running during the night that
would become a nuisance. Further he discussed the
parking of boats, travel trailers, campers, motor
homes etc. Further that many people park vans
which are used as part of their work. He stated
that he does not want to restrict people from
using their property in a restrictive way. He
state that people should file complaints when
things become a problem so that the problem can
be resolved. Further, that this Ordinance for
trucking has not been an enforceable one.
Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive, stated that he does
not feel that it's a valid argument that they
cannot enforce the Ordinance. He thinks that it
would not be good to rescind the Ordinance that
benefits the majority of the people within the City.
Further that people who want the Ordinance
rescinded should go through the Charter process.
Betty Shelquist, 8025 Fairchild, stated that she
feels that the Ordinance can be enforced. She
stated that the PCA could enforce violations.
Further that there are State Standards regarding
noise abatement. She feels that the City Council
has the responsibility to enforce the Standards.
She talked about residents that do not have trucks.
She talked about sections of the 1960 Ordinance.
Further discussed noise, unsightliness and drop in