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Mounds View City Council April 24, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney stated it appeared that the purpose of continuing the Hydrology Study, <br />which was approved for this year, was to allow some different land usage in the area, depending <br />upon the results of the report. <br /> <br />Superintendent Hammerschmidt stated this was correct. He explained that they were examining <br />the feasibility of possible uses, and of these uses, the one that has been most discussed by the <br />Commissions, the Golf Course Committee, and Council is the possible expansion of the golf <br />course. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney stated the Hydrology Study has not been completed, and therefore, it <br />was somewhat premature to proceed with this proposal. <br /> <br />Superintendent Hammerschmidt explained that the examination of the feasibility of expanding <br />the golf course involves three considerations, which include the driving range and the Clubhouse <br />operations, which are not impacted by the Hydrology Study. He stated the third consideration, <br />relates to the amount of land available, and they are certain there is sufficient land to create an <br />18-hole pitch and pot, and possibly enough for nine holes on the course, and this is where the <br />Hydrology Study presents an impact. He explained that the Hydrology Study is not necessary in <br />terms of proceeding with the First Tee Program as discussed, and the expansion plan, however, it <br />will be necessary as this matter goes forward in the future. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney stated in his opinion it would be premature to hire an architect to plan a <br />layout when the Hydrology Study is incomplete. He added that they have received no residents’ <br />comments regarding what they would like do with this land. He indicated they should wait until <br />after the Hydrology Study is complete to determine what types of land they are dealing with, and <br />then determine what is feasible. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To approve the Consent Agenda for Item C as <br />presented. <br /> <br />Mayor Coughlin stated this was simply a feasibility study, and such studies have been somewhat <br />of a mantra for many members of the current and previous Councils who desire to obtain as <br />much information possible in a timely manner, in order to be aware of all of the options that are <br />available. He stated he was in favor of this item. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney reiterated he believed this proposal was premature. He advised that <br />this was not a free study, and they were launching forward a bit prematurely. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 3 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. <br /> <br />8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR <br /> <br />There were no requests or comments from the floor.