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100801 CC Reg Min . CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 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 7:00 P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Love; Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, Turgeon, and Zerby; Administrator Dawson; Attorney Keane; Engineer Brown; and Finance Director Burton Absent: Planning Director Nielsen B. Review Agenda Administrator Dawson requested Item SA be removed from this evening's Agenda. Engineer Brown requested the addition of Item lOA4, Waterford Place Retaining Wall to the Agenda this evening. Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, approving the Agenda as amended. Motion passed 5/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES . A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 24, 2001 Garfunkel moved, Turgeon seconded, approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 24, 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. Approval of the Verified Claims List B. Approval of the Community Visioning Agreement C. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-061, "A Resolution Setting Fees for Various Licenses and Services." D. Approval of the Contract for Fall Clean Up Services E. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 01-062, "A Resolution Proclaiming Npvember 17-24, 2001 to be Housing Awareness Week" F. Appeal of to-Day Notice to Remove . Motion passed 5/0. ~ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2001 Page 2 of 4 . 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were no matters from the floor presented this evening. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Minnetonka Public Schools Referendum (This item was removed from the Agenda.) 6. PARKS Commissioner Dallman reported on matters considered and actions taken at the September 25, 2001 Park Commission meeting. He rep0l1ed no formal action took place that evening as there was not a quorum of Commissioners present; however, a brief discussion took place regarding the recent vandalism efforts at Eddy Station, efforts made by the Park Foundation regarding the Buy-A-Brick Program, and a report of a meeting between residents of the Seasons and members of the Park Commission that had taken place in September of this year. Engineer Brown also commented he considered the addition of Officer Dennis Hanson to be outstanding as Officer Hanson had a great relationship with the teenagers utilizing the skate park and residents of the Seasons had expressed appreciation for the police presence at the South Shore Community Park near their home. In addition, Mayor Love stated wonderful eff0l1s of community policing were taking place with a great outcome for the area. 7. PLANNING Chair Bailey reported on the matters considered and actions taken at the September 18, 2001, Planning . Commission Meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting.) Mayor Love commented he had recently been approached by a number of residents requesting information regarding the most recent CUB Foods proposal. Administrator Dawson explained discussions had taken place with representatives from CUB Foods; however, there was nothing for the City to respond to at this time. Councilmember Turgeon suggested the Planning Commission be included as a regular column in the newsletter much the same way the Park Commission was included. Chair Bailey stated he would present this idea to the Planning Commission for further consideration. 8. GENERAL A. Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission (LMCC) 2002 Budget by Sally Koenecke, Director, LMCC This item was discussed upon the arrival of LMCC Director Sally Koenecke. . Director Sally Koenecke presented an information sheet to Council explaining the funds being utilized in the Year 2002 Budget for the Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission. She explained the primary purpose of the Commission to be monitoring a franchise agreement with Mediacom, the area's only cable provider, and the operation of a production studio for the 16-member cities. In addition, she noted the LMCC also represented its member cities by monitoring and participating in legislative activities at state and federal levels. She also reported the budget was very similar to last year with the exception of a one-time audit of Mediacom Financials taking place in the Year 2002. '. . . CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2001 Page 3 of 4 Mayor Love asked Director Koenecke to speak to the concerns of area residents regarding Mediacom. Director Koenecke explained Mediacom had been obligated to build a new fiberoptic cable system with digital or Internet service available. As a result, people were required to upgrade to a new tier of service with Mediacom. After pursuing legal and legislative action, the LMCC found it could not have any control over choices made by Mediacom regarding channel service. Sales practices were of concern as well as many other issues. As a result, a Board of Review had been established to meet with Mediacom to review the franchise agreement and discuss areas of concern. At present, the LMCC was in the process of reviewing violations and taking corrective actions regarding the franchise agreement with Mediacom. Mayor Love thanked Director Koenecke for her report this evening. Zerby moved, Lizee seconded, approving the Year 2002 Budget for the Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission. Motion passed 5/0. 9. ENGINEERINGIPUBLIC WORKS Engineer Brown stated there was nothing to report at this time. 10. REPORTS A. Administrator & Staff 1. Gideon Glen Administrator Dawson explained the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District was continuing to review information regarding this project, and the City was awaiting the outcome of that process. He also stated a meeting of the Advisory Committee would be scheduled in November of this year to fm1her discuss the use of trails versus overlooks as a way to respect the fragility of the environment in Gideon Glen. 2. County Road 19 Intersection Engineer Brown reported Hennepin County had failed to return comments regarding proposed design plans for the intersection as promised earlier. He anticipated the review comments would be available at the next Regular City Council Meeting. 3. T.H. 7/41 Project Engineer Brown reported this project was moving forward in a very timely manner and was on schedule in the construction process. 4. Waterford Place Retaining Wall Engineer Brown explained he had been alerted recently that the top tier of the three-tiered retaining wall just east of the pond at Waterford Place was precariously positioned. Approximately one year ago the lower tier had fallen in that same location and was repaired by the City. After considerable discussion, it was decided not to repair that top tier as it was situated on private property. However, actions had been taken by the City to ensure the safety of motorists in that area. # .. . . J-' CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2001 Page 4 of 4 11. ADJOURN Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, adjourning the Regular City Council Meeting of October 8, 2001, at 7:46 P.M. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Sally Keefe, Recording Secretary