2005-02-28
MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2005
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in special
session on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of City
Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers Bob Brown, David Osmek, Mike
Specht and John Beise.
Others Present: Geoff Michael, Jorj Ayaz, David Miller, Mike Mueller, Gregg Raines,
Cklair Hasse, Becky Glister, John Schwingler and Community Development Director
Sarah Smith.
1. Open Meeting
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and stated that the purpose for
the meeting was to meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the 2005 projects
list. Meisel requested that Planning Commission Chair Geoff Michael run the meeting.
2. 2005 Work Rules and Project List
The first discussion item was the Planning Commission Work Rules. Significant
discussion took place regarding the attendance policy procedures set forth in the work
rules including the involvement of the City Manager in the event there are recurring
absences on behalf of Commission members. Current rules indicate that the Chair and
Council Liaison are involved in member discussions regarding absenteeism. Staff was
directed to refer the matter to an upcoming City Council meeting and prepare proposed
revisions to reference a 20 percent absentee rate and inclusion of the City Manager
along with the Council Liaison and Planning Commission Chair with regards to future
absentees. The policy would also apply to the Docks and Parks Commission.
The following projects were prioritized for Planning Commission review for 2005:
1. Nonconforming structures
2. Accessory buildings and uses
3. Exterior storage
4. Required yards and open space.
The Council and Planning Commission deferred discussion on nonconforming
structures including the definition of "expansion vs. improvement" and the 2004 state
statute amendments until the April 2"d land use training seminar is held.
Significant discussion about the current exterior storage regulations took place including
enforcement activities. Smith will invite Police Chief Kurtz to attend an upcoming
Commission meeting and will obtain model and/or sample ordinances from other
communities. Smith also indicated that the building construction regulations regarding
project completion and timelines merit discussion.
Staff will coordinate the preparation of ordinance amendments for ground cover and
sedimentation control and driveway surfacing.
Staff reminded members of the City Council and Planning Commission about the
upcoming Governmental Training Service (GTS) to be held on Saturday, April 2, 2005
at the Mound Public Safety Building.
The 30 percent hardcover provision for waiver of platting applications was discussed.
3. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
Mayor Pat Meisel