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07-11-16 CC Reg Mtg MinCITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 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 7:00 P.M. A. Roll Call Present. Mayor Zerby; Councilmembers Labadie, Siakel, Sundberg, and Woodruff; Attorney Keane; City Administrator Joynes; City Clerk Panchyshyn; Finance Director DeJong; Planning Director Nielsen; Director of Public Works Brown; and, City Engineer Hornby Absent: None. B. Review Agenda Sundberg moved, Siakel seconded, approving the agenda as presented. Motion passed 510. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Executive Session Minutes of June 27, 2016 Siakel moved, Labadie seconded, Approving the City Council Executive Session Minutes of June 27, 2016, as presented. Motion passed 510. B. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2016 Siakel moved, Labadie seconded, Approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2016, as amended to note Councilmember Sundberg's absence at the meeting. Motion passed 510. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Zerby reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda. Woodruff moved, Siakel seconded, Approving the Motions Contained on the Consent Agenda. A. Approval of the Verified Claims List B. Crescent Beach Agreement Mayor Zerby stated the Crescent Beach Agreement states Crescent Beach is a recreational area located within Tonka Bay and on the border with Shorewood. He explained the Hennepin County property records and the Shorewood GIS (graphic information systems) records do not indicate that. The GIS records show a paper street (or fire lane) that goes through the middle of the Beach and he thought that street is the division between the two Cities. Director Brown stated it is his understanding that the fire lane is located in Tonka Bay and the ditch is located in Shorewood. Zerby asked that the location be verified and corrected in the Agreement if need be. Motion passed 510. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 11, 2016 Page 2 of 10 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Henry Miles, formerly residing at 24035 Mary Lake Trail, stated he wanted to impart a few observations and to say thank you to a few people. His remarks are as follows. "Shorewood is about families and neighbors, homes not houses, great schools, nature and water, coffee shops, a supper club and hardware store. These are the things that supported my wife and me in raising a forensic psychologist and a mathematician and software engineer. Shorewood is taffy in a pull between a major metropolis to the east, wide open developable land to the west, all but an interstate to the south, and an immovable lake to the north. For Shorewood to survive and thrive culturally it must encourage outsiders to go around and help those who pass through to do so quickly, safely and quietly. This should be Shorewood's strategy; gladly let others have the commerce and industry, the liquor stores and bars. In saying goodbye, I would like to say a few thank yous. First, to Brad Nielsen who was the first person I ever met with the City. Eighteen years ago I went to Brad with a draft of the plans for our new house and asked him for his advice and support promising that we would never request a variance. In that process, Brad and I established a trust that has never faded. Brad is a first rate professional and human being. I'd also like to thank the late Tom Geng with whom I dialogued about ideas that might have helped make the development across the street work. The City Attorney might not have approved of our conversations; too bad he'll never know what they were. Tom, like me, was an early -bird; he and I exchanged thoughts before much of the world was awake. Over the months, our dialogue evolved into a shared appreciation of history and we became a two -man book club. I miss Tom. And finally, thank you Mr. Mayor, Scott, and the City Council and the rest of the staff for suffering me. You are a credit to public service; most of the citizens of Shorewood have no idea how luck they are to have you as their representatives. Vicky and I have downsized to a townhome in Wayzata. It was one of the best decisions we ever made; smaller space, within walking distance to most everything, soon back to one car, with the freedom to travel, volunteer and write. Just this morning I published a financial article on the investment opportunities in global warming and I'm already taking in- coming from many climate deniers out there. Be sure to downsize early; there are other things to do and none of us need as much stuff. People have asked if I would put my name up for the Planning Commission or City Council on the north side of the lake. I've suggested they contact you while being careful what they wish for. I'm not sure I'd run for municipal office anyway; I've had too much fun in Shorewood just being a citizen. Thanks again for that." There was a round of applause for Mr. Miles. Councilmember Sundberg stated that she wished the City had a lot more of the Henry Miles type around. She thought his input to the City had always been respectful and that was appreciated by staff and Council. She also thought that Mr. Miles would be a great contributor in Wayzata. She thanked Mr. Miles as did Mayor Zerby. 5. PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 11, 2016 Page 3 of 10 6. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 7. PARKS A. Report by Park Commissioner Stephany Vassar on the June 28, 2016, Park Commission Meeting Director Nielsen reported on matters considered and actions taken during the June 28, 2016, Park Commission meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). 8. PLANNING A. Continuation of Appeal of Administrative Determination of Number of Boats Allowed at Nonconforming Dock Applicant: Radisson Road Easement Holders Location: 5540 Shore Road (Lot 11) Attorney Keane explained a number of issues have been presented regarding the Radisson Road easement holders' appeal of the administrative determination by the Zoning Administrator that only two boats are allowed at the nonconforming dock at Lot 11 (5540 Shore Road). It has been verified that City does have the authority to regulate docks on Christmas Lake based on the analysis he and Director Nielsen have done and by discussions with representatives from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Council is being asked to decide whether to approve the appeal or deny the appeal. He noted that taking public testimony at this time is optional. In response to a question from Councilmember Sundberg about whether or not the City recognizes Lot 11 easement, Attorney Keane explained there are regulations about the use of shoreline property. Decades ago the owners of Lot l l entered into an easement to share the use of Lot l l with owners of other nearby parcels for access to the Lake. That easement was the subject of litigation 20 years ago and the issues were settled at that time. The parcel has riparian rights and use of dockage and they are assigned privately by easement to others. Councilmember Sundberg stated she understood Attorney Keane to say that the easement must adhere to the City's shoreline regulations. Attorney Keane confirmed that and noted the easement does not create any new rights. Sundberg noted there are differing opinions about how many boats have been historically docked at the Lot 11. Some people believe there have been times when there have been more than two boats docked there. Some easement holders want the authority to dock up to a total of four boats there. Attorney Keane explained that the number of boats / boat storage units applicable to the parcel is relevant because the subject property does not have a residence on it and therefore the dock at that property is nonconforming. The City Code does not allow the expansion of a nonconforming use. The rights of usage are allowed to continue indefinitely as a nonconforming use but the usage cannot be expanded. Any finding Council makes with regard to historic use is relevant to the conclusion of what nonconformity may continue. Councilmember Siakel stated she has admired how in the past the residents around Christmas Lake have come together about complicated issues (e.g.; the mitigation of aquatic invasive species). She asked if there is any opportunity for the two opposing groups of easement holders about number of allowable CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 11, 2016 Page 4 of 10 boats to consider mediation. There are many leaders in those groups and she thought they might be able to come up with a solution that would be acceptable to the easement holders. She asked both parties to consider mediation rather than having Council make a determination about the denial of the appeal. Councilmember Sundberg noted that she thought that would be a very good thing to do if the easement holders would be willing to talk. Councilmember Labadie questioned if that would be a realistic possibility. Councilmember Woodruff expressed his confidence that there has already been discussion among the residents. He stated if there is an opportunity for them to reach a conclusion other then what has been reached to date that would be great. He then stated the City has an obligation to tell the residents what the ground rules are; the residents have asked the City to do that. Staff has made a recommendation of what they think the rules should be. Some easement holders agree with that determination and others disagree with it. Attorney Keane stated from his perspective the ground rules have been established. He explained that the City recognizes that the past usage establishing the rights of nonconformity are going to govern what the usage will be in the future for the number of allowable boats. There seems to be a factual dispute about what the historic number of boat units docked at Lot 11 was. The rules governing docks and boats are established in the City Ordinance and have been articulated by the Zoning Administrator in the appeal. Council can be the fact finder or it can give that factual dispute back to the interested parties to try and reach a conclusion and present it to Council. Ultimately Council will have to make a decision and therefore it would not be delegating its conclusion. Mayor Zerby stated there are a number of homeowners association (HOA) multiple dock owners around Lake Minnetonka as well as at least one apartment complex. He thought the easement holders can be somewhat like an HOA. He asked how the Lake Minnetonka Conservation (LMCD) rules would apply in this instance where there are multiple easement holders. Attorney Keane explained Lot 11 is a single- family lot without a residence on it. The City Ordinance currently does not include any flexibility to recognize multiple dock usage in that situation. He asked Director Nielsen to elaborate on the historic antecedents in the Ordinance. Mayor Zerby stated from his vantage point the LMCD has already done that based on what he has observed when boating around Lake Minnetonka. Attorney Keane stated the LMCD does allow multiple dock licenses in limited circumstances and the current use at Lot 11 does not fall within that category. Director Nielsen stated there are multiple dock facilities on Lake Minnetonka and they have occurred different ways. Some were grandfathered in. There are provisions for allowing new ones provided LMCD standards are met. He explained there is a lagoon in the Bounder Bridge development in Shorewood and the development was allowed to have multiple docks based on shoreline footage on the Lake. Because of insufficient footage two of the lots in the development do not have lake access. He noted that the LMCD's one boat per 50 feet of shoreline rule applies on Lot 11. He clarified that the LMCD itself does not enforce rules on Christmas Lake. Councilmember Woodruff stated the City Code does not allow a dock on a residential property that does not have a residence on it. The City Code takes precedence. The Code that requires a residential property to have a residence on it would have to be changed to allow the LMCD rules to apply. In response to a comment from Woodruff, Attorney Keane clarified that 60 day rule does not apply to an appeal of a zoning administrator's determination. It applies to applications for requests under the Zoning Ordinance. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 11, 2016 Page 5 of 10 In response to a comment from Mayor Zerby, Attorney Keane clarified that the City Code adopts by reference the LMCD rules relating to the regulation of docks. Mayor Zerby noted the LMCD Water Density Restrictions Subd. 4 states "Docks and mooring areas lawfully in existence on 513178 may continue provided the number of restricted watercraft does not exceed the number moored or docked on 513178. Restrictions apply, one of which is to secure a non - conforming use permit." Attorney Keane noted the City recognizes that. Councilmember Sundberg stated the argument is about the historical number of boats docked at the dock on Lot 11. Attorney Keane concurred. Sundberg asked how that can be verified because some people believe there have been two and others believe there have at times been three or four. She questioned the validity of any of the numbers. She noted the easement has been in place since the 1930s; that is a lot of history. Keane concurred. Attorney Keane stated Council is the fact finder. If Council wants to pursue this in an exhaustive fact finding fashion he recommended Council refer this to a hearing examiner who would create a record and allow the assemblage of all of the historic facts (e.g.; photographs, testimonies, affidavits). The facts would then be weighed and a conclusion reached. Short of doing that Council is the fact finding body on an appeal. Councilmember Labadie stated the interested parties needed to present the facts and they did so to the Planning Commission. The Commission is an advisory body and its responsibility was to delve into the facts and make a recommendation to Council which it did. Council does not have to follow the recommendation. The Commission unanimously voted to recommend denial of the appeal. She noted that she thought the parties in the audience this evening deserve an answer to the question Council has been asked to consider. Council does not need to do more fact finding. If those appealing the determination want to resubmit something then that is up to them to do. Councilmember Sundberg stated her concern is there are varying opinions about the historic use about the number of boats docked at the dock at Lot 11. She asked which party Council is supposed to believe. She noted she is not prepared to make that decision. Councilmember Woodruff agreed that the information presented is conflicting. He stated parties have presented what they have said is factual data for both sides of the argument. There have not always been four boats or always two boats docked at the dock at Lot 11. He then stated the City has adopted the LMCD regulations by reference. Failing to having any positive proof presented to Council that there is a grandfathered nonconforming use in excess of two boats the City Code states a nonconforming use cannot be increased. Allowing more than two boats at a dock on a property with 110 feet of shoreline would not be permitted; two is the maximum allowed. He noted that Council needs to adhere to the City Code; it is the law. Councilmember Sundberg noted the City Code contains provisions for grandfathering things in. She thought the City is clearly allowed to grandfather in usage for up to four boats. Councilmember Woodruff stated that is true but there is no evidence to prove what the grandfather quantity should be. Sundberg then noted no one has asked for more than four boats. Councilmember Siakel stated Council has enforced the City Code relating to number of boats and docks before and therefore it should do so again. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 11, 2016 Page 6 of 10 Councilmember Labadie asked for confirmation that the easement allowing use of that land and the use of the dock does not go away. Attorney Keane confirmed that. Labadie stated Council is just going to decide on the number of boats that can be docked there. Director Nielsen explained that the nonconforming use provision states that use can stay but it cannot be intensified. IT also states that once a nonconforming use is reduced it cannot go back. He noted that based on the information he was presented for the last several years only two boats have been docked at the dock at Lot 11. Mayor Zerby stated he does not think this situation is black and white and noted the decision Council is being asked to make is not an easy decision. Woodruff moved, Siakel seconded, denying the appeal of the administrative determination of the number of boats allowed at the nonconforming dock at 5540 Shore Road (Lot 11). Councilmember Sundberg noted she will oppose the motion based on the amount of ambiguity. Councilmember Labadie noted she will support the notion based on the interpretation of the City Code. Mayor Zerby asked Director Nielsen to comment on the application for expanded use for more than two boats. Director Nielsen stated he did not look into that because it was not an option from his perspective. Because there is no residence on Lot 11 would be reason enough not to issue a multiple dock license. Zerby stated he also thought there is a log of ambiguity with this situation and he does not think there is enough information to make a determination. Councilmember Sundberg expressed discomfort about limiting the lake use of easement holders who have that use identified in the deeds for their properties. She recommended the City Code be reviewed to ensure the Code is doing what it is intended to do. Mayor Zerby stated he does not think enforcement is done on Christmas Lake to the same extent the LMCD does it on Lake Minnetonka. Councilmember Woodruff stated the City enforces the City Code on a complaint basis. In this situation he considers the request to the City and the appeal as the complaint and therefore Council is required to act on it. Motion passed 31111 with Sundberg dissenting and Zerby abstaining. Councilmember Woodruff stated if people disagree with the City Code they should ask that the Code be amended. B. Zoning Code Text Amendment Regarding Alternative Energy Regulations Director Nielsen explained that the proposed Zoning Code text amendment regarding alternative energy regulations came about because of the City's Alternative Energy study done by Great Plains Institute. All of the applicants who applied to conduct the study indicated that wind energy was not viable for Shorewood. Great Plains recommendations focused on solar energy. The consultant made some Code amendment recommendations that would encourage the use of alternative energy. The provisions in the amendment were included in the development agreement for the Minnetonka Country Club planned unit CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 11, 2016 Page 7 of 10 development (PUD). He noted the provisions do not allow solar panels to extend above the height of the roof. Nielsen noted that staff recommends Council approve the ordinance amending the Zoning Code pertaining primarily to solar energy. Councilmember Sundberg asked that "alternative energy" be changed to "renewable energy" throughout the amendment. She noted alternative energy can include dirty technology. Councilmember Woodruff stated in Subd. 23.b.2.(e) Easements there should be a comma added after the word utility. Woodruff stated in Subd. 23.b.2.(g) Maximum Area states that the maximum area is 120 square feet for ground - mounted solar systems in residential zoning districts. He thought that is quite small. If people think that is practical from a technical perspective he is okay with it. He does have a problem with it being 20 feet off the ground as stated in Subd. 23.b.2.(a) Height. Director Nielsen clarified it can only go up to 20 feet. Director Nielsen explained there is a 15 -foot height restriction for sheds, for example, but that is measured from the grade to the mid -point between the peak and the eve. Therefore, the actual peak of a shed can be higher than 15 feet and can get close to 20 feet high. He clarified that the 120 square feet is the amount of room it takes up on the ground. Councilmember Woodruff stated he interprets the Code to mean an array can be built starting at the ground and ending 20 feet off of the ground. The footprint would be 120 square feet. From his perspective that would be a formidable structure in a residential back yard. Director Nielsen stated a shed can be bigger than that. Councilmember Siakel stated she thought some Shorewood residents have that technology. Director Nielsen noted that in the past they have been regulated similar to any other accessory building. There was consensus to in Subd. 23.b.2.(g) Maximum Area change "... limited to a maximum area of 120 square feet" to "... limited to a maximum footprint of 120 square feet ". Mayor Zerby asked if the proposed ordinance was modeled after other cities' ordinances. Director Nielsen responded it was modeled after several ordinances and language recommendations from the energy consultant. Zerby stated Subd. 23.b.2.(d) Roof Mounting states "Roof- mounted solar collectors shall be flush mounted on pitched roofs. Solar collectors may be bracket mounted on flat roofs." He noted that he has solar panels on his pitched garage roof and they are mounted on brackets. He stated he did not think flush mounted is practical in Minnesota. That would create an opportunity for water to seep in between the seams of shingles. Director Nielsen clarified that flush mounting does not mean flat against the roof. Engineer Hornby explained a lot of the newer solar technologies are not dependent on tilting the panels to a certain angle. They are efficient at the roof pitch and sit 6 — 10 inches off of the roof. Zerby asked that the wording be clarified. Zerby then stated he would prefer the height restriction in Subd. 23.b.2.(a) Height be reduced to 15 feet. Councilmember Sundberg noted she wanted to keep the maximum height at 20 feet. She explained that she wants to allow residents to attain as much economic payback as possible. Councilmember Woodruff CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 11, 2016 Page 8 of 10 concurred and noted that he had a different image at first of someone having an array mounted on stilts to get above a tree line. Sundberg moved, Woodruff seconded, Approving ORDINANCE NO. 531, "An Ordinance Amending the Shorewood Zoning Code as it Pertains to Alternative Energy Systems — Solar" subject to changing "alternative energy" to "renewable energy" throughout the amendment, adding a comma after the word utility in Subd. 23.b.2.(e) Easements, and in Subd. 23.b.2.(g) Maximum Area changing "... limited to a maximum area of 120 square feet" to "... limited to a maximum footprint of 120 square feet "; and, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 16 -051, "A Resolution Approving Publication of Ordinance No. 531 by Title and Summary." Councilmember Woodruff stated it would be interesting if a resident were to make a complaint because a solar array was as high up as 20 feet off of the ground. Motion passed 510. 9. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS 10. GENERAL/NEW BUSINESS A. Council Action on John Benjamin Proposal Administrator Joynes explained that during its June 27, 2016, executive session Council directed staff to draft language for a motion that would relay to Mr. John Benjamin the Council's position on Mr. Benjamin's proposal for development of Badger Park and surrounding properties. The proposed language would direct staff to inform Mr. John Benjamin that the City Council is not interested in pursuing any development proposal that involves the sale or conveyance of any portion of Badger Park, City Hall or the Southshore Community Center properties. It would also direct staff to cease any further expenditure of staff time and resources on proposals and amendments to existing proposals concerning the aforementioned properties. He clarified that Mr. Benjamin can still come and propose development on other parcels provided they are not related to the park area and other public property. He asked Council to pass the notion. Mayor Zerby stated he thought what Mr. Benjamin proposed was creative and very interesting. Unfortunately, it was bigger than what the City could handle and it was not practical at this time. He noted Council is interested in keeping Badger Park and the City has and will continue to make a considerable investment in the Park and the Southshore Community Center. He expressed appreciation for Mr. Benjamin's efforts and comments. Councilmember Sundberg stated if Council passes the motion she asked if it would set a precedent if someone were to propose development that would be a better fit for the City that involves those properties. Administrator Joynes clarified the motion is specific to Mr. Benjamin and noted that there were issues about the moving target and the staff resources spent dealing with that. Joynes also noted that things could change in the future. Sundberg moved, Woodruff seconded, directing staff to inform Mr. John Benjamin that the City Council is not interested in pursuing any development proposal that involves the sale or conveyance of any portion of Badger Park, City Hall or the Southshore Community Center properties and further directing staff to cease any further expenditure of staff time and resources on proposals and amendments to existing proposals concerning the aforementioned properties. Motion passed 510. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 11, 2016 Page 9 of 10 11. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS A. Administrator and Staff 1. Trail Schedule Mayor Zerby noted the meeting packet contains a copy of the Trail Schedule. Engineer Hornby explained that he has not updated the Smithtown Road East Walkway Schedule because he is waiting on the contractor to provide a revised schedule. The contractor will be submitting as change order to extend the completion date due in part to delays by other contractors and the relocation of some utility poles. The contractor has verbally indicated that it wants to have the project substantially complete by July 31. Mayor Zerby stated the quicker the project can be done the better for those residents who are inconvenienced by not being able to get to their driveways. Engineer Hornby explained that the contractor's plan is to backfill the curb and put the bituminous patching in on July 14 or July 15 noting that is weather dependent. The goal is to be able to allow residents to access their driveways over the weekend. Once that is done then a wide machine will pour the sidewalk. That would go quicker similar to the way the curb and gutter was poured. The sidewalk will keep residents from accessing their driveways again for 3 — 5 days. Staff is discussing alternative parking options for residents. Hornby noted that the project has fared well with the rainy weather. When it rained the water drained the way it was designed to drain. The contractor managed that well. Zerby asked if the fiber optic cable has been moved yet. Hornby explained that early in the day that utility company was out boring that cable to a pole so it could go up one of the new poles. Zerby stated he had been looking at Three Rivers Park District notes about the at -grade trail crossing on County Road 19 and read that utilities typically want 12 — 18 months' notice to move utility poles. Hornby noted that the utility companies were given more than 12 months' notice on this project and explained it is a matter of when a utility company responds. The problem was the utility companies did not respond when they were supposed to. 2. County Road 19 Mill and Overlay Project Director Brown explained staff had spoken with representatives from Hennepin County and the Minnetonka School District about the traffic backups on County Road 19 due to resurfacing. County Road 19 is the only route that goes through the lake area. Staff has asked the contractor to be sensitive to the angst caused by the long delays. The contractor had asked late last week if it could start at 7:00 A.M. last Saturday and staff granted the contractor that. He had heard that paving was going to be put down on July 12. Mayor Zerby stated it appears to him that the at -grade crossing construction work is done but the lights have not been put in yet. Director Brown stated he has not received any information about that and noted that electricians are very busy. Councilmember Woodruff stated he received an email earlier in the day giving an update about that project; it contained an acronym for the lights. Engineer Hornby stated the order time for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) is 8 — 12 weeks out. 3. Council Information Item — New Health Care "Drop Home" Dwelling Law Administrator Jaynes explained that during May 2016 Minnesota Governor Dayton signed into law the ability for cities to allow what is termed "drop homes" (or transitional health care units) to be placed on CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 11, 2016 Page 10 of 10 residential lots. The drop homes are designed to help people care for people with mental disabilities and short-term transitional care. The League of Minnesota Cities lobbied to allow cities to opt out of that piece of legislation if they wanted to because it conflicts to a large extent with zoning laws. The opt -out resolution will be placed on a future agenda for Council's consideration. If Council takes no action it would be in the program. Councilmember Woodruff noted Council has until September 1 to opt out. Director Nielsen noted the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on this during its July 19 meeting. Woodruff stated that 5 — 6 years ago Shorewood adopted code language that allows apartments in residential homes for family members. Other Director DeJong stated policy committee meetings will soon be starting for Metro Cities and the League of Minnesota Cities and noted that he will be on the Municipal Revenues Committee this year. Director Nielsen stated work on the new artificial turf playfield in Badger Park will start in the next couple of weeks. He then stated that the Minnetonka Lacrosse Association asked if it could have an "M" stitched in the middle of the field. He told the Association representatives that would not be a good idea. There was consensus not to have any logo on the field. Administrator Joynes stated there is a Shorewood Economic Development Authority meeting and a special Council meeting scheduled for July 14 to discuss tax increment financing (TIF) for the Oppidan project. The numbers in the current documentation will be refined slightly before then. Councilmember Sundberg noted that she has a conflict that evening. B. Mayor and City Council Councilmember Siakel noted the Excelsior Firefighters Relief Association (EFRA) funding raising dance is scheduled for Friday, July 15, from 5:00 P.M. — Midnight at the public safety facility in Shorewood. The Excelsior Fire Department is celebrating 125 years of existence this year. She encouraged people to attend. Mayor Zerby stated there is a South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD) Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for July 13. He noted he will reinforce the need for traffic law enforcement. He stated discussion about the SLMPD 2017 budget is beginning and noted there are a few gaps in the budget. 12. ADJOURN Woodruff moved, Labadie seconded, Adjourning the City Council Regular Meeting of July 11, 2016, at 8:10 P.M. Motion passed 510. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Christine Freeman, Recorder ATTEST: Sco °Zerb ,May J an Panchyshyn, Ci Clek