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071183 CC Reg Min e e e CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JULY 11, 1983 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD SHOREWOOD, MN 55331 M I NUT E S CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Rascop at 7:30 PM, Monday, July 11, 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, Stover and Haugen Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, Administrator Uhrhammer and Clerk Kennelly APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Haugen moved, seconded by Stover to approve the minutes of the Council meeting of June 27th, 1983 as corrected in the official minute book. Motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN'S FORUM: Sid Verdon - 28210 Woodside Road was present to request the Council permission to begin construction of a deck onto a presently non- conforming structure. The issuance of this permit requires a variance request by public hearing. Because of the timing involved Mr. Verdon would like the Council to allow him to start construction prior to the public hearing. The Council decided to allow the project to begin without issuance of the building permit, on the condition that if the Council does not approve the variance request at the public hearing, that Mr. Verdon will then remove any and all portions of the newly constructed deck. Mr. Verdon agreed with the Council decision. Ojars Arsts - 20460 Radisson Inn Road presented his revised plans for his addition to a non-conforming structure at above address. Council tabled this request until the July 25, 1983 Council meeting to allow time for review. ACCOMENDATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICERS: LynnZumbrunnen presented a $100.00 Savings Bond form WSSI to South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety officers - Detective Nieling, Cpl. Siegfried, and Gfficers Cobb and Freng in recognition of meritorious service. The officers donated the $100.00 bond back to the Crime Fund. e e e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MON., JULY 11, 1983 page two 8:00 PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE REQUEST Seaman Knapp-2eOe5 Boulder Bridge Drive RESOLUTION NO. 51-83 Mr. Knapp and Tom Wartman requested a set-back variance for a swim- ming pool deck and gazebo. Public portion of the hearing was closed at 8:10 PM with no public comment. Council directed comments to pool decking only, the request for the gazebo was not made for this public hearing. Stover moved, seconded by Haugen, to approve the variance needed for the concrete pool decking. Motion carried unanimously. Rascop recommended an amendment to the Ordinance be considered to allow a lesser setback for pool and tennis courts. SWIMMING POOL REQUEST: Robert Fayfield - 6005 Christmas Lake Road Mr. Fayfield requested Council approval to install a swimming pool at his residence. No variances are needed. Shaw moved, seconded by Stover, to approve the swimming pool request as submitted. 4 ayes. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Shaw reported on the Commission's review of the Seaman Knapp variance request. PARK COMMISSION REPORT: Haugen reported on the progress on the plans for the Festival of Parks. The Commission has weeded out some activities and are concentrating on specific events. Special Meeting is set for July 11, 1983 at Badger Recreation Building for further discussion of the Festival. Stover reported on the discussion of Park Fund Fees/Land Acquisition. No land acquisition was requested from the Brooks Subdivision. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Larson reported on the changes in the Dram Shop requirements. The state has increased the amount of sales from $10,000 to $20,000 before requiring Dram Shop coverage. The amount of sale can be verified from an affidavit of last years total sales. Shaw indicated that this kind of coverage can be obtained for $96.00 - $400.00 depending upon the insurance group. Council felt the Ordinance requiring coverage of Dram Shop insurance should stay in effect. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MON.,JULY 11, 1983 page three 4It ENGINEER'S REPORT: Water Extension - Smithtown Road Jim Norton reviewed the bids cost received, to water the 2 properties located at 23625 and 23675 Smithtown Road. The bids ranged from $18,240.00 to $20,727. The pipe running across the Dutcher property can not be re-assessed. Bids came in higher than expected. Council directed the Administrator to check on the amount of CDBG Fund available for the Shaddrick assessment charges. Council also discussed where funds might come from in the City budget to partially pay for this project. Administrator Uhrhammer informed the Council that the current Ordinance does not provide for fund transfers for this type of water project. The Attorney and Administrator will review this Ordinance and return to the Council with recommended changes. "Final Water Report" Engineer Norton recommended the Council direct him to develop a report to provide equlibrium in a total water system by using the Hardy Cross System of Flow Distribution. This analysis will give the City an update on what would be necessary for a "Final Water Report", at the cost of $2,500.00 to the City. e Motion to approve this expenditure from the water fund for this report was make by Haugen, seconded by Shaw. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Financial Statements Ev Beck, finance director, reviewed the percentages of expenditure in each fund for the Council. Council would like this format to continue. Policy Setting RESOLUTION NO. 52-83 Council reviewed the final draft of the Resolution setting City policies. Haugen moved, seconded by Stover, adopting the Policy setting Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Park Dedication Fee Ordinance The Council reviewed the Ordinance proposing fees for the park dedication fund. Council discussed various manners in charging fees to different types of units and different zoning areas. Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to approve the first reading to amend Ordinance 79. Motion carried unanimously. e REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MON., JULY 11, 1983 page four ~ ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT continued Amesbury Requests A letter from Charles Oswald of the Amesbury Association was received) requesting the City to pay for the painting of the pumphouse&fence. Rascop suggested that the Association should come and talk to the Council directly. Council Appointment Letters Council set a deadline of July 22, 1983 at 5:00 PM for receiving letters from interested residents for the vacated Council position. Interviews will be held on July 25, 1983 starting at 5:00 PM. The Administrator will notify the local newspapers. FESTIVAL OF PARKS REPORT: Carol Chapman reviewed the current status of the Festival of Parks, events planned are: Medallion Hunt Fishing Contest Street Dance 6:00 - 9:30 Food and Beer Sales etc. COUNCIL REPORTS: e Haugen informed the Council of her new part-time appointment to the Rudy Boschwitz staff. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Stover, seconded by Shaw, to approve claims for payment to be followed by adjournment at 10:40 PM. Motion carried unanimously. General Fund [acct # 00166] Checks 27353 - 27419 $ 63,909.99 Liquor Fund [acct # 00174] Checks 1171 - 1230 = $ 41,447.19 Respectfully Submitted, I?~k~/ Mayor Sandra L. Kennelly SK: sn e