1991-10-15MINDTE$ - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - OCTOBER 15, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 7 PM. Members present: Mayor
Johnson, Councilmemb~rs Ahrens, Smith, Jessen and Jensen. Also
present: City Manager Ed Shukle, Police Chief Len Harrell, Mrs.
John Flaherty, Parker Hodges and Finance Director John Norman.
A discussion was held on the existing curfew ordinance. The City
Manager pointed out that the city clerk and police chief had
prepared some information for this item which included:
The existing ordinance.
The proposed amendments made by the Council per their
instructions of the September 17, 1991 Committee of the
Whole meeting.
An amendment as recommended by the police chief.
Upon discussion of the ordinance, the Council accepted the
amendment as recommended by the police chief which addresses the
age limitations, times that persons can be on the streets,
highways, public grounds, etc., and repeals the reference to
designated times of the year with the standard 10 PM to 5 AM
schedule all year round. The ordinance also addresses ages 15-17
and changes the schedule to 12 midnight to 5 AM all year round.
The City Council directed the city manager to have the attorney
prepare the amendment in ordinance form to be considered at a
public hearing on November 12, 1991. He is also to notify the
school district regarding their possible interest in this matter
so that they may attend the public hearing.
Possible changes to the ordinances regulating dogs and other
animals was discussed. Council reviewed a draft of an ordinance
adding Section 456:26 to the city code regarding leashing and
clean up after dogs or animals and agreed that they would like to
see this ordinance put into effect in the City of Mound. They
directed the city'manager to have the city attorney prepare it
for a public hearing which is to be scheduled for November 26,
1991. Council then went further into discussing this matter. By
reviewing Section 455:10, dealing with dog nuisances indicating
that they would like to have the phrase "at night" be deleted
from the second sentence referencing a dog barking or crying.
They also looked at Section 456:80, with regard to impoundment
fees and suggested that the second occurrence within a year
should be fined at $55 and that the third and subsequent
impoundments within one year have an additional $15 tacked on
each time. The language dealing with fourth and subsequent
impounds would be deleted. The city manager was directed to have
these changes placed on the agenda for the public hearing
November 26, 1991.
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The 1992 Proposed Budget was presented by Ed Shukle, City
Manager. He highlighted the Budget Message at the beginning of
the proposed budget and discussed all of the funds that are
covered within the proposed operating budget. Questions were
asked concerning the following:
Unfunded liability of the Pension Fund
Background information with regard to the Fire Relief
Pension Association contribution
Capital Improvement Fund
The Water Fund and future improvements including lead
paint removal and repainting of water tower on
Evergreen Lane, watermain replacements and water meter
system
Sewer rate increase proposal
The Council agreed to discuss the proposed budget in more detail
at the next Committee of the Whole meeting anticipating the
public hearings which are scheduled for Monday, December 2, 1991
and if needed Tuesday, December 10, 1991.
Finance Director John Norman presented a memorandum dated October
15, 1991 dealing with a proposed computer upgrade. He indicated
that the City's current computer system is near capacity. He
also indicated that Computoservice, the City's computer vendor,
has moved to a newer and faster operating system known as UNIX.
He indicated that Computoservice will no longer write software
for the existing computer system and the City is in the position
where they are being forced to change systems. Mr. Norman and
City Manager Ed Shukle recommended that the City upgrade the
computer system through Computoservice on the software and
Ameridata, through the state contract on the hardware, and to
purchase the system at an estimated cost of $60,000 from the
City's Capital Improvement Fund, known as Fund 30. There was a
considerable amount of discussion by the Council with regard to
spending approximately $60,000 at this time out of the Capital
Improvement Fund. Discussion focused on whether the General Fund
ought to pay back the Capital Improvement Fund with interest over
a 3-5 year period, pay for the equipment out of Fund 30 without
any repayment or lease the equipment through a financing company.
The finance director will be researching these issues and will be
bringing back a recommendation at the regular meeting of October
22, 1991.
Crosswalk striping was briefly discussed. Councilmember Phyllis
Jessen indicated that she had heard from some of the business
community that there ought to be crosswalks painted at the
intersection of Commerce Blvd. and Lynwood Blvd. on Lynwood. The
city manager is to check on this. Also discussed was
prioritizing crosswalks and where they ought to be in the City.
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Goal Setting/Team Building follow up and any future meetings was
briefly discussed. This matter was continued to the next
Committee of the Whole meeting.
Council briefly talked about its mission statement and how
visible that should be.
The annual Christmas Party was discussed. It was the consensus
to have a party and to schedule it at the Mound VFW, similar to
what took place the last two years.
A tour of the Resource Recovery Facility at Knutson Services,
Inc. was briefly discussed. The city manager indicated that a
tour had been arranged for Saturday, October 19th. Council
consensus was to postpone this due to schedule conflicts.
Artwork for the Council Chambers was briefly discussed.
indicated he was still working on this.
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The city manager distributed proposed policies for adoption at
the annual meeting of the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities (AMM). Mayor Johnson indicated that he would be
attending the annual meeting.
City Manager Ed Shukle inquired as to what should be done, if
anything, on pursuing the possible purchase of property behind
Anthony's Floral. It was the consensus to have the mayor, city
attorney and city manager meet with Tony and Eva VanderSteeg to
discuss this matter.
HRA appointments were briefly discussed. City Manager Ed Shukle
indicated that Pinky Charon has resigned from the HRA Board,
effective immediately and Jim Regan whose term had expired August
29, ~991, has indicated that he does not wish to be reappointed.
The city manager indicated that it might be of value to have a
Council representative on the HRA Board. Councilmember Ken Smith
volunteered to serve in the seat that was held by Pinky Charon.
That term expires August 1992. Regan's term would be for a 5
year appointment. Council took this vacancy under advisement.
The police chief brought up the possibility of doing a customer's
survey on police services. The survey would be sent out randomly
within the community and would be paid for from funds from the
Crime Prevention Fund. Council consensus was to proceed with
this survey.
The next meeting of the Committee of the Whole is scheduled for
Tuesday, November 19, 1991, 7 PM, at city hall.
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Tuesday, November 19, 1991, ? PM, at city hall.
It was moved by Jensen, seconded by Smith, and carried
unanimously to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at
10:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed Shukl e
Ci. ty ~anager
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