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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1993
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brancel at 7:00 p.m.
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Pledge of Allegiance
B.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Brancel; Councilmembers Benson, Daugherty, Lewis, and Stover;
Administrator Hurm, Engineer Dresel, Attorney Keane, Planning Director
Nielsen, and Financial Director Rolek.
C.
Review Agenda
Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to approve the Agenda for April 26, 1993, with the
postponement of Consent Agenda Item 3.e. and removal of Agenda Item 7.
. Motion passed 5/0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - April 12, 1993
Lewis moved, Daugherty seconded to approve the City Council Minutes of April 12, 1993.
Motion passed 4/0. Stover abstained.
B. City Council Work Session Minutes - April 12, 1993
Lewis moved, Daugherty seconded to approve the City Council Work Session Minutes of
April 1~ 1993.
Motion passed 4/0. Stover abstained.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Brancel read the Consent Agenda for April 26, 1993.
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Stover moved, Lewis seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and to adopt the Resolutions
contained therein:
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RESOLUTION NO. 41-93 "A Resolution Approving Single Temporary
Gambling license."
B. RESOLUTION NO. 42-93 "A Resolution Denying A Setback Variance to
Peter Knaeble and David Nelson."
e. Postponed.
Motion passed 5/0. '
4. Inadvertently skipped in numbering of the Agenda.
5. PARK
A. Report on Park Commission Meeting - April 13, 1993
Steve Dzurak, Park Commission Chair, reviewed the Commission's recommendation that
the Council amend the 1993-1997 Capital Improvement Budget to reflect a revised 5-year
Park Improvement Plan. The park plan, updated due to the defeat of the Park
Referendum in March 1993, includes $115,400 to be spent in 1993 for erecting buildings in
Manor Park and in Freeman Park, for playground equipment in Badger and Freeman parks,
and for basketball and tennis courts and landscaping in Silverwood Park. Dzurak noted that
donations will be solicited from businesses and residents primarily for playground
equipment. In addition, it is recommended that labor for some of the projects be supplied
through the Twin Cities Tree Trust, a nonprofit corporation that hires disadvantaged people.
Dzurak reviewed other park-related issues recently considered by the Commission and
answered questions from the Councilmembers regarding the Tree Trust organization and
on details of the various plans for the Park system.
B. Consider a Resolution amending the 1993-1997 Capital Improvement Program
and 1993 Capital Improvement Budget
Daugherty inquired whether it was feasible to accelerate park improvements that would
have been funded through the Park Referendum by reviewing the CIP with a view to
possibly deferring other planned projects in favor of park improvements. Hurm explained
that the Park Commission is comfortable with the improvement schedule, optimistic that
donations will provide playground equipment and that since new grass will be planted at
Silverwood additional work there should be deferred until next year to give the grass time
to take hold before children use it extensively.
The Councilmembers discussed issues related to additional park improvements and agreed
to accept the improvements and schedule presented by the Park Commission and agreed to
review the 1993-1997 Capital Improvement Program within 4 weeks to determine whether
additional funds may be re-allocated to accelerate the overall park improvement plan.
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Daugherty moved, Benson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.43-93 "A Resolution
Amending the 1993-1997 Capital Improvement Program and 1993 Capital Improvement
Budget."
Motion passed 5/0.
C. Consider Use of Twin Cities Tree Trust Crews and Organizations Donations
to Improve Parks
Lewis moved, Stover seconded to approve the use of Twin Cities Tree Trust crews in
connection with work related to the City's park improvements and to accept donations to
improve the City's parks.
Motion passed 5/0.
D. Consider Planned Activities for Arbor Month (May) 1993
Activities scheduled by the Park Commission in recognition of Arbor Month were outlined
in the Commission's meeting minutes dated April 13, 1993.
6. PLANNING
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Report on Planning Commission Meeting - April 20, 1993
Doug Malam, Planning Commissioner, reported that the Commission met in a Work Session
on April 20, 1993.
B. Authorization to Proceed with Bid Process - City Hall Parking Lot
Hurm recommended that the Council authorize proceeding with the bid process for the
approved City Hall parking lot improvement project. The budget includes $75,000 for
completion of this project. Hurm noted that the Public Works Department will perform
selected portions of the work. Dresel presented and answered questions regarding the
proposed budget for the project and described work which would be completed by the
Public Works crew. He stated further information will be provided as the project
progresses.
Nielsen responded to questions regarding the design of the parking lot area. Daugherty
stated the design should allocate more parking for Badger Park and indicated the project
should be postponed to allow for more funding of park improvements.
Stover moved, Benson seconded to authorize the staff to begin the bid process for the
construction of the City Hall parking lot.
. Motion passed 4/1. Daugherty voted nay.
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REMOVED.
8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERGOVERNMENTAL
DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO A SOUTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER AND
DISCUSSION OF RELATED ISSUES
Robert Gagne, Chair of the South Shore Senior Center Task Force, reviewed the process
required to expeditiously proceed with plans for construction of a Senior Center in order
to be eligible for Federal Economic Stimulus Program (CDBG) funds and requested that
the City Administrator be authorized to begin discussions with the representatives of
Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood and Tonka Bay and the Task Force to consider and
develop a plan for a South Shore Senior Center building.
Lewis moved, Stover seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.44-93 "A Resolution
Authorizing Intergovernmental Discussions Relating to a South Shore Senior Center."
Motion passed 5/0.
Mr. Gagne reported that current needs for the senior center site planning include $2,700 for
soil borings and $1,200 for survey data. Hurm explained that pre approval will be requested
from HUD so bids may be acquired, work completed and payment made from City funds
with reimbursement to the City from the HUD funds.
Stover moved, Daugherty seconded to authorize the use of Community Development Block
Grant funds for Senior Center site planning.
Motion passed 5/0.
9. CONSIDER JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TIlE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND TIlE CITY
Brancel noted that the Council is requested to authorize a 3-year agreement extending from
October 1, 1993 to October 1, 1996 to cooperate in the Community Development Block
Grant program.
Stover moved, Lewis seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 45-93 "A Resolution
Authorizing Participation in the Urban Hennepin County CDBG Program and Execution
of the Joint Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Years 1994, 1995 and 1996."
Motion passed 5/0.
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10.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING A LICENSE
FEE -RENTAL HOUSING
Hurm recommended that the Council establish the rental housing license fee by amending
Ordinance No. 263. The 3-year fee will be $35 which includes up to 3 inspections. The fee
for additional inspections will be $20.
Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO.273, "An Ordinance
Amending Ordinance No. 263 Establishing a Rental Housing License Fee."
Motion passed 5/0.
11. MATTERS FROM TIlE FLOOR - None.
12. STAFF REPORTS
A. City Attorney - None.
B. City Engineer - None.
C. City Planner - None.
D. Finance Director - None.
E. City Administrator - None.
13.
COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Mayor Brancel
1. Consider a Low Income Discount for Water Utility
Brancel referred to Rolek's memorandum dated April 20, 1993 regarding a minimum water
charge for low income residents including data on the number of accounts being charged
the minimum, the average consumption for those charged the minimum, and comparable
rates of other communities.
Brancel recommended that the Council consider charging low income households and low
income senior citizens who use less than the 10,000 gallon per quarter minimum the same
1/3 discounted rate currently offered to that segment on sewer charges. Low income would
be defined in accordance with guidelines set for Section 8 very low income housing. The
discount would be automatic for a qualified household if usage was less than the quarterly
minimum gallons, but the normal rate would apply if that minimum is exceeded. The low
income minimum charge for water would be $15.00 per quarter.
Following discussion, the Council unanimously agreed to implement the low income
minimum charge for water for qualified residents and directed the staff to prepare the
appropriate amendment to the Ordinance for action at the next Council meeting.
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Letter from David W. lindsey Regarding the Reconfiguration of Six
of the Forty Boat Slips at Boulder Bridge Farms
Brancel referred to correspondence received from a resident of Boulder Bridge Farms
requesting assistance in gaining approval by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District of
their request for reconfiguration of boat slips at Boulder Bridge Farms.
Robert Rascop, Shorewood's LMCD representative, reviewed the history, the issues and the
position of the LMCD relating to the Boulder Bridge request.
During discussion, the Councilmembers acknowledged that while the City has no jurisdiction
in this matter, they urged Rascop to encourage a compromise solution to the issue.
Brancel moved, Lewis seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 46-93 "A Resolution..." (to
direct Shorewood's LMCD representative to work for a compromise in resolving the issue
regarding reconfiguration of Boulder Bridge Farms boat slips.)
Motion passed 5/0.
Brancel noted that the annual Clean-Up day has been scheduled for May 22.
B. Councilmembers
Lewis commented on continuing problems regarding the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission's sewer lines located in the eastern part of the City. Dresel and Keane briefly
commented on the status of negotiations regarding the City's grievances against MWCC.
Lewis described the problems encountered by a resident whose basement was recently
flooded for the second time with raw sewage. Staff reviewed actions taken to identify the
cause, to correct the problem, and to assist the resident in cleanup.
Following discussion, the Council directed the staff to prepare a maintenance plan designed
to prevent such an occurrence including inspection and cleaning of the City's sewer lines and
to develop an emergency response plan with procedures to follow by all concerned when
such a disaster occurs.
14. ADJOURNMENT TO WORK SESSION SUBJECf TO APPROVAL OF ClAIMS
Benson moved, Stover seconded to adjourn the City Council Meeting, subject to the
approval of claims, at 8:55 p.rn. to a Work Session.
Motion passed 5/0.
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RESPECfFUlLY SUBMf...'ED,
Arlene H. Bergfalk
Recording Secretary
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
ATTEST:
J C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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