1993-07-20224
MINUTES - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - JULY 20, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. Members present:
Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Jensen, Jessen, Smith. Absent and
excused: Ahrens. Also present: Mark Koegler, City Planner and Ed
Shukle, City Manager.
Mark Koegler, City Planner, entertained questions on the final
draft of the Nature Conservation Area (NCA) study that was done by
him in cooperation with the Parks and Open Space Commission. Some
minor changes were suggested and the City Council consensus was to
bring the final draft for discussion and approval to the August 10,
1993 regular meeting. It was also noted that the Parks and Open
Space Commission should be invited to attend that meeting and make
any comments with regard to the draft prior to adoption.
The Park dedication issue on the Balboa property was discussed.
city Manager Ed Shukle presented a letter dated July 20, 1993 from
Keith Rennerfeldt, Hennepin County Assessor, to Curt Pearson, City
Attorney, dealing with this issue. He suggested that based on his
analysis that the estimated market value on this area is
approximately $70,000. Using the Park Dedication Fee ordinance and
applying the 10% factor, the Park Dedication Fee would become
$7,000. The City Council consensus was to go forward with this
proposal at the August 10th final plat hearing.
City Manager Ed Shukle polled the Council as to whether or not they
were interested in having a fall cleanup. The answer was "yes".
They suggested charging at least 50 cents more per tire. There was
no interest in an admittance charge. Also suggested was perhaps
using the Welsh property to the east to assist in making easier
turn arounds should the clean up day be busy. The suggested date
for the fall cleanup is Saturday, October 16, 1993.
Public Works outdoor storage was briefly discussed. No action was
taken on this matter.
Council member Jensen presented some information relating to goal
setting. The City Council is to review this and make any comments
or suggestions at the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mayor Johnson and Ed Shukle, City Manager, updated the Council on
the results of the Duck Stamp event. They indicated that it was a
very positive event for the community. City Manager Ed Shukle
indicated that merchandise is still remaining to sell to offset
expenses incurred by the City for this project. He indicated that
he has made arrangements with the Incredible Festival and Crazy
Daze to sell the t-shirts, sweatshirts and prints that are left
over. He asked the Council to work at the Incredible Festival this
weekend if they were available.
Ed Shukle, City Manager, indicated that the Rental Housing
Ordinance will be placed on the City Council agenda for July 27th.
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Other business discussed was the LMCD and the issue of too many
variances. The City Manager is to consult with the city planner
and city attorney as well as the building official on this matter.
The next meeting of the Committee of the Whole is scheduled for
Tuesday, August 17, 1993, at 7:30 PM, at Mound city Hall.
Upon motion by Jensen, seconded by Smith and carried unanimously,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
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City Manager
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