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MINHTE$ - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MA~ 15, 1990
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:45 PM.
Members present: Mayor Smith, Councilmembers Ahrens, Johnson,
Jensen. Absent and excused: Councilmember Jessen. Also
present: City Engineer, John Cameron; Lori Hamm, The Laker; Tom
Casey, Park and Open Space Commission Member and Ed Shukle, City
Manager.
City Manager, Ed Shukle, introduced the item of the storage of
public works materials. He indicated that City Engineer, John
Cameron, and himself were directed to investigate the possibility
of the Meisel property for an alternative site for public works
materials. This matter was directed to be investigated at the
April Committee of the Whole. John Cameron then reviewed the
site, presenting aerial photographs indicating the areas
involved. There is approximately 2.25 acres of land available,
owned by Meisels, Gulbranson, Chase and the City of Mound.
Concerns were expressed with regard to the area being heavily
wooded and abutting Lake Langdon. Consensus was to continue the
study of this property and to contact Meisels with regard to the
possible sale of it. In addition, Ed Shukle informed the Council
that the Economic Development Commission had met earlier on May
15th and recommended that the Anthony Floral site on the north
end of Commerce Boulevard be investigated as a possible site for
storage of material. The City Manager asked if he should contact
Meisels and Anthony's regarding the possible sale. The Council
said that this would appropriate.
The Westedge Boulevard petition was discussed. John Cameron
updated the Council on the feasibility of doing an improvement as
had been discussed at the May 8th regular meeting. This item
will appear on the May 22nd Council agenda. Cameron also
reviewed the petition on the issue of surmountable curbs. He
presented some information on the history of the type of curbs
that were located in the Woodcrest area of Mound and in other
areas of the City. This item will be coming back to the Council
at its June 12th regular meeting.
Ed Shukle, City Manager, presented the latest information on the
Mound Bay Park Depot improvement. He indicated that the
architect is uncertain as to whether there are frost footings
under some of the concrete pillars beneath the deck. City
Engineer, John Cameron, explained it in further detail. There
was concern expressed regarding the Mound City Days event and
whether the deck would be usable. Cameron was asked to check
with the architect on a possible temporary support. Also to be
checked were footings for the building.
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The Council then took up the issue of the "No Smoking" policy.
City Manager, Ed Shukle, presented additional information which
the Council spent a few minutes reading, relating to designated
smoking areas, a cessation program and the ventilation of the
interview room in the new Police Department. Following the
reading of the memorandum and the supplementary material,
Councilmember Johnson said that the City should offer a cessation
program immediately. Also the issue of smoking in vehicles came
up. This was added for consideration on page two of the May 15th
memorandum, dealing with designated areas and the issue of
whether employees be allowed to smoke in vehicles. After further
discussion with regard to cessation programs, and how much money
in worker's comp programs would be saved within the police and
fire departments annually (estimated $3000), Councilmember
Johnson indicated that he was in support of the original policy
as presented which would eliminate smoking in municipal
facilities. Councilmember Jensen reiterated her support for the
smoke free policy. After the discussion, it was agreed that the
item would be continued until the June 12, 1990, regular meeting
since Councilmember Jessen was absent. Council indicated that
they did not need any further information with regard to this
issue.
Council then reviewed the LMCD Lake Management Plan and asked the
City Manager to make notations on items to question or comment on
to the LMCD. This matter will go back to the Council on May 22nd
and the Council may schedule a special meeting prior to the June
6th public hearing at the City of Minnetonka.
Ed Shukle, City Manager, presented the sign issue on the entrance
to the City of Mound, at the Seton Lake Bridge. He held up the
new cemetery sign that will be mounted at the Mound Union
Cemetery. He suggested that the City of Mound sign could be
similar to this sign. After discussion, it was the consensus to
go ahead with the sign similar to the cemetery's and to have
shrubbery conforming to the Beautification Plan of County Road 15
with no planter. Club emblems for local service clubs would be
invited to be mounted with lettering like the cemetery sign using
the logo of the City of Mound. Council will take official action
on this matter at the May 22nd meeting.
Mayor Smith asked that a resolution be prepared indicating
appreciation to the Mound Police Reserves for their hard work in
assisting the police department. That will be presented at the
May 22nd meeting.
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The next meeting of the Committee of the Whole will be Tuesday,
June 19, 1990, 6:30 PM. There will be no Committee of the Whole
meeting in July.
Upon motion by Johnson, seconded by Jensen, and carried
unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 PM.
R~ectfully submitted,
City Manager
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