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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 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, September 27, 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, Councilmembers Haugen, Shaw, Leonardo, and
Gagne.
Attorney Larson, Engineer Mittlesteadt, Administrator
Uhrhammer, and Clerk Kennelly.
Staff:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Leonardo requested to receive copies of the final draft of the minutes,
in the future.
Haugen asked for clarification of the sign permit granted on September
13, 1982.
Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to approve the minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
John Burger, State ReQresentative Candidate
District 43-A introduced himself to the Council and audience and
invited them to contact him regarding their concerns.
APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION OF "STOP SIGNS"
RESOLUTION No. 73-82
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Leonardo, to adopt the newly installed
"Stop Signs" located at Country Club Road at Echo Road and Yellowstone
Trail and Lake Linden Drive. Motion carried unanimously.
WILD DUCK ADDITION - OVERSIZING COST PAYMENT RESOLUTION No, 74-82
A review of the payment of oversizing costs requested by Mr. Dutcher
was discussed. Engineer Mittlesteadt submitted a letter approving
one water meter per double unit, as long as they remain under the same
ownership.
Motion was made by Shaw, seconded by Haugen, to allow the installation
of one meter per double bungalow, but if any unit should be divided with
separate ownership, each unit will require it's own meter. Each unit
will be charged no less than a minimum water sales charge for each liv-
ing unit. Motion carried unanimously.
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WILD DUCK ADDITION (Continued)
Haugen motioned to table approval of overs~z~ng payment until the
Administrator can get an agreement with Mr. Dutcher regarding meters
and water charges.
Leonardo disagreed, he felt the payment was due now.
Haugen withdrew her motion.
Rascop moved, seconded by Gagne, to approve the payment of $2,093.50
-t-o--Mr-;-----Butcher for his expense of the oversizing cost.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ARENSON VARIANCE REQUEST - PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 75-82
5680 Christmas Bake Point
The Public Hearing opened to the public at 8:09 P.M.
Mrs. Arenson clarified her variance request, asking for a 13' variance,
placing the building 37' from the shoreline.
Public portion was closed at 8:15 P.M. with no comment from public.
Haugen questioned whether approval had been obtained from the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District.
Rascop moved, secondea by Gagne, to approve the 37' setback, 13' vari-
ance subject to approval by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
Motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
PREPARATION OF AMESBURY ASSESSMENT ROLLS
RESOLUTION NO. 76-82
Motion by Haugen, seconded by Rascop, to approve the resolution for the
preparation of Proposed Assessment Rolls for Amesbury West.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADOPTION - AMESBURY WEST ASSESSMENT ROLLS
RESOLUTION NO. 77-82
Assessment rolls for Amesbury West were presented for Council review.
Haugen moved, seconded by Gagne, to accept the assessment rolls as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
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AMERICAN LEGION APPLICATION FOR GAMBLING
The application for Gambling under the newly passed Ordinance #131 was
reviewed. The application cannot be acted upon until 30 days after
publication of this Ordinance.
Haugen questioned whether a Public Hearing is required to grant this
permit, because of some comment in disagreement with this Ordinance,
Attorney Larson informed the Council that the Ordinance didn't call
for a public hearing; just Council approval.
Application can be acted upon at the November 8, 1982 Council Meeting.
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SUBDIVISION REVIEW - TINGEWOOD P.U.D.
Review of requirements to be agreed to for the development contract were
discussed. Council suggestions include:
1] Compliance with City Engineer's recommendation for a storm
sewer to handle water run-off.
2] Installation of 6" water line and hydrants.
3] Sanitary sewer system per City specifications.
4] Transfer of utilities to city for $1.00.
5] Sewer will be taken over by the City; water lines to remain private
until connection to future City System; road to remain privately
maintained.
These items will be included in the development contract.
Mr. James Davis, 20885 Radisson Inn Road, had the Council review questions
he had on drainage, ponding area, elevation of driveway, ownership of the
units, and status of the existing dwelling.
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT STAGE PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 78-82
Motion to approve the Developmental Concept Stage Plan was moved by
Leonardo, seconded by Shaw. Motion carried - 4 ayes, 1 nay (Shaw).
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MAC KAY VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING
5925 Christmas Lake Road
Public Hearing for a variance for Harvey Mac Kay was opened to the public
at 8:37 P.M. and closed at 8:40 with no public comment.
Mrs. Carol Ann. Mac Kay requested a 15' variance from the lake to add on
to existing structure for non-commercial studio for her personal use only.
Shaw moved approval of the 15' variance - 35' from the 1akeshore, subject
to the approval of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Seconded by
Haugen. Motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-82
COUNCIL BREAK - 8:42 to 8:53 P.M.
MINNETONKA PORTABLE DREDGING REPORT
Attorney Larson reviewed the origin of the limited non-conforming use
permit granted until 1990 to the Minnetonka Portable Dredging Company.
Council feels the operation is necessary on the lake and would like to
provide zoning for it's continuance at this location. Uhrhammer suggest-
ed they make application for re-zoning.
Council consensus is.to amend the Comprehensive Plan and rezone later.
Council will hold a discussion at the October 12, 1982 Council meeting
in reference to the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Ordinance in regards to properties and their uses in this area.
Rascop would like notices sent to all property owners within 1200' of the
affected area.
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FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS - PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 80-82
A Public Hearing to receive suggested uses for the $19,206. of funds,
-- was-~pen to the public at 9:03 P.M. No Public Comment was recieved, and
public portion of the hearing was closed at 9:05 P.M.
Administration recommended:
Office Equipment (Computer)
Payment on Freeman Park Purchase
Police Budget Share
Total
$ 6,000.
7,200.
6,006.
$19,206.
Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw to approve the suggested uses of the
Federal Revenue Sharing Funds as submitted by the City Administrator.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
CHIEF JOHNSON REQUEST
Chief Johnson requested the Council approval to allow him to have a
shower stall, at no cost to the city, installed in the City Hall Base-
ment. He feels it is necessary for the officers that are using the
physical fitness equipment currently used at City Hall.
Council suggested he submit a plan to be checked by the Building In-
spector, City Engineer, and Fire Marshall. When these reports have
been received they will consider his request.
PARK COMMISSION REPORT
Gary Carl, chairman of the Park Commission, informed Council that the
Commission was working on a report on Passive Playground Equipment.
He indicated that Manor Park softball field is near completion.
He informed Council of the vandelism at Freeman Park and requested the
City to paint over damage of the dug-outs as soon as possible.
'lLhe Commission is also working on a Park User's Report that will be sub-
mitted to the Council upon completion.
Mr. Carl voiced dissatisfaction with the Council and Planning Commission
regarding various recommendations presented to them from the Park Commis-
sion. They did not feel that their effort regarding appointment policy
amendment suggested to Ordinance #91 and sign recommendations were given
satisfactory consideration. Council discussed his concerns and they
came to a better understanding of their position.
Coordination with the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority and the
Trail System has been achieved. Marked trails are now in place from
Shorewood through Victoria.
Council woiIld like the Park Commission to write an article for the next
Newsletter in regard to Winter Uses of the parks.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Exhibition Driving ORDINANCE #132
An Ordinance amending Ordinance #53, in reference to Exhibition Driv-
ing was given it's final reading.
Leonardo moved, seconded by Gagne, to approve Ordinance #132 as
written. Motion to adopt the Drd~nance ~as approve unan~mously.
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4It FRUEHLING DOCK REPORT
Request to table discussion to October 12, 1982.
NOTICE OF CLAIM
Attorney Larson notified Council of an accident occuring at Freeman Park.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Gas Line Installation
Mayor Rascop informed the Council of a gas line main installation on
Country Club Road. The Engineer was instructed to find out the loca-
tion of the line and check on the possibilities of a sidewalk instal-
lation on top of the line.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Stop .Sign
Three-way signs will be attached to the newly placed stop signs at
Country Club Road - Echo Road and at Lake Linden Drive - Yellowstone
Trail. This is required in order to make these signs legally enforce-
able.
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Request for Water Extension -Excelsior Water
A petition was received from some Mill Street and Apple Road residents
requesting the extension of the Excelsior water lines to supply them
with municipal waEer. The Council discussed the possibilities of
extending water from the Shorewood well at Woodhaven.
Council authorized cost study to be done by the Engineer for the
Woodhaven extension.
Council Meeting Dates
Special budget meeting set up Tuesday, September 28, 1982 has been
cancelled and set for October 4, 1982 at 5:30 P.M.
Regular Council meeting will be Tuesday, October 12, 1982 because of
a legal holiday - Columbus Day, October 11, 1982.
Motion was made by Gagne, seconded by Rascop, to approve the above
dates as official Council meeting dates. Motion carried unanimously.
L.M.C.D. Appointment
Mayor Rascmp has been appointed Vice-Chairman on the L.M.C.D.
COUNCIL REPORTS
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Vine Hill .and Highw~ 7 Intersection
A meeting was held at Mn~jD. o. T. in reference to a planned improvement
for the Highway 7 and Vine Hill Road intersection. The City was in-
formed that the State would pick up all costs of the intersection im-
provement if the City would acquire the necessary easements. Mr. Green
of Mn. D.O.T. contacted the City Engineer and informed him that they
would like to discuss what share of the cost of installation the City
would be responsible for. A meeting date will be set regarding th~s
matter.
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~ COUNCIL REPORTS ~ CONTINUED
Sailor News Reporting
The Council commended the Sailor and its reporter for the exceptional
------------cov~rag~ -It--hasrec-eived recently and thanked Carol Mockovak for an
excellent job done. Carol offered the Council some information re-
garding programs available to inform kids on drug and alcohml abuse.
Seminar en the Metro Waste Control Commission
The A.M.M. and the Suburban Rate Authority co-sponsored a seminar on
the M.W.C.C. and their method of determining the rates each city paid
them for waste control. Haugen submitted a rate schedule to the
Council for review.
Energy workshop to be held September 30 and October 1.
Letter from the Secretary of State, informing interested parties on an
opening on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
A.M~M. Reauest
A.M.M. ma e a request for the cities to pass resolutions in support
of a new constitutional amendment and additional highway bonding.
Council didn't pass a resolution in support of these articles.
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Regulation of Peddlers
Complaint in regards to a possible traffic problem created by peddlers
too close to roadwa~ prompted the Council to reconsider the necessity
for a Peddlers Ordinance for more control of any problems that may
arise.
Shaw will review model ordinances and report back to the Council.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Leonardo, to approve the claims for payment
to be followed by adjournment at 11:30 P.,M.
General Fund - [OOI66]
Liquor Fund [OOI74]
Checks # 26102 - 26152 =
II 9285 9326 =
$25,582.13
23,755.17
. R Reessppee~c ully su~itted,
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Sarndra L. Kennelly, City
Clerk
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Mayor