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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MONDA Y, JUNE 23, 2003
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Immediately following the
EDA Meeting
MINUTES
1. CONVENE WORK SESSION MEETING
Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 9:34 P.M.
A.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Love; Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, Turgeon, and Zerby;
Administrator Dawson; Engineer Brown; Finance Director Burton
Absent:
Attorney Keane and Planning Director Nielsen
B.
Review Agenda
Mayor Love reviewed the Agenda and without objection from the Council, proceeded with the
Agenda for the evening.
2. Capital Improvement Program 2004--2008
Administrator Dawson eXplained that as part of the preparations for the upcoming year, a
preliminary 2004-2008 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) was presented for discussion at this
meeting. He noted the Council had approved the process for review of the CIP at the May 12,
2003, Work Session Meeting. As a result, Staff would review changes to the past CIP, but was
also prepared to discuss or describe in detail the items listed in the 2004-2008 CIP presented this
evening.
Administrator Dawson reviewed proposed improvements to the municipal water, municipal state
aid roadways, local roadways, stormwater management, sanitary sewer, public facilities, park
improvement fund, trails, and land and open space acquisition portion of the CIP. Finance
Director Burton also shared information regarding legislative changes to funding capital
improvements, and also held an initial discussion of the potential revenue for the City from
franchise fees.
With regard to the City's municipal water system, Councilmember Turgeon stated she would like
to see further research into creative financing options, rather than an "across-the board"
surcharge to residents for improvements made to the City's water system. Mayor Love agreed
the water system should be self-supportive. In response to Council's request, Staff agreed to
provide more information regarding the use of water revenue bonds.
Engineer Brown commended the Public Works crew for the pride demonstrated in improving the
City's water system. He noted the crew had provided exceptional dedication and diligence in the
various projects associated with improving and maintaining the water system throughout the City
in recent years.
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June 23, 2003
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Mayor Love left the meeting at 10: 14 P.M. with Acting Mayor Garfunkel in charge of the
meeting. Mayor Love returned to the meeting and mayoral duties for the meeting at 10:29 P.M.
With regard to conservation open space land acquisitions, Councilmember Turgeon stated she
was interested in formulating a plan to educate and promote conservation open space prior to
setting aside funding each year for this idea. Mayor Love stated he would like to see some
funding set aside each year, based on the recommendation of the Land Conservation and
Environment Committee, and he also believed the residents had demonstrated their interest in
this subject in recent years. Councilmember Garfunkel agreed. Finance Director Burton stated
she believed the budget could sustain funding in the recommended manner set forth by the
LCEC, but thought Council may want to discuss the matter further at a future Work Session
Meeting.
3. ADJOURN
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded, Adjourning the Work Session Meeting of June 23, 2003,
at 11:04 P.M. Motion passed 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sally Keefe,
Recording Secretary