02-014• CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 02-014
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SHOREWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
REGARDING THE LOCATION OF A NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood has joined with four South Lake Minnetonka
communities to form the Excelsior Fire District; and
WHEREAS, Shorewood has joined with three South Lake Minnetonka communities
to form a joint powers organization to provide police protection; and
WHEREAS, the Fire District has determined there is a need for a new fire station, and
the police joint powers coordinating committee has determined there is a need for a new
police department facility, and considerable efficiencies and cost saving can be realized by
locating both the police and fire departments in one facility; and
WHEREAS, a needs studies have identified the property at 24140 Smithtown Road as
the best location for a combined public safety facility; and
WHEREAS, proposed amendments to the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan were set
• forth in a Planning Director's memorandum, dated 10 January 2002, which memorandum is
attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Shorewood Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at its
regular meeting held on 15 January 2002 to consider the proposed amendments contained in
the Planning Director's memorandum;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood that the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood this 28th day of
January, 2002.
Woody Love, Mayor
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