1987-02-2121
February 2l, 1987
MINUTES OF CITY OF MOUND, CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, FEBRUARY 21, 19 7
Members present were: Mayor, Steve Smith, Phyllis Jensen, Skip Johnson,
Liz Jensen, Don Abel. Absent: none. Also present: City Manager Ed Shukle.
The work session was called to order by Mayor Steve Smith at 8:30 AM, in the
city council chambers. Each councilmember was asked to mention some items
.that they wanted to discuss during the work session. The following issues
were stated: Downtown area, Public Works Facility, Lost Lake,
-Goals, Liability Ordinance, Designated Smoking Area, Consent Agenda,
Commission Appointments, LMCD Appointment, Storage Ordinance, Maintenance•
Ordinance, Vehicle Inventory, County Road 15, Reactivating Police Reserves,
Physical Training program for the Police Department, City Attorney annual
report.
LOST LAKE: Discussion was he 1'd on the Lost Lake issue. Consensus was to •
send copies of .t he final report to the Mound Retail Council and the Westonka
Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this is to circuiate copies to obtain
reactions to the report and seeking input on what the property ought to be
used for. It was the consensus to have the Planning Commission conduct a
public hearing on March 23, or April 13, with the City Council to receive
the response and hold a discussion on April 28th.
LAKE MtNNETONKA REGIONAL PARK: Discussion was held on the park situation
and the City of Minnetrista's stand on it. Also dicsussed was the King's
Point access in Minnetrista. The City Manager pointed out that he had
read an article in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune on Friday, February
20th, which indicated that the City of Minnetrista was negotiating for
property in Mound for the regional park. Discussion was also held on the
idea of Mound Bay Park and its number of parking spaces within 1500 feet
of the park. The City Manager indicated that a letter had been filed in
1983, by the former City Manager Jon Elam, regarding the number of parking
spaces within 1500 feet of Mound Bay Park. It was the consensus to have
the City Attorney follow up on this matter and report back at a later date.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Discussion was held on the process of which persons
are appointed to the various advisory committees to the City Council.
Consensus was to have joint interviews of potential candidates. This policy
• would go into effect after the vacancy that currently exists is filled. In
other words, the latest vacancy would not be subject to this policy.
NO SMOKING POLICY: This matter will be placed on the March. 24th City
Council agenda.
COMMISSION DIRECTION: Concern was expressed with regard to giving tasks
and assignments and general direction to the areas advisory commissions.
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EXTERIOR STORAGE: The Council asked what the staff has done so far with
regard to this matter. The City Manager indicated that 50 slides have
been taken of problem areas. Consensus was to have a list of complaints
drafted for the last three years.
ANNUAL REPORT - CITY ATTORNEY: The consensus was to have the city attorney
provide an annual report of the past year regarding its criminal and civil
cases and work. Also discussed were whether or not the City had a legal
agreement with the city attorney for his services.
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY: This matter was discussed and consensus was to have
° this as the number one topic for the next work session.
LMCD APPOINTMENT: The application of Leonard~Kopp was discussed. Council-•
member Jessen indicated that the application of Leonard Kopp was withdrawn
because he could not make the interview session on February 24th . The City
Manager indicated that Mr. Kopp was withdrawing his name from consideration.
Consensus was to. leave Mr. Kopp's application in with the others.
The Council then scheduled another work session for Saturday, March 14, 1987 ,
at 8:30 AM, in the City Council Chambers.
The work session was then adjourned at approximately 10.:30 AM.
R ectfully submitted,
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' Edward ~. Shukle, Jr.
- .City Manager
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