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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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; Council members 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.
Garfunkel moved, Zerby seconded, approving the Agenda as presented. Motion passed 5/0.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Special Meeting Minutes, February 12, 2001
Lizee moved, Turgeon seconded, approving the City Council Special Meeting Minutes for
February 12, 2001, as presented. Motion passed 5/0.
B. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 12, 2001
Turgeon moved, Lizee seconded, approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of
February 12, 2001, as amended on Page 2, Item ID, sentence 1, change "serviced" to "services."
Motion passed 5/0.
Administrator Dawson realized an item had been missed in reviewing the Agenda. He then requested
Item 7B, A Motion to Set a Special Meeting to Interview Commissioners for the Park Commission, be
added to this evening's Agenda.
Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, approving the Agenda as amended. Motion passed 5/0.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, approving the Motions contained on the Consent Agenda and
Adopting the Resolutions therein:
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A.
A Motion Authorizing the Public Works Director to hire a Light Equipment
Operator
B. A Motion Authorizing the City Administrator to hire a part-time Communications
Technician
C. A Motion Authorizing the City Administrator to hire a part-time Planning
Assistant
D. Consideration of a Motion Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-016 "A Resolution to
Change Employee Eligibility Requirements for Purchasing Health Insurance."
Motion passed 5/0.
4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no matters from the floor this evening.
5. PARKS
A. Report on Park Commission Meeting Held February 13, 2001
Commissioner Bix reported on matters considered and actions taken at the February 13, 2001, Park
Commission Meeting (as detailed in the Minutes of that meeting). She also noted there would be a Joint
Park Commission and City Council Meeting on February 27, 2001, beginning at 7:30 P.M. regarding the
Master Plan for the parks in the City.
6. PLANNING
Commissioner Bailey reported on issues discussed at the February 13, 2001, Planning Commission
Meeting. He noted there was a not a quorum of members available for this Study Session to formally
take action on any items, but enough members were present to discuss various issues presented by
Commissioners that evening. He also noted the Planning Commission had unanimously supported the
following Conditional Use Permit on this evening's Agenda.
Administrator Dawson also reported there would be a training session for Planning Commissioners on
April 21, 2001. More information would be shared on this topic at a later date with the Planning
Commissioners.
A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Space
over 1200 sq. ft.
Applicant: Travis and Laurel Murphy
Location: 28110 Boulder Bridge Drive
Director Nielsen provided background on this matter, noting the applicants were adding a new attached
garage to the rear of their home, as well as, an addition above that and the existing garage area. These
additions, combined with existing accessory space, exceeded 1200 square feet; thus, a request for a
Conditional Use Permit became necessary. He also reviewed the four criteria to be met in order to grant
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this type of permit. He commended the applicants for meeting these criteria as well as a revision that
. reflected a jog in the garage addition allowing for setback compliance in that area.
Mr. Travis Murphy was in attendance this evening and offered to answer questions from Council.
Council member Zerby questioned a cedar rail fence he believed to lie in the right-of-way. Director
Nielsen noted the fence was there and probably should be removed.
Zerby moved, Turgeon seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-017, "A Resolution Approving
a Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Space over 1200 Square Feet for Travis and Laurel
Murphy, 28110 Boulder Bridge Drive, with the condition that the cedar rail fence in the right-of-
way be removed. Motion passed 5/0.
7. GENERAL
A. Review Fee Schedule and Consideration of a Motion to Adopt an Ordinance
Amendment Setting Fees by Resolution
Director Burton reviewed the 2001 Fee Schedule noting changes could be made through use of
resolutions.
Garfunkel moved, Turgeon seconded, Adopting Ordinance No. 370, "An Ordinance Amending
Section 1301.02 of the Shorewood City Code Relating to Establishment of Fees and Charges."
Motion passed 5/0.
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Garfunkel moved, Zerby seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-018, "A Resolution Setting
License, Permit, Service Charges, and Miscellaneous Fees." Motion passed 5/0.
B. A Motion to Set a Special Meeting to Interview Commissioners for the Park
Commission
After some consultation of calendars, Mayor Love stated he would direct staff to set a Special Meeting to
interview potential Commissioners for the Park Commission on March 12,2001, at 6:30 P.M.
8. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
Engineer Brown stated there was nothing further to report at this time.
9. REPORTS
A. Administrator & Staff
1. Gideon Glen
Director Nielsen reported Mr. Dan Dickel, the City's environmental consultant, had been elaborating on
a concept plan for Gideon Glen, and a meeting would be scheduled to discuss planning and
implementation of the concepts for the area.
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2. Skate Park
Engineer Brown reported he had decided to delay award of equipment for further review of quotes and
proposed equipment. Since the equipment could be supplied in a timely manner, he did not anticipate
this added review would delay the opening of the Skate Park in the spring.
3. Eddy Station
Engineer Brown stated there was nothing new to report on this matter.
4. County Road 19 Intersection
Engineer Brown stated he had contacted Hennepin County regarding sending preliminary plans to the
City for review.
B. Mayor & City Council
Mayor Love reported there seemed to be a ground swell of support from colleagues in other cities
regarding fertilizer legislation, and efforts were being made by various agencies to lobby on the cities'
behalf for legislation reflecting this support. He also reported Representative Sykora and Senator Oliver
were interested in seeing a draft of the legislation, and seemed to favor legislation on this topic.
Council member Lizee reported a large pothole on Highway 7 beneath the Mill Street bridge into
Excelsior. Engineer Brown stated MnDOT had been called, but it was having trouble finding time to
address it. The City of Excelsior had tried to fill it as well with little success. He cautioned drivers in the
area to be alert for it.
Mayor Love reminded Council there would be a five-minute recess before convening the Work Session.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, adjourning the Regular City Council Meeting of February 26, 2001,
subject to the approval of claims, at 7:44 P.M. Motion passed 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sally Keefe,
Recording Secretary
Woody Love, Mayor