081180 CC Reg Min
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 11, 1980
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUN1.1RYiCLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
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M I NUT E S
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order by
Mayor Frazier at 7:35 P.M. on August 11, 1980 in the council chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer.
ROLL CALL
Council members present were: Mayor Frazier, Keeler, Haugen, and Shaw.
Naegele arrived late. Staff present: Engineer Norton, Attorney Kelly,
and Clerk Wiltsey.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve the minutes of July 28th,
(joint meeting with Planning Commission and a regular council meeting),
and a special Council meeting, July 30th as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF FENCE - MINNEWASHTA SCHOOL
Received a letter from William Smith, relative to the request from the
Minnetonka School District to install a 7' fence between the Smith
property and the Minnewashta Elementary School; which letter indicated
that the school district and Smith would install an 8' fence if approved
by the city. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to rescind the previous
motion of July 28, 1980 (which motion failed - thereby request denied).
After further discussion, it was moved by Keeler, seconded by Shaw, to
approve the installation of the 8' fence between the Smith property and
the school. On roll call vote, the motion carried on a 4 to 1 vote.
Haugen voted nay.
SETBACK VARIANCE - 23310 Academy Avenue
An application for a building permit for a unattached garage at 23310
Academy Avenue. Moved by Keeler, seconded by Naegele, to approve the
setback variances in accordance with the plans submitted, showing a 5'
setback. Motion carried unanimously.
PETITION FOR WATER - Crescent Beach Area
A petition was received from three residents west of Crescent Beach to
be served by water from Tonka Bay. Moved by Keeler, seconded by Haugen,
to refer the matter to the engineer for recommendation and to prepare an
agreement with Tonka Bay. Motion carried unanimously.
ELECTION JUDGES APPROVED
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve the list of election judges
for the primary election on September 9, 1980, as submitted by the clerk.
Motion carried unanimously.
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SEWER SERVICE CHARGE SUBSIDIES
Discussed the possibility of adopting a subsidy program on sewer service
charges to benefit the qualified elderly with limited incomes. Matter
was referred to Councilman Shaw and Clerk Wiltsey, to report back.
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BUILDING PERMIT - J Cousiris'- 5955 ChristmasL&keRoad
Harvey Strohm, owner of property located at 5945 Christmas Lake Road and
John Cousins and his architect, applicants for building permit at 5955
Christmas Lake Road appeared before the council to discuss setbacks from
the lake to new homes, relative to existing homes. A plot plan showing
the final placement of the new house for Cousins to replace and old struc-
ture was reviewed. Discussed possibility of adopting a policy on setbacks
adjacent to existing homes. Agreed that this would be covered in the new
zoning ordinance.
Moved by Naegele, seconded by Haugen, to approve the demolition permit for
the existing house and the building permit for location of the new house in
accordance with the survey, submitted and filed for part of Lot 184, Audi-
tors Subdivision #120, Hennepin County, located at 5955 Christmas Lake Road.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONOCO SIGN'APPROVED
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Weyker appeared before the council for a permit to erect
a "CONOCO" sign on the LC.O. property at 5680 County Road 19.
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve the application for the
new sign provided that the two existing wall signs referred to as #2 of
48 square feet and #3 of 48 square feet as listed on the "list of present
signs" as submitted by the applicant, be removed. Motion carried unani-
mously.
BMX TRACK AGREEMENT
A proposed athletic agreement for use of the BMX track was reviewed.
Moved by Naegele, seconded by Keeler to approve the agreement and setting
the entry fee at 50~ per entrant. Motion carried unanimously.
AMESBURY 13TH ADDITION - FINAL PLAT RESOLUTION NO. 54-80
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Keeler, to adopt a resolution approving the
final plat of Amesbury 13th Addition and to authorize the mayor and clerk
to execute said plat. Motion carried unanimously.
SHADY ISLAND - Lot 41 Sewer Assessments
Councilman Shaw reported to the council that he had met with the petitioners
relative to the request for deletion of the balance of the sewer assess-
ments against Lot 41, Shady Island, and had nothing new to report except
that they still want the assessment deleted. Council was advised that the
sewer charges were for trunk charges based on the square footage only - so
legally could not remove that charge except in the case of an error, so no
action was taken.
PARK PLAYGROUND USE
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to authorize clerk to write letters to
all the athletic associations using Shorewood facilities notifying them
of the proposed agreements that will be necessary prior to scheduling
their activities and to schedule a joint meeting with the Park Commission
relative to this and the Comprehensive Park Plan. Motion carried unani-
mously.
SCHIMMELPFENNIGBUILDING
Moved by Keeler, seconded by Naegele, to authorize the attorney and clerk
to proceed with the settlement on payment of Contract for Deed to D. J.
Schimmelpfennigon the storage building, prior to the well installation.
Motion carried unanimously.
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SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Reminded council of the joint study meeting scheduled with the Planning
Commission for Wednesday, August 13th to have final review of the pro-
posed Subdivision Ordinance.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Haugen and seconded by Frazier to approve the claims for pay-
ment from the various funds, to be followed by adjournment, 10:30 P.M.
General Fund - Ck #22660 - Ck #22718
Liquor Fund - Ck # 6806 - Ck # 6861
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$22,658.78
67,781. 57
Respectfully submitted,
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Elsa 1. Wiltsey,