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042285 CC Reg Min . . . CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1985 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 6:30 P.M. WATERFORD DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT REVIEW 7:30 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING M I NUT E S CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Rascop at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of reviewing the Waterford Development Contract to be followed by the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, April 22, 1985. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND PRAYER Mayor Rascop opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Rascop, Councilmembers Haugen, Shaw, Stover, and Gagne. Staff: Attorney Froberg, Engineer Norton, Planner Nielsen, Administrator Vogt and Clerk Kennelly. WATERFORD DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT REVIEW Planner Nielsen began the review of the Development Contract and the changes that were agreed upon at previous staff and developer meetings. Froberg submitted amended pages to replace those in the current copy of the development agreement. Council requested clarification on many areas of the contract. Questions were also addressed from the audience. Each of the pages of the Contract were reviewed and changes were noted for resubmittal of the subse- quent draft. Mayor Rascop ended the review and began the regular council meeting. After the regular Council matters have been hand~ led, the Council will return to complete the Contract Review. COUNCIL BREAK 8:15 - 8:20 (Shaw temporarily excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Haugen moved, seconded by Gagne, to approve the minutes of the reg- ular Council meeting of April 8, 1985 as written. Motion carried - 5 Ayes. . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - APRIL 22, 1985 MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs. Vogel of 19795 Excelsior Boulevard asked when the "Well Study Committee" would be meeting. Mayor Rascop indicated that the City had received only three (3) written applications from interested residents. Additional applicants would be needed to establish the committee. Kay and Dean Johnson of 5875 Cathcart Drive asked what the City was doing in reference to a summons from Freddie Nephew of 5890 Cath- cart Drive. This summons names the Johnsons and the City of Shore- wood as co-defendants in a damage suit from a storm water drainage problem. The Administrator has informed the City's Insurance Agency and the Insurance Company. The Insurance Company will determine whether they will defend this suit or the City Attorney will do so. . PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Stover reported that the Planning Commission did an on-site inspec- tion of the Bruce property to make a recommendation on the width of the proposed private road. The Commission offered a motion to the Council. Stover indicated that the motion supported a 16' width at the intersection of Covington Road and narrowing down to 12' in some areas of the road. Rascop wanted to see the written motion from the Commission prior to acting on the recommendation. Fire lanes were also discussed. Recommendations will be presented to the Council with specific recommendations on each of the fire lane s . PARK COMMISSION REPORT Gagne stated that the Park Commission reviewed ways of improving and controlling the old railroad bed trail. They also discussed the vandalism at Cathcart warming house and how to prevent additional damage. ZONING ORDINANCE DISCUSSION Planner Nielsen indicated that copies of the new proposed Zoning Ordinance are now availab~efbr check-out or purchase. The Public Hearing of this Ordinance will be held April 29, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall. ATTORNEY'S REPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING . Attorney Froberg informed the Council that a Resolution will be coming pertaining to three proposed site locations for the new Police Department building. They would like each of the joint powers cities to review and rank each off the sites according to each city's preferences. The Resolution will be forwarded to the Co~ricilfor review when the Administrator receives it. REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES - 3 - APRIL 22, 1985 . HARDING ACRES A letter has been received asking for final plat approval for the Harding Acres division. Nielsen will inform them of what is needed to proceed. Shaw returned - 8:45 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ROAD REPAIR SURVEY A road survey will be done May 2 at 8:00 A.M. for those Council members and staff that can attend. . DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - LETTER A meeting will be held on April 30, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. with the Department of Natural Resources, Shorewood and Chanhassen Repre- sentatives, Sportfishing Congress, and others. This meeting is to discuss the DNR;s interest in a public access on Christmas Lake. Haugen would like to continue working with the lake resi- dents to acquire a small access and set some controls of the type of uses allowed. Gagne would like to attend the meeting and find out what the DNR proposal is, prior to additional discussion with- the residents. FINANCE COMMITTEE A request from the Committee to obtain a delinquent taxpayer list was discussed. Members of the Committee felt because of the in- creasing delinquencies in tax payments, they would like to see what type of properties go tax delinquent and if there is any type of regularities among these properties. No contact will be made with these property owners. Statistics obtained will be pre- sented to the Council. A comparable cost ratio among comparable cities will be done also. MAY COUNCIL MEETING DATES The 2nd meeting in May will be changed from the 4th Monday because of the Memorial Day Holiday to Tuesday~May 28, 1985. ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR INTERVIEWS Interviews will be set for May 2nd beginning at 3:30 P.M. on 1/2 hour intervals for the Assistant Public Works Director Interviews. . POLICE AUCTION The police auction will be held the 1st weekend in June at the City Garage. Sargeant Hodgdon has asked if we were interested in participating in the sale. Gagne moved, seconded by Stover, to direct the staff to coordinate with the police department, the sale of unused equipment. . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - APRIL 22, 1985 WEED CONTROL SPRAYING A bid for roadside and park spraying of weeds was submitted by James Mahoney in the amount of $1,725 for roadways, and $560 for parks, a total of $2,285. Rascop moved, seconded by Haugen, to accept the bid as submitted and award the contract to James Mahoney in the amount of $2,285 for the 1985 Weed Spraying. Motion carried - 5 Ayes. WATER TRUCK REPLACEMENT PURCHASE Administrator Vogt and Public Works Director Zdrazil presented a recommendation for the purchase of a 1975 International Truck with a 2000 gallon tank to replace the water truck that was damaged. They are recommending a purchase price of $7,100 minus $3,000 trade-in of ~he 1979 ~ordl Ton Truck (utiltty Truck). Gagne stated his opposition to the purchase of used equipment. Rascop moved, seconded by Haugen, to purchase the truck including the trade-in for $4,100 from Astleford Equipment Company, Inc. subject to a dual braking system or equivalent. Motion carried - 5 Ayes. . BENSOROPTICAL BUILDING PERMIT Nielsen presented a building application from Benson Optical for a rearrangement of their store in the Shorewood Shopping Center. Gagne moved, seconded by Shaw, to approve the permit as requested. Motion carried - 5 Ayes. MAYOR'S REPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING LOCATION Rascop reported that the Mayor's Committee for the Police Depart- ment recommended 3 to 1 in support of the Excelsior site, located East of McDonald's on Highway 7. A Resolution will be coming in support of that site. They would like the four joint powers cities to pass the Resolution in support of that site. Council will review this Resolution when received. Rascop complimented the Police Department for their participation in the Children's Fingerprint Program and the Video taping of Home- owner property for the protection from theft. . WATERFORD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REVIEW (Continued) Council continued their review of the Waterford Agreement. The discussion covered insurance limit, signage, well specification, and water storage tank size. Staff will review the Sign Ordinance and return with a recommendation. Norton reviewed the letter from the Trivesco Engineer referring to the Specs for their water system. Shaw would like the Engineer to do some comparispn of State Health Department specifications and a report on the existing sysh~m in Excelsior. The Council will review the redrafted agreement when it is available. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - APRIL 22, 1985 . COUNCIL REPORTS CABLE COMMISSION Haugen ,informed the Council of the new Cable Commission members. Gagne was appointed as an Executive Committee Member. Rascop congratulated the new Commission members and thanked Jan for her dedication and service given in the capacity of Board Chairman from the beginning of the Commission until now. WELL STUDY COMMITTEE Administrator Vogt presented the Council with five names of inter- ested residents to serve on the Well Study Committee. He has re- ceived these names in w~tting and verbally. Rascop moved, seconded by Haugen, to adopt the by-laws for the Committee and appoint the list of members as submitted. Motion carried - 5 Ayes. METRO SEWER REQUEST - JIM EMMER RESOLUTION NO. 23-85 connection to the M.W.C.C. service the North half of . A request from James Emmer to install a sewer line on Covington Road. This connection will Lot 3, Noelwood Addition. Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to approve the request. by roll call vote, 5 Ayes. Motion carried BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST - ADRIAN JOHNSON A request has been submitted by Adrian Johnson, to build a new home on Lot 11, Raddison Inn Addition. Haugen moved, seconded by Gagne, to deny the permit until a determina- tion can be made by Attorney Froberg as to the right to build on that lot. Haugen added an amendment to her motion to have the cost of the Attorney's opinion be changed and paid by Adrian Johnson. A deposit will be required prior to the research beginning. Gagne accepted the amendment. Motion carried, 5 Ayes. Council also requests the Attorney and Planner to report back to them on the Development Contract and status of the Tingewood project. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT Haugen moved, seconded by Rascop, to adjourn the Regular Council Meet- ing of April 22, 1985 at 11:20 P.M. subject to the approval of claims for payment. Motion carried unanimously, 5 Ayes. General Fund - Account #00166-02 Liquor " Account #00174-02 == Checks #30372 - 30434 " 3305 3372 . Respectfully submitted, SANDRA L. KENNELLY City Clerk <f~~-