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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1983
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 7:30 PM
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 P.M. Monday, September 26, 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 Gagne, Haugen, and Shaw
(Stover absent due to illness)
Staff: Attorney Larson, Administrator Uhrhammer, Finance
Director Beck, Clerk Kennelly
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Gagne moved, Shaw seconded, to approve the Minutes of September 12,
1983 as written. Motion carried unanimously - 3 ayes. (Haugen
abstained due to absence)
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Northwest A.M.P.S.
Haugen moved, Gagne seconded, to table second reading of the Ordinance
amendment to the next meeting. No revised copy was available for
review.
FENCE PERMIT REQUEST - 26260 Birch Bluff Road
Ron Kokesh
Mr. Kokesh was present to request permission to install two (2)
six (6) foot fences on the east and west sides of his property.
He submitted a letter of approval from his neighbor on the east.
The west boundary is a "fire lane" owned by the City.
Council received a complaint that the fence would obstruct the view
of the lake. Council questioned the interpretation of "adjoining"
property owners. and whether across the street would be adjoining.
Council tabled action on the request for clarification from the City
Attorney.
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS:
The Public Hearing for public suggestions for the allocation of
approximately $19,000 of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds was opened at
8:00 P.M.
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Mr. Reutiman questioned last years use of these funds.
used for Police Department expense, Park land purchase
purchase of equipment. Public portion of this hearing
8:04 P.M.
The funds were
payment and
was closed at
Recommendation to place in the General Fund to be paid on the Police
Department monthly share of expenses.
A.F.S.C.M.E. REQUEST:
Roger Seigal, union representative, was present to request the Council
to reconsider their action not to open negotiations after the deadline
date. After discussion the Council reinfDrced their original discussion
to renew the present contract for another year at the present wage rates.
CHRISTMAS LAKE ADDITION:
RESOLUTION NO. 69-83
Final plat approval was requested for Christmas Lake Addition by
Bernice Brooks.
Shaw moved, Haugen seconded. to approve the final plat to include a
square footage variance for Lot 5, allowing the nonconforming boat house
and the basement of another nonconforming building to remain on Lot 1
and to have all other existing structure removed prior to the issuance
of a building permit on Lot 1. Shaw then amended his motion, accepted
by Haugen, to delete the existence of the nonconforming basement struct-
ure from his motion.
Final plat approval was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.
4 ayes.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Enchanted Lane Dedication
Council reviewed a survey presented by Robert Morgan and information
obtained by Planner Nielsen indicating the road width of Enchanted
Lane at 49.5 feet, not the County plat map indication of 66 feet.
Shaw moved, Gagne seconded, to accept the road width of Enchanted
Lane at 49.5 feet as originally platted on Enchanted Island and in-
dicated by the present survey. Motion carried unanimously. 4 ayes.
Edgewood Road Designation
Attorney Larson gave Council an update on the nondesignation
portion of land in the subdivision "Sampsons Upper Lake Mtka Addn"
and abutting Edgewood Road. Further information will be submitted at
the next Council meeting.
Council Break..........................9:l2 - 9:16
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
1984 Budget Review
Mayor Rascop explained for the audience the 8% levy limitation lifting
and expenses and long range goals that are built into the 1984 Budget.
Residents: Claire Towne, James Beal, Billy Maddy, Robert Hidding,
Bob Reutiman, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Dean,Joe Gorecki,
Jim Heiland and numerous other Shorewood residents
were present expressing their concerns and questions
in reference to the budget and the levy limit increases.
Council answered all the residents questions to their ability.
COUNCIL REVIEWED BUDGET:
Council discussed at length various parts of the proposed budget and
possible cuts. Final decisions will be make at the October 3rd, 1983
Council meeting.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT:
Rascop moved, seconded by Haugen, to approve claims for payment to be
followed by adjournment at 12:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Mayor
Sandra L. Kennelly
City Clerk
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