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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 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 7:30 P.M. on Monday, August 23, 1982 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, Counci1members, Leonardo, Gagne, Haugen,
and Shaw.
Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, Administrator Uhrhammer,
and Clerk Kennelly.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Gagne, to approve the final draft of the
August 9, 1982 Council Minutes.
MATTERS FROM FLOOR:
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Traffic Problem - Wedgewood Drive
Greg Sorenson, La Vonne Nord1y, and Mrs. Richard Woodridge, all
from Wedgewood Drive, appeared in front of the Council to express
their concerns regarding speeders and the safety of the children
in the area using the road. They would like a "Watch for Children"
sign and request the State for a traffic study to allow a reduction
in the speed limit to 20 MPH. They felt that the removal of the
railroad tracks, and the use of the abandoned railway by local child-
ren for a trail, has altered the use of the road enough to constt~~
tute the request. Council instructed the staff to send a letter of
request for the study to the State and ask that they speak to local
residents; also, city will install "Watch for Children" sign near
the exit of the railway bed.
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Christmas Lake Point Easement Problem
Mrs. William Kruger of 5680 Christmas Lake Point, requested the
Council's help to rectify an easement problem created when the
city acquired a portion of tax delinquent property along Christmas
Lake Point.
Shaw moved, to instruct the attorney to draw the proper documents
granting easements to residents using Christmas Lake Point for access.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Council felt it was the residents responsibility to supply our
attorney with the necessary information to grant an easement.
Council instructed Attorney to determine what portion of Christmas
Lake Point is currently owned by the city.
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JimMille~~ Building Per~it
Jim Miller, City Building Inspector, was introduced to the Council.
Mayor Rascop invited him to ask council for help, if needed. The
Counci1---commended him for an efficient job and to continue with
tact and patience in dealing with the public in his job.
Minn~tonka_Bank Site - Robert Reutiman
Mr. Reutiman voiced complaint regarding possible traffic problems
that may be caused by the construction of the new bank. He also
questioned the bank's easement to be acquired from Mr. Driskill,
the owner of the property in question. Mr. Driskill was present
and stated that the easement would be granted when the bank has
presented plans to him that he would first approve.
Goose Problem - Timber Lane
Mr. Wetzel of the Fish & Wildlife Service was present, at the re-
quest of the Council, regarding a problem with a large amount of
geese orl Tlruber Lane. Mayor Rascop reviewed the problem and ask-
ed him for suggestions to resolve this problem.
Mr. Wetzel reviewed various methods to e1minate the over-popula-
tion problem but he felt this was something that should be address-
ed by all the communities around the lake, instead of just one.
Mayor Rascop will make the L.M.C.D. aware of the problem and a~k
for their help. Council directed a letter of thanks be sent to
Mr. Wetzel for his information.
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DISCUSSION OF CABLE T.V.
Mr. Chris Donaldson of the Minnesota Cable Communications Board was
present to review procedures and the alternatives available to obtain
a franchise for Cable T.V. The City may go through the process with
the existing group, or withdraw from the group with their approval, and
go through this process alone.
We can't qualify to connect to an existing cabLe area because we are too
large. Mr. Donaldson did feel that the larger the area to cable would
bring possibly more bids and better prices from cable companies and he
felt that the reimbursement of the cable expenses would then be covered
by the cable company that is granted the franchise.
The Council had some disagreement to the Joint Powers Agreement and to
the request for additional expense money for the Cable Board. Sandy
Brunton, representative for Shorewood to the Cable Board, and Mr. Donald-
son did feel that this was a good agreement for the cities. Further
discussion regarding the contract will follow at another time.
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ONE-WAY ROAD REQUEST - COUNTRY CLUB ROAD AND LAKE LINDEN DRIVE
Mayor Rascop reviewed written response from various agencies;
1] Minnetonka School District - Did not approve request.
2] Ex~elsior Fire Department - Response time may increase, had no major
problem with it.
3] Hennepin County Transportation - Didn't feel it would be a problem.
4] Excelsior Post Office - Wou1p add $180.00 to travel expense in a
year s time but have no major problem with it.
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ONE-WAY ROAD REQUEST (Continued)
5] S L M P S D
- Concerned that traffic will move
to a narrower and more populated
Minnetonka Drive.
6] Shorewood Center Merchants - Opposed to a one-way.
Verbal comments were received from Paul Swanson and Rachel Leonardo in
agreement with the one-way petition.
Mr. Swanson referred to a letter from the police in 1974, recommending
more "Stop" signs be installed in this area, and a 1975 traffic count
indicating a high traffic volume for a residential street.
Mrs. Leonardo requested the Council to control the traffic and preserve
the residential character of this area.
Residents in oppisition were Bob Reutiman and Gene Clapp; feeling that
the traffic was not too heavy and violation should be handled by peiffor.::.:
ing.
Connie Schmid didn't feel this solved the problem, it simply;would move
it to another area.
Leonardo motioned to accept and implement the petition as presented.
Haugen seconded for discussion.
Leonardo felt that the solution should give priority to local residents
and pedestrians.
Gagne agreed that there was a problem but doesn't like the solution.
He doesn't feel this is a residential street.
Shaw was concerned that this proposal would only move the problem else-
where.
Haugen suggested installing sidewalks, but this would have to be assessed
to the residents.
Council discussed various alternatives:
1] Reduce speed to 20 MPH.
2] Signs -
a.
b.
c.
- No Trucks
- Local Traffic Only
- 3-Way Stop Signs at:
Echo Road and Country Club Road
Yellowstone Trail and Lake Linden Drive
Leonardo withdrew his motion, seconded by Haugen.
Paul Swanson suggested "No Left Turn" at certain times at Yellowstone into
'l'ee-Trailand "No Right Turn" onto Lake Linden Drive. f:
Attorney didn't feel this suggestion was enforceable.
Mrs. Meyer requested stop lights at Country Club Road and County Road #19.
County has refused this request previously.
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COUNTRY CLUB - LAKE LINDEN DRIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL
RESOLUTION #69-92
Leonardo moved, seconded by Gagne, to:
1] Request State for permission to reduce speed limit to 20 MPH.
2] Install three-way "Stop" sign at Echo Road and Country Club Road.
3] Install "Local Traffic Only" sign on a protruding curb at Country
Club Road and County Road #19.
4] Three-way "Stop" sign at Yellowstone Trail and Lake Linden Drive.
5] Request the County to install "Stop Lights" or four-way "Stop"
signs at Country Club Road and County Road #19.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reutiman requested the Council to consider adding a shoulder along
Country Club Road for pedestLiall amI 1:>choo1 1:>ludenl1:> wailing for the
bus.
Ev Driskill offered to supply and pay for a bus shelter for school stu-
dents; to be constructed at Echo Road on the west side of Country Club
Road bus stop. Accepted enthusiastically.
Engineer and Administrator will check road right-of-way for this install-
ation.
The Council accepted proposal enthusiastically and thanked him for his
offer.
tit PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Kristi Stover reported that the Planning Commission had completed the
C-4 zoning and was working on the 1st section of the zoning ordinance.
PARK COMMISSION REPORT:
Roger Stein from the Park Commission, reported on the review of Ordinance
#77 with reference to signs.
Haugen objects to commercial signs on City Parks.
Park and Planning Commission reports, on signs, will be submitted to
the Council for review.
Park Commission will make recommendation on ice rink policies in September.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Garden ,Road and West Lane
Request was made by the local residents of Garden Roftd and West Lane
to reduce the speed limit to 15 MPH. The Council has reviewed this
request and felt it was responsible and they would like to add Rustic
Way to the request.
Rascop moved, seconded by Haugen, to authorize the State Highway Depart-
ment to review Garden Road, West Lane, and Rustic Way to allow the
15 MPH speed limit. Motion carried unanimously.
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Review and Approval of Insurance Policies RESOLUTION #70-82
A review of insurance bids from Roger Hennessy Agency and the League
of Minnesota Cities was discussed by the Council. The bid from the
League was accepted for Workmen's Compensation. A local "Agent of
Record" must be appointed in affiliation with the League policy.
Roger Hennessy and Jim Thorn, representing Hennessy Agency, were
present. Council requested them to be "Agent of Record" and they
accepted.
Gagne would like to have additional knowledgable people review
these policies before a final discussion is made.
Shaw suggested a committee of insurance people, in the city, be
established in the future to review various insurance programs.
Cagnc moved, seconded by Leonardo, to award coverage on package
policy, covering.all city insurance except Workmen's Compensation,
to Roger Hennessy Agency and award the Workmen's Compensation to
the League of Minnesota Cities and appoint the Roger Hennessy Agency
as "Agent of Record: also, to establish a commission to review and
recommend policies for future city coverage.
Motion carried unanimously.
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CABLE T.V. MEETING
Haugen attended and reported on a Cable meeting she attended in Edina.
This Cable area established two committees, an operating and a managing
committee. Each city in this franchise, donated approximately $2500.
Council felt that further discussion was necessary prior to signing the
Cable Contract.
Leonardo moved, seconded by Haugen, to have a special meeting to discuss
the Cable Contract. This meeting will be held at the City Hall on the
30th of August at 5:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
AMESBURY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PAYMENT
Council received a letter from Mc Nulty Construction requesting a refund
on Special Assessment paid on Amesbury Addition. Council determined they
did not have enough information to act on this matter at the present time.
Further information will be obtained and discussed at that time.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
R. R. Johnson Violation
Attorney Larson informed the Council of the October 28th Court Date
for the R.R. Johnson zoning violation.
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Greenwood Lift Station
Attorney Larson recommended Shorewood drop litigation against Metro
Sewer Board because this would force Greenwood to hire another legal
firm, other than the Dorsey firm, to represent them.
Haugen moved, seconded by Rascop, to dismiss the Metro Sewer Board at
the Attorney's recommendation, and to continue litigation with Green-
wood. Motion carried unanimously.
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ATTORNEY'S 'REPORT (Continued)
Enchanted Point - Public or Private
Attorney Larson determined that the road known as Enchanted Point
is a dedicated city road.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Seal Coatin~- Pro;ect #82-ST-1
Engineer Norton submitted a bid in the amount of $21,349. from
Allied Blacktop Company for Project #82-ST-1, Seal Coating and
Appurtenant Work, and recommended awarding the project to the
Allied Blacktop Company.
Rascop moved, seconded by Gagne, to accept the bid and award the
project to Allied Blacktop Company.
Motion carried unanimously.
Za~Construction.Com2any
Engineer Norton informed the Council that he had received a summons
to appear in court on August 30, 1982, in reference to the Berg
Drywall Company and Zagar Construction Bonding Company.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.(Continued)
~ Amesbury Association Request
A letter was received from the Amesbury Association requesting to
grant an "across the board" reduction in the assessed values of
Amesbury Homes. Council instructed the Administrator to inform
them that this is not a correct procedure and that this matter
should be taken up with the Board of Review, heard in the spring.
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Election Judge Approval RESOLUTION #70~82
A list of Election Judges were submitted for the Council~~~rova1.
Moved by Rascop, seconded by Gagne, to accept and appoint the attached
list of Election Judges for the up-coming Primary and General Elections.
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Assessment Policy
Administrator Uhrhammer suggested that the Council review the Equal-
ization Policy of the city and establish a standard policy for all
the future projects to follow.
Employer Review Policy
This matter will be discussed at the Special Council Meeting to be
held August 30, 1982 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
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~ MAYOR'S REPORT
Police Contract
A change in the Police Contract (page 7) in reference to the with-
drawal of any of the current contract cities would automatically
amend the contract and it would go back to the remaining cities to
create a new budget formula. Also, the Public Service Officer
budget should follow the same budget format as the current contract.
Town Meeting
The Shorewood Town Meeting will be held at City Hall on Wednesday,
September 8, 1 J82 a~~:~_~____~
,ShorewoodYachtClub
The Council has been informed that approximately 45% of all the
boats docked at the Shorewood Yacht Club do not have proper regis-
tration on them. This will be mentioned to Mr. Cross, owner of
the club.
Statement of Account -SLMPSD
Police Department pay vouchers will be submitted to the Mayor's
committee for approval of payment; if there is no response received
in 7 days, all the bills will be paid.
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The Suburban Rate Authority will not be assessing any changes to
the cities to be paid in 1983.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Snow Plowing
Councilman Gagne and Road Department Superintendant Don Zdrazil
previously discussed the problem of residents plowing their drive-
ways and leaving a large amount of snow in the plowed street.
Attorney Larson informed them that there is a State Statute in
effect to prohibit this. Council will instruct the Police Depart-
ment to issue tickets to violators.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Leonardo, and seconded by
ment to be followed by adjournment
Motion carried unanimously.
General Fund - [00166] Checks
Liquor Fund, - [00174] Checks
Gagne, to approve the claims for pay-
at 1:05 A.M.
25925 - 25977
9171 - 9235 =
$82,257.59
57,652.34
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Sandra L. Kennelly, Clerk tI '
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Mayor