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031483 CC Reg Min . . e CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SHOREWOOD, MN 7:30 P.M. M I NUT E S CALL TO ORDER Tpe regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Rascop at 7:30 P.M., Monday, March 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 Stover, Haugen, Shaw, and Leonardo. Staff: Attorney Larson, Administrator Uhrhammer, and Clerk Kennelly. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Shaw moved, seconded by Haugen, to approve the minutes of February 28, 1983 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Roger Hennessy, the City's insurance agent, was present to issue a check in the amount of $551.00 from the League of Minnesota Cities from Workmen's Compensation. Mr. Hennessy also offered his assistance in any concerns the City may have. "MOVING OF BUILDINGS" ORDINANCE FIRST READING Council reviewe4 the first draft of the Ordinance on "Moving of Buildings". VariatiofB and omissions were made. Leonardo moved, seconded by Rascop, to omit (J) from #2 Section 11. Motion carried 3 aye - 2 nay (Haugen & Shaw) After further review, Haugen moved, seconded by Leonardo, to accept the 1st reading of this Ordinance subject to changes and recommended alterations and reports from staff. PARK COMMISSION REPORT Conrad Schmid reported on the Equipment Committee Meeting. They have a possibility of obtaining picnic tables from Hennepin County Parks, free of charge. They discussed methods of creating revenue for park equipment. Steve Frazier has volunteered to head a committee to create a competition "deck-a-thon", and acquire revenue from pledges, entry fees, and sponsor fees. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - MARCH 14, 1983 ~ ATTORNEY'S REPORT Cross Marina Lease Attorney Larson's opinion of the lease between Mr. Cross and Mr. Arvidson on the property identified by PID# 34-117-23-22-0002 and 34-117-23-22-0003 does not give Mr. Cross exclusive control over the properties because of the two (2) docks that presently exist on the property and the right of Arvidson to build a house on this property if the city zoning ordinance ever allows one to be built. The City should approve the dock application for 125 docks, due to the court discussion allowing 125 docks, and forward the application along with a letter from the City declining the acceptance of the lease. Ordinance #112 Review Attorney Larson felt the term on this Ordinance had expired along with the attached list of policies. Haugen felt a further review of these policies should be made and possibly set new policies. . Hunner Letter Comments Council should direct their comments, in reference to the letter received from Hunner's attorney, directly to him as soon as possible. Appointment of Special Prosecuter Attorney Larson felt it necessary to appoint an outside attorney to make a determination as to prosecution of a certain city resident. (Resident's name withheld at this time.) Larson suggested one of the prosecutors from the City of St. Louis Park. Shaw moved, seconded by Rascop, to authorize Larson to contact an attorney out of the area if prosecution is necessary. Motion carried 4 ayes - 1 abstain (Leonardo) ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Union Negotiation An offer of a 4% salary increase with total health insurance benefits paid by the City, retroactive as of January 1, 1983, has been submitted. Haugen moved, seconded by Rascop, to accept this offer. Motion carried unanimously. e Office Salary Adjustment Administrator Uhrhammer explained the new PERA deductions to the Council. He requested the Council to approve a 2% increase for staff members affected by this additional 2% deduction of their salary. This increase would come from the allocated salary increases but would not be part of the proposed salary increases. . . . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - MARCH 14, 1983 Staff affected: S. Kennelly, S. Niccum, K. West, B. Dybvik, and D. Zdrazil. Haugen moved, seconded by Stover, to approve the 2% increase. Motion carried 3 aye - 2 nay (Rascop & Leonardo) MAYOR'S REPORT Naegele Sign Offer Naegele Sign Company proposed an offer to have the City of Shorewood allow the sign located at Christmas Lake Road and Highway #7 to remain for ten (10) years, at which time they will remove the sign. Rascop moved acceptance of their ten (10) year proposal. Motion died for a lack of a second. Haugen moved, 2nd by Stover, to offer Naegele Sign a three (3) year sign approval and removal of that sign at the end of three (3) years. Motion carried 4 aye - 1 nay (Shaw) Attorney Larson was instructed to submit this offer by letter. Governor 's TaskForce. on 1akeAc.c.e.$s A letter f'rom the {flasK Force in reference to land access in Gideon Bay was sent to the residents of Timber Lane. Hennepin County Park Reserve is trying to obtain the Veteran Camp on Big Island for park property with possible access to lake through the Rail Authority access and/or Timber Lane access. The Veteran's Administration is trying to have legislation changed to allow them to sell this camp to a private party. Minnehaha Creek Watershed Administrator Uhrhammer will be the contact person at the City level in conjunction with the Storm Water Management Coordinating Committee. COUNCIL REPORTS LMCD - Prosecution of Offenses Shaw moved, seconded by Rascop, to authorize the city attorney to prosecute LMCD offenses. No vote. Leonardo moved, seconded by Stover, to table authorization until an investigation of the effects on the City and fine monies can be done. MTS Administrator Uhrhammer to investigate the process of requesting a reimbursement of taxes supporting the transit system and what responsibility the city will then have in reference to a public transit system. e . . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. - 4 - MARCH 14, 1983 League of Minnesota Cities Haugen requested the Council to support her in lobbying against the proposed formula for the distrubution of Local Government Aid Funds and the State Contractors Bill. Leonardo moved, seconded by Stover, to support Haugen lobbying at the Legislature. Motion carried unanimously. Liquor Store Discussion The Council discussed the need to set up a Special Meeting to determine what should be done in the future with the Liquor Stores. This meeting will be scheduled by the Administrator. Approval of Claims & Adjournment - Moved-b~mRas.c.o-p,. seconded by Haugen, to approve the claims for payment followed by adjournment at 10:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. General Fund - [Account #00166] Checks 26858 - 26927 Liquor Fund - [Account #00174] Checks 9857 - 9894 $59,760.94 $25,414.61 ZYSUbmitted, SANDRA L. KENNELLY, Cler SLK: sn RuA~J MayoF