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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDA Y, MARCH 13,2000
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Woody Love called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
A.
Roll Call
Present:
Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, and Zerby; City Attorney Keane; Finance
Director Rolek; Planning Director Nielsen; Public Works Director/Engineer
Brown
Absent:
Councilmember Stover
B.
Review Agenda
Mayor Woody Love read the agenda for March 13,2000. Councilmember Lizee requested Item
3D be moved to 7C for discussion.
Garfunkel moved, Zerby seconded, approving the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion
passed 4/0.
C. Presentation of Plaque to Patrick Collins
Mayor Love presented a plaque of appreciation from the City to Patrick Collins for his service on
the Planning Commission for the past two years. Mayor Love stated he had the special
opportunity to know and observe Mr. Collins' past service to the City. Mayor Love noted his
insightfulness, determination, and strong opinions combined with a sense of humor, helped him
in his work on the Planning Commission.
Mr. Collins thanked the Council and City for the plaque noting he had enjoyed his service on the
Commission and believed it was owed to the community to accomplish good work while he had
been on the Planning Commission.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 2000
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded, approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
for February 28, 2000, as amended on page 1, item lA Present, changing "City Attorney
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Keane" to "Sharna Wahlgren for City Attorney Keane" and on page 3, paragraph 5, to
read "Motion passed 3/1-dissenting vote-Lizee."
B. City Council Executive Session Meeting Minutes February 28, 2000
Garfunkel moved, Zerby seconded, approving the City Council Executive Session Meeting
Minutes for February 28, 2000, as submitted. Motion passed 4/0.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Garfunkel moved, Zerby seconded, approving the Motions contained on the Consent
Agenda and adopting the Resolutions Therein:
A. A Motion Approving a Party Registration and Permit Request for a
Wedding June 10,2000, from 5:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Applicant: Tom Skramstad
Location: 28020 Woodside Road
B. A Motion Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 00-025. "A Resolution
Transferring Minnesota Agency Rules 7080(On-site Septic Inspections) to
Hennepin County."
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A Motion Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 00-026. " A Resolution Approving
a Preliminary Plat-Country Club Meadows."
D. A Motion Approving the Request to Allow the Wells FargolNorwest Half
Marathon to Traverse the City on Sunday, May 7, 2000 (Removed from the
Consent Agenda and moved to 7C.)
Motion passed 4/0.
4. MA TTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were no matters from the floor at this time.
5. PARKS - Report by Representative
There was nothing to report at this time.
6. PLANNING - Report by Representative
Commissioner Woodruff reported on matters considered and actions taken at the March 7, 2000,
Planning Commission Meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). She noted the
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Planning Commission has one new member, Kate Lynch Bix, as well as New Chair Jeff Bailey,
and Vice-Chair Laura Turgeon.
Commission Woodruff noted there were concerns from the residents near the Minnesota
Ministorage facility related to lighting in the area. Director Nielsen noted he had spoken with the
President of Minnesota Ministorage who was following up on these concerns in an effort to be a
good neighbor to the residents in that area. Director Nielsen also reported follow up City
inspections were being done related to the concern about landscaping at that site as well.
7. GENERAL
A. Snowmobile Report by Bryan Litsey and Public Works
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South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Chief, Bryan Litsey, reported on the snowmobile use
of the LRT for the winter season thus far. He noted activity on the trail was heavily limited to
minimal and sporadic snowfalls for the winter. Because the trail was plowed down this season,
squad cars were able to be used in enforcement of trail usage. He also noted because of the early
warnings to the public about trail usage, the number of citations, as well as complaints about use
of the trail, had decreased from the previous year. Overall, it appeared there had been more
activity on the street, and people were doing more to create barriers to prohibit snowmobilers
from using the boulevard areas. Chief Litsey also appreciated the experimental plowing period
this year for the trail. He found it helpful and believes it will work better to have the trail plowed
in terms of enforcement.
Councilmember Zerby questioned whether snowmobile traffic patterns had been altered and
whether an alternative access point to the lake had been determined. Chief Litsey responded the
amount of traffic on Country Club Road and County Road 19 had increased as well as people
using the fire lanes to access the lake and other alternative routes.
B. Discussion on Snowmobile Access with Hennepin County Representative,
Don Davis
Don Davis, Director of Public Safety for Hennepin Parks, and former Police Chief for the South
Lake Minnetonka Department of Public Safety from 1976-1978, spoke to the Council about
alternative access points for snowmobilers wanting to utilize Lake Minnetonka. Mr. Davis
remarked that snowmobiling is a sport like any other and that people must be respectful. He
believes most snowmobilers want to comply with the rules of the trail and municipalities.
Mayor Love stated he appreciated the efforts of Hennepin Parks to provide access and parking
close to the trail in the westerly portion of the County, but was still concerned about appropriate
access points to the Lake Minnetonka for people in this area. Mr. Davis explained the only real
location with appropriate parking and access to the Lake is in the Lake Minnetonka Regional
Park. However, this access is not recommended because the ice is not solid at this access point
consistently. Mr. Davis stated he would try to carry this information back to the appropriate
source and would try to help this situation in any way possible.
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A Motion Approving the Request to Allow the Wells FargolNorwest Half
Marathon to Traverse the City on Sunday, May 7, 2000 (This item moved to
7C for discussion and consideration.)
Councilmember Lizee questioned Chief Litsey about the need for additional public safety
officers as the race traversed the area. Chief Litsey explained that the race participants typically
do not require officers other than the full complement to be staffed because the race participants
are spread out along the road and do not pose an obstruction to the roadways. In addition, he
noted it is helpful for participants to utilize the trail as part of the race.
Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, Approving the Request to Allow the Wells Fargo/Norwest
Half Marathon to Traverse the City on Sunday, May 7, 2000. Motion passed 4/0.
8. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
Engineer Brown stated there was nothing further to report at this time.
9. REPORTS
A. Administrator & Staff
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Gideon Glen
Director Nielsen expressed disappointment in the denial of the Minnesota DNR Oreenways
Grant. He noted the DNR stated there were more projects to be funded than funds available.
2. Skate Park
Director Nielsen reported a Concept plan for a site in Shorewood is being discussed with the
Park and Planning Commissions in an effort to move this project forward. He anticipates a
public hearing in April before the Planning Commission regarding this matter.
Mayor Love stated he would like to see momentum increase on this project in an effort to move
the matter forward.
3. Freeman Park Multi Purpose Building
Director Nielsen explained the plan, specifications, and estimates are complete for this project.
On March 16, 2000, there will be a joint meeting between the Park Commission and Park
Foundation related to this matter.
Regarding a different matter, Attorney Keane stated ward legislation had been passed by the
Minnesota Senate last week. The City is now able to adopt the ward system by ordinance.
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Mayor Love congratulated the Council, City staff, and law firm of Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and
Lindgren, Ltd. Special thanks were given to Senator Oliver and Representative Sykora for their
help in making this legislation possible.
Attorney Keane also stated there will be an Executive Session needed on March 27, 2000, to
discuss pending litigation.
Engineer Brown stated the City had received a number of complaints about parking related to the
Parade of Homes site on Woodside. He noted No Parking signs were posted as result.
Mayor Love, Director Nielsen, and Councilmember Garfunkel represented the City at the last
Fire Review Committee Meeting. Mayor Love stated issues are being resolved and he
anticipates resolution soon. The next Fire Review Committee meeting is March 14,2000.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded, adjourning the Regular City Council Meeting to Work
Session at 8:12 P.M., subject to the approval of claims. Motion passed 4/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sally Keefe,
Recording Secretary
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EN, ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR