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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1998
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 6: 10 p.m.
A.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Dahlberg; Councilmembers O'Neill and Champa; Administrator Jim Hurm;
Engineer Larry Brown; Larry Nickum, Public Works
Councilmembers Stover and Garfunkel
Absent:
B.
Review Agenda
2. COUNCIL UPDATE RELATIVE TO STORM DAMAGE
Administrator Hurm presented a draft policy relative to the May 15, 1998 storm damage. He
related Councilmember Stover felt strongly the City should not dictate how residents treat stumps
and logs on their own property. Mayor Dahlberg noted his agreement.
Hurm explained Councilmember O'Neill had requested a rewording of the policy. Staff has
reviewed the policy and Hurm distributed the revised draft policy.
Councilmember Champa asked for an update of the activities which had taken place today. Mayor
Dahlberg inquired whether water had been delivered to the islands. Engineer Brown explained this
had been attempted unsuccessfully. Councilmember O'Neill commented when he spoke with
people on the islands, obtaining water was not an issue since they were able to purchase it at the
store. Brown stated at this point, the City will not pursue delivery of water to the islands.
Brown explained the crews have been working on Enchanted Island. Hennepin County has
volunteered the use of five dump trucks which were used in this area. Brown spoke with the
Hennepin County Manager and he has offered the use of three trucks again tomorrow.
With respect to NSP, they are continuing to work on the islands, however, most of the homes are
without electricity at this time. It is anticipated all power will be restored by Friday.
Councilmember Champa questioned whether there have been any communications with the State or
the County relative to emergency funding. Brown stated while the storm damage is considered a
disaster, it was not to a degree where emergency funds will be made available. Hurm pointed out
the City will, however, attempt to pursue any funds which could be available.
Councilmember O'Neill asked whether it would create a problem for homeowners to place items
larger than 6 inches in diameter at the Freeman Park dump site. Brown explained he has been in
contact with Series Environmental of Maple Grove to inquire about the services they would
provide. He further explained a tub grinder would be brought to the site. This equipment is very
noisy, however, it will accommodate 350 cubic yards per hour. Upon viewing the site, the
company felt the materials presently at the Freeman Park dump site could be ground up in
approximately two hours.
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Brown stated there would be a $500 mobilization fee to bring the equipment to the site as well as a
charge of $400 per hour. This would include the machine, a wheel loader, and two operators.
Brown felt this to be a very fair price. He did express concern relative to the $500 mobilization fee
since it would be necessary for the equipment to leave the site and then return again. A company
representative stated they are reviewing the situation in an attempt to accommodate all of the cities
and possibly reduce the mobilization fee to half price for return visits.
Councilmember Champa asked for an estimate to complete this project. Brown estimated
approximately $30,000 for the clean up with $10,000 to $15,000 in Public Works time with an
additional $10,000 in pumping costs for the lift stations.
Mayor Dahlberg questioned whether this storm damage would be taken into consideration in
obtaining emergency funds if another damaging storm were to occur. Brown explained the State
would take into consideration the type of damage which occurs. If 25 percent of the homes in the
City were damaged, this would be considered a disaster.
Councilmember Champa commented he would like to meet with area legislators to discuss this
situation and how it could be handled in the future. Mayor Dahlberg expressed concern this storm
occurred very early in the year and could potentially happen again. Hurm suggested the City work
with state legislators in the next session and in the event there would be a second occurrence of this
nature, perhaps there could be legislation in place relative to State aid.
Mayor Dahlberg stated his belief the Council needs to proceed aggressively to develop a plan
which addresses emergency situations such as this.
O'Neill moved, Champa seconded adopting the revised policy as follows: (1)
The City asks residents to be responsible for removal of tree trunks and stumps
on their own property. Commercial tree removal firms are responsible for
disposal on their own. (2) Only brush/branches (less than 6" by 8' long) may be
placed off the road, in the boulevard area until May 26 for City pickup. After
that date, no further material may be placed on the boulevard. (3) Shorewood
residents are encouraged to haul brush and limbs (6 inches or less in diameter) to
a designated area in Freeman Park through Monday, June 1. Commercial haulers
may not haul to Freeman Park. Enchanted and Shady Island residents of
Shorewood are encouraged to haul brush and limbs (6 inches or less in diameter)
to designated areas to be determined through June 8. Commercial haulers may
not haul to these sites. Motion passed 3/0.
3. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dahlberg adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Cheryl Wallat, Recording Secretary
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