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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1981
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
M I NUT E S
CALL TO ORDER:
A regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order
by Mayor Baird on January 12, 1981 at 7:33 P.M. in the Council
Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND PRAYER:
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer.
ROLL CALL:
Council Present: Mayor Baird, Haugen, Shaw, Leonardo, and Rascop.
Staff Present: - Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, and Clerk Wiltsey.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Leonardo, to approve the minutes of the
last meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT:
Richard Spellman, the nominee for the vacancy on the Planning
Commission was interviewed by the Council. He stated that he has
been an employee of the Hennepin County Department of Transportation
for the past 20 years as a civil engineer, and is a resident of
Shady Island. Moved by Rascop, seconded by Leonardo, to appoint
Richard Spellman as a member of the Planning Commission - term to
expire December 31, 1983.
Mayor then advised Mr. Spellman and the Council that a joint meeting
of the City Council and the Planning Commission will be held on the
20th of January, 1981.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS - YEAR VII ALLOCATION:
Larry Blackstead, Coordinator RESOLUTION NO. 1-81
Larry Blackstead from Hennepin County office reviewed the Council's
proposed allocation of Year VII-Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds which were generally agreed upon at the Public Hearing
held in December. Blackstead explained the operation of the funding
for the benefit of the new members of the Council and answered
questions from the Council.
Haugen suggested and Council discussed the possibility of raising
the adjusted gross income level from $7,500 to $10,000 to qualify
for rehabilitation funds. It generally was agreed that if funds
are not exhausted at the $7,500 limit that the Council reconsider
raising the income level for qualification. Moved by Haugen,
seconded by Rascop, to adopt a resolution approving the use of
Year VII funds as follows and authorized submission to the Citizen's
Advisory Committee:
Rehabilitation of Private Dwellings - $40,000
Sewer and Water Improvements - $10,000
(low income/handicapped)
Motion carried unanimously.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1981
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AUDITOR'S PRESENTATION:
Long, Froehling, and Associates, auditors for the City, were
present and discussed the proposal to put the general funds, etc.
on their computer, basically performing the same services that are
now being done for the liquor store. They could provide a fund
balance along with a budget balance report for each month. Costs
were discussed and they indicated that the initial set up would
cost about $200.00 plus approximately $150.00 a month. Council
took the matter under advisement and agreed to advise them when
a decision is made. The Mayor indicated that the matter should be
reviewed further by the administrator and the bookkeeper for their
recommendation.
PROPERTY DIVISIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 2-81
Florence Reed Estate
5485 Grant Lorenz Road, P.I.D #32~117-23-12-0006
Gregg Westigard was present as the applicant on the proposed
property division of the Florence Reed Estate property, 5485 Grant
Lorenz Road. The access to the existing house was discussed since
the east lot would then be cut off from the public road. It was
determined that since there were at least five homes besides the
______Reedhousa_alIaadyusing an easement road for access, which road
contains the permanent sewer easements, the lot is assured of
permanent access. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve
the lot division subject to payment of all applicable past and
additional sewer fees. Motion carried unanimously.
DON BROOKS DIVISION:
At the request of Don Brooks of 5480 Howards Point Road, the matter
was tabled until further notice.
HENRY GUENTHER DIVISION: RESOLUTION NO. 3-81
5960 Christmas Lake Road
P.I.D#35~117~23~42-0009
Clerk reported that Mr. Henry Guenther, applicant, had now agreed
to divide property in accordance with the engineer's findings.
Moved by Shaw, seconded by Rascop, to approve the division of the
property at 5960 Christmas Lake Road in accordance with the engin-
eer's recommendation of December 1, 1980 to increase the lot depth
as shown on the survey by approximately 45 feet to provide for the
wetlands and also subject to payment of applicable park and any
additional sewer costs. Motion carried unanimously.
CIGARETTE LICENSE ORDINANCE:
The proposed revision to the cigarette license ordinance which
would prohibit sales of cigarettes through vending machines where
there is no control was discussed at length. The Council was
polled on any concerns they had. No further action was taken but
attorney was asked to research any legal problems with that type
of restriction.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
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MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1981
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COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilman Leonardo reported that as liaison he had attended the
Planning Commission meeting on the 6th of January. They requested
a joint meeting with the Council on the 20th to review the compre-
hensive plan where they feel changes should be made. The problem
of attendance of the members at the meetings was discussed as it
relates to continuity.
Mayor agreed to discuss the matter with the Commission.
UNION PROPOSAL: RESOLUTION NO. 4-81
A letter from the union representative had been received which in-
dicated that the original proposal agreed upon between the union
representative, the steward, and the City's negotiating committee
was now agreeable to the members. Moved by Shaw, seconded by
Haugen, to accept the concept of the contract as contained in the
letter from the union and to authorize the salary increase effect-
ive for the payroll beginning on January 8th. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Shaw, seconded by Rascop to approve the payment of claims
as submitted to be followed by adjournment at9:4SP.M.
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General Fund (00166) Cks #
Liquor Fund (00174) Cks #
$ 52,509.09
$ 40,511.04
TOTAL.............$ 93,020.11
Motion carried unanimously, and meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Elsa I. Wiltsey, Clerk
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