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CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
• CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1999 5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Love called the Special Meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Love; Councilmembers Stover, Garfunkel, Lizee and Zerby; and
Administrator Jim Hurm
B . Review Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda as presented.
2. INTERVIEWS FOR CITY ATTORNEY POSITION
The City Council conducted interviews with the following:
5:10 P.M. Suesan Lea Pace and others of Campbell & Knutson, PA
5:42 p.m. Kevin Johnson of Doherty, Rumble & Butler
6:02 p.m. Tim Keane of Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren
6:30 p.m. John Dean of Kennedy & Graven
3. DISCUSSION IN PREPARATION FOR APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION -
DIRECTION TO STAFF
Councilmember Garfunkel raised concerns that the Council is moving very quickly on reviewing
City Attorney candidates.
Following a brief discussion, Councilmember Stover moved, Lizee seconded, to
proceed to select a City Attorney. Mayor Love indicated he would like to have a
fuller request for proposal process to begin in September to be completed in
December, 1999. Stover accepted this as an amendment to her motion, Lizee
agreed. Motion passed unanimously.
Following discussion on the City Attorney interviews, the majority of the City Council indicated
Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren is their number one choice. They directed staff to prepare the
appointment resolution with Tim Keane of Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren as the City
Attorney.
The Mayor and Council reviewed the various appointments for Resolution No. 99-001, and
direction was given to staff to advertise in the local paper for the Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission representative.
Following discussion on the City's official newspaper, it was indicated that the Sun Sailor should
be listed as the City's official newspaper, but that a policy should be included to publish all notices
in the Laker as well to cover the Island residents.
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6. DISCUSSION ON SENIOR HOUSING MORATORIUM - DIRECTION TO
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The Council moved to Item #6 on the agenda. Councilmember Stover indicated she feels no action
is needed at this time in that the senior housing moratorium lifts on February 8.
At 8:15 p.m., the Council recessed.
7. PLANNING & PARK COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
The meeting was reconvened at 8:25 p.m. in the conference room for interviews of those interested
in being appointed to Planning and Park Commissions. Members of the Council asked questions
regarding background, opinions on City policies, and overall philosophies for the following
candidates:
Planning Commission:
8:25 p.m.
Donna Woodruff, 4485 Highland Circle
8:36 p.m.
Matthew Goldstein, 4865 Regents Walk
8:48 p.m.
Laura Turgeon, 24670 Amlee Road
8:55 p.m.
Tom Skramstad, 28020 Woodside Road
9:10 P.M.
Carrie Halvorson, 4495 Enchanted Island
Park Commission:
9:25 p.m. Ken Dallman, 5780 Eureka Road
Mary Bensman, 20960 Ivy Lane (was unable to attend)
• The City Council then continued with the special meeting.
4. DISCUSSION ON THE SIZE AND MAKEUP OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
It was suggested that staff prepare an ordinance to increase the size of the Planning Commission
from five members to seven. It was also indicated that the ordinance should be changed to
indicate, beginning in the year 2000, terms would begin February 1 and end on January 31.
Councilmember Garfunkel indicated concern that a broader process be followed to make these
changes. The ordinance will be prepared for the January 11 meeting.
Council directed staff to prepared a resolution of appointment for official action at the January 11
meeting with Donna Woodruff, Laura Turgeon and Tom Skramstad to be appointed for three year
terms to the Planning Commission; and Ken Dallman and Mary Bensman for three year terms to
the Park Commission.
5. DISCUSSION ON A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES ACT
It was felt that this item should be removed from the January 11 agenda and be placed on the
agenda for the first meeting in February when Guy Peterson from the Metro Council could be
asked to attend to discuss the issue with the Council.
• Councilmember Stover indicated her interest in including one of the goals from a previous
Shorewood resolution which includes 60 units of senior housing.
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6. DISCUSSION ON SENIOR HOUSING MORATORIUM
This item was discussed following Item #3.
7. PLANNING & PARK INTERVIEWS
The Council conducted following Item #6 - see above.
8. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business, the Council adjourned 1 .13 m. to o into Executive Session
to review the Administrator's performance.
ATTEST: WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
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JA ES C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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