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011480 CC Reg Min e CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 1980 M I NUT E S The first regular meeting of 1980 of the Shorewood City Council was called at 7:35 P.M. on January 14, 1980, in the council chambers of the City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by prayer. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Frazier, Council members Keeler, Naegele, Haugen and Shaw. Staff Present: Attorney Kelly, Engineer Mittelsteadt and Clerk Wiltsey APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Haugen, seconded by Keeler, to approve the regular meeting of December 17, 1979, as submitted. unanimously. minutes of the Motion carried Moved by Shaw, seconded by Keeler, to approve the minutes of the special meeting of January 7, 1980. Motion carried unanimously. tit PROPERTY DIVISION: Warren Olson, 5060 Suburban Drive Mr. and Mrs. Warren Olson appeared before the council and presented a revised division of Lot 8, Block 3, proposing to add 24.2 ft. to the East/West line of Tract A as shown on the survey dated De c . 16, 1 97 9 . Since variances to the minimum standards of the R-2 zone are being requested, the attorney advised that a public hearing should be held and a formal subdivision plat should be submitted (RLS) rather than a meets and bounds description. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve the recommendation of the attorney and schedule for public hearing before the planning commission. Motion carried unanimously. DOCK REQUEST: Lot 164 Aud. Sub.< 120, Christmas Lake (Luther Smith Property) Mr.. Winston, attorney, and Dennis Mathisen appeared before the council requesting approval for permission for docking privileges on Christmas Lake by means of 1/4 interest in Lot 164, Aud. Sub. 120 for the new lot division (West 283 ft. of Lot 159, Aud. Sub. 120 at the rear of the Luther Smith property, 5830 Christmas Lake Road). Mathisen who is purchasing the property indicated that there would be only one dock with 3 slips and that they would be agreeable to a conditional use limitation. A memo from the city attorney was reviewed. The main item of discussion was whether granting this permit would or would not set a precedent for other undivided tracts of land with minimum lake frontage, which frontage would serve all the lots platted off the lake. e COUNCIL MINUTES - 2 - January 14, 1980 . DOCK REQUEST (cont'd.): It was then moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to deny the request. After further discussion on the motion, Haugen requested removal of the motion from the table, approved by the seconder, Shaw. Haugen then moved to table the matter for further study to determine if the permit can be granted without setting a precedent. Seconded by Keeler. Motion carried unanimously. PETITION: Galpin Lake Storm Drainage Area Acknowledged receipt of a letter from City of Excelsior, written by Scott Martin, manager, relative to a petition Excelsior had prepared to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for storm drainage improve- ments and asking for Shorewood's participation in the petition. There was considerable discussion as to the need, benefit and costs to Shorewood residents. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Keeler, to 'table any action until further discussion with Excelsior representatives. Motion carried unanimously. Council agreed that a letter stating Shorewood's position should be sent to Minnehaha Creek Watershed District before the matter is considered by the District. e NOELWOOD ADDITION: Kathleen Court Acknowledged a letter from the road contractor, Plehal Blacktopping, that the corrections needed to facilitate the drainage on Kathleen Court would be done as soon as weather permits in the Spring. The other problems between the recommendations of the city engineer, the developer and the residents will be resolved by the road commission. RE UEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT:Pro'ect 79Pl-2 Matt Bullock Construction Received recommendation from engineer for final payment of 8,126.01 for the completion of project 79Pl-2 by Matt Bullock Construction. Mention was made that ruts had been left in the field when the fencing was erected. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Keeler, to withhold $1,000.00 until damage is repaired, and approve the payment of $7,126.01. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Rezone Request - Redfield Homes/Cranbrook 20520 Excelsior Blvd. P.I.D. No. 25-117-23-33-0007 & 0026 Jay Carpenter appeared before the council and presented the concept plan for the platting of a possible four lots for doubles. Moved by Keeler, seconded by Shaw, to accept the recommendation of the planning commission to approve the combination of Lot 6, St. Albans Bay Estates, and Lot 74, Aud. Sub. 141, P.I.D. No. 25-117-23-33-0007 & 0026, the rezoning from R-l to R-3, and to approve the preliminary plan of four lots, thereby considering this to be the first reading of the amendment to the zoning ordinance; further, to provide for buffering the new area from the auto salvage. Motion carried unanimously. . COUNCIL MINUTES - 3 - January 14, 1980 e PAUL CHRISTENSEN DIVISION: 6065 Cathcart Drive 32-117-23-34-0042 and 0043 Paul Christensen appeared before the council and presented the preliminary plan for division of property identified as 32-117-23-34-0043 into three lots along with his current homestead lot (fourth lot) identified as 32-117-23-34-0042. Discussed the possibility of acquiring the adjacent property to the south to get additional access roadway or to combine with this site for development. Agreed to refer to the planner to submit a possible sketch plan of the whole area. Moved by Keeler, seconded by Haugen, to approve the preliminary plat as submitted on the basis of private installation and maintenance of sewer and roadway until the adjacent properties are developed. Motion carried unanimously. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR A representative from Hessburg Realty appeared before the council requesting some indication if the Richard Dean property, described as Lot 94, Aud. Sub. 133 (25985 Smithtown Lane), with frontage on Smithtown Roa~ containing some 80,000 sq. ft. could be developed into four lots. They were advised by staff that the concept as described indicated that the proposal would meet subdivision requirements. e ANIMAL WARDEN CONTRACT - MAPSI Moved by Frazier, seconded by Haugen, to approve the animal warden contract with MAPSI for the year 1980 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 3-80 Moved by Haugen, seconded by Naegele, to adopt the following resolution. --1980 APPOINTMENTS-- RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made for 1980 (as recommended): 1. Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer 2. Deputy Clerk 3. City Attorney 4. City Engineer 5. City Health Officer 6. Fire Marshall 7. Building Inspector/Public Works Director 8. Liquor Store Manager 9. Auditor Elsa Wiltsey Sandy Kennelly William F. Kelly Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Assoc. Dr. C. C. Berg Jim Lyons Jerome Studer Harry Feichtinger M. J. Long (appointed Dec.) e Motion carried on a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays. COUNCIL MINUTES - 4 - e January 14, 1980 RESOLUTION NO. 4-80 Moved by Frazier, seconded by Shaw, to adopt the following resolution. RESOLVED, that the following council and personnel be appointed to committee: l. Acting Mayor 2. Public Works Commission Co-commissioner 3. Park & Recreation Commissioner Co-commissioner 4. Liquor Store Commission: Jan Haugen Tad Shaw 5. South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Alternate 6. City Communications 7. Planning Commission - Liaison 8. Budget & Finance tit Union Negotiations 9. Intergovernmental Affairs and Legislative Lobbyist 10. Public Relations & Newsletter 11. Shade Tree Disease Program 12. Comprehensive Plan: a. Housing Plan b. Transportation c. Capital Improvement Plan d. Subdivision Ordinance Motion carried unanimously. e - Councilman Keeler - Mayor, Steve Frazier - Councilman Keeler - Councilman Keeler - Mayor Frazier Elsa Wiltsey Bob Naegele - Mayor Frazier - Councilman Keeler - Councilwoman Haugen - Councilwoman Haugen - Administrator Wiltsey and Mayor Frazier - Councilman Keeler and Administrator Wiltsey - Councilman Naegele and Councilwoman Haugen - Mayor Frazier - Councilwoman Haugen - Administrator Wiltsey - Mayor Frazier - Administrator Wiltsey - Councilman Tad Shaw - Councilwoman Jan Haugen - Mayor Frazier - Committee of the Whole e e e COUNCIL MINUTES - 5 - January 14, 1980 RESOLUTION NO. 5-80 Moved by Frazier, seconded by Keeler, to adopt the following resolution. RESOLVED, that the following be appointed as representatives to affiliated organizations: 1. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Councilwoman Haugen and League of Minnesota Cities: Alternate - Councilman Shaw 2. Suburban Rate Authority - Councilman Keeler Alternate - Councilman Shaw 3. Lake Minnetonka Conservation District - Councilman Naegele Alternate - Mayor Frazier 4. Minnetonka Community Services - Maria Malooly Backup - Councilman Shaw 5. 6. Suburban Public Health Nursing Service - Councilwoman Haugen West Hennepin Human Services Board Council Contact - Jan Haugen Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 6-80 Moved by Frazier, seconded by Haugen, to adopt the following resolution. RESOLVED, that the Minnetonka State Bank be designated as the official depository. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 7-80 Moved by Frazier, seconded by Naegele, to adopt the following resolution. RESOLVED, that the Sun Newspapers be designated as the official newspaper for all legal publications for 1980. Motion carried unanimously. . e e COUNCIL MINUTES - 6 - January 14, 1980 RESOLUTION NO. 8-80 Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to adopt the following resolution. RESOLVED, that the following be appointed to the Planning Commission for a term of three (3) years and to hold the second resolution appointment pending personal contact by the Mayor. 1. Bruce Benson - 3 years expiring 12/31/82 2. \(.J.k1A--> o.KXt~v~. -lUj~fr-(.:~\.tr(l-)..1 /-60- Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 9-80 Moved by Frazier, seconded by Keeler, to adopt the following resolution. RESOLVED, that the following be appointed to the Park Commission for a term of three (3) years: 1. Bob Nygaard - 12/31/82 2. 3. (two year term to fill the unexpired term of John Breckheimer - 12/31/81). Motion carried unanimously. OPEN HOUSE Approved conducting the Open House for the New City Hall oh January 29, 1980, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Sno SkippersD~ RESOLUTION NO. 10-80 Moved by Frazier, seconded by Keeler, to adopt a resolution proclaiming Sunday, January 20 as Southshore Sno-Skippers Day to help them raise money for the multiple Sclerosis Society. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT Moved by Frazier, seconded by Haugen, to approve the claims for payment as presented, as follows, which was followed by adjournment: General Fund (00166) - Ck. #' s 21756-21839 (mirius 21760,21817) - $106,281.19 Liquor Fund (00174) - Cle. #'s 6100-6192 (minus 6103-6109) - $ 62,612.97 Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, F.l~~ T. Wiltsev. Clerk