1987-03-28March 28, 1887
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - MARCH 28-- 19~
The meeting was called to order at 8.30 AM. Persons present: Mayor Steve
Smith; Councilmembers: Don Abel, Liz Jensen, Skip Johnson and Phyllis Jensen.
Absent: none. Also present were Geno Hoff, Street Superintendent; Greg
Skinner, Water and Sewer Superintendent and Ed Shukle, City Manager.
The Public Works Facility was discussed. The City Manager indicated that
he had prepared a chronological listing of events that have taken place
since 1982, regarding the public works facility issue. He asked that the .
City Council review this as it provides some basic background on the history
of this issue and where the City is at with it today. He also presented the
report entitled "Preliminary Engineering Report for Improvements to Public
Works Facilities", prepared by McCombs-Knutson Associates, Inc., regarding
bringing the existing Island Park facility up to code. He summarized the
report saying that the cost of• bringing the building up to code exceeds
$100,000. He indicated that there are some very unsafe conditions at the
present facility that warrant improvement. Correcting these conditions has
a great deal with how the public works facility issue wilt be dealt with,
i.e., the city should not spend a large amount of money fixing this building
up if its not going to be used and some other alternative is selected, such as
a new facility in another location. After some discussion, the Council
consensus was to direct the City Manager and staff to pursue the possibility
of acquiring the bus garage owned by James Riley and adjacent property owned
by Randy Rickman and to study the feasibility of acquiring a site north on
County Road 110 owned by Fritz Widmer. In the case of the bus garage and
Rickman property, the City would be looking at retrofitting the bus garage
to meet its needs. In the case of the Widmer site, it would be looking at
building a new facility. In both cases, the Council stressed the need for
the cost to come in under one million dollars. The Council firmly believed
that if the price tag is under one million, a referendum could be sold.
They instructed the City Manager to come back-with a preliminary report on
this matter at a work session scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 1987•
The vehicle inventory was discussed. The City Manager had Geno Hoff and Greg
Skinner explain some of the pieces of equipment that were listed. Questions
focusec}_ on the need for a V-Plow. The Council then agreed to keep the list
on file for future reference.
The liability ordinance for councilmembers and employees was discussed.
This ordinance is to be submitted for consideration at the April 14th City
.~ Council meeting.
The topic of a consent agenda was discussed. The possibility of the City
Manager hatching items depending upon the type of items, for an agenda, could
be done. The consensus was to reserve this for when it is needed.
The City Manager briefly updated the Council on the C.S.A.H. 15 road improve-
ment.
Exterior storage was discussed. The City Manager showed slides. Jan Bertrand,
building inspector, was present also to review the slides with,the Council.
This matter was continued until the April 14th Council meeting.
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MARCH 28, 1987
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Tom Reese, LMCD representative, was present to discuss with the Council the
City's position on the Lake Minnetonka Regional Park. Reese indicated how
important it was that the City and others consider the proximity of the pro-
posed park to the Carver Park area and the Lake Minnewashta park situation.
The Council consensus was that they agreed with Mr. Reese and feel' that the
regional park should take a much smaller scope and should be kept east of
C.S.A.H. 44 and should be tied in with Carver Park. Reese will attend the
Metro Council meeting on April 9th to testify on behalf of the City in this'
regard. The City Manager is to contact Minnetrista regarding the City of
Mound's support fora smaller park. LMCD legislation was discussed. This is
to be discussed again at the April 25th work session.
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A possible Housing Maintenance Code was discussed. The Council consensus was
to direct the planr~ing commission to limit a code in scope, so that it •
focuses on certain areas. It was suggested that the City Manager obtain
some sample copies of codes from other cities. .
Other Discussion Items:.
1. Consideration of the City hiring its own assessor. The City Manager is
to report back at the next work session on April 25th.
2. The VFW parking lot.
3. Grimm's Store
4. Vacated Laurel Street - The Council consensus was that they needed more
information on this matter before the public hearing on April 14th.
5. No smoking policy to be put on the April 14th agenda.
6. City attorney annual report - The consensus was to have the following
items included within the city attorney's annual report: 1) Number of
cases - civil and criminal; 2) Types of cases; 3) Hours spent;
4)~ Breakdown of money; 5) Copy of retainer contract. With regard to the
criminal area: 1) Types of cases; 2) Cases resolved at first before going
to pre-trial; 3) Cases resolved at pre-trial; 4) Cases resolved after
trial.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:33 PM, on a
motion by Smith, seconded by Jessen and they all voted in favor.
Re tfutly su fitted,
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City Manager
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