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042406 CC Reg Min CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2006 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. A. Roll Call Present. Mayor Love; Councilmembers Callies, Lizee, Turgeon, and Wellens; Administrator Dawson; Finance Director Burton; Attorney Keane; Director of Public Works Brown Absent: None B. Review Agenda Administrator Dawson requested the Lease for 5795 Country Club Road be added as Item 9.A. Lizee moved, Callies seconded, Approving the Agenda as Amended. Motion passed 5/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Work Session Minutes, April 10, 2006 Wellens moved, Turgeon seconded, Approving the City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2006, as Amended, on Page 2, Paragraph 10, Sentence 1, change "Turgeon questioned asked" to "Turgeon questioned", and on Page 7, Paragraph 2, Sentence 1, change "clarify" to "clarifying", and on Page 7, Paragraph 3, Sentence 1, change "Brown stated had" to "Brown stated the". Motion passed 4/0, Callies abstaining due to her partial absence at that meeting. B. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, April 10, 2006 Wellens moved, Lizee seconded, Approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 10 2006, as Amended, on Page 3, Paragraph 1, Sentence 1, change "the City had since installed a small hump a the end of Mr. Majestic's driveway to reduce the amount of runoff on the property." to "the City could install a small asphalt speed hump at the end of Mr. Majestic's driveway to reduce the amount of runoff down his driveway.", and on Page 7, Paragraph 1, Sentence 2, change "favor of lot lines." to "favor of unconventional lot lines.", and on Page 7, Paragraph 6, Sentence 1, change "Attorney Keane explained" to "In response to a question from Mayor Love, Attorney Keane explained", and on Page 8, Paragraph 4, Sentence 1, change "Administrator Dawson" to "Mayor Love". Motion passed 4/0, Callies abstaining due to her absence at that meeting. 3. CONSENT AGENDA - Motion to approve items on Consent Agenda & Adopt Resolutions Therein: CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2006 Page 2 of 6 Mayor Love reviewed the Items on the Consent Agenda. Turgeon moved, Callies seconded, Approving the Motions Contained on the Consent Agenda and Adopting the Resolutions Therein: A. Approval of the Verified Claims List B. Staffing - No action required C. City Clerk's License Approvals 1. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 06-033, "A Resolution Approving Intoxicating Liquor License On-Sale Liquor and Special Sunday Sales - Minnetonka Country Club." 2. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 06-034, "A Resolution Approving Liquor License On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special Sunday Sales - American Legion Post #259." 3. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 06-035, "A Resolution Approving a 3.2 Percent "Off-Sale" Malt Liquor License - Cub Foods." D. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 06-036, "A Resolution Denying a Lot Area Variance and Minor Subdivision for Andrew and Dorothy Meldahl, 6180 Cathcart Drive." E. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 06-037, "A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Apple Ridge 3rd Addition." 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were no matters from the floor presented this evening. 5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Report by Tom Skramstad on Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Matters Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) Board Chair Skramstad stated the first copy of a semi- annual LMCD Newsletter had been published and mailed to the communities recently. He then stated he would leave copies at City Hall for the residents. Chair Skramstad stated he had attended a "Dick Gray Day" celebration at the State Capitol on April 24, 2006. He informed Council the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board had rejected proposals for a wider, navigable opening between Lake Minnetonka and Lake Virginia in Victoria; the Board had approved granting a permit to install new culverts similar in size to the small concrete passageway that currently connected the two lakes. Chair Skramstad then highlighted the activities the LMCD had been and would be addressing (as detailed in the report distributed to Council). The activities were: CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2006 Page 3 of 6 . Continue the Zebra Mussels boat inspection program . Published the first LMCD Newsletter . Sponsor the second annual "Future of the Lake" event . Continue Milfoil harvesting . Conduct a Milfoil treatment "demonstration project" . Enforce private property boat density regulations and eliminate illegal dock rentals . Initiated an "Outreach Initiative" to broaden the community of people who support the goal to protect Lake Minnetonka . Continue attaching solar lights to the top of navigational buoys in high traffic areas . Created and posted new "winter rules" on the Lake signs . Draft the 2007 LMCD budget (which would also identifY the member cities assessments) . Conduct a shoreline inventory - done every two years . Conduct dock inspections for property owners who had requested a permit for mooring more than four watercraft . Coordinated a meeting between Mr. Kurak (Enchanted Island) and his neighbors with regard to his request with regard to number of boats and dock sizes he would like to have In response to a question from Councilmember Lizee, Chair Skramstad stated the four watercraft limit did not include non-motorized vehicles or vehicles with very small motors. B. Report on Southshore Center Activities - Linda Prybylo, Director Linda Prybylo, Southshore Center Director, stated the Center had a number of services for seniors that helped extend the length of time they could live in their homes. She noted June Seaman, Marge Lund, and Lela Graupman accompanied her to the meeting. Prybylo listed some of the programs and activities offered by the Center. Those listed included: health screening; foot care; three exercise classes; counseling groups; lunch was served three times a week; free tax assistance in April of each year; blood pressure checks; on-site access to a pharmacist; informational workshops and one-on-one counseling regarding Medicare D; AAA Senior Driver Improvement Classes; craft activities; water color classes; card games; dial-a-ride; and, a variety of cultural and educational opportunities. She noted on May 5, 2006, the "Let's Talk" program topic would be the May 6, 1965, tornado. Prybylo stated if there were services that were needed but not available, the Center would make an effort to find those services with the assistance of the social worker. With regard to 2006 trends compared to 2005, Prybylo stated there had been an increase in educational programs participation compared to health and recreation programs, a decrease in dining services participation, and an increase in demand for transportation services. She then stated there had been a steady increase in volunteer participation at the Center. Prybylo went on to state the Southshore Advisory Board and the South shore Friends Board had raised the monies necessary to fund the operating costs through fundraisers and rentals. She reminded Council and Staff there was pork chop dinner scheduled for May 7, 2006. She noted the "Celebrate the Cities" luncheon had a large turnout. CITY OF SHORE WOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2006 Page 4 of6 Prybylo then stated the woodcarving class had been quite successful. The class had carved logo plaques for each of the five sponsoring cities, and June Seaman displayed one of the plaques. Mayor Love stated he was thankful for what the South shore Center had become to the community. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PARKS A. Report on Park Commission Meeting Held April 11, 2006 Park Commissioner Westerlund reported on matters considered and actions taken at the Park Commission Meeting of April I I, 2006 (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). She noted since that meeting the Magician had confirmed his performance for one of the Music in the Park events. Per a request from Councilmember Turgeon, Director Brown highlighted the joint meeting of the South Lake Minnetonka area Park Commissions with regard to a combined winter event. He stated the meeting was well attended, and the meeting participants were very enthusiastic. He noted Councilmember Turgeon had attended the meeting. B. Authorization for Expenditure of Funds for Skate Park Rehabilitation Director Brown explained there were 18 sheets of skate surface on the older skate park ramps that needed to be replaced. The cost was $ 163.40 per sheet plus tax and shipping. He stated Staff recommended authorization for expenditure of funds for the 18 sheets. Lizee moved, Wellens seconded, Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for 18 Sheets of Skate Board Ramp Surfacing Not To Exceed $3,500. Motion passed 5/0. 8. PLANNING Commissioner Woodruff reported on matters considered and actions taken at the April 18, 2006, Planning Commission meeting (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). In response to a question from Councilmember Wellens with regard to the definition of "one dock", Commissioner Woodruff explained Director Nielsen was going to draft a definition. Councilmember Callies stated if the C-I District and the C-2 District were eliminated, maybe the C-3 District and C-4 District should be renamed to the C-I District and C-2 District. Commissioner Woodruff stated he would bring that to the Planning Commission at its next meeting. 9. GENERAL/NEW BUSINESS A. Lease for 5795 Country Club Road CITY OF SHORE WOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2006 Page 5 of6 Administrator Dawson explained the lease for 5795 Country Club Road would expire at the end of June 2006 and the City needed to provide two months' notice to the lessee. He also explained the tenants would appreciate the lease be extended. Callies moved, Wellens seconded, to Amend the Lease for 5795 Country Club Road to be an open end lease requiring two months' notice of expiration. Motion passed 5/0. 10. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS None. 11. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS A. Administrator & Staff Administrator Dawson stated he had asked the Mound Fire Chief to be present at the City Council Work Session scheduled for May 8, 2006, to discuss changes in the Fire Service Contract and cost allocations. He suggested the council's discussion regarding the role of the Park Commission also be done at the meeting. In consideration of the Fire Chief, he requested the meeting start at 5:30 P.M. Council concurred with Dawson's recommendations. Director Brown stated the weight restrictions had been removed from County Road 19, and Staff had requested the contractor to complete any outstanding project tasks. He then stated Staff was preparing a communications plan with regard to City water for the Wedgewood Drive/Mallard Lane/Teal Circle neighborhood. He also stated the advertisement for bids for the Southeast Area Well / Amesbury Area Well interconnect project had been completed, and bids had to be submitted no later than May 17,2006. B. Mayor & City Council Mayor Love stated there would be an EFD Board Meeting on April 26, 2006, at the West Side Station beginning at 6:00 P.M. He also stated there was a SLMPD Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for May 3,2006, at the West Side Station beginning at 5:30 P.M. Councilmember Callies stated she attended a Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) Board meeting in March 2006. She noted the meeting was not well attended. She explained the Watershed District offered its assistance to member cities to help prepare/modifY a city's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). She then stated the RPBCWD was concerned the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was assuming some of the Watershed District's jurisdiction. Councilmember Wellens stated he would provide Council a report on the most recent Lake Minnetonka Communications Committee meeting regarding Wi-Fi at a May 8, 2006, Regular City Council Meeting Mayor Love recessed the Regular City Council meeting to an Executive Session at 7:50 P.M. 12. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - SLMPD ARBITRATION STRATEGY Mayor Love called the executive session to order at 7:55 P.M. All Councilmembers, Administrator Dawson, and Attorney Keane were present. CITY OF SHORE WOOD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2006 Page 6 of6 The strategy related to the arbitration for funding of South Lake Minnetonka Police Department operations was discussed. The Executive Session was concluded at 8:34 P.M. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 8:34 P.M. 13. ADJOURN Turgeon moved, Lizee seconded, Adjourning the Regular City Council Meeting of April 24, 2006, at 8:35 P.M. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Christine Freeman, Recorder ATTEST: