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072594 CC Reg Min . . . '/} CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDA Y, JULY 25, 1994 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brancel at 7:00 p.m. A . Pledge of Allegiance B . Roll Call Present: Mayor Brancel; Councilmembers Benson and Stover; Administrator Hurm, City Engineer Dresel, Acting City Attorney Christopher Dietzen, and Planning Director Nielsen. Absent: Councilmembers Daugherty and Lewis. C . Review Agenda Stover moved, Benson seconded to approve the agenda for July 25, 1994, amended by removing Agenda Items 4.A. Discussion of Recommendation to Declare Development Moratorium; 4.C. Motion' to Adopt Resolution Approving Fence Setback Variance (Judy Christensen-Walden); and 4.E. Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving Concept Stage Plans for Heritage P.U.D. (Abingdon Development Corp.). Motion passed 3/0. D. Presentation to Dennis Johnson Mayor Brancel presented a plaque to Dennis Johnson in recognition of his 20 years of service to the City in the Public Works Department. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - July 11, 1994 Benson moved, Stover seconded to approve the July 11, 1994 City Council regular meeting minutes. Motion passed 211. Brancel abstained. (Subsequently, upon recommendation of the Acting City Attorney, Hurm stated the July 11, 1994 Council meeting minutes will be placed on the August 8 meeting agenda for approval.) 3. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Brancel read the Consent Agenda for July 25, 1994. Stover moved, Benson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and to adopt the Resolutions and Motion therein: . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 25, 1994 - PAGE 2 . A. RESOLUTION NO. 94-59, "A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Execute Sub recipient Agreement with Hennepin County for 1994 (Year XX) Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program." B . RESOLUTION NO. 94-60, "A Resolution Making Appointments to the Shorewood Parks Foundation Board of Directors." C . RESOLUTION NO. 94-61. "A Resolution Substituting Columbus Day as a Paid Holiday for Public Works Employees." D. RESOLUTION NO. 94-62, "A Resolution Substituting Columbus Day as a Paid Holiday for Public Works Director." E. Motion Approving Change Order #2 for the Silverwood Park Improvements and Freeman Park Trail Project (Project No. PK-I-94). Motion passed 3/0. 4. PLANNING - Report by representative Commissioner Pisula reported on the discussion and action taken at the Planning Commission's July 19, 1994 meeting to recommend that the Council declare a development moratorium. A. Discussion of Planning Commission Recommendation to Declare a Development Moratorium. REMOVED FROM AGENDA. . B. A Motion to Direct Staff to Prepare Findings of Fact for a Conditional Use Permit for the Vine Hill Market. Applicant: James Pyle. Location: 19215 St. Hwy 7. Nielsen stated the staff and the Planning Commission (vote of 411) recommend approval of the applicant's conditional use permit. Mr. Pyle stated he has worked with the City to develop a modified plan that addresses previous concerns. Brancel stated the applicant has eliminated all the variances except one and interposed no objection. to that variance. Stover stated the setback variance for the driveway is justified under the variance approval guidelines. Stover moved, Benson seconded to direct the staff to prepare findings of fact for a Conditional Use Permit for the Vine Hill Market. Motion passed 3/0. C. A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Fence Setback Variance. Applicant: Judy Christensen-Walden. Location: 5755 Merry Lane. REMOVED FROM AGENDA. D. A Motion to Direct Staff to Prepare a Resolution Regarding a Simple Subdivision and Lot Combination. Applicants: Ellis Pike/Steven Pike. Locations: 5810 Club Lane/24845 Smithtown Road. . Nielsen noted the proposed subdivision and combination will preclude either parcel from further subdivision. The applicants may wish to adjust the lot line so the new parcel has 80,000 square . . . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 25, 1994 - PAGE 3 feet of area or an affidavit (to be recorded with the filing) acknowledging that the new parcel cannot be subdivided may be signed. This issue and other outstanding issues will be resolved prior to the Council's final consideration of the application. Stover moved, Benson seconded to direct the staff to prepare a resolution regarding a simple subdivision and lot combination for Ellis Pike and Steven Pike. Motion passed 3/0. E. A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving Concept Stage Plans for Heritage P.U.D. Applicant: Abingdon Development Corporation. Location: South of Edgewood Road approximately 700' east of Howard's Point Road. REMOVED FROM AGENDA. 5. CONSIDERA TION OF A REQUEST FOR SPEED STUDIES ON CHASKA ROAD AND SMITHTOWN ROAD Hurm indicated that the Council may wish to reconsider conducting a speed study on Chaska and Smithtown Roads, which has been deferred for several months. He recommended that an informal study be conducted initially and a report prepared for the Council's consideration. The Councilmembers agreed that such a study should be conducted. Stover moved, Benson seconded to request the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation to conduct an informal speed study on Chaska Road and Smithtown Road. Motion passed 3/0. 6. 7. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR - None. DISCUSSION ON POLICY ISSUES - None. 8. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS A. Report on Status of 1994 Objectives Hurm directed the Council's attention to the mid-year status report on City Objectives for the Year. He stated that 1995 objectives will be set during development of the 1995 budget. Hurm reported on a meeting he attended regarding the Excelsior Fire Department budget. He pointed out that an increase to Shorewood's contribution has been anticipated due to increased usage, however, the projected 12.5% increase does not appear acceptable at this time. Hurm suggested to the budget committee that a smaller amount be directed for equipment replacement in order that Shorewood's increase could be limited to 8 or 9%. The Council supported and agreed with Hurm's recommendation and urged him to pursue the lesser increase for Shorewood's fire protection costs. The Council concurred that this action does not reduce their commitment to the fire equipment replacement fund. B. Planner's Report on Rental Housing Inspection Program Nielsen reviewed the status of the rental housing inspection program. He described serious violations uncovered during inspection of 60 of the City's 142 rental units. He stated that a third/final notice will be mailed to 23 rental properties which have not yet applied for licensing. 9. MA YOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Brancel noted that the budget for police service will be considered at the next meeting. She . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 25, 1994 - PAGE 4 referred to a letter from Chanhassen regarding reconstruction of County Road 17. Benson and Stover agreed that the City should receive information on that project as it may affect the Galpin Lake area of Shorewood. Stover and Benson reported that the MNDot response regarding the Highway 7/Christmas Lake reconstruction project did not adequately address the concerns expressed by the Council and requested that staff seek additional information for consideration at the August 8 meeting. 10. ADJOURN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Benson moved, Stover seconded to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:32 p.m. subject to the approval of claims. Motion passed 3/0. RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED, Arlene H. 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