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CITY OF SHORE\\OOD
Regular COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1981
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Shorewood City Cot.n1cil was called to order by Mayor
Rascop at 7:35 P.M., Tuesday, October 13, 1981, in the Cot.n1cil Chambers.
PLEIX;E OF ALLEGIANCE AND. PRAYER:
The meeting opened with the peldge of allegiance and a prayer.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Rascop, Cot.n1cilpersons Haugen, Shaw, and Leonardo.
Staff: Engineer Norton, Attorney larson, Admininistrator Uhrhamner,
Clerk Kennelly
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. - SEPTEMBER 28, 1981:
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve the minutes of the regular Cot.n1cil
Meeting of September 28, 1981. Motion carried tmanirrously.
COUNCIL APPOINIMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 57-81
Five candidates were considered for appointment: Elizabeth Baird, Edward Bergslein,
Kristi Stover, Gene Clapp, and Robert Gagne. Elizabeth Baird withdrew from con-
sideration because of possible rrove in the near future. Cot.n1cilmember Leonardo
wanted to thank all candidates for their interest.
Leonardo nominated Robert Gagne for the COtmcil position; nomination seconded by
Shaw. Roll call vote: Rascop-aye, Haugen-aye, Shaw-aye, Leonardo-aye. Motion
carried t.n1anirrously.
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OATH OF OFFICE:
Mayor Rascop swore in new Councilmernber Robert Gagne. Gagne took his place on
the Cot.n1cil.
SIGN PERMIT - MINNErONKA TRANSMISSION:
Haugen moved, Shaw seconded, to table discussion of sign permit request for the
appearance of owner, Charles Howe. Motion carried tmanimously.
DISCUSSION OF APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICER:
Discussion regarding appoinbnent of a new Health Officer and what type of doctor
would be required . was discussed. COt.n1cil appointed Robert Gagne and Kristi Stover
to a Conmittee of two to research possible candidate for appointment.
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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Jim Miller/Shorewood Forest.
Planning Corrmission denied request for sulxlivision of four lots due to insufficient
square footage of non-wetlands area.
Dan Randallr Simple Division.
It was recornnended by the Planning Corrmission to deny Dan Randall's division due to
shortage of road frontage and square footage.
Joe Gorecki.
Joe Gorecki's division request for simple division and for possible complete sub-
division were discussed, After much discussion on procedure and requirements,
Gorecki chose to withdraw his request for simple division at this time.
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PARK CCM1ISSION REPORT:
Gordon Lindstrom of the Park Corrmission reported on the improvements currently
being made at Manor Park to correct ad complete the new softball field at that
location.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR:
A complaint from residents Mr. & Mrs. Robson Snyder of 19335 Shady Hills Road
regarding a sewer back-up occurring October 10, 1981 was made. A clog in the
City sewer line caused a back up into Snyders' basement and Loc~od' s at 19355
Shady Hills Road. Snyders suffered damages of approximately $1,000.00 and feels
the City should be responsible. The cause of the cloggage could not be determined
according to Superintendent Zdrazil and Engineer Norton. Attorney Larson did not
feel the City had any legal responsibility in this matter. COtmcil directed
Engineer Norton to review the design of the lines affecting this area and to report
to the Cotmcil. Cotmcil suggested that Snyder contact City Attorney regarding lia-
bility in this matter.
GENE CLAPP asked if our Building Inspector had been certified yet. Presently,
he has not been certified.
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NEAR MOUNTAIN FINAL"" PIAN:
Review of final plan was made by Cotmcil with reference to report dated September 24,
1981 from Northwest Consultants & Associates. In this merro, the Planner, Engineer,
and Attorney made corrments on various aspects of the.J'lan. Some concerns pointed
out were in the are<f'of (1) maintenance of entrances'l:;-size of water line to be
constructed, (2) road placement over portion of wetlands (3) class of road con-
struction,and(4) maintenance of park areas and trails,! Credits to park land were
--f>9int.ed.GUt"o These things will be included in the Development Contract, to be
reviewed later in the project.
ENGINEER'S REPORT:
-GENE PATCH DRAINAGE.
Engineer Norton reported on letter dated October 8, 1981 from Hennepin COtmty,
Department of Transportation. Request was made by Engineer Norton to Hennepin
Cotmty to pay for drainage improvement from County Road No. 19 through the Patch
property. Hennepin COtmty indicated that they would share in the cost of the
improvement to a limit of 50 per cent. The City felt this problem was one of
the COtmty's and Mr. Patch's and not a responsbility of the City. Engineer
Norton will discuss matter with Mr. Patch. Concerned resident fun Shafer of
23880 Smithtown Road was in attendance.
AWARD GRANT TREE BIDS:
Tree bids received tmder Grant Program were reviewed. Shaw rroved, Rascop seconded,
to award bids to lowest qualifying contractors. Motion carried. 4 ayes;
Leonardo abstained.
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MAYOR'S REPORT:
Mayor Rascop appointed new Counci 1member Gagne to Suburban Rate Authority and to
Shorewood Diseased Tree Program. He instructed the staff to send the South Shore
Cable Advisory Committee Survey-Questionnaire along with the first half 1982
sewer billing.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
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ENGINEER'S REPORT:
Engineer Norton sutmitted two bills for payment (Mac-In-Ernyand Amesbury West/
('Richard Knutson)
RESOLUTION NO. 58-8l
PROJECT NO. 8O-WI'P-2 in the amount of $70,663.17 to Mac-In-Erny.
Haugen moved, Shaw seconded, to approve payment with the notification of Bonding
Insurer and subcontractors and require the approval of the Engineer and Attorney
before releasing amount to contractor. Motion carried unanimous 1 y .
PROJECT NO. 80-3
Amesbury West
Richard Knutson
RESOLUTION NO. 59-8l
Shaw moved, Haugen seconded, to approve payment in the amount of $31,022.40 to
Richard Knutson Company. M::>tion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF ClAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT:
Haugen moved, Gagne seconded, to approve the claims for payment to be followed
by adjournment at 12:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL FUND (00166) Cks 24567 thru 24661
LIQIOR FUND (00174) Cks 8188 thru 8238
$ 300,541.01
42,259.05
$ 342,800.06
~ReSpestfUllY Sutmi~.~ted'
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Sandra L. Kennelly, Clerk
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