2002-02-13MOUND CITY COUNCIL .MINUTES
FEBRUARY 13, 2002
The City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota, met in special session on
Wednesday, February 13, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers at 5341
Road in said City.
Maywood
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel, Councilmembers Bob Brown, Mark Hanus, David
Osmek and Peter Meyer.
Others Present: City Planner, Bruce Chamberlain; City Attorney John Dean; City
Manager, Kandis Hanson; City Clerk, Bonnie Ritter, Community Development Director,
Sarah Smith; City Engineer, John Cameron; Jim Prosser of Ehlers & Associates; Police
Chief, Len Har. rell; John Beise, Tom Stokes, Frank Weiland
1. OPEN MEETING
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. INTRODUCTIONS
People in attendance introduced themselves to others atthe meeting.
3. REVIEW DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
Jim Prosser of Ehlers & Associates let the discussion on future downtown
redevelopment efforts, The Council reaffirmed that the purpose of the redevelopment
efforts was to address problems including the function and appearance of downtown
and to provide a basis for reinvestment. The Council agreed that the City needs to play
a role in soliciting redevelopment proposals.
4. DIRECTION TO PROJECT TEAM FOR REDEVELOPMENT STRAT.EGIES
Bruce Chamberlain reviewed the history of the Mound Visions Plan.
One major change in the present plan is the indication that the Council would permit
smaller "sub-area" redevelopment proposals in the next round of proposals. The
Project Team will be preparing Request for Proposal guidelines for the Council to review
at their March meeting. After review it is expected that the Council will seek community
and Planning Commission feedback prior to finalizing the Request for Proposal process
and guidelines.
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
5. ADJOURN
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Osmek to adjourn at 8:38 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Mayor Pat Meisel