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0227984 CC Reg Min e CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 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 PM, February 27, 1984, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Rascop, Councilmembers Stover, Gagne, Haugen, and Shaw. Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, and Clerk Kennelly APPROVAL OF MINUTES Gagne moved, Stover seconded, to approve the Minutes of the February 13,1984, Council Meeting, as corrected in the official Minute book. Motion carried unanimously. ~ PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED - RAPID OIL CHANGE . The Public Hearing opened at 7:40 PM, with a presentation given by Miles Lindberg for Rapid Oil Change. Mr. Lindberg reviewed the the intended uses and current zoning, parking, landscaping, building changes, and drainage plans for the property located at 19465 State Highway 7 (formerly Vine Hill. Floral). Mrs. Vogel of 19795 Excelsior Boulevard asked about the amount of "oil runoff" there would be from this business. Mr. Lindberg explained the storage tank that retains the used oil until a recycling pump truck removes oil from their tanks to be disposed of. Floor drains have a filter system that is according to state regulations, he felt that there would be no ground pollution With no further comment from the public, the public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:56 PM. Engineer Norton asked if MN DOT had been notified of the proposal of the two driveways to exit on Highway 7 right of way. Lindberg indicated they have not done this yet. Stover recommended the hearing be continued until response from MN DOT is obtained and until the Planning Commission can respond to the Conditional Use Permit, seconded by Rascop. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flaherty was in disagreement with the delay. e e e REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 page two RAPID OIL CHANGE - continued Engineer Norton had questions on surface run off, filling, curb and gutter, sewer connection and water supply. Mr. Lindberg asked about other issues and will be subm~tting the answers with the plans when they are finished. SUN HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., REQUEST Mr. Fisher was present to review the Sun Health Systems services as they propose to use the site at 6000 Chaska Road. Mr. Fisher and Marilyn Sampson, President of Sun Health Systems, felt their use did meet with the zoning requirements of the R-C zone as a professional office use, not a commercial retail sales. Rascop questioned whether there was any retail sales planned for this office. Ms. Sampson said they would be selling vitamins and diet systems. The managers of this new business spoke in favor of the business and related similarity to a health facility. Haugen and Stover did not feel that the current R-C zoning listed this as an allowable use, that it would require a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment. Stover moved, Haugen seconded, to agree with Planners staff report that stated that the current zoning does not allow this type of use. Motion carried, 4 - ayes, 1 - nay (Rascop). Council recommended that they contact the planner for direction. DOCK LICENSE APPROVAL - 1984 RESOLUTION NO. 10-84. Haugen moved, Gagne seconded, to approve the following 1984 Dock license as submitted with no changes from the 1983 licenses issued: 1. Howard IS Point Marina, Inc. 2. Minnetonka Portable Dredging 3. Mrs. Adeline D. Johnston 4. Minnetonka Moorings, Inc., and The Shorewood Yacht Club, Inc. 5. Boulder Bridge Farm, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. 5 - ayes. Haugen moved to request further information on the configuration change from the 1983 license. If no clarification is made, the council will act on the 1983 request. Seconded by Gagne, motion carried unanimously. 5 -.ayes. .... e e e REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 page three WATER REGULATIONS ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 157 The second reading of the "Water Regulation Ordinance" was reviewed by the Council. Gagne moved, Haugen seconded, to accept the second reading as amended and adopt the amended Ordinance adopted by roll call vote. 5 - ayes. WATER RATES RESOLUTION NO. 11-84. Moved by Gagne, seconded by Haugen, to adopt by Resolution the water rates effective March 31, 1984, of $17.50 - 17,500 gallon minimum plus $1.00 per 1,000 gallons over the minimum per quarter for each user. Resolution adopted by roll call vote. 5 - ayes. WATER RATE STUDY The council reviewed the recommendation from the Finance Committee on new water rates. The committee recommended a reduced rate for "low-income seniors." Attorney Larson suggested the City may be discriminating to single out only "low income seniors." Gagne recommended to delete item #3 from the Finance Committee's recommendation, seconded by Rascop. NEW MUNICIPAL WATER RATES RESOLUTION NO. 12-84. Gagne moved, seconded by Shaw, to adopt the Finance Committee's recommendation, dated 2/13/84, omitting item #3 into Resolution effective April 1, 1984. Resolution adopted by roll call vote. 5 - ayes. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Haugen reported on the Commission's review of the Rapid Oil Change signage request. The planner reviewed the proposed zoning map and indicated areas that will need further clarifi- cation before being finalized. Also, discussion on various proposals to re-arrange the Vine Hill and Highway 7 intersections. PARK COMMISSION REPORT Shaw reported on the continuing plans and additional meeting to prepare for the 1984 Festival of Parks. ENGINEER REPORT Amesbury Main Well Pump/Motor Engineer Norton explained to the Council the problems that have been encountered with the main well pump/motor in the Amesbury pumphouse. Norton presented estimates of repairing or replacing the pump motor. He recommended the new motor at the cost of $2,926.00 instead of $2,066.00 for repairs. e e e REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 page four ENGINEER REPORT Amesbury Main Well Pump/Motor - continued RESLOLUTION NO. 12-84 Haugen moved, Gagne seconded, to accept the Engineer's recommenda- tion and approve the replacement of the pumphouse motor at a cost of $2,926.00, or less, by Bergerson~Caswell, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Tree Bids Clerk Kennelly requested the Council to allow t1contractor remove diseased trees" to be bid out in groups of trees according to areas instead of bids on each individual tree. Gagne moved, Stover seconded, to approve t1bid areatl as submitted on a list by the Clerk and advertise for bids, all bidders to include a Certificate of Insurance and Workmen's Compensation or a signed waiver stating why Workmen's Compensation is not necessary and holding the city harmless in case of any accident. Motion carried. Temporary Appointment Recommendation was made to temporarily appoint Julie Story to Patty Ray's position until she can resume her duties. She has been placed ona contract, based at $5.50 per hour, flat rate, with no benefits paid. Gagne moved, Haugen seconded to approve the temporary position of Julie Story with a signed contract drawn by Attorney Larson. Motion carried. Ice Rinks City ice rinks were closed effective February, 16, 1984. Office Equipment Sale Council approved the advertisment and sale of miscellaneous office desk by sealed bids. MAYOR REPORT Temporary Salary Increase Rascop recommended to increase Clerk Kennelly's salary by $200.00 a month due to the added responsibility due to the resignation of the Administrator, effective the date of resignation until appoint- ment of a new administrator. Rascop moved, Haugen seconded to approve the $200.00 a month tempor- ary increase for Clerk Kennelly. Motion carried unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 page five e MAYOR REPORT - continued Police Reserve Dinner Donation Rascop requested the approval of a donation in the amount of $225.00 for the City portion for the Police Reserve Dinner to be held at the Minnetonka Mist. Shaw moved, Gagne seconded, to approve the $225.00 donation. Motion carried. Joint Manager - Excelsior/Shorewood Rascop informed the council of a proposal from Tim Madigan, Manager of Excelsior, to share a joint manager with Excelsior with some exchange of Shorewoods Planner's services. Council discussed the t1pro'stl and con'stl and other shared services. Haugen was directed to set up a joint meeting with Excelsior to discuss this proposal. L.M.C.D Adopts New Ordinance Rascop reported on L.M.C.D. meeting and the new Ordinances which contains: 1. 20 mph night speed. limit e 2. No boats should anchor between channel markers 3. Coast guard approved jackets will be required for each person in the boat and one for each skier--skiers can use any type of floatation devise. Conference - Analyzing New Development Rascop would like to attend a development conference costing $125.00 for registration. Gagne moved, Shaw seconded, to allow the expense for this confer- ence to be attended by Mayor Rascop. Motion carried. 4 - ayes, 1 - sustain. Minnesota Chapter Information given to Attorney for review and return to the Council with a report. COUNCIL REPORT Finance Committee e Stover indicated that there were two positions available on the Finance Committee. Council directed staff to notify the newspapers reporters of these openings in the papers for coments in the papers. e 4It e COUNCIL REPORT - continued Police Department REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 page six Shaw commented that he felt the Police Department had reduced their patroling on Highway 7 as requested. Council would like to meet the new Police Chief, Richard P. Young, at the March 12, 1984 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT Haugen moved, Gagne seconded to approve claims for payment to be followed by adjournment at 10:30 PM. General Fund [Acct # 00166] Liquor Fund [Acct # 00174] Respectfully Submitted, Sandra L. Kennelly City Clerk Checks 28358-28432 Checks 1869-1893 $82,935.31 $14,124.49 MayPJi /~