1995-04-18MINUTES -COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE- APRIL 18, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. Members present: Mayor Bob Polston,
Councilmembers Ahrens, Jensen, Jessen and Hanus. Also present: City Manager Ed
Shukle, City Engineer John Cameron, Jim Stark and Kyle Beedle, Metropolitan
Mosquito Control District.
The City Manager introduced Mr. Stark and Mr. Beedle who gave an overview of the
responsibilities of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. They showed a 12
minute video explaining the roles and functions of the District with the main focus to
of the District to control mosquitos through anti-larval methods. They also explained
that occasionally they do "adult spraying" for certain community events. They
distributed some information with regard to the various types of mosquitos and the
diseases that are transmitted through those certain mosquitos.
John Cameron, City Engineer, was present to review the Lost Lake dredging project
as it pertains to permanent easements that are required from residents at the mouth
of the channel on Cook's Bay. Upon review, the City Council directed that the item
be placed on the April 25, 1995 agenda which will be a motion directing City Staff to
commence negotiations with property owners concerning these easements.
Goal Setting was reviewed. The list that has been ongoing for some time was
reviewed. Particular attention was paid to ways in which the City of Mound could
stimulate senior housing along Commerce Boulevard south of County Road 15. The
City Manager indicated that Westonka Community Action Network (WECAN) had
undertaken a housing survey some time ago, but was unsure as to the status of that
survey. The survey was going to address needs within the community as it pertained
to housing for certain age groups and income levels. The City Manager also explained
that at one time a developer was interested in the City of Mound to build upscale
senior housing. The City Manager will follow up on 'these issues.
Councilmember Hanus reported that he had done some research by contacting
metropolitan area cities pertaining to administrative ordinances. He intends to bring
a proposal to the next COW meeting with regard to lessening the work load of city
staff as it pertains to review of certain kinds of applications for variances.
The City Manager reported on the Lake Minnetonka Area Cooperating Cities project.
He reported that the Metropolitan Council will be providing a $5000 grant for studying
public safety to look at ways in which cities can cooperate in municipal service
delivery and perhaps even consolidate public safety departments. He indicated that
a consultant will be paid $5000 to prepare this study and will provide
recommendations for cities involved in this study to consider. He also explained that
the Metropolitan Council is continuing to facilitate the studying of other municipal
services for cooperation and collaboration. The City Manager reported that the area
cities have agreed to support a survey that will be conducted by Decision Resources
this spring or early summer for the purposes of identifying public interest in a
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community center for the Westonka area.
Other business reviewed included reminding City Council of the Park Tour which is
scheduled for Thursday, April 20th. The bus will be leaving city hall at 6 PM for the
tour. Councilmember Jensen asked a question with regard to one of the documents
provided previously by Mayor Polston as it related to the crosswalk at the House of
Moy. The next meeting of the Committee of the Whole will be Tuesday, May 16,
1995 at 7:30 PM. Upon motion by Jensen, seconded by Hanus, and carried
unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
City Manager
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