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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1984
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
M I NUT E S
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Shorewood City Co~il was called to
order by Mayor Rascop at 7:30 PM, March 12, 1984, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance presented by
Girl Scout Troop No. 1607. The prayer was given by Mayor Rascop.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rascop, Councilmembers Gagne, Haugen and Shaw.
(Stover - absent)
Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, and Clerk Kennelly.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Shaw moved, seconded by Gagne to approve the Minutes of
February 27, 1984 as corrected in the Official Minute Book.
Motion carried unanimously.
POLICE CHIEF INTRODUCTION
Mayor Rascop introduced the new Chief of Police of the South Lake
Minnetonka Public Safety Department, Richard D. Young.
AMERICAN LEGION DONATION
Guy Streater was present to thank the Council for glvlng the Legion
the opportunity to donate $12,000.00 back to the community from
profits derived from activities that are now allowable due. to the
issuance of a "Gambling License". Mr. Streater presented a
$2,000.00 donation to the Park Fund - "Century Club" for the
purchase of park equipment.
Council gratefully thanked the Legion for their donation, which
now totals $4,000.00.
DOCK LICENSE
RESOLUTION NO.10A-84
Gagne moved, seconded by Haugen to approve the 1984 dock license
for Upper Lake Minnetonka Yacht Club with no changes in configuration
or total docks from the 1983 dock license application. Motion
carried unanimously.
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RAPID OIL CHANGE
e Continuation of Public Hearing - Setback Variance
The continuation of the Public Hearing was opened at 7:35 PM.
Miles Lindberg, representing Rapid Oil Change, informed the Council
that they have submitted drainage and access plans to MN DOT for
approval. The District #5 Highway representatives approved their
permit request with conditions attached to permit. He has
forwarded all the information to Engineer Norton and will also
comply with any additional requests recommended. Public portion
of this Hearing was closed at 7:43 PM with no public comment.
Gagne questioned the need to maintain a "caretaker quarters", this
is not an allowable use in a C-3 zone without a Conditional Use
Permit. Planning Commission discussed a possible time limitation
on the residential use. Mr. Lindberg indicated that the request
for the, residential use would be withdrawn and used as office
space if i,t c;:auseda problem with the. variance request.
Haugen moved, seconded by Gagne to accept the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and approve the setback variance for
Rapid Oil Change in accordance with Planning recommendation dated
February 1, 1984, items #2 through #8.
Roll Call Vote: Gagne - aye, Rascop - nay, Haugen - aye, and
Shaw - nay. Motion was denied.
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Haugen moved, seconded by Gagne to direct Attorney Larson to
draft a Resolution of Denial. Motion carried unanimously.
SHOREWOOD CONDOMINIUM - DEVELOPMENT STAGE APPROVAL
Adrian Johnson and Bob Erickson presented their plans for a
39 unit condominium project to include the commercial use of the
existing dwelling on the property located at 5620 County Road 19.
Mr. Johnson reviewed the facilities amenities. It will include
outside and heated underground parking with a mechanical car wash
and bike (etc.) storage, outside swimming pool, laundry facility
for each unit, and party room. Engineer Norton brought up questions
on drainage/ponding area and the use of a pump-up for car wash to
sanitary sewer lines, also what water system would be used and if
sprinklers were planned. Norton felt more detailed plans would be
necessary.
Mr. Jim Borchart of 5580 County Road 19 questioned if Mr. Johnson
had a registered survey, because the stakes do not match with his
property property stakes. Mr. Erickson stated that the drawings
were taken from the abstract registered at the County.
Haugen moved, seconded by Gagne to table any further action until
April 9th or until a clarification of lot lines can be made.
Motion carried - 4 ayes.
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PARK COMMISSION REPORT
~ Gary Carl began the Park Report by thanking the American Legion
for it's generous $2,000.00 donation to the Park Fund's "Century
Club", and also for the previously received $2,000.00 donation.
The Commission is continuing the "Festival of Parks': plans and will
also need additional volunteers.
A recommendation to re-appoint Marty Jakel to the Park Commission
was approved by the Commission. Interest was shown by Mr. Vogel
of 19795 Excelsior Blvd., but the recommendation to appoint Mr. Jakel
had already been made.
Gagne moved, seconded by Haugen to accept the Park Commission
recommendation and appoint Marty Jakel to the Park Commission and
thank Mr. Vogel for his interest. Motion carried - 4 ayes.
CHUften--I\o-AIJ--=-f)KI-VEW1\Y ACCESS
RESOLUTION NO. 14-84
A request was made to allow the use of the unimproved area of platted
Church Road to allow driveway access to Lots 13 and 14, Minnewashta.
Gagne moved, seconded by Shaw to grant the use by contract to the
owner of Lots 13 and 14, MinnewashtaJfor the purpose of access.
The City will not be held responsible for improvements or maintenance
of this area. Motion carried - 4 ayes.
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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Haugen reported on the Commission's review of Shorewood Condominiums,
Robert Peterson subdivision, Covington Vine Ridge, and Shorewood Oaks.
Commission tabled discussion on Robert Peterson's division until a
visual location inspection can be made of the proposed location of
the road and building sites. Shorewood Oaks density was discussed
informally, Haugen felt that it was too high and did not comply with
the Comprehensive Plan.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney General's Opinion Letter
Attorney Larson was not ready to respond to the letter because it
was just received.
Mr. Beal of 20295 Manor Road felt the opinion gave the issue back
to the City to solve, he felt that the current use of general funds
to cover water expenses is an unfair burden on the low and fixed-
income residents of Shorewood.
Minnesota Chapter
No information has been obtained on who this letter came from.
Larson will continue to search for background.
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
~ A request has been received from the owners and developers of the
property known as "Bormes Market" or Murfin property, and the
property owned to the south including Clifford and Reber's parcels,
to have the City conduct a Feasibility Study to create a new
intersection west of the current Vine Hill/Highway 7 intersection.
Council felt that the expense should be the project's responsibility.
Rascop moved, seconded by Gagne to direct Engineer Norton to contact
the developers and get an agreement from them to be responsible for
the expenses and the City will then proceed with the "Feasibility
Study". Motion carried - 4 ayes.
Amesbury Well Pump Motor
Engineer Norton gave the permission to Bergerson Caswell to proceed
with the installation of the Amesbury pump motor.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Administrator's Resignation
RESOLUTION NO. 15-84
Gagne moved, seconded by Shaw to accept the resignation of
Douglas Uhrhammer as Administrator, effective February 16, 1984.
Motion carried - 4 ayes.
Weed Contractor
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spraying for 1984 in the amount of $2,190.00 (the same as 1983).
Gagne moved, seconded by Haugen to accept the bid and grant the
1984 Weed Contract to James Mahoney. Motion carried - 4 ayes.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Police Department
The Department will hire a 12th man out of their reserve force to
be placed on probation for 2 years. If Greenwood incorporates
with Deephaven this officer will be released.
Light Rail Use Complaint Letter
A letter was received from Peggy Kohman in opposition of any
transit use of the former railroad system for light rail transit.
Workshop Facilitator Charges
Working papers and an itemized bill for $1,357.00 was received from
Mr. Bob Barrett. Mr. Barrett has been replaced and will not be
heading the workshop planned for April 7, 1984.
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AMM Appointment
Council appointed Ev Beck, Finance Director to the AMM vacancy.
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COUNCIL REPORT
Cable Board
Cable Board will be holding a Public Hearing on April 4,1984
for the purpose of adopting the Franchise Ordinance.
Liquor Store Meeting
Liquor Store meeting will be held at 5:00 PM, March 29, 1984.
The question of warehouse sales has come up. If the Council
has any comments, please attend.
Joint Council Meeting
Shorewood and Excelsior Councils will meet on March 21, 1984 at
7:00 PM to discuss sharing the Manager/Administrator with Excelsior.
Road Department Matters
Gagne and Don Zdrazil recommended an additional man be hired for
the Road Department. The ads will be placed in April for June 1st
starting date.
Bids for a new radio will be requested. Gagne would like the
consideration of raises for the Road Department be discussed at
the April 9th Council meeting.
~ APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT
Rascop moved, seconded by Gagne to approve claims for payment to
be followed by adjournment at 10:50 PM. Motion carried - 4 ayes.
General Fund (Acct. # 00166)
Liquor Fund (Acct. # 00174)
Checks 28433 thru 28485
Checks 1894 thru 1946
Respectfully submitted,
MayotJ1 R~
Sandra L. Kennelly
City Clerk
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