1992-05-19NINUTES - COI~ITTEE OF THE ~HOLE - mY 19, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. Members present:
Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Liz Jensen,
Phyllis Jessen, Ken Smith. Also present: Mark Koegler, City
Planner; Ed Shukle, City Manager and Jim Kuehn a local resident.
Mark Koegler, City Planner, addressed the Council on the issue of
accessory structures as they pertain to the shoreland management
ordinance. The consensus of the Council was as follows with regard
to this issue:
Phyllis Jessen indicated that she did not wish to see
boathouses on shoreland.
Ken Smith said he was "torn" and doesn't know with regard to
boathouses.
Mayor Skip Johnson indicated that he did not want to see any
boathouses or structures, that aesthetics were important,
perhaps lock boxes could be placed on shoreland to
contain articles for safe keeping.
Andrea Ahrens said she is "not set" on this issue. She thinks
gazebos, decks, patios, etc., should be permitted because
we are a lake community.
Liz Jensen indicated that she is not in favor of boathouses or
structures on shoreland and possibly they could be set
back from the shoreline.
The general consensus was that decks should be built at grade, if
they are built and could be allowed within a 50 foot setback. All
other structures would not be permitted within the 50 feet and
would have to be set back more than 50 feet. The city planner will
bring this information back to the Planning Commission at its next
work session. Skip Johnson requested that the Planning Commission
take a look at the idea of driveway permits.
Mark Koegler, City Planner, addressed the Council on the zoning
modifications. The Council went through the minutes of the
February 10th public hearing which indicated the major issues in
the proposed zoning code amendments. More information was
requested on lot sizes. This information will be brought back to
the next Committee of the Whole ~eeting. The City Council agreed
to establish the public hearing date on the zoning code amendments,
that date is Tuesday, August 11, 1992 at 7:30 PM, Mound City Hall.
"After the Fact" permits were discussed. The consensus was to have
the building official present a complete summary of permit charges
particularly as they pertain to "after the fact" situations. This
information will be presented at the next Committee of the Whole
meeting.
The level of contribution to the Mound Volunteer Fire Relief
Association Pension Program was discussed. More information will
be discussed on this matter at the next Committee of the Whole
meeting when the Council meets with the Fire Relief Pension Board.
MINUTES - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MAY 19, 1992, CONT'D.
The discussion on advisory commission appointments and
reappointments was continued until the next Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Artwork for the City council chambers was continued until the next
Committee of the Whole meeting.
Discussion on the LMCD Lake Access Task Force was continued until
the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
Ed Shukle, City Manager, reported on the LMCD environment
committee.
Ed Shukle, City Manager, presented information with regard to a
revised water shut off policy. He indicated that due to
administrative costs in conducting the present water shut off
program, it is necessary to take a look at changing how we deal
with delinquent utility accounts. John Norman, Finance Director
and Greg Skinner, Water and Sewer Superintendent, have recommended
that the present system of turning water off when payment is not
made should be eliminated and the City should go to an assessment
program where assessments are made once a year on delinquent
utility accounts. The Council consensus was to proceed with this
policy. The city manager will present an amended ordinance and
other information at a later date.
The city manager reviewed with the Council the 1992 legislative
session results.
Upon motion by Smith, carried by Jensen and carried unanimously,
the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
i~seCtfu, lly submitted,
City Manager
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