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050895 CC Reg Min . . . CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 8, 1995 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:30 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Bean called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Bean; Councilmembers Malam, McCarty and Stover; Administrator Hurm, City Engineer Dresel, City Attorney Keane, and Planning Director Nielsen. Absent: Councilmember Benson. B. Review Agenda Stover moved, Malam seconded to approve the agenda for May 8, 1995. Motion passed 4/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Work Session Minutes - April 26, 1995 Malam moved, McCarty seconded to approve the City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of April 26, 1995 as presented. Motion passed 4/0. B. Reconvened Board of Review Minutes - April 24, 1995 Stover moved, McCarty seconded to approve the Reconvened Board of Review Meeting Minutes of April 24, 1995 as presented. Motion passed 4/0. City Council Regular Minutes - April 24, 1995 McCarty moved, Stover seconded to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 1995 as presented. Motion passed 4/0. Revised Executive Session Minutes - April 24, 1995. McCarty moved, Stover seconded to approve the Revised Executive Session Meeting Minutes of April 24, 1995. Motion passed 4/0. Keane reported the City had met in Executive Session to discuss mediation in the matter of the City of Shorewood versus Mr. Ron Johnson. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bean read the Consent Agenda for May 8, 1995. Malam moved, Stover seconded to approve the Motions on the Consent Agenda and to adopt the Resolutions therein: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 8, 1995 - PAGE 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 95-40. "A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Zachary Woods and a Variance to Create a Lot Without Frontage on a Public Street." Applicant: Brent Sinn. Location: 6035 Galpin Lake Road. B. RESOLUTION 95-41. "A Resolution Approving a Setback Variance and Variance to Expand a Non-conforming Structure." Applicant: Jack Kimball. Location: 4445 Highland Circle. A. C. RESOLUTION 95-42. "A Resolution Making Appointments to the Watermain Assessment Advisory Group." D. Motion to Approve an Agreement to Receive a $5,000.00 Grant from Metropolitan Council for Public Safety Cooperative Efforts. Motion passed 4/0. 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR . Cristine Lizee inquired as to the property located at 25550 Smithtown Road. She stated she felt this property was in violation of City Code 502.03, as it was a public nuisance, affecting the peace and safety of the neighborhood. She indicated she was a resident of that area and felt that this was a dangerous situation. This property is vacant with windows absent, the door was open, with the electricity running and the open stairwell is half filled with water. Nielsen indicated the City was presently working on condemning the site. The Fire Chief of the City of Excelsior was present to express appreciation for allowing the City of Excelsior to bid on the rescue truck. 5 . PARKS - Report by Representative A. Report on April 25 Park Commission Meeting Commissioner Martin reviewed the discussions and actions taken by the Commission at its April 25 meeting (detailed in minutes of that meeting). B . Consideration of a Motion Concerning Donation of Trees and Authorization for Installation Thereof Commissioner Martin reported an offer was received by Wilson's Northwest Nursery to donate 30 trees at a cost to the city of $50.00 per tree to cover the manpower and equipment to plant the trees. These funds would be paid from the Park General Fund. The trees will be 2-1/2" to 3-112" in diameter, 10 foot or more in height, and a variety of trees such as ash, linden, maple, and honey locust. McCarty moved, Stover seconded to accept the gift of trees and authorize up to $1,500.00 for the planting of 30 trees. Motion passed 4/0. 6. PLANNING - Report by Representative . Commissioner Pisula reviewed the actions taken and recommendations made at the Planning Commission's April 25 meeting (detailed in the minutes of that meeting). 7. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS A. Engineer's Preliminary Report on Watermain Feasibility Study REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 8, 1995 - PAGE 3 . Dresel explained that the watermain feasibility study looked at a number of issues, determined the most viable options, and was now in the process of obtaining cost estimates for those options. He indicated a good share of the watermain along Smithtown Road will be put into the boulevard. New trenchless technology is being explored for Howards Point. He indicated he will attend every Council Meeting with updates with a final draft in mid-June. 8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS There was Council consensus to reschedule the work session of May 17 to May 24. The work session scheduled for May 31 will stand as scheduled. Any residents with possible activities before the Planning Commission or City Council will be notified. There was Council consensus to schedule a mediation meeting with Ron Johnson and parties for June 7 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Bean stated staff would like an indication of anyone planning to attend the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Duluth as soon as possible. Mayor Bean acknowledged new plaques in the hallway of City Hall commemorating all past Councilmembers and Mayors who have served since 1956. 9. ADJOURNMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF CLAIMS McCarty moved, Malam seconded to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:12 p.m., subject to approval of claims. Motion passed 4/0. . RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Lorri L. Kopischke Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial ATT/~ST: I I r")j) .. .') Q. ~:r~~.A.:;{1(jl.~tt<~ ROBERT B. BEAN, MAYOR A/l/W\ , CITY ADMINISTRATOR .