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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, JULY 9, 2012 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Liz& called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present, Mayor Liz6e; Councilmembers Hotvet, Siakel, Woodruff and Zerby; Attorney Keane
(arrived at 7:12 P.M.); Interim City Administrator Joynes; Finance Director DeJong;
Planning Director Nielsen; Director of Public Works Brown; and Engineer Landini
Absent: None.
B. Review Agenda
Mayor Liz6e introduced William Joynes, the new Interim City Administrator.
Mayor Liz6e noted Item 6.13 Lake Minnetonka Communications Representative (LMCC), Report on
LMCC Activities has been removed from the agenda and the report will given during the July 23, 2012,
Council meeting. She also noted that Item 12.A.3 Notice of Public Information and Seeping Meetings
Relating to a Transmission Upgrade.
Zerby moved, Woodruff seconded, approving the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5/0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Work Session Minutes, June 25, 2012
Woodruff moved, Siakel seconded, Approving the City Council Work Session Minutes of June 25,
2012, as presented. Motion passed 510.
B. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, June 25, 2012
Zerby moved, Woodruff seconded, Approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June
25, 2012, as presented. Motion passed 510.
C. City Council Executive Session Minutes, June 25, 2012
Woodruff moved, Siakel seconded, Approving the City Council Executive Session Minutes of June
25, 2012, as presented. Motion passed 510.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Liz6e reviewed the item on the Consent Agenda.
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Zerby moved, Hotvet seconded, Approving the Motion Contained on the Consent Agenda.
A. Approval of the Verified Claims List
Motion passed 5/0.
4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no matters from the floor presented this evening.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
6. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Marnie Wells, Chief Executive Officer, Introduction to Camp Tanadoona
Mayor Liz& introduced Mamie Wells, Chief Executive Officer with Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council
(Camp Fire). Ms. Wells is present to give a report on Camp Tanadoona (the Camp).
Ms. Wells noted Camp Fire owns and operates Camp Tanadoona. She explained the Camp is located
between Highway 7 and Highway 5 to the west of Highway 41. She also noted that Camp Fire's mission
is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders. It has been serving boys and girls since 1925.
During 2011 it served more than 1,500 young people in the community. It also served 500 youth through
its out -of- school -time programs. Its clubs are academic focused with paid, trained, amazing staff people
who work with the young people during out -of- school -time. The business model is the staff is with them
multiple days a week for multiple hours at a time year round.
Ms. Wells then explained Camp Fire works with affordable housing complexes, schools, community
based organizations as well as other organizations in the area. By bringing the Camp Fire program to the
children two of the biggest barriers for accessing out -of- school -time programs are eliminated. One is the
transportation barrier. The cost barrier is also eliminated because it is free to children. The fee is
negotiated between the other organization and Camp Fire.
Ms. Wells stated Camp Fire is starting to consider expanding its out -of- school -time programs in the
community. Her hope is to have some starting this fall. She then stated that research proves that top
quality youth programs with measurable outcomes are the most effective way to have a positive and
lasting impact on children. That is what Camp Fire and Camp Tanadoona do every day.
Ms. Wells explained that during 2011, 120 youth were brought out to Camp Tanadoona. For many of
them, it was the first time they had ever been to a camp, gone fishing, experienced a canoe ride on Lake
Minnewashm and so forth. It was incredible for the children. It was also incredible for the adults watching
the children. The summer program at the Camp gives children a wonderful chance to grow, connect with
nature and make new friends. She noted the Camp is open to the public. She also noted it was voted the
best summer camp in the Sun Sailor Newspaper's Reader's Choice Award the last two summers.
Ms. Wells stated day camp is offered where a child is dropped off each day and picked up in the evening
Monday through Friday. Overnight camps are also offered where children sleep in cabins without
electricity. She noted Camp Tanadoona is located on 103 wooded acres along Lake Minnewashta. Nearly
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1,000 youth attended summer camp in 2011, and 96 of them came on camp scholarships. The
participation in the 2011 summer camp program increased 15 percent over 2010.
Ms. Wells noted this will be Camp Tanadoona's eighty- eighth year of serving kids in the community. It
has hardly changed during that time which is both good and bad. The property is very diverse
ecologically. There are five unique eco regions. The commitment is to always keep it quiet, rustic, and
simple.
Ms. Wells explained Camp Tanadoona was built by the community. In 1924 the Minneapolis Rotary Club
purchased the land and donated it to the then Camp Fire Girls. Through the years a strong relationship
with the community has been maintained. It continues to rely on volunteers, civic organizations, the boy
scouts, and other organizations. The Mayor of Chanhassen will often bring his Boy Scout troop out to the
Camp. Life Time Fitness Corporation redid the entire bath and shower house at the Camp. An anonymous
donor who wishes to remain silent has committed a $750,000 pledge that will be matched dollar for dollar
to help renovate the Camp in Phase 1. By June 2013 Camp Fire will have raised the matching funds. The
renovation is about building new buildings. It is also about building a legacy for the children. In part
because of the anonymous donor and as a result of doing focus groups Camp Fire thought now is the right
time to begin renovating the Camp.
Ms. Wells displayed images of the new buildings that will be constructed in Phase 1. She explained Phase
I tackles the campers, noting 85 percent of the campers are day campers. The intent is to create a village
feel for them. There is need for more flexible buildings. She displayed images of the outdoor living
classrooms; there will be five of them.
Ms. Wells thanked Council for its time this evening. She invited Council and listeners to go and see
Camp Tanadoona.
Councihmmber Hotvet stated her children have had the opportunity to enjoy Camp Tanadoona for many
years. She noted the Camp brings in camp counselors from all over the world and she finds that to be a
great asset.
B. Ken Hendrickson, Lake Minnetonka Communications Representative (LMCC),
Report on LMCC Activities
This item was removed from the agenda. The report will be given during Council's July 23, 2012,
meeting.
7. PARKS
None.
8. PLANNING
A. Report on the July 3, 2012, Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Davis reported on matters considered and actions taken at the July 3, 2012, Planning
Commission meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting).
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9. ENGINEERING /PUBLIC WORKS
None.
10. GENERAL/NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Liz& noted that she spoke with Naomi Carlson late this afternoon and told her she thought the
following item on the agenda, which is about Ms. Carlson's property, would come up during the meeting
at around 7:30 P.M. Mayor Liz& asked if the discussion could move to Item. 12.A.1 on the agenda.
Discussion moved to Item 12.A.1 on the agenda.
A. Zoning Ordinance Violation — 5955 Cathcart Drive
Mayor Lizce noted that Naomi Carlson, the owner of the property located at 5955 Cathcart Drive, is now
present.
Director Nielsen explained the City received a zoning violation complaint in May 2012 about the property
located at 5955 Cathcart Drive. After receiving the complaint the City notified Ms. Carlson, who is the
owner of the property, that the property was in violation of the City Zoning Code because a business was
being operated from that property. Staff met with Ms. Carlson in May to discuss the alleged violations.
Following the meeting the City sent her a notice of violation documenting what Staff and Ms. Carlson
talked about during their meeting. Ms. Carlson received that letter. Ms. Carlson was given ten days to
bring her property into compliance or submit a written appeal on the matter. Ms. Carlson challenged the
notice and asked for specific citations of the Code that were being violated. The City sent Ms. Carlson a
second notice dated June 26, 2012, which was hand - delivered. The ten days was granted and the deadline
expired on July 6, 2012. The City received an appeal of sorts from Ms. Carlson. Ms. Carlson sent an
email basically asking for additional time to respond to the notice.
Nielsen noted the City sent a similar notice to Ms. Carlson in September 2011. At that time Ms. Carlson
was renting out space to a contractor to park his construction equipment and some other personal things
on the back of her property. That violation seemed to be resolved last fall.
Nielsen explained the complaint received in May alleged that another business, a Lawn care business, was
operating from the property. Workers were coming back and forth throughout the day. He displayed a
photograph of some vehicles that were parked on the property during the day. He explained that when the
complaint was checked out there were outside bathroom facilities on the property. Those have since been
removed. The Building Official has been out to the property three times for various elements of the
complaint and at random times of the day. Once was to respond to a call that someone was dragging mud
along the street. He displayed a photograph of a truck that came to the property when the Official was
checking out the mud complaint which was sometime between 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. The other two
times the Official also saw vehicles from the business coming and going. The complaints allege that when
the vehicles are brought back people do work on the equipment after hours and so forth.
Nielsen stated Staff suggests that Ms. Carlson has had enough time to either submit a written appeal
explaining why she should be able to have a business operate from her property or ask for additional time.
In May Ms. Carlson told Staff that the current business had leased her property through June 30, 2012.
With the second notice that time has expired. Staff is saying Ms. Carlson is in violation of the Ordinance
and that she has more than enough time to either comply or submit a proper appeal. Staff recominends the
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property be re- inspected on July 13, 2012. If the violation continues to exist Staff recommends enforcing
the administrative penalty of the Zoning Code.
Ms. Carlson stated she thought she was going to have more time to appeal. She explained that this is the
second time she has received a notice when the ten -day response period included a long weekend. There
was not time for her to contact her attorney to have him interpret the laws. She asked Council to interpret
the Zoning Ordinances in a little more liberal fashion taking into consideration her personal
circumstances. She stated she does not understand where the idea comes from that the workers come back
to the property and work after hours. She noted that only rarely do the workers return to her property
during the day. Sometimes they come back to mow her lawn which is part of her arrangement.
Ms. Carlson explained her property is about two acres in size and she has a large house and therefore she
needs the extra income. She stated if her property had sold when it was on the market it would likely have
sold to someone who had three teenagers. There would be numerous cars with teenagers and their friends
coming and going from the property all the time. There could also have been boats on trailers on the
property.
Ms. Carlson explained that she has polled her neighbors. She has papers signed by four of them stating
they have no problem with what is going on at her property nor have they been impacted whatsoever.
They sympathize with her situation.
Ms. Carlson clarified that the lawn care company is not running its business out of her barn. It is run from
a different location. Its clients do not come and go from her property. She noted that the neighbor closest
to her property, the one where the driveway is along the property lines, told her she did not need to put a
fence up when she offered to do that. She explained the company is not out at her property on the
weekends. It's only out there during the mowing season. During the snow plowing season the three
owners of the company go from their homes to do that. She noted the company will store their mowing
equipment on her property during the winter and people won't come out to her property other than to
check on or repair equipment.
Ms. Carlson commented that being the Building Official comes out to her area quite often she expressed
her wish that he would knock on her door so she could go out with him.
Ms. Carlson stated she has been a good citizen in the City for approximately 35 years. She asked Council
for consideration and compassion for her circumstances. She explained she had been very ill for a while
and that she had not been able to rent out her rental property during the down economy. That had been her
main source of income when she moved here. She clarified her rental property is rented now. She noted
she is doing the best that she can. She stated her neighbors are appalled that this is happening to her.
Ms. Carlson then stated she thought, the person who complained was the previous contractor who was
renting from her before. That individual does not live in Shorewood. She noted she would not rent
commercial storage space to him anymore. She explained when she was told about the first complaint she
went out to the back of her yard and realized that her neighbors (the ones who live along Strawberry
Court and whose property abuts hers) could see a contractor's truck that was parked in the back. No one
else could see it but they could. She felt bad about that and it was taken care of At this time no one can
see anything.
Ms. Carlson noted that she asked to screen that storage area. The area had been screened when it was first
built. She related that Director Nielsen had told her that because it had been built without a building
permit by her former husband, who she has been divorced from for over 20 years, she could not rescreen
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it because it was a nonconforming structure. She explained that in her email to Council earlier in the day
she explained she did intend to relieve Nielsen's concerns and connect the barn to the house as well as
pay for an after- the -fact building permit to keep the shed in compliance.
Ms. Carlson stated her neighbors that were home when she contacted them about a letter she wanted them
to sign indicated that had no problem with what was occurring at her property. She then stated she needs
the income she receives from renting out the space on her property. She needs it to help her pay expenses
for her property. She went on to state the company that is renting the space was intent on making sure that
none of her neighbors were inconvenienced by their presence. She mentioned she would like to know
who complained.
Mayor Lizde explained this evening Council is considering a zoning violation regarding the use of Ms.
Carlson's property. She noted the property is located in an Rl -A, Single - Family Residential zoning
district. Yet, a commercial business is being operated from property and that is not allowed in the City
Code. The business is not owned by Ms. Carlson and it does not have a permit for being there. The City
does not go looking for violation. It responds to complaints from residents. She expressed concern that
last summer there was a similar issue. At that time Ms. Carlson was informed about that and she took care
of it. Ms. Carlson interjected she had thought it had been worked out and related Director Nielsen thought
the same thing. Lizde stated now there is another commercial business is operating from Ms. Carlson's
property.
Lizde noted the City cannot act on emotional or economic issues for its residents. The City has created
zoning laws and ordinances to help treat everyone fairly and to maintain a good quality of life in the City.
She reiterated the City is responding to a complaint from a resident about a commercial business
operating from Ms. Carlson's property.
Ms. Carlson asked what she has to do to find out who filed the complaint. She stated the previous tenant
left in April because she asked him to. She clarified the lawn care company had paid its rental fee for this
past May and June but its lease is for a year. She noted that she must have misinformed Director Nielsen
about that.
Mayor Lizde stated it was Council's understanding that the company would be gone by July. She
commented that is neither here or there. She stated this evening Council is discussing violation of the City
Zoning Code where a residential property is being used as a commercial base. That is not allowed.
Councilmember Woodruff stated he can appreciate Ms. Carlson's situation. He noted that it is quite clear
to him there is a violation; one that has been observed multiple times. He stated based on statements made
by Ms. Carlson he can find no reason for the City to violate its own law and treat this property differently
than any other properties zoned residential in the City. He noted that Ms. Carlson is asking for more time
so she can have an attorney review the violation and determine if the law applied. That is what should
happen during the process that would occur after an administrative citation is issued. The City has an
administrative enforcement process that could take place that would provide Ms. Carlson and an attorney
the opportunity to present their case to an administrative judge who would render a final decision about
whether or not the law was violated. He noted he thought that process should move forward.
Woodruff then stated he finds the things Ms. Carlson said interesting, and that he is sensitive to her
financial situation. He explained there are only two things that can happen. One is to go through the
administrative process. The other is Ms. Carlson can apply for a zoning variance for Council to consider.
He noted that he does not advise Ms. Carlson to take that path because he thought it highly unlikely that
Council would grant the variance. He stated from his point of view Council cannot turn its back on
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violation of a City Ordinance. He then stated it is immaterial at this point who filed the original
complaint. At this point the City is the complainant. The violation has been observed and the City is
compelled to take action. He recommended Staff be directed to issue an administration citation. Ms.
Carlson can then use the administrative process if she so chooses.
Woodruff moved, Siakel seconded, directing Staff to inspect the property located at 5955 Cathcart
Drive on July 13, 2012, and if the zoning violation still exists, issue an administrative citation and
allow the administrative process to be followed.
Councilmember Zerby stated this is clearly a zoning violation. The City Code clearly identifies where
there can be commercial businesses. This violation is not about being two feet to close to a property line
which is more of a technical issue. This is somewhat like a parking lot for the commercial vehicles. If
Council were to make an exception for Ms. Carlson it would have to consider it for other residents as
well. He then stated from his vantage point the City has to remain steadfast on this type of violation.
Director Nielsen stated Councilmember Woodruff mentioned a zoning variance. Zle explained that is not
an option because you cannot issue a use variance in the State and that is what that would be. It would
take a zoning text amendment to change the rules.
Attorney Keane asked Director Nielsen if this is the appeal opportunity for Ms. Carlson. Nielsen
explained it is her opportunity to appeal the violation notice, noting the administrative citation has not
been issued yet. She will have an opportunity to appeal the citation.
Motion passed 510.
Councilmember Hotvet stated she sent an email to Staff earlier in the day asking for clarification on
Zoning Ordinances. She noted that there is a violation on the City -owned residential property. She stated
with there being a great deal of telecommuting in these times she asked how that works with the
Ordinances.
Director Nielsen explained the Code contains home occupation provisions. There are two classifications
for home occupations. One is called a limited home occupation. It is for someone who has an office out of
their home. No permit is required. No clients come to the home. The second category is called a special
home occupation. It requires a permit and it has to go through the conditional use process. There are
conditions tied to it. One of the conditions is that the people who work from that property must live there.
They are allowed to have one person who doesn't live on the premises come to the property to work. The
business can be conducted from an accessory structure. There can't be any outdoor storage, display, signs
and so forth. He noted that he will provide Council with a copy of the requirements. He also noted the
Planning Commission will be reviewing that section of the Ordinance when it reviews the General
Provisions Section.
Director Nielsen noted the Zoning Code clearly distinguishes between residential and commercial use.
The City does not even allow for industrial use to speak of. This issue borders on industrial use.
Councilmember Hotvet suggested reminding residents about some of the basic zoning regulations in the
City. Councilmember Siakel stated that type of thing could be published in the Shore Report. Hotvet
added or on the City's website.
Councilmember Woodruff stated it may be worthwhile to summarize the allowable uses of residential
property for the residents and publish that.
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Discussion moved to Item 12.A.2 on the agenda.
11. OLD BUSINESS
None.
12. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Administrator and Staff
1. Update on 5795 Country Club Road Rental Agreement
This was discussed after Item 9 on the agenda
Interim Administrator Joynes stated Council discussed the property located at 5795 Country Club Road
which the City owns during its June 25, 2012, meeting. It leases the property to a private individual
through a leasing and management company. The City has investigated complaints against the lessee for
Zoning Code violations. After confirming the violations, the City sent notices of Zoning Violations to the
lessee on January 13, 2012, and June 26, 2012.
Joynes explained that during the June 25 "' meeting Council directed Staff to work with the City Attorney
to strengthen the use of the premises provision in the lease agreement and include that this type of zoning
violation is cause to terminate the Lease agreement for cause, to allow the lessee to resign a one -year lease
should they want to do that, and to conduct a market analysis to determine what the rental rate should be.
Since that meeting Staff has determined the lessee has already renewed the lease through an auto renewal
provision in the leasing agreement. It was done through leasing agent on the City's behalf. He, Attorney
Keane and Director Nielsen have had recent conversations with the leasing agent about the issues at the
property and communication issues. Staff will invite the agent in the near future to discuss how to
improve the relationship and communications between the agent and the City.
Councilmember Siakel stated if the current renter violates the Zoning Code in a similar manner (operating
a business on the property) again she asked if the City will be able to terminate the lease. Interim
Administrator Joynes stated the City has the process in its Ordinances. The question is if the lease can be
cancelled or the lessee evicted. Attorney Keane stated the City could do that.
Attorney Keane stated he has spoken with the leasing agent about operating the property in violation of
City Ordinances would be in violation of the covenants of the lease. Part of the awkward place the City
finds itself in is because of the arrangement with the leasing agent. The arrangement in effect has
delegated to the leasing agent the right to renew the lease unilaterally. He noted he was not sure the City
can do that since only the City Council can convey an interest in real estate. He questioned if the
delegation to a third party, whether or not it is in the agreement, is an appropriate delegation. He stated
the tenants have been reliable in paying their rent. The leasing agent clearly understands the issues now
and has clearly communicated them to the lessee. If there are future violations of City Code they would
be a violation of the covenants of the lease.
Councilmember Siakel stated it is her understanding that when the City purchased that property it was
with the vision that when City Hall was to be renovated or rebuilt that property would become part of the
City Hall campus. It is also her understanding that the City has continued to hold on to that property until
the real estate market comes back. She asked what the current market value of the property is, and if
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Council wants the City to hold on to that property for years to come. She suggested Council have a
discussion about selling the property. She stated owning that property does not fit with the City's business
from her vantage point.
Councilmember Hotvet stated the City does not need to be in the business of owning a residential
property and renting it out. She then stated she thought there is some hypocrisy with there being a zoning
violation on City -owned property. She recommended selling the property.
Councilmember Siakel reiterated her desire to have a Council discussion about the property and know its
current value.
Councilmember Woodruff asked Attorney Keane if the City's earliest opportunity to sell the property is
in one year when the lease agreement is up. Keane responded that would be correct.
Discussion returned to Item 10.A on the agenda.
2. Report on Silver Lake Outlet
Director Brown explained Public Works has been out to the Silver Lake outlet every day for the past
week to clear debris and vegetation from the outlet and to monitor the outlet. This outlet serves as the
primary and single outlet for Silver Lake. Residents living on property abutting Silver Lake have been
expressing concern about the high water level so much so that the City postponed the project related to
the sedimentation basin until the water level can be lowered. He noted the water elevation has dropped
about three - fourths of a foot in the last week.
Brown then explained one of the purposes of placing this item on the agenda is to let other residents in the
City know about the flow of emails between residents in the area and the City about this situation.
Another purpose is to inform Council that Staff took the liberty of asking WSB & Associates to assess
how to modify the outlet structure to determine how the structure could be maintained routinely rather
than having to go dredge out the channel and the outlet structure. He indicated the design structure should
be available for Council review fairly soon.
Brown noted that Public Works will continue to monitor the outlet structure until the water level subsides
to a level where the water elevation in Silver Lake is no longer of concern to the residents.
Councilmember Hotvet asked what company built the outlet structure. Director Brown stated it was
originally designed by Sathre- Bergquist, Inc. who was the developer's engineer when Waterford was put
in.
Councilmember Zerby stated in the emails there was some discussion about putting in a remote data
logger. He asked if Public Works has considered that because Director Brown has stated that Public
Works personnel are checking it daily.
Director Brown explained a number of permitting agencies involved with this. There is question as to
whether Silver Lake is a wetland or a lake. There are varying answers to that question. He then stated that
he assumes that the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) will have a keen interest
in this. The RPBCWD will have some say about having a data logger there. Currently it takes a visual
assessment to determine what debris is in the outlet. He noted that he thought it prudent to have Public
Works personnel look at the structure daily until the water elevation in Silver Lake subsides.
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In response to a comment from Councilmember Zerby, Engineer Landini stated the data logger would be
owned and operated by the RPBCWD.
Councilmember Woodruff asked at what level the water in Silver Lake stops flowing through the Weir.
Basically the lake level would be below that. He asked how much higher than that the water elevation is
now. Director Brown stated it has not been surveyed but he thought it was approximately a foot.
Woodruff suggested surveying that and then have Staff have a conversation with the contractor who is
supposed to put in the structure at Covington to assess if that will be an adequate level or if it would have
to be reduced below the Weir level before the structure can be installed.
Director Brown stated there has been conversation with the contractor about installing a temporary barrier
for this. He noted a couple of extra feet of water complicate that. He then stated when the water level
returns to a normal level (where it is not going over the top) he thought the contractor will be able to do
its job. He noted Staff will have a conversation about that. He stated Staff will be looking to the
contractor, once the design is complete, to consider a change order to the existing contract.
3. Notice of Public Information and Scoping Meetings Related to a
Transmission Upgrade
Director Brown stated he put at the dais this evening a notice published by the Minnesota Department of
Commerce. The notice is regarding the application for a Route Permit and a Certificate of Need for the
Scott County - Westgate 69 kV to 115 kV Transmission Upgrade. The transmission line extends from Scott
County through Shorewood and into the city of Deephaven and beyond.
Brown explained the Department of Commerce handles part of the permitting process under the Energy
Permitting Department. It will be conducting Public Information and Environmental Assessment Scoping
Meetings on Wednesday, July 18 with one being held at 2:00 P.M. and another at 6:00 P.M. and they
will be held at the Minnetonka High School. The purpose of the meetings is for people to receive more
information about the project and provide input to representatives from Xcel Energy and the permitting
authority. For this phase of the project the permitting authority will accept written comments about the
seeping document through August t". He noted Staff wanted to make Council and the viewing audience
aware of this. He explained the permitting authority has provided a link to the permitting authority's
website where comments can be placed. He noted the Scoping document is located online.
Brown then explained that Staff will place a brief summary of this on the City's website along with a link
to the permitting authority's website for comments. He noted that in previous emails to Council from him
and in the Friday reports to Council there was information about Staff's ongoing discussion with Xcel
Energy representatives regarding the City's Code requiring Xcel Energy to file a conditional use permit
request for the upgrade. Those discussions continue.
Mayor LizEe thanked Director Brown for his efforts. She stated there needs to be ongoing discussion
about this. She noted that some of the sister cities have concerns about this project. She thought it
beneficial to provide access to information about this project to the residents. She noted there is
information at the public libraries.
Councilmember Zerby noted that he will attend one of the July 18 meetings.
B. Mayor and City Council
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Councilmember Hotvet thanked all of the volunteers who helped make the Fourth of July celebration in
the City of Excelsior fantastic. She thanked those is charge for changing the length of the planned I OK
run to 5K because of the hot weather.
Mayor LizBe stated it was a great celebration.
Councilmember Zerby stated it was great for the City to be part of the event.
Councilmember Hotvet stated she will attend her first League of Minnesota Cities Improving Service
Delivery Policy Committee meeting next week. She noted she will report back on that.
13. ADJOIR2N
Woodruff moved, Zerby seconded, Adjourning the City Council Regular Meeting of July 9, 2012, at
8:07 P.M. Motion passed 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
Christine Freeman, Recorder
ATTEST:
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William S. Jo 1 I Brim City Administrator /Clerk
Christine Lizee, Mayor