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CI'lY OF SHOREIDOD
Regular COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1981
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CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Shorewood City CotD.1cil was called to order by Mayor
Rascop on M::>nday,September 28, 1981 at 7:44 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND PRAYER:
The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and a prayer.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Rascop, Councilmembers Haugen, and Shaw.
Staff - Engineer Norton, Administrator Uhrhamner, and Clerk Kennelly
Absent: Leonardo
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MlNUIES. DAlEn SEPTEMBER 14., 1981:
Moved by Shaw, seconded by Rascop, to approve the minutes of the regular Council
Meeting of September 14, 1981. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NOS. 50-81 and 51-81:
-DELINQUENTUTILITIES~ASSESSMENTROLLS
Public hearing was opened at 8:00 P.M. with the delinquent utility rolls being
presented to the City Council. Moved by Shaw, seconded by Haugen, to accept the
assessment rolls. 1. Delinquent Utilities - Resolution No. 5~8l;
2. Tree Removal - Resolution No. 51 ~8l.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BUILDING PERMIT:
- MINNEI'ONKA TRANSMISSION SIGN PERMIT:
24275 Smithtown Road
Request was made by Minnetonka Transmission to install a free-standing. lighted
sign to be located at 24275 Smithtown Road. Moved by Shaw, seconded by Haugen,
to table until owner, Charles Howe, can make appearance in front of the Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
GOROONCHRISTENSEN - 26190. Birch Bluff Road:
Discussion tabled until Council Meeting of October 7th due to absence of fourth
Counci1member needed to pass a variance.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: RESOLUTION NO. 52~8l
Motion was made by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to have City adopt a one-year guide
line to complete revisions of the Zoning and Sulxli vision Ordinance, excluding
amendments that might be necessary after Metro Council reviews the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
,Chairperson Stover reported on discussions of the Planning Corrmission regarding
the garage ordinance and the relocation of housing. Administrator Uhrhamner recom-
mended to have move-in, mobile, or pre-fab homes in separate ordinance, not to be
included in the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor recorrmended that the Building Inspector
do an inspection on the house prior to having it moved into the City.
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CI'lY OF SHOREVn)D
Regular COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1981
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PARK CG1MISSION REPORT: RESOLUTION NO. 53-81
Discussion regarding improvements to Freeman Park was presented by Park member
Carol Chapman. She made a request for electrical service to be installed at the
Park. Corrmission also requested ftmds to have study and overall plan prepared
by City Planner.
Moved by Shaw, seconded by Rascop, to approve expenditure for Park study and
overall plan subject to securing proper ftmding. Motion carried unanimously.
RECYCLING. CENTER:
Ellen Hill, representative for the League of Women Voters, presented a proposal
for the establishing of a recycling center to be located at the Shorewood main-
tenance garage. Council reconmended further discussion and reports from Adminis-
trator Uhrharrmer andM{lintenance Supervisor Zdrazil regarding feasibility of this
program.
MATTERS FRa>1 'lliE. FLOOR:
A complaint regarding procedures and inconsistencies of the Diseased Tree Program
was expressed by Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Meyers of 5510 Wedgewood Drive.
STREETLIGHT PETITION:
Sandy Bnmton, representing residents of Wild Duck 2nd Addition, suhnitted a
signed petition requesting the placement of a street light at Mallard Lane and
Wedgewood Drive.
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Moved by Shaw, seconded by Haugen, to request Northern States Power to install a
street light at requested location. Motion carried unanimously.
RECONFIRMING TREE REMOVAL. RESOLUTION:
A Reconfinning Tree Removal Resolution was not necessary to pass because total
compliance by residents was met, by removing all marked trees.
Shaw recoIImended grant and City contracted tree bids be awarded to lowest bidder
with proof of proper insurance and workmens compensation or with letter from
contractor stating why it is not necessary for him to have workmens compensation.
PUBLIC BUDGET:
Discussion regarding the Police Budget request was reviewed. The request was
made by Police Chief Jolmson for support in funds for additional Cormn..mity
Services Officer and funds for establishing an Explore Scout Group.
Shaw moved for approval of Police Budget request, subject to possible withdrawal
of Police Contract. Seconded by Rascop. Motion carried unanimously.
Haugen moved, Shaw seconded, to deny request for funding of Public Services
Officer and to instruct Police Department to take responsibility in animal com-
plaints directed to them. Motion carried unanimously.
Rascop moved to support the Explore Scout Group. Motion died for lack of second.
Notification by letter to the Police Department will be submitted by Mayor Rascop.
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CI1Y BUDGET AOOPTION: RESOLUTION NO. 54-81
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve the certification of the amended
levy limitation relative to bonded indebtedness, and to adopt a resolution
adopting the total levy limit of $526,011, including special levies, to be raised
by tax upon the taxable property for 1982. Motion carried tmanimously.
COUNCIL. REPORT:
Shaw reported to the Cmmcil on the successful year of the BMX Track, and its
contributions of grand stands to the City Park and the painting of Squad Car No. 18
for the Police Department.
Completion of Manor Park baseball field was discussed.
Shaw moved, Haugen seconded, to use the balance of Corrmunity Development Block
Grant fund.and further authorize expenditure to have the City Maintenance Department
proceed with the Engineer's supervision. Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT:
Council received written applications for the vacant Council seat. A special
Cmmcil meeting to interview candidates was set for October 5, 1981, starting at
7:00 P.M. at City Hall.
ENGINEER'S REPORT:
Engineer Norton reviewed the current traffic count in progress. A great deal of
vandalism has made it impossible to obtain an accurate count at Christmas Lake
site. Norton Recorrmended removing counters from that area and placing them at a
e designated point in the Vine Hill - Highway 7 areas. Council agreed.
CABLE BOARD FUNDING REQUEST:
Request came from the South Shore Cable Advisory Comnittee for additional ftmds
in the amount of $100.00 per each commmity of the eight cormn.mities involved
to support the SSCAC expenses. Moved by Rascop, seconded by Haugen, to approve
the ftmding request of $100.00. Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR STAFF RAISES:
Request for staff raises with recomTIended increases were considered. Haugen
moved, Shaw seconded, to grant recorrmended increase effective October 1st for newly
appointed Clerk Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously.
Haugen moved, Shaw seconded, irrmediate 10% increase for balance of staff subject to
further review on January 1, 1982. Motion carried unanirously.
Request was made by Administrator Uhrhamner to budget $3,000.00 for temporary
labor under a college internship program for purpose of redoing files and creating
a centralized filing system.
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve request. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF ClAIMS AND. AIlJOURNMENT:
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve the claims for payment to be followed
by adjourrnnent at 11: 15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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General Fund (00166)
Liquor Fund (00174)
Cks 24500 thru 24566 $ 45,126.62
Cks 8146 thru 8187 22,582.46
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Sandra L. Kennelly, Clerk