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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 7:09 P.M.
A.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Love; Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, Turgeon, and Zerby; Administrator
Dawson; Attorney Keane; Engineer Brown; Finance Director Burton; and Planning
Director Nielsen
Absent:
None
B.
Review Agenda
Mayor Love reviewed the Agenda and added Item lC, Recognition of the New Fire Chief. He also added
Item 7B, Appointments to Commissions and Committees, as well as Item 9C, A Motion to Set a Date for
Special Meeting to Interview Candidates for Commissions and Committees. Councilmember Lizee
requested Items 3C, 3D, and 3F be moved to Items 7C, 7D, and 7E for discussion and consideration.
Garfunkel moved, Zerby seconded, approving the Agenda as amended. Motion passed 5/0.
C.
Recognition of the New Fire Chief
Mayor Love welcomed Excelsior Fire District Chief, Mr. Mark DuCharme, noting Chief DuCharme was
considered the top candidate for the position, and the Fire Board and City Council were pleased to have
him onboard.
Chief DuCharme stated he was pleased to be present this evening and a part of the newly formed Fire
District. He stated the goals of his position with the Fire District to be retaining the fine firefighters
currently part of the District as well as aggressively recruit additional firefighters. He also stated he
would examine locations for additional fire stations-one on the east side and one on the west side of the
Fire District. Furthermore, he believed it important to continue to update equipment, specifically through
purchase of a tanker and fire engine. He noted these goals would help to maintain excellent insurance
ratings as well as making a lasting economic decision to benefit all citizens. With regard to the building
of new facilities, he stated there could possibly be shared space for police and fire protection, and other
shared uses for these buildings. He also stated the current offices for the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal
were at 216 Water Street in Excelsior, in the back of the building.
Mayor Love thanked Chief DuCharme for sharing his goals for the position this evening and noted the
Excelsior Fire District would possibly be making decisions regarding the sites for new facilities over the
course of six months. He appreciated Chief DuCharme's background in fire fighting and construction and
believed this background would be beneficial in making future decisions related to these issues.
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 8, 2001
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded, approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for
January 8, 2001, as presented. Motion passed 5/0.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, approving the Motions contained on the Consent Agenda and
Adopting the Resolutions Therein:
A. Motion Approving the 2001 Pay Equity Implementation Report and authorizing its
submission to the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
B. A Motion Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-009, "A Resolution Approving Year
2001 Tree Trimmer Licenses."
C. A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City to Apply for 2001 Recycling
Grant and Execution of Contract (Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to
Item 7C.)
D.
A Motion Approving an Extension of the Deadline for Filing a Final Plat -
Smithtown Woods
Applicant: Brian Ohland
Location: 25865/25895 Smithtown Road
E. A Motion Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-010, "A Resolution Accepting Public
Improvements for Waters Edge
F. A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit (Removed
from the Consent Agenda and moved to Item 7D)
Applicant: Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Location: 23290 State Highway 7
G. A Motion Approving a Request to Allow the Wells Fargo/Norwest Half Marathon to
Traverse the City on Sunday, May 6, 2001 (Removed from the Consent Agenda and
moved to Item 7E)
Motion passed 5/0.
4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no matters from the floor this evening.
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5.
PARKS
A. Report on Park Commission Meeting Held January 9, 2001
Commissioner Dallman reported on matters considered and actions taken at the Park Commission Meeting
held January 9, 2001(as detailed in the minutes of that meeting).
Mayor Love questioned whether the Park Commission had considered the use of concession machines at
Eddy Station as it seemed to provide a simple answer without posing problems with vendor relationships.
Commissioner Dallman stated this idea had been considered with a concern for vandalism and finding a
secure location for the machines. He also stated the second meeting in February would be used to discuss
setting standards and requests for additions to the Capitol Improvement Plan. Further, he commented the
"50/50" trail plowing, involving leaving half the trail with snow, seemed to be working and looked good.
Council member Garfunkel asked Engineer Brown for a report on the "50/50" method this year. Engineer
Brown stated initially the trail was in tough shape. Various equipment had been tried over the course of
past snowfalls with the grader providing enough depth in scraping to unearth gravel which residents had
wanted for walking. The tradeoff to this use was that the plowed portion of the trail was a bit wider than
fifty percent.
Councilmember Lizee commented she thought the trail to be in good condition, noting ski trails had been
left by walkers and pets.
Commissioner Dallman explained, in response to Councilmember Turgeon's question, there had been
discussion regarding the elimination of sports organizations seats on the Park Foundation Board. Over
time, he believed the feelings of the sports organizations have changed with regard to fundraising. He
noted the feeling of some of them may be that they were fundraising twice-once for the team, and a
second time for the Parks. Recently, he noted, there did not seem to be any interest in fundraising for the
Parks from these sports organizations. He also noted the Park Foundation was looking for generally
concerned citizens to participate, and certainly, the sports organizations would be welcome to participate
as well. Councilmember Turgeon wished him luck in these endeavors.
6. PLANNING
Chair Bailey stated the January 16,2001, Planning Commission Meeting had been postponed to February
13, 2001, with a regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting to take place on February 6, 2001.
Thus, there was nothing to report at this time.
7. GENERAL
A. A Motion Establishing the Date, Time and Place for the Local Board of Review
Zerby moved, Lizee seconded, Establishing April 16, 2001, at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers
for the Local Board of Review Meeting. Motion passed 5/0.
B. Appointments to Commissions and Committees
Lizee moved, Turgeon seconded, appointing Jeff Bailey to a three-year term and Bob Gagne to fill a
one-year vacancy on the Planning Commission; and Lucinda Kircher and Greg Ranallo to terms on
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the Land Conservation and Environment Committee (LCEC), subject to the sunset rules of the
. LCEC. Motion passed 5/0.
C. A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City to Apply for 2001 Recycling
Grant and Execution of Contract(This item was removed from the Consent Agenda
for consideration and discussion.)
Councilmember Lizee asked Engineer Brown whether this grant included recycling at Freeman Park. He
responded the grant specifically addressed residential recycling use.
Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-011, "A Resolution Authorizing the
City to Apply for 2001 Recycling Grant and Execution of Contract." Motion passed 5/0.
D. A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit
Applicant: Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Location: 23290 State Highway 7
Councilmember Lizee questioned whether the Site Development Plan for approval had been submitted in
error. Director Nielsen stated it had, and the correct Plan considered for approval should show the
redesigned traffic pattern for busing.
Lizee moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-012, "A Resolution Approving
a Conditional Use Permit for Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 23290 State Highway 7." Motion
passed 5/0.
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A Motion Approving a Request to Allow the Wells FargolNorwest Half Marathon to
Traverse the City on Sunday, May 6, 2001
Councilmember Lizee stated she knew this was an annual request, but was a bit unsure of the exact route
taken as part of this request. Administrator Dawson stated he had similar questions, however, he believed
the route included use of the LRT and also needed to follow South Lake Police direction on City streets.
Lizee moved, Turgeon seconded, approving a Request to Allow the Wells FargolNorwest Half
Marathon to Traverse the City on Sunday, May 6, 2001. Motion passed 5/0.
8. ENGINEERINGIPUBLIC WORKS
Engineer Brown stated he had nothing further to report at this time.
9. REPORTS
A. Administrator & Staff
1. Gideon Glen
Director Nielsen reported brief meetings had taken place regarding plans for this area with the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District.
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2. Skate Park
Engineer Brown stated the requests for purchasing equipment would be submitted for Council approval
soon. Also, he anticipated the Skate Park would be open as soon as possible after equipment was
received-perhaps in May of this year. Director Nielsen also stated the February newsletter would be
listing monetary contributions to the Skate Park.
3. Eddy Station
Engineer Brown reported an interior walkthrough of the "punch list" for Eddy Station had occurred. The
contractor was trying to finish up some plumbing; however, the flooring and stainless steel countertops
were installed. Once the contractor had completed some of these final tasks, the keys would be turned
over to the City. A final walkthrough was scheduled for the Park Commission on February 13,2001, and
Councilmembers were invited to attend as well. Engineer Brown also noted the exterior of the building
had some remaining painting, sealing, and other additional projects to be completed later this spring.
Director Nielsen commented the building looked splendid, and it seemed to be a very nice facility.
Engineer Brown stated a great deal of thought had been put into the building, and it should serve the City
well in the future.
4. County Road 19 Intersection
Engineer Brown reported a meeting had taken place with Mayor Love, Administrator Dawson, and other
City staff in discussing this intersection with Councilmember LaBelle from Tonka Bay. He would check
on the status of plans for the intersection in a meeting with Hennepin County on Tuesday, January 23,
2001.
B. Mayor & City Council
Mayor Love noted the City Resolution relating to the use of phosphorus free fertilizer had been supported
by the Citizens Advisory Committees of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and with few changes
would be sent out as a model for other cities and agencies for use in determining requirements and
restrictions for other municipalities.
Mayor Love also stated he and Administrator Dawson had met for the third time with representatives of
the Minnetonka School District and the ten cities it covered. Discussion included issues of transportation,
community services, updates on joint powers agreements within the District, and issues related to sports
organizations. Administrator Dawson commented he believed it to be a good initiative in getting together
to discuss issues affecting the cities.
Councilmember Zerby thanked City staff for having a Minnesota State Flag in Council Chambers.
Engineer Brown noted the Minnesota State flag would soon be flying outside City Hall as well.
Councilmember Lizee asked Engineer Brown to examine the area on Highway 7 just before Wood Drive
and immediately west of Driskill's for a possible merge sign where the right lane ends in that area. She
had noticed some reckless driving there recently as people were trying to merge onto Highway 7.
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C.
A Motion to Set a Date for Special Meeting to Interview Candidates for
Commissions and Committees
After reconsideration, Mayor Love directed staff to make plans for a Special Meeting to Interview
Candidates for Commissions and Committees on February 12, 2001, at 6:00 P.M. This meeting would
then precede the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for the same evening.
10. ADJOURN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Turgeon moved, Zerby seconded, adjourning the January 22, 2001, Regular City Council Meeting,
to Work Session after a ten-minute recess, subject to the approval of claims at 7:59 P.M. Motion
passed 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sally Keefe,
Recording Secretary
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Woody Love, Mayor