1990-08-21MINUTES - COMMITTEE OF THE NHOLE - AUGUST 21, 1990
The meeting was called to order at 6 PM at the Anthony's Floral
site. Members present: Smith, Ahrens, Jensen, Jessen and
Johnson. Absent: none. Also present: John Cameron City
Engineer, Ed Shukle City Manager and Parker Hodges of the Sailor
Newspapers.
The Anthony's Floral site was looked at in terms of possible
storage site for Public Works materials. Following a visual
inspection of the property, the Council returned to City Hall.
Skip McCombs, McCombs Frank Roos, was present to discuss the
preliminary engineering report for water system improvements that
had been done previously by McCombs' firm. He explained in
simplistic terms how water treatment is handled. The Council
asked questions with regard to the City of Mound's water system,
the type of treatment that could be done in a system, advantages,
disadvantages, etc. Greg Skinner, Water and Sew er
Superintendent, was also present and indicated that he was not
clear as to what the problems were with the water system that
would require a water treatment plant. After considerable
discussion, the consensus was to continue to explore a water
treatment plant in terms of iron and manganese removal. Also,
continue to investigate lime soda softening. The issue is
scheduled to be discussed at the September 12, 1990 regular
meeting.
An update was given on the status of the excavation and parking
lot improvements at the City Hall site.
Discussion was then held on Anthony's Floral site in terms of
Public Works materials storage. Council consensus was to
continue to explore this issue by contacting Anthony VanDerSteeg
to see if he is at all interested in selling his property.
The Downtown Study of Mound was briefly discussed. The consensus
was to have copies of the report given to the businesses that
were surveyed in the report and perhaps it could be mailed and
then followed up with a phone call by the EDC. It was emphasized
that all feedback was needed and is important in setting the
direction of the City with regard to the report recommendations.
Briefly discussed were rummage sale signs.
asked to have the staff investigate this.
The City Manager was
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:20 PM.
Rd~u~klectfully submitted,
City Manager