1999-11-23MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL -NOVEMBER 23, 1999
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session
on Tuesday, November 23, 1999, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood
Road, in said City.
Those present were Mayor Pat Meisel, Councilmembers: Andrea Ahrens, Bob Brown,
Mark Hanus, and Leah Weycker. Also in attendance were City Attorney John Dean, Acting
City Manager Fran Clark, City Planner Loren Gordon, and Secretary Sue McCulloch. The
following interested citizens were also present: Kim Anderson, Marshall Anderson, Martin
Carlsen, Jane Carlsen, Tom Casey, Wayne E. Ehlebracht, Peter Johnson, Jo Longpre, Peter
C. Meyer, Pat Murphy, William Netka, Dorothy Netka, Randy Moe, Sheila Murphy, Tom
Murphy, Sandy Moen, David Osmek, Thomas Stokes, Sarah Tyrand.
*Consent Agenda: Ail items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by
the Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Councilmember or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
OPEN MEETING - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor opened the meeting at 8:10 P.M. and welcomed the people in attendance. The
Mayor apologized for the late start and explained it was due to the fact the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting was extended. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVE AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
The Acting City Manager stated she would like to add to the Consent Agenda Item D, which
is a resolution approving a gambling permit for the Northwest Tonka Lions. Councilmember
Hanus stated he would like to remove Item A.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Weycker, to approve the Agenda and Consent
Agenda with the addition of Item D and the removal of Item A. A roll emil vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion emrried. 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
*1.0 FINAL PAYMENT REQUEST, HALSTEAD LANE/WESTEDGE BOULEVARD
STORM SEWER IMPLEMENT; F.F. JEDLICKI - $52,615.00.
MOTION.
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
*1.1 PAYMENT OF BILLS.
MOTION.
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
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'1.2 RESOLUTION APPROVING A GAMBLING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
THE NORTHWEST TONKA LIONS AT LAKE MINNETONKA BOWL.
RESOLUTION ~)9-103.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A GAMBLING
PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE NORTHWEST
TONKA LIONS AT LAKE MINNETONKA BOWL.
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
1.3
CASEg 99-39: VARIANCE; TO CONSTRUCT A NONCONFORMING
LAKESIDE DECK AT 2660 LAKEWOOD LANE; RICHARD WOOD; LOTS 1,
2, AND PART OF 3, SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT "G", RICHARD WOOD, 62070;
PID# 24-117-24 14 0034 15 -22.
Councilmember Hanus sated Item A is a planning issue. Councilmember Hanus stated he
went to the applicant's property and visited the site where the deck in question is being built.
He explained the deck was a gift situation from family members to the applicant and a permit
was not properly obtained before construction of the deck had been started. Councilmember
Hanus further stated the applicant's deck aligns up with the neighbor's deck and looks very
appropriate. Councilmember Hanus questioned whether it was practical to have the City
make the applicant cut the deck back four feet at this point. He referred to a similar case
that he handed out which showed the permit requested from the City to build the structure
was not built exactly as the permit stated and, in that case, the applicant's structure was
permitted. Councilmember Hanus stated both the Planning Commission and the City Council
should pass this deck structure because of the similar case at hand and, further, it would look
appropriate with the neighborhood look.
Councilmember Hanus stated if the City Council does pass this case, he has some suggested
wording for the resolution.
Councilmember Brown stated this deck was a gift to the applicant and it was not built
intentionally to by-pass any City code. Furthermore, the applicant was not aware the deck
was even being built.
Councilmember Hanus stated the deck does not cut off the view of lake by either home in
this location.
The applicant stated he appreciated the time and effort given to his case by the Planning
Commission and the City Council. He had no further comments.
Councilmember Hanus recommended adding to the resolution after the sixth whereas the
following:
WHEREAS, the deck as constructed remains within a line drawn between the
neighboring buildings on either side of this property; and,
WHEREAS, there are prior case approvals that support the applicant's request; and,
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Councilmember Hanus recommended the last whereas to read as follows: "WHEREAS, the
Staff and Planning Commission have reviewed the request and recommended that the Council
approve the variance with conditions."
Finally, Councilmember Hanus recommended under the now, therefore clause to have
number 1 read as follows: "The City does hereby approve the variance as requested by the
applicant." Number 1.a. also should be changed to read as follows: "The deck be limited
to a setback of 38.9 feet."
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown, to accept the resolution with the above-recorded
changes.
RESOLUTION # 99-104:
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LAKESIDE
AND DETACHED GARAGE SETBACK
VARIANCES AT LOT 1, 2 AND PART OF 3,
SHIRLEY HILLS UNIT "G', PID# 24-117-24
14 0034, P & Z CASE//99-39, 620707.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carded. 5-0.
1.4 PUBLIC HEARING: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Councilmember Hanus stated he would appreciate an update from staff regarding the
Comprehensive Plan. He also stated the councilmembers received a copy of the minutes
from the Planning Commission meeting of November 22, 1999, and would appreciate staff's
comments regarding that item also.
Councilmember Hanus questioned whether the Surface Water Management Plan was a part of
the Comprehensive Plan or a separate document and the City Planner confirmed it is a
component of the Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Hanus noted the Planning Commission tabled the Surface Water
Management Plan. He agreed with this direction. He stated the Comprehensive Plan is a
Plan that involves more policy decisions, but the Surface Water Management Plan is looked
at as a type of zoning document which presently does not read well at all according to the
Planning Commission and Councilmember Hanus.
Councilmember Hanus asked if the City Council will be reviewing only the Comprehensive
Plan tonight and at a later date, the Surface Water Management Plan will be discussed.
Gordon stated the Planning Commission would appreciate more time to review the Surface
Water Management Plan, although the City Council does have the ability to approve it
without further review by the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Hanus stated if we allow more time, the Surface Water Management Plan
will not be approved with the Comprehensive Plan.
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The City Planner stated it is acceptable to have the Surface Water Management Plan come in
at a later date than projected by the Metropolitan Council. He stated there are no
ramifications if the plan is not presented with the Comprehensive Plan. The City Planner
stated there are a number of cities that are Still scrambling to get their Comprehensive Plan
and Surface Water Management Plan completed.
Councilmember Weycker asked if the Capital Improvements Plan has been included in the
Comprehensive Plan and the City Planner stated there was a section in the Comprehensive
Plan.
Councilmember Brown stated the huge problem the Planning Commission has already dealt
with in the Surface Water Management Plan is the buffer zone. The Planning Commission is
totally against buffers. Councilmember Brown stated there might be other ways to
supplement the effect buffers give.
The City Planner presented the Comprehensive Plan to the City Council and the public. He
started in the Land Use section. He noted changes would be occurring with the Mound
visions plan project. He stated the downtown by will show more density for some sort of
apartments/townhomes. There will also be redevelopment near Commerce and Shoreline.
The City Planner stated in the Housing section there is a summary showing Mound has a
large inventory of single-family housing and the plan suggests that be complimented with
other mixes.
The City Planner explained there were not changes in the Transportation section of the Plan,
except the realignment of County Road 15 for the downtown project.
The City Planner stated the Cultural and Natural Resources section would be a protection of
the wetland areas and parks and school district property.
The City Planner stated the Park and Recreation section showed existing parks and major
conservation areas for the City of Mound. He stated the School District ballfields are a part
of the greens. He stated there are bikeways and trails planned, including the Dakota railway
with having some sort of regional connection. The City Planner mentioned the loop trail
around Lost Lake and noted the existing parks are staying. He stated there is controversy
about the community center site and building. The Plan does show if there is a need for
additional park facilities they will be examined as they arise.
The City Planner stated the Public Facility and Resources section showed no anticipated
improvements to the buildings at this time. He stated there is a Capital Improvements Plan
noted in the Plan that does show pipe and road maintenance issues that will be dealt with in
an appropriate timeframe.
The City Planner stated this is a policy document and a decision-making tool. He stated the
City Council could revise sections over time. He stated it should be kept updated regularly,
but will not have to be officially reviewed for another 10 years.
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The City Planner reviewed the motions the Planning Commission made regarding the
Comprehensive Plan on November 22, 1999. They are listed as follows:
Mueller recommended the following changes to the Goals and Polices section of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Mueller stated under Land Use on page 8, number 9 at the top of page should read:
"City Council, Planning Commission and Park and Open Space Commission shall
review and analyze publicly owned land to ensure that it is needed for public
purposes."
MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Burma, to approve the amendment to
the Land Use section noted above. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
Mueller stated under Recreation on page 10, number 6 should read: "Promote a
balanced park system which includes neighborhood parks, community parks, nature
conservation areas, special use facilities, schools and private developments."
MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Voss, to approve the amendment to the
Recreation section noted above. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
Mueller stated under Public Communication/Information Access section the words
"continue to" where noted in two locations should be removed.
MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Voss, to approve the amendment to the
Public Communication/Information Access section noted above. MOTION
CARRIED. 7-0.
Mueller stated under Public Communications/Information Access number 3 should
read as follows: "Ensure that elected and appointed officials are provided timely and
accurate information to assist with decision making through adequate staff and resources.
MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Glister, to approve the amendment to
the Public Communications/Information Access section amended above.
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
Voss noted that concludes the Goals and Policies Section of the Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Clapsaddle, to move for approval or
disapproval by the City Council the Goals and Policies Section of the
Comprehensive Plan with the amended changes above. MOTION
CARRIED. 6-1, Voss voting nay.
Voss reiterated the reason for him voting nay is he does not believe there is sufficient
information of the financial impact on the city this Plan will have, it does not show
how this Plan will effect property rights, and does not demonstrate the impact to local
government.
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MOTION by MueHer, seconded by Clapsaddle, to move for approval or
disapproval by the City Council the Natural and Cultural Resources
section of the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
MOTION by MueHer, seconded by Clapsaddle to move for approval or
disapproval by the City Council the Socio-Economic Section of the
Comprehensive Plan. MOTION CARRIE1). 7-0.
Mueller stated the Land Use section be changed to read: "Land by deed restrictions
or plat dedications is identified for use principally by owners of specific
subdivisions."
MOTION by MueHer, seconded by Hasse, to approve the 8mendment to
the Land Use section as amended above. MOTION CARRIEI). 7-0.
Mueller stated the I_and use section under pedestrian district should read as follows:
"It is an intense downtown area with a mix of retail office and attached residential
housing."
Clapsaddle is concerned the whole downtown area will become totally multi-family
residential construction because of the financial gain with the above noted change in
the Land Use section. Gordon stated this may be a valid concern.
MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Chair Michael, to approve the
amendment to the Pedestrian District of the Land Use section as amended
above. MOTION CARRIED. 5-2, Hasse and Clapsaddle voting nay.
Mueller stated changing the Land Use Map coloration on page 37. Mueller stated the
green area regarding the Lost Lake area should be recolored and the south 90 percent
of it be white and the top portion be green.
MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Chair Michael, to approve the
amendment to the Land Use Map at amended above.
Gordon suggested stating the Lost Lake area be noted as a conservation area on the
Land Use Map. Mueller suggested to have the map show green and white checkered
for the Lost Lake area, except the area above the ordinary high water mark which
should be green.
AMENDED MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Clapsaddle, to approve the
amendment to the Land Use Map stated above. MOTION CARRIE1). 7-
0.
Mueller suggested on the l_and Use Map for the property located on the comer of
Lynwood and Commerce which is a public institution to have the comer two pieces
remain red and the remainder change to blue.
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MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Clapsaddle, to approve the amendment
to the Land Use Map involving the property located at Lynwood and
Commerce as stated above. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Chair Michael, to move for approval
or disapproval by the City Council the Land Use Secti°n of the
Comprehensive Plan. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1, Clapsaddle voting nay.
Clapsaddle voted nay because of the change noted to the pedestrian district section of
Land Use.
MOTION by Mueiler, seconded by Voss, to move for approval or
disapproval by the City Council the Housing Section of the Comprehensive
Plan. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
Mueller stated to make no changes to the Park and Recreation Section, but allow the
park and open space commission to make recommended changes to the Park and
Recreation Section at the City Council meeting on November 23, 1999.
MOTION by MueHer, seconded by Hasse, to move for approval or
disapproval by the City Council the Park and Recreation Section with
additions noted above on the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION CARRIED.
7-0.
MOTION by Clapsaddle, seconded by Mueller, to change Contents of the
Park and Recreation Section of the Comprehensive Plan as noted above.
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
MOTION by MueHer, seconded by Voss, to move for approval or
disapproval by the City Council the Public Facilities and Services Section
of the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
MOTION by Voss, seconded by Hasse, to move for approval or
disapproval by the City Council the Transportation Section of the
Comprehensive Plan. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1, Mueller voting nay.
Voss made the motion to pass the Transportation Section because he was not
concerned about the impact the comments suggested in the Goals and Policies Section
of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mueller opposed this motion because neighborhood roadways should not be
considered "municipal state aid streets." He stated this would increase traffic flow at
a higher speed and a requirement by another governmental body.
MOTION by Mueller, seconded by Voss, to move for approval or
disapproval by the City Council the Implementation Section of the
Comprehensive Plan. MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
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Mueller stated the Planning Commission should recommend to the City Council the
Parks and Recreation portion of the Comprehensive Plan should include input from
the Park and Open Space Committee regarding an immediate potential loss of activity
type-park areas and the immediate potential acquisition of property to replace the loss.
MOTION by Mueiler, seconded by Clapsaddle, to approve the amendment
to the Park and Recreation section as noted above. MOTION CARRIED.
6-1, Voss voting nay.
Councilmember Hanus stated the Land Use Map does not reflect the zoning properly,
specifically the Maple Manors. The City Planner stated the change can be included in the
final draft of the Land Use Map.
Councilmember Hanus stated Tyrone Park does not appear to be on the Land Use Map.
Gordon stated this park will be added back on the final draft of the Land Use Map.
Councilmember Ahrens asked the City Planner if the City Council finds mistakes in the
Comprehensive Plan after it is turned into Metropolitan Council, can it be changed. The
City Planner stated changes could be made that are minor. Any major change may not be as
easy to change. The City Planner also stated the Land Use section of the Comprehensive
Plan should be kept updated to accommodate zoning changes as they occur.
Councilmember Weycker stated the Transportation section specifically needed some changes
made. She stated Dial-a-Ride is a transportation service for all individuals and not just the
elderly or disabled. Also, it should be noted in the Comprehensive Plan the bus routes are
only available for citizens of Mound at rush hour times and not on a daily basis as
mentioned.
Councilmember Weycker stated some discrepancies with the Lost Lake area. She stated the
map should indicate it as an NCA or a lake marsh.
Councilmember Weycker mentioned in the Parks and Recreation section under the
Specialized Areas the fourth paragraph should exclude part of the first sentence up until the
Commerce part.
Councilmember Weycker was concerned how the park and recreation space for the citizens
of Mound was calculated. She questioned including Lost Lake as usable land. Gordon
stated this section would need to be recalculated if the school district property is changed
from its current park listing.
Councilmember Brown stated he recommends changes to the Comprehensive Plan according
to what the Planning Commission recommended from its November 22, 1999, meeting.
Mayor Meisel opened the public heating at 9:05 p.m.
Tom Stokes, 4636 Wilshire Boulevard. He is a part of the Branch Company. Mr. Stokes
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would like to know why the sea green color from the original Land Use Map has changed to
yellow in the proposed Land Use Map. The City Planner stated this yellow area will be
considered vacant and could be subdivided some day.
Tom Casey, 2845 Cambridge Lane. Mr. Casey submitted for the record a memo with
recommended changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Casey would like to see the final
Comprehensive Plan at a public heating when it has been completed.
Mr. Casey restated a Statute which cites specific property which could be included in a
Comprehensive Plan, such as the Rex Alwin property and the school district property if it
seems appropriate. Mr. Casey stated it would make good sense to include this property in
the Comprehensive Plan. The City Attorney stated it is possible to put specific property in
the Comprehensive Plan, but does not recommend it.
Mr. Casey restated he would recommend having strong language in Comprehensive Plan that
includes a friendly acquisition of the Rex Alwin property and the school district property.
Mr. Casey stated the architectural part of the property reflects property previously owned by
"Sfickly."
Mr. Casey stated the Surface Water Management Plan is a required Plan and commends the
City and Mr. Parks for taking the appropriate time to create a well-written Plan. Mr. Casey
submitted his recommended changes of the Surface Water Management Plan to the City
Engineer.
Mr. Casey stated in the Surface Water Management Plan there should be some mention of a
well head plan. This is a protection plan if a city does, at some point, need to drill a new
well.
Mr. Casey stated the buffer zones should be included in the Surface Water Management Plan
because it is a good code to have for a city like Mound and also it is mandated by the
watershed district.
Mr. Casey mentioned the two resolutions submitted to the Planning Commission which
include the Rex Alwin property and the School District property. He stated the Parks
Commission only approve the two resolutions and the memorandum he submitted was his
thoughts only. Mr. Casey stated the big woods is a "echo system" and Mr. Alwin's
property is one of those remnant parcels.
Councilmember Hanus asked what would be the benefit of including a statement of well head
protection plan. Mr. Casey stated the benefit is an informational item and a form of
education for the public.
Tom Stokes stated he has an interest in Rex Alwin property. He stated he would like to
have this property put into a park and other development. Mr. Stokes would like to know
the impact it would be on him, a developer, if the city would put this property into its
Comprehensive Plan as parkland.
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The City Attorney stated the property would stay zoned as it currently is zoned. He stated if
it does get developed by such a developer as Mr. Stokes, he would need to get a conditional
use permit from the City of Mound.
Mr. Casey clarified by no means is he trying to impede Mr. Alwin's plans in anyway.
City Attorney stated there might be an advantage for the City to include Mr. Alwin's
property in its Comprehensive Plan as Mr. Casey is proposing. This issue will require more
legal research.
Peter Meyer, 5848 Sunset Road. Mr. Meyer is the Chairman of the Park Commission. He
is in favor of keeping the ballfields. Mr. Meyer did a comparison of other cities regarding
ballfields available to the public. The five cities he cited, with various populations, of
having more ballfields than Mound include Chanhassen, Chaska, Shorewood, Watertown,
and Saint Bonnie. Mr. Meyer stressed the City of Mound visions project should include
appropriate amount of ballfields.
Councilmember Brown stated the five cities Mr. Meyer mentioned are all cities that are
growing and have a large amount of land to be developed. Councilmember Brown corrected
Mr. Meyer and stated the City of Mound has three little league fields and three softball
fields. He also stated Mr. Meyer failed to mention the Swenson Park and the Shirley Hills
Park as community fields currently being utilized by the public.
Councilmember Hanus asked if all of the fields listed from each of the five cities was all city
maintained property and Mr. Meyer stated they were. Councilmember Hanus stated these
cities are blossoming and have large tax revenue to help support these fields and Mound does
not.
Councilmember Hanus suggested to Mr. Meyer he would support a generic listing of certain
types of parks to be included in the Comprehensive Plan and to have the City work towards
achieving those standards for the community; but to be specific and mention an exact name,
such as Rex Alwin, would be inappropriate.
Councilmember Brown mentioned another correction in the Comprehensive Plan. He stated
in the Goals and Polices section under Recreation the first sentence should read as follows:
"Promote recreational opportunities to meet the needs of the Mound residents."
Councilmember Weycker stated it would be inappropriate to be specific in any area of the
Comprehensive Plan, with the exception to the parks and the school district property.
Mr. Stokes questioned what will prevent the school district from selling off more of its
property, or ballfields, to other developers as the years go by. Mr. Stokes stated the City
may need to put some kind of stop in preventing this from happening again.
Councilmember Weycker agreed and would like to see the City purchase more fields in the
future.
Mr. Meyer stated the Park Commission would also like to see a new classification of park
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owned space by the City and have it considered a part of a governmental entity.
Councilmember Hanus stated Mr. Meyer is referring to a permitted use permit and he would
not recommend this type of planning because in essence every time the City would acquire
property, it would have to be rezoned.
Mr. Meyer rather suggested having a joint powers agreement between the school district and
the City where it would state if the school district decides to sell off any of its property, the
City would have the first right of refusal to purchase the site. Councilmember Hanus stated
there is room for discussion regarding this suggestion by Mr. Meyer but rezoning each
acquired piece of property obtained by the City would not be appropriate.
Marshall Anderson, 5736 Lynwood. Mr. Anderson requested to have included in the
Comprehensive Plan designated city parkland that the City of Mound maintains. The
Swenson Park and the little league parks are not maintained by the City.
Kim Anderson, 5736 Lynwood. Ms. Anderson supported Mr. Meyer's calculations of other
cities regarding percentages of green space for ballfields that surrounding cities provide for
the citizens. She would like the City of Mound to be more aggressive about this matter.
Mr. Casey suggested a possible better to accomplish completing a project like the
Comprehensive Plan and the Surface Water Management Plan would include having all
interested citizens, all committee members and all consultants have one big round table
discussion and meet a common understanding and a common ground by all. He would
recommend this planning process as a vision for Mound.
Mayor Meisel closed the public hearing at 10:00 p.m.
Councilmember Hanus stated he would recommend the Comprehensive Plan be brought back
for discussion by the City Council at the next available date in December, 1999, so the City
of Mound could still meet the deadline of December, 1999. He stated the Surface Water
Management Plan would not be included in the Comprehensive Plan presented to the
Metropolitan Council, but instead it would go back to the Planning Commission for more
absorption and discussion and forward it back to the City Council at the end of January,
2000. He stated he would encourage special meetings to accomplish this goal.
The Acting City Manager stated the next Council meeting would be December 14~ , and
already on the agenda is the tax increment funding which will consume most of the evening.
There was discussion to have a special meeting, along with the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority, for the end of November which has already been scheduled.
Councilmember Weycker strongly stated there was poor time management in allowing for the
completion of the Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Weycker stated a discussion of the Rex Alwin property was never discussed
with councilmembers and she requested again to have that opportunity.
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There was discussion amongst councilmembers the ramifications of not having the
Comprehensive Plan or the Surface Water Management Plan turned into to the Metropolitan
Council by the end of the year. The City Planner stated the Metropolitan Council would
probably be swamped with other Comprehensive Plans. The City Planner stated he could
create a correspondence notifying the Metropolitan Council the City of Mound is actively
working on its Comprehensive Plan and Surface Water Management Plan and they are
making heaps of progress, but it will not be turned in at the suggested date but a forthcoming
time when the Plans have been properly and professional reviewed by the City of Mound.
Mayor Meisel stated the Planning Commission would require at least two meetings to
complete the Comprehensive Plan and the Surface Water Management Plan and get its
recommendations to the City Council. A consensus noted the Planning Commission should
be able to have its finished product to the City Council by January 24, 2000. The City
Planner did remind the City Council the Planning Commission will immediately be reviewing
the downtown visions project and this will consume quite a bit time.
Councilmember Ahrens suggested strongly the City should not have been put in this type of
rash position to get such an important Plan done in such a short amount of time.
Mayor Meisel suggested a joint meeting at a Committee of the Whole meeting where many
issues can be addressed in an unofficial way. She stated the biggest issue would be the green
space and how it should be included in the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Casey commends the City for having a Committee of the Whole meeting to include
discussions of the Comprehensive Plan in an informal environment.
John Parker, real estate agent with Rex Alwin, stated to identify every place in Mound that
could be park property would be designating every single lot in Mound.
Mayor Meisel stated there will be a Committee of the Whole meeting on scheduled for
January 18, 2000. Councilmember Hanus recommended staff to invite the Park Commission
to attend the Committee of the whole meeting on January 18, 2000.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Weycker to continue discussions of the
Comprehensive Plan and to allow the Planning Commission a deadline of January
24, 2000, to complete the Comprehensive Plan and the Surface Water
Management Plan and have it submitted to the City Council in its entirety. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 5-0.
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown, to continue the public hearing of the
Comprehensive Plan until February 8, 2000. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion carried. 5-0.
The City Planner agreed to prepare an appropriate ad notifying the public of the continuation
of the hearing until February 8, 2000.
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COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRE~ENT. (PLEASE
LIMIT THIS TO 3 MINUTF_~ PER PERSON).
Mayor Meisel updated the public on the progress of the Petition. She stated next Wednesday
an individual will start verifying the signatures on the Petition.
Mr. Casey asked if the City Attorney verified the statutory timeline of 40 days for the
petition. The City Attorney stated the timeline is 45 days meaning by statute the petition
cannot be accomplished any quicker than 45 days. The City attorney reminded the public of
the time involved in printing the ballots 30 days before the election and the programming of
the machines. Realistically, the time required may be 49 days.
The Acting City Manager stated to get a referendum organized could take 60 to 90 days from
the time the names have been verified.
Tom Stokes stated he supports the downtown visions project but is disturbed with the process
of having the visions project passed as a concept plan by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority, thus bypassing the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Hanus restated the Housing and Redevelopment Authority only approved a
concept plan and nothing else.
Marshall Anderson asked if the City would like a computer donated for inputting names from
the petition. Mayor Meisel stated the City does not need Mr. Anderson's assistance at this
time but appreciates his offer.
Mr. Casey asked if there is anything else the public can do at this point to alleviate some
work for the Acting City Manager or others and he was given a no response.
Councilmember Brown thanked Mr. Casey for all his efforts and involvement in the
Comprehensive Plan and the Surface Water Management Plan.
The City Attorney also thanked Mr. Casey and Marshall Anderson for their input and time.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS.
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Planning Commission minutes of November 8, 1999.
Dock & Commons Advisory Commission minutes of October 21, 1999.
POSC minutes of November 10, 1999.
LMCD mailings.
Letter from Mediacom on their acquisition of Triax.
Memo from Bruce Chamberlain - Downtown Fact Sheet.
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ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Leah, to adjourn the meethng at 10:40 p.m.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried. 5-0.
Francene C. Clark, Acting City Manager
Attest: Council Secretary
856
PAYMENT BILLS
DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 1999
BILLS
BATCH #
AMOUNT
#9111
$303,744.52
TOTAL BILLS $303.744.52
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