12-09-2019 CC WS MinutesCITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Mayor Zerby called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present. Mayor Zerby; Councilmembers Johnson, Labadie, and Sundberg; City
Administrator Lerud; Planning Director Darling; Director of Public Works Brown;
and, City Engineer Budde
Absent: Councilmember Siakel
B. Review Agenda
Sundberg moved, Johnson seconded, approving the agenda as presented. Motion passed
4/0.
2. PRE - APPLICATION SKETCH REVIEW OF A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Planning Director Darling explained that the Stoddard Company is interested in developing the
vacant parcel at the intersection of Eureka Road and Highway Seven. She stated that their
previous application was for twenty homes which the Council felt was too dense. She stated that
the newest proposal is for fourteen single family homes. She noted that the applicant has
submitted information to the City on the tax revenue and fees that will be generated for the City
with this development. She stated that he is also proposing to contribute funds for the
reconstruction of the adjacent roadways and trails as well as funds to create affordable housing
elsewhere in the City. She stated that the proposal has the homes clustered around a cul -de -sac
on the north side of the property and much of the south side of the property would be kept as
open space.
Bill Stoddard gave a brief overview of their revised proposal and his offer to contribute money for
road reconstruction and affordable housing.
Councilmember Sundberg asked about the trail ideas he is proposing. Mr. Stoddard stated that
they are proposing seventy- five - foot -wide lots which allows for the possibility of bike trail
connection in the area. Councilmember Sundberg asked if there would be sidewalks in the
development. Mr. Stoddard stated that he would like flexibility on that issue and is open to the
idea of either concrete or asphalt.
The Council discussed the advantages and desire for a walking path through the area to get
people off the roadway.
Mr. Stoddard noted that the water table is high in the area and are proposing to berm the area
between the cul -de -sac and Seamans Drive before they install the trees. Councilmember
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Sundberg stated that she is glad he is considering the water table because the City has been
having water problems lately. Mr. Stoddard noted that the houses will be slab on grade.
Councilmember Labadie asked if slab on grade housing will take care of the potential issue with
water or if there would still be flooding concerns.
Planning Director Darling stated that the developer will have to do both rate and volume control.
She noted that she has had the watershed district and the previous City Engineer look over the
plans and noted that the water flows from this site to Lake Minnewashta.
Councilmember Sundberg asked what the contribution towards affordable housing would do for
the City. City Administrator Lerud stated that he does not know because he has not really looked
into it much but suspects it will not go very far.
The Council discussed the wetland and traffic concerns at the intersection.
Councilmember Sundberg stated that she likes this sketch plan better than the last proposal.
Mayor Zerby stated that it is currently zoned for seven units and this proposal doubles that
amount.
Councilmember Labadie stated that there were residents off Seaman Drive that expressed
concerns about the height of the proposed buildings. Planning Director Darling noted that was a
different developer who was proposing bonus space. Councilmember Labadie asked how
different in height this proposal is compared to the one that had the bonus space proposed.
Planning Director Darling noted that the Pulte development was proposing three stories above
grade and this current proposal from Stoddard is two stories above grade.
The Council discussed the price range of the homes and the home - owners association.
Mayor Zerby noted that he is looking forward to getting resident feedback on this proposal. Mr.
Stoddard stated that he is planning to have a neighborhood meeting but wanted to have an
informal discussion with the Council first to get their input. He thanked the Council for taking the
time to discuss this issue.
3. RECYCLING COMMITTEE
Councilmember Sundberg stated that she thinks the Recycling Committee has done an excellent
job considering all the factors in this situation.
Communications Coordinator Moore explained how the committee got started and noted that they
have been meeting for about nine months. She introduced the members of the Recycling
Committee that were able to attend the meeting.
Joe Schneider, Recycling Committee, stated that they are here to update the Council on their
proposed plan and ask for support from the Council. He gave a brief overview of their proposal
and their concept of "Getting Greener to Protect Our Planet ".
Councilmember Johnson stated that he would like to put the Recycling Committee in touch with
his daughter and the school district because she helped create a program of using compostable
silverware.
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Councilmember Labadie suggested the Recycling Committee also look into partnering with
varying Scout troops.
City Administrator Lerud distributed the proclamation and explained ways the Council can support
it.
Councilmember Sundberg stated that she would like the City to make a moral commitment to this
issue. The Council came to a consensus that they would like to see it as a separate agenda item
and not included on the Consent Agenda on a future agenda, so it will get more attention from
the public.
4. ADJOURN
Sundberg moved, Johnson seconded, Adjourning the City Council Work Session Meeting
of December 9, 2019, at 6:58 P.M. Motion passed 4/0.
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