Loading...
011298 CC Reg Min . . . .. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDA Y, JANUARY 12, 1998 . COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:30 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Dahlberg; Councilmembers McCarty and Garfunkel; Administrator Hurm; City Attorney John Dean; Engineer Larry Brown. Councilmembers O'Neill and Stover. Absent: B. Review Agenda Mayor Dahlberg read the Agenda for January 12, 1998. The agenda was approved as presented. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS MAKING APPOINTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE YEAR 1998 A . A Resolution Making Appointments for 1998 Councilmember McCarty suggested waiting to vote on this issue until all councilmembers can be in attendance. She stated she is uncomfortable with the change to the Liquor Committee without Councilmember Stover having been consulted. Mayor Dahlberg stated he is eager to participate on the Liquor Committee in order to provide some input relative to marketing issues. He stated his intention to actively participate formally and in a disciplined fashion on the Liquor Committee and noted he would not be opposed to Councilmember Stover's continued involvement with the Committee. McCarty moved to table consideration of "A Resolution Making Appointments for 1998. " Motion failed for lack of a second. Garfunkel moved, Dahlberg seconded adopting RESOLUTION NO. 98-001, "A Resolution Making Appointments for 1998." Motion passed 2/1. (Councilmember McCarty was the dissenting vote.) Councilmember McCarty felt it was inappropriate to make this change without fIrst speaking with Councilmember Stover. Mayor Dahlberg stated he is open to having Councilmember Stover involved with the Committee. B . A Resolution Making Appointments to the Planning Commission for 1998 Commissioner Borkon was in attendance and explained when the appointments were discussed, an initial motion was made nominating Commissioner Borkon for the position of Chair and Commissioner Champa for the position of Vice Chair. At that time, Commissioner Champa declined because he felt the position should go to a commissioner with more experience. At that point, Commissioner Kolstad had nominated Commissioner Lizee to the position of Vice Chair and this motion passed unanimously. After further discussion, Commissioner Lizee declined the CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 1998 - PAGE 2 . position. There was some feeling that Commissioners Kolstad and Lizee have equal experience and to provide some consistency, Commissioner Champa was then nominated to the position of Vice Chair. Commissioner Champa has accepted the position. Commissioner Borkon explained each member of the Commission has been contacted and is in agreement with this nomination. Dahlberg moved, Garfunkel seconded adopting RESOLUTION NO. 98-002. "A Resolution Making Appointments to the Planning Commission for 1998." Motion passed 3/0. 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES A . City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - December 15, 1997 McCarty moved, Garfunkel seconded approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for December 15, 1997, as submitted. Motion passed 3/0. B . City Council Executive Session Minutes - December 15, 1997 Dahlberg moved, Garfunkel seconded approving the City Council Executive Session Minutes for December 15, 1997, as submitted. Motion passed 3/0. 4. CONSENT AGENDA McCarty moved, Garfunkel seconded approving the Motions on the Consent Agenda and adopting the Resolutions therein: . A. A Motion Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 98-003, "A Resolution Approving 1998 Refuse Hauler's License" B. A Motion Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 98-004, "A Resolution Approving 1998 Tree Trimmer's License" C . A Motion to Approve an Extension to Recording Secretary Service Agreement D . A Motion to Approve an Extension of Deadline for Compliance with a Notice to Remove Appellant: Jay Lami Location: 21165 Forest Drive E. A Motion Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 98-005, "A Resolution Authorizing Application for Conveyance of Tax Forfeit Land for Public Purpose" F . A Motion Establishing the 1998 Local Board of Review Date as Wednesday, April 1 G. A Motion Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 98-006. "A Resolution of Merit" F. A Motion Approving an Employment Agreement with the City Administrator for the Year 1998 . Motion passed 3/0. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 1998 - PAGE 3 . 5. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR George Harrison, 24710 Amlee Road, Shorewood, commented on snowmobile violations on the wetland area behind his home. As a result of a report which Mr. Harrison made, hay bales were put in place as well as a "No Snowmobiling" sign. Mr. Harrison reported these measures have been unsuccessful, the hay bales and signs vandalized, and snowmobile tracks evident across the wetland area. Mr. Harrison noted an elderly woman to have been walking on the trail and was passed by a snowmobile traveling approximately 30 mph without slowing down. He reported when he was on the trail replacing the hay bales, he was passed by a snowmobiler traveling approximately 40 to 50 mph. This incident was reported to 911. Mr. Harrison requested the Council take a stand on this issue and ban snowmobiles from the trail. Mayor Dahlberg noted Officer Keller is on patrol on the trail. Mr. Harrison was opposed to paying a City officer to patrol on a snowmobile. Councilmember McCarty noted her position snowmobiles should be banned from the trail and further noted this to be the position of Councilmember Stover as well. . Mayor Dahlberg stated he will continue to investigate this matter with the police department. Mr. Harrison suggested monitoring the speed on the trail for one week. Engineer Brown stated this could be done with a radar gun which would have to be manned. Given the cold temperatures, it would not be possible to use the speed monitoring cart. Mr. Harrison stated the City is in violation of County rules by allowing both pedestrian and motorized use of the trail. 6. PLANNING - Report by Representative Commissioner Borkon reported on the JailUary 6, 1998 meeting of the Planning Commission (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). 7. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION REGARDING UNION CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME Administrator Hurro explained a contract agreement has been reached with the AFSCME Union. This agreement represents a two year extension. Dahlberg moved, McCarty seconded adopting the Union Contract Agreement with AFSCME. Motion passed 3/0. 8. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT STEERING COMMITTEE TO ADOPT ENDORSEMENT RESOLUTION Mayor Dahlberg explained the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Steering Committee has drafted a resolution to be passed making recommendations to the County Board. Since two recommendations have already been made by the Council, no action was necessary regarding this request. . CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 1998 - PAGE 4 9. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS . A. Staff Report on Development Monitoring Engineer Brown reported the Watershed District has approved the wetland mitigation area for Watten Ponds and this work has been completed. Some trees were lost, however this was a part of the approved tree preservation plan. B. Planner's Report on Agreement with Northwest Associates for Housing Study Services Hurm explained Planning Director Nielsen will report on this matter at the next meeting. He further explained the City is working with other cities in the area relative to funds which are available for a general housing plan. C . Report on 1997 Implementation Efforts of Communication Plan Mayor Dahlberg suggested this matter be addressed in a work session meeting. D. Administrator's Report on Status of Animal Control Agreement with Orono Hurm reported Orono has submitted a proposal to take over the animal control duties for the City. It is anticipated there will be a contract submitted to Council by the next meeting. Hurm explained boarding is a long term problem and efforts will be made to work on plans in 1998 to actually build a facility within the City of Orono in 1999. . 10. MA YOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Attorney Dean reported Eagle Crest Northwest Development has commenced a lawsuit against the City which arises out of the action of the City denying their concept plan approval for the proposed development. The matter has been submitted to the insurance carrier who has accepted the case and has appointed counsel to represent the City. With respect to the Johnson matter, the City received a reply brief from the Johnsons and has on this date filed with the Appellate Court a response. 11. ADJOURNMENT Dahlberg moved, Garfunkel seconded adjourning the meeting at 8:19 p.m. subject to the approval of claims. Motion passed 3/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Cheryl Wallat, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. . ATTEST: