1995-09-19MINUTES. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING- SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. Members present: Mayor pro tem Liz
Jensen, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Mark Hanus and Phyllis Jessen. Absent and
excused Mayor Bob Polston. Also present: Alan Willcutt, Executive Director of the
LMCD; Mark Goldberg, Chair of the Commons Task Force; Karl Weisenhorn, 1733
Bluebird Lane and Ed Shukle, City Manager.
Executive Director, LMCD
Alan Willcutt, Executive Director of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District,
(LMCD) introduced himself to the Council. He gave information regarding his
background and experience and took questions from the Council regarding the
activities of the LMCD and what his knowledge so far has been regarding LMCD
issues. He offered to have the Council call him at any time regarding LMCD activities
and issues.
Commons Task Force
Mark Goldberg, Chair of the Commons Task Force was present and reviewed a draft
quantitative survey to be sent abutters, non-abutters and citizens at large to ascertain
information with regard to the Commons Dock program. The survey was reviewed
in detail, changes were suggested. Mr. Goldberg will make the changes and submit
them to city staff for mailing.
Domestic Abuse Shelters
A discussion was held with regard to domestic abuse shelters and what the
appropriate zoning for such shelters should be within the City of Mound. The Council
suggested that this matter be given to the Planning Commission for their input and to
come up with a recommendation on how domestic abuse shelters can be incorporated
into the City of Mound's Zoning Ordinance.
Pending Ordinances
Pending Ordinances were reviewed. City Manager Ed Shukle indicated that these
ordinances had been discussed at the last Committee of the Whole meeting and it was
suggested that they be reviewed at this Committee of the Whole meeting. These
ordinances include, beginning with the top three: 1) Streamlining of Variances;
2) Telecommunications; 3) Domestic Abuse Shelters; and the following: Park Land
Dedication, Truth in Housing, Truck Parking in Residential Areas, Driveways, Sale of
Vehicles Ordinance. It was noted that the Park Land Dedication ordinance was
already changed to reflect the Planning Commission's earlier recommendation
regarding fee structure. It was noted that the Truth in Housing Ordinance is still being
discussed by the City Council at future COW meetings. It was also noted that Truck
Parking in Residential Areas Driveways, Telecommunications, Sale of Vehicles,
Domestic Abuse Shelters, Streamlining of Variances is at the Planning Commission
level for their review, consideration and recommendations.
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Parks and Open Space Commission Attendance Record
The C0uncJl reviewed a Park and Open Space Commission Attendance Record from
1994 and an up-to-date record in 1995. There is concern by the Council that the
Patios and Open ~pace Commission has had to cancel two meetings in 1995 due to
a lack of a quorum. They would like the Parks and Open Space Commission to
evaluate this and come up with some solutions as to how they can prevent lack of
attendance and the cancelling of meetings. Councilmember Ahrens is to discuss this
matter with the Parks and Open Space Commission at the next meeting. It was also
noted when commission reappointments are discussed, that each person up for
reappointment be evaluated based on absences of three or more prior to any
reappointment taking place. The city manager noted that this statement can be
included in the notice to those persons who are up for reappointment.
Recreational Fire Ordinance
This matter was continued until the November meeting.
Annual Christmas Party
It was suggested that Friday, December 8th or Friday, December 1 §th be selected for
the annual Christmas party. The city manager will follow up on this item.
Other Business
A request for a similar crosswalk signage at Auditor's Road and Commerce Blvd., as
well as City jurisdiction over the location of real estate signs within the City was
discussed. A staff report will be provided on this at the November COW meeting. It
was noted that the next Committee of the Whole meeting will be October 17, 1995,
7:30 PM, at Mound City Hall. The only agenda item will be a discussion on the 1996
proposed budget.
Upon motion by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen and carried unanimously, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:20 PM.
City Manager
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