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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12" 1982
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
M iTN UTE 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 Tuesday, October 12, 1982 (Monday,
Columbus Day) 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, Gagne and
Leonardo (arrived at 7:54).
Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, Administrator Uhr-
hammer and Clerk Kennelly.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by Gagne, seconded by Haugen, to approve the minutes of Septem-
ber 27, 1982 as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Gagne, seconded by Shaw, to approve the minutes of October
4, 1982, (Special Meeting) as written.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR:
Marilynwood Subdivision Public Hearing
Gene Clapp voiced a complaint in reference to a Public Hearing
held at the last Planning Commission meeting. He felt the hear-
ing should not have been held because the developer was not defi-
nite in regards to his proposal. Also, he questions why the
Chairperson stopped all public comment.
Chairperson Stover indicated that this Hearing was a continuation
from a previous meeting where the public comment portion of the
Public Hearing had already been closed.
Special Council Meeting~October 4,1982
Bob Reutiman questioned whether the public had been notified about
the October 4, 1982 Special Council Meeting.
Council indicated that it had been announced at the previous meet-
ing and notices had been posted at both liquor stores and the City
Hall front window.
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SmithtownRoadSign
Gene Patch requested a "Smithtown Road" sign be installed on County
Road 19, at the Excelsior-Shorewood line, to eliminate some,con-
fusion in locating homes along that area. Administrator will check
with the County for approval.
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Property Cleanup
Keith Soffa, 6185 Church Road, requested the Council's help in
trying to have some property cleaned up, north of his property.
Council directed the Building Inspector to check out his property
and send a notice of Junk Ordinance to the owner. He will then
follow up with another inspection, in a reasonable amount of time.
If nothing has been done, it will be turned over to the City Attor-
ney.
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AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Recommendations were submitted to the Council from the Planning Commi-
sion and City Planner for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
This Amendment would create a "Service Commercial District".
The area affected is referred to as the "Crepeau Dock Property" and
the "Minnetonka Dredging Company" which are currently operating on
Conditional Use Permits.
Notices were sent to all residents within 1200' of the affected areas,
informing them of the discussion of the amendment. Comments were re-
ceived from John Cross, Mr. Love, and Gene Patch. No objections were
voiced; they felt it just provided for the current uses.
Gagne moved, seconded by Rascop, to instruct Planner Nielsen to submit
the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to Metro Council for review.
Nielsen would like to get some response from the Metropolitan Council
prior to the Council acting on any possible zone changes. Council did
agree to give Metropolitan Council a few weeks to respond.
ZONING AMENDMENT
The THIRD READING of the proposed Zoning Amendment, to create a "C-4"
Commercial Service District, was discussed. Suggestions for additional
uses were submitted by John Lee, Charles Crepeau, owner of the property
in the proposed new zone. The Council discussed alteration to:
Subdivide 5 Dimensional Regulations.
Moved ~y Haugen, seconded by Leonardo, to change:
A. Building Height Maximum
1. Allowable Stor:i::es - "1-1/2"
C.
Yard Setbacks
2. Side:
Requirements
Building line to lot line [Minimum of 8' on a side]
Average side lot lines to have a total of
both side lot lines of 40'
(This would pertain to prior and new bUildings)
Motion carried unanimously.
Council will vote on this Amendment at the October 25, 1982 meeting.
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COUNCIL BREAK -9:15 P.M.
Reconvened 9:23 P.M.
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DISCUSSION OF McNULTY.SPECIAL ASSESSHENT STUDY
Don Egne11, City Auditor, reviewed for the Council his findings on
the assessments levied and additional agreed fees to be paid with
reference to the Amesbury project.
Jim McNulty, of McNulty Construction, would like to review Mr. Egne11's
figures and schedule a meeting with Mayor Rascop and staff to discuss
this matter at that time.
SKIPPERETTE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
Kipp Johnson, owner of the Skipperette Store, 19215 Highway 7, sub-
mitted a building request to add on to his existing building for the
purpose of installing additional video games, snack bar, and an area
for craft classes etc. All set-back requirements have been met.
Haugen moved~ seconded by Shaw, to approve the permit; subject to the
Building Inspector's approval of plans. Motion carried unanimously.
SHOREWOOD PROPERTIES - SIGN PERMIT
Permit was not approved - RC Zoning does not allow for this type of
sign. Administrator to inform them that a variance request and a
Public Hearing is necessary unless they alter their request to comply
with the zoning.
MOORE AUTO - SIGN PERMIT
Building Inspector indicated that this sign complied with all neces-
sary requirements of this zone.
Moved by Leonardo, seconded by Gagne, to approve this permit as applied
for. Motion carried unanimously.
FRUEHLINGDOCK ISSUE
Mr. Platt, Attorney for Frueh1ing, informed the city that the dock has
been removed and he has agreed to repair the roadside where the steps
were installed against any erosion.
SIGN MORATORIUM
ORDINANCE # 133
An Ordinance was submitted for review, placing a moratorium on the
installation of "Advertising Signs" within the City until April 15,
1983.
Haugen moved, seconded by Leonardo,
this Ordinance, making this reading
this Ordinance as written.
Roll call vote - 5 ayes.
to waive the second reading of
the final reading and to adopt
Ordinance adopted unanimously.
CONTROLLING USE AND CONDUCT IN PARKS
First reading of this Ordinance, on controlling use and conduct in
City Parks, was heard. Council recommended changes:
Section 2 - Paragraph I - add "drugs and narcotics"
Subdivision 1 - Change - Creatures to Animals.
Section 6 - Change taxable to refundable cost.
Shaw moved, seconded by Gagne, to have this Ordinance sent to the Park
Commission for it's review and comment.
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ENGINEER'S REPORT:
Engineer Norton submitted cost estimates on the installation of the
water line from the Woodhaven Well to service the residents of Apple
Road and Mill Street.
Council instructed staff to send a letter to the residents, near this
area, and invite them to the October 25, 1982 meeting to discuss the
installation and needs for this water line.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Kristi Stover reviewed Mr. Bader's request for the development on the
"McCarthy property". This hearing was continued and Mr. Bader was
told to come back with a final, definite plan.
Zoning Ordinance review is continuing. Brad Nielsen has re-written
the sign Ordinance section and will be submitting it to the Attorney
for clarification before the Council will receive it.
PARK COMMISSION REPORT:
Gordy Lindstrom reported on the last ITH~eting__\\lben_t_he-':;it_}l:Administra-
tor reviewed the 1983 budget for the Commission.
Trail installations and tree planting are being done currently at
Freeman Park.
Marty Jakel gave the Park Commission a report on skating rinks and
attendants. Kath West and Marty are setting rink policies and have
suggested that I.D. 's be worn by attendants and First Aid Classes be
taken by the attendants.
Usage fees were discussed; this will be continued.
Shaw suggested a letter be mailed to the Program Directors to receive
their recommendations for park needs.
Leonardo disagreed and felt that the parks were too oriented to organ-
ized sports and not family use and residents should have the right to
comment on park needs instead.
Mr. Lindstrom informed Council that the Commission was following the
Comprehensive Plan for Parks Family Use. Parks need a lot of money
for improvement and equipment which the city does not have to spend.
It was suggested to put a survey in the Newsletter, under the Park
Winter Use section, asking the public for suggested in-put on Park
needs.
DRYLAND HOCKEY PRACTICE:
Request was made by a traveling hockey team that would like to use
Cathcart field before the ice is down.
Moved by Rascop, seconded by Haugen, to approve the request subsequent
to Hockey Contract approval. Motion carried unanimously.
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4It APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE (Park Commission)
Council reviewed the Park Commission's recommendations for appointing
new commission members. Council was in agreement with all procedures
except item D. Council would like to see all applications with recom-
mendations from the Park Commission. This procedure would also apply
to the Planning Commission candidates, when established.
Shaw will return these comments to the Park Commission for further re-
visions.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
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Advertisi~ Sign Report
The sign permit, issued to Naegele Sign Company, at Christmas Lake
area was originally issued as a remodeling permit. It became a
zoning violation when it was moved to a new location. This zone
does not provide for advertising signs.
Haugen would like a representative of the Naegele Sign Company to
furnish the reason for the change of location.
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Matter tabled until October 25, 1982 meeting.
Rustic Way - Drainage Problem
Council directed Engineer Norton to contact the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District to see if any money is available for this
project.
R. R. Johnson - Zoning Violation
Mr~ Johnson has a new attorney. Attorney Larson will be speaking
with this attorney soon.
ENGINEER'S REPORT:
Allied Blacktop Company
Engineer Norton recommended approval of payment of the first and
final payment to Allied Blacktop, in the amount of $22,198.74, for
Seal Coating and Appurtenant Work.
Moved by Gagne, seconded by Haugen, to approve the payment. Motion
carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION # 80~82
Richard Knutson Company RESOLUTION # 81-82
Engineer-Norton recommended payment to Richard Knutson Company for
the 6th and final payment of Project #80-3, (Storm Sewer, Sanitary
Sewer, Water Main, Street Paving) in the amount of $12,545.67, for
Amesbury West.
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Shaw, to approve the payment.
Motion carried unanimously.
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FORTUNE HOUSE WINE, SUNDAY AND MALT LIQUOR LICENSE RESOLUTION # 82-82
Application for Wine, Sunday and On-Sale Malt Liquor Licenses were pre-
sented for approval.
Moved by Shaw, seconded by Haugen, to approve the licenses as applied
for. Motion carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC STUDY REQUEST-3rd Avenue
Excelsior has decided to join Shorewood in it's request of Minn. D.O.T.
for a traffic study of Third Avenue, between Christmas Lake Road and
Division Street.
Rascop moved, seconded by Shaw, to request Mn. D.O.T. to conduct a
speed study and recommend an appropriate speed limit for that area.
Motion carried unanimously.
VINE STREET - HOOPER LAKE ROAD REQUEST:
Tabled until the October 25, 1982 Council meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
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Police DeQt Request
A letter was received, as requested from Chief Johnson, locating
a proposed shower stall area to be installed in the City Hall base-
ment. Council felt more information was needed before acting on
this request.
Amesbury Fire Rate Request
Amesbury residents would like a lower fire rating for their area.
Council will obtain information and respond to their request.
L.M.C.D.
The L.M.C.D. has disapproved the Watershed Control Plan.
C.D.B.G.
Larry Blackstead will be meeting with the Administrator to determine
if a relocation of C.D.B.G. funds is necessary to make a more effi-
cient use of available funds.
COUNCIL REPORT:
Housing Seminar
Frank Reese and Jan Haugen will be attending an up-coming Housing
Seminar.
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Zo~LngViblation - Dan Johnson
An inspection was made for a possible zoning violation for Dan John-
son, 19370 Shady Hills Road. Building Inspector felt this was no
problem and the Council would like an inspection made in six months
to determine that no expansion is made.
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Program on Drug and 'Alcohol Abuse
Henry Carson of Lakeway Terrace has agreed to head a committee
to set up a program on Drug and Alcohol Abuse for children.
Leonardo will meet with the committee to help allocate funds to
run the program.
ASSESSMENT POLICY'- SPECIAL 'MEETING 'SET
Discussion was tabled and a Special Meeting was
at City Hall at 5:30 P.M.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Gagne, to approve the claims for payment
to be followed by adjournment at 12:45 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
for October 18, 1982
General Fund - [Account #00166]
Liquor Fund - [Account #00174]
Checks 26153-26224 =
" 9327- 9359 =
$219,173.50
19,613.86
Respectfully submitted,
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Sandra L. Kennelly,
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Mayor