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01-11-16 CC Reg Mtg MinCITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 MINUTES 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. Mayor Zerby called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. A. Roll Call Present. Mayor Zerby; Councilmembers Labadie, Sundberg, and Woodruff, Attorney Keane; City Clerk Panchyshyn; Finance Director DeJong; Planning Director Nielsen; Director of Public Works Brown; and City Engineer Hornby Absent: Councilmember Siakel; Administrator Joynes B. Review Agenda Sundberg moved, Labadie seconded, approving the agenda as presented. Motion passed 4/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, December 14, 2016 Woodruff moved, Labadie seconded, Approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2016, as presented. Motion passed 4/0. B. City Council Executive Session Minutes, December 21, 2016 Labadie moved, Sundberg seconded, Approving the City Council Executive Session Minutes of December 21, 2016, as presented. Motion passed 4/0. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Zerby reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda. Sundberg moved, Labadie 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. 16 -001, "A Resolution Setting the 2016 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the City of Shorewood." C. Reaffirm Travel Policy for Elected Officials CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2016 Page 2 of 11 D. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16 -002, "A Resolution Accepting Improvements and Authorizing Final Payment for TH 7 / Christmas Lake Road Signal Re- Painting Project." E. Setting the Date of Monday, May 2, 2016, for the Open Book Meeting Motion passed 4/0. 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were no matters from the floor presented this evening. 5. PUBLIC HEARING 6. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Report by Sue Davis on Arctic Fever 2016 Mayor Zerby noted that this is the 10 -year anniversary of the Arctic Fever event. Ms. Davis noted she and Jeremy Norman (who was also present) have been members of the executive committee since this event began. She stated the event has grown to be as big as people thought it would someday be. A new activity is added to the event each year and very few activities have been dropped. A schedule for this year's event can be found at www.,rctiefever.net,. Mayor Zerby stated he thought it is a terrific event. The goal from the very beginning was to get other South Lake communities involved and that has been achieved. Activities will again be held in Shorewood, Tonka Bay and Excelsior and at Lord Fletcher's in Spring Park. This is the one event that brings the communities together. He thanked Ms. Davis and Mr. Norman and others for their efforts. Ms. Davis stated she and others have some concern that the event could get so big that residents would not enjoy themselves. There had been a couple of Saturdays during past events where there were about 1,000 people in Freeman Park and that is difficult to manage. She then stated with the exception of Public Works personnel and City Hall staff time the rest of the effort is paid for from donations and sponsorships. She noted the executive committee likes to carry forward a balance of $2,000 so the sleigh ride and dog sled ride providers can be booked early. She stated businesses have come to want to be sponsors. Mayor Zerby stated he was pleased to see that Kowalski's, a relatively new business in Excelsior, was a significant sponsor. Ms. Davis asked Mr. Norman talk about fireworks; something the committee would love to have as an activity one year. Councilmember Woodruff asked Ms. Davis to list the donors. A partial list includes: Kowalski's, WSB & Associates, American Legion Post #259, Shorewood Parks Foundation, Excelsior Library, The Friends of the Excelsior Library, Excelsior Brewing Company, Joey Nova's, New Horizon Academy, Country Club Lanes, Jake O'Connor's, Mediacom, Xcel Energy, MidCountry Bank, Big Thrill Factory, and Hazzellewood Grill and Tap Room. Ms. Davis noted that it would not have been possible to have Arctic Fever without the Legion's support. She stated there are many who made small donations as well. Mr. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2016 Page 3 of 11 Norman stated Joey Nova's provides all of the pizza for the Friday night party at the Southshore Center and Hurricane Grill & Wings provided gift cards. Ms. Davis stated an attempt is made to put a link to the business donors on its website. Mr. Norman noted people come from all over to enjoy the event. Ms. Davis stated the event starts Friday, January 15, at 5:30 P.M. at the Southshore Center / Badger Park for the snow sculpture judging and pizza party. On Saturday, January 16, there are activities in Freeman Park (Shorewood) and in Manitou Park (Tonka Bay) and in Excelsior. It ends on Sunday, January 17, with the Princess Brunch at Lord Fletcher's. It goes from 10:00 A.M. — 2:00 P.M. with the princess activities going from 11:00 A.M. — 1:30 P.M. Councilmember Labadie asked how many teams have registered to do snow sculptures. Ms. Davis responded 16 to date. Mr. Norman stated from the inception of Arctic Fever the hope has been to some year have a fireworks display. Because this was the 10 year anniversary of the event and because of the increase in donations / sponsorships that goal was close to becoming a reality. Committee members approached sponsors to try and raise the additional funding. Council and the Park Commission were made aware of the goal. They spoke with representatives from the Excelsior Fire District and South Lake Minnetonka Police Department about traffic concerns. He spoke with the fireworks company that is responsible for the fireworks display on the Fourth of July over Excelsior Bay. The committee ultimately decided 2016 was not the right year to have the fireworks display because it was not sure the display would be good enough. The goal is to do it in 2017. He clarified small shells would be used for the display in Freeman Park; those used over Excelsior Bay are large shells. Ms. Davis stated that to do it in 2016 would have required using the carryover dollars. Councilmember Sundberg asked what it would cost to put on a fireworks display. Mr. Norman stated it costs approximately $5,000 for a 10- minute -long display plus an additional $1,500 for public safety services. Mayor Zerby again expressed Council's appreciation for the efforts of all of those involved with planning and orchestrating the event and for the sponsors and donors. Mr. Norman thanked Council for its support over the years. Ms. Davis stated she was 99 percent sure there would be a surprise media event on Friday evening. r��90 241 8. PLANNING A. Report by Patrick Johnson on the January 5, 2016, Planning Commission meeting. Planning Commissioner Johnson reported on matters considered and actions taken at the January 5, 2016, Planning Commission meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). Councilmember Sundberg noted that she attended that meeting as the Council Liaison and stated that she was pleased with how the Planning Commission has handled the Minnetonka Country Club (MCC) Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. She thought residents think they were heard. CITE' OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2016 Page 4 of 11 Commissioner Johnson stated a resident who was part of the Planning Advisory Committee and who attended the public hearings for the MCC PUD project stated during the December 1, 2015, hearing that he thought the Planning Commission had done a good job. That resident commended Mattamay Homes as well. 9. ENGINEERING /PUBLIC WORKS A. Discussion Regarding Potential Beaver Control Measures Director Brown explained that during its December 14, 2015, meeting Council directed staff to research beaver control options. Over the past few years staff has received complaints about issues caused by beavers. Issues such as beaver dams causing water to back up into low lying lands, obstruction of drainage outlet structures (in particular near Silver Lake), and fallen trees (caused in large part by beaver damage) that took out power lines and obstructed roadways. The fallen trees issue has primarily been on. Enchanted and Shady Islands. Councilmember Woodruff has also reported incidents of damage caused by beavers to private landscape areas. Staff contacted the Mimiesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and was directed to its website. Staff learned that beavers are a protected species under the jurisdiction of the DNR. Beavers cannot be transported without a permit from the Commissioner of the DNR. The permits may be obtained from the DNR Conservation Officers. In 2007 the Shorewood City Code of Ordinances Chapter 603.06 Offenses Involving Weapons and Chapter 703 Hunting and Trapping Animals were amended to include provisions for allowing wildlife management. Staff contacted four contractors to find out what methods they use and what their rates are. Two of the contractors do not provide services to municipalities because of public reactions to wildlife control measures. The other two provided reasonable proposals. Most trappers use leg traps that are set at the edge of or just under the water. Mr. Steve Rutti charges $125 for each beaver removed plus $20 per day per trap (he uses leg traps). He typically leaves his traps out three to four days beyond the last beaver catch to ensure all nuisance beavers are removed. Conley's Wildlife Control, LLC charges $350 for each beaver removed and that fee is reduced to $300 per beaver for ongoing services. Staff has asked what type of trap Conley's uses. He thought the costs would ultimately end up relatively close. He noted the DNR does not allow relocation of beavers. Staff noted there are sufficient funds to execute beaver control measures in the Public Works Contracting line item or use of reserves. Staff asked Council to provide direction on how it wishes to proceed. Mayor Zerby stated he concurs that beavers are causing damage to a greater area; more than one or two properties. He then stated the staff memo indicates that residents can contract for beaver removal and he suggested the City let residents know that. He went on to state he would like to move forward with beaver removal but he would like there to be a broader policy on it similar to the one for deer management. Councilmember Woodruff asked if the City Ordinance allows for private parties to contract for beaver removal because hunting and trapping is prohibited unless done by the public body (i.e., the City). Director Brown responded yes and clarified they must use a licensed contractor who obtains a permit from the DNR. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2016 Page 5 of Il Woodruff stated he thought the cost for the services is somewhat high. Yet, the cost to replace a mature tree is high. He noted he would like the City to move forward with this. He stated he assumes the removal effort would have to wait until there is open water in the spring. Director Brown confirmed that. Woodruff stated he prefers the Conley's proposal because there is no cost to the City if no beavers are removed. Councilmember Sundberg stated she agrees there are areas in the City where the beavers are being destructive. She noted that she wants them to be treated humanely. She asked if the leg trap is a claw -like trap. Director Brown responded yes. Brown explained that he had been told by one trapper that if trappers say they capture beavers with a cage trap they are not being honest; live trapping is not successful. Sundberg stated that means the beavers would be seriously injured or they would die. Brown responded yes. Sundberg asked when beavers give birth to their offspring and if the removal would not be done during that time period. Brown indicated he would check into that if Council wants staff to do that. Director Brown explained that the DNR is in charge of regulating the beaver population. If there is a time the removal would put the species at risk he assumes the DNR would not allow removal. Councilmember Sundberg asked if there is any idea of what the beaver population is out on the Islands. Director Brown responded no and stated that it would not be unusual to have at least six of them. Director Brown explained that Public Works personnel have cleaned approximately eight yards of material out the drainage outlet structure near Silver Lake one day and by the following afternoon the structure is clogged again. Councilmember Sundberg asked if there is any belief that certain population sizes are less destructive. Brown stated he is not aware of that and noted that beavers are nocturnal animals. Councilmember Labadie asked if there is an estimate of the number of hours Public Works staff spends cleaning up after beaver destruction and damage. Director Brown estimated a minimum of 200 hours per season. In response to another question from Labadie, Brown stated the beaver destruction on the Islands can create safety and power issues. For the Sliver Lake outlet structure there is usually more warning of a critical situation. He clarified that does not include the destruction caused to private properties. Labadie stated from her perspective the City's Deer Management Program has been successful and she thought the City could find a way to do that for the beaver population. Councilmember Woodruff stated there is one beaver lodge in Shorewood and there are two in the Minnetrista portion of the Islands; they are about one -half mile apart. He noted he has spoken with the Mayor of Minnetrista and she is interested in hearing about what Shorewood intends to do. Minnetrista has done beaver control in the past and he suggested asking Minnetrista to do so again. Mayor Zerby stated that Director Brown's report indicates the City Ordinance was amended to allow trapping and hunting of animals. The report also includes information from the DNR's website which states "ff beaver damage is occurring on your land, you as the landowner or occupant, may shoot or trap the animals without a permit or license (Minnesota Statute 97B.655)." It also states "You must comply with local ordinances which may prohibit trapping or the discharge of firearms." The City Ordinance does not allow the discharge of firearms. It seems that trapping would be allowed. He asked if that is correct. Brown responded yes and clarified they would have to have a permit from the DNR. Councilmember Woodruff stated the City Ordinance Chapter 703.03 Prohibited Acts prohibits hunting or trapping and Chapter 703.04 Exemption from Provisions states "Trapping and hunting performed by, or with the authorization of the city under a permit issued by the state for the purpose of managing wildlife populations." Zerby stated the City would have to issue a permit because its Ordinance is more restrictive than State Statute. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2016 Page 6 of 11 Councilmember Woodruff stated the beaver lodge on the Islands is located in the right -of -way (ROW). He then stated that he is aware of two instances of private property owners complaining about beavers causing damage to their properties. If they wanted to remove the beavers they would need a permit from the City. Councilmember Sundberg noted that she prefers that the City control the removal of beavers to ensure professionals are doing the removal. Councilmember Woodruff stated if the City were to remove beavers from private property it would need approval from the property owner similar to what it needs for the Deer Management Program. Director Brown stated the information from the DNR's website that Mayor Zerby referred to also states "You must contact your local DNR Conservation Of or Area Wildlife staff within 24 hours after killing a beaver." Councilmember Labadie expressed her preference for the Conley's proposal because it is a flat fee for the removal of a beaver. She explained for Mr. Rutti's proposal it could be possible to have to pay the daily trap fee for a number of traps for a number of days and possibly never have any beavers removed. Mayor Zerby stated an internet search shows that a trap costs about $20. Councilmember Woodruff stated there is a requirement that a trapper check their traps daily. Therefore, there is a cost to the trapper to do that. Councilmember Sundberg suggested testing the beaver removal concept on the Islands first and find out what the success rate is. Mayor Zerby stated he assumes beavers provide some environmental benefit. Director Brown stated there is currently an ample beaver population based on staff's discussion with DNR representatives. The DNR did not indicate any damage would be caused by the City harvesting beavers. Councilmember Labadie stated she likes the idea of starting the effort out on the Islands. She supports working with Minnetrista staff on a removal initiative but if Minnetrista does not want to do that she does not want that to deter Shorewood's initiative. Councilmember Woodruff offered to let the Mayor of Minnetrista know that the City will initiate a beaver removal effort this spring. Mayor Zerby suggested staff make the contract with Minnetrista staff instead. Director Brown stated he would do that. Woodruff moved, Labadie seconded, directing staff to contract with Conley's Wildlife Control, LLC to provide beaver control services on City -owned property on Enchanted and Shady Islands in the spring of 2016. Councilmember Sundberg stated she would support the effort with some discomfort because it is wildlife control of a protected species. She noted she has heard from some residents about issues created by beavers. Mayor Zerby concurred with Sundberg's comments and noted he thought it would be worth testing the effort. Motion passed 4/0. CITE' OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2416 Page 7 of 11 B. Discuss Priorities for Renewable Energy Planning Engineer Hornby explained that early last week Council was emailed two reports related to the City's Renewable Energy Project — the Shorewood Renewable Energy Project Citywide and City Operations Carbon Baseline Assessments from 2011 to 2013 from Orange Environmental and the draft Shorewood Renewable Energy Analysis from the Great Planes Institute. They will eventually be combined into one document. He sent the documents so Council can decide what the short-term and long -term priorities should be. His memorandum identifies the consultant's and committee's ( Mayor Zerby, Councilmember Sundberg, Director Brown and Engineer Hornby) recommendation for short-term priorities which are: 1) identify on -site solar energy installation on buildings; 2) identify sites for potential community garden sites; 3) identify ordinance modification to encourage energy efficiency and /or renewable energy alternatives; 4) identify utility incentive programs; and, 5) prepare educational opportunities for residents and businesses on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Their recommendation for long -term priorities are: identify fleet maintenance, purchases, and fuel conversion opportunities; improve efficiency of city buildings including performing thermal and pressure tests; and, assess energy use for high service facilities (e.g.; water supply /pumping facilities, wastewater pumping stations). Their recommendation for future study priorities are: re- commission the joint powers agreements (JPAs) for the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department and the Excelsior Fire District; and, review /identify technologies that will reduce GHG emissions for City facilities. Once Council has decided what the short-term priorities are they will be incorporated into the final report and the consultant will be invited to present the final report to Council. Councilmember Sundberg asked Engineer Honlby to define what short-term means. Engineer Honlby stated that can be defined however Council wants it to be defined. Short-tern could be defined as zero — 10 years and long -term could be defined as 10 — 20 years. Sundberg suggested staff take the two reports and come back to Council with its detailed recommendations along with timelines and high level budget estimates. She asked if that could be accomplished within six months. Engineer Hornby stated once Council identifies the priorities that would be the next step. It would be set up as a Capital Improvement Program (CIP). He clarified that would be the next step beyond this report. Sundberg recommended a review of financing options be included in the short-term priorities. For short- term item #2 she suggested adding review of other solar gardens the City could participate in. That may be more feasible for the City. She stated the GreenStep Cities program could be used as a model. Sundberg noted she supports what staff has provided. She again asked staff to prepare a detailed plan and budget within six months. Engineer Hornby stated the renewable energy market has been changing rapidly. If new viable technologies come to market, there needs to be flexibility to incorporate them. There is also a need to keep abreast of new financing options. Those fall into the future study priorities. Councilmember Labadie stated she thought the six- month -long timeframe is appropriate. Mayor Zerby expressed his appreciation for the work done to date on this effort. He stated it is an exciting project from his vantage point. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2016 Page 8 of 11 Councilmember Sundberg stated she appreciates the fact that staff has spoken with the Minnetonka Country Club (MCC) developer about solar ready alternatives. She clarified that she was not personally interested in pushing solar energy on anyone. Councilmember Woodruff suggested the City Ordinances be amended to address alternative energy sooner than six months out. Director Nielsen stated those recommendations would be incorporated into the MCC Development Agreement and Declaration of Covenants. Those would lead to additional ordinance amendments. Those amendments will be incorporated into the Planning Commission's work program. There was consensus to have staff and the Planning Commission address alternative energy ordinance amendments before six months is up. 10. GENERAL/NEW BUSINESS A. Making Appointments to Certain Offices and Positions within the City of Shorewood for the Year 2016 Mayor Zerby asked Council how it wants to proceed with making appointments to certain offices and positions for 2016. Councilmember Sundberg stated she would like to serve as the alternate Excelsior Fire District Board Member in 2016. Councilmember Woodruff stated he was okay with that proposed change. Mayor Zerby proposed leaving the appointments for 2016 the same as those for 2016 with the exception of those changes Council already made for the liaisons to the Park and Planning Commissions and changing the alternate EFD Board Member. Zerhy moved, Woodruff seconded, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16 -003 "Making Appointments to Certain Offices and Positions within the City of Shorewood for the Year 2016." The following persons are appointed to the following offices and positions: a) Acting Mayor: Debbie Siakel Council Representatives to: b) Park Commission Liaison: January — June 2016: Jennifer Labadie July — December 2016: Dick Woodruff C) Planning Commission Liaison: January — June 2016: Kristine Sundberg July — December 2016: Debbie Siakel d) Metro Cities (AMM) and League of Minnesota Cities (LMC): Dick Woodruff e) Alternate Metro Cities (AMM & LMC): City Administrator 0 Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission: Scott Zerby g) Alternate Lake Minnetonka. Communications Commission: Debbie Siakel h) Minnetonka Family Collaborative Council: Jennifer Labadie i) Coordinating Committee South Lake Minnetonka Police Department: Maw CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2016 Page 9 of 11 j) Alternate to Mayor on Coordinating Committee South Lake Minnetonka Police Department: Jennifer Labadie k) Excelsior Fire District Board Member: Debbie Siakel 1) Alternate Excelsior Fire District Board Member: Kristine Sundberg m) Investment Committee: None n) Personnel Committee: Debbie Siakel and Dick Woodruff o) Weed Inspector: M_ armor P) Assistant Weed Inspector: Joe Lu og wski 2. That the following other appointments are made: a) City Attorney: Timothy J. Keane, Kutak Rock LLP b) City Prosecutor: Ken Potts C) Emergency Preparedness Director: Per Police Board Decision 3. Official Depositories: Beacon Bank, 4M Fund & other Depositories as necessary 4. Official Newspaper: Sun Sailor. Notices may also be published in the Laker. 5. That the Blanket Bond (Official Bonds) is approved. That such appointments shall take effect on the date hereof and shall continue for the remainder of the year or until such time as a successor is appointed by the City Council. Mayor Zerby noted that he would like a resident to take his place as the representative to the Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission because it is difficult for him to make all of the meetings because of the other Mayoral related commitments he has. Motion passed 4/0. B. Deer Management Plan 2015 Summary Report Director Nielsen stated in 2015, 16 deer were harvested as part of the Deer Management Program; 18 were harvested in 2014. He also noted the Three Rivers Park District did not conduct an aerial survey for 2015 because of the lack of snow. An aerial survey will be done for 2016. He explained that for 2015 virtually all of the deer were harvested on the west side of the City; that was unusual. The area around Christmas Lake has usually yielded several deer. Mayor Zerby stated the Rotary Club does roadside pickup along Highway 7 and he picked up along Christmas Lake Road. Three deer skulls were found alongside of the slope. Maybe weather had an impact. Director Nielsen stated the winter of 2014/2015 was relatively mild. Councilmember Woodruff stated the deer removal report does not indicate whether a hunt area was even hunted. Putting that notation on report would make it more meaningful. Mayor Zerby asked if the information in the report will be placed on the City's website. Director Nielsen responded yes. C. Review and Approve Expectations and Roles of Liaisons Mayor Zerby explained that during its December 14, 2015, meeting Council asked that an item be added to the document relating to the Expectations and Roles of Liaisons. A copy of the revised document was included in the meeting packet. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2016 Page 10 of 11 Woodruff moved, Labadie seconded, approving the Expectations and Roles of City Council Liaisons to Advisory Commissions and Commission Liaisons to City Council, as amended by Council and directing staff to circulate it to members of Council and members of the Park and Planning Commissions. Mayor Zerby stated the document had not been circulated to incoming members of Council or the Commissions for quite some time. Motion passed 4/0. Councilmember Woodruff suggested staff to prepare a package of information for incoming members of Council and the Commissions. Director Nielsen noted that a package is prepared for incoming Planning Commissioners. IL STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS A. Administrator and Staff 1. Trail Schedule Mayor Zerby noted the meeting packet contains a copy of the Trail Schedule. He stated the contractor has not started any tree trimming of the site for the Smithtown Road east sidewalk extension. Engineer Hornby explained that he has prepared a draft letter that would be sent to residents living along that section of Smithtown Road to inform them the contractor might start doing that. He has been trying to confirm that with the contractor. Staff has informed the contractor that he has to give the City a two week notice before starting that work so the City can notify the residents. Zerby stated that there has been discussion about the permit application the City submitted to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) relating to the Galpin Lake Road trail segment. The MCWD had some questions about the application. He asked if any progress has been made on that and if that could be worked on during the winter months. Engineer Hornby stated that will be resumed next week and noted his project manager has been on her honeymoon. Councilmember Woodruff asked if there is a short summary of the plan for the Smithtown Road sidewalk project on the City's website. Engineer Hornby stated the schedule is on the website. Woodruff stated from his perspective a paragraph summary would be helpful. Homby stated he will work with the Communications Coordinator on that. 2. February 5, 2016, Retreat Topics — Prioritized List Mayor Zerby noted there is a Council and staff retreat scheduled for February 5 and it will be held in the Emergency Operations Center in the public safety facility. Councilmembers ranked the topics for priority of discussion. A list of the ranked topics was included in the meeting packet. Councilmember Woodruff stated an item was added to the list after the topics were rated. Zerby stated he asked that joint powers agreement formula negotiations be added to the list. Woodruff suggested that be discussed in a separate Council work session. Zerby stated he will touch on that during the retreat. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 11, 2016 Page 11 of 11 Other Director DeJong stated the bond refunding issuance for the public safety facilities was closed on January 7, 2016. He thanked Mayor Zerby for signing a very large number of documents and the office staff for notarizing all of the documents. He also thanked Administrator Joynes, Excelsior Fire District (EFD) Board Chair Fletcher, South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Coordinating Committee Chair Gaylord, EFD Chief Gerber and the EFD Secretary Freeman for signing documents as well. He then stated staff is getting the financial system ready for 2016. Attorney Keane noted beavers breed in January and have their kits in the spring and that they are monogamous for life. B. Mayor and City Council 12. ADJOURN Woodruff moved, Sundberg seconded, Adjourning the City Council Regular Meeting of January 11, 2016, at 5:09 P.M. Motion passed 4/0. 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