1990-01-16MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WMOLE
JANUARY 16, 1990
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7 PM. Members
present: Mayor Smith, Skip Johnson, Phyllis Jessen and Liz
Jensen. Absent: Andrea Ahrens. Also present: City Manager Ed
Shukle, City Engineer John Cameron, Architect Steve Jantzen, Bob
Tomalka and Bob Morgan members of the Citizen's Task Force on
Public Facilities.
Steve Jantzen reviewed the city hall expansion project and the
plans to date. The cost estimate was also reviewed. City
Manager Ed Shukle indicated that the final plans would be ready
for the February 13, 1990 regular Council meeting. Assuming the
City Council approves the plans on that date, the bid opening for
the project could be set for March 16, 1990 and the bid could be
awarded on March 27, 1990. Based on this schedule, construction
could begin as early as April 15th.
Mark Koegler was present to review the Comprehensive Plan Update.
After some opening remarks, it was the consensus of the Council
to set a special meeting of Saturday, February 10, 1990, at 8 AM,
in the Council Chambers to go through the Comprehensive Plan in
detail.
City Manager Ed Shukle and City Engineer John Cameron presented
some information with regard to performing a feasibility study on
the water distribution system and a municipal water treatment
plant. Consensus was to bring this to the next regular meeting,
at which time the Council could take action to direct the City
Engineer to present feasibility reports on these issues.
Speed limits on County Road 15 between County Road 110 and the
Seton Bridge were discussed. Ed Shukle presented some
information that he had received from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, who has the authority to set the speed limits.
The current speed limit is set at 35 miles per hour between
County Road 110 and the Seton Bridge. Consensus was to leave the
issue alone, and discuss it further with the police chief as to
how he is going to enforce the speed limit.
Pole buildings in the City of Mound, specifically in the downtown
area, were discussed. This matter was referred to the Planning
Commission, directing them to discuss how the City can influence
the construction of attractive buildings within the City. They
were also directed to discuss how aesthetic values could be
created within the City.
MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
JANUARY 16, 1990
Other issues discussed included Tax Increment Financing.
There being no further business, upon motion by Johnson, seconded
by Jensen, and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at
9:35 PM.
City Manager
Respectfully submitted,
ES:ls