012483 CC Reg Min
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1983
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD.
SHOREWOOD, MN 7:30 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order
by Mayor Rascop at 7;30 P.M., Monday, January 24, 1983 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, Councilmembers Haugen, Shaw, Stover and
Leonardo arrived at 7;45 P.M.
Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Mittelsteadt, Administrator
Uhrhammer and Clerk Kennelly
SERVICE AWARD
An award was presented by Mayor Rascop to Robert Gagne in appreciation
e of his service as a prior Councilman and Planning Commission member.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Haugen moved, seconded by Rascop to approve the minutes of the Council
meeting of January 10, 1983 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - Jack Hunner - Variance request
Mr. Hunner of 20625 Radisson Inn Road and his attorney Jim Robinson
appeared before the Council requesting a variance for building.
They reviewed the Planner's Report citing various disagreements
with his report. Mr. Robinson felt that his request should be
granted on a hardship condition, he then listed various reasons for
granting the variance due to hardship. Comment from Mr. Wrede,
neighborhood, he supports Mr. Hunner's request and feels that it
would be an {mprovement for the area.
Council discussed this request at length.
Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to instruct the attorney to prepare
a Resolution of denial of the variance request and return to the
Council at the next Council meeting.
Roll call vote - 5 ayes. Motion unanimously denied.
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Leonardo requested further review of this area of the new Zoning
Ordinance to allow some flexibility.
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~ DOCK LICENSE APPROVAL - Shorewood Yacht Club
Mr. Cross was present to request 125 slips for the 1983 dock permit.
This is an increase over his permit for 80 slips previously granted.
Council reviewed the 1975 court decision and the lease agreement
for more lakeshore from Mike Arvidson.
Rascop moved approval of the 1983 request to allow 125 slips, seconded
by Stover. Rascop withdrew motion, seconded by Stover.
RESOLUTION #8-83
Rascop moved, seconded by Stover, to amend Resolution #24-79 and
allow the 125 Slips in accordance with the court order and to
receive varification for the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority
that they are in agreement with the proposed configuration presented
by Mr. Cross.
Roll call vote: Haugen - pass, 2nd - abstain, Shaw - aye, Leonardo-
aye, Stover - aye, Rascop - aye. Motion passed.
RESOLUTION #9-83
Rascop moved, seconded by Shaw, to approve and grant the.19~3
Dock License for 125 slips.
Motion carried. 4 ayes, 1 abstain (Haugen)
4It DOCK LICENSE APPROVAL - Howards Point Marina
A Report was received from an inspection of the gas line for the gas
pump, as requested by Council.
Rascop moved to table until more complete inspection can be done in
the spring or until someone can be present representing the Marina,
seconded by Leonardo.
Motion carried - 4 ayes - 1 nay (Shaw)
DOCK LICENSE APPROVAL - Upper Lake Minnetonka Yacht Club
RESOLUTION #10-83
Request was made for the 1983 Dock License with a change in con-
figuration. Rascop withdrew himself from this matter.
Leonardo moved, seconded by Haugen, to approve the Dock License as
requested.
Motion carried, 4 ayes, 1 nay (Shaw)
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CIGARETTE LICENSES
RESOLUTION #11-83
Rascop moved, seconded by Leonardo, to approve the Cigarette Licenses
for the following businesses:
American Legion
Country Kitchen
Driskills Super Valu
Minnetonka Country Club
Tom Thumb
Snyder's Drug Store
Fortune House
Village Pump
Skipperette
Motion carried unanimously.
PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED & CONFISCATED PROPERTY
ORDINANCE #139
Council reviewed the Ordinance and made corrections of minor errors.
Rascop moved, seconded by Leonardo, to accept the third reading of
this Ordinance and approve this Ordinance for adoption.
Motion carried unanimously.
FIRST READING - Conduct in Parks Ord.
Council reviewed the proposed Ordinance and made changes in wording
and minor typing errors.
Rascop moved, seconded by Leonardo to accept the first reading of
this Ordinance.
FINAL JOINT & COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AS AMENDED FOR THE LAKE MINNETONKA
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RESOLUT~ON #12-~3
Haugen reviewed the agreemen~ as submitted by the Cable Commission,
for the Council.
Haugen recommended approval, moved acceptance of this agreement,
seconded by Leonardo.
Motion carried unanimously.
PARK COMMISSION REPORT
Launisse Cousins reported on the Park Commission's recommendation
to accept monetary donations instead of land donation~ at present
time.Comm~sslon members will become liasons to various sports groups
using the City facilities to receive in-put from the various groups
as to their needs. Discussion of possible ways to raise money for
park development was also reviewed. Commission would like suggestions
from the City residents on any further planned development.
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ATTORNEY'S REPORT
NAEGELE SIGN ISSUE
Attorney Larson recommended civil action be brought against Naegele
Sign if the Council feels the sign is in violation of the City
Ordinance.
Shaw moved, seconded by Haugen, to instruct the City Attorney to
proceed in filing civil action against Naegele Sign Inc. for
removal of the sign located at Christmas Lake Road and State
Highway #7 .
Roll call vote: Haugen - aye, Shaw - aye, Leonardo - aye, Stover -
abstain - second vote - aye, Rascop - aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
PARTNERSHIP - PENBERTHY & LARSON
Attorney Larson informed the Council that his law partnership
will be dissolved, Larson continuing service for Shorewood. Rascop
would like Larson to address a possible replacement at meetings if
he is not able to attend.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Engineer Mittlesteadt informed the Council of the January 25, 1983
start-up date for the Amesbury back-up well.
APPOINTMENT OF WEED INSPECTOR
Moved by Shaw, seconded by Haugen, to appoint Mayor Rascop and
Dennis Johnson as the 1983 Weed Inspectors.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
AUDITOR APPOINTMENT
Bids have been received from current auditor, and more bids are
expected to be submitted this week.
UNION NEGOTIATION - Grievance
An arbitrator has been chosen, Viola Kanatz
Administrator Uhrhammer, Don Zdrazil, and Bob Gagne will also be
included.
UNION NEGOTIATION - Meeting
The Negotiation Meeting is set for Monday, January 31, 1983 at
4:00 P.M. at the Shorewood City Hall.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - continued
PLANNER/BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION
Review of total costs involved in the Planning and Building
Department were discussed and the combination of these positions.
Leonardo moved, seconded by Haugen, to offer the Planner/Building
Inspector position to Brad Nielsen at a salary within the range of
$20,000-24,000 plus benefits. .
Motion carried unanimously.
MAYORS REPORT
LMCD REPORT
The LMCD instructed the Excelsior City Council to have their
City Attorney prosecute water violations. Excelsior Attorney's
responded by returning violations to Hennepin County unprosecuted.
ORONO CONTRACT WITH LMCD
City of Orono rtesignated off-street parKlng by Ordinance, within
3000 feet of lake accesses without public hearings. Orono wants
the LMCD to sign a Contract with them and have the LMCD post signs
in these areas. The LMCD feels that public hearings should be held.
LAKE VIRGINIA SITE
The Governor Task Force will be holding their regular meeting on
Thursday, January 26, 1983 discussing dredging across Smithtown
Road and connecting Lake Virginia to Lake Minnetonka.
Fee schedule for Lake violations will be submitted.
POLICE RESERVE DINNER
Request for a donation of $225.00 from Shorewood, for the Police
Reserve Dinner was made. Rascop requested support from the Council
for this fund.
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Council approved request unanimously.
COUNCIL REPORT
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
Haugen reported on the discussion of the Minnegasco Franchise that
has expired. Haugen questioned whether the City would like to
continue as members.
AMM REVENUE COMMITTEE MEETING
Discussion included levy limit controls and changing the formula
for state aid payments.
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APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Rascop, seconded by Haugen, to approve the claims for
payment to be followed by adjournment at 11:40 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
General Fund
Liquor Fund
[Account #00166] Checks 26603 - 26706
[Account #00174] Checks 9661 - 9726
$85,065.39
== $26,552.49
Respectfully submitted,
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Mayor' ~
SANDRA L. KENNELLY, Clerk
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