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MINUTES-COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE-FEBRUARY 18, 199'/
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Polston.
Councilmembers: Ahrens, Hanus, Jensen and Weycker. Also Present: Bruce Chamberlain,
Economic Development Coordinator; John Cameron, City Engineer; and Ed Shukle, City Manager.
Proposed Implementation for the Inflow/Infiltration (Sump Pump Disconnection) Program
Ed Shukle, City Manager, described the program to date. He indicated that the City of Mound
received a loan from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) for $40,000 to assist
the City in inspecting residences for sump pumps connected to the sanitary sewer system. He
explained that the purpose of the program was to reduce the amount of ground water being
discharged into the sanitary sewer system which, in turn, increases the amount of flow for treatment
by MCES which translates into higher rates and costs for the city and its citizens.
The discussion focused on implementing the inspection program by beginning with an ordinance
amendment which puts some "teeth" into requiring that residences disconnect sump pumps from the
sanitary sewer system. John Cameron, City Engineer reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment
with the Council. Some suggested changes were made to the amendment. It was the consensus of
the Council to bring the ordinance amendment to the March 4, 1997 regular City Council meeting
for approval. Prior to the ordinance being adopted, Mayor Polston asked that a presentation be made
by the City Engineer and others explaining the purpose of the program and how it is intended to be
implemented. It was agreed that the presentation precede the adoption of the ordinance amendment.
A news release will be published in The Laker announcing the presentation as part of the March 4,
1997 Council meeting.
It was noted that Visu-Sewer of St. Louis Park will be the City's vendor to perform the inspections
and work with City staff on the public relations aspect of the project. News releases in The Laker
and the City newsletter will be published. In addition, a special mailing will be done to all
households in the City of Mound notifying homeowners of the project.
Preliminary_ Discussion Re: Cooperative Agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD) Storm Water Management Plan
Ed Shukle and John Cameron provided background on the requirements related to developing a
storm water management plan. Cameron indicated that an agreement with MCWD is necessary in
order to facilitate the construction of Auditor's Road and proposed construction by Westonka Public
Schools related to the new facility at the Shirley Hills Elementary School site.
Also discussed was the possibility of creating a Storm Water Management Utility Fund to help assist
in the financing of a plan and subsequent regional ponding construction. More information on this
subject will be provided at a later date.
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Mound Visions Program
Ed Shukle and Bruce Chamberlain, Economic Development Coordinator reviewed the status of the
permit applications on the Lost Lake Improvement Project. Also discussed was the relocation of the
Post Office and the developers interested in developing downtown Mound. Three different sites
were reviewed as possibilities for the post office. The City Council seemed to prefer one of those
sites over the other two for various reasons. More information will be brought back at a later date.
With regard to potential developers, copies of statements of qualifications were reviewed from two
possible developers. Staff wondered if the Council would like to meet in person with these
developers to allow each to make a ½ hour presentation including questions. It was the consensus
that these developers be invited to attend the March 18, 1997 Committee of the Whole meeting
which will start at 7:00 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m to meet with the City Council for the purposes
of discussing their qualifications and interest in being a partner with the City of Mound on
developing the downtown.
Auditor's Road Improvement Project was briefly discussed. John Cameron reviewed some of the
issues related to the final plans for the road project. He indicated that he was waiting to hear the
results of the MCWD permit on the canal dredge before going too much further with the design.
Westonka Community_ Center Update
Ed Shulde updated what is happening with the existing community center property and the School
District's construction plans of building an Educational Service Center on the Shirley Hills property.
Also discussed was the potential development for the existing community center site related to retail
development.
Senior Center Update
Ed Shukle updated information discussed by a committee representing the cities of Spring Park,
Minnetrista and Mound related to this subject. He indicated that these cities have been meeting to
discuss the feasibility of constructing a senior center to be located in one of these cities. Sites have
been narrowed to two with one being located in Minnetrista and the other in Mound. He explained
that the Seniors Board of Directors has given conceptual approval to the site in Minnetrista but that
they have not seen the site (Lost Lake) as the other possible site. The director of Sen/or Community
Services is scheduled to meet with the Board of Seniors next week and another meeting of this
committee has been set for March 5. At that time, direction will be provided as to which site is the
one favored by the seniors and then the necessary resources can be allocated to investigate the site
from an engineering and architectural standpoint.
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1997 Spring Cleanup
Ed Shukle indicated that the annual spring cleanup has been tentatively set for Saturday, April 26,
1997. He asked if the Lost Lake site could be used for this purpose. The Council agreed to allow
the Lost Lake site to be used. Everything that has been collected in the past will be accepted on that
day with the exception of brush.
Other Business
The idea of a compost site was again discussed. The Mayor and City Manager will attempt to
arrange a meeting with Minnetrista officials to see if something can be worked out jointly between
the two cities.
There being no other business, it was moved by Jensen, seconded by Weycker and carried
unanimously, to adjourn the committee of the whole meeting at 10:27 p.m.
It was noted that the next meeting of the committee of the whole is scheduled for Tuesday, March
18, 1997, 7:00 p.m. (Please note time change).
Ed Shukle
City Manager
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