03-14-22 CC Reg Mtg Agenda Packet
CITY OF SHOREWOOD MEETING HELD VIRTUALLY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022
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AGENDA
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A. Roll Call
Mayor Labadie___
Siakel___
Johnson___
Callies___
Gorham___
B. Review and Adopt Agenda
Attachments
2. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is a series of actions which are being considered for adoption this evening
under a single motion. These items have been reviewed by city council and city staff and there shall be no further discussion by the
council tonight on the Consent Agenda items. Any council member or member of city staff may request that an item be removed from
the Consent Agenda for separate consideration or discussion. If there are any brief concerns or questions by council, we can answer
those now.
Motion to approve items on the Consent Agenda & Adopt Resolutions Therein:
A. City Council Work Session Minutes of February 28, 2022 Minutes
B. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2022 Minutes
C. Approval of the Verified Claims List Claims List
D. Approve Proposal from Davey Resource Group Director of Public Works Memo
Resolution 22-025
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR This is an opportunity for members of the public to bring an item, which is not on
tonight's agenda, to the attention of the mayor and council. When you are recognized, please use the raise your hand feature. Please
identify yourself by your first and last name and your address for the record. After this introduction, please limit your comments to
three minutes. No action will be taken by the council on this matter, but the mayor or council could request that staff place this matter
on a future agenda. (No Council Action will be taken)
4. PUBLIC HEARING
5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Service Recognition City Clerk/HR Director Memo
Dara Gault – Planning Commission
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6. PARKS
A. Report by Commissioner Tauer on March 8, 2022 Meeting
Park Commission Meeting
B. Christmas Lake Public Access Ordinance City Administrator Memo
Ordinance 586
7. PLANNING
A. Report by Commissioner Riedel on March 1, 2022 Meeting Draft Minutes
B. CUP for Collocation of Antennas on Existing Tower Planning Director Memo
SMJ International, LLC. (Dish Wireless) Resolution 22-026
24283 Smithtown Road
8. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
A. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Authorization for City Engineer Memo
Advertisement for Bids for Smithtown Pond, City Project 20-07 Resolution 22-027
9. GENERAL/NEW BUSINESS
A. Redistricting: Declare New Precinct Boundaries and City Clerk/HR Director Memo
Polling Place Locations Resolution 22-028
B. Approve Letter of Agreement with IPM Institute City Administrator Memo
Resolution 22-029
10. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Staff
1. Tree Sale and Organics Recycling Communications /Recycling Coordinator Memo
B. Mayor and City Council
11. ADJOURN
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Mayor Labadie called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present. Mayor Labadie; Councilmembers Johnson, Labadie, Siakel, Gorham (arrived at
6:02 P.M.), and Callies; City Administrator Lerud; Planning Director Darling; and
Director of Public Works Brown
Absent: None
B. Review Agenda
Callies moved, Siakel seconded, approving the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, and Labadie voted aye. Motion passed 4/0.
2. ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATION PROGRAM
City Administrator Lerud explained that staff had met with Energy Management Solutions about
a no cost EV Charging Station Program. He stated that following that meeting staff felt it would
be a good idea to hear their proposal and get Council direction and introduced Jody McDevitt.
Jody McDevitt, Energy Management Solutions, gave an overview of Energy Management
Solutions and their No Cost/No Risk EV Charging Station program. He noted that they have
partnered with a company called Carbon Solutions Group for the EV Charging Station program
who are headquartered out of Chicago, IL. He gave an overview of the history of EV use and its
forecasted adoption into the future and noted that every automobile manufacturer is investing in
electric vehicles. He explained some of the challenges for property owners regarding when and if
they want to install EV charging. He gave a brief summary of their proposed EV Charging
Program and noted that the City would not be obligated to pay a penny for anything because
Carbon Solutions Group will cover all capital and operational costs. He noted that there are two
potential revenue streams for the City with a monthly license fee or profit sharing. He stressed
that this is a way for the City to offer this amenity to attract and retain EV drivers with zero risk.
He reviewed the low-rate and long-term approach and how the revenue is generated. He showed
some renderings of what a charging station may look like. He stated that the City will be able to
give input on design and possible locations and noted that the City’s location will be added to the
various driver apps so people can find them. He clarified that there really will not be much work
needed from the City because Carbon Solutions Group takes care of most everything. He shared
examples of other cities that they have worked with and noted that it includes the City of Plymouth
and New Brighton. He stated that the City Council in Chanhassen is considering this at tonight’s
meeting. He stated that if the City signed an agreement today, it would probably be about six
months before they would be able to get charging stations in the ground and noted that there are
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some incentive dollars that go away on July 1, 2022, so they would be targeting getting
agreements in place prior to that timeframe.
Councilmember Gorham noted that he assumes that it will be a few years before a profit is turned
and asked if there is a typical term proposed in the agreement with the City. Mr. McDevitt stated
Carbon Solutions Group has a much longer-term vision that looks at this market with a 2030
perspective. He stated that they know in many cases that they will probably not going to make
money for the first few years. He explained that the term of their agreement is for a ten year term
with two five year renewal options.
Mayor Labadie asked if Mr. McDevitt had indicated that they would work with the City on the
actual locations of the charging stations and would be willing to put them in more than one
location. Mr. McDevitt stated that this was correct.
Councilmember Gorham asked what was needed in order to have an ultra-fast charging station.
Mr. McDevitt stated that the majority of the DC fast chargers and the ultra-fast are 480 volt, which
would essentially need a step up transformer. Councilmember Gorham asked how long it takes
for a ‘fast’ charger to charge a vehicle.
Mr. McDevitt stated that there are many variables that go into that calculation such as the type of
vehicle, the size of the battery, efficiency of the vehicle to accept the charge, and the state of
charge on the battery. He stated that when you are looking at Level Two stations, a rough rule of
thumb would be two to three hours and the faster charges may only take twenty minutes.
Councilmember Gorham stated that he is wondering how the City determines, going into the
agreement, what kind of charger is needed to attract people. He stated that he is thinking about
a charging station being located in a park and how long they would need to be there in order to
make it attractive for them. Mr. McDevitt explained that most people will pull out of their garage
with a full charge, plug in at work and get a charge, so it may only take them fifteen minutes to be
able to plug in during a lacrosse game and get enough juice to get home again because they
have essentially been ‘topping off’ throughout the day.
Councilmember Johnson stated that there are not many charging stations available up and down
the Highway 7 corridor. He stated that there are very few Level Two and no Level Three stations
and noted that if the City was looking to attract people to take advantage of the chargers, he would
look at the Level Three. He stated that if the City is looking to provide an amenity for people who
are coming to use the parks, whether they are resident or non-resident, then a Level Two charger
may work, but would not be a draw for others.
Councilmember Siakel stated that she does not have a problem with this, but would ask what its
purpose would be. She asked if it is something the City wants to put in as an amenity so people
can charge their car while they are at a sports event, or if the thought was to attract others.
Councilmember Johnson noted that he could go either way but if the City is looking to attract
others with a Level Three charging station, he did not feel that the City parks would be the correct
location for that purpose.
Councilmember Siakel stated it goes back to her original question on whether the City want to
offer it as an amenity or a service.
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Mayor Labadie noted that there few individuals with their hand raised on-line.
Jay Nygaard, 1386 Rest Point Road, Orono, noted that he may be better known as the ‘Turbine
Guy’ and explained that he is a green energy guy that also supports limited government. He
asked why they are considering using the government to install a gas station for an electric
vehicle. He noted that typically when someone gets a gas station, they buy their own land, install
their own pumps, and then sell their gas. He stated that these people are selling electricity and
making money off of it and asked why the City was considering doing it when it should be a private
entity. He stated that he feels the City could do things to help that entity succeed but explained
that he did not feel these stations should be located on City property. He stated that he would
like to know why they are going after public property to provide profit for a private corporation.
Mayor Labadie asked Mr. McDevitt to answer Mr. Nygaard’s question since they do approach a
lot of municipalities. Mr. McDevitt stated that it is an amenity that becomes a private/public type
of program. He stated that it seems to work best when there are vested parties. He stated that
the potential is there to make a little revenue and save the taxpayers a little bit of money. He
stated that it comes down to whether the City wants to show leadership in the transition to electric
mobility.
Scott Zerby, 5680 Christopher Road, stated that he has questions that probably cannot be
answered tonight such as details regarding the contract that the City would be considering. He
stated that he supports this initiative and thinks government, in the past, has had the need to steer
energy consumption and noted that she sees this as similar to the State being involved in ethanol
production for gas cars. He noted that the amount of space this would take is minimal so he does
not see this as giving a lot of resources to a private entity and sees it more as trying to inspire and
reduce the amount of impact they have on the environment. He stated that he would be in support
of this and would agree with Councilmember Johnson that there are not a lot of power stations in
the nearby vicinity.
Councilmember Johnson asked if any of the other municipalities that they have partnered with
have replaced any of their City vehicles with EV. Mr. McDevitt stated that Plymouth already had
two EV in their fleet and are adding an additional three vehicles. He stated that New Brighton is
planning to purchase some for inspection vehicles and are also looking at the possibility of various
models for their police department. He noted that Lakeville is looking at EV pick-up trucks so
cities are certainly looking to include EV in their fleets.
Councilmember Gorham asked how the rate is determined and adjusted. Mr. McDevitt stated
that Carbon Solutions Group wants to be the low-cost provider because they need the charging
stations to be used in order for them to get a return on their investment. He stated that when
developing the rate, they look at the commercial tariff of the kilo-watt hour rate plus the demand
charge.
Councilmember Gorham asked how the user knows how much they are being charged. Mr.
McDevitt stated that the app will tell them the rate and the fee. Councilmember Gorham stated
that he generally likes the idea and feels this would be something that is a good service for the
City. He stated that he would like to see an RFP for this and would like to be able to verify that
the rates they would be getting are competitive.
Mr. McDevitt stated that they will not guarantee a rate because there are too many variables, but
would hope their signed agreements with Plymouth and New Brighton would ease their minds
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about the company and that the agreement has been vetted. He stated that he could share those
agreements with the City if that would be helpful.
Councilmember Johnson asked what direction staff is looking for from the Council. City
Administrator Lerud stated that staff would like to know if this is something that the Council wants
to pursue. He stated that he thinks the next step would be reviewing the draft contract. He stated
that if the Council has a very specific desire about location he thinks Carbon Solutions Group
should be invited out to walk the area and see what may be possible.
Mr. McDevitt stated that they usually start by looking at Google Earth images because they are
able to get a lot of information from that regarding transformer locations. He stated that for
locations there is always a specific out clause for both parties. He stated that taking time and
resources to walk a site in order to say ‘maybe’ would include a lot of variables and would also
require working with Xcel.
Councilmember Siakel suggested that the Council direct staff to put together some next steps
because there are a lot of details to be sorted through.
There was a consensus from the Council to direct staff to put together some potential next
steps for pursuing EV Charging Stations in the City and bring back options for
consideration.
Mayor Labadie stressed that this is merely a discussion and no decision has been made and
explained that the Council have asked staff for additional information. She stated that they have
not committed the City to this project.
3. ADJOURN
Johnson moved, Gorham seconded, Adjourning the City Council Work Session Meeting of
February 28, 2022, at 6:55 P.M.
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted aye. Motion passed 5/0.
ATTEST:
Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Labadie called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present. Mayor Labadie; Councilmembers Johnson, Siakel, Gorham, and Callies; City
Attorney Shepherd; City Administrator Lerud; City Clerk/HR Director Thone;
Finance Director Rigdon; Planning Director Darling; Director of Public Works
Brown; City Engineer Budde; and Kendra Lindahl, Planning Consultant
Absent: None
B. Review Agenda
Gorham moved, Siakel seconded, approving the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted Aye. Motion passed.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Labadie reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda.
Siakel moved, Gorham seconded, Approving the Motions Contained on the Consent
Agenda and Adopting the Resolutions Therein.
A. City Council Work Session Minutes of February 14, 2022
B. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2022
C. Approval of the Verified Claims List
D. Approve 2022 Concession Operation Agreement
E. Approve T-Mobile Lease Amendment East Tower, Adopting RESOLUTION
NO. 22-020, “A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to Water Tower
Space Agreement with T-Mobile Central, on the City’s Water Tower located
at 5500 Old Market Road.”
F. Approve Hiring for Planning Technician Position
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted Aye. Motion passed.
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3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
Mayor Labadie noted that she wanted to make sure everyone knew that agenda item 7C was a
variance application made by her and her husband. She stated that she will turn the meeting over
to Mayor Pro-tem Johnson for that item and will not be participating in any of the discussion, nor
participating in the vote for that particular item.
Kristine Sanschagrin, 27725 Island View Road, explained that the activity locally and globally over
the last few weeks has inspired her to remind the City Council of the truth and make sure residents
have the facts. She stated that spreading disinformation causes division and mistrust. She
explained that she and her husband along with their neighbors, legally purchased a tax forfeiture
property which was forty feet of shoreline on Lake Minnetonka. She stated that a month after
they installed their dock on that property, the City cited them with a code violation because
permanent and floating docks were prohibited on empty lots. She stated that they appealed this
decision because the City Code did not prohibit a seasonal dock. She noted that the City withdrew
the citation and amended the Code to eliminate the modifiers ‘permanent’ and ‘floating’ so all
docks are prohibited on empty lots. She stated that in 2017, the City cited them under the new
Code and they filed an appeal under the prior Code language because they were grandfathered,
however the City did not allow for discussion, mediation, or a variance request. She stated that
after the City denied their appeal, the City charged them criminally, which were later dropped after
the Supreme Court sent the case back to the District Court. The City at that time pursued civil
litigation against them which they are now awaiting the decision from the Court of Appeals and
noted that a decision is expected sometime in mid-March. The City has spent tens of thousands
of dollars charging two families for putting a dock on a property where they had followed the Code.
She stated that she would like to contrast her experience with that of Mayor Labadie’s multiple
Code violations for her dock. She outlined the process thus far for the variance request and noted
that the City has received nine letters in opposition to the request, but none were made public
prior to or during the recent Public Hearing on this item. She asked the Council why some citizens
are treated differently than others when it comes to Code compliance and why they are allowing
false information to be used as evidence of support for Mayor Labadie’s variance request.
Councilmember Siakel noted that Matters from the Floor are intended for things that are not on
tonight’s agenda.
Councilmember Johnson agreed and noted that asked for guidance from City Attorney Shepherd.
City Attorney Shepherd confirmed that Matters from the Floor are reserved for matters that are
not on the agenda for tonight’s meeting. He stated that as mentioned by Mayor Labadie, she is
recusing herself from the discussion on item 7.C. and Councilmember Johnson will be serving as
‘Chair’ for that portion of the meeting and he can speak to whether or not further comment will be
allowed.
Councilmember Johnson asked if the Council should wait on other comments until they get to that
agenda item. Councilmember Siakel stated that she thinks the Council should move on and
reiterated that Matters from the Floor is for discussion about things that are not on tonight’s
agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
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6. PARKS
A. Report by Commissioner Gallivan on February 8, 2022 Park Commission
Meeting
Park Commission Gallivan gave a brief overview of the February 8, 2022 Park Commission
meeting as outlined in the minutes.
7. PLANNING
A. Report by Commissioner Maddy on February 15, 2022 Planning Commission
Meeting
Planning Commission Chair Maddy gave a brief overview of the February 15, 2022 Planning
Commission meeting as outlined in the minutes.
Councilmember Callies commended Planning Commission Chair Maddy for his handling of the
meeting on February 15, 2022.
B. Request for Time Extension to Correct Code Violations
Location: 5885 Hillendale Road
Planning Director Darling explained that this item was continued from the February 14, 2022
Council meeting to allow staff time to prepare a resolution approving the request for additional
thirty days in order to correct Code violations.
Callies moved, Siakel seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 22-014, “A Resolution
Approving a Request for an Extension to Correct A Code Violation for Property Located at
5885 Hillendale Road.”
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted Aye. Motion passed.
C. Variances for Dock
Applicant: Jennifer and David Labadie
Location: 5510 Howards Point Road
Mayor Labadie reiterated that she would not be presiding over this matter or participating in any
of the discussion. She explained that Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson would be handling this item until
its conclusion and she will resume participating in the meeting with Agenda item #8.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson explained that as mentioned by Planning Commission Chair Maddy, the
staff report will be presented by Planning Consultant, Kendra Lindahl and not City staff.
Kendra Lindahl explained that there are two variance requests for property located at 5510
Howards Point Road. The first is for a variance to allow a dock greater than four feet wide and
the second is to allow the dock to branch out within eight feet of the Ordinary High Water (OHW)
level. She made not of two typographic errors that have now been corrected that were included
in the staff report. She reviewed photographs of the existing condition and a drawing of the dock
configuration. She explained that the Planning Commission reviewed this at a public meeting on
February 15, 2022 where nine residents spoke and were a mixture of those in support and those
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in opposition. She explained that written comments received before the meeting, were sent to
the Commission and were entered into the record. She noted that the Planning Commission had
voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the variance requests. She stated that notice of the request
was sent to all property owners within five hundred feet of the property and explained that the City
received fifteen letters and e-mails regarding this request. She noted that many of the comments
were unrelated to the facts of the variance requests and explained that the Council must review
the variance that is in front of them and no other options. She shared some background
information regarding the dock which was installed on or before April of 1985. In 1989, the
property owners at that time, not the applicants, obtained a MNDNR permit to dredge the channel
to provide access to the upper lake. She noted that in 2000 the existing home was demolished
and a new home was built, also not by the applicant. She stated that the current ordinance was
adopted in 2006 and the property was purchased by the applicant in 2010. The applicants were
notified of the dock violation in October of 2021. She stated that as a result of this notice, they
submitted the variance requests that are being considered. Staff and the Planning Commission
are recommending approval of the variance requests based on the findings in the attached
resolution.
Councilmember Gorham stated that there seemed to be some confusion at the Planning
Commission and in the application as to whether this was a ‘grandfathering’ administrative
decision or a variance request. He stated that it is coming before the Council as a variance
request and asked how that determination was made.
Ms. Lindahl explained that the applicants made an assertion in the application that it was a legal
non-conforming structure, but that would have to be part of an administrative appeal and they
missed that deadline. She stated that because they missed that deadline they chose to proceed
with the variance requests which is a tool that can be used to resolve a Code enforcement
complaint.
Councilmember Gorham asked how the deadline works. Ms. Lindahl stated that within the Code,
there is a timeline in Section 104.03 that requires the applicant to submit an appeal under the
‘grandfather’ clause within a certain number of days. City Attorney Shepherd stated that he
believes it is within fourteen days. Councilmember Gorham stated that the applicants had missed
the deadline for the administrative appeal and asked if there was a decision made that they would
be appealing.
Ms. Lindahl explained that to her knowledge, there was not, but noted that she was not involved
at that time. She stated when she was brought on board, the appeal period had passed and it
was proceeding as a variance application.
City Attorney Shepherd explained that the decision they would have been appealing was the Code
violation and would have been related to the assertion that there was a lawful non-conforming
use that would negate the Code violation. He stated that there are assertions of that included in
the application, but the timeframe for an administrative appeal is shorter and the applicant missed
the deadline to appeal so this was processed by staff as a variance application.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated that over the past week, he had communicated with City
Administrator Lerud to ensure that all Councilmembers had the video of the Planning Commission
meeting made available to them or had been present for the discussion. All council members
indicated they had watched the meeting video or were present at the meeting. He stated that the
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Council will open this item up for public comments but asked that the comments be kept to specific
to the variance request in front of the Council and that comments be kept to under three minutes.
Councilmember Callies stated that there has been a public hearing on this item and the entire
Council has been able to watch the public hearing and have also read all the comments that are
attached in the packet. She stated that she did not feel like the Council needed to take additional
public input on this matter. She stated that she feels this matter has been thoroughly vetted.
Councilmember Siakel stated that she agreed with Councilmember Callies and would request
that the Council not take additional public comment on this item. She stated that she cannot
imagine that the comments will be much different than what has already been presented. She
stated that this is an opportunity for the City Council to conduct the business of the Council. She
stated that this item has had a Public Hearing and everyone was heard and given ample time to
share their input. She stated that the entire Council has either had the opportunity to participate,
sit in and listen, or watch the recording of the Public Hearing that was held at the Planning
Commission meeting. She stated that she is not sure the Council will gain much more out of
rehashing what has already been presented.
Councilmember Gorham stated that he thinks that normally that approach is a good way to
proceed, but this item is ultra-sensitive. Councilmember Siakel stated that the Council should not
be treating this any differently than they would for anybody else. She reiterated that they are here
to conduct the business of the City Council and not to rehash things that have already been given
and the community has had the opportunity to speak on this item already.
Councilmember Callies gave the example of the last Council meeting where they were
considering Strawberry Lane, they did not take additional public comment because they had
already had several meetings and this, to her, seems similar. Councilmember Gorham stated
that he would disagree with that assertion.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated that the Council had one individual during the Matters from the
Floor portion of the meeting and the Council indicated that he would be given the opportunity to
speak during the agenda item. He stated that he would like to allow that individual to have a few
minutes, if he had any new, pertinent, information to share with the Council, that they do not
already have in the packet.
Councilmember Gorham stated that he feels the Strawberry Lane issue was beaten to death with
multiple Public Hearings. He stated that he thinks that this feels like an important issue where
the Council should hear from residents. Councilmembers Siakel and Callies stated that they
disagreed.
City Attorney Shepherd stated that it is accurate that on a variance application, the Council does
not need to allow public comment, nor is there a Public Hearing requirement within State statute
at the Planning Commission level. He stated that the City Code allows for and requires public
comment at the Planning Commission level. He stated that the Planning Commission took
extensive public comment on this application which it appears that all of the Council has seen.
He stated that with that said, as pointed out by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, an individual was told
that he would be able to make comment later on the agenda and he would suggest that the
Council at least give that individual the ability to make a quick comment on the record. He stated
that the Council could then proceed with not taking any further public comments other than this
individual which would be consistent with Code and State law.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson asked Councilmember Gorham if he would be comfortable with that
approach. Councilmember Gorham stated that he would not be comfortable with that approach
and stated that he believes there are people here to speak and he would not mind asking some
follow up questions on their letters. He stated that even though the Council has the right to
approach it that way, it does not make it a good idea.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson stated that what he does not want to have happen is just a complete
rehash of the last meeting and noted that is not fair to the individuals who are waiting for the future
agenda items.
Councilmember Siakel stated that she did not believe this individual was at the Planning
Commission meeting, so she does not object to giving him the opportunity for input, but feels the
rest would be redundant and their input has already been heard.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson asked that Mr. Greg Larson be given the opportunity to address the
Council but asked him to keep his comments brief and specific to the variance requests in front
of the Council.
Greg Larson, 25535 Orchard Circle, stated that he is neither for or against this variance request.
He explained that he would argue that the City should not be in the lake ordinance business at all
and would help the Council avoid a decision that will result in accusations of hypocrisy and
favoritism. He stated that he is asking that these laws be rescinded. He noted that in 2016,
Councilmember Callies gave well-reasoned arguments on why the City should scrap lake
ordinances entirely, in a letter she wrote to the City. At the conclusions of the letter she stated,
“The City’s Zoning Ordinances stop at the shoreline.” He noted that he believes that was good
advice in 2016 and is good advice today. He stated that Mayor Labadie also seems to agree that
these laws are unneeded and noted that the reasons behind the variance requests are so broad
that they apply to every dock on the lake. He stated that an ordinance in which everybody is, by
precedent, allowed a variance, is an ordinance that needs to be dumped. He stated that if the
purpose of the law is to protect the lake from the incursion of docks, he felt that cow left the barn
years ago. He stated that tossing these ordinances will not leave the lake unprotected because
the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District is charged by the legislature for regulating the lake
and they have a reputation of fairness and also has technical expertise and resources to do so.
He stated that he believes dumping lake and dock ordinances will save the City money and
explained that the City has spent over $100,000 on legal fees associated with prosecuting a family
for an alleged violations that is no more serious than this violation. He reiterated his request that
the City ditch these laws and devote the City’s resources to doing real City business such as
plowing snow, fixing pot holes, and enforcing speeding or reckless driving laws. He stated that it
appears as though the City is on one-hand spending more than $100,000 to enforce this law on
one family and twisting themselves in knots in an attempt to justify a variance for someone else.
He stated that if the inconsistencies cannot be explained, he feels that makes his case. He stated
that the best argument for scuttling this unneeded law is that nobody cares if a dock is three feet
or four feet wide and noted that there are probably very few individuals who know about the law
and more than a few are likely in violation of it. He asked why it was okay for the City to waste
time and money for laws that nobody cares about, do not contribute to the common good, are
expensive to regulate, and unfairly enforced.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson reiterated that he had asked that comments be kept very specific to the
variance requests before the Council and asked that the conversation come back to the Council.
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Councilmember Callies stated that the letter referenced by Mr. Larson, was one she wrote as an
individual in 2016, and is completely unrelated and irrelevant to the current situation. She stated
that she does not know the individual who presented the letter and if they had looked into this
further, they would see that she, in fact, lost that argument. She clarified that although she is an
attorney, the letter referenced by Mr. Larson was not advice, nor was the letter written on official
attorney letterhead.
Councilmember Gorham explained that one of the reasons he had asked a question in the
beginning of this discussion was because there is a lot of noise in the application about the
‘grandfathering’ status of the dock. He stated that he did not think any of that really mattered and
wanted to focus the discussion on the variance requests in order to eliminate all the noise. He
stated that he would like to understand a bit more about the hardship of moving the dock out and
does not understand the hardship of the width of the middle section. He stated that it does not
appear as though the minimum is being done.
City Attorney Shepherd stated that the standard for the variance is ‘practical difficulty’ and not
‘undue hardship’, which was a previous standard that is no longer in place. He stated that
references to undue hardship are not applicable. Councilmember Gorham confirmed that a
practical difficulty cannot be an economic hurdle. City Attorney Shepherd agreed that the practical
difficulty cannot be primarily economic.
Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson explained that, in this case, extending the dock would go into
substandard soils and would extend into the dredged area that allows other residents to get their
boats in and out of the lagoon. Councilmember Gorham asked where the dredged area was
located. Councilmember Siakel stated that the dredged area is in the center of the lagoon.
Councilmember Gorham asked why the applicant would not just move the sides that are in
violation up further. Ms. Lindahl explained that the information from the dock experts that was
provided by the applicant is that the location of the slips that are near the shoreline is located
there due to the soft shoreline and shifting those back in order to meet the setback from OHW,
will require it to be shifted into unstable soils which would make the dock unsafe.
Jennifer Labadie, applicant, stated that she thinks the substandard soils are described thoroughly
in the affidavits that were attached to the staff report. She that these were submitted by two dock
experts who have decades of experience in the dock installation and removal industry who both
stated that, in their opinion, moving the dock backwards would potentially compromise the stability
and safety of the dock. She stated that they have relied on their expertise and explained that they
had installed and done repair work. She explained that this dock is not one that a regular person
could install, remove, or perform repair work on and noted that a crane and a barge would be
required.
Councilmember Callies stated that one of the issues that has come up is the question of whether
this request is unusual other than that the applicant happens to be the Mayor of the City. She
stated that the issue of a variance being applied for in response to an enforcement action she
does not believe is all that unusual and asked for input on that from staff and Planning
Commission Chair Maddy.
Ms. Lindahl stated that this is correct. She noted that she has been a planner for thirty years in a
number of cities and it is very common to apply for a variance to try to resolve a code issue. She
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stated that she cannot speak specifically to how frequently it has been done in Shorewood, but
can state that it is a tool that is very frequently used in other cities.
Planning Commission Chair Maddy stated that nine years ago, the Planning Commission did not
give many variances because they were under the ‘undue hardship’ State laws and not practical
difficulties. He stated that since that time, it has been changed and they have recommended
more variances for situations like this. He gave the example of a variance that was granted for
the home being too narrow according to the Code, but it made sense to allow it for the same
reasons in this case, because it is a unique situation.
Councilmember Siakel agreed that the City has given variances and does not see why the Council
would deny this request. She stated that if you look at most of the people who spoke on this issue
at the Public Hearing as well as the individual who spoke tonight, very few of their comments
pertained to the issue at hand. She stated that most of the comments have been philosophical,
emotional, personal, and to a certain degree, been kind of nasty. She stated that many of the
comments are about other issues that are completely unrelated to the question in front of the
Council which is whether this request meets the practical difficulty to issue a variance. She stated
that the soils are unstable in the lagoon area, there is a dredged channel, and they would have to
take the dock out into a dredged channel which would impede traffic for everyone else in the area.
She stated that this issue has become emotional, personal, and appears to be retaliation from
people who did not get their way on a different issue. She stated that if the Council is truly looking
at the facts at hand and the request, she does not see how the Council would deny it because it
meets the State statute of practical difficulty. She suggested that the Council remove the emotion
from the question that is in front of them. She stated that she believes this requests meets the
State statute of practical difficulty.
Councilmember Callies stated that she agreed and this is talking about use of the property in a
reasonable manner. She stated that she feels it would be ridiculous to say that the dock has to
be removed or that they cannot have a dock there. She stated that the criteria for approving the
variance have been satisfied in this case, based on her review of all of the information that has
been provided.
Councilmember Gorham stated that it seems like there could be a practical difficulty in this
situation, but for him, it is a bit unclear as to the nature of the soils and where they are within the
dock area. He stated that he would like to hear from the experts on this issue and reiterated that
it does not appear that the minimum has been done.
Siakel moved, Callies seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 22-021, “A Resolution
Approving Variances for an Existing Dock on Property Located at 5510 Howards Point
Road.”
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, voted Aye. Gorham voted Nay. Labadie
abstained. Motion passed 3-1-1.
8. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
A. Strawberry Lane: Final Design Direction, City Project 19-05
Mayor Labadie returned to the meeting.
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City Engineer Budde gave a presentation regarding the final design direction for Strawberry Lane.
He gave a brief overview of the timeline of activity related to this project and noted that during the
in-person Open House meeting in November of 2021, there was consensus for a need of a six-
foot wide sidewalk against the eastern curb, minimizing impacts to yards and trees by reducing
the proposed street width by two feet. He noted that staff is still recommending the twenty-six
foot road width, and shifting the alignment on the south end. He noted that through the months
of March and April, staff will try to negotiate for the easements in order to shift the alignment and
plan to return to the May 9, 2022 Council meeting if they are unable to come to a reasonable
negotiation which would require direction from Council on pursuit of the other alignment, going
through condemnation, or to adjust the project schedule. He gave an overview of the properties
affected by the alignment and the difference between a roadway easement and drainage and
utility easements. He noted that the City would like to acquire some roadway easement as a kind
of sight triangle to allow for the curve radius of the roadway at the south end of Strawberry, but
there are other areas along this section where a drainage and utility easement could be acquired
rather a roadway easement. He explained that there are two properties that he will need to
negotiate easements and noted that he has reached out to one who seems to be willing to discuss
the issue. He noted that for the other property, he has been able to speak to some of the property
owner’s grandchildren, but not the property owner. He noted that Alternate 1 and Alternate 2
would require an easement and if they were unwilling to negotiate could eventually lead to
condemnation. He noted that in addition to the properties he has mentioned on the south side,
there are other properties that the City has to pursue easements and could also potentially end
in condemnation. He stated that staff is recommending proceeding with pursuit of the six foot
wide sidewalk, a twenty-six foot wide roadway with curb and gutter, and with Alternate 2, which
is the western alignment on the south end and plan to update the Council at their May 9, 2022
meeting for final direction. He stated that the resolution was not worded as precisely as he would
like and suggested a language change, deleting the last sentence of the last ‘whereas’ and the
final ‘whereas’ would be to state it that if condemnation is required, staff shall provide an update
on the final alignment of the area south of Lake Minnetonka Trail by May 9, 2022.
Councilmember Callies asked if pursuing the drainage and utility easements rather than roadway
easements was adequate and if it was a good idea. City Engineer Budde stated that it is a
compromise and is to minimize as much of the impact as possible for the property owners. He
stated that it is in the best interest of the City to acquire some permanent easement and a drainage
and utility easement would satisfy that need from the City. He stated that if something permanent
is not done, the City would still need temporary easements or right of entry from those property
owners in order to be able to construct the project.
Councilmember Callies stated that it is unfortunate because that option, it kind of pits neighbor
against neighbor and noted that in order to complete this project, the City will have to acquire
easements. Councilmember Siakel thanked City Engineer Budde for coming back with more
information for the Council. She noted that she is comfortable with what has been presented.
Councilmember Johnson stated that his only concern is whether the Council is leaving themselves
enough time and does not want the City to paint itself into the proverbial corner. Councilmember
Siakel stated that was how she felt in the past, but is at the point now where she thinks the Council
needs to put some trust in staff to go out and get the details done in order to pull it all together
City Engineer Budde explained that what he is trying to do is set things up so there could be tree
removal done in the fall of 2022 along with some utility relocations so that when construction
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season starts in 2023, the City will be able to really make progress and get this project done by
the start of school.
The Council discussed the adjusted resolution language and potential other adjustments so they
do not absolutely commit to the western alignment.
City Engineer Budde stated that his understanding is that the Council is directing him to pursue
the western alignment up to the point where things would have to move to condemnation. He
explained that if it gets to that point, he will come back before the Council to discuss the options,
including pursuit of condemnation, moving forward with the eastern alignment, or changing the
project schedule.
Siakel moved, Johnson seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 22-022, “A Resolution
Providing Final Design Direction for Strawberry Lane, City Project 19-05, with the
adjustments as recommended by City Engineer Budde.”
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted Aye. Motion passed.
B. Birch Bluff Road: Draft Scoping Document and Communication Plan, City
Project 21-01
City Engineer Budde gave an update on the Birch Bluff Road project and reviewed the project
timeline activities. He noted that the drainage is fairly challenging in this area and gave an
overview on the storm sewer, ponding, watermain, street reconstruction, and possible
sidewalk/trail plans. He reviewed the next steps of holding a public informational meeting in mid-
March or early April and noted that he is also happy to meet with any residents who would like to
discuss the project. He stated that ideally staff will be back in front of the Council to finalize the
scoping document in April, with final design approval in mid to late April. He stated that staff has
created a document that helps tracks the project process and decision chart and their intent is to
help manage expectations on the decision timeframes for staff, Council, and residents. He stated
that it also shares what information they know and what information they do not know and
identifies when resident engagement is most effective.
Councilmember Gorham asked what the current street width is for Birch Bluff Road. City Engineer
Budde explained that it is rural and is about twenty-two to twenty-four feet wide. Councilmember
Gorham asked why staff was recommending twenty-six feet in this case. City Engineer Budde
stated that it is being recommended for many of the same reasons as they are for Strawberry
Lane. He gave examples of trying to provide fire and emergency access, that twenty-six feet is
the current standard for road width, allows a balance and some on-street parking.
Councilmember Siakel stated that City Engineer Budde has been very active in engaging
residents in beginning to talk about this project. She stated that she lives on this street and
welcomes these proposed improvements. She stated that a number of her neighbors are in favor
of City water and the improvements that come along with it. She asked if there were areas of
Birch Bluff where the road may have to be narrower than twenty-six feet because of the
topography and geographical constraints.
City Engineer Budde stated that meeting status will be discussed later on tonight’s agenda, on
whether this meeting would be an in-person event or virtual.
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Mayor Labadie asked if City Engineer Budde preferred how the Open House meetings are to be
held and if either way has a benefit or drawback. City Engineer Budde stated that he felt that the
face-to-face meetings help residents engage with each other a bit better and is more
neighborhood building. He noted that it also seems to help create a consensus by having people
in the room talking to their neighbors. Councilmember Johnson stated that he felt the comments
coming out of the in person meeting versus the virtual meeting were much more positive.
Mayor Labadie suggested that the Council table this decision and bring it back for discussion after
item 9.C.
Labadie moved, Siakel seconded to table Agenda Item #8.B. with the intent to discuss it
later in the meeting following item #9.C.
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted Aye. Motion passed
C. Approve Plans for Lift Stations 7, 9, and 10 and Authorize Advertisement for
Bids, City Projects 20-12 and 21-08
Public Works Director Brown explained that the City has three lift stations that are being combined
this year to be bid. He explained that the pandemic caused the City to postpone work on Lift
Stations 10 and 7. He stated that because they were postponed, they ended up incorporating
them into the 2022 Capital Improvement Program. He gave a brief overview of the locations of
Lift Stations 7, 9, and 10 and explained the function of a Lift Station. He noted that the City had
received bids in July of 2021 for Lift Stations 7 and 10, however, they were rejected because they
appeared to be inflated. He stated that the plans and specifications have already been approved
for Lift Stations 7 and 10, so only Lift Station 9 needs that approval.
Siakel moved, Labadie seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 22-023, “A Resolution
Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorize Bidding for the Lift Stations 7, 9, and
10 Rehabilitation Project, City Projects 20-12 and 21-08.”
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted Aye. Motion passed
9. GENERAL/NEW BUSINESS
A. Accept Quote for Integrated Pest Management Plan
City Administrator Lerud explained that at the conclusion of the January 24, 2022 work session,
the Council directed staff to contact firms to assist the City in development of an Integrated Pest
Management Plan. He explained that staff put together an RFQ and sent it out to nine entities
and the City received three quotes. Staff is recommending that the City accept the quote and
alternate quote from IPM Institute and noted that if approved, staff will bring back a contract for
consideration at a future meeting.
Councilmember Gorham explained that one of the things he liked about the quote from Bolton
and Menk was the training that they included and they appeared to know the City the best. He
stated that if the City accepted IPM, he asked how much training there will be. He stated that he
believes the critical piece in making this successful is the relationship with the consultant and
Public Works.
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City Administrator Lerud explained that part of their proposal is that they will come to the City and
do an audit of all of our sites. He stated that each site will be graded and from that information
they will bring recommendations. He stated that he has confidence that both Davey Resource
Group and Bolton and Menk could also do the work but staff felt that since they work with the City
in other capacities they wanted to keep this separate from those duties.
Councilmember Gorham asked if IPM would continually be reporting back to the City. He
explained that he wants to make sure that seven years from now the City does not have another
letter saying that this was never really implemented. He stated that he does not want to have a
report with no follow up. City Administrator Lerud assured Councilmember Gorham that there will
be follow up and it is part of the program and noted that he will handle things from the City side.
Councilmember Callies stated that one of the things she thought was interesting from the IPM
report was the discussion of the City’s goals in terms of pesticide reduction and considering the
trade-offs and costs. She stated that she thinks this is a balanced approach to achievable goals
and best management practices.
City Administrator Lerud stated that the long-term emphasis is to minimize and, if possible,
eliminate the use of systemics or other pesticides.
Callies moved, Johnson seconded, Accepting the quote from IPM Institute for an
Integrated Pest Management Program and direct staff to bring back and agreement to a
future Council meeting.
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted Aye. Motion passed.
Mayor Labadie reminded the Council that the best practices for pollinators workshop runs March
1-3, 2022. She noted that she is planning to attend and can give updates for those that are unable
to attend.
B. COVID Testing Policy
City Administrator Lerud explained that earlier this year, the Council directed that a COVID testing
policy by brought to this meeting for Council consideration. He explained that the policy included
in the packet was drafted after reviewing similar policies from several larger organizations. He
gave an overview of the policy and noted that, at this time, staff is recommending against adopting
the policy. He stated that there are few, if any, cities that are the size of Shorewood who have a
testing policy in place and many that have been adopted in larger cities have expired.
Councilmember Callies stated that she would be in favor of a vaccination requirement as opposed
to a testing policy. She stated that she understands the issues that were raised in the memo, but
in her mind, the vaccine is the first step in terms of this, and felt that this was coming a little late.
She stated that she is concerned about how quickly the City would be able to act if the situation
were to change. She stated that she does not really see a point in doing anything right now.
Councilmember Siakel stated that she agreed with Councilmember Callies and agreed that this
feels a little late. City Administrator Lerud asked the Council if they would like staff to come back
with a policy that states this so the Council can be ready to adopt it should things change, rather
than doing nothing.
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There was consensus of the Council to direct staff to bring back the policy so they are
ready if the situation changes, so it can be implemented more quickly, if needed in the
future.
C. Review Status of Meetings
City Administrator Lerud stated that at the January 10, 2022 meeting the Council adopted a
resolution which called for meetings in the City to be held virtually in response to the COVID-10
Omicron variant. He explained that resolution will expire on February 28, 2022 if the Council
takes no further action. He stated that staff is recommending that the Council adopt version two
of the proposed resolution that extends virtual meetings to March 5, 2022.
Councilmember Siakel stated that she would be in favor of leaving virtual meetings in place
through the month of March and move to in-person meetings beginning in April. Mayor Labadie
stated that she is anxious to get back to in-person meetings. Councilmember Gorham stated that
he feels the meetings are more effective in person but would support beginning them in April.
Councilmember Siakel suggested that the Council just say that anything that takes place after
April 1, 2022 takes place in-person. City Administrator Lerud stated that if this is what the Council
would like to do, they would be adopting the second resolution but changing the date from March
5, 2022 to April 1, 2022.
Siakel moved, Johnson seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 22-024, “A Resolution
Resuming In-Person Meetings of the City Council and Advisory Commission, with the
effective date changed, as discussed to April 1, 2022”
City Attorney Shepherd noted that there are two versions of the resolution that were included in
the packet and suggested that the Council adopt the first version with the date change, as
discussed.
Amended motion by Siakel, seconded by Johnson, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 22-024, “A
Resolution Acknowledging the Omicron Variant Surge of the COVID-19 Health Pandemic
Impacting In-Person Meetings of the City Council and Advisory Commission, with the
effective date amended to April 1, 2022.”
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted Aye. Motion passed.
Item #8.B. Birch Bluff Road: Draft Scoping Document and Communication Plan, City
Project 21-01 – continued….
Mayor Labadie noted that if the City wants to hold an Open House they now need to respect the
motion that was just made to begin in-person meetings starting April 1, 2022. She stated that it
could be held virtually earlier than that, but City Engineer Budde has stated that, in his opinion,
Open House meetings are more effective when done in-person.
There was consensus to hold the Birch Bluff Open House on April 6, 2022.
Councilmember Callies stated that at the retreat, the Council had talked about putting signage up
on project areas and asked if the City was still thinking about doing that. Public Works Director
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Brown stated that he and City Engineer Budde have been talking about those signs and once the
frost is out of the ground, they will be come back with signs for Council approval which will be put
up for several upcoming projects. He stated that the Council should see a draft sign at their next
meeting.
10. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Administrator and Staff
Public Works Director Brown stated they are ready to place an order for the reviewed City signs
that shows the census numbers. He stated that they have talked about going back to the standard
signs that are seen in most communities that have the name of the city and the population. He
reviewed the locations throughout the City where these signs will be placed. He reiterated that
they are getting ready to make the order and asked if the Council had any opinion on the removal
of the tag line. He stated that the City has opted to follow the State guidelines for the seasonal
weight restrictions and noted that the weight restriction map is posted on-line.
City Engineer Budde stated that the City has heard back from the Army Corps of Engineers on
the Smithtown Pond project and have essentially permitted the project, which means that project
will be coming before the Council sometime in the next month.
City Clerk/HR Director Thone stated that the Council had tabled item 8.B. and continued, however
the Council did not make another motion on that item and asked City Attorney Shepherd if a
motion would be required.
City Attorney Shepherd stated that a motion was not required because it was a consensus matter
regarding setting a date.
City Clerk/HR Director Thone stated that they are in the final stages of redistricting and have
submitted the proposed plan to the County which will come before the Council on March 14, 2022.
She stated the legislative district was split so there is now 45A and 45B which will require the City
to make a precinct for 45B. She stated that they are also proposing to decrease from four
precincts to three precincts.
B. Mayor and City Council
Councilmember Gorham noted that he is planning to attend the pollinators workshop virtually. He
congratulated the Minnetonka Girls Hockey Team for finishing second place in the State
tournament.
Councilmember Johnson congratulated the Minnetonka Men’s and Women’s Alpine Skiing
Teams because they both won the State tournament.
11. ADJOURN
Gorham moved, Johnson seconded, Adjourning the City Council Regular Meeting of
February 28, 2022, at 9:21 P.M.
Roll Call Vote: Johnson, Siakel, Callies, Gorham, and Labadie voted Aye. Motion passed.
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ATTEST:
Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 22-025
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP FOR
PROFESIONAL ARBORIST SERVICES
WHEREAS, the city has an ongoing need to have professional arborist services to
assist in the proper management of the city’s tree canopy and forestry resources; and
WHEREAS, Davey Resource Group, Inc. has successfully provided said services for
the city previously; and
WHEREAS, staff has solicited an updated proposal for the year 2022; and
WHEREAS, Davey Resource Group has provided an updated service proposal and
staff has reviewed said agreement and found it to be in order;
NOW THEREFORE, IT RESOLVED: by the City Council of the City of Shorewood
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hereby accepts the proposal provided by Davey Resource Group, Inc. dated March 14,
2022.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 14th day of
March, 2022.
__________________________
Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
5A
MEETING
TYPE
Regular
City of Shorewood Council Meeting Item
Title/Subject: Service Recognition:
Dara Gault, Shorewood Planning Commission
Meeting Date: Monday, March 14, 2022
Prepared by: Sandie Thone, City Clerk/HR Director
Reviewed by: Marie Darling, Planning Director
Background: The city has a need for citizens to serve on advisory committees to the city
council. Pursuant to Shorewood City Code Chapter 201, the Shorewood Planning Commission
was established to be the city planning agency authorized by MN Statute and is advisory to the
City Council. The Commission consists of five members who must be current residents of
Shorewood. Terms of appointment commence on March 1 and terminate on the last day of
February and run for three (3) years. The Planning Commission shall have the powers and
duties given to city planning agencies, generally by law, including the authority to conduct public
hearings.
Planning Commissioner Dara Gault served on the Planning Commission from 2019 through
2022. Commissioner Gault provided significant perspective on planning items, code
amendments, and consistently provided thoughtful feedback. Staff and council are grateful for
his years of service. Commissioner Gault has been a pleasure to work with. Thank you,
Commissioner Gault!
The Shorewood City Council recognizes and expresses appreciation to Dara Gault for his
service on the Shorewood Planning Commission and his dedication to the community.
No Formal Action Requested.
Connection to Vision/Mission: Consistency in providing residents quality public services, a
healthy environment, a sustainable tax base, and sound financial management through
effective, efficient, and visionary leadership.
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services, a healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and
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City of Shorewood Council Meeting Item
6B
Title/Subject: Christmas Lake Public Access Ordinance
Meeting Date: March 14, 2022
MEETING
Prepared By: Greg Lerud, City Administrator
TYPE
REGULAR
Reviewed By: Jared Shepherd, City Attorney
Attachments: 1986 Agreement to establish a public access, 2015 cooperative
operation and maintenance agreement with the DNR, lake carrying capacity
information, Christmas Lake boat launch analysis, Christmas Lake boat census,
Ordinance No. 586
Background: City staff has been engaged in wide-ranging discussions with
representatives of the Christmas Lake Homeowners Association (CLHA) over the last
year about the public access area. In 1986, the city signed the first agreement with the
MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create the public access, and then in
2015 signed a 20-year cooperative operation and maintenance agreement with the
DNR.
The city is responsible for maintenance of the parking lot and surrounding area, with the
DNR responsible for the boat launch and adjoining dock. The city has a long-term
working relationship with the CLHA on the landing area as well as working together to
control invasive species. Short of the 2015 agreement with the DNR, the city has not
done any comprehensive look at the landing area to evaluate changes in the last 35
years.
Some of the items of this review includes evaluating the parking area, drafting an
ordinance for the boat landing rules, reviewing literature regarding safe number of boats
on a body of water, increasing available parking in the landing area, controlling Aquatic
Invasive Species, and working with Christmas Shores HOA on acquiring property.
Christmas Lake is 267 acres, of which 77 acres are littoral (less than 15 feet deep)
meaning the area available for recreational boating use is closer to 200 acres. The
CLHA has expressed concern about the number of “near misses” on the lake, as well as
some actual accidents. Boating use on Christmas Lake as changed since the 1986
agreement was signed. In addition to an initial limit of 25 horse powered boats that
expired in 1993, increases in the popularity of personal watercraft such as kayakers,
paddleboarders as well as surf wake boaters have increased usage on the lake.
There is some literature (two examples are included with this memo) about safe levels
of boat activity on lakes. Density differs depending on the lake, but both studies identify
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services, a healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and
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the average safe level of boat activity, for lakes where there is a variety of boating uses,
like Christmas Lake, as 20 to 30 acres per boat.
Also attached to the memo is a census for watercraft of all types “housed” on Christmas
Lake. The 2021 count is 319. Additionally, an access analysis was provided by the
CLHA for high use dates. There have always been seven vehicle/trailer parking places
in the public access. As you can see from the analysis, there are many days where the
number of launches exceed the number of parking places. On those days, boats are
launched and then the vehicle leaves and parks at nearby parking lots.
The public access creates an obligation on the part of the city to provide access to
Christmas Lake for the public. However, that access should not be interpreted as
unlimited access to the lake. Competing interests such as the need to control invasive
species, preserving the lake ecology, as well as providing as safe environment as
possible for the lake users regardless if they are in personal watercraft, non-motorized
boats, or speed or wake boats should factor into the number of watercraft that can be
on the lake at any given time.
Indeed, the city has previously recognized the desire to limit the number of boats
launching at one time through a couple of actions; first, the original agreement between
the DNR, City, and CLHA called for seven parking spots. Second, parking was/is
prohibited on Merry Lane. It was recognized that if a prohibition was not done, overflow
vehicles and trailers would have regularly parked on Merry Lane. That initial concern is
now being realized by the number of trailers parking farther away after launching.
The ordinance as proposed would limit access to launching to the number of parking
spaces available in the lot - seven. To that end, the CLHA has paid for installing a
remote control on the gate so the access can be controlled during AIS inspection hours.
The inspectors are at the landing every day from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access
outside those hours will not be controlled. As the launch information shows, however,
most launches will be covered by this schedule. It is important to know that if the
ordinance is adopted, it will apply equally to residents on Christmas Lake.
This matter was presented to the Parks Commission at their February 8 meeting, and
after a discussion they recommended the City Council approve the ordinance. They
also recommended that the city address concerns from neighboring properties about
truck/trailers having to back up on Radisson if the parking area was full. Staff has
looked at signage options that include an electronic sign at the intersection of Radisson
and Merry Lane that would inform drivers of the number of available spaces, signage
that indicates there is a cul-de-sac at the end of Merry Lane that would allow trucks and
trailers to turn around, and working with the CLHA on activating the camera at the
landing that could be viewed online – giving real-time information to potential landing
users.
Financial or Budget Considerations: Minimal additional expenses. The CLHA has
paid for modifications to the gate, and the inspectors from Waterfront Restorations, who
perform the boat inspections and cleaning, have agreed to control access as part of
their duties while they are at the landing.
Options: The city council can pass the ordinance as presented, modify in any way,
request staff gather additional information and bring back to a future meeting, or not
pass the ordinance.
Recommended Action: It has been over 30 years since the city has taken a
comprehensive look at the landing and how it functions. The review started last year
with the variance to relocate the AIS cleaning equipment to provide an additional on-site
parking stall and improved drainage. This proposed ordinance looks to improve safety
for the lake users, and staff recommends passage as presented by simple majority.
Next Steps and Timeline: If the ordinance adopted, the ordinance will be published,
and staff will continue to evaluate sign and communications options with the plan to be
implemented before the busy part of the boating season.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 586
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 902.05, SUBDIVISION 4 OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE CHRISTMAS
LAKE BOAT LANDING AND ADJACENT PARKING LOT
The City Council of the City of Shorewood ordains as follows:
902.05, Subd. 4. Christmas Lake Boat Landing.
a. The Christmas Lake boat landing/public access and parking lot (the “Christmas Lake Landing” or
the “Landing”) shall be considered a city recreation area, and subject to the general rules and
regulations of city park and recreation areas.
b. Boats launched from City property, including the Christmas Lake Landing must meet all
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
c. No person shall leave, store, abandon, or otherwise cause to remain any fish house, shelter,
dark house, boat, trailer overnight in the Christmas Lake landing area, except as permitted in
Section g, or by permission from the City of Shorewood.
d. Parking is prohibited except in designated parking spaces, except during launching and removal
of the watercraft from the water, and except while watercraft or trailers are being inspected or
decontaminated for aquatic invasive species.
e. Vehicles may only enter the Christmas Lake landing area if there is a designated parking spot
then available in the landing area for the vehicle, or the vehicle and its trailer if the vehicle is
towing a trailer. Vehicles without a trailer must first park in a spot intended for vehicles without
trailers, if one is available, though they may park in a parking spot intended for vehicles with
trailers, if none are available.
f. All vehicles and trailers must park at the landing in a manner that does not obstruct the
equipment used to inspect or decontaminate watercraft or trailers for aquatic invasive species
or disrupt or make unreasonably difficult the ability to inspect or decontaminate watercraft or
trailers, or the ability to launch or retrieve watercraft. Nothing in this ordinance prevents or
limits the ability to use, store or leave at the Christmas Lake Landing trailers, mats or other
equipment used to inspect or decontaminate boats or trailers for aquatic invasive species at the
landing.
g. All bait disposed of at the Christmas Lake landing shall be disposed of in a manner that complies
with all State of Minnesota laws and regulations.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption and publication.
Passed this ____ day of _____________, 2022.
_____________________________
ATTEST Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
______________________________
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 7:00 P.M.
DRAFT MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Maddy called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Maddy; Commissioners Eggenberger, Riedel, Huskins and Holker; Planning
Director Darling; and, Council Liaison Siakel
Absent: None
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Huskins noted that on his copy of the agenda he is marked as absent.
Planning Director Darling explained that she thought he was not going to be in attendance tonight.
Riedel moved, Huskins seconded, approving the agenda for March 1, 2022, as amended.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – all. Motion passed 5/0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 15, 2022
Huskins moved, Riedel seconded, approving the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
of February 15, 2022, as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Eggenberger, Huskins, Riedel, Maddy. Motion passed 4/0/1 (Holker
abstained).
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR - NONE
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Maddy explained the Planning Commission is comprised of residents of the City of
Shorewood who are serving as volunteers on the Commission. The Commissioners are
appointed by the City Council. The Commission’s role is to help the City Council in
determining zoning and planning issues. One of the Commission’s responsibilities is to
hold public hearings and to help develop the factual record for an application and to make
a non-binding recommendation to the City Council. The recommendation is advisory only.
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A. PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS
Applicant: SMJ International, LLC for Dish Wireless
Location: 24283 Smithtown Road
Planning Director Darling explained that this is a request for a CUP for co-location of
telecommunications antennas on the existing tower located at 24283 Smithtown Road. They are
proposing to add three telecommunication antennas and six radio receiving units and various
other equipment in a triangular array at about 138 feet above the ground which is just a little higher
than midpoint of the tower. She noted that the unusual complication for this application is that
there are nesting osprey at the top of the tower so any work on the tower needs to be done outside
of nesting season and if the nest will be disturbed, they will need to obtain permits from the DNR.
She explained that staff recommends approval, subject to the conditions included in the staff
report.
Chair Maddy stated that the City had approved a CUP for this in the past and asked if there was
any difference other than the dates on the paperwork.
Planning Director Darling stated that the difference between this application and the previous
application is that they are proposing an ice bridge but that is a fairly minor change.
Commissioner Riedel asked about screening of the equipment at the base, its visibility and
whether staff felt it was satisfactory.
Planning Director Darling stated that they have not proposed any particular screening with this
application. She explained that they are proposing to install equipment on the north side, so from
the park, there are many mature trees and a building between the equipment and park users will
be. She stated that the thinks the equipment will be fairly invisible and noted that they had
previously proposed slats in the chain link fencing, but she finds those to be a long-term
maintenance issue and they tend to look worse after just a few years.
Commissioner Huskins asked about the portion of the parcel that was being leased for this tower.
Planning Director Darling gave an overview of the site layout and use using the aerial photograph.
Commissioner Eggenberger asked if the tower was currently being used by an osprey pair.
Planning Director Darling stated that the tower is used every year by osprey that come back year
after year. She stated that there was maintenance that occurred at the top of the tower about a
year ago and they did have to obtain a permit from the DNR to remove the nest and complete
their maintenance. She stated that the osprey came back and rebuilt the nest, but noted that the
nest is abandoned in winter.
Commissioner Eggenberger asked if the City needed to be more specific on ‘nesting season’ and
asked whose definition was being used.
Planning Director Darling explained that the City uses the DNR’s definition for nesting season.
Commissioner Eggenberger asked about the building on the site and what it was used for.
Planning Director Darling explained that it was used for both storage and for detailing cars that
are sold on the lot.
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Commissioner Eggenberger stated that he can remember discussing the fencing during the last
application. He noted that he understands the concern about slats not looking good long-term,
and realizes that perhaps there will not be many people who will see the chain link fence, but he
thinks it looks terrible. He stated that it may be good that it can be seen through, but reiterated
that he doesn’t think the fencing looks good and suggested that perhaps it was in need of a new
one.
Planning Director Darling stated that if the Commission has issues with the maintenance of the
fence, she would need to get in contact with the tower owner.
Kristin Swenson, SMJ International, on behalf of Dish Wireless, 49030 Pontiac Trail, Suite 100,
Wixom, MI, reviewed their application to accommodate a new wireless carrier that will bring
additional options and services to the community. She stated that this is helpful because many
people have been getting rid of their landlines and exclusively using wireless services. She stated
that the co-location will not adversely affect land owners because the antennas are being added
to an existing structure. She stated that they are aware of the conditions being recommended by
staff and indicated that they intend to comply with them.
Commissioner Huskins asked if the expert inspector has been selected and if, so, could she
identify that person or firm.
Ms. Swenson explained that they have not yet been selected but she ordered the statement of
special inspections this morning and expects it to be back within a week.
Chair Maddy opened the Public Hearing at 7:26 P.M. noting the procedures used in a Public
Hearing. There being no input, Chair Maddy closed the Public Testimony portion of the Public
Hearing at 7:27 P.M.
Commissioner Eggenberger asked that when maintenance is done, even outside of nesting
season, that the applicant do whatever they can to not disrupt the osprey.
Riedel moved, Huskins seconded, recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit
for Telecommunications Antennas, for SMJ International, LLC for Dish Wireless at 24283
Smithtown Road, subject to the conditions recommended in the staff report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - all. Motion passed 5/0.
Planning Director Darling noted that this item will be on the March 14, 2022 City Council agenda.
B. PUBLIC HEARING – CITY CODE AMENDMENTS FOR URBAN FARM
ANIMALS
Applicant: City of Shorewood
Location: City-wide
Planning Director Darling reviewed the proposed amendments to City Code to: add new
definitions of enclosures/runs and urban farm birds; add requirements that urban farm bird
enclosures/runs/shelters must be fully covered with nets; greater setback for
enclosures/runs/shelters to increase distance to side property lines; amend the regulations that
do not need to apply to rabbits or bees; and add a means to revoke and deny permits.
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Chair Maddy asked if the Chief of Police still needs to be the referenced enforcer since the City
permits and inspects the properties.
Planning Director Darling noted that they Chief of Police is not the enforcer for the urban farm
animals but is listed as the enforcer for the rest of the animals.
Chair Maddy pointed out a few grammatical errors that he had found including under Section
705.09 Farm Animals, 2.C. the word ‘additional’ should be changed to ‘addition’; and under 2.D.,
he believes ‘animal’ should be made plural. He asked about the language used under Denial of
Permits related to inspections and whether it should be changed to make it clear that there was
not something the City was supposed to do.
Planning Director Darling suggested changing the language to, ‘….the applicant has not
requested the required inspection for three calendar months.’
Commissioner Huskins asked if there was any language about any minimal size property that
would be precluded from having a permit for farm animals.
Planning Director Darling stated that the Commission had asked that restriction be taken out.
Commissioner Riedel explained that part of their discussion and reason for making that change
was to have a set number of animals, but increase the setback.
Commissioner Huskins asked if the smallest lot within the City was capable of having six urban
farm animals.
Planning Director Darling confirmed that this was accurate.
Commissioner Holker stated that in the prior minutes there was a conversation about neighboring
cities and how close the City is to their regulations. She stated that Planning Director Darling had
indicated it had been included in a prior packet but would have some information about that at
this meeting and asked if there was any information she could share related to neighboring
communities.
Planning Director Darling noted that she had forgotten to include that information in their packets
but could review the regulations from other communities in the Twin Cities.
Planning Director Darling noted that the City had received a letter from Patrick and Jenna
Johnston at 25965 Smithtown Road who opposed some of the new regulations including the 30
foot setback requirement.
Chair Maddy opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M. noting the procedures used in a Public
Hearing.
Benton Sellwood, 20775 Garden Road, asked if this would require that any enclosure, such as a
chicken run, have netting or a barrier over the top.
Planning Director Darling confirmed that was what was being proposed.
Mr. Sellwood explained that he believes that may be an issue for some enclosures. He stated
that he has never had a problem with his birds coming out and noted that he had tried to put an
enclosure over the top when he first began, but it proved to be difficult for functionality and
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maintenance and reiterated that his birds have not gotten out. He stated that in the case a
predator would get into the enclosure, he would like his birds to be able to at least try to jump out
and get into a tree. He asked if there was a way that the City could consider looking at this issue
again.
Patrick Johnston, 25965 Smithtown Road, stated that he sent the letter earlier today and wanted
to make sure that everyone was able to read it.
There was agreement from the Commission that they had read the letter submitted by Mr.
Johnston.
Commissioner Riedel stated that he would like to begin discussion with the issue raised by the
residents and asked if the City could consider ‘grandfathering’. He asked for opinions on the
situation where the Commission was in agreement on a 30 foot setback, related to grandfathering
in people who have existing chicken coops that were built when 10 feet was the setback
requirement. He stated that the permit has to be renewed and if the chicken coop was considered
moveable, there would be no legally non-conforming structures.
Chair Maddy asked what guidance the City received from legal counsel on who would make the
choice on whether it was fixed or moveable coop.
Planning Director Darling stated that as it is written now, if it is a structure that is permanently
fixed to the ground, then those structures would be considered legally non-conforming and they
would be allowed to continue to have chickens in them.
Chair Maddy asked about freestanding sheds that are too big too move.
Planning Director Darling stated that would fall under the same situation, but moveable hutches
or coops would have to be moved.
Chair Maddy asked if the inspector would make that determination.
Planning Director Darling stated that the inspector would make that choice. She stated that in the
older permits they had to give a description or a diagram of the shelter.
Commissioner Eggenberger explained that he had not thought much about the change from 10
feet to 30 feet until he read Mr. Johnston’s letter this afternoon. He asked what the reason was
for 30 feet as opposed to 10 feet.
Commissioner Riedel stated that he believes it was the idea of extending the distance to avoid
disruption to the neighbors. He stated that it was a proposed compromise to allow people to have
chickens on small lots, but not to be able to situate them right next to the property lines. He stated
that there is also a provision that the chickens have to be closer to your own property than to your
neighbors.
Planning Director Darling noted that increasing the distance also potentially helps with smells
relating to waste that is not cleaned up.
Commissioner Eggenberger pointed out that dogs can be within 10 feet and asked how that is
different than urban farm animals.
Council Liaison Siakel noted that most dogs do not live outside full-time like a chicken.
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Commissioner Riedel noted that dogs are also much more common than chickens. He stated
that he does agree that it does seem arbitrary and having a 30 foot setback requirement could
really constrain people.
Commissioner Eggenberger stated that he is not anti-chicken or pro-chicken, but he sees a
dichotomy where a person can put up a fence with multiple dogs within 10 feet of the property
line, but another person who wants to have guinea fowl cannot.
Commissioner Riedel suggested that 30 feet may be excessive and suggested a compromise of
15 or 20 feet.
Chair Maddy stated that he re-read some of the other cities regulations and was interested in the
possibility of a 10 foot setback, but needed to be 50 feet away from a neighbors residence. He
stated that it would not need to be those exact numbers, but feels that may be a concept that
would work.
Commissioner Huskins asked how may permits have been issued or renewed over the last 5
years. He asked if it would be possible to do a paper study to determine how many of the existing
structures would need to be ‘grandfathered’.
Planning Director Darling stated that she has a list of all the permit holders because she sent
them all notices of this meeting. She stated that she believes there are about a dozen that are
permitted with chickens and another 5 or 6 that are keeping farm animals without permits.
Council Liaison Siakel stated that what was kind of guiding these changes were complaints
around coops that were right on the property line, closer to the neighbors property than the
chicken owner, chickens escaping, smell, and disruption. She stated that there were some pretty
heated comments from neighbors that were inconvenienced and not happy with having neighbors
that kept chickens. She stated that in her neighborhood there are two families that have chickens
but noted she was not sure if either one of them was permitted. She stated that she also believes
that another reason for having well defined guidelines that were less ambiguous is because
chicken keeping is becoming more popular.
Planning Director Darling stated that one of the individuals that complained was someone who
had chickens on all three sides of his property which had been escaping from all three of the
properties into his yard and are then causing damage. He stated that he has also been worried
that his dogs will attack the chickens which would cause a neighborhood incident.
Council Liaison Siakel stated that there were also concerns about predators coming into the
neighborhood because of the chickens and about the City not ending up like a rural farm
community.
Planning Director Darling explained that this particular property owner stated that the chickens
are getting out on a regular basis and they scratch up and move his landscaping mulch and dig
up the plants.
Chair Maddy stated that he is not sure a setback would address those problems.
Commissioner Huskins stated that the regulations from nearby cities that Chair Maddy mentioned
with both a setback and a distance from a neighboring home could be something that the City
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considers, especially since they are not recommending a lot size restriction on having urban farm
animals.
Planning Director Darling stated that within the last amendments that were reviewed and adopted,
there was a change to the setbacks such that the enclosures have to be farther from the adjacent
neighbors home than the chicken owners home, but it did not provide a specific distance.
The Commission discussed various setback regulations and how they would affect various sized
lots.
Commissioner Holker stated that it sounds like there are some bad chicken owners and asked if
there was any type of enforcement options, such as only being allowed a certain number of
offenses before their permit was revoked.
Planning Director Darling stated that they are proposing some language that would allow the City
to deny or revoke permits for property owners that are adopting poor animal husbandry, for
example, allowing their chickens to escape.
Commissioner Holker asked who would make that decision.
Planning Director Darling stated that would usually come to her, but noted that those decisions
are appealable to the City Council.
Chair Maddy suggested a 10-foot setback and the requirement to be 50 feet from the neighbors
dwelling.
The Commission discussed specifics around being no closer than 10 feet from the property line
with the requirement to be 50 feet from the neighbor’s home.
Council Liaison Siakel noted that to address the comments made in the letter sent by Mr. Johnston
regarding enclosure the coops, she felt some of his points were valid. She asked if there could
be something put in that with the first complaint of chickens escaping they would be requiring to
enclose the coop and a second violation results in revocation of the permit so there is an
escalating penalty.
Chair Maddy noted that all of his neighbors who have chickens have nets, but he is unsure how
much more work it creates.
Council Liaison Siakel stated that she has two neighbors who have chickens that roam free on
their property and does not believe there is a net.
Commissioner Riedel stated that his view is that the City should simplify enforcement and not
complicate it and feels the simpler the rules, in this situation, the better.
Commissioner Eggenberger stated that one of the residents had stated that adding an enclosure
would be a hassle due to the snow and leaves. He stated that his thought it that perhaps that is
the cost of raising chickens. He stated that it may not be ideal, but it may be just something that
they need to do in order to have chickens.
Commissioner Huskins noted that he agreed that it becomes a balance between residents who
do not have chickens but have been bothered by them and the responsibility and accountability
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of the chicken owner. He stated that he thinks simplifying the rule to require netting for everyone
makes sense to him.
Chair Maddy reviewed the items that the Commission agreed upon for the amendments to the
Code.
The Commission discussed situations where urban farm animals owners could be grandfathered.
Riedel moved, Holker seconded, recommending approval of the proposed Code
amendments to Urban Farm Animal regulations including; the grammatical changes as
discussed, a minimum of 10 foot setback from property lines with 50 feet from neighboring
homes and are closer to the owners home than to any adjacent neighbor.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – all. Motion passed 5/0.
Planning Director Darling noted that this item would be in front of the City Council on April 14,
2022.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Campaign and Non-Commercial Speech Signs Discussion
Planning Director Darling explained that this agenda item is intended to be a pre-Public Hearing
discussion regarding campaign and non-commercial speech signs. She stated that staff has put
together some draft language for them to consider. She noted that the Commission had
forwarded some potential amendments to the City Council but they did not act on them and
continued it, indefinitely. She explained that a new public hearing will be required for any changes
to the campaign and non-commercial speech signs. She stated that the main purpose for having
any amendments is because the City has a number of regulations for campaign signs that
duplicate and overlap each other and shared examples of where it can be difficult to determine
when and when not to enforce the rules. She noted that the proposed amendments include
adding new definitions; removing the definition of campaign signs; amending the regulations for
campaign signs including renaming them as non-commercial signs, clarifying the time period
when they are allowed, clarifying the setback; and adding a substitution clause.
Chair Maddy stated that in Reed v. The Town of Gilbert ruling, it says the City may still regulate
signs on a reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. He asked what this meant and if it
referred to obscenities.
Planning Director Darling stated that is saying that you cannot regulate the content of the signs,
but you can regulate where they sit, how long they sit, and the way they are installed.
Chair Maddy stated that he has had someone contact him saying that obscenities and implied
obscenities or swear words are getting more and more popular. He stated that he wanted to
clarify that the City will not even talk about restricting what goes on the sign.
Planning Director Darling stated that if the City did that they would likely be challenged with
violation of the First Amendment and would be unsuccessful at defending themselves. She stated
that she shares the concerns about the lack of civility, in general because of the increasing amount
of anger. However, there is a line that the City has to walk and that includes not having regulations
that are content based. She gave an overview of the suggestions and feedback made by the City
Council on this issue.
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The Commission discussed primary and general election signs.
Planning Director Darling explained that the Commission was only being asked to have a narrow
focus right now in order to get any amendments adopted prior to the election season. She noted
that there will be some other Code amendments needed in the future.
Chair Maddy asked about the proposed 5-foot setback requirement from a street or paved
roadway in a situation where people have a lot of shrubbery right up to the pavement edge and if
that meant they would be disallowed from having signs. He asked if they could add a caveat that
it is has to be 5 feet from the paved surface unless there is something permanently affixed that
would be a visual obstruction to people for seeing the sign.
Commissioner Eggenberger expressed concern that if someone wanted to put a sign closer to
the street the could just go plant a little shrub so they could do it.
Chair Maddy stated that there would need to be some caveat about visibility but realized that
there would be people that would try to ‘game’ the situation. He explained that he wants to err on
the side of allowing people to put out more signs rather than restricting them.
Commissioner Eggenberger stated that his biggest concern with signs too close to the road is
kids and safety.
Commissioner Huskins stated that he is a believer in personal choice and part of him says that if
it is important to a resident to put a sign out, and the City has a reasonable setback code, then
the fact that they have shrubbery does not prevent them from taking out part of the shrubbery to
put up a sign. He stated that if they cannot comply and they complain because there is some
obstruction in the way, he would question whether that is the responsibility of the homeowner to
solve the problem by removing the obstruction.
Commissioner Riedel stated that there will always be a compromise involved and asked if the 5
foot setback was reasonable.
Council Liaison Siakel stated that even with a setback of 5 feet, there are a lot of properties in the
City that would not be able to comply with that and noted that in her yard, she would have to take
out a whole hedge of trees that were in place when they moved in to be able to comply. She
stated that she did not think it has ever really been a problem, but now people have gotten a bit
ugly about stuff and would not be surprised if this election season if people are out with tape
measures to see how far the yard sign is from the edge of the road. She stated that people should
be able to put out a reasonable sign and thinks this issue came up because many people were
putting up there signs within the right-of-way areas, such as right near stop signs, which can be
a safety issue. She suggested that in that case there needs to be some rules such as that it has
to be a 10 foot setback if it is City right-of-way and asked if they could differentiate between private
property and public space.
Chair Maddy asked why people are allowed to put non-commercial speech signs on right-of-way
that they do not own the property in front of.
The Commission discussed free speech, public land, and obstructions.
There was consensus of the Planning Commission to support the 5 foot setback with no
caveat.
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Commissioner Huskins stated that in the packet, Public Works Director Brown had made
comments about intersections and setbacks that would be more appropriate and asked if the 5
foot setback would interfere with what he was addressing.
Planning Director Darling stated that referred to the safety triangle and language has been
included to address that issue.
Commissioner Holker noted that reading this Code related to the substitution clause, was a bit
confusing, but Planning Director Darling spent some time with her talking about it, so she has a
better understanding of it, but noted that it was a confusing concept.
Chair Maddy noted that the substitution clause needs to remain in the Code, but the Commission
could attempt to simplify it.
Planning Director Darling explained that the substitution clause in the most recent draft is simpler
than what was previously included in the ordinance. She read aloud the traffic visibility section of
the Code to the Commission and the substitution clause examples.
Chair Maddy stated that it appears as though the Commission is in agreement with the
amendments presented by staff.
Planning Director Darling stated that she will make arrangements for a public hearing at the next
Planning Commission meeting.
B. Election of Officers
Riedel moved, Eggenberger seconded, to re-appoint Chair Maddy to continue serving as
Chair in 2022.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – all. Motion carried 5/0.
Eggenberger moved, Maddy seconded, to re-appoint Commissioner Riedel to continue
serving as Vice-Chair in 2022.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Eggenberger, Holker, Huskins, and Maddy. Motion carried 4/0/1 (Riedel
abstained).
Commissioner Eggenberger stated he would like to discuss the issue surrounding the letter
received from Mr. Larson and the instruction they had been given not to respond to him.. He
stated that when people come to the meetings to speak and they are given 3 minutes to speak.
He stated that if the Commission is told not to respond when they send a letter, he questions how
residents can communicate with the Commission.
Planning Director Darling clarified that the issue was that he sent the letter and asked for a
response from all Commissioners which would have been an open meeting law violation. She
explained that Mr. Larson could come to another Matters from the Floor and bring up his points
in front of the Commission at that time.
Commissioner Eggenberger asked about the 3 minute time limit and asked how that is regulated
and whether people can be allowed to speak more than once.
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Chair Maddy stated that it is up to the Chair and he has only recently followed the 3 minute time
limit when people started pushing their comments closer to the 20 minute mark. He stated that
sometimes, he would like to have a little dialogue also, as long as it does not turn into a character
attack, which came close at the last meeting.
Planning Director Darling noted that the 3 minute rule only applies to Matters from the Floor.
Commissioner Eggenberger stated that he understands the practicality of the rule, but it made
him wonder how people can really discuss issues with the Commission.
Council Liaison Siakel explained that Mayor Labadie sent out a poll to mayors throughout the
State asking about how other cities handled Matters from the Floor. She stated that the average
response was that they allowed each individual about 3 minutes, with some allowing even less
time. She explained that she thinks the idea is to allow them to run the meeting in a professional
way that allows the City to conduct their business and be able to make decisions versus turning
it over a crowd that is more disruptive and often times it is the same argument being repeated
over and over. She stated that it is not that the City does not want these individuals to speak, but
she feels that the City has put a process in place and has stuck to it, which means everyone is
treated the same and gets to be heard.
Commissioner Riedel noted that the Planning Commissioners are not staff at City Hall and should
not discuss matters that should be discussed with staff. He stated that the Commission’s job is
the Planning Commission meetings and that should be their focus.
Commissioner Eggenberger noted that he has never had a discussion with anyone about these
kinds of things and explained that he had just been thinking about it because of what happened
recently. He stated that he completely agrees with Commissioner Riedel’s statement.
The Commission discussed hypothetical situations where Commissioners may be approached
for information about City Code or variances by their neighbors or other members of the
community.
Planning Director Darling stated that if residents ask a Code question, she would ask that they
refer them to staff to ensure there are accurate answers and cautioned the Commission to be
careful about giving neighbors a preference towards one position or another prior to the meeting
before they have received all the information.
6. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
7. REPORTS
• Council Meeting Report
Council Liaison Siakel noted that at the last Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner
Eggenberger had asked her about the fiber optic project. She stated that she had spoken with
City Administrator Lerud and found out that Jaguar Communication is now MetroNet and they will
be installing fiber beginning in late summer of 2022 to be completed in 2023. She noted that she
believed the intent was to only lay fiber throughout the communities within Shorewood, Excelsior,
and Tonka Bay and they will not be pursuing a franchise agreement with LMCC. She reported
on matters considered and actions taken during the Council’s recent meetings.
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Planning Director Darling noted that the Council had also approved the hiring of a new Planning
Technician, Jason Carlson, who will begin work at the end of March.
• Draft Next Meeting Agenda
Planning Director Darling stated the Public Hearing for the campaign and non-commercial speech
signs will be held at the next meeting as well as a site plan amendment for the redevelopment of
a commercial building.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Riedel moved, Holker seconded, adjourning the Planning Commission Meeting of March
1, 2022, at 9:10 P.M.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – all. Motion passed 5/0.
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MEETING TYPE
Regular Meeting
City of Shorewood Council Meeting Item
Title / Subject: CUP to Collocate Antennas on an Existing Monopole
Location: 24283 Smithtown Road
Applicant: SMJ International, LLC. on behalf of Dish Wireless.
Meeting Date: March 14, 2022
Prepared by: Marie Darling, Planning Director
Review Deadline: May 28, 2022
Attachments: Planning Memorandum from the March 1, 2022 Meeting
Resolution
Background: See attached planning memorandum for detailed background on this request.
At the March 1, 2022 meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval
of the conditional use permit, subject to the conditions in the attached resolution.
Summary of Public Notice and Testimony: Notice was published in the city’s official
newspaper and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the property at least 10 days
prior to the Planning Commission public hearing on March 1, 2022. The applicant and the
property owner were present at the meeting and the applicant spoke in favor of the
application.
Financial or Budget Considerations: The application fees are adequate to cover the cost of
processing the request.
Recommendation / Action Requested: Staff and the Planning Commission recommend
approval of the request.
Proposed motion: Move to adopt the attached resolution approving a conditional use permit
for SMJ International, LLC. for property located at 24283 Smithtown Road, as recommended
by the Planning Commission.
Any action on this request would require a simple majority.
Next Steps and Timelines: If the item is approved, the applicant would submit the
information as required in the attached resolution with a building permit request.
Mission Statement: The City of Shorewood is committed to providing residents quality public
services, a healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and
sound financial management through effective, efficient, and visionary leadership.
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RESOLUTION 22-026
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN ANTENNA COLLOCATION ON AN EXISTING MONOPOLE AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT AT 24283 SMITHTOWN ROAD
WHEREAS, SMJ International, LLC., on behalf of Dish Wireless, has applied to add
three telecommunication antennas and other equipment in a triangular array on the
existing monopole and add related ground equipment on the property legally described
as:
Lot 27, Auditor’s Subdivision No. One Hundred Thirty-three (133), Hennepin County,
Minnesota, described as beginning at the southeast corner of Block 1, Senn Addition;
thence along the easterly extension of the southerly line of said Block 1 a distance of 85
feet; thence northerly parallel with the east line of said Block 1 to the northerly line of
said Lot 27; thence westerly along said northerly line to the east line of said Block 1;
thence southerly along said east line to the point of beginning.
Subject to a lease agreement dated January 15, 1982 and filed for record December 21,
1982 as County Recorder Document No 4760996 in favor of Chicago Title Insurance
Company, amended by lease amendment dated January 15, 1982 and filed for record
November 8, 1983 as County Recorder Document No. 4843529; with assignment and
assumption of the vendee’s interest in said lease in favor of Minneapolis SMSA Limited
Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership, dated September 28, 1984 and filed for
record April 16, 1985 as County Recorder Document No. 4985882; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to collocate their equipment on and near the
existing monopole tower; and
WHEREAS, after required notice a public hearing was held and the application
reviewed by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting held on March 1, 2022, the
minutes of the meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the application at its regular meeting on March
14, 2022, at which time the Planning Director’s memorandum and the Planning
Commission’s recommendations were reviewed and comments were heard by the City
Council from the Applicant, the public and City staff; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The subject property is located in a C -1 General Commercial district, which
allows antenna collocations subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The applicant’s proposal is identified on plans and materials submitted to the City
on December 30, 2021 and January 28, 2022.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The Applicant’s plans have satisfied the criteria of a conditional use permit to
collocate antennas under the Shorewood City Code.
2. The Applicant’s plans indicate the collocation would be compatible with the
neighborhood and would not tend to depreciate the area.
3. The application would not overburden the city’s service capacity and existing public
services and streets.
4. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants to the Applicant a
conditional use permit to collocate additional antennas, radio receiving units and
related equipment on the tower and on a new equipment platform within the existing
fenced area as shown on the plans submitted December 30, 2021 and January 28,
2022, subject to the following:
a. The applicant may not proceed with improvements prior to issuance of required
permits.
b. Prior to issuance of permits, the applicant shall revise the plans as follows,
consistent with city code:
1) Provide a third-party special inspector and either structural drawings
stamped by an engineer or a structural report showing that the tower can
support the additional antennas and equipment.
2) The antennas and all equipment installed on the tower shall be painted or
factory coated to match the existing monopole.
3) The ground equipment, other appurtenances and the ice bridge shall be
factory coated or painted to match the accessory building.
c. The applicant shall not install any of the antennas or related equipment on the
tower during osprey nesting season or otherwise disturb the nest.
d. The applicant shall provide 24-hour emergency contact information and the
information shall be kept current and updated as necessary.
e. The applicant shall not install any lights on the tower (unless required by the
FAA) or on the ground equipment.
f. All disturbance of the site shall be restored to preconstruction condition by the
end of the growing season.
5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this
resolution with Hennepin County.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA
this 14th day of March, 2022.
Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
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MEETING
TYPE
Regular
Meeting
City of Shorewood Council Meeting Item
Title/Subject: Approve Plans and Authorizing Bidding for the Smithtown
Pond/Shorewood Oaks Drainage Project
City Projects 20-07 and 20-04
Meeting Date: Monday, March 14, 2022
Prepared by: Andrew Budde, City Engineer
Reviewed by: Larry Brown, Director of Public Works
Attachments: Overview Map, ACOE Permit Letter, Resolution
Background: On January 25, 2021, the Shorewood City Council approved the Scoping
Study and authorized preparation of the plans & specifications for the Smithtown Pond
project.
The City had previously completed the Western Shorewood Drainage Study and the
Smithtown Pond is a major component of the overall study. The proposed regional
pond, located at 26245 Smithtown Road, provides an opportunity to significantly
improve the drainage in upstream areas by allowing adequately sized trunk storm sewer
pipes at depths that help propagate drainage through the area. The pond then provides
an opportunity to store the water and release it at a rate that is significantly reduced
from the current conditions. This will reduce the erosion potential to the downstream
Grant Lorenz channel that has seen significant erosion, sloughing slopes, and washouts
in recent years. Several other components of the project include improving the outlet
condition from the existing Freeman Park Pond, installing a trail connection from
Smithtown Road to the HCRRA Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail, and the Shorewood
Oaks Drainage Improvements. The Smithtown Pond will also be an opportunity to
install water quality treatment that will be required as part of the permitting and approval
process for the Strawberry Lane Reconstruction and Trail project, slated for 2023. This
helps reduce the need for additional right of way directly adjacent to the Strawberry
Lane roadway corridor.
The city has acquired all major permits for the project including the approval of the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the Army Corps of Engineers. As part of the
permitting process the City will need to purchase wetland bank credits to fulfill a
condition of the permit. Staff has also been coordinating with the Hennepin County
Regional Rail Authority and the Three Rivers Park District on a cost sharing agreement.
The HCRRA is acting on the item at their March 8 meeting and the city will take council
likely at the May 9 meeting.
Mission Statement: The City of Shorewood is committed to providing residents quality public
services, a healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and
sound financial management through effective, efficient, and visionary leadership. Page 1
Financial Considerations: This project has been budgeted for in the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) in years 2021 and 2022 and includes three items from the CIP:
2021 Shorewood Oaks Drainage $190,000
2022 Smithtown Pond/Freeman Park Outlet $1,942,000
2022 Smithtown Pond Trail $40,000
Total Budget $2,172,000
The city will also receive cost sharing from the HCRRA in a not to exceed amount of
$38,680. The Engineers Estimates for the overall project cost is $2,200,000.
Recommendation/Action Requested: Staff recommends the city council approve the
plans and authorize bidding the Smithtown Pond project.
Next Steps and Timelines:
Approve Plans and Specifications/Authorize Ad for Bid ...........................March 14, 2022
Open Bids ............................................................................................... Late April 2022
Award Construction Contract .........................................................................May 9, 2022
Begin Construction ......................................................................................Summer 2022
Substantial Completion: Shorewood Oaks Drainage Improvements............October 2022
Substantial Completion: Entire Project………………………………................March, 2023
Final Completion……………………………….....................................................July, 2023
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 22-027
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING BIDDING FOR THE SMITHTOWN POND/SHOREWOOD OAKS
DRAINAGE PROJECT
CITY PROJECT 20-07 AND 20-04
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood (“City”) approved the Scoping Study and authorized
preparation of the plans and specifications for the Smithtown Pond project, City Project
20-07, on January 25, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood (“City”) authorized the preparation of the Shorewood
Oaks Drainage Improvements, City Project 20-04, on June 22, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Smithtown Pond Scoping Study confirms that the existing flooding
conditions in Freeman Park impact the Shorewood Oaks Drainage Improvements
project and in order to remedy will need to coordinate and construct concurrently with
the Smithtown Pond project; and
WHEREAS, proposed improvements to Smithtown Pond project will reduce flow in
downstream Grant Lorenz Channel, provide for improved drainage in the upstream
watershed, provide improved water quality for the watershed, and provide treatment for
the future Strawberry Lane Road and Trail project scheduled for 2023 construction; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements for the Smithtown Pond project impact
regulated wetlands and streams, and to fulfill the conditions of the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District and the Army Corps of Engineers permits, approve the Mayor to
execute wetland bank purchase agreements as needed for the project; and
WHEREAS, the project is included in the 2021 and 2022 Capital Improvements Plan
and will be funded from the Stormwater Fund; and
NOW THEREFORE, IT RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Shorewood
hereby approves the Final Plans & Specifications for the Smithtown Pond project and
the Shorewood Oaks Drainage Improvements Project, authorizes bidding, and
authorizes execution of wetland bank credits for the proejct.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 14 day of March
2022.
__________________________
Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
City of Shorewood Council Meeting Item
Title/Subject: Redistricting and New Precinct Boundaries
9A
Meeting Date: Monday, March 14, 2022
MEETING TYPE
Prepared by: Sandie Thone, City Clerk/HR Director
Regular Meeting
Reviewed by: Greg Lerud, City Administrator
Brenda Pricco, Deputy City Clerk
Attachments: Resolution
New Precinct Map
Redistricting Update: Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of election
districts and occurs following the completion of the Census. The purpose of redistricting is to
ensure that the people of each district are equally represented. The principle of “One Person,
One Vote”, which is achieved through the redistricting process, has been expanded over the
years to include both chambers of state legislatures, county commissioner districts, municipal
districts, and districts in other jurisdictions. Each local unit of government needs to determine its
redistricting responsibilities and develop a plan. The City of Shorewood is responsible for
redistricting or reestablishing all precincts after state redistricting. Reestablishing precincts is a
routine process of verifying existing precinct boundaries meet legal requirements and then
reconfirming those boundaries. Redistricting precincts is required when it is determined that
existing precincts do not meet the requirements in law, particularly if new legislative or
congressional districts have split existing precincts. The preferred method for municipalities is
to identify polling places and draw precincts around polling places. The State set the Legislative
Boundaries on February 15, 2022. The City Boundaries deadline is March 29, 2022.
City Boundary Update: Hennepin County provided the necessary redistricting training to cities
and school districts, did the redrawing and/or reestablishing of county district boundaries, and
provided the redistricting software for cities to utilize to redraw or reestablish their precinct
boundaries. The Legislative District in Shorewood was split and now includes Legislative
Districts 45A and 45B. This new boundary split occurred in the area that was previously
Shorewood’s Precinct 4. The area east of the boundary that lies in District 45B is now required
to become its own precinct, since precincts must be arranged so that no precinct lies in more
than one legislative or congressional district pursuant to State Statute §204B.14(3)(f).
Shorewood remains in Congressional District 3.
City staff was responsible for redrawing the city precinct boundaries and establishing polling
locations. The proposed *new city precinct boundaries comply with State Statute §204B.14
and were submitted to Hennepin County on February 23, 2022, and include the following:
Precinct 1 and Precinct 2 were combined to create the new *Precinct 1 with a polling place
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located within the precinct boundary of Minnewashta Church, located at 26710 West 62
Street, Shorewood, MN 55331.
Precinct 3 and the west portion of Precinct 4 that remained in Legislative District 45A were
combined to create the new *Precinct 2 with a polling place located within the precinct
Mission Statement: The City of Shorewood is committed to providing residents quality public services, a
healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and sound financial
management through effective, efficient, and visionary leadership. Page 1
boundary of Shorewood Community & Event Center, located at 5735 Country Club Road,
Shorewood, MN 55331.
The east portion of Precinct 4 lying in Legislative District 45B will become the new *Precinct 3
with a polling place located within the precinct boundary of Excelsior Covenant Church, located
at 19955 Excelsior Blvd., Shorewood, MN 55331.
Precinct 5, lying completely in Cathcart Park and located in Carver County will now be the new
*Precinct 4 and has undergone no boundary changes but will rather be reestablished with the
new precinct number only, with a polling location of Westwood Community Church, located at
3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55331.
Hennepin County will be notifying all registered voters in the City of Shorewood with their new
precinct and polling locations.
Action Requested: Staff respectfully recommends the city council approve the Resolution
Establishing 2022 Precinct and Polling Locations for the City of Shorewood pursuant to MN
statute §204B.14, following redistricting, as follows:
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Precinct 1: Minnewashta Church, 26710 West 62 Street, Shorewood, MN
Precinct 2: Shorewood Community & Event Center, 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN
Precinct 3: Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior Blvd., Shorewood, MN
Precinct 4: Cathcart Park, Westwood Community Church, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen,
MN
Motion, second and simple majority vote required.
Connection to Vision/Mission: Consistency in providing residents quality public services, a
healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and sound
financial management through effective, efficient, and visionary leadership.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 22-028
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES
WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of Minnesota has been redistricted; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute section 204B.14, subd. 3 (d) requires that precinct
boundaries must be established within 60 days of adoption of state redistricting plan or
by March 29, 2022, whichever comes first;
WHEREAS, the Legislative District was split in the City of Shorewood and now includes
Legislative Districts 45A and 45B;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Shorewood,
County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota hereby establishes the boundaries of the voting
precincts and the polling place locations as follows:
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Precinct 1: Minnewashta Church, 26710 West 62 Street, Shorewood, MN 55331
Those islands in the westerly part of the city, to include Goose Island, Spray Island,
Shady Island, and that part of Enchanted Island that lies within the city limits and; That
portion of the city lying west of Eureka Road to the westerly shoreline of Lake
Minnetonka.
Precinct 2: Shorewood Community & Event Center, 5735 Country Club Rd,
Shorewood, MN 55331
That portion of the city lying east of Eureka Road to Mill Street; That portion of the city
lying east of Mill Street and south of State Highway 7 to the easterly border of Old
Market Road, Covington Road, and Vine Hill Road.
Precinct 3: Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior Blvd., Shorewood, MN
55331
That portion of the city lying east of Old Market Road, Covington Road to the easterly
border of the city; That portion of the city lying north of State Highway 7 to the easterly,
westerly and northerly border of the city.
Precinct 4: Westwood Community Church, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen,
MN 55331
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That entire portion of Cathcart Park, lying south of 62 Street West, west of Church
Road and east of Cartway Lane to the park’s southerly border.
Attached to this resolution, for illustrative purposes, is a map showing said precincts and
the location of each polling place.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood this 14th day of March,
2022.
_______________________________
Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
City of Shorewood Council Meeting Item
9B
Title/Subject: Letter of Agreement with IPM Institute
Meeting Date: March 14, 2022
MEETING
Prepared By: Greg Lerud, City Administrator
TYPE
REGULAR
Reviewed By: Larry Brown, Director of Public Works; Jared Shepherd,
City Attorney
Attachments: Draft Letter of Agreement and Resolution
Background: The city council reviewed quotes to assist the city in developing an
Integrated Pest Management plan and directed staff to work with the IPM Institute to
develop a contract or Letter of Agreement.
Financial or Budget Considerations: When I presented the project costs at the
February 28 meeting, I failed to include the cost for phase I work. That total is now
$13,055, rather than the $11,845 dollars stated in the previous council memo. I
apologize for that error. However, the total amount is still almost $2,000 less than the
next low quote. Funds will come from public works and parks department budgets.
Recommended Action: City staff met the IPM staff to discuss the Letter of Agreement
and the city attorney has reviewed the draft. Staff recommends approval of the Letter of
Agreement as submitted by adopting the attached Resolution by simple majority, with
the caveat below.
The draft Letter from IPM Institute arrived late in the day agenda items were due, so a
full review of the Letter was not possible by the time the agenda was published. In the
event there are changes to the draft Letter, staff will go over those changes in detail
prior to council consideration of the Resolution.
Mission Statement: The City of Shorewood is committed to providing residents quality public
services, a healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and
sound financial management through effective, efficient, and visionary leadership. Page 1
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA AND IPM INSTITUTE
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this ____ day of March 2022, by and between City of
Shorewood, a Minnesota Municipal Corporation based in Shorewood, MN (herein referred to as
“SHOREWOOD”) and the IPM Institute of North America, Inc., a non-profit organization based in
Madison WI (herein referred to as "CONTRACTOR"), and
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, SHOREWOOD and CONTRACTOR share goals to improve health and
environment in agriculture and communities; and,
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR possesses unmatched experience and expertise in building market-
based programs to improve health and environment in agriculture and communities widely recognized
throughout the US, supports the efforts of SHOREWOOD to develop an Integrated Pest Management
Plan and wishes to provide technical expertise and
WHEREAS, SHOREWOOD and CONTRACTOR wish to collaborate to improve health and
environment in communities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual covenants and obligations set forth below,
the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Definitions. As used in this Agreement the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
(a) “SHOREWOOD”: City of Shorewood, represented by Greg Lerud or his alternate as
designated in writing by SHOREWOOD.
(b) “CONTRACTOR”: IPM INSTITUTE, represented by Nick Speckman or his alternate as
designated in writing by CONTRACTOR, together with any and all subcontractors retained by
CONTRACTOR under terms of this Agreement in performance of the Project.
(c)“Work Product”: All data, documentation, reports, analysis, know-how, inventions,
developments, works of authorship, and information, in whatever form, first produced or created by or for
CONTRACTOR as a result of or related to the performance of work or the rendition of services under this
Agreement; and
(d) “Deliverables”: Reports, notes, images, databases, models, analytical tools, and any other
descriptive or analytical material to be developed by CONTRACTOR and furnished to SHOREWOOD as
evidence of completion of Project activities; and
(e) "Project": Activities to be carried out by CONTRACTOR and/or any of its subcontractors
related to this agreement.
(f) "Project Period": The period commencing on the date this agreement is executed by both
parties and ending at such time as mutually agreed upon by SHOREWOOD and CONTRACTOR.
(g) “Services”: Any work, assignment, or subcontract activity carried out under terms of this
Agreement by CONTRACTOR or any of its subcontractors.
Section 2. Work To Be Performed. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide Services in support of
the Project and to incur costs generally according to the Work Plan (Exhibit A). CONTRACTOR shall
retain and pay required subcontractors from the funds provided hereby. In performing all work and
services and incurring costs hereunder, CONTRACTOR shall exercise its independent judgment and shall
have control over the time, manner, and details of the work, but shall report to SHOREWOOD subject to
the restrictions and terms contained in this contract.
Section 3. Nature of Obligation. CONTRACTOR shall use its reasonable and diligent efforts to
perform the work as described in Exhibit A. However, the parties understand that the Project involves
development of novel procedures, methods, and concepts and that there can be no assurance that all goals
of the Project can be, or will be, met. CONTRACTOR does not warrant or guarantee any particular
results.
Section 4. Retention of Subcontractors. Selection of subcontractors shall be made by
CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall work under CONTRACTOR’s direction. However, no
subcontractor shall be retained to perform any portion of the activities without prior written approval of
SHOREWOOD.
Section 5. Payment and Payment Procedures. The payments by SHOREWOOD to
CONTRACTOR for consultant services as per the attached work plan and fee schedule (Exhibit A) shall
be in the total amount of $13,055 US dollars (US $13,055), payable as follows:
(a) CONTRACTOR shall submit payment request as per the attached work plan and fee schedule
(Exhibit A). Invoice shall be delivered to SHOREWOOD by email. Invoices shall be sent to the City of
Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Drive, Shorewood, MN 55331, (952) 960-7900,
cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us. The City will remit payment to IPM INSTITUTE, 211 S Paterson Street,
Ste 380, Madison, WI 53703-4504.
Section 6. Intellectual property. All written or other work products generated by the parties to
this agreement and delivered to the other party, pursuant to this agreement, shall be the property of the
party generating the product. After the conclusion of the project, the parties each grant to the other party
the right to continue use and/or develop materials delivered to them by the other party. The following
provisions shall apply to intellectual property developed by either party and made available to other party
in the course of carrying out project activities:
(a) In the case of intellectual property developed by either party prior to the project and made
available to, or used to develop or complete the project, the developing party shall retain
during and after the project the right to use such intellectual property for other purposes
without restriction.
(b) The parties to this agreement shall retain the right after the conclusion of this project to
continue to use and develop the intellectual property provided to the party by the other party
during the course of this project, including the right to charge a fee for access to, or use of said
intellectual property, with acknowledgement to the other party.
Section 7. MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES ACT. CONTRACTOR
acknowledges that it must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 13, as it applies to (1) all data provided by the SHOREWOOD pursuant to this Agreement, and (2)
all data, created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by CONTRACTOR pursuant
to this Agreement. CONTRACTOR is subject to all the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data
Practices Act, including but not limited to the civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.08, as if it
were a government entity. In the event CONTRACTOR receives a request to release data, CONTRACTOR
must immediately notify SHOREWOOD. SHOREWOOD will give CONTRACTOR instructions
concerning the release of the data to the requesting party before the data is released. CONTRACTOR agrees
to defend, indemnify, and hold SHOREWOOD, its officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers
harmless from any claims resulting from CONTRACTOR’s officers’, agents’, SHOREWOOD’s, partners’,
employees’, volunteers’, assignees’ or subcontractors’ unlawful disclosure and/or use of protected data. The
terms of this paragraph shall survive the cancellation or termination of this Agreement.
The parties acknowledge that as a result of the project, each will, or may, be making use of, acquiring or
adding to information about certain matters and things which are considered by the CONTRACTOR to be
trade secrets within the meaning of §13.37, subd. 1 (b). CONTRACTOR will notify SHOREWOOD with
respect to any trade secrete data and SHOREWOOD shall comply with Minn. Stat. §13.37, subd. 1(b)
with respect to such data.
Section 8. Independent Contractors. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Services as an
independent CONTRACTOR, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create or
imply a joint venture, partnership, principal-agent, or employment relationship between the parties.
Neither party shall take action or permit any action to be taken on its behalf which purports to be done in
the name of or on behalf of the other party and shall have no power or authority to bind the other party to
assume or create any obligation or responsibility express or implied on the other party’s behalf or in its
name, nor shall such party represent to any one that it has such power or authority.
Section 9. Termination of Agreement.
(a) Either party may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part, at any time before the date of
completion, for any reason. The terminating party shall notify the other party in writing via electronic e-
mail of any termination. The parties must stop work immediately upon notification of termination.
Payments made to either party or recoveries by either party shall be in accordance with the legal rights
and liabilities of the parties.
(b) In the event this Agreement is terminated, the party developing the Services for Deliverables
shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such
Services or Deliverables prior to termination.
Section 10. Indemnification Against Loss or Damage. CONTRACTOR shall defend,
indemnify, and hold SHOREWOOD harmless from and against any liability, loss, damage or expense,
including reasonable attorney fees, which SHOREWOOD may incur or sustain by reason of any
intentionally wrongful conduct, breach of this contract by CONTRACTOR. If any suit shall be filed
against SHOREWOOD for any claim of intentionally wrongful conduct, breach of this contract by acts of
CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall defend SHOREWOOD in the matter and indemnify
SHOREWOOD against any monetary award in said action.
Section 11. Compliance with Laws. CONTRACTOR agrees that over the duration of and as a
condition of CONTRACTOR's duty to perform under the terms of this Agreement that it will be in
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of the State of Wisconsin. SHOREWOOD also
agrees to comply with all applicable laws.
In addition, CONTRACTOR certifies that it is not delinquent on any federal debt and has not been
debarred from doing business with the federal government.
Section 12. Representations and Warranties of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR represents
and warrants to CONTRACTOR as follows:
(a) CONTRACTOR is a non-profit organization in lawful existence under Minnesota law. This
Agreement has been duly authorized, is valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(b) No further consent or approval is necessary from its Board of Directors or other
CONTRACTOR authority as a condition to the performance of any of its obligations hereunder.
Section 13. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of SHOREWOOD. SHOREWOOD
represents warrants and covenants, to CONTRACTOR as follows: SHOREWOOD is a Minnesota
municipal corporation. This Agreement has been duly authorized, is valid and enforceable in accordance
with its terms, and neither the execution of this Agreement nor performance of the transactions
contemplated hereby is or will be contrary to the provisions of any agreement or undertaking to which it is
a party or by which it is bound.
Section 14. Amendment. An amendment to this Agreement shall be valid only if it is in writing
and approved by authorized representatives of both parties.
Section 15. Survival of Agreement. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder shall be valid and enforceable.
Section 16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and the CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it is entering
into the Agreement solely on the basis of the terms and conditions herein contained or referenced in
Exhibit A, or referenced in written Addendums to this Agreement and not in reliance on any
representation, statement, inducement or promise, whether oral or written, not contained herein.
Section 17. Notices. All notices required or permitted to be delivered hereunder and all
communications in respect hereof shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when personally
delivered or when deposited in the United States mails, certified, return receipt requested, first class,
postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
If to CONTRACTOR to - If to City of Shorewood to -
Nick Speckman Greg Lerud
IPM Institute of North America, Inc. City of Shorewood
211 S Paterson Street, Ste 380 5755 Country Club Road
Madison, WI 53703 Shorewood, MN 55331
kadams@ipminstitute.org GLerud@ci.shorewood.mn.us
Section 18. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Minnesota shall govern the interpretation
and enforcement of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the date first
above stated.
IPM INSTITUTE CITY OF SHOREWOOD
_________________________ _________________________
Nick Speckman Jennifer Labadie
CEO Mayor
ATTEST
_________________________
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 22-029
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE IPM INSTITUTE TO
PREPARE AND ASSIST INPLEMENTING AN INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood prepared and distributed a Request for Quote (RFQ) to
organizations who could assist the City in developing, implementing and managing an
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program; and,
WHEREAS, three quotes were received and the City Council directed City Staff to work with
staff from the IPM Institute to develop an agreement or contract to provide the services defined
in the RFQ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Shorewood City Council, that the City Council
approves the attached Letter of Agreement and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
agreement on behalf of the City of Shorewood.
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Adopted this 14 day of March, 2022.
___________________________
Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
ATTEST
__________________________
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
City of Shorewood Council Meeting Item
Title / Subject: Tree Sale and Organics Recycling Updates
10A.1
Meeting Date: Monday, March 14, 2022
MEETING TYPE
Prepared by: Julie Moore, Communications and Recycling Coordinator
Regular
Reviewed by: Greg Lerud, City Administrator
Meeting
Tree Sale
This year’s annual tree sale started March 1. The city is offering eight trees as part of
the sale this year. As of the date of this memo, one tree is sold out and six trees have
had an additional order to meet resident demand. The trees will be delivered to public
works the first week of September for pick-up by the purchaser.
Several trees offered this year have been used to fulfill the city obligation to residents in
Glen/Amlee/Manitou construction area.
Organics Recycling
The organics recycling program offered by the city using the grant dollars from
Hennepin County started March 3, 2022. Within the first week of the program, twenty
residents registered. We will continue to market the program to residents a way to
eliminate trash and possibly give them the opportunity to reduce their trash cart size and
reduce their trash costs. Hennepin County estimates that 20-30% of the waste going to
landfill/burner could be put in organics recycling.
No action from council is currently needed.
Connection to Vision/Mission: Consistency in providing residents quality public services, a
healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and sound
financial management through effective, efficient, and visionary leadership.
Mission Statement: The City of Shorewood is committed to providing residents quality public services, a
healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and sound financial
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