1989-05-1675
May 16, 1989
KINUTES
COMKITTEE OF THE T~THOLE HEFTING
HgY 16, 1989
The meeting was called to order at the Public Works facility at
6:30 PM. Members present: Smith Ahrens, Jensen Jensen and
Johnson. Absent: none. Also present: City Manager. Ed Shukle;
City Engineer. John Cameron; .Street Superintendent Geno Hoff;
Water and Sewer Superintendents Greg Skinner. Lori Hamm of the
Laker and Parker Hodges of the Sailor were also present.
The Public Works outdoor storage issue was discussed. City
Manager Ed Shukle reviewed a report dated May 16, 1989 w hich
covered alternative sites to the present Lost Lake Storage area
and the present method by which we handle materials. The Council
suggested that other alternatives be looked at:
1) Contact private contractors in the area with regard to
using their facilities on a lease basis or having them provide
equipment and/or materials at their site.
2) Contact various cities to see what types of arrangements
might be available:
3) Investigate the MWCC property on the west side of the
existing pump station on Westedge Blvd. for snow storage only.
~) Investigate use of the Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery for
the .storage of snow only.
5) Investigate the property on County Road 110 West across
from the new Lion's Park area in Minnetrista.
6) Investigate the Bickman site directly across from the
Public Works building on Lynwood Blvd. and Belmont Lane.
The Public Works outdoor storage issue will be discussed at the
next Committee of the Whole Meeting. .
A discussion was then held on the Central Business District
parking lots. City Manager. Ed Shukle reviewed the history of
the CBD assessment program and the immediate problems of property
owned by Dakota Rail that the City leases from Dakota Rail and an
additional parcel. Dakota Rail has approached the City regarding
this possible purchase and/or lease of railroad property for
parking purposes.
Following the discussion, it was moved by Johnson, seconded
by Jensen to offer #1.50 per square foot for the area on
the north side of the tracks that is currently leased and
an adjacent 13,000 square foot area to the east. The
motion was. them amended by Johnson, seconded by Jensen, to
add the lot across from the House of Moy and the driveway
adjacent to the law firm on the west side of County Road
110 to the offer for purchase. The Council voted
unanimously to make this offer.
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City Manager. Ed Shukle~ then reviewed a memo dated May 16-. 1989
from John Norman Finance Director. with regard to Capital
Improvement Debt Service Fund.
Committee of the Whole meeting dates were discussed with regard
to June. July and August. The next meeting will be held on June
20~ 1989. 6:30 PM, in the City Council Chambers with the
following meetings to be held July 18. 1989 and August 15. 1989.
Upon motion by Jensen. seconded by Johnson. and carried
unanimously. the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 PM.
Res ctfully sub fitted.
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Ed Sh kl e
City Manager
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