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062998 CC WS Min iJ/f ::,..-.. i . CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MONDA Y, JUNE 29, 1998 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1 . CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Mayor Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Dahlberg; Councilmembers Garfunkel and Champa; Administrator Hurm; and City Planner Brad Nielsen. Councilmembers Stover and O'Neill Absent: B. Review Agenda 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING POLICY SURVEY Bill Morse from Decision Resources was unable to attend the meeting. Mayor Dahlberg stated that Decision Resources have done a lot of survey work for the City regarding parks and trails. Mayor Dahlberg stated that he will be handing out his survey results and they will also be publicly released and published. . Mayor Dahlberg felt residents should be polled about keeping water connections voluntary. He felt housing density was another issue to question residents on. He wanted to know if residents are happy with the cable service they are receiving, and if the City should pursue burying utility lines. He questioned whether or not the Council is heading in the right direction with regard to land conservation given the fact that 60% of the residents have indicated a desire for more open space. Mayor Dahlberg directed Administrator Hurm to work with Decision Resources to develop possible survey questions. Councilmember Garfunkel stated that the Council wanted to incorporate some historical questions as far as traditional City performance. Councilmember Champa questioned the animal control ordinances and whether residents felt they should be more restrictive, or if more enforcement was needed. Administrator Hurm reported he will be attending a meeting on Wednesday to find out the City's portion of funding from the Federal Government Storm Relief Fund. 3. REVIEW PROPOSED ADULT USE REGULATIONS . City Planner Nielsen explained that they have extended the moratorium through the end of August which protects the City from having to consider new applications. This issue has surfaced because of past experience by surrounding cities. Nielsen explained that the City has very few commercial areas, based upon the restrictions incorporated within the ordinance, that an adult use establishment could be located. He explained they have approached this issue from two aspects: zoning and licensing. ....... . . . CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES JUNE 29, .L998 - PAGE 2 Mayor Dahlberg asked that Nielsen summarize what it is that the City is going to be regulating. Nielsen stated that the only district that would allow an adult use establishment would be in the C-3 District (General Commercial District). This is the least restrictive district and it has the most opportunities from a commercial standpoint. There are three potential areas in the City: the Shorewood Shopping Center, the comer of Vine Hill and Highway 7, and County Road 19. Mayor Dahlberg asked the type of restrictions that could be placed on adult use establishments in these areas. Nielsen reported that the City has tight control over liquor operations, so more than likely the type of establishment we would consider would be a book or video store. Mayor Dahlberg questioned what the City's position would be on a shop that would provide access to any site on the Internet. Nielsen stated he was unsure how the ordinance would apply to such an establishment but would check with the City Attorney and report back. Mayor Dahlberg stated he was not talking about regulating the use of Shorewood residents' computers in the privacy of their own homes, but rather commercial establishments. City Planner Nielsen stated a public hearing will be held to consider the licensing aspect of the ordinance. Attorney Greensweig will be at that meeting to answer questions from residents and be able to talk about the frrst amendment aspects of the ordinance. Nielsen reported the most restrictive element of the proposed ordinance was the limited hours of operation. Stores would be required to close by 10:00 p.m. and not open until 8:00 a.m. The current ordinance would allow a 24 hour operation. Nielsen stated a public hearing has been scheduled for August 4, and Council consideration no later than August 24. It will be publicized in the August Citizen Informer. 4. DISCUSSION ON A TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT The Council is looking for a consultant to guide the City through the process with regard to telecommunication facilities. Nielsen also felt that the consultant should help identify potential locations within the City for such facilities. Mayor Dahlberg questioned if a policy question on such facilities could be incorporated in the pending survey. Nielsen stated RFPs will be sent shortly to perspective consultants. Administrator Hurm asked Council to provide direction as to how they would like the interview and selection process to proceed. Mayor Dahlberg stated staff should conduct the interviews and prepare a recommendation. Council would then meet with the preferred candidate prior to authorization to hire. . ,., ~ .., . '" CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES JUNE 29, 1998 - PAGE 3 Nielsen reminded the Council of the three active moratoriums: adult use, telecommunications and senior housing. Councilmember Garfunkel stated these three issues need to be considered relatively soon. Nielson reported the next work session will be on senior housing. He noted most moratoriums can be extended up to six months, however, with regard to telecommunications, the courts have upheld the limit on a six month moratorium. 5 . ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dahlberg moved, Garfunkel seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion passed 3/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Twila Grout Secretary. . ATTEST: .