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1996-06-18MINUTES- COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. JUNE lg, 1996 Members present: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Mark Hanus, Phyllis Jessen and Liz Jensen. Also present: Ed Shukle, City Manager; Jim Fackler, Parks Director; Jon Sutherland, Building Official; John Cameron, City Engineer; Bruce Chamberlain, Economic Development Coordinator and the following interested persons: Marilyn Byrnes, Bev Botko, Sandi Dorsett, Muriel Keenlyne, Dorothy and Bill Netka, Charles Nungesser, Jennifer Schulke, Jean Stortz, Judy Sathre, Patty Miller, Sue Cathers, Dave Willette, Gerry Dodds, Gary Christensen, Tom Casey, Paul Meisel, Ron Moore, Nancy Walsh, Margaret Hanson, Scott Lindquist, Stephen Kakos, John Hughes, Jo and Jerry Longpre, Myrna Holden, Mike Mueller, Jerry Clappsaddle. Mayor Polston opened the meeting and stated the first item of business was a presentation by Bruce Chamberlain, Economic Development Coordinator; John Cameron, City Engineer and Ed Shukle, City Manager regarding the Mound Visions Program. 1.0 MOUND VISIONS PROGRAM Ed Shukle, City Manager, provided background on the history of the Mound Visions Program. He indicated that it began with a study done in 1990. Subsequent to the study, the Visions Program was put together by Bruce Chamberlain and a number of community volunteers in the areas of business development, promotions and land use/aesthetics. Shukle stated that two projects were of immediate attention: 1. Lost Lake Improvement Project; and 2. Auditor's Road Improvement Project. He briefly explained each and then introduced Bruce Chamberlain who then went into detail on the Lost Lake Improvement project. Following Mr. Chamberlain's presentation, questions were raised from the audience. John Cameron, City Engineer reviewed the Auditor's Road Project. Questions were also addressed to him regarding that project. There was concern expressed from the audience with regard to the following issues: e 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Too much parking. Pedestrian unfriendliness related to being able to get around with mototized traffic along the new Auditor's Road. Lack of detail on relocation of County Road 15. Lack of discussion with local businesses regarding relocation of County Road 15. Impressed with the concept. Exciting for Mound to have these projects underway. Overall gratification with regard to both projects. More communication needed from the Economic Development Commission to the Planning Commission and Parks and Open Space Commission. Following the presentation and discussion, Mayor Polston indicated that future Planning Commission and Parks and Open Space Commission meetings can be attended by the presenters to further update the project as well as solicit further input on both projects. All people present were thanked for attending. They were given a pamphlet showing the overall concept plan for downtown Mound. Minutes - Committee of the Whole - June 18, 1996 1.1 PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT PROCESS Councilmember Mark Hanus stated that based upon recent action on an application for a Public Lands Permit, that there was some confusion as to the City's stance and approach to dealing with encroachments on Commons. Following some discussion and having :Ion Sutherland, Building Official and Jim Fackler, Parks Director address the methods by which they are inventorying and bringing applications forward, it was the consensus to pursue the non-building type encroachments on a regular basis and leaving buildings or major structures to be dealt with at a later date. Perhaps, by that time, recommendations will be forwarded from the Commons Task Force on the encroachments issue. 1.2 CITY OF MOUND PROVIDING BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES TO ST. BONIFACI-US. City Manager Ed Shukle presented some information with regard to a request from the city of St. Bonifacius regarding the City of Mound providing building inspection services to St. Boni. Following the presentation, the Council discussed the matter and thought it was a good idea. There were some concerns expressed with regard to additional cost to the City of Mound. It was suggested that the current building inspection fees be reviewed for possible increases to cover additional costs that would be experienced by the City of Mound. The Council consensus was to pursue serving St. Bonifacius with building inspection services. 1.3 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING The Central Business District Parking program was briefly discussed. Councilmember Mark Hanus and City Manager Ed Shulde reviewed the meetings that have taken place over the past several months regarding a subcommittee who is to look at possibly, modifying the existing CBD parking program. They indicated that nothing has changed and that it appeared that the existing formula should stay in place until the Mound Visions program is implemented which will determine the need for public parking on a business/city basis. 1.4 PROPERTY AT 2509 COMMERCE BLVD. This property was briefly discussed and was taken under advisement. 1.5 NEXT MEETING There being no other business, it was noted that there will be no July meeting of the Committee of the Whole. The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 7:30 PM. 2 Minutes - Committee of the Whole -June 18, 1996 Upon motion by Jessen, seconded by Jensen and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 PM.