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021494 CC Reg Min . CIlY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR CIlY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1994 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:15 p.m. MINUTES 1. CONVENE CIlY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Brancel reconvened the regular Council meeting from an Executive Session at 7: 15 p.m. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call Present: Mayor Brancel; Councilmembers Daugherty and Lewis; Administrator Hurm. Engineer Dresel. Acting Attorney Martin. and Plannirtg Director Nielsen. Absent: Councilmembers Benson and Stover. c. Review Agenda Lewis moved, Daugherty seconded to approve the Agenda for February 14, 1994, with postponement of Consent Agenda Item 3.A., cancellation of Agenda Item 5, and addition . of an Executive Session to discuss the Administrator's performance. Motion passed 3/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - January 24. 1994 Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 24, 1994, with a correction on Page 2, line 3 of the first full paragraph: delete over the last quarter of and replace with durin~. Motion passed 3/0. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Brancel read the Consent Agenda for February 14, 1994. Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and to adopt the Motions and Resolutions contained therein: . A. Resolution Approving a Setback Variance. John Einhorn, 5580 Howard's Point Road. POSTPONED. B. Motion to Approve Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon to Traverse Through City-May 1, 1994. REGULAR CIlY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1994 - PAGE 2 . c. RESOLUTION NO. 94-17 "A Resolution Approving Single Temporary Gambling Licenses. " D. Motion to Approve Change Order #2 for the Season's Elderly Housing Project #93- 2. E. Motion to Approve Extension to May 15, 1994 of Notice to Remove. Rick Haun, 28100 Boulder Bridge Drive. F. RESOLUTION NO. 94-18 "A Resolution Approving a Tree Trimmer License - Davey Tree Expert Co., Inc." G. Motion to approve the 1994-1995 AFSCME Contract Motion passed 3/0. . 4. PRESENTATION BY THE SOUTHSHORE SENIOR CENTER TASK FORCE Robert Gagne. Chair of the Southshore Senior Center Task Force. Jan Gray. member representing Greenwood. and Tim McGlynn. member representing Tonka Bay. presented a proposal for the Southshore Senior Community Center. If approved by the Councils of Shorewood. Greenwood. Deephaven. Excelsior. and Tonka Bay. the center would be constructed on land on the campus of the Shorewood City Offices. The projected $800.000 all-inclusive cost of the building and its furnishings would be financed through a 20-year Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority bond. The annual cost to a Shorewood taxpayer living in a $138.000 home is estimated at $8.00. Annual operating costs of the center would be obtained from building rental and user fees. The City will be asked to authorize working on a joint powers agreement. Task force members responded to Councilmembers' questions regarding the financing plans and the joint powers agreement. The Council generally favored the proposal and noted it will be considered again at its next meeting. The meeting recessed at 8: 10 p.m. and reconvened at 8: 15 p.m. 5. PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M.-CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BRYNMAWR SUBDIVISION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CANCELED AT THE REOUEST OF THE DEVELOPER. . 6. PARK - Report on January 25. 1994 meeting Silverwood Park A. Consideration of Approval of Landscape Plan B. Motion Accepting Silverwood Park Plan Hurm directed the Council's attention to the site and landscape plans for Silverwood Park recommended for approval by the Park Commission. Brancel suggested that the plans be presented to residents in the area surrounding the Park for their input prior to the Council's consideration of the plans. Following discussion. . . . " REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1994 - PAGE 3 Daugherty and Lewis concurred with the suggestion and staff was requested to distribute the proposed Silverwood Park plans to affected residents and solicit their comments. Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to table to February 28, 1994, consideration of the landscape plan and site plan for Silverwood Park. Motion passed 3/0. 7. PLANNING - Report by Representative Planning Commissioner Jim Pisula reported on the discussions and actions taken by the Commission at its February 1, 1994 meeting. A. Motion to Direct Staff to Prepare Findings of Fact Regarding a Simple Subdivision/Lot Area Variance. Gregory Erickson, 5290 Howard's Point Road. Nielsen referred to the documentation provided to the Council relative to this request and noted the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the subdivision and lot area variance. Lewis moved, Daugherty seconded to direct staff to prepare a findings of fact resolution regarding a simple subdivision/lot area variance requested by Gregory Erickson, 5290 Howard's Point Road. Motion passed 3/0. B. Motion to Direct Staff to Prepare Findings of Fact Regarding a Simple Subdivision/Variance for Two Dwellings (Temporarily) on a Single-Family Residential Lot. Matt Donahue, 5275 S1. Albans Bay Road. Nielsen stated the Planning Commission determined the variance for a temporary structure is in order and unanimously recommended its approval. The Commission, however, will consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance to provide for more appropriate administration of similar requests. Lewis stated that conditions attached to the approval provide for adequate controls including a stipulated time limit for removal of the temporary structure. Lewis moved, Daugherty seconded to direct staff to prepare a findings of fact resolution regarding a simple subdivision/variance for two dwellings (temporarily) on a single-family residential lot, requested by Matt Donahue, 5275 St. Albans Bay Road. Motion passed 3/0. 8. REPORT ON ISLAND DRY HYDRANT INFORMATIONAL MEETING Motion to Set a Public Hearing to Establish a Fire Protection Utility and Charges. . . . ", REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1994 - PAGE 4 Hurm directed the Council's attention to the information prepared for a meeting held with Shady and Enchanted Island residents regarding installation of a dry hydrant fire protection system and reported on the meeting. Estimated cost of construction of three hydrants is $50,000 or about $500 per benefitting parcel. This charge may be paid in a lump sum or in quarterly installments with the utility bill. Installation of the system is expected to be completed by May 1, 1994. It is proposed that a public hearing to consider adoption of a water utility ordinance and adoption of charges be conducted at 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 28, 1994. Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to set a Public Hearing to establish a fire protection utility and charges for Enchanted Island and Shady Island at 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 28, 1994, at City Hall. Motion passed 3/0. 9. MOTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF OFF- SYSTEM STATE AID FUNDING FOR THE VINE HILL INTERSECTION Dresel reviewed the three stages of the plans developed by MNDot for the Highway 7/ Vine Hill intersection construction project. Construction is expected to be completed by September 1, 1994. The City is requested to appropriate up to $39,000 toward construction of the project from its State Aid funds and the City Engineer is requested to approve the construction plans. During discussion, Dresel and Nielsen responded to Councilmembers' questions regarding the plans and traffic flows during the construction period. Brancel moved, Daugherty seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-19, "A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Off-System State Aid Funding for the Vine Hill Intersection." Motion passed 3/0. Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to authorize the City Engineer to sign the MNDOT Highway 7/Vine Hill intersection construction project plans, subject to his thorough review. Motion passed 3/0. 10. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR - None. 11. DISCUSSION ON POLICY ISSUES - None. 12. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS Schedule of Rental Housing Code Inspections and Close of Sump Pump Program Brancel stated the Administrator's report regarding rental housing code inspections will be rescheduled. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1994 . PAGE 5 . Hurm reported the sump pump inspection program is approximately 90% completed; a full report will be made at the next meeting. Lewis stated several residents have expressed concern regarding the nature of the inspections. He suggested that administration of the program be conducted with a user-friendly attitude. Hurm brought the Council's attention to meetings scheduled: March 24-Joint meeting with the school district; March 2, A.M.-MWCC pre-budget meeting, P.M.-Reception sponsored by Association of Municipalities for Metropolitan Council members. Nielsen noted that an open house is scheduled by MNDot on March 17 regarding the proposed construction project for the Christmas Lake/Highway 7 intersection. 13. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Brancel reported the addition of Channel 99 to the Triax cable system made possible by deletion of the FM station. 14. ADJOURN TO WORK SESSION SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to adjourn the City Council meeting at 9:05 p.m. to a Work Session, subject to the approval of claims. . Motion passed 3/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Arlene H. Bergfalk Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial ATTEST: .