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091481 CC Reg Min CITY OF SHOREWOOD Regular COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 Page 1 of 6 - - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNlRY CLUB ROAD 7:30 P.M. . MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Shorewood City CmIDci1 was called to order by Mayor Rascop on Monday, September 14, 1981 at 7:39 P.M. in the Council Cb~bers. PLEIX;E OF ALLEGIANCE AND PRAYER: The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and a prayer. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Rascop, Counci1members Haugen, Shaw, and Leonardo. Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, Administrator Uhrhammer, Clerk Kennelly AGENDA Q1ANGE: Council suggested to move Planning and Park Commission reports to earlier position on the agenda at Corrrnissions' request. Reports will be taken up after I tern No. 7 on the agenda. APPOINTMENT OF CLERK: Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to appoint Sandra L. Kennelly to the poSition of Clerk. Motion carried unanimously. OATH OF OFFICE: Clerk/Administrator Wiltsey swore in the new Clerk, Sandra L. KeTh'1.elly. e Clerk Kennelly swore in the new Mayor, Robert Rascop. Clerk Kennelly swore in the new Administrator/Treasurer, Douglas J. Uhrharnmer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Leonardo, seconded by Shaw, to approve the meeting of the Regular Council meeting of August 24, 1981. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leonardo, seconded by Rascop, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 2nd with corrections to be added: 1. Paragraph 3 - add at end of paragraph: "Council agrees unanimously." 2. Paragraph 9 - replace "quorum" to read "majority". Moved by Leonardo, seconded by Shaw, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting ~ of September 3rd with correction in Paragraph 3. Sentence should read: "The Council detennined that a letter should go out to all City residents to inform them of the vacancy of the Council and further possibilities of vacancies on the Planning and Park Corrmissions. Motion carried unanimously. CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATE FROM OCTOBER 12 to OCTOBER 13: Because of the first meeting in October falls on Co1unbus Day, October 12, the first meeting of the month will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. e r>.'3 \.... .~. '\ (1,. y CITY OF SHOREWOOD Regular COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 - MINUTES Page ~ of &. q . DIVISIONS - Gerald-Roddy ~3~~ St. Alban's Bay Road Request was made by Mr. Roddy for a simple lot division, to divide his existing lot into two lots. RESOLUTION NO. 39-81 Leonardo moved, Haugen seconded, to approve the lot split subject to payment of all fees due. Also, prior to issuing a Building Pennit the Engineer will review any wetlands, drainage problems, and sewer availability. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS: Public hearing opened at 8:00 P.M. The Council made a request to the residents for suggested uses of $20,665.00 in Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Various City residents suggested it be used for next year's tree program, road improvement, or a trail system along abandoned railroad track. Public hearing closed at 8:09 P.M. DIVISIONS - Mike Pierro 5890 Christmas Lake Road RESOLUTION NO. 40-81 e Mr. Pierro requested the division of his property into two lots. Much discussion followed regarding sewer access and size of sewer pipe to be installed. Engineer Norton indicated that it would be poor planning for any future divisions, to allow a 4-inch sewer extension to this property. Pierro referred to data indica- ting that a 4-inch line could handle up to 180 fixtures. The average house contains 16 to 20 fixtures. Attorney Larson said that a legal sewer easement would have to be suhnitted in addition to access easement. Moved by Shaw, seconded by Leonardo, to approve division on suhnitta1 of legal sewer easement. Motion carried unanimously. DIVISION - OAK RIDGE ESTATES - SECOND ADDITION: Lot 1, Block 4 square feet Joe Gorecki suhnitted request to add approximately 50,OOOAof Outlot A to Lot 1, Block 4. Haugen referred to the original division of this lot, stating that no further divisions could be made until the entire property was to be suhnitted for subdivision. Moved by Leonardo, seconded by Shaw, to refer request to Planning Corrrnission. Motion carried unanimously. e DISCUSSION: OAK RIDGE ESTATES - SECOND ADDITION: Joe Gorecki representing Oak Ridge Estates, Second Addition, asked questions of the Council regarding: (1) installation of sewer by City and assessing back to lots in subdivision; (2) dedication of 5 or 6 acres of this property for park land in lieu of park fees; (3) if 1G-10t water policy would apply; and (4) the feasibility of constructing a road to extend from Edgewood to Grant Lorenz Road through the project. Council referred him to the Planning Corrmission. CITY OF SHOREWJOD Regular COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 - MINUI'ES Page 1 of &. . VARIANCES - MARK LABEREE 6180 Chaska Road RESOLUTION NO. 41-81 Mr. Laberee suhnitted a request for a back lot variance, with written approval from adjoining property owner. Moved by Shaw, seconded by Haugen, to approve the building variance. Motion carried unanirrous1y. VARIANCES - GOROON CHRISTENSEN 26190 Birch Bluff Road Request was made by Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Christensen to construct a shed and fence. After discussion, Shaw rroved, seconded by Haugen, to table until a letter of approval is suhnitted from property owner across the street from Christensens' . BUILDING PER.~ITS - MEDICAL/PROFESSIONAL BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 42-81 Haugen moved, Shaw seconded, for approval of the Building Permit with compliance of requirements previously suhnitted by Planning Corrmission. Motion carried. e AMESBURY WEST SIGN PERMIT: Request was made by Jim McNulty to install a permanent subdivision sign on City road right-of-way. The sign size was reduced to comply with the recom- mendations of the Planning Corrmission. Haugen rroved, Shaw seconded, to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS: Chairperson Kristi Stover informed Council of matters recently presented to the Planning Commission. 1. Letter sent to Jim Miller requesting no further delay of public hearing. 2. List of five things suhnitted to John Chambers, to complete prior to retuming to Planning Corrmission. 3. Discussion of qualifications of "Collector. Streets" ZONING VIOIATION - R. R. JOHNSON 5355 Shady Hills Cir1te Attomey John Lee, representing Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Johnson, in response to zoning violations consisting of (1) junk cars, (2) non-conforming building according to Building Code, and (3) conmercia1 business operation in residential district. Lee explained that Mr. Johnson was not carrying on a commercial business at this residence but was doing research work and developing new proto-types. Mr. Johnson is a scientist and needs a facility close to him so that if a new . CITY OF SHOREWOOD Regular COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 - MINUTES Page ~ of &. . idea comes to him, he can irnnediately try it out. Lee stated that he did not have employees but he had students there helping him out with his research work. Concerned residents (Pat Malmstad, 5350 Shady Hills Circle; Bob Snyder, 19335 Shady Hill Road; and John Dodson, 19265 Shady Hill Road) stated their opposition to this operation being conducted on residential property. Lee requested an extension of time before Cotmcil would pursue further action regarding"violation and to sutmit a proposal for rezoning an adjacent 20 acres to relocate this operation. Shaw moved, Haugen seconded, to instruct the City Attorney to proceed rNith prosecution in this matter. Motion carried tmanimously. MAYOR REPORT: APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR: Haugen moved, Rascop seconded, to appoint Shaw as Acting Mayor for the remainder of the year. Motion carried vJi.th 3 ayes; Shaw abstained. =Letter regarding Appointment to Cotmci1. After reviewing letter to be sent to City residents, the Council persons will submit their changes to Rascop. He will then redraft the letter accordingly, and submit it to the staff for distribution to the residents. e =Letter was sent by Attorney to Jom Cross, Shorewood Yacht Club, regarding possible docking violation. Cross replied that he was in compliance with the original dock pennit issued. =Gene Patch Drainage Problem. Estimated cost for total project came in at $9,885.00 (Widmer Bros.). Council instructed Engineer Norton to make request to Hennepin COlmty to pay for the entire project. =Request from Marianne Apenitis to have City repair the damage to her driveway because of water main construction. This is to. be referred to Road Superin- tendent Zelrazil. He is to contact blacktop contractor and have him restore her driveway to original configuration at no expenses to the City. =Truck Purchase. Motion was made by Haugen, seconded by Rascop, to approve payment of $9,500.00 for a used tandem truck. Motion carried unanimously. =Comprehensive Plan Approval. Haugen moved, Rascop seconded, to approve the Comprehensive Plan subsequent to approval by Metro CounciL Motion carried unanimously. =Boulder Bridge Dumping Report: Reported submitted by Planner Nielsen indicated the only possible violation at Boulder Bridge was a possible use of chemicals in ponding areas. . CITY OF SHOREWooD Regular COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 - MINUTES Page 5 of 6 - - . =Salary Survey. Haugen recorrmended a 10% to 15% increase in salary for office staff. Leonardo suggested this be sul:xnitted for new budget planning. Council instructed Administrator lJhrharnmer to make salary recorrmendations. RESOLUTION NO. 43-81 ATTORNEY'S REPORT: A recorrmendation to adopt assessment rolls for Wild Duck Third Addition was made by Attorney Larson. This would be a 15-year spread at an interest rate of 10 percent. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve assessment roll. Motion carried unanimously. BADGER WELL ASSESSMENT ROLLS: RESOLUTION NO. 44-81 Motion was made to adopt assessment rolls to be assessed to interested residents and four additional units to City-property was made by Haugen, seconded by Shaw. Motion carried unanimously. . COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) RE UEST: RESOLUTION NO. 45-81 Request for approval of payment in excess of 303.00 over approved grant fund was made by Hennepin County. Shaw roved, Haugen seconded, to allow Hennepin County to make payment under grant of $303.00. Motion carried unanimously. TREE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT: RESOLUTION No. . ~81 Rascop moved, Shaw seconded, to adopt Resolution to assessing cost of forced tree removal on private property back to the property owner on a one-year pay- back at an interest rate of 8 percent. Motion carried with 3 ayes and 1 nay. (Leonardo-nay) ASSESSMENTS ROLL - BOULDER BRIDGE: RESOLUTION NO. 47-81 Council instructed Clerk Kennelly andEngineer Norton to prepare assessment rolls to be assessed against Boulder Bridge. Haugen moved, Rascop seconded. ~1otion carried unanimously. AOOPTION OF ASSESSMENTS ROLLS:-BOULDER BRIDGE RESOLUTION NO. 48-81 Total figures for deep well, pumphouse, and underground improvement were presented by Engineer Norton. Council set a public hearing on October 7, 1981, at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall to adopt assessment rolls. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Rascop, to approve. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF PROJECT ClAIMS: RESOLUTION NO. 49-81 Recornnendation was made by Engineer Norton to approve payment on following claims: Badger Water Main #80L. W. 1 Final Payment $ 3,464.00 (includes Change Order of $1+60.00) Country Club Road Resurfacing #81-1 First and Final Amesbury West - underground #80-3 17,443.61 72 ,108.02 . Moved by Rascop, seconded by Shaw, to approve all the above claims. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF SHOREtroD Regular COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 - MINUTES Page ~ of ~ . e REQUEST FOR TREE REIMBURSEMENT: Request for tree reimbursement by Carlton Cronin and Janet Pree was denied due to lack of compliance according to City requirements. Rascop moved, Leonardo seconded, that the staff send letter (signed by Rascop) of denial of payment requests. Motion carried tmanimously. APPROVAL OF ClAIMS. AND ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Shaw, seconded by Rascop, to approve the claims for payment, to be followed by adjourrJ.'TIent at 12:30 A.M. ~btion carried tmanimously. GeneralFtmd (00166) Cks #244ll - 24499 Liquor Ftmd (00174) Cks # 8097 - 8145 $ 145,876.56 48,344.28 Total.................=$ !94~20.~ e Respectfully sul:xnitted, .1' .~,:{ .1 "-'-' .x~:::~ t4~ .;yr;.../(..f.~< c (;..... . . "'-T j Sandra 1. Kennelly, Clerk SLK:dcf .