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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
STUDY SESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1989
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:30 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The special Study Session and Planning Commission interviews was
convened in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M., Monday, August 7, 1989,
by Mayor Haugen.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Haugen, Councilmembers Watten, Stover and Gagne.
(Brancel - absent)
Staff: Engineer Norton, Administrator Whittaker, Planner Nielsen,
and Clerk Kennelly.
PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Council interviewed the following people individually for the vacancy
on the Planning Commission:
Nicholas J. Stockwell
Steven Dzurak
David Dean
Dave Pitney
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Gagne moved to appoint David Dean to the Planning Commission vacancy,
Stover seconded for discussion. The motion was denied 1 Aye (Gagne)
to 3 Nays.
Watten moved, seconded by Stover, to appoint Dave Pitney to the Plan-
ning Commission vacancy. Motion carried 3 ayes to 1 nay (Gagne).
FINANCING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DISCUSSION
Mayor Haugen began the Study Session with a discussion regarding the
water system and the current water policy. She asked the Council what
their position is regarding changing the water policy and questioned
what should be done to eliminate the deficit in the water fund.
Gagne would like to see all commercial property watered and to change
the policy to extend water with a petition signed by the majority of
the affected residents instead of 100% signatures.
Stover asked if a City wide water plan has been completed. Norton
referred to the Comprehensive Water Plan that was completed in February
of 1984.
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Watten recalled the referendum when the residents opposed city wide
water. A public meeting was held to discuss municipal water, the
issue did not go to a referendum vote, only verbal participation.
Stover stated that she would consider a change in the policy of
majority percentage but would not agree on 51%.
Haugen questioned the need for additional public works facility or the
possible relocation of the entire department or relocation of Badger
Park. Nielsen did not feel the soil conditions would be suitable for
additional structures on the Badger Park site. Additional information
must be provided to determine the public works departments future needs.
Council discussed the options of shared services with the surrounding
cities similar to the joint powers for police services. The Public
Works Director could compile a list of services that could be shared
with other cities.
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The Council discussed various methods of funding storm drainage and
street improvement projects. They reviewed the use of levying costs to
specific taxing districts, or continuing to use general tax revenue
for these projects. They spoke about setting standards for replacement
streets and assess the cost of the improvement back to the benefiting
residents. Various combination of funding sources were considered.
General funding, assessing in accordance with benefit and special
infrastructure taxing districts could be used to pay for these projects.
Council directed the staff to obtain additional information on the use
of general taxes and assessments. Staff has recommended the use of
taxing districts for drainage projects. Improvements that benefit all
residents such as parks and a salt shed, could be levied to general
taxes. Those projects that benefit specific areas should be assessed
to those property owners.
Watten moved, seconded by Stover, to direct the staff to present a
special taxing district for a drainage project and explain the method
of assessment. Motion carried - 4 ayes.
Council asked staff to prepare a cost comparison of patching and seal-
coating versus upgrading streets to designated standards. Street cost
could be divided between MSA funds, general funds and assessing bene-
fiting properties.
Tax increment financing should be investigated for the installation of
Highway 7 intersection improvements.
RECYCLING BIN DISCUSSION
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Council was shown three styles of recycling bins with there costs.
Council preferred the 3 bag plus model at $6.70 each. The City could
charge the residents for the additional costs of the bins not reimbursed
by the County.
Watten expressed his disappointment by not being informed during the
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additional search for bins as he initiated the original bucket style
proposal. Whittaker apologized.
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REQUEST FROM WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES
Bob Larson asked if the City would place a note on the
servation billing statement for their energy program.
interested in the conservation program would check off
ment in a space provided.
service con-
The residents
on the state-
Council felt the individual mailing and newsletter insert was sufficient
to notify interested residents.
ADJOURNMENT
The Study Session on Monday, August 7, 1989, was adjourned at 12:05 A.M.
on Tuesday, August 8, 1989.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sandra L. Kennelly
City Clerk
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