1989-04-180
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MINUTES
MOUND CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
APRIL 18, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM. Members present:
Smith: Jensen. Jessen. Johnson and Ahrens. Also present: City
Manager Ed Shukle; Dennis Hansen- Hennepin County Traffic
Engineer; Len Harrell Police Chief; Phil Lansing Mike Mueller.
Sr.. Mike Mueller Jr.~ Will and Phyllis Johnson. Gerry Dodds,
Hennepin County Commissioner. Tad Jude (arrived at 7:30 PM).
City Manager Ed Shukle reviewed the stoplight proposal as
previously presented from Hennepin County. Discussion was then
held with regard to the proposal. Dennis Hansen. Hennepin
County. was asked whether or not the accesses could remain open
at the Tonka West Shopping Center. Mr. Hanson indicated that the
County's position had changed and the County' would allow the
accesses to remain open as "Enter Only" accesses. Concern was
expressed by the Council as to how soon this project could be
implemented. Hansen explained that the project would not be able
to be. implemented until 1990. He explained that the County
budget was already appropriated for 1989. The Council asked if
there was any way possible that the project could begin in 1989.
Hansen explained that perhaps outside consulting could be used to
begin the work. but that he would be able to respond by the
Council's next meeting which is April 25th. The funding was
also discussed. Hansen suggested that the County and the City
would pay for this on a 50~ County. 50~ City basis.
Upon motion by Johnson. seconded by Jensen. and carried
unanimously the Council directed City Staff to prepare a
resolution approving the project. with implementation as soon as
possible. The City .Manager will bring the proposed resolution to
the Council meeting on April 25~ 1989.
Tad Jude arrived. the. discussion was reviewed regarding the
stoplight project and what decision the City and the County had
reached. Hennepin County activities were discussed by
Commissioner Tad Jude. i.e. recycling. property taxes. etc.
Commissioner Jude left the meeting.
The Council reviewed the February 21. 1989 Committee of the Whole
Minutes. and the January 31. 1989 Goal Setting Session.
A brief discussion was held on the City newsletter. Suggestions
were made on how to improve it.
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City Manager. Ed Shukle reviewed the preliminary draft of a
system on evaluating the performance of the City Manager. The
Council directed this item be continued until the next Committee
of the Whole meeting.
Also discussed were developing a program for listening to
citizen's wants. needs. and feedback; written direction for the
advisory commissions; developing a mission statement for the City
(This was continued until the next Committee of the Whole
meeting.- The Council is to bring their mission statements to be
discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting). housing
maintenance ordinance and review of nuisance ordinance.
Significant discussion was held with regard to the Lost Lake area
as well as looking at alternative sites for outdoor storage.
Roved by Jensen. seconded by Smith, to have the Staff prepare a
report on alternative sites and cost with regard to material
handling. The following vote was recorded: Ayes - Jessen.
Smith. Jenson and Ahrens; Nayes - Johnson.
The Council consensus on Lost Lake clean up was to have the
garbage removed as soon as possible.
Upon motion by Jensen. seconded by Smith and carried unanimously.
the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:10 PM.
R e ful y ubmitted~
Ed ukle
City Manager
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