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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MONDA Y, MARCH 13,2000
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8:00 P.M. or immediately
following Regular Meeting
MINUTES
1. CONVENE WORK SESSION MEETING
Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 8:29 P.M.
A.
Roll Call
Present:
Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, and Zerby; Finance Director Rolek; Planning
Director Nielsen; Public Works Director/Engineer Brown
Absent:
Councilmember Stover
B.
Review Agenda
2. REVIEW 2000-2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Engineer Brown presented the Capital Improvement Plan and provided a brief background on each matter
discussed. There were eight major areas discussed-Water, Minnesota State Aid Streets, Local Streets,
Stormwater Management, Sanitary Sewer, Public Facilities & Office Equipment, Public Works
Equipment, and Parks &Trails. Of particular note are the following issues:
With regard to the City water system, the Woodhaven Well house is a facility that will continue to have
problems. Since 1997, periodic inspections have determined that the controls are in need of replacement,
the pressure tank has suffered corrosion, and potential for leaks is very high. For these reasons, it is
recommended the City explore abandonment of the well and consider connection to a municipal water
supply-such as the City of Chanhassan or Excelsior. A feasibility report would need to be prepared, and
the CIP would need to be adjusted to reflect those anticipated project costs. Council agreed this matter
should be investigated in the manner described.
With regard to Minnesota State Aid Street Projects, there were a number of areas discussed. Construction
of the intersection realignment project at State Trunk Highways 7 and 41 is anticipated to occur in the
year 2000. Costs for Shorewood's portion of this project is $184,650. This item is also anticipated to be
reimbursed to the City through Minnesota State Aid.
Secondly, construction and improvements related to the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection
of County Road 19/Country Club Road/Smithtown Road are tentatively slated for 2001. Preliminary
layout and costs have been reviewed and approved by the City. However, due to concerns remaining
regarding right of way impacts, the Tonka Bay City Council has yet to approve this project. A joint work
session between the two City Councils is anticipated in Spring, 2000, with possible construction in 2001.
Third, controversy regarding ownership of right of way and proposed trail widths issues have sidelined
the project of reconstructing Smithtown Road --from Eureka Road east to Country Club Road. Recently,
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a right of way study has been completed documenting ownership and jurisdiction of the City. Some
thought should be given to the matter of scheduling construction for the roadway and any anticipated trail
segment along Smithtown Road. Acquisitions are scheduled for 2001 with construction tentatively
occurring in the year 2002. It is hopeful that the City would be able to use State Aid to help pay for the
cost of this project.
Scheduling for Local Street Projects has been extended outward to reflect the need to adjust general fund
contributions from the last budget cycle. Projects are still anticipated to occur within the year 2000 as
planned, however, they may be contingent on adjustments related to other reconstruction or pavement
reclamation projects.
To date, the City has not been successful in having the bonding company live up to expectations for
repairs to the Senior Community Center. It is recommended that the Local Roads Fund be utilized to
fund the shortfall if needed to cover the cost of these repairs. If a favorable award is attained from
litigation, the Local Roads Fund would be reimbursed.
Regarding Stormwater Management, it is hopeful that land acquisition for the Gideon Glen Wetland
Restoration Project, can commence in the year 2000. There are many agencies that have been contacted
to participate financially in making this project a reality. Currently, the City is awaiting a report on status
of the Metro Environment Partnership Grant Application.
Considerable discussion by Council and Staff centered on the Capital Improvement Plans for the Parks
and Trails. While many projects have been slated for the near future, the Freeman Park Multipurpose
Building and the Skate Park have been designated as primary goals. The recent estimates for completion
of the Multipurpose Building are severely over budget. While several scenarios were discussed, it was
the consensus of the Council that plans for construction need to be reviewed by all parties involved to
find some workable solution to bring the anticipated costs back into balance.
3. ADJOURNMENT
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded, adjourning the work session at 10:48 P.M. Motion passed 4/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
Sally Keefe,
Recording Secretary