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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1982
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
M I NUT E S
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order
by Mayor Rascop at 7:35 P.M. on Monday, February 8, 1982 in the Council
Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND PRAYER
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Mayor Rascop, Councilpersons Haugen, Shaw and Gagne.
Leonardo
Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, Administrator Uhrhammer,
and Clerk Kennelly.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 25, 1982
Cigarette License Approval - Remove Snyder Drug from the list of
approved applicants.
Moved by Gagne, seconded by Haugen, to approve the minutes of the
regular council meeting of Monday, January 25, 1982 as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
~. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR:
Mrs. Joe Gor~dki~ 26890 Edge~66d Road
Introduced herself to the Council and informed them of her inten-
tion to run for the State Legislature.
Tom Muehlberg
of the Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association was present to report
on the results of the 1982 Hockey Tournament held at Badger and
Cathcart Parks. He thanked the city and city employee, Dan Ran-
dall, for donating his time to work at this tournament and the
free use of the city equipment to maintain the quality of the ice.
No Parking Zone Request RESOLTUION NO. 33-82
Request from a resident of 3rd Avenue to have the portion of 3rd
Avenue that is in Shorewood posted for "No Parking" because of
the narrow street conditions resulting from all the snow. Over-
flow parking from the Excelsior Apartments are parking on the
Shorewood portion of 3rd Avenue because Excelsior's 3rd Avenue
is already posted for "No Parking".
Haugen moved, seconded by Gagne, to post "No Parking" signs on
both sides of the street from November 1st through March 31st
each year and to notify the police department to enforce these
signs. Motion carried - 3 ayes, 1 abstain (Shaw).
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Kristi Stover, Planning Commission Chairperson, reported the Commission
has decided to pass a resolution denying the request from IXI Labora-
tories for rezoning; 4 ayes, 1 abstain.
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MINNETONKAMOORINGS INC~ - Fill Permit
Council expressed concerns that the filling being done at this site
may be in the wetlands area. Haugen moved, seconded by Gagne, to
table until the Engineer can supply necessary maps to make accurate
determination of wetlands.
McNULTY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY -Request for Tennis Court
Request for construction of a tennis court to be located in Amesbury
West was submitted. Council tabled until review of the contractual
agreement can be made.
WATER SURVEY
Water survey submitted by the University of Minnesota was reviewed.
Questions regarding the best way to send the survey and receive a
response in return were discussed.
Council tabled until administration can review and determine alter-
native ways to submit survey with best return results.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
City Hall Construction Report
Attorney Larson will meet with Structural Contractor, City Engineer,
and Frank Reese next week to discuss entry-way construction.
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R.~R.Johnson-ZoningVi6lation
Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to-instruct City Attorney Larson
to write a letter to Holmes & Graven, Accorneys fur R. R. Johnson,
informing them that all activities at 5355 Shady Hills Circle
should be terminated by March 15, 1982. Motion carried unanimously.
AmesburyDeed
A corrected deed was submitted by Attorney Larson, deeding a 50'
area surrounding the current well site to the city and returning
the swimming pool area to the Amesbury Association.
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Gagne, to accept the deed as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
The letter of January 8th from INear Mountain Properties will be reviewed
at the Meeting of Feblt"uary 22, 1982.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
Police Meeting
Mayor Rascop reported that the joint meeting of Mayors and Police
Department were cancelled by former chairman Brixius. New chair-
man Froberg will set a new meeting date.
Questions regarding rights of cities under the "Joint Powers Agree-
ment" were expressed.
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Regional Railroad Advisory Committee RESOLUTION No. 34-82
Appointments were made by the Council to the Regional Railroad
Advisory Committee: Gary Carl
Bob Gagne - Alternate
Motion carried unanimously.
Budget 'Over"'::run
Administrator Uhrhammer reported on cost incurred because of the
heavy snowfall requiring overtime expense and heavy equipment
repairs.
Building Inspector
It was recommended that the Building Inspector be retained on a
part-time basis and also to use him as needed as a part time
mechanic at the same rate of pay.
Administrator recommended: to contractors, that any complaints
they may have with the inspe~tor should be in writing and sub-
mitted to him for discussion.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Letters from the City of Mound and Orono were received by the Council
questioning the structure and the dues system established by the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District. Council will direct a letter to
Mound, indicating that they would like to have all city Mayors' and
Council member~under the L.M.C.D., meet and discuss their concerns
regarding their organization.
METRO TRANSIT COMMISSION
A letter received from the M.T.C. regarding construction of covered
bus shelters were considered. Council did not have a priority list
on location and decided not to respond at this time.
COUNCIL REPORTS
A joint meeting of Mayors and Cable Advisory Committee decided to add
eight new communities to the committee and to reorganize.
Passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 2 nayes, and 2 abstained.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Gagne, seconded by Haugen, to approve claims for payment, to
be followed by adjournment at 10:45 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
General Fund [00166] 2~II9 - 25181 =
Liquor Fund - [00174] 85.63 8628 =
$ 50,995.30
49,656..74
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