06-12-23 CC WS MinutesCITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
Mayor Labadie called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Present. Mayor Labadie; Councilmembers Labadie, Callies, Maddy, and Sanschagrin; City
Attorney Shepherd; City Administrator Nevinski; Parks and Recreation Director
Crossfield; City Clerk/HR Director Thone; Finance Director Rigdon; Planning
Director Darling; Director of Public Works Morreim; and, City Engineer Budde
Absent: None
B. Review Agenda
Maddy moved, Callies seconded, approving the agenda as presented. Motion passed 4/0.
2. COUNCIL CANDIDATE REVIEWS/INTERVIEWS
City Administrator Nevinski noted that there was a bit of a technical glitch was the form available
on the City's website. He stated in order not to miss anyone who may have wanted to apply, they
have extended the deadline to June 20, 2023 at 12:00 noon. He stated that Woody Love has
chosen to withdrawn his application for the Council opening and will be interviewing this evening.
5:30 P.M. Nathaniel Gorham
Nathaniel Gorham introduced himself and gave an overview of his background and experience
and shared reasons why he was interested in serving on the Council again.
The Council asked questions about what he felt were the biggest challenges for the City and his
work with the Planning Commission.
Mayor Labadie recessed the meeting at 5:48 p.m. and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
5 A5 P.M. Woody Love
6:00 P.M. Scott Zerby
Scott Zerby introduced himself and gave an overview of his background, experience, and shared
reasons why he was interested in serving on the Council again. He noted that he served for a
total of eighteen years, with eight years as mayor.
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The Council asked questions about the possibility of running again once this vacant term is
completed, decisions that have turned out to be controversial, serving as a Councilmember rather
than Mayor, and past differences in opinion between he and Mayor Labadie on past City projects.
Mayor Labadie recessed the meeting at 6:17 p.m. and reconvened at 6:28 p.m.
3. MINNETONKA COMMUNITY ED ADVISORY COUNCIL INTERVIEW
6:30 P.M. Tad Shaw
City Administrator Nevinski explained that the position on the Minnetonka Community Ed Advisory
Council represents the City and form the discussion around community education needs and
interests. He noted that Tad Shaw has served in this position for the last few years. He noted
that this position is appointed on an annual basis.
Tad Shaw gave an overview of his background, experience, and interest in continuing to serve
on the Minnetonka Community Ed Advisory Council.
The Council asked questions and discussed the activities of the Minnetonka Community Ed
Advisory Council, Tour de Tonka, member cities, and the past civic service and education
emphasis of the Advisory Council compared to its current focus on the Tour de Tonka. They
discussed the change from the activities of the Advisory Council and the move away from voting
on any actions with the sole focus being on Tour de Tonka and the possibility of speaking with
the new superintendent about possibly changing it back to a voting body.
ADJOURN
Maddy moved, Sanschagrin seconded, Adjourning the City Council Work Session Meeting
of June 12, 2023, at 6:51 P.M. Motion passed 4/0.
ATTEST:
1AVi Je Wife abadie, Mayor
Sandie Thone, City Clerk