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031102 CC Reg Min . . . " ..;r CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Love convened the meeting at 7:02 P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Love; Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, Turgeon, and Zerby; Administrator Dawson; and Planning Director Nielsen Absent: Attorney Keane, Engineer Brown, and Finance Director Burton B. Review Agenda Mayor Love reviewed the Agenda for this meeting. Director Nielsen requested an addition to Item 3B (refer to Item 3B). Administrator Dawson requested the addition of Item 9B 1, A Resolution Regarding Safety Concerns along Highway 7. Zerby moved, Lizee seconded, approving the Agenda as amended. Motion passed 5/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2002 Councilmember Lizee inquired about the technology maintenance service agreement as it pertained to Item 8B on Page 5 of the February 25, 2002, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Administrator Dawson explained proposals were being secured regarding this maintenance service agreement and were part of the action taken at that meeting. Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, Approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 25,2002. Motion passed 4/0/1, with Turgeon abstaining due to her absence at that meeting. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Lizee moved, Garfunkel seconded, Approving the Motions Contained on the Consent Agenda and Adopting the Resolutions Therein: A. Approval of the Verified Claims List B. Approval of Extension of Deadline to Comply with Notice to Remove Appellant: James and Kathryn Nelson Location: 5960 Grant Street Director Nielsen requested the addition of a statement including the large truck on the property not be moved until May 1, 2002, due to road restrictions. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2002 Page 2 of6 . C. Authorization to hire a Full-Time Liquor Store Clerk Motion passed 5/0. 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were no matters from the floor presented this evening. 5. PARKS As there was not a Park Commissioner present to provide a report, Council Liaison Lizee reported there was a lack of quorum present at the February 26, 2002, Park Commission Meeting. She stated there would be a meeting of the Park Commission on March 12,2002. 6. PLANNING Commissioner Packard reported on matters considered and actions taken at the March 6, 2002, Planning Commission Meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). 7. GENERAL A. Consideration of Contribution to Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce for 4th of July Event . Linda Murrell, Fourth of July Fundraising Coordinator and Executive Director of the Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce, requested Council give consideration of contribution to the 2002 Fourth of July Event in Excelsior. She reviewed many of the events planned to celebrate the 108th consecutive Fourth of July event, noting enhancements were being planned such as a Picnic Basket Auction and a post- fireworks event on center stage to help slow the egress of traffic from the Commons area in Excelsior. She stated all five South Lake Minnetonka member cities were being asked to consider making contributions to the celebration. Councilmember Zerby stated it was exciting to learn traffic circulation patterns were being examined and enhanced as part of the celebration for this year. Councilmember Lizee stated a great deal of effort and hard work went into planning for this celebratory event as it had grown over the years. She stated it was an event for the entire South Lake Minnetonka community to enjoy, and she would like to see this year's contribution increased by $500 from years past. Lizee moved, Turgeon seconded, contributing $2000 from the City of Shorewood to the Excelsior Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Event. Councilmember Zerby commented he believed the utilization of the contribution toward public safety services was very appropriate in working together as one community. Motion passed 5/0. Mayor Love stated he was also very pleased and appreciated all efforts undertaken for this event each . year. Ms. Murrell thanked Council for Shorewood's participation in this year's 4th of July event. . . . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2002 Page 3 of 6 B. Approval of Goals and Priorities for 2002 Administrator Dawson explained Council had reviewed a draft of goals and priorities for 2002 at a Work Session on February 11,2002. Council had concurred with the list, and he noted the goals and priorities would become a Wark Program for 2002 upon approval. Mayor Love requested Item 26, ImprOving Safety at the Intersection of Highways 7 and 41, to also extend through to the intersection at Church Road. He requested this matter be studied in a more comprehensive manner including additional roadways in that area. Turgeon moved, Zerby seconded, Approving the Goals and Priorities for the Year 2002. Motion passed 5/0. C. Recommendation of Appointments by Hennepin County Board of Commissioners to the Riley-Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Board of Managers Administrator Dawson explained two positions on the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek (RPBC) Watershed District Board of Managers would be expiring on July 30, 2002. He noted RPBC had jurisdiction in the southeastern Shorewood and included, for example, Christmas Lake. Administrator Dawson stated Susan Scribner, Minnetonka, and J. Perry Forster, Eden Prairie, were currently managers and wished to continue their service on the RPBC Board of Managers. He also explained Council could forward subsequent nominations to the County Board, provided it did so by May 28, 2002, City Council Meeting. Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, to adopt a Resolution regarding appointment to the RPBC Watershed District Board of Managers. Councilmember Garfunkel requested the opportunity to meet future candidates for nominations to various positions, prior to a recommendation being made. While he was not indicating a lack of support for these candidates, he also knew little about their positions and wished for an opportunity to meet them prior to expressing support for appointment. Mayor Love stated, without objection from Council, these candidates would be invited to a Council meeting in the future so an interview could be conducted. With permission ofthe seconder, the maker of the motion withdrew the motion on the floor. 8. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS Administrator Dawson explained Engineer Brown was absent this evening due to a training session on Emergency Management, and there was nothing further to report at this time. . . . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2002 Page 4 of6 9. REPORTS A. Administrator & Staff 1. Gideon Glen Administrator Dawson explained a Memorandum of Understanding was still in process regarding Gideon Glen. 2. County Road 19 Intersection Administrator Dawson explained progress was being made in moving the project forward. He noted steps had begun in the necessary right-of-way process regarding this project. Mayor Love stated Hennepin County Commissioner Steele had indicated support for the project, noting she was anxious to see the project kept on schedule. 3. Fertilizer Legislation Administrator Dawson reported phosphorus fertilizer legislation had successfully passed in the State Senate. He noted a change had been made to the legislation in the legislative process in that restrictions would not be placed on the sale, but on use. He anticipated this legislation, if enacted, would force makers of fertilizer to produce phosphorus-free fertilizer. He believed proposed legislation would be heard on the House floor next week. Mayor Love stated there seemed to be strong agreement in the Legislature that a problem existed regarding use of phosphorus fertilizer. He stated there might be an impact to sales in three years as a result of proposed legislation. 4. Update on East Side Fire Station Administrator Dawson reported a Task Force had been established regarding finding a location for the East Side Fire Station in the Deephaven area. Administrator Dawson stated a Shorewood Economic Development Authority Meeting would take place on March 25, 2002, with Selection of a Financial Advisor slated as part of the Agenda for that meeting. B. Mayor & City Council 1. A Resolution Regarding Traffic Safety Concerns along Highway 7 Administrator Dawson stated comments had been received from Councilmembers and other residents regarding making an official request for the Minnesota Department of Transportation to take action to improve safety in the vicinity of the Highway 7 and Highway 41 intersection. He indicated members of the Chanhassan City Staff were also in agreement with Shorewood Staff regarding making a joint recommendation to MnDOT regarding additional safety measures for this intersection. . . . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2002 Page 5 of 6 Mayor Love stated there was use for another traffic signal on Highway 7, especially at the Church Road! Minnewashta Parkway intersection with Highway 7. He stated this placement would allow for traffic to be quieted in that area. At this point in time, MnDOT had indicated there was not enough traffic in that immediate area to warrant additional signaling. Councilmember Turgeon questioned the justification required by MnDOT to warrant further consideration of additional efforts for traffic calming measures in that area. Administrator Dawson responded traffic was examined proceeding through the intersection. In addition, secondary roads feeding into the area would not indicate high enough levels of traffic to warrant further attention from MnDOT. He stated accident history was not typically the overriding factor for MnDOT, and one mile spacing between traffic signals was utilized. Councilmember Lizee stated she had spoken with representatives of the Minnetonka School District that would be very interested in supporting joint efforts with local municipalities to make MnDOT aware of the needed changes in the area. Mayor Love stated he believed pressure was put on the intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 41 as a result of speed, pressure, and tension of drivers moving from the west to east on Highway 7. Mayor Love recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 7:42 P.M. to discuss personnel matters. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Love convened the Executive Session at 7:54 P.M. Mayor Love, Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, Turgeon, and Zerby; and Administrator Dawson were in attendance. A. AFSCME Negotiations Council discussed matters pertaining to the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) negotiations. B. City Administrator's Performance Review Council and Administrator Dawson discussed issues pertaining to the City Administrator's Performance Review. Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, to close the Executive Session and return to the Regular Session of the City Council Meeting at 8:34 P.M. Motion passed 5/0. Mayor Love reconvened the Regular Session of the City Council Meeting at 8:35 P.M. 11. AFSCME LABOR AGREEMENT Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, accepting the Proposed AFSCME Labor Agreement. Motion passed 5/0. '" ~ . . . . ''t .' REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2002 Page 6 of6 12. ADJOURN Lizee moved, Turgeon seconded, adjourning the Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 2002, at 8:36 P.M. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Sally Keefe, Recording Secretary