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051082 CC Reg Min CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 10, 1982 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:30 P.M. e M I NUT E S CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Rascop at 7:32 P.M. on Monday, May 10, 1982 in the Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Rascop, Counci1persons Haugen, Leonardo, Gagne, and Shaw [arrived at 7:37] Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, Administrator Uhrhammer, and Clerk Kennelly.. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Gagne, seconded by Leonardo to approvp rhp minlltes of April 26th with the following corrections: Page 3 ....,. De~hav€-n"':'HoQQerLakeRoad Request "Council directed Administrator Uhrhammer to contact the fire department, police department, school bus company, and have the City Engineer and Planner present alternative proposals." Page 3 - Park Commission Report Spelling error. "Park schedule has been completed and presented to the Council for approval." Page 4 - Ron R. Johnson "Zoning violation "pre" trail is set for June 21, 1982. Page 4 - Greenwood Lift Station "Larson recommended to request 16.46% of the credit received by Greenwood from Metro Waste Control, p1us- 6% interest on this amount, starting with Jan 1, 1977, and maintenance cost. Motion carried unanimously." . MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 1] John McC1intock-4833Regents Walk Mr. McClintock came to the council in protest of his yearly increasing valuation and taxes. He did not feel that the actual valuation is increasing as rapidly as the assessor's valuation. Mayor Rascop requested Mr. McClintock submit his complaint in writing to be presented to the Board of Review meeting, May 19th, because Mr. McClintock will not be able to attend that meeting. Regular Council Meeting - 2 - May 10, 1982 e 2] Bob Reutiman Mr. Reutiman expressed his op~n~on on the council require- ments regarding the installation of the Shorewood Medical Professional Building. Mr. Reutiman felt that they were dealt with unfairly and they were requested to follow far more requirements then did the Minnetonka State Bank in their request for permission to build. 3] Gene Clapp A complaint was made by Mr. Clapp regarding the operation of the "Clean-Up Week". He made.the suggestion to dump all loaded dumpsters at Minnetrista's Disease Tree Site and not to continue having the "Clean-Up Week" next year, in order to save the city some money. e 4] Bill Maddy Mr. ',Maddy had some questions regarding the cost over-run of the Badger Well. He felt that the residents were being forced into a City Water System. 5] Bike Path.R~quest Mike Fowler and some of his classmates were present to ask the council about construction of bike paths and what prior- ity the council places on them. Suggestions were made by the Park Commission Chairperson to talk to friends and submit to the Park Commission a plan for a Bike Trail System. Council informed them of the "Bike Safety Days" sponsored .~by the Police Department at the Shorewood BMX Track. 6] Concession.Stand Request- Y's Men Gary Carl made request for the Y's Men to operate the con- cession stand at the BMX Track as they did last year. Park Commission does recommend this request. All profits from this operation goes to support camps for the less-fortunate. Motion was made by Shaw, seconded by Haugen, to approve the request of the Y's Mens Club to operate the concession stand at the BMX Track for a period of one year. Motion carried unanimously. DIVISION REQUEST. - . Dietz ., Property RESOLUTION NO. 45-82 Request was for are-arrangement cf lot lines, 5285 St. A1bans Bay Road; both lots to contain excess of 40,000 square feet. Motion was made by Gagne, seconded by Rascop to approve the division request, accompanied by a new completed application request. Motion carried unanimously. . BUILDING VARIANCE REQUEST -Barb & Jeff Colby A request for a side lot line variance, 5985 G1encoe Road, was made by Barb Colby. The existing dwelling is 8' from the side property line and they are requesting a continuation of that variance to add to the existing dwelling without changing the 8' set-back. Motion to approve was made by Shaw, seconded by Gagne. Roll call vote - 5 ayes. Regular Council Meeting - 3 - May 10, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT 1It Chairperson Stover reported on recommendations made by the Planning Commission: I] Dietz division was approved by the Commission as submitted. 2] Tingewood P.U.D. request was discussed. Complaints on density, traffic on Radisson Inn Road, drainage, and access were made. Planning Commission requested a report on the legal statis of Radisson Inn Road by June lst. PARK COMMISSION REPORT Chairperson Carl reported on the stage plan of May 3, 1982. This was the final meeting of the concept proposal for Freeman Park. Inter- views of the applicants to fill the currently open position were held; additional interviews and discussion of the appointments will be at the hext meeting. . Anne Bronken of N.W. Associated Consultants and Gary Carl presented the concept stage plan for the development of Freeman Park. Concerns addressed by the Council were: a) Safe entrance and exits to the park. b) Possible bike trails leading to the park. c) Proposed uses of the adjacent abandoned railroad. d) Traffic problem for local streets. CONCEPT STAGE APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 46-82 Park Commission requested concept stage approval as presented and to allow installation'df a temporary access to Eureka Road and an elec- trical service installation if the funding can be made available. Shaw motioned to approve request, seconded by Gagne. Motion carried unanimously. Shaw mentioned that nowhere in the plan was there any reference to over-head night light~ng mentioned. Leonardo requested a list of priorities and the costs of these projects, submitted to the Council,thaC would not possibly be funded by various organizations. CABLE T.V. ~ Sandy Brunton Sandy Brunton - representing the area Gable Board, reported on the progress of the newly expanded Cable Area Board. She indicated that the Board had the "Needs Assessment" prepared. Mrs. Brunton requested the Council to make an appointment from the Council and a second appoint- ment ofa qualified voter to work on the Joint Powers Agreement. The Council will make a discussion on the appointment at a later date. BREAK 9:00 RETURNED 9:10 . Regular Council Meeting - 4 - May 10, 1982 . ATTORNEY'S REPORT: IXI LABORATORY RESOLUTION NO. 47-82 A resolution was submitted to deny the request for a general concept approval for a Planned Unit Development request by IXI Laboratory - (Dee and Ron Johnson). Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Roll call vote - 5 ayes. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 48-82 Amendment to the Contractual Agreement for Amesbury West was presented to allow the construction of a swimming pool, tennis court, and access road. Leonardo moved to approve the amendment, seconded by Gagne. Motion carried - 3 ayes, 2 abstained (Shaw-Haugen). MODEL CIVIL DEFENSE ORDINANCE A model ordinance was submitted for a Civil Defense Plan. Council directed staff to research and find appointment to Civil Defense Planner. e ENGINEER'S REPORT: Request was made by Mac-In-Erny Inc. for final payment for the Boulder Bridge Farm Pumphouse - Project #80-WTP-2. Engineer Norton indicated the final payment would be made to Mac-In-Erny Inc. when he provides a signed lien waiver from all sub~contractors and a statement from the State of Minnesota indicating they have no taxes due. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 1] CHANGE OF VOTING PRECINCTS RESOLUTION NO. 49-82 Adoption of a resolution to change the city voting precinct lines because of the new State Legislative District Boundaries was pre- sented by the City Clerk. Haugen moved to approve new precinct divisions as submitted by accompanying map. Seconded by Shaw. Roll call vote - 5 ayes. Motion carried unanimously. . 2] ALLOGATION OF YEAR VIII CDBG FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 50-82 Recommendations for the allocation of Year VIII CDBG Funds were made by the Administrator. 1) 8,000. - Comprehensive Plan Process and Codification of City Ordinances 2) 16,000. - Housing Rehabilitation 3) 9,055. - Tree Removal Grants 4) 8,000. - Special Assessment Grants (Sewer & Water Improvements) Moved by Shaw, seconded by Gagne, to approve the allocation of the suggested funds. 4 ayes, 1 abstain (Haugen) - Motion carried. Regular Council Meeting - 5 - May 10, 1982 e 3] REPORT ON HOOPER LAKE ROAD ISSUE Reports were received from Police Chief Johnson, Road Supervisor Zdrazil, and the Excelsior Fire Department, indicating that they felt emergency service for Vine Street could be severely limited by the closing of this street and leaving only one access. A letter will be sent to the City of Deephaven indicating that none of the current proposals are acceptable at this time. 4] FINANCIAL STATEMENT - MARCH The March financial statement was reviewed by the Council with corrections to be made. . SUBDIVISION REQUEST - "SHOREWOOD FOREST" Jim and John Miller appeared to present their proposal for a 4 lot subdivision on Lot 52, Auditors Subdivision No. 133 - located north of Nelsine Drive and East of Eureka Road. The question of the loca- tion of wetlands included on this property was brought up. Mr. Miller requested Barr Engineering to determine the wetlands. Barr Engineer- ing's determination differs from the City determination of wetlands. Suggestions were made by the Council to reduce the amount of lot re- quested or possibly condense the four units into one building. Council requested Mr. Miller to develop a concept wetlands improve- ment and locate any probable fill necessary for development. Mr. Miller requested to submit this information at a later council meet- ing. .MAYOR'S REPORT Police Chief Johnson requested the city to pass a special resolution in mourning of the deaths of 100 officers in the line of duty, and to fly the flag at half mast on May 15th. Council directed a letter of support be sent to the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department. Governor Quie to set up a task force fer a Recreation District on Lake Minnetonka. Minnetonka Community Services meeting to take place at the Shorewood Council Chambers on May 27th. Request was made to allow the annual "Fire Cracker Run" to go through Shorewood. Council approved request unanimously. COUNCIL REPORT RADISSON INN TRAFFIC PROBLEM Councilmember Shaw submitted a request to have the traffic problem reviewed at the intersection of Covington Road and Radisson Inn Road. Review of solution be taken up at a later meeting. . Regular Council Meeting - 6 - May 10, 1982 AUSTIN DRAINAGE PROBLEM - Dan Austin of 4860 Rusttc Way plugged up a city drainage pipe to correct a drainage problem on his lot. The city unplugged it again to maintain the neighborhood problem. Mr. Austin is requesting the city to plug this pipe up and repair his yard. Council requested building permit information and will review again. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS & ADJOURNMENT Moved by Rascop, seconded by Haugen, to approve the claims for pay- ment to be followed by adjournment at 12:30 A.M. Motion carried unanimously. General Fund - [00166] Checks 25498 - 25564 Liquor Fund - [00174] Checks 8841 - 8874 == $71,716.02 = 21,928.27 ~_su~mitted, Sandra L. Kennelly, lerk /~~~ . .