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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 14,2000
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
(8:30 p.m. or immediately following Regular
Meeting)
MINUTES
1. CONVENE WORK SESSION MEETING
Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 8:38 P.M.
A.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Love; Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, Stover, and Zerby; Attorney Keane;
Engineer Brown; Finance Director Burton; and Planning Director Nielsen
Absent:
None
B.
Review Agenda
Mayor Love read the agenda.
Lizee moved, Stover seconded, approving the Agenda as presented. Motion passed 5/0.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING ESTABLISHING WARDS
Attorney Keane presented the process by which the City could establish Wards. He noted it would be
sensible to wait until Spring, 2001, after the official census had been published to the legislature and the
legislature would have had an opportunity to redraw its legislative boundaries.
A discussion of the merits of a three ward and four ward system ensued.
Councilmember Stover noted that a ward system may make citizens feel closer to one elected official.
Also, different areas of the City may have different problems, and a ward system may allow an individual
from a certain area to understand the problems of that area more extensively. Councilmember Stover
also commented a good City Council would listen to the word of the person from that ward and may rely
on them for an accurate perception of problems in that area. Most issues, however, do seem to be the
same for all areas of the City, and it is important to remember that Shorewood would remain one
community.
Councilmember Zerby questioned what situation would arise should no one choose to run for a ward
position. Mayor Love stated the Council would then appoint someone from that ward to assume the
position of Councilmember for that term.
Mayor Love noted there was a need to discuss key reasons for establishing a ward system. Thus far, he
noted there seemed to be public support from residents as well as the support of two previous mayors
from Shorewood. The only objections discussed at the legislative level included the situation
Councilmember Zerby referred to, and there was concern about the idea that if officials are elected at
large than that gives the perception of one community. However, Mr. Love stated, the opposite seemed to
be true- if elected officials are chosen from a smaller area, such as found in a ward system, people feel
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more comfortable talking with someone from their ward, and this helps to develop a stronger sense of
community overall.
Council seemed to prefer a four ward system over a three ward system.
3. GIDEON'S GLEN - APPRAISER'S REPORT
The completed appraisal was presented to Council for analysis and discussion on this matter. A
discussion followed regarding establishing funding for the possible acquisition of this property at a later
date.
4. 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)
Engineer Brown provided a fine graphically detailed description of anticipated expenditures and
revenues generated as part of this Improvement Plan. Of particular note, is the need for a replacement for
the Woodhaven Well. Engineer Brown provided three options for replacement of this well, with the
preferred option being to interconnect with the City of Excelsior's water system near St. John's Church.
The City of Excelsior is very supportive of this project. Council favored the idea as well.
5. 2001 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Finance Director Burton presented a Preliminary Draft Budget for the Year 2001 to Council at this time.
She noted legislative levy limits are inactive this year. She also noted revenues are expected to remain
fairly stable for the Year 2001, and only a growth in expenditures of approximately 7% due to increased
need for expense from the Fire Department, Police Department, as well as other smaller expenditures.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, adjourning the Work Session at 11:05 P.M. Motion passed 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sally Keefe,
Recording Secretary
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Kristi Stover, Acting Mayor