1998-10-20MINUTES-COMMITTEE OF THE VOtOLE-OCTOBER 20, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Jensen, Hanus, Weycker and
Ahrens (arrived at 7:40 p.m.). Absent and Excused: Polston. Also Present: John Cameron,
City Engineer; Gino Businaro, Finance Director; and Ed Shukle, City Manager.
Liz Jensen became Acting Mayor until Ahrens arrived.
Proposed Wara Development in Minnetrista
Wara has requested, through the City of Minnetrista, that their proposed development along the
Mound/Minnetrista boundary be provided with water and sanitary sewer service.
City staff has been in contact with Minnetrista city staff and Wara regarding this matter.
Engineering studies have been done which indicate that service can be provided to this development
from Mound assuming that issues related to utilities be addressed by the developer and the City of
Minnetrista.
The City Council consensus was to continue to pursue the matter and obtain some additional
information relating to siting a flew well in the western area of Mound and also locating additional
water storage for the area.
'Possible Purchase of Balboa Property_ Adjacent to Lost Lake
Ed Shukle indicated that the property between the SuperAmerica and Lost Lake is for sale. The-.
issue of buying the property was discussed and whether the City could afford to purchase it as it
relates to the furore development of the Lost Lake site. Further research into this matter will take
place and more discussion will occur at a later date.
Annual Christmas Party_
It was suggested that Sunday, December 13, 1998 be the date for the annual Christmas party. A
location will be sought and confirmed.
Lost Lake Improvement Pro|ect - Groundbreaking Ceremony
The date suggested is Tuesday, November 10, 1998, 8:30 a.m., at the Lost Lake site.
1999 Budget
The Council consensus was to address this issue at a special meeting on Monday, November 16,
1998, 7:30 p.m., and continue discussion, if necessary, at the Committee of the Whole meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 1998, 7:30 p.m.
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Other Business
Shukle reported on the street light matter on Cambridge Lane. He indicated that NSP has been out
and removed the shields so that light can shine on the Byrnes'property and the Heitz property but
not the Flatten or Sollie property.
Upon motion by Jensen, seconded by Ahrens and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Manager