1997-09-30MINUTES-COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE-SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Polston; Councilmembers
Ahrens, Hanus, Jensen and Weycker. Also Present: John Cameron, City Engineer; Tom Reese,
LMCD Representative; Steve Erickson, Fire Chief; Mike Palm, Fire Inspector; Ed Shukle, City
Manager; Rita Pederson and Para Amidon.
LMCD Representative Report
Tom Reese, LMCD Representative, was present to update the Council on the activities of the
LMCD. He discussed the need to deal with his reappointment to the LMCD or a new appointment
to the Board. Reese has served as the City of Mound' representative for 9 years and wishes to
continue for one year. After that, he would not ask for reappointment to a three year term.
Mayor Polston indicated that he supports having the Mayor or a councilmember serve as the LMCD
representative. Councilmember Jensen believes Reese is doing a good job and indicated she wishes
to reappoint him to the one year term. Councilmember Hanus emphasized the need for a direct link
from the LMCD to the City Council. It was suggested that this matter be put on the regular meeting
agenda for October 14, 1997.
Reese discussed a number of other items i.e., videotaping LMCD meetings, the Hawks boathouse
issue, zebra mussels, milfoil, number of boats on the lake, personal watercraft, limiting charter boat
sizes, permitting for fishing contests, etc.
Proposed Recreational Fire Ordinance
Ed Shukle reviewed the history of the matter. Steve Erickson, Fire Chief, commented on the need
for an ordinance dealing with this issue. Pam Amidon, a resident, supported Erickson's statements
regarding the need for an ordinance.
Examples from other cities were cited and focus was placed on the Maple Grove ordinance. The
City Manager was directed to draft an ordinance similar to Maple Grove's for the City Council to
review and consider.
Stormwater Management Utility Fund
Ed Shukle gave the background on this matter. He stated that by having a stormwater management
utility fund, many projects relating to stormwater would be addressed that are not currently getting
any attention. John Cameron, City Engineer affirmed Shukle's statements and reviewed some other
cities examples. The consensus was to draft an ordinance based upon the best of the three examples
shown and to bring the draft back for further Council review.
Asbestos Removal from Auditor's Road Improvement Project Properties
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Ed Shukle indicated that some of the properties have asbestos in them which will require separate
abatement and removal. He stated that the contractor is unwilling to bear the expense of this
abatement even though the specifications on the demolition project indicated that the contractor
would be responsible for any abatement. The City expended $2,000 to identify if there was asbestos
and believes that the contractor is responsible for the asbestos removal. Shukle suggested to
Cameron prior to tonight's meeting that the $10,100 to do the removal be split between the
contractor and the City. The contractor called Cameron prior to tonight's meeting and indicated that
he would agree to this. Therefore, the Council was being asked if they would approve this cost split.
The consensus was to direct the staff to draft a change order for approval at the October 14, 1997
meeting.
Naming of Parks, Streets or other Public Properties after Individuals
Ed Shukle briefed the Council on this matter. He indicated that he had been called by a former
resident of Mound who wished to have some park area named after a resident of Mound. Shukle had
brought this request to the City Council previously and was directed to see if a policy could be
developed on this issue. Shukle had contacted the League of Minnesota Cities but was not able to
find another city who had a policy on this type of request. He suggested that perhaps some type of
recognition could be done. Staff was further directed to look into another form of recognition.
Minnesota Court of Appeals Ruling on State of Minnesota (City_ of Mound) v. Leo M.
Thibodeau (Coddon Manufactured Home Park)
Ed Shukle briefed the Council on this matter. The Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the City
of Mound except that we could not force Mr. Thibodeau to obtain a building permit for the illegal
expansions that he made to his property. Shukle stated that Thibodeau could appeal the ruling to the
State Supreme Court but that it was unlikely.
Farewell to Linda Strong
Ed Shukle announced that a reception will be held on Friday, October 10, 1997, 2:30 p.m., City Hall
for Linda Strong who has resigned and is moving to northern Minnesota.
City_ Council Photograph
The Council wishes to have a picture taken and agreed to have it done on Tuesday, October 28,
1997, 6:30 p.m., City Hall.
Annual Christmas Party_
The Council agreed to holding the annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 14, 1997. Location
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will be determined and announced later.
Annual Meeting of City_ Council and Advisory Commissions
A brief discussion was held. The item will be brought back at a future meeting.
Reminders
Shukle noted that a joint City Councils' meeting with the School Board was scheduled for Thursday,
October 2, 1997, 7:30 p.m., Mound City Hall.
Shukle noted that Leaf/Brush Pickups will be held October 11 & 12, 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 at the
Lost Lake site.
Other Business
Mayor Polston discussed the need for emergency funding on the HRA building.
Councilmember Leah Weycker discussed a case of encephalitis caused by a mosquito bite to a child
from St. Boni but who was at a day care in Mound. Weycker asked that a letter be written to the
Department of Health on the need for better notification and communication when such cases occur.
Shukle reported on the latest information he had on the Toro plant leaving Mound.
There being no other business, it was noted that the next meeting of the Committee of the Whole is
scheduled for MONDAY, OCTOBER 20,1997 INSTEAD OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,1997.
THE ONLY ITEM ON THE AGENDA IS THE 1998 PROPOSED BUDGET.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Manager