1984-07-30161
July 30, 1984
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
special session on July 30, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City. Those present were:
Councilmembers Pinky Charon, Phyllis Jessen, Gary Paulsen and
Russ Peterson. Mayor Polston arrived at 7:40 P.M. Also present
were: City Manager Jon Elam, City Clerk Fran Clark, Water &
Sewer Superintendent Greg Skinner, Park Director Chris Bollis,
Street Superintendent Geno Hoff and the following interested
citizens: Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kenealy. Betsy June Fitz, Dudly Fitz,
Penny Robbins, Morea Fitz.
Acting Mayor Charon opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance. She explained that tonights meeting was called to
discuss a new Public Works Facility in the City of Mound.
City Manager Jon Elam presented slides of the present Public
Works facilities and a number of possible sites that have been
looked into.
Mr. Kenealy asked about the wisdom of putting a public works
facility in a residential area.
Councilmember Jessen stated that she doesn't like the idea of
having this facility in a residential area but the costs,
accessibility and convenience are important.
Councilmember Paulsen stated that he would not support
putting this facility in a residential area and because the
area north of the 3 acre site is as yet unplatted
residential, this site is completely unacceptable. The site
needs to be commercially zoned.
Councilmember Peterson stated that he is not for a
residential site but if the numbers and location are good it
may have to be there. He stated he felt if it were put in a
residential area there would need to be good screening.
Councilmember Charon stated that she also did not like
putting this facility in a residential area but that cost
will be a big factor.
Mayor Polston stated that no one wants a residential site but
no site would be perfect. All aspects will have t.o be
weighed; cost, impact on the area. etc. The City is looking
for a site with the lease impact on a neighborhood.
Morea Fitz commented on her concern about traffic increases
in the neighborhood not only by City vehicles but by people
162
Ju13~ 30, 198 .
who go to the public works facility:
- Councilmember Paulsen stated that .he feels if Westedge Blvd. -
- ~ is improved traffic will automatically increase because it
..
. __:-..... ~ will give..people another way.. to go from. one side of :town; to
_' •- . ' ~.~the other. There was; alot more traffic on this road when it
was; part of County Road 44.. This could' have a long term
affect on planning and development and could be detrimental.
Mayor Polston.°stated that the City is looking for a ste`wth
' ~ - the least impact on a neighborhood.
Mr.` -Tim Kenealy asked how a facility like. this would be
;funded`. -
The Council .stated it .would .probably have to be a referendum ,,.
_ vote. - ---
There was discussion on the various sites that have been
investigated and where other cities have located their .public
- raorks facilities and the-costs.
Mayor Polston stated that the affect a facility like .this :would
have on a neighborhood would have slot to do with plannngr
implementing and construcaion of the building. He assured the
.people .present that -the City is sill looking at other options _
and that .they-will. be kept informed.
Mr. Fitz thanked-the Council for theirtimQ. consideration and
input..
Jessen moved and Charon seconded° a motion,a_o-_adjourn at 9:00
_ P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
~~!~~
3 Elam. City Manager '
_- _ ~ ~/ /S n.. ~Y r1a 1C