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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MON., FEBRUARY 4, 1985
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
M I NUT E S
CALL TO ORDER
The Special Council Meeting of Monday, February 4, 1985 was called
to order by Mayor Rascop at 7:32 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rascop; Councilmembers Gagne, Haugen, Shaw and Stov~r.
Staff: Administrator Vogt; Planner Nielsen; and Clerk Kennelly.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY DISCUSSION
Gagne stated three steps he felt that the Council will have to deal
with:
1. Whether or not a policy is needed.
2. If so, what type of policy?
3. Is the policy legally defendable?
Stover felt that the ad valorem procedure was the easiest and fastest
manner to proceed. Haugen reviewed the requirements and time limits
presently before the legislature to use the ad valorem method. Council
discussed assessing the "affected area" method and the defense of the
cost assessed equaling the increased value to the affected property.
Vogt questioned the Council if a policy to assess\\was in place and
major objection came from the affected residents, would the Council
follow through with the project and the assessment? And if not, who
would then absorb the expense already concurred by the preparation
work on that project?
Other questions on the responsibility of old problems not repaired
correctly, other cities contributing to problems, and petitioners being
responsible for feasibility cost.
Council reviewed sample policies for other cities, siting Eden Prairie
as a good example, and various portions of other policies.
Council directed the staff to return with a draft policy to be
reviewed by legal staff and submit for review on February 25, 1985
Council meeting.
WELL STUDY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS
Council set up Committee By-Laws to follow for a "Well Study Committee"
when it is set up.
1. Seven member Committee (five members if seven can't be obtained).
2. Wells to be studied only.
A. Recommendation on each well and a combined recommendation
to be submitted in writing.
3. Committee organized for six months only.
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Administrator Vogt - appointed as only contact person.
All study information to be obtained by Committee members -
not City staff.
Chairman to be appointed at their recommendation.
Committee to set their own meeting schedule.
No Council participation.
Staff input only by approval of Administrator.
Recommendation to be at the "best interest of the City".
Three absents will constitute removal from the Committee.
ATTORNEY DISCUSSION
Jim McKinnon and Bob Standke were present representing their firm
and asking the Council to cionsider them for the appointment to City
Attorney. Council felt that they would not consider their application
now, because a deadline of January 25, 1985 for applicants was
published.
Council reviewed all applications and set the first interviews for
February 20 and 21 at 7:00PM and 8:00PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Haugen moved, seconded by Stover to adjourn the Special Meeting of
February 4, 1985 at 9:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously - 5 ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mayor
Sandra Kennelly
City Clerk