1998-05-19MINUTES - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MAY 19, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Polston, Hanus, Jensen,
Weycker and Ahrens.
Also Present: Mark Koegler, City Planner; John Cameron, City Engineer; and Ed Shukle, City
Manager.
Update of the City_ of Mound's Comprehensive Plan
Ed Shukle introduced this subject. He indicated that the State Legislature, in 1995, amended the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act requiring municipalities to update their comprehensive plans. The
last time Mound's comprehensive plan was updated was in 1990. Basically the update will follow
some of the same elements that were used in the 1990 plan but a new feature is the requirement for
a stormwater management plan. The plan must be completed by December 31, 1998, however, the
City Planner has indicated that extensions are likely to be granted that would allow the plan to be
submitted in the first or second quarter of 1999.
Mark Koegler, City Planner, presented an outline of how the comprehensive plan update process
would be conducted. The majority of the elements would be completed by Mr. Koegler and his
office. The stormwater management plan element would be completed by the City Engineer. John
Cameron, City Engineer, indicated that a member of their firm, Dan Parks, would be the key person
working on this document.
The cost of the City Planner' s work will not exceed $15,500. The stormwater management plan will
not exceed $39,800 for a total plan cost of $55,300.
Shukle indicated that $3,510 will be coming from a grant from the Metropolitan Council. This will
be applied against the $15,500. He also mentioned that the City Council will be considering a storm
water utility ordinance at the May 26 meeting which would be the source to cover the cost of the
stormwater management plan.
Council consensus was that they were not pleased with the mandate by the Legislature but realize
that there really isn't any choice but to complete the comprehensive plan update. The Council
directed to proceed with the City Planner and the City Engineer preparing the comprehensive plan
update.
Upcoming Public Hearing on the Proposed Storm Water Utility_ Ordinance
Ed Shukle presented the insert that was included in the Spring issue of the City newsletter regarding
the public hearing on the proposed storm water utility ordinance. He briefly reviewed the issue with
the Council and discussed how to present the subject at the hearing. The Council suggested that Dan
Parks, McCombs Frank Roos also be at the hearing to answer any questions relating to the storm
water management plan which is something that the utility will pay for as part of the comprehensive
plan update.
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Cable TV Franchise Renewal
Ed Shukle indicated that the Cable TV franchise is up for renewal in 1998. He indicated that Mound
has been working with an attorney on the drafting of the franchise documents. This attorney is also
representing the cities of Wayzata, Chanhassen and Waconia. The informal review process has been
followed and the City Council will be asked to review the franchise documents and to consider
renewing the franchise with Triax Cablevision. Shukle indicated that notice of the item on the
agenda was published in the City Newsletter but the Council may want to schedule a public hearing
on the matter.
Cigarette Licensing - What do we do beyond 5/31/987
Ed Shukle asked the Council if they wanted to pursue the adoption of the new ordinance on tobacco
and regulation of the sale of tobacco products. Shukle indicated that the City must adopt the
ordinance or turn the licensing function over to Hennepin County. The Council was interested in
the County taking over this responsibility and asked staff to contact them regarding their fees and
to report back at the May 26 meeting when the ordinance will be considered. Staff is to notify the
licensees that this item will be on Tuesday's agenda.
Update on Minnetonka Boat Rental
Shukle reported that the DNR is conducting appraisals of the properties being considered for a
possible public access at this site. The owners of residential property in the area have also
indicated that they are interested in selling their property and appraisals are being done on this
location as well. More information will be available at a later date.
Annual Meeting of City_ Council and Advisory_ Commissions
There is no interest in pursuing this at this time.
Other Business
Items discussed included a dock site issue on Paradise Lane, tree removal on commons, storm
damage to a boathouse on Island View Drive and whether or not it needs a variance, data on the
streamlining of variances, park vacancy and the annual park tour. Mayor Polston excused himself
as he had another commitment. It was also the consensus not to have a Committee of the Whole
meeting in July.
It was noted that the next Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 1998,
7:30 p.m.
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Upon motion by Jensen, seconded by Hanus and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Manager
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