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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
MONDA Y, MARCH 25, 2002
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
A.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Love; Councilmembers Garfunkel, Turgeon, and Zerby; Administrator Dawson;
Attomey Keane; Engineer Brown; Finance Director Burton; and Planning Director
Nielsen
Absent:
Councilmember Lizee
B.
Review Agenda
Without objection from Council, Mayor Love waived the reading of the Agenda and proceeded to the
only item on the Agenda for the evening.
2. DISCUSSION ON COUNTY ROAD 19 PROJECT
Engineer Brown introduced Mr. Don Stema, of WSB and Associates, and Mr. Bruce Polaczyk, Project
Administrator for Hennepin County. He noted Mr. Brad Moe, Hennepin County Right-of-Way Agent,
was not able to attend this meeting due to a conflict in meeting time.
Engineer Brown explained there were a number of significant issues pertaining to the County Road 19
project moving forward. He requested guidance from Council regarding issues of right-of-way
acquisition, streetscape, and undergrounding of utilities.
With regard to right-of-way acquisition issues, Engineer Brown explained as part of the Hennepin
Country Participation Policy, the County would be responsible for paying the cost of the right-of-way for
parcels within the City of Tonka Bay, since Tonka Bay is not a State Aid City. He also explained costs
incurred by Shorewood for right-of-way would be eligible for State Aid reimbursement. He went on to
explain the liquor store site was at issue regarding acquisition. Mr. Polaczyk stated the County was
bound to offer only an amount equal to the appraised value of the store and the property. Engineer Brown
stated, should the City of Tonka Bay not be satisfied with this amount and request Shorewood to make up
the difference between appraised value and its expectations of market value for the facility, the funds
would need to originate from a source other than State Aid dollars.
Mayor Love questioned whether the City of Tonka Bay wished to continue in the liquor store operation
jointly with the City. Administrator Dawson stated representatives of Tonka Bay had indicated an
appraisal should be completed and reviewed prior to a decision being made in that matter.
A discussion ensued regarding other options for continuing operations for a liquor store at other locations
within the City as well as options for continuation of the current liquor store operations with the City of
Tonka Bay.
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March 25, 2002
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Mr. Polaczyk explained the process regarding appraisals and the County's role in paying for
condemnation or relocation of a business. He stated the County could begin the condemnation process
for the current liquor store site as it would be quite easy to establish public need; however, he hoped the
two cities would be able to solve this issue prior to proceeding with the condemnation process.
Attorney Keane explained the process for right-of-way acquisition. Engineer Brown stated the
requirements of a cooperative agreement between the cities for continuation of the project. Mayor Love
stated he remained optimistic regarding a solution for the liquor store site.
Engineer Brown then explained issues regarding the streetscape planned for the County Road 19
intersection area being completed in conjunction with the actual construction of the roadway. He also
explained concerns related to the undergrounding of utilities in that area as the project moved forward.
Mr. Sterna commented on the plantings to be utilized in the area of construction as well as the extension
of the project to the entry of the proposed Public Safety facility.
Mr. Polaczyk stated Hennepin County was absolutely committed to the project and would be sending
introductory letters to the property owners along the County Road 19 corridor regarding possible right-of-
entry prior to initiating the right-of-way process.
Mayor Love stated he appreciated the words of commitment and positive attitude related to moving the
project forward as he believed the project to be vital to the public of the safety as well as the planned
Public Safety facility. He also appreciated the teamwork shown by the County, City staff, and
consultants. Engineer Brown also complimented Mr. Polaczyk on the extra effort he had demonstrated in
the planning of this project in the past.
3. ADJOURNMENT
Turgeon moved, Garfunkel seconded, adjourning the Work Session Meeting of March 25, 2002, at
6:58 P.M. Motion passed 4/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sally Keefe,
Recording Secretary
Woody Love, Mayor