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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2004
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 (arrived 7:02 P.M.); Engineer Brown; Finance Director
Burton; and Planning Director Nielsen
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Review Agenda
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded, Approving the Agenda as presented. Motion passed 5/0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, August 23, 2004 (Att.- Minutes)
Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of
August 23, 2004, as presented. Motion passed 5/0.
Attorney Keane arrived at 7:02 P.M.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Zerby moved, Turgeon seconded, Approving the Motions Contained on the Consent Agenda and
Adopting the Resolutions Therein:
A. Approval of the Verified Claims List
B. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-071, "A Resolution Making Appointment of Light
Equipment Operator-Utility Operator"
C. City Clerk's License Approvals
1) Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-072, "A Resolution Approving a Temporary
Gambling License for Friends of the Southshore Center"
2) Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-073, "A Resolution Granting a Temporary
Gambling License for Edina Care Residence"
D. Accept Consultant Services Proposal for Woodhaven Well
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Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-074, "A Resolution Approving Amendments to
Sections 4.06 to 15.01 of the By-Laws of the Shorewood Parks Foundation."
F. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-075, "A Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding
Contract for 2004 Bituminous Overlay Project."
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Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for City Hall Roof Replacement
H. Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for 2004 Pavement Marking
I. Approving a Sign Permit Request for Fitness 19, 23730 State Hwy. 7 (Shorewood
Village Shopping Center)
J. Approving a Sign Permit Request for South Tonka Little League, 25800 Hwy. 7 at
Freeman Park
K. Approving a Permit to Move a House for Ron Moore, 20585 Minnetonka Blvd.
Motion passed 5/0.
4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no matters from the floor presented this evening.
5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Request for Comments from LMCD Resolutions regarding Six-Mile Creek (Att. -
Administrator's memorandum)
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Tom Skramstad, Shorewood's representative to and Chair of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District,
stated he was present this evening to hear comments from Council regarding the legislative impacts to the
LMCD's jurisdiction over Six-Mile Creek. He explained that at the end of the 2004 session, the State
Legislature approved an act that superseded the LMCD's prohibition of motorboats on Six-Mile Creek.
He stated the LMCD was requesting comments from the 14 member cities on a model resolution for the
cities as well as a proposed LMCD Board resolution on this issue.
Mr. Skramstad then explained the history of the issues regarding Six-Mile Creek, as he noted some issues
had been lost in the media coverage of the matter. He stated there were four property owners on Six-
Mile Creek with concerns about their riparian rights to historic use of docks and boats on the Creek. He
noted riparian rights were not a guarantee to dock and boat access to Lake Minnetonka simply because of
historic use. Nevertheless, he stated, the LMCD had worked with these owners regarding these rights, as
well as working with many agencies and water quality authorities to allow electric trolling motors on the
Creek. This legislation passed in 2002. At the end of the 2004 State Legislative session, legislation was
passed to reverse the jurisdiction of the LMCD due to concerns that these property owners' riparian
rights were being restricted by the LMCD.
Mr. Skramstad stated the LMCD had expressed great disappointment and anger regarding the LMCD
Board's beliefs that the issues on Six-Mile Creek were clearly within jurisdictional rights of the LMCD.
He went on to state he believed the LMCD had done a good job of regulating use of the lake over the
years and he requested feedback from Council on this issue.
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In response to Councilmember Zerby's question, Mr. Skramstad stated the developer of Upland Farms
had not yet begun construction as the City of Minnetrista had placed a moratorium for one year to restrict
development that would grant additional access to the Creek prior to sorting out the issues at hand.
In response to Mayor Love's question, Mr. Skramstad stated the City of Minnetrista had been working
very closely with the LMCD to bring clarification and resolution to these issues, and the City had
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supported restricted development on the Creek. The City of Minnetrista remained committed to working
out how best to plan the development process near and on the Creek.
Councilmember Turgeon stated she did not like to see inconsistencies granted for a small number of
property owners, and she questioned when the LMCD would assume jurisdiction over properties near
and around Lake Minnetonka and its tributaries. Mr. Skramstad explained riparian rights did not
guarantee docks and boats to property owners simply due to historic use in this case. He stated riparian
rights granted a property owner access to the lake only.
Councilmember Zerby stated he appreciated the efforts of the LMCD to act as guardians of the lake, both
in and around it in the past years. He stated the LMCD had its focus on the bigger picture in this case,
specifically the impacts to the water quality of the lake, as well as sediment run off issues. He stated he
would be in favor of supporting the resolution presented by the LMCD wholeheartedly.
Councilmember Turgeon stated she thought it helpful to have consistency found within one agency, such
as the LMCD, for jurisdictional issues. She questioned why this development project was allowed to
operate under different guidelines than other development projects that would also impact Lake
Minnetonka. She stated she would also be in favor of supporting the resolution presented by the LMCD
on this issue, and she would look to the City of Minnetrista to implement stricter ordinances than what
the State would direct in this case.
Mayor Love stated he would also support the model resolution, and stated the issue in dispute was a
question of property owner rights. He stated in 1967 the Legislature was petitioned for special
legislation to form the LMCD, which was only 1 of 2 in the entire state. He also stated uniformity of
rules were important to this matter. Furthermore, he stated it seemed the most disappointing aspect was
that it seemed a fair process had been followed in this case. He stated he would be in favor of supporting
the resolution from the City endorsing the LMCD in this case. He went on to state he did have some
concerns with the existing rights of property owners, however, in this case he thought it a travesty to
allow further development up the Creek and allowing it to connect to Lake Minnetonka. Councilmember
Garfunkel agreed, noting he thought it important to allow "grandparenting" of lake access through
historic use.
Councilmember Lizee stated she thought it important for the LMCD to consider the historic use versus
the anticipated use of Lake Minnetonka when moving into the future. She stated the LMCD had been a
great steward of the lake for many years, and she was afraid of the impacts from the removal of the
LMCD's jurisdiction over the Creek in this case.
Mayor Love stated it seemed as though Council would support a resolution promoting legislation to
establish the LMCD jurisdiction be protected in this matter. He stated he did not think the resolution
needed to include conditions, but if there were questionable areas, it seemed as though it would be
related to the removal of riparian rights for property owners.
B. Request for comments from LMCD Regarding Alcohol Licenses
Mr. Skramstad explained that while the LMCD had a statutory maximum of 14 full-service liquor
licenses, all but a few of the 29 charter boats on Lake Minnetonka serve some type of alcoholic beverage.
The LMCD had been asked to begin the process that would result in more, and for the proponents, all
boats having full service liquor licenses. He stated he was present to ask for comment from member
cities regarding raising the number of charter boat liquor licenses before the LMCD would consider any
action on this issue.
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He went on to explain the Charter Boat Association (CBA) requested the LMCD consider this action
because the CBA stated it wanted to have better control over its clientele versus allowing the current
situation involving "setups" to continue on charters. Mr. Slcramstad stated the CBA was a good
organization and he believed it was trying to work with the LMCD in good faith on this issue.
Furthermore, he stated the CBA had charters as their business and had not presented any trouble in the
past.
Councilmember Zerby questioned the cost of a full service liquor license from the LMCD. Mr.
Slcramstad explained the three licensing classes and noted the pricing ranged from $200 annually to
$1150 annually for a full-service license. Councilmember Zerby stated he thought with the possible
expansion of the full-service licensing, the LMCD could potentially add $10,000 to its yearly budget.
Councilmember Zerby also questioned whether the money from the licenses was put into a fund for the
South Lake Minnetonka Police Department and other police jurisdictions for enforcement issues related
to alcohol use on the charter boats. Mr. Slcramstad stated the money currently went into a General Fund
for the LMCD for all programming, since State statutes dictated the fees collected could not exceed the
cost incurred to regulate the licensed activity.
Councilmember Garfunkel stated the cost to administer a beer license and the cost to administer a full
service license would have to be about the same in this matter. He went on to state the CBA gained
profits from this proposed action and he would like to know whether enforcement issues were related to
charter boat activity. If so, it would also be interesting to note the history of the cases involving full
licensed use by the charters to determine if there was any relationship between the type of licensing of
the charter boat and the enforcement issues needed as a result of alcohol use.
. Councilmember Zerby stated he thought the fees charged by the LMCD for these licenses were quite low,
and discussions should be held regarding funding by the LMCD for enforcement on and off the water.
He stated he would like to know the outcome of that discussion prior to supporting expansion of the
number of full liquor licenses for the charter boats.
Mayor Love stated many good points had been raised by the Council this evening for further
consideration in this matter. He stated most complaints he was aware related to charter boats involved
noise issues, and he requested the LMCD hold discussions regarding those issues as well. Further, he
stated the Council had indicated a direction toward potentially issuing more liquor licenses, however,
additional patrol costs were directly related and the Council had indicated it would like additional
funding costs explored for the enforcement. He thanked Mr. Slcramstad for his time spent in
conversation with the Council this evening and for his efforts on behalf of the LMCD.
Mr. Slcramstad thanked the Council for its time on these issues this evening, and noted he would bring
these comments back to the LMCD for further discussion.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PARKS
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A. Report on the Special Park Commission meeting of August 30, 2004
Commissioner Westerlund reported on matters considered and actions taken at the August 30, 2004,
Special Meeting of the Park Commission (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting).
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B.
Donor Recognition Policy
Engineer Brown stated the Park Commission had worked diligently and had put forth great. effort to
create a Donor Recognition Policy for the City whereby substantial gifts could be donated to the City for
memorial or recognition purposes within the City parks. He stated this policy provided the Commission
with a challenge to begin to set regulations in place without over-defining the policy issue. He stated the
proposed policy had laid out a process for donation and noted "naming" issues proved to be the biggest
challenge overall for the Commission.
Councilmember Turgeon questioned the progress being made regarding a "Gift Book" concept discussed
previously in the donor policy process that allowed people to make financial contributions for specific
physical items for park use. Engineer Brown stated more information on the book concept would be
forthcoming.
Mayor Love thanked the Commission for its efforts and time spent on this issue. He stated he thought
the document to be very well written and demonstrated the time and effort spent in working through a
policy process. He stated the donor family's often appreciated the efforts behind the policy and noted the
policy reflected numerous opportunities and options for working with individuals and families for
recognition or memorial purposes.
Turgeon moved, Zerby seconded, Approving the Donor Recognition Policy as presented. Motion
passed 5/0.
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C.
Freeman Park Plaza Project
Administrator Dawson explained the Shorewood Parks Foundation was proposing the installation and
conveyance of a picnic plaza, located to the west of Eddy Station and to the south of the play structure.
He then reviewed the history of the project and progress of the proposed project to this point in time,
noting that earlier this summer, the Council, Parks Foundation, and Park Commission heard from donors
interested in fully funding the Foundation's proposed Freeman Park Plaza project. Plans had been
submitted and reviewed with approval given by the Park Commission to proceed through the planning
process for Council consideration. Administrator Dawson also stated the project was believed to be
consistent with the Donor Policy approved earlier this evening, and the Foundation would be responsible
for the construction of the plaza.
Ken Dallman, President of the Parks Foundation, stated the Foundation had worked hard for almost a
year to raise funds for this project, and it was the intent and desire of the Foundation to have the project
constructed before year-end. He stated the donor group had funded the majority of the project, and a
plaque would be placed to recognize a recently deceased individual within the community. He stated the
project was rather costly, nearly all funds had been raised, and all parties involved did not wish to see the
momentum behind the project lost.
In response to Councilmember Turgeon's question, Engineer Brown stated an escrow account or letter of
credit would be established to handle the financial responsibility issues associated with the project. Also,
in response to Councilmember Zerby's question, Engineer Brown stated he believed the plaza project to
be consistent with the Parks Master Plan.
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Councilmember Turgeon stated she thought the project a nice complement to Eddy Station and would
allow additional passive use in the park as well as enhancing the atmosphere associated with the
concession stand and the Music in the Park series.
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Turgeon moved, Lizee seconded, Approving the Freeman Park plaza Project proposed by the
Shorewood Park Foundations, subject to the recommendations of the Park Commission and City
Staff. Motion passed 5/0.
Mayor Love requested Mr. Dallman share the thanks of the Council with the Foundation and Park
Commission for all the effort required to bring such a project forward in such a short time. He stated the
efforts of all parties involved were greatly appreciated in this case.
8. PLANNING
A. Flood Plain Ordinance Amendment
Director Nielsen explained the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had advised cities that
they must update their existing floodplain regulations for residents to remain eligible for flood insurance.
He stated the proposed ordinance amendment would replace Chapter 1101 of the City Code, and due to
its great length would be adopted by summary ordinance procedures. He went on to explain the details
of the changes proposed, noting significant changes to the Code including specific activities allowed to
take place in the redefined flood plain, floodway, and flood fringe.
Councilmember Turgeon questioned whether residents were notified of these changes as it related to
flood insurance rates for residents. Director Nielsen stated there would be no attempt personally to
notify residents living within the defined flood areas, however, any persons requesting information on
these areas were welcome to come to City Hall for a determination as to whether their residence was part
of the flood areas designated within the proposed ordinance.
Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting ORDINANCE NO. 405, "An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 1101 of the Shorewood City Code Relating to Flood Plain Management Regulations."
Motion passed 5/0.
Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-077, "A Resolution
Approving Publication of Ordinance No. 405 by Title and Summary." Motion passed 5/0.
9. GENERAL/NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of the 2005-2009 Capital Improvement Program
Administrator Dawson explained the 2005-2009 Capital Improvement Program had been prepared for
Council consideration. He noted the program included the changes indicated by Council at its work
session meetings this summer on the topic.
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-078 "A Resolution Adopting a
Capital Improvement Program for the Years 2005-2009." Motion passed 5/0.
B. Approval of the 2005 Proposed Budget
Finance Director Burton presented the 2005 General Fund Operating Budget for Council consideration.
She noted the time line for certification with Hennepin County and noted the general approach to the
proposed budget had been to restore funding to traditional levels, to address matters deferred, and to
make additions that would enhance the productivity and effectiveness. She then reviewed the highlights
to the budget, noting the City was not subject to levy limits for the Year 2005. However, the Council had
requested the 2005 levy be limited to a 12% increase from the 2004 amount and the budget reflected that
request. She also noted Shorewood's debt service payment made annually to fund the new public safety
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building was estimated to be $496,000. She next reviewed the budget expenditure highlights in the areas
related to police and fire, parks and recreation, public works and engineering, employee pay plans and
benefits, information technology, document retrieval systems, and training costs to the City Council next
year.
Finance Director Burton also explained the truth-in-taxation process and noted the timetable and
procedures necessary for that process.
Garfunkel moved, Zerby seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-079, "A Resolution Setting
the 2005 Proposed General Fund Budget and Approving the Proposed 2004 Property Tax Levy,
Collectible in 2005." Motion passed 5/0.
Garfunkel moved, Zerby seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-080, "A Resolution Setting
the Truth-in- Taxation Public Hearings on the Proposed 2005 Budgets and the 2004 Property Tax
Levy Collectible in 2005." Motion passed 5/0.
Administrator Dawson commended all Staff for bringing the budget together this year, and noted they
had all done a great job in doing so.
C. Amending Dates of Terms for Park and Planning Commission Members
Administrator Dawson explained the Council had held work session discussion regarding the terms of
members of its advisory commissions. He stated the discussions had concluded with a general agreement
that the end-date for the terms of commissioners should be later than January 31, due to the timeline
associated with having new council members taking office without enough time to prepare for
appointments.
He went on to explain an ordinance had been prepared to that end, noting the terms of the commissions
had been drafted to begin on March 1 and extend to the last day of February of each three-year term.
Turgeon moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting ORDINANCE NO. 406, "An Ordinance Amending
Chapters 201 and 202 of the Shorewood City Code Relating to the Planning and Park
Commission."
Councilmember Zerby encouraged the Commissions to rotate the chair position as he thought it was good
practice, and he had noticed any change in those positions in quite some time. He noted the issues were
not at all personal but were related to having new leadership in place every so often as he believed it
sparked fresh dialogue and interaction between commissioners.
D. Excelsior Proposal regarding South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Joint
Powers Agreement
Administrator Dawson explained that on September 7, 2004, the Excelsior City Council had revised its
proposal for a review of the SLMPD joint powers agreement. It put forward additional funding for the
SLMPD in 2004 and 2005, subject to conditions related to formation of a Blue Ribbon Panel and
implementation of the Panel's recommendations. It also would require an analysis of the Joint Powers
Agreement by a neutral third party, such as a consulting firm, whose cost would be shared equally
between the four member cities. He noted the revised proposal was less prescriptive than the original
version, in that the Panel would be reduced in size from one representative from each city. Excelsior was
asking that Shorewood and Greenwood name representatives and schedule the meeting with the other
representatives from Excelsior and Tonka Bay to take place on September 22, 2004.
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Administrator Dawson also explained he had met with City of Greenwood Attorney Mark Kelly, and
Tonka Bay City Administrator Irvine as well as with City Attorney Keane to discuss the proposal. He
then noted a brief memo from Greenwood City Attorney Kelly summarizing the outcome of the meeting
and the staffs position on this issue.
Staff concluded that the most recent proposal by the City of Excelsior was burdened with too many
conditions to allow any city to recommend it for endorsement to the Coordinating Committee. ill
particular, the September 8th proposal attempted to dictate the outcome of the proposed negotiations, and
thus, should be rejected. However, provided Excelsior unconditionally pay its share of the fourth quarter
2004 SLMPD budget and approve and agree to fund Excelsior's share of the 2005 SLMPD budget, the
Councils should then consider supporting the implementation of the Blue Ribbon Panel to operate as
Excelsior had described in the September 8th proposal. Also, the Panel should be advisory to the cities
and would be used to identify and discuss issues any city might wish to address.
Councilmember Garfunkel stated he found it ironic that the City Council of Excelsior was noting a lack
of money as a reason for not paying the full funding amount requested by the SLMPD in past years,
however, it appeared the real issue was that the City Council was not willing to apply the funding to the
SLMPD budget. He stated he found the contingencies stated in the proposals to be blackmail and
ludicrous at best.
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Councilmember Lizee stated she was tired of the offers made by the City Council of Excelsior to make a
deal but its lack of effort utilized to uphold the Joint Powers Agreement. She noted the member cities
entered into the Joint Powers Agreement in good faith and she thought the issues related to the SLMPD
budget and concerns with the Joint Powers Agreement were separate. She stated it was imperative the
City Council of Excelsior agree to pay the requested amount of the SLMPD budget for the remainder of
this year and for 2005, and then work on the Joint Powers Agreement issues needing resolution.
Councilmember Zerby stated he believed the City Council of Excelsior had cited economics as the basis
to avoid paying its portion of the SLMPD budget; however, the issues of concern were not related to
economics at all.
Councilmember Turgeon stated hardship criteria for payment issues had been suggested to be written into
the Joint Powers Agreement; however, the City Council of Excelsior had not agreed to include that
criterion. She questioned what other options were available for an "out clause" within the Joint Powers
Agreement. Attorney Keane responded there were none until the Public Safety facilities were paid in
full. He went on to state the Joint Powers Agreement had been affirmed by all member cities in funding
the public safety buildings and all member cities committed to live with the agreement at that time.
Councilmember Turgeon stated she thought the antics of the City Council of Excelsior were tiresome,
and they had had plenty of opportunity to work through budget issues. She stated there were several
issues needing review and remedy within the Joint Powers Agreement, but the City Council of Excelsior
needed to show good faith in providing the full amount of funding for the SLMPD that had been
demanded by City of Excelsior residents.
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Mayor Love agreed with comments presented this evening. He stated he had not heard a constructive
approach to budget cuts in the process, nor was the issue related to denial of service. He stated he shared
the same concerns as the Council regarding the Blue Ribbon Panel, and while he thought talking to work
through disagreements was always the best avenue, he thought the "door should be left open" to discuss
issues further.
Councilmember Zerby offered to work with Mayor Love, on behalf of the City of Shorewood, as
representative in any future discussion.
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Mayor Love also stated it was difficult and courageous to walk away from the past issues related to the
budget; however, he appreciated the effort being made by all member cities to work through the
remaining issues of concern related to the budget and Joint Powers Agreement. He thanked the City
Staffs and Attorneys for all efforts related to moving these issues forward toward positive resolution.
Administrator Dawson stated there would be a Special Meeting of the SLMPD Coordinating Committee
related to the proposal. This meeting would be held on September 16, 2004, at 6:30 P.M. at the
Shorewood City Hall.
10. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
A. Approve Revised Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids -
County Road 19 Project
Engineer Brown stated on August 23,2004, the City Council as the lead agency for the County Road 19
Intersection project rejected the bids received for the project. This action was taken by the Council based
upon recommendations from Hennepin County representatives. These representatives had also directed
WSB and Associates, the City's consulting firm, to revise the plans to include various cost-cutting
measures. Plans had been revised and resubmitted for re-bid purposes. To that end, Staff was
recommending Council approve a resolution this evening directing this action.
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Turgeon moved, Lizee seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 04-081, "A Resolution Approving
Revised Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Re-bidding for the County
State Aid Highway 19/5mithtown Road Intersection Reconstruction Project; S.A.P. 27-619-18,
S.A.P.216-020-02." Motion passed 5/0.
11. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Administrator & Staff
1. CR 19 Construction Update
Engineer Brown explained that in addition to the action of the Council this evening related to the
resolution for rebidding the County Road 19 project, temporary traffic signals had been installed utilizing
split phasing for entrance to the intersection. The signals would detect the presence of vehicles and
would respond to emergency vehicle activity. These signals would be in place until completion of the
construction project anticipated sometime in late 2005. Motorists were advised to be alert to the changes
and plan accordingly for time constraints caused by the different circulation patterns through the
intersection in upcoming months.
2. Cty Rd. 19 LRT Crossing
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Engineer Brown stated the pedestrian crossing signs had been brought back to the original signage posted
by the Trail. Discussions ensued between the City and County Staffs to work out a reasonable solution to
manage public safety in that area. He stated these discussions would include an extensive public process
of task groups to help with the resolution.
B. Mayor & City Council
Mayor Love stated there was a meeting of the Excelsior Fire District Governing Board on September 22,
2004. All Councilmembers were invited to attend as there would be a great deal of dialogue that evening
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in working with the firefighters to resolve issues of concern. He also stated he had the pleasure of
hearing a presentation on the Excelsior Firefighter Relief Association recently and he believed it would
be beneficial for Council to hear the presentation at an upcoming Regular City Council meeting as well.
Mayor Love then stated it was with great sadness and respect that he had attended funeral of Wayne
Stem earlier in the day. Mr. Stem had been a firefighter for the Excelsior Fire District for many years,
and his family had over 75 years of combined fire fighting service with the District. He also noted Mr.
Stem had been a great asset to the department through his committed service and he would be missed by
all who knew him.
12. ADJOURN
Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adjourning the Regular City Council Meeting of September
13,2004, at 8:58 P.M. Motion passed 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sally Keefe,
Recording Secretary
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ATTEST:
Woody Love, Mayor