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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1993
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
8:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CONVENE WORK SESSION
The work session convened at 8:00 p.m. Present were: Acting Mayor Daugherty,
Councilmembers Benson, Lewis and Stover; Administrator Hurm, Engineer Dresel, Attorney
Keane and Finance Director Rolek.
1. Report and Discussion on Fire Service Costs for the Islands
Rolek reviewed his memorandum of November 1, 1993 detailing an analysis of fire
protection costs for the Islands, serviced by Mound Fire Department, versus the mainland,
serviced by Excelsior. During 1993, on a per household basis, the cost for the Islands is
approximately $10 more and for 1994 it will rise to approximately $14 more. On a tax
capacity basis, the difference is similar.
During discussion the Council considered various alternatives to finance the hydrant
installation including assessing the costs to the Island residents or adding a charge on the
utility billing. Hurm suggested the staff conduct information meetings with the Island
residents to get their input and meet with the Mound Fire Department to determine its
participation in the costs and bidding process. The Councilmembers concurred with the
suggestion and supported continued efforts to reach an acceptable financing agreement with
the parties involved.
2. Garbage Alternatives
Hurm informed the Council that the Planning Commission will be addressing and discussing
this issue with the Council at the next scheduled joint meeting.
Benson suggested an ordinance be written requiring garbage trucks to adhere to road weight
limits in the spring requiring them to use smaller trucks and set a future deadline designed
to eliminate use of the heavy garbage trucks on Shorewood streets.
The Council agreed to consider the Planning Commission's recommendations during
discussion at the joint meeting with the Commission.
3. Special Assessment for Street Reconstruction
Hurm reminded the Council it previously indicated it wished to further discuss the proposed
street assessment policy/ordinance. He asked for further direction from the
Councilmembers.
Following discussion, the staff agreed to provide additional information regarding various
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alternative assessment rates taking into consideration the various categories of streets
including MSA, collector, etc. The Council generally agreed that a policy designed to
provide for financing of street reconstruction would be advantageous and prudent for the
City and agreed to continue discussion and work toward an acceptable equitable policy.
Hurm briefly reviewed future meeting agendas.
4. Adjournment to Executive Session
Benson moved, Daugherty seconded to adjourn the work session to an Executive Session at
8:55 p.m.
Motion passed 4/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Arlene H. Bergfalk, Recording Secretary
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J ES C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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