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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1983
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 7:30 PM
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M I NUT E S
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order
by Mayor Rascop at 7:33 PM, Monday, February 14, 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 Shaw, Leonardo, and Haugen.
(Stover-on vacation)
Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, Administrator
Uhrhammer and Clerk Kennelly
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Shaw moved, seconded by Leonardo to approve the minutes of the Council
~ Meeting of January 24, 1983 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
Haugen moved, seconded by Rascop to approve the minutes of the meeting
of January 31, 1983 as written. Motion carried unanimously.
DOCK LICENSE APPROVAL-Howards Point Marina
RESOLUTION NO. 14-83
Robert Johnson, representing Howards Point Marina, was present to clarify
any questions the Council has in reference to the gas line installation
along their dock.
Shaw moved, seconded by Haugen, to approve the 1983 Dock License as
requested. Motion carried unanimously.
CIGARETTE LICENSE APPROVAL-ICO Station RESOLUTION NO. 15-83
-Howards Point Marina
Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to approve Cigarette Licenses for
1983 for ICO Station and Howards Point Marina. Motion carried
unanimously.
TAX FORFEITED LAND
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Lot 4 ~ Block 2 - Enchanted Park
Haugen moved, seconded by Rascop, to release this land to the state
For land sale. Motion carried unanimously.
Lot 1 - Auditors Subdivision #367
Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to release this lot for sale to
adjacent property owner only. Motion carried unanimously.
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CONDUCT IN CITY PARKS & RECREATION AREAS
ORDINANCE NO. 140
Council reviewed the second reading and made minor changes to this
proposed Ordinance.
Haugen moved, seconded by Leonardo to accept the second reading of the
Ordinance. Ordinance adopted by Roll Call vote. 4 ayes.
ORGANIZATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Ci tizen Advisory CommH38~_sm - Area #4 RESOLUTION NO. 16-83
Rascop moved, seconded by Haugen, to appoint Robert McDougall to
the Citizen Advisory Commission for Planning Area #4. Motion carried.
Auditors for 1983 RESOLUTION NO. 17-83
Bids were received from three firms for the Council review:
Long/Froehling & Associates
Mattias, Roebke, & Maiser
George M. Hansen Co.
Haugen moved, seconded by Leonardo, to appoint Mattias, Roebke &
Maiser for the 1983 auditing firm. Motion carried - 3 ayes, 1 nay
(Shaw)
Attorney for 1983 RESOLUTION NO. 18-83
Leonardo moved, seconded by Rascop, to appoint Gary Larson as City
Attorney for 1983. Motion carried unanimously.
Hennepin County Railroad Authority-Southwest Corridor
RESOLUTION NO. 19-83
Moved by Shaw, seconded by Rascop, to appoint Jan Haugen to the
Railroad Authority. Motion carried.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Residents of Birch Bluff Road: Bill Dickson - 26245 Birch Bluff Road;
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Christensen - 26190 Birch Bluff Road; and Bill
Clifford - 26215 Birch Bluff Road; were present to have the Council
clarify the permitted uses of the "Fire Lane" or "access to the lake"
located at Grant Lorenz Road and Birch Bluff Road.
Attorney Larson confirmed that the "fire lanes" were public roads that
open to the lake. Council reviewed Ordinance #59 in reference to
snowmobiles and clarified that this is a permissable use, as well as
a walking access. Residents questioned whether the City would sell this
access. Council informed them that they will not sell this property.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Councilman Shaw reported that the final review of the Zoning Ordinance
will take place at the February 15, 1983 meeting.
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PARK COMMISSION REPORT
MYHA Hockey Tournament
Gordy Lindstrom reported on the good organization of the hockey
tournament. It's been suggested that profits from the tournament
be used for the purchase of paint for the hockey board~ with volunteer
help from MYHA doing the painting.
Playground Equipment
The Commission would like to request donations in the newsletter -
and have fund raisers to obtain playground equipment, also ask for
volunteer help to build and install this equipment.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Hunner Variance Denial RESOLUTION NO. 20-83
Attorney Larson presented the Resolution of Denial requested by the
Council at the last meeting.
Haugen moved, seconded by Leonardo, to accept the Resolution of
Denial as presented by Attorney Larson. Motion carried unanimously.
4 ayes in a Roll Call vote.
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City Hall Litigation
Berg Drywall sued Zagar's and
was not included in the suit.
the Thompson Lumber suit.
the bonding Company and won. The City
No further action has happened with
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Amesbury Back-up Well RESOLUTION NO. 21-83
Engineer Norton recommended payment of Voucher #3 for Amesbury
Back-up Well - Project #82-1 to E. H. Renner & Sons in the amount
of $10,312.25.
Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to approve payment as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
Finance Director Interviews
A special meeting will be held on Thursday, February 17, 1983 at
5:30 PM at the Shorewood City Hall for the purpose of Council
interviews for the finance Director's position.
Special Bond Study
A special review of the City bonds was made by the auditors and
submitted to the Council for review. Final Statements were also
submitted.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Rascop adjourned the Council and Legal Staff to the Administrator's
Office for a discussion of current lit0gation at 10:00 PM reconvening
at 10:20 PM.
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4It MAYOR'S REPORT continued
Governor Task Force
Mayor Rascop reviewed the Governors Task Force Summary of their
findings. Priorities are adding launching accesses, adding additional
shore fishing areas and park area on Big Island.
DNR Resolution
A request to pass a Resolution in support of maintaining the Metro
Region Office of the DNR was received from Al Kehr.
Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to table this Resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
COUNCIL REPORTS
RESOLUTION NO. 22-83
Haugen expressed the probable need for an additional notary in the
City office, also the need to appoint a deputy clerk.
Haugen moved to appoint Sue Niccum as Deputy Clerk, and to obtain a
notary license, seconded by Shaw. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Shaw, seconded by Leonardo, to approve the claims for payment,
e followed by adjournment at 10:40 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
General Fund - [Account #00166] Checks 26707 - 268n = $62,233.07
Liquor Fund - [Account #00174] Checks 9727 - 9813 = $51,526.06
SANDRA L. KENNELLY,
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Respectfully submitted,
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