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062402 CC Reg AgP .... JJ,> ... CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2002 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING A. Roll Call Mayor Love _ Garfunkel Lizee Zerby _ Turgeon _ B. Review Agenda 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Special Meeting Minutes, June 10,2002 (Att.-#2A Minutes) B. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, June 10,2002 (Att.-#2B Minutes) 3. CONSENT AGENDA - Motion to approve items on Consent Agenda & Adopt Resolutions Therein: NOTE: Give the public an opportunity to request an item be removed/rom the Consent Agenda. Comments can be taken or questions asked/(Jllowing removal/rom Consent Agenda. A. Approval of the Verified Claims List (Att.-#3A Claims List) B. Approving the Appointment of an Election Clerk for the 2002 Primary and General Elections (Att.-#3B Proposed Resolution) C. Authorize Termination of the City's Membership with the Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) Group (Att.-#3C Finance Director's memorandum) D. Accept Bids and Award Contract - 2002 Seal Coat Project (Att-.#3D Public Works Director's memorandum) E. Authorization of Expenditure of Funds for Seal Coat Rock (Att.-#3E Public Works Director's memorandum) 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR (No Council action will be taken.) 5. PARKS - Report by Representative A. Report on Park Commission Meeting Held June 11,2002 (Att.-#5A Draft Minutes) ..... ~ ~ l:.t ~ !Xl ~ ~ ~ P? () ~. 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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128 · www.cLshorewood.mn.us · cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us Executive Summary Shorewood City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 24 June 2002 '. An EDA meeting will immediately follow the Regular Council Meeting. A Council Work Session will follow the EDA Meeting. Agenda Item #3A: Enclosed is the Verified Claims List for Council approval. Agenda Item #3B Preparations for the 2002 Primary and General Elections are underway. In the past, the City has appointed a part-time election clerk to assist with elections. Sue Grahn has served in this position in the past, and is able to do so again. The 2002 budget does provide funds for a part-time election clerk. Approval of a resolution appointing Sue Grahn as part-time election clerk requires simple majority vote. .. Agenda Item #3C: The City currently participates in the joint-powers agreement with Local Government Infonnation Systems (LOGIS) for group health, life, accident and other insurance. Years ago membership in this group was beneficial; this is not the case now. Last fall Staff received quotes from various major medical providers and discovered that equal or better coverage is available at a lower cost. In order to opt-out of the LOGIS group, notice must be provided by July 1. Staff is recommending that Council authorize termination of its relationship with the LOGIS group and authorize Staff to provide proper notification by the July 1 deadline. Agenda Item #3D: Pearson Brothers, Inc., provided the low bid and has completed joint sealcoating projects for the municipalities involved previously. Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Councils accept bids and award the contract to Pearson Brothers, Inc., as indicated above. The Bid with the Aggregate Quote will go above the budgeted amount in the sealcoat fund set aside for this item, there appears to be funds available in the street fund to support the $4900+ dollars needed to do this year's project. ft ~J PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Executive Summary - City Council Meeting of 24 June 2002 Page 2 of2 Agenda Item #3E: Martin Marietta Aggregates is the only provider in the area for seal coat aggregate. The bid process conducted was for the benefit of our auditors, or any other subcontractor who may want to supply aggregate from Martin Marietta. Martin Marietta did provide the low quote for the material. It should be noted that the City will be applying for a tax exemption for the purchase of aggregate materials, as allowed under the Minnesota Tax Code. Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Quote for award of contract to Martin Marietta Aggregates for the amount of$21,347.20. Agenda Item #5A: A Park Commission representative will be present to report on the June 11 Park Commission meeting. Agenda Item #7 A: The City has received two requests from residents for the consideration of goose control measures - one at Manor Park and the other at residential properties on Christmas Lake. Dr. Jim Cooper heads the "Round-Up" program - a goose removal capture and release program. The Staff report gives background information about the program and its costs. A survey of area cities' participation in and policies for goose removal is included. Also attached are two articles on shoreline landscaping for goose control. Council should determine whether to participate in the Goose Removal Program this year for Manor Park and along Christmas Lake, and to what level the City's commitment to the Goose Removal Program should be in future years. Agenda Item #7B: The Land Conservation and Environment Committee's (LCEC) sunset date is June 30, 2002. Staff recommends extending the committee's work to August 12, with the final report being presented to Council on August 26. Staff is also recommending the establishment of a permanent ad hoc committee made up of one Park Commissioner, one Planning Commissioner, and one Council Member, to address land conservation and environment issues as they arise. Agenda Item #8A: During the June 10, 2002 City Council meeting, a request for establishing "No Parking" along Glen Road was considered. Ms. Nancy Clegg, speaking on behalf of the Gideon Woods Town-home Association, stated she was concerned for the number of vehicles parking and loitering at the comer of Glen Road and County Road 19. The City Council directed Staff to investigate the impacts of this 30-foot sight triangle, as it relates to traffic movements. The Engineering Department has reviewed the site and recommends that the shoulder area along Glen Road remain undesignated with regard to parking restrictions. . . . . CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 6:30 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING DRAFT. Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Love;.Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, Turgeon, and Zerby (6:43 p.m. arrival), Administrator Dawson Absent: None B. Review Agenda Mayor Love reviewed the Agenda, noting the purpose of the meeting was to interview Mr. James R. Johnson for appointment to the Park Commission. 2. INTERVIEW CANDIDATE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK COMMISSION Mr. James R. Johnson, of 26915 Noble Road, was interviewed for appointment to Park Commission. The Council and Mr. Johnson discussed the role of the Park Commission as it relates to the needs of the City. 3. ADJOURNMENT Lizee moved, Garfunkel seconded, adjourning the City Council Special Meeting of June 10, 2002, at 6:50 P.M. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Woody Love, Mayor ATTEST: Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator 1Fl/1 . . CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 10,2002 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MINUTES DR~fl. 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Love; Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee, Turgeon, and Zerby; Administrator Dawson; Attorney Keane, Engineer Brown, Finance Director Burton, and Planning Director Nielsen Absent: None B. Review Agenda Garfunkel moved, Zerby seconded, Approving the Agenda as presented. Motion passed 5/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2002 Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, Approving the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2002, as presented. Motion passed 5/0. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Love reviewed the Consent Agenda. Mr. Michael Hoy requested Item 3C be removed from the Consent Agenda for further clarification. Councilmember Turgeon requested Item 3E also be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion and consideration. Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded, Approving the Motions Contained on the Consent Agenda and Adopting the Resolutions Therein: A. Approval of the Verified Claims List B. Appeal Notice to Remove Appellant: Anna Williams Location: 5910 Galpin Lake Road C. Appeal Notice to Remove Appellant: Michael Hoy Location: 25480 Smithtown Road This item was removed from the Consent Agenda to become Item 7D for further clarification at the request of the applicant. ~~f3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 2 of 13 D. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 02-048, "A Resolution Approving the Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Joint Cooperation Agreement." E. Schedule Public Hearing Date for Disposition of Surplus Real Estate (This item was removed to Item 7E for further discussion and consideration.) Motion passed 5/0. 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were no matters from the floor presented this evening. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS A. Presentation of Service Award to Former Park Commissioner Dan Puzak . Mayor Love presented a service award to Dan Puzak for his years of service on the Park Commission. He noted Mr. Puzak had served on this commission since 1995, always speaking his mind, and working to bring consensus to issues. Mayor Love also stated Mr. Puzak was instrumental in working to bring the Skate Park into being as well as various trail projects. He noted Mr. Puzak's talents and services would be greatly missed by the City and its residents. Mr. Puzak thanked the Council and all volunteers of Shorewood for participation in City activities. He thanked the community for making Shorewood a special place to live. B. Wetland Assessment Report by 5th graders at Minnewashta Elementary School Lisa Numrich, a fifth grade teacher from Minnewashta Elementary School, stated she had been working with Kathy Timberg, a Scientist in Residence at the school, as part of receiving the Cynthia Krieg Memorial Grant for work on wetlands in the area. She stated the students had taken knowledge learned as part of the program and taught students from Clear Springs Elementary School about wetland areas. She . explained four students, Sydney Eishens, Ari Koehnen, Max Miller, and Tyler Wilhelm, representing approximately 200 other fifth grade students, would provide a Power Point presentation to Council regarding wetland assessment techniques and findings. These students shared brochures made by the fifth grade students as well. Councilmember Lizee thanked Ms. Numrich and her students for the fabulous presentation, noting the program was in its seventh year and had been funded by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). She stated it was wonderful to see what had been learned and what the kids could teach adults about water quality. She was impressed with how the students had worked with the students of Clear Springs Elementary School, located within the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff-Creek Watershed District. Mayor Love stated he knew of Minnewashta's fine reputation for this program and stated the work had been a model for the MCWD and what can be done when involving young people. He invited the Minnewashta students to participate in the Gideon Glen wetland restoration project with the City. He stated the students and faculty should be amazed and proud of themselves for their incredible presentation. C. Presentation of the 2001 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) by Steve McDonald, CPA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 3 of 13 Steve McDonald, Certified Public Accountant with the City's auditing firm of Abdo, Eick, and Meyers, presented Finance Director Burton and the City with Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. He noted the City had received this prestigious award for the past seven or eight years in a row, and it was the highest form of recognition a municipality could receive for financial reporting. Finance Director Burton stated the City was proud to receive the award and thanked Council and Administrator Dawson for their unfailing commitment to high standards in financial reporting. . Mr. McDonald explained the process utilized in auditing the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Year 2001. He next provided an overview of the report and briefly reviewed funds with the report. He noted the General Fund revenues were greater than budgeted, while expenditures were slightly less than budgeted. Therefore, the General Fund balance was slightly over $2 million dollars. Also, the Water and Sewer Funds performed positively, while the Liquor Fund also experienced another positive year. Finance Director Burton stated additional detailed fmancial information was contained in the CAFR. Mayor Love thanked him for his report. Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded, to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year 2001. Motion passed 5/0. 6. PARKS As there had not been a meeting of the Park Commission since the past Council meeting, there was nothing to report at this time. Engineer Brown noted the next Park Commission meeting would take place on June 11,2002, at Freeman Park beginning with a Park Tour at 6:30 P.M. 7. PLANNING A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning District Amendment, Conditional Use Permits and Request for Vacation of Public Street Right-of-Way - Cub Foods Applicant: John Uban (on behalf of Shorewood Village Shopping Center) Location: 23680 State Highway 7 and 6095 Lake Linden Drive . Mayor Love recognized Councilmember Garfunkel who stated he would recuse himself from this portion of the meeting to avoid a potential conflict of interest perceived due to his employer. Councilmember Garfunkelleft the room at 7:35 P.M. Mayor Love explained the process to be utilized in the review of this case. He noted Director Nielsen would give a brief staff report as there had already been a record created in this case. In addition, he encouraged from residents only new information to be shared and new comments not already part of the record. Director Nielsen then briefly reviewed the history of the request and actions to be considered. He stated the developer had worked and reworked plans to comply with the City's Zoning requirements. He noted there were a number of issues, including drainage, traffic and circulation patterns, landscaping and buffering, hours of operation, and hardcover limitations, discussed throughout the planning process. Director Nielsen also stated the developer had satisfied plans to meet the Zoning Codes as unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission, noting the proposed underground pipe gallery freed up space that allowed the proposed parking be comply with City ordinances. He then briefly reviewed the landscaping and buffering for the site, as well as the concerns shared by the Minnesota Department of CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10,2002 Page 4 of 13 Transportation (MnDOT). He stated the Planning Commission had directed Staff to prepare the Findings of Fact for approval in this case, and those Findings had been presented this evening. He then reviewed Council's necessary participation in the planning process, explaining that should Council accept the Findings, the Metropolitan Council would review the case for metropolitan significance. In addition, the MCWD would also need to grant approval for the underground drainage proposed as part of the plans for the site. He also reviewed the components of the development agreement, noting the developer had agreed to construct and install a trail along Lake Linden Drive. Engineer Brown stated the underground detention facility would meet Shorewood's strict requirement to bring the stormwater drainage from the entire site into compliance with regard to phosphorus removal. He noted the proposed facility exceeded the standards for phosphorus removal in this case. In addition, he stated MnDOT had reviewed the proposed plans with regard to traffic flow in the area, and made. recommendations changing the flow and circulation patterns on the site. The intersection of Highways 7 and 41 would continue to operate at a safe level with the addition of the proposed development plan. Dave Sellergren, a land use attorney for the applicant, stated the plans had changed in the past year due to the work of John Uban and his team of associates. He stated the process had been reviewed and followed . and three principle contexts remained. He explained the proposed plans were believed to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan set forth by the City. Also, the pending condemnation proceedings regarding land near the right-of-way area for the site were equivalent to the land being requested for addition. Furthermore, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were in line with the language found in the Comprehensive Plan. He requested Council review the Findings with these principles in mind. John Uban, planning consultant and landscape architect of Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban, reviewed the changes made to the plans in the past in effort to bring the plan into compliance with the City's Zoning regulations. He reviewed issues pertaining to traffic, building fayade, cart corrals, snow removal, stormwater treatment, and adjustments to the landscape plans. In addition, Cathy Anderson, principal with KKE Architects, reviewed changes made to the proposed CUB Foods store, believing it be a great solution to tie the existing portion of the Center to the grocery store. Stan Taube, resident of Shorewood and owner/developer of the Shorewood Village Shopping Center, . stated he appreciated the patience of all parties involved in this process as there had been many emotionally charged discussions and comments heard pertaining to the proposed project. He stated that City Staff had made it very clear there was a set of rules to be followed to fit within the City's standards. He stated residents had made feelings and beliefs obvious regarding bringing in a "Big Box" grocery store, and to combine those issues with traffic concerns had made this project full of difficult issues. He stated there was only so much that could be done overall, and he had tried to make the project outstanding. He explained there would be four stores within a store in the proposed store layout. The proposed store had been downsized from 70,000 to 60,000 square feet, similar in size to the smallest Byerlys and Lunds stores, making it the smallest CUB Foods store within the Twin Cities area and also the most expensive. Mr. Taube stated the only issue remaining pertained to traffic. More important than dollars-and-cents was safety and lives. He stated the City was trying to control the situation as best as could be done and he had also added safety measures. He stated his own studies showed, with improvements to other local roadways within the vicinity as planned by the City, there would still be less traffic than today in spite of the addition of a CUB Foods store on site. He then reviewed alternatives available to him for this site. First, he explained CUB Foods, Inc., had already designated this area for a store. With the potential for a store going in across Highway 7, there would be no changes made to the traffic that would come through Shorewood to get to that store. He also stated he could remove more of the Center and place a CUB Foods store on site without any change to traffic patterns. Thirdly, he could demolish the entire Shopping Center and would not need to go through the numerous hurdles he had CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 5 of 13 chosen to go through with the proposed plans. He stated the land there would be developed and while he would not be able to rid the area of all traffic concerns, attempts were being made to minimize the impact to the local neighborhoods in the area. He stated as a developer there were always concerns with a project; however, he had never built a project he was not proud of, and this project was no exception. Mayor Love stated the Council wanted residents to feel heard and would like to hear any new insights regarding the project anyone might wish to share at this time, however, he encouraged brevity as there were many people wishing to address Council. . Henry Miles, 24035 Mary Lake Trail, commented on the process being utilized in consideration of this project. He expressed concern for the perceived lack of involvement on behalf of the Council at the various meetings in the past regarding this matter. He also sated there were many issues appearing unresolved by the Planning Commission. .In addition, he questioned whether this area. was a good place to add more people as this was to be a major shopping center located on a dead end formed by Highway 41 intersecting Highway 7, and traffic would utilize Lake Linden Drive. He noted the statistics regarding traffic related to the proposed project to be illogical, and stated issues regarding litter, noise, lighting, and danger had not been addressed. He stated he was concerned people were committed to following an unsuccessful course of action with regard to the project. Dan Puzak, 23830 Smithtown Road, expressed concerns for any potential failures with the alum injection system as part of the underground drainage facility. Also, he stated he believed the traffic issue would be displaced to Smithtown Road as a result of the proposed project. He thought all parties were working to solve issues of concern, but questioned whether the project was too big for the area. Denise Koehnen, 6095 Lake Linden Drive, stated she was quite concerned about traffic in that area and was glad to see trail action being taken. She stated any new development on the site would increase traffic, and people had moved into that area knowing they were near commercial property. With this in mind, she thought the proposed project was a good option. . Kevin Bums, 6070 Lake Linden Drive, stated he had recently moved into his house and had severely underestimated the amount of traffic on Lake Linden Drive. He stated he had 3 children between the ages of 2 and 11 years old, and he was not for the project. He was not against a CUB Foods store; however, he was concerned of the potential for severe accidents based on traffic issues. He stated he would like to see some sort of barrier material placed between traffic on Lake Linden Drive and the pedestrian trail, with placement of the trail on the side of Lake Linden Drive with the most children, as it was important to keep children and traffic separate. Todd Boynton, 6155 Riviera, stated if this store were to be the most expensive, it would need to be supported by consumer traffic. He questioned the accuracy of the traffic studies. Victoria Blaylock-Schmidt, 24295 Yellowstone Trail, stated she was concerned for traffic and a trail would.help, but would not alleviate the problem of getting in and out of her driveway on a daily basis. She stated there were rude people in the area as a result of the traffic, and any additional cars would be too many for the roadway. She did not understand how additional traffic would result in an overall decrease, and she questioned whether traffic studies had been conducted on the weekend. She thought the area needed a small neighborhood grocery store with small grocery store amenities. She stated there would be convenience in an inconvenient store. She questioned whether a CUB Foods store was necessary in this area, and suggested the plans for the store be moved further to the west of the municipal borders. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10,2002 Page 6 of 13 Roger Nystande, 6085 Lake Linden Drive, stated he had lived in Shorewood since 1965. He believed the traffic issues had been ignored by the Planning Commission. He commented he could watch the traffic on weekends increase in the area currently. He stated it was tough to fight CUB Foods, and he had considered moving from the area; however, now he believed it important to make sure promises were kept by the developer regarding the landscaping in the area. He stated he would like to see Driskill's remain at the current location. Mayor Love stated he appreciated comments made this evening, and he had heard a number of questions that would attempt to be answered this evening. He closed the Public Testimony portion of the meeting at 8:45 P.M. Mayor Love questioned Engineer Brown about the guarantees made to the City regarding maintenance of the alum injection system as part of the undergroundstormwater storage facility. Engineer Brown explained Aeration Industries, a leading expert on these systems, had been retained as part of the development plan and would certify a monthly report by a registered professional engineer to the City regarding the maintenance of the system. In the event there was a system failure, a silent paging system was to be installed with an autodialer so that help could be summoned. . Attorney Keane commented these issues would be enforceable over time and language would be crafted within the development agreement that would to the greatest extent possible ensure those maintenance efforts take place. He noted the efforts were only as good as the ongoing property owner, and an event of failure would be considered an event of default regarding the development agreement. He stated development agreements would go with the land and any future owner would need to be aware of the development agreement in this matter. Mayor Love then questioned whether traffic counts had been conducted on weekends. Fred Dock, traffic engineer for the applicant, responded affirmatively, noting volume impacts had been conducted for twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. He stated most recently, MnDOT had reviewed the weekday volumes, as it would impact Highway 7. Mayor Love questioned why the exterior pedestrian walkway was not enclosed. Cathy Anderson explained the trend in the industry was to provide more open-air meeting spaces for people shopping in . retail atmosphere. Mayor Love stated his concern for the seasonal elements and if indeed this was to be a community center of activity, he believed the open walkway would take away from the convenience of the shopping experience. With regard to the trail along Lake Linden Drive, Councilmember Turgeon questioned the separation methods to be utilized between roadway and trail and Councilmember Zerby questioned which side of the roadway the trail would be located. Engineer Brown stated there were many options that existed regarding separating pedestrians from traffic on a trail, such as chain and bollards, shrubbery, walls, etc. He stated the matter was still under consideration; however, topography constraints could be found on the east side of Lake Linden Drive, and the west side seemed more practical, especially since it might address some drainage concerns as part of the process. Councilmember Lizee stated it was her recollection the residents taking part in the neighborhood trail walk in March of this year had expressed preference for location of a trail on the west side of Lake Linden Drive. She also questioned whether any precedents had been set for developers building trails offsite. Attorney Keane stated offsite mitigation measures were customary with larger, intensive development projects. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 7 of 13 Councilmember Lizee also questioned whether there would be any outdoor seasonal sale items on the site. Mary McGlinch, of Supervalu, stated there might be limited seasonal sales, such as flowers, that could only take place on the sidewalk in front of the store, as the parking area was quite tight. She also explained, in response to Councilmember Lizee's question, CUB Foods, Inc., was currently in negotiations with Bayside Bank to bring the bank into the store. Councilmember Turgeon stated she had been part of the discussions for the past two years regarding this project and had heard many suggestions by residents regarding traffic on Lake Linden Drive. She stated Engineer Brown had addressed each one at the recent Planning Commission meetings and had explained the Minnesota State Aid "undesignation" process. She stated residents had tried to come up with ways to reduce traffic in the area; unfortunately, the City did not have jurisdiction over the roadway. . Councilmember Zerby stated he, too, had been involved with the project a great deal of time, and had heard traffic was the single biggest issue not only with this project, but with all parts of the City. He stated the site was a commercial site, and as such, Council had no decision-making power as to the amenities included within the store. He stated the Council had examined the issues from the perspective of examining all alternatives and options. He stated he saw this matter as a long-fought battle with the City having caused successful changes. He stated he thought it was the best the developer could come up with for the criteria the City had in its regulations. . Mayor Love stated he also had been part of the process, and while he had not attended all meetings, he had been able to sit anonymously in the crowd during some of the meetings of the Planning Commission. He stated he had been impressed and concerned at what he had heard. He stated he was concerned the initial team of presenters for the applicant had expectations regarding what the City would need to do to accommodate their plans. Secondly, he stated he was concerned with comments heard regarding why people had to listen to this, as CUB Foods was not wanted in the City. He explained our nation's founding documents provided rights to all to develop, listen, and work with the process. He noted the process in this case to be wearing on the community residents and leaders. He noted the store was still a big store; however, Driskill's was not economically viable at that location. He stated CUB Foods, Inc., was not the issue in and of itself. He stated traffic was a big concern, and he could foresee the site being redeveloped and it was a reality the developer would want success, which would bring traffic to that area. He stated he believed enforcement would need to be increased in the area. He appreciated the civility of all parties involved in the process, and stated residents had been heard. He stated the responsibility of the Council was to hear matters oflaw through the City's ordinances and provide a basis for regulating use. Councilmember Turgeon stated the Planning Commission had spent endless hours and debated heavily the question whether this application complied with the Comprehensive Plan and its ordinance criteria. She stated the Planning Commission's recommendation identified eight areas of the Comprehensive Plan where criteria had been met. She stated the Planning Commission was an unpaid, thankless job. In addition, decisions were made, not on emotions, but on the context of the ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan the City had adopted for use. Lizee moved, Turgeon seconded, Directing Staff to Prepare Findings of Fact for Approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning District Amendment, and Conditional Use Permits, subject to Metropolitan Council Review, and Minnehaha Creek Watershed Review and Approval, prior to July 8, 2002, and a Public Hearing Scheduled for July 8, 2002, to hear a Request for Vacation of Public Street Right-of-Way, for John Uban, on behalf of the Shorewood Village Shopping Center, 23680 State Highway 7 and 6095 Lake Linden Drive. Staff was also directed to prepare an Ordinance Amendment for rezoning and of the vacation of the Public Street Right-of- Way for this case as weD. Motion passed 4/0. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10,2002 Page 8 of 13 Mayor Love recessed the meeting at 9: 17 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 9:33 P.M. B. Setback Variance Applicant: Location: James Quandt 22425 Murray Street Director Nielsen explained the applicant had requested a variance to build a second-story addition onto his house at 22425 Murray Street. He further explained the existing house and garage encroached into the required rear yard setback area of the lot. In addition to this encroachment, Director Nielsen cited several aspects of the Zoning Code in which the subject property failed to be compliant. He noted the lot to have inadequate lot width, as it was a "flag lot." Also, an accessory building straddled the west property line; the driveway access to the garage encroached onto the neighboring property, and the impervious surface was in excess of 33 percent for the lot. Director Nielsen also explained the topography of the lot demonstrated the house perched on top of a prominent hill, with the site dropping away in all directions. He also noted the applicant owned the property immediately west of the subject site. . The existing house contained approximately 1280 square feet of area, and the applicant proposed adding a second story of equal area, necessitating a rear yard setback variance of nine feet. He explained that although there was room to expand the house within the buildable area of the lot, hardcover restrictions prevented outward expansion. Despite the driveway serving the property being substantially off of the site, hardcover occupied 45 percent of the lot. He also stated the Zoning Code allowed that where setback deficiencies existed the required setback could be made up on the other side. Since the existing buildings encroached 37 feet into the rear yard, a restriction could be established restricting construction in the northerly 37 feet of the wide portion of the lot. He also recommended the applicant be required to provide a conservation easement over this portion of the lot, where topography proved difficult for construction. Furthermore, Director Nielsen explained, hardcover should be reduced on the site wherever possible. To that end, he noted two opportunities for reduction. One such area was the gravel area north of the bituminous pad and another, the accessory building in the southwest corner of the site. It was not recommended that the bituminous pad be removed as it provided a turnaround at the top of the steep driveway to the property. He also suggested the applicant could subdivide 30 feet from the rear of his vacant land to the west and combine it with the homestead property. By adding land to the site, the percentage of hardcover would be reduced and a problem for any future owner of the lot to the west would be eliminated. . Director Nielsen stated the Planning Commission had noted the proposed deck work around the house would exceed the hardcover to be removed. As a result, the Commission had recommended approval of the setback variance with the stipulations recommended by Director Nielsen. James Quandt, the owner of the property, stated he had been a resident of Shorewood since last August, and he was excited to work with the community and this unique piece of property. He stated to build a second story addition seemed the most logical option for his case and he had virtually unanimous support from neighbors. He stated he believed this solution to be the most reasonable, least restrictive, and least problematic with regard to the City's ordinances. Zerby moved, Lizee seconded, Directing Staff to Prepare Findings of Fact for Approval of a Setback Variance, subject to staff recommendations, for James Quandt, 22425 Murray Street. Motion passed 5/0. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10,2002 Page 9 of 13 c. Setback Variance Applicant: Location: Mark and Kathy Simanek 25625 Wild Rose Lane Director Nielsen explained the applicants had requested an after-the-fact setback variance for a covered porch added to the northeast comer of their home on a comer lot at 25625 Wild Rose Lane. He explained the porch was built without a building permit, and the existing house was nonconforming with respect to the side yard setback as it was only one foot from the right-of-way for Eureka Road, whereas 35 feet was required. Further, the house was only 16.5 feet from the traveled surface of the street. The porch measured 4' x 12', not including the stairway. In addition, he explained the Planning Commission had voted to recommend allowing the porch to remain as constructed. Councilmember Turgeon stated she had questioned the Commission as. to whether it would have voted for recommendation of the setback variance had the porch not been built. The Commissioners respondedaffmnatively. . Mark Simanek, owner of the property, stated he was humbled by the service provided by the volunteers within the City, and he apologized for the lack of a building permit. He also stated he believed he met the three criteria in the City's ordinance for a variance. He stated the porch would not extend closer to Eureka Road, but would extend to Wild Rose Lane, where the distance from the roadway was not an issue. He commented the porch seemed to fit the house and finish the exterior of the home. Zerby moved, Turgeon seconded, Directing Staff to Prepare Findings of Fact for Approval of a Setback Variance for Mark and Kathy Simanek, 25625 Wild Rose Lane. Motion passed 5/0. D. Appeal Notice to Remove Appellant: Michael Hoy Location: 25480 Smith town Road Director Nielsen stated Mr. Hoy had been requested to remove a number of items from his property, and while progress had been made in removing a number of items, a school bus parked on the property remained. . Mr. Hoy stated he was required to secure a Recreational Vehicle license for the school bus which he intended to convert for his personal use. He stated other issues had been remedied on the site, but he required additional time to comply with the licensing request. Director Nielsen stated the bus would need to be parked in the buildable portion of the lot, most likely behind the house. Mr. Hoy stated he understood where he could park his vehicle on the lot, and thanked the City for working with him. Zerby moved, Lizee seconded, Extending the Notice to Remove until June 25, 2002, for Michael Hoy, 25480 Smithtown Road. Motion passed 5/0. E. Schedule Public Hearing Date for Disposition of Surplus Real Estate Director Nielsen explained several years ago the City purchased a triangle of land at the end of Church Road for purposes of building a cul-de-sac turn-around. It was determined at that time the excess land could be sold to whomever might develop the property lying between Church Road and Strawberry Lane for the amount of two units of the original assessments for the Church Road project. He further explained the City had previously allowed prospective developers to include the City-owned property into plat proposals. Mr. John Pastuck had purchased the property to the east of Church Road and requested the City sell him the remnant Church Road property. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 10 of 13 Councilmember Zerby stated the City had previously purchased property to retain green space within the City. He questioned whether the sale of this property might be at cross-purposes with those intentions. Director Nielsen explained the City had paid for this property out of the General Fund and the intent behind the sale of the property would be to recoup those costs. Councilmember Zerby stated he had heard residents requesting retention of green space within the City, and perhaps this would be heard at Public Hearing on the matter. Zerby moved, Turgeon seconded, Recommending July 8, 2002, as a Public Hearing date for Disposition of Surplus Real Estate, with notification of the Public Hearing to be mailed to all residents within 500 feet. Mayor Love stated he thought the question was valid and would be addressed at that Hearing. Councilmember Zerby stated it was an excellent opportunity for residents to be heard regarding the retention of green space within the City. Motion passed 5/0. 8. GENERAL . A. Request from Mr. Dennis Jabs regarding Radisson Road Engineer Brown stated Mr. Jabs wished to address Council regarding opportunities to decrease traffic on Radisson Road. Engineer Brown explained Mr. Jabs had experienced a number of incidents on Radisson Road as it had a number of safety concerns and significant hazards. He noted Mr. Jab's property was situated on Radisson Road, which paralleled an arterial roadway (Highway 7), and would prove to be considered an alternate route by numerous drivers whenever Highway 7 service was disrupted. He also stated there were a number of residents in that area that believed access was an important issue. Dennis Jabs, 20915 Radisson Road, stated he had resided at that location for 17 years, and he was asking the Council to put resources toward improving Radisson Road in its entirety. He referenced a letter he had written to the City in May 2001, to which he stated he had received no response. He stated the purpose of that past letter was to try to head off problems for this year to no avail. He stated his property . abutted the roadway, and the roadway was only 12 feet wide. He stated he had been unable to use his attached garage due to a blind entrance. He stated the roadway was dangerous as it was nonconforming and not substantial in width. He also stated he would be happy to help or sit in on any discussions on that roadway. He stated there had been significant increases in traffic over the years and that was why he was here now. Engineer Brown stated he agreed the roadway was substandard; however, to improve the roadway would encourage increased speed. Councilmember Zerby suggested a neighborhood walk of the roadway to gather residents' comments. Councilmember Lizee agreed and questioned whether Mr. Jabs had attempted to work with other residents and neighbors to help control the traffic. Mr. Jabs stated most traffic was not from the neighborhood, but from many different drivers attempting to use the roadway as an alternative route. He stated he thought the City should reexamine the location of the right-of-way along the road and consider widening it. In addition, he suggested other measures in effort to make it more circuitous to various streets in the area. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 11 of13 Mayor Love stated he would endorse the idea of walking the roadway to gather residents comments; however, the solutions would be complex. Council agreed. In addition, Mayor Love suggested a traffic awareness detail be established on the roadway by the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department. B. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Sale of Fireworks Administrator Dawson explained the Minnesota legislature enacted an amendment to state Statutes removing a category of non-aerial, non-explosive fireworks from its definition of prohibited fireworks. He also explained the City Attorney had reviewed the potential amendments related to the sale and use of fireworks, noted the ordinance amendments were for licensed indoor non-transient facilities with monthly inspections to be reviewed by the Fire Marshal. Council questioned and clarified various aspects of the amendment,. with Mayor Love noting the restrictions for sale appeared stringent. . Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Approving ORDINANCE NO. 386, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 300 of the Shorewood City Code, Establishing Regulations for Fireworks Dealer's License Fees and the Sale of Permitted Consumer Fireworks." Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Approving ORDINANCE NO. 387. "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 603 of the Shorewood City Code Relating to Offenses Involving Public Health and Safety." Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 02-049. "A Resolution Setting License, permit and Service charges and Miscellaneous Fees for Fireworks Dealer LicenselPermit." Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 02-050, "A Resolution Approving Publication of Ordinance NO. 386 by Title and Summary." All motions passed 4/0/1, with Lizee abstaining. C. Request for No Parking Signs - Gideon Woods Townhome Association . Nancy Clegg, speaking on behalf of the Gideon Wood Townhome Association, stated she was concerned for the number of vehicles parking and loitering at the comer of Glen Road and County Road 19. She requested "No Parking" signs be placed on both sides of Glen Road to alleviate this problem. Councilmember Turgeon stated she thought posting signs prohibiting parking would only push the problem elsewhere in the vicinity. She agreed the corner could be improved aesthetically and noted the Townhome Association agreed to work in conjunction with the County Road 19 project to improve the comer. Engineer Brown stated there were three options available at this time. The area could be left as it was currently, or No Parking signs could be posted with additional black dirt and grass seed, or thirdly, the area could be paved which would give the indication parking was allowed there. He noted service vehicles frequently sought refuge there from the traffic on County Road 19, and stated it would difficult to designate the area as No Parking as there was a balance to be struck between aesthetics and safety. He further commented nothing obligated the City to provide parking in the utility box area, but people would seek refuge from the traffic elsewhere in the nearby vicinity. Ms. Clegg requested at least one sign be placed in that area. Councilmember Garfunkel stated the issue of people parking near our homes was something everyone had to deal with, and he questioned whether she CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 12 of 13 thought the matter was a safety or aesthetic issue. Ms. Clegg responded both issues were representative of the situation. Director Nielsen questioned whether 30' sight lines could be maintained at that comer. Council agreed the matter needed clarification regarding the sight lines and asked Director Nielsen to research the sight line issues and report back to Council. D. Approving Commitment to Financing for Public Safety Facilities Administrator Dawson explained on May 22, 2002, the Boards of the Excelsior Fire District (EFD) and South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD) considered comments from the discussions of their city councils regarding new public safety facilities. Several suggestions were made. to identify potential cost reductions; however, the majority on each of the councils concurred with the recommendation of the Boards that the proposed facilities were acceptable as the maximum to be planned, and that all reasonable efforts would continue to be pursued to reduce the anticipated cost. He further explained a resolution had been prepared for consideration stated that $5,245,000 was the maximum cost for the SLMPD and $7,120,000 was to be the maximum for the EFD stations. Administrator Dawson explained the project . timeline as being deliberately lengthy for the proposed project, and noted the Chiefs of the EFD and SLMPD were in attendance this evening. EFD Chief Mark DuCharme reported the Excelsior City Council had favorably responded to the proposed resolution, and other member cities would be considering the resolution in the next two days as action was required by June 14, 2002, if ground breaking were to occur this year. Councilmember Lizee stated she was frustrated with the lengthy deliberate process as there were competent people appointed representative of Boardmembers to handle concerns regarding the project. Lizee moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 02-051, "A Resolution Supporting the Construction of Facilities for the Excelsior Fire District and the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department." Councilmember Turgeon clarified a number of issues regarding architectural fees, and noted she was concerned Council did not follow through on making residents aware of the cost and impact to the City . for the proposed facility. Councilmember Zerby stated he fully supported the project and proposals, but was concerned the schedule would become rushed and details would be overlooked. Councilmember Garfunkel stated he believed the details should be left to the governing boards and design committees, as that was their role and purpose in the project. Motion passed 5/0. E. Commitment to Financing for Mound Fire Station At its May 28, 2002, Regular City Council Meeting the City Council had heard a presentation regarding plans for a new fire station in the City of Mound. By contract, the Mound Fire Department provided fire and rescue services for the residents on Enchanted, Shady, and Spray Islands in Shorewood. The City of Shorewood had historically paid one to two percent of the Mound Fire Department budget. Lease revenue financing was planned for a new, combined fire and police facility. Shorewood's estimated cost would be $5,400 annually over the course of the 20-year financing planned for the facility. . j . . CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 13 of 13 Turgeon moved, Lizee seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 02-051, "A Resolution Committing to Financing for Public Safety Facility in Mound, Minnesota." Motion passed 5/0. 9. ENGINEERINGIPUBLIC WORKS A. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Freeman Park Parking Lot/South Access Closure Engineer Brown explained City Staff had been working with MnDot on a Cooperative Agreement Project involving the access closure and parking lot improvements for the south entrance of Freeman Park. Plans had been prepared by WSB and Associates, Inc., and had been submitted and approved by MnDOT for bidding. Engineer Brown then detailed the history of the process regarding this project. He noted an alternative existed to satisfy the concerns of local residents with regard to that closure. Engineer Brown stated the construction cost was estimated at approximately $168,000 with compensation in part expected from MnDOT. Zerby moved, Lizee seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 02-052, "A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications and Estimates And Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the Freeman Park Driveway Closure, Parking Lot Improvement, and Appurtenant Work for City Project 00-04." Motion passed 5/0. 10. REPORTS A. Administrator & Staff 1. Gideon Glen 2. County Road 19 Intersection Administrator Dawson stated both projects were intertwined at this point, and Staff level meetings continued regarding efforts to move forward in the projects. B. Mayor & City Council There was nothing additional to report at this time. 11. ADJOURN Lizee moved, Zerby seconded, adjourning the Regular City Council Meeting of June 10, 2002, at 11: 17 P.M. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Sally Keefe, Recording Secretary Woody Love, Mayor ATTEST: Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator . ~ . PAYABLESAPPROVALS For 6/24/02 Council Meeting . Prepared by: Catherine EIke, Sr. Accountant Reviewed by: ~ov~ &-t~t:-e-n..!~, Date: &-19-L-}~ , Bonnie Burton, Fi ce Director Approved by: A Crai (!ttth~~ &L Date: ~-/ 1-0;(. Date: {J/tl, '2Jl, 02,. . 1t \3ft , .. Check Approval Listfor 6/24/02 Council Meeting Check 4# Vendor Name Description Check Date Invoice 4# Amount 33019 AARON'S TOILET REPAIRS 6/13/02 $ 152.50 AARON'S Total $ J52.50 33020 ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC MONTHLY CONTRACT 6/13/02 7263 $ 150.00 ADVANCED mAGmG SOLUTIONS mc Total $ J50.00 33021 CHAMPION AUTO STORE #344 PW SUPPLIES 6/13/02 D-140260 $ 50.02 33021 CHAMPION AUTO STORE #344 PW SUPPLIES 6/13/02 D-140294 $ 117.14 CHAMPION AUTO STORE 1#344 Total $ J67.J6 33022 GREENMAN TECHNOLOGIES INC TIRES-SPRING CLEANUP 6/13/02 86738 $ 465.00 GREENMAN TECHNOLOGIES mc Total $ 465.00 33023 GROUT, TWILA MILEAGE TO CLASS 6/13/02 $ 17.67 GROVT. TWILA Total $ J7.67 33024 MARLIN'S TRUCKING 10999/034/073 6/13/02 $ 168.30 . 33024 MARLIN'S TRUCKING 11000/035/074 6/13/02 $ 240.30 33024 MARLIN'S TRUCKING 11001/036/075 6/13/02 $ 112.50 MARLIN'S TRUCKING Total $ 52J.JO 33025 MIDWEST COCA-COLA BOTTLING 6/13/02 63297110 $ 115.18 MIDWEST COCA-COLA BOTTUNG Total $ 115.18 33026 MINNETONKA-CITY OF QTR WA-5366 VINE H 6/13/02 $ 25.75 33026 MINNETONKA-CITY OF QTR WA-5350 VINE H 6/13/02 $ 43.68 MlNNETONKA-ClTY OF Total $ 69.43 33027 MN SUN PUBLICATIONS ORDINANCE 385 6/13/02 512743 $ 78.65 . MN SUN PUBLICATIONS Total $ 78.65 33028 NORTH STAR ICE 6/13/02 MB215207 $ 32.40 33028 NORTH STAR ICE 6/13/02 MB215412 $ 123.60 33028 NORTH STAR ICE 6/13/02 MB215414 $ 58.04 33028 NORTH STAR ICE 6/13/02 MB215416 $ 25.80 NORTH STAR ICE Total $ 239.84 33029 PRECISION DATA SYSTEMS INC PRINTER CARTRIDGES 6/13/02 4440 $ 189.90 . PRECISION DATA Sl'STEMS mc Total $ J89.90 33030 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/13/02 130607-00 $ 316.70 33030 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/13/02 131111-00 $ (18.66) 33030 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/13/02 132742-00 $ 1,410.16 33030 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/13/02 132746-00 $ 2,367.40 33030 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/13/02 132748-00 $ 2,672.93 33030 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/13/02 132753-00 $ 182.00 33030 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/13/02 132792-00 $ 197.95 33030 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/13/02 132793-00 $ 237.45 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO Total $ 7.365.93 33031 QUINLAN PUBLISHING GROUP RENEWAL 6/13/02 $ 101.81 QUINlAN PUBLISHING GROUP Total $ JOJ.8J 33032 SUBURBAN EXTERIORS REF PERMIT FEE - 19515 WATERFORD 6/13/02 $ 86.48 SUBURBAN EXTERIORS Total $ 86.48 33033 SUN PATRIOT NEWSPAPERS INC ORDINANCE 385 6/13/02 193 $ 61.69 SUN PATRIOT NEWSPAPERS me Total $ 6J.69 33034 SWANDBY, DONALD MAY MILEAGE 6/13/02 $ 144.15 6/20/2002 Page 1 of 8 Check Approval Li5tfor 6/24/02 Council Meeting Check * Vendor Name Description Check Date Invoice * Amount SWANDBY, DONALD Total $ 144.15 33036 MASON, BRADLEY PAYROLL ADJ-HEAL TH INS PREM 6/19/02 $ 326.04 MASON, BRADLEY Total $ 326.04 33037 A-1 MINNETONKA RENTAL SNAKE RENTAL - PARKS 6/20/02 96111 $ 5.65 A-I MlNNETONKARENTALTotal $ 5.65 33038 ADT SECURITY SERVICES CAMERAS FOR EDDY STATION 6/20/02 8900255 $ 6,000.00 ADT SECVRJTY SERVICES Total $ 6,000.00 33039 AFSCME COUNCIL 14 JUNE UNION DENTAL PREM 6/20/02 $ 270.20 AFSCME COUNCIL 14 Total $ 270.20 33040 ARCTIC GLACIER INC 6/20/02 MB215811 $ 32.40 33040 ARCTIC GLACIER INC 6/20/02 MB215907 $ 49.80 33040 ARCTIC GLACIER INC 6/20/02 MB216111 $ 69.60 . 33040 ARCTIC GLACIER INC 6/20102 MB216114 $ 32.40 ARCTIC GLACIER mc Total $ 184.20 33041 BROWNING FERRIS IND. JUNE SVC 6/20/02 05002-0200 $ 50.24 BROWNING FERRIS IND. Total $ 50.24 33042 BRUCE, JAMES ESCROW REF-24075 MARY LK TR 6/20/02 $ 3,512.00 BRUCE, JAMES Total $ 3,512.00 33043 CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER 6/20/02 51201 $ 45.78 CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER Total $ 45.78 33044 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPANY 6/20102 231376C $ (13.20) 33044 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPANY . 6/20/02 247626 $ 1,040.80 33044 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPANY 6/20/02 247627 $ 5,105.20 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPANY Total $ 6,132.80 33045 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL, INC MAY SVC 6/20/02 2050693 $ 74.40 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL, mc Total $ 74.40 33046 HERMEL WHOLESALE 6/20/02 355636 $ (3.29) . 33046 HERMEL WHOLESALE 6120102 357503 $ 725.12 33046 HERMEL WHOLESALE 6/20/02 357571 $ 461.44 33046 HERMEL WHOLESALE 6/20/02 357572 $ 856.96 33046 HERMEL WHOLESALE 6/20/02 358039 $ (32.96) BERMEL WHOLESALE Total $ 2,007.27 33047 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST -457 6/18/02 PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS 6/20/02 302131-061802 $ 1,040.28 ICMA RETIREMENT mUST-457 Total $ 1,040.28 33048 INFRATECH EMERGENCY STORM LINE 6/20/02 20935S $ 247.50 INFRATECH Total $ 247.50 33049 J.K.S. REPAIR & CONTROL WELL REPAIR-WATER VALVE 6/20102 2199 $ 508.19 J.K.S. REPAIR & CONmOL Total $ 508.19 33050 KREMER SPRING & ALIGNMENT INC SPRING/U-BOL T/NUTS 6/20/02 107800 $ 276.00 KREMER SPRlNG & ALIGNMENT mc Total $ 276.00 33051 LEEF BROS R 2504 6/20/02 679075 $ 29.44 LEEF BROS Total $ 29.44 33052 LIZEE, CHRISTINE REF ESCROW-27055 SMITHTOWN RD 6/20/02 $ 150.00 LlZEE, CHRISTINE Total $ 150.00 6/20/2002 Page 2 of 8 Check Approval Li5tfor 6/24/02 Council Meeting Check * Vendor Name Description Check Date Invoice * Amount 33053 MARK VII 6/20/02 244 $ 7.15 MARK VlI Total $ 7.15 33054 MIDWEST COCA-COLA BOTTLING 6/20/02 62921141 $ 128.64 33054 MIDWEST COCA-COLA BOTTLING 6/20/02 62921158 $ (5.40) 33054 MIDWEST COCA-COLA BOTTLING 6/20/02 62921166 $ (0.86) 33054 MIDWEST COCA-COLA BOTTLING 6/20/02 63202093 $ 270.01 33054 MIDWEST COCA-COLA BOTTLING 6/20/02 63202127 $ 157.76 MIDWEST COCA-COlA BOTTUNG Total $ 550.15 33055 MN CHILD SUPPORT PMT CTR CHILD SUPPORT - C SCHMID 6/20/02 $ 173.51 ,uN CHILD SC/PPORT P,uT CTR Ttltal $ 173.51 33056 NORTH STAR ICE 6/20/02 MB215908 $ 45.00 33056 NORTH STAR ICE 6/20/02 MB215910 $ 37.80 NORTH STAR ICE Total $ 82.80 33057 PAWS, CLAWS & HOOVES PET JUNE SVC 6/20102 $ 63.90. PAWS. CLAWS & HOOVES PET Total $ 63.90 33058 PAZANDAK, JOSEPH MILEAGE 6/3 . 6/14/02 6/20/02 $ 112.79 PAZANDAK. JOSEPH Total $ 112.79 33059 PERA PAYROLL 6/18/02 6/20/02 $ 4,382.95 PERA Total $ 4.382.95 33060 PETTY CASH CASH FOR CONCESSION STAND 6120/02 $ 200.00 PETTY CASH Total $ 200.00 33061 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/20/02 135033-00 $ 708.70 33061 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/20/02 135034-00 $ 201.99 33061 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/20/02 135035-00 $ 629.55 33061 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/20/02 135068-00 $ 1,494.60 33061 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/20/02 135102-00 $ 1,681.55 33061 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO 6/20/02 135103-00 $ 2,079.27 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO Total $ 6.795.66 33062 QWEST DEX 6/20/02 11269334000 $ 5.50. QWEST DEX Total $ 5.50 33063 QWEST 6/20/02 $ 99.05 33063 QWEST 6/20/02 $ 261.99 QWEST Total $ 361.04 33064 SAM'S CLUB 6/20/02 $ 456.94 SAM'S CLUB Total $ 456.94 33065 SO LK MTKA POLICE DEPT SPEC DETAIL 5115102 6/20/02 $ 1,207.87 SO LK MTKA POUCE DEPT Total $ 1.207.87 33066 STAR TRIBUNE RETAIL ASST MGR AD 6/20/02 $ 499.80 STAR TRIBUNE Total $ 499.80 33067 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 6/20/02 262274 $ 975.25 33067 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 6/20/02 262472 $ 933.20 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Total $ 1.908.45 33068 VERIZON DIRECTORIES CORP 6/20/02 $ 39.00 VERIZON DIRECTORIES CORP Total $ 39.00 6/20/2002 Page 3 of 8 Check Approval Listfor 6/24/02 Council Meeting Check It Vendor Name Description Check Date Invoice It Amount 33069 WASTE MANAGEMENT JUNE svc 6/20/02 0298431-1593-1 $ 69.04 WASTE MANAGEMENT Total $ 69.04 33070 WM. MUELLER & SONS, INC. BLACKTOP 6/20/02 59271 $ 438.77 33070 WM. MUELLER & SONS. INC. BLACKTOP 6/20/02 60160 $ 686.89 33070 WM. MUELLER & SONS. INC. BLACKTOP 6/20/02 60302 $ 440.69 33070 WM. MUELLER & SONS, INC. BLACKTOP 6/20/02 60937 $ 218.98 33070 WM. MUELLER & SONS. INC. BLACKTOP 6/20/02 60938 $ 661.87 33070 WM. MUELLER & SONS, INC. BLACKTOP 6/20/02 61432 $ 1 .536.11 33070 WM. MUELLER & SONS, INC. BLACKTOP 6/20/02 61433 $ 217.88 33070 WM. MUELLER & SONS. INC. . BLACKTOP 6/20/02 61434 $ 433.55 WH. MVEU.ER & SONS. INC. Total $ 4.634.74 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 1776-835-209-14 $ 15.22 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 2325-902-361-14 $ 24.06 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 2397-003-960-14 $ 9.11 . 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 0074-000-169-15 $ 8.25 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 0208-203-561-14 $ 61.07 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 1351-508-061-15 $ 651.92 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6120/02 2095-300-568-15 $ 1,888.80 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 2052-902-666-14 $ 13.64 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 0191-308-362-14 $ 24.48 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 0234-748-371-14 $ 7.82 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 0640-202-562-14 $ 12.30 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 0675-505-165-14 $ 16.81 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 0942-567-366-14 $ 28.28 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 1350-001-367-14 $ 17.58 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 1541-203-606-14 $ 7.53 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 1641-408-363-14 $ 61.25 33071 XCEL ENERGY 6/20/02 0196-307-669-14 $ 379.24 XCEL ENERGY Total $ 3.227.36 33072 ALL STEEL PRODUCTS CO. CULVERT BANDS/HDWE 6/25/02 3732 $ 173.33 ALL STEEL PRODUCTS CO. Total $ J73.33 33073 ARCTIC GLACIER INC 6/25/02 MB216610 $ 49.80 33073 ARCTIC GLACIER INC 6/25/02 MB216612 $ 57.96 . ARCTIC GLACIER INC Total $ J07.76 33074 ARMOR LOCK & ALARM SVCS ALARM MONITORING 6/25/02 60704 $ 145.12 ARMOR LOCK & ALARM SVCS Total $ 145.12 33075 ASSOC. OF METRO MUNIC 2002 ANNUAL MTG 6/25/02 342 $ 30.00 ASSOC. OF METRO MVNlC Total $ 30.00 33076 BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY 6/25/02 35641400 $ 116.70 33076 BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY 6/25/02 35641500 $ 166.31 33076 BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY 6/25/02 35641600 $ 66.05 BElLBOY BAR SUPPLY Total $ 349.06 33077 BELLBOY CORPORATION 6/25102 23943700 $ 511.85 33077 BELLBOY CORPORATION 6/25/02 23943800 $ 139.70 33077 BELLBOY CORPORATION 6/25/02 23943900 $ 574.65 33077 BELLBOY CORPORATION 6/25/02 23891700 $ 139.90 33077 BELLBOY CORPORATION 6/25/02 23891900 $ 279.80 33077 BELLBOY CORPORATION 6/25/02 238921.00 $ 236.78 BElLBOY CORPORATION Total $ J.882.68 33078 CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN SEAL COAT BID AD 6/25/02 2071741 $ 115.91 33078 CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN SEAL COAT BID AD 6/25/02 2067248 $ 115.91 6/20/2002 Page 4 of 8 Check Approval Listfor 6/24/02 Council Meeting Check # Vendor Name Description Check Date Invoice # Amount CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN Total $ 231.82 33079 DAY DISTRIBUTING 6/25/02 179784 $ 385.60 33079 DAY DISTRIBUTING 6/25/02 179786 $ 1,557.85 33079 DAY DISTRIBUTING 6/25/02 179787 $ 1,010.90 33079 DAY DISTRIBUTING 6/25/02 178903 $ 1,568.05 33079 DAY DISTRIBUTING 6/25/02 178904 $ 422.58 33079 DAY DISTRIBUTING 6/25/02 178905 $ 1,630.80 DAY DISTRIBUTING Total $ 6.575.78 33080 DELL MARKETING L.P. ENGINEERING COMPUTER 6/25/02 847856739 $ 2,149.19 33080 DELL MARKETING L.P. SCANJET SCANNER 6/25/02 847860459 $ 361.04 DELL MARKETING L.P. Total $ 2.510.23 33081 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BADGER WELL FEES 6/25/02 $ 100.00 33081 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SE WELL FEES 6/25/02 $ 100.00 33081 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AMESBURY WELL FEES 6/25/02 $ 100.00 33081 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BLDR BRIDGE WELL FEES 6/25/02 $ 100.00 . 33081 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WOODHAVEN WELL FEES 6/25/02 $ 100.00 DEPT OF PUBUC SAFETY Total $ 500.00 33082 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPAN 6/25/02 249783 $ 1,872.65 33082 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPAN 6/25/02 249784 $ 978.40 33082 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COM PAN 6/25/02 250333 $ l,n8.45 33082 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPAN 6/25/02 252084 $ 1,947.45 33082 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPAN 6/25/02 249087 $ 1,162.00 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE COMPAN Total $ 7.738.95 33083 EXCELSIOR-CITY OF 2ND WTR SEWER SVC 6/25/02 $ 3,731.81 EXCELSIOR-CJTY OF Total $ 3.731.81 33084 FORTIS BENEFITS INS CO STD JULY PREM 6/25/02 $ 103.50 FORTIS BENEFITS INS CO Total $ 103.50 33085 GRAPE BEGINNINGS, INC 6/25/02 47140 $ 428.66 GRAPE BEGINNINGS. INC Total $ 428.66 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 553360 $ 1.90 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 553361 A $ 1.90. 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 553658 $ 150.28 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 553659 $ 1,829.89 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 553663 $ 246.92 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 553664 $ 1,415.21 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 553671 $ 258.33 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 553672 $ 897.17 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 551002 $ 484.57 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 551003 $ 179.78 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 551005 $ 412.20 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 551204 $ 1,535.05 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 551207 $ 880.97 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 551218 $ 796.73 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 588971 $ (4.12) 33086 GRIGGS, COOPER & COMPANY 6/25/02 588980 $ (3.67) GRIGGS. COOPER & COMPANY Total $ 9.083.11 33087 HARDRIVES, INC PV#6 - HWY 7/41 6/25/02 $ 165,360.81 HARDRlVES. INC Total $ 165.360.81 33088 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT 6/25/02 OM 75041 $ 60.00 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT Total $ 60.00 6/20/2002 Page 5 of 8 Check Approval Listfor 6/24/02 Council Meeting Check * Vendor Name Description Check Date Invoice 1# Amount 33089 HEALTH PARTNERS JULY PREM 6/25/02 $ 638.80 HEALTHPARTNERS Total $ 638.80 33090 HOISINGTON/KOEGLER GROUP VISIONING PROJECT 6/25/02 $ 3,083.31 HOlSINGTON!KOEGLER GROUP Total $ 3.083.31 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1413809 $ 231.70 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1413810 $ 247.45 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25102 1413811 $ 1,586.59 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1413812 $ 532.20 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1413813 $ 1,611.08 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1413818 $ 221.30 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1413819 $ 1,308.16 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 195667 $ (24.25) 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1411298 $ 171.00 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1411299 $ 964.55 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1411300 $ 724.73 . 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1411301 $ 734.85 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1411302 $ 619.06 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1411303 $ 23.00 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1411309 $ 509.30 33091 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. 6/25/02 1411310 $ 1,020.57 JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO. Total $ 10.481.29 33092 KAEDING & ASSOC., INC. SANITARY SW LIFT 6/25/02 230628C $ 346.00 KAEDING & ASSOC.. INC. Total $ 346.00 33093 KAR PRODUCTS SHOP SUPPLIES 6/25/02 598314 $ 224.78 KAR PRODUCTS Total $ 224.78 33094 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... GENERAL MATTERS 6/25/02 407470 $ 1,750.00 33094 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... AUDIT RESPONSE 6/25/02 407471 $ 169.80 33094 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... LAND USE MATTERS-AT&T 6/25/02 407472 $ 1,184.00 33094 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... LAND USE MATTERS-5620 STAR LN 6/25/02 407472 $ 649.00 33094 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... CONVERSION TO WARD SYSTEM 6/25/02 407473 $ 925.00 33094 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... SMITHTOWN RD-STREET/TRL ROW 6/25/02 407474 $ 175.00 33094 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... TH 7/41 ROW CONDEMNATION 6/25/02 407475 $ 68.79 33094 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY 6/25/02 407476 $ 4,163.27 . 33094 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... CUB FOODS 6/25/02 407477 $ 135.00 LARKIN. HOFFMAN. DALY... Total $ 9.219.86 33095 MIA ASSOCIATES INC. GARBAGE BAGS 6/25/02 23596 $ 257.75 MIA ASSOCIATES INC. Total $ 257.75 33096 MAHONEY, JAMES ROADSIDE WEED SPRAY 6/25/02 $ 2,854.20 MAHONEY. JAMES Total $ 2.854.20 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 419729 $ 1,396.35 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 419730 $ 24.90 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 419731 $ 97.50 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 419735 $ 2,678.15 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 419736 $ 12.45 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 419737 $ 2,140.75 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 419738 $ 32.25 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 416958 $ 846.80 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 416959 $ 15.20 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 416971 $ 1,575.75 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 416972 $ 42.25 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 416973 $ 1 ,649.55 33097 MARK VII 6/25/02 416974 $ 21.80 MARK VIr Total $ 10.533.70 6/20/2002 Page 6 of 8 Check Approval Listfor 6/24/02 Council Meeting Check * Vendor Name Description Check Date Invoice * Amount 33098 MEDICA JULY PREMIUM 6/25/02 102182102201 $ 7,284.62 33098 MEDICA JULY PREMIUM 6/25/02 102182125454 $ 3,385.14 MEDICA Total $ 10,669.76 33099 METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT JULY WASTEWATER 6/25/02 740108 $ 24,862.40 METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT Total $ 24,862.40 33100 MOUND-CITY OF 3RD aTR FIRE SVC 6/25/02 1098C $ 2,131.50 MOVND-CITY OF Total $ 2,131.50 33101 MTI DISTRIBUTING COMPANY MISC SHOP SUPPLIES 6/25/02 133366-00 $ 17.02 MTI DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Total $ 17.02 33102 MUNITECH, INC. JULY CONTRACT SVCS 6/25/02 7904 $ 8,500.00 MUN1TECH, INC. Total $ 8,500.00 33103 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES RENEW SUBSCRIPTION 6/25/02 $ 192.00. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Total $ 192.00 33104 OFFICE DEPOT R 2472 6/25/02 160367228-001 $ 186.19 33104 OFFICE DEPOT 6/25/02 160931342-001 $ 334.14 OFFICE DEPOT Total $ 520.33 33105 ORONO, CITY OF JUNE ANIMAL CONTROL 6/25/02 2160 $ 1,533.09 ORONO, CITY OF Total $ 1,533.09 33106 PAUSTIS WINE COMPANY 6/25/02 191421 $ 151.75 33106 PAUSTIS WINE COMPANY 6/25/02 0188883-CM $ (40.50) PAUSTIS WINE COMPANY Total $ 111.25 33107 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 6/25/02 841185 $ 713.85 33107 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 6/25/02 841186 $ 582.12 33107 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 6/25/02 841188 $ 246.40 33107 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 6/25/02 839318 $ 298.90 33107 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 6/25/02 839319 $ 485.67 33107 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 6/25/02 839321 $ 309.67 PHILUPS WINE & SPIRJTS Total $ 2.636.61 33108 PITNEY BOWES CREDIT CORP PSTG METER RENTAL 6/30 - 9/30/01 6/25/02 5440954-JN02 $ 328.02. PITNEY BOWES CREDIT CORP Total $ 328.02 33109 SO LK MTKA POLICE DEPT JULY MONTHLY BUDGET 6/25/02 $ 49,911.92 SO LK MTKA POUCE DEPT Total $ 49,911.92 33110 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 6/25/02 262977 $ 1,449.60 33110 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 6/25/02 263240 $ 2,225.15 33110 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 6/25/02 263700 $ 1,853.50 33110 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 6/25/02 263702 $ 242.35 33110 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 6/25/02 262976 $ 422.80 33110 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 6/25102 262978 $ 1,786.40 33110 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 6/25/02 262980 $ 542.50 THORPE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Total $ 8.522.30 33111 TWIN CITY WATER CLINIC WATER ANALYSIS - MAY 6/25/02 8700 $ 60.00 TWIN CITY WATER CUNJC Total $ 60.00 33112 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE CO JULY L TO PREMIUMS 6/25/02 $ 282.07 UNUM UFE INSURANCE CO Total $ 282.07 33113 US FILTER DISTRIBUTION GROUP WATER MTRS/SUPPLlES 6/25/02 8364431 $ 297.67 6/20/2002 Page 7 of 8 ,) Check Approval Listfor 6/24/02 Council Meeting Check * Vendor Name Description Check Date Invoice * Amount US FILTER DISTRIBUTION GROVP Total $ 297.67 33114 XCEL ENERGY 6/25/02 1732-701-103-15 $ 2,416.11 XCEL ENERGY Total $ 2.416.11 33115 ZEP MANUFACTURING LEMONEX 6/25/02 57956429 $ 64.19 33115 ZEP MANUFACTURING WEED SPRAY 6/25/02 57956870 $ 306.72 ZEP MANUFACTVRlNG Total $ 370.91 TOTAL CHECKS $ 405.580.40 . . 6/20/2002 Page 8 of 8 PAYROLL APPROVALS For 6/24/02 Council Meeting Prepared by: t~ Vft 1!Jt.. Date: t,..-/..f-tJ:}. . Catherine Elke, Sr. Accountant Reviewed by: /);rl/n~.IJWr:itM I&re. Date: ir/9-tJ:J Bonnie Burton, Fi .. birector / / Date: O(tl. 2/),02- I . It Payroll Register Check # Last Name First Name MI Check Amt Check Date 1595 BAILEY BOYD C 1,110.07 6/18/02 1596 BURTON BONNIE M 1,768.99 6/18/02 1597 DAVIS CHARLES S 1,073.30 6/18/02 1598 EISCHENS JAMES E 801.17 6/18/02 1599 ELKE CATHERINE M 752.10 6/18/02 1600 FASCHING PATRICIA L 770.40 6/18/02 1601 GARFUNKEL JOHN J 184.70 6/18/02 1602 GROUT TWILA R 766.12 6/18/02 1603 HELLING PAMELA J 175.85 6/18/02 1604 HIRSCH DANA M 139.05 6/18/02 1605 JOHNSON DENNIS D 1,1l0.61 6/18/02 1606 LIZEE CHRISTINE G 184.70 6/18/02 1607 LUGOWSKI JOSEPH P 1,062.25 6/18/02 . 1608 MASON BRADLEY J 784.99 6/18/02 1609 MOORE JULIE K 140.80 6/18/02 1610 MOTTER BROOKE A 601.12 6/18/02 1611 NIELSEN BRADLEY J 933.56 6/18/02 1612 PANCHYSHY JEAN M 1,078.12 6/18/02 1613 PAZANDAK JOSEPH E 1,416.91 6/18/02 1614 RANDALL DANIEL J 1,158.20 6/18/02 1615 SCHMID CHRISTOPHER E 645.69 6/18/02 1616 SCHNEEWIN JACQUELYN K 1,014.99 6/18/02 1617 STARK BRUCE H 1,012.67 6/18/02 1618 SWANDBY DONALD R 1,456.86 6/18/02 1619 TOWER TERRY R 935.38 6/18/02 1620 TURGEON LAURA 184.70 6/18/02 . 1621 ZAVADA MITCHELL C 241.22 6/18/02 1622 ZERBY MICHAEL S 184.70 6/18/02 217322 BAKER RICHARD M 71.00 6/18/02 217323 BROWN LAWRENCE A 1,864.12 6/18/02 217324 CARLSON ERIK M 729.74 6/18/02 217325 CURTIS JOHN N 108.19 6/18/02 217326 DAWSON CRAIG W 1,649.14 6/18/02 217327 DUFFY DAVID C 213.92 6/18/02 217328 FIELD DALE F 423.19 6/18/02 217329 GRAHN SUZANNE M 55.87 6/18/02 217330 HELGESEN PATRICIA R 868.44 6/18/02 217331 KLEIN JENNIFER S 206.23 6/18/02 217332 LATTERNER SUSAN M 329.06 6/18/02 217333 LOVE CLIFFORD W 222.15 6/18/02 217334 MARRON RUSSELL R 40.10 6/18/02 Tuesday, June 18, 2002 Page 1 of2 Check # Last Name First Name MI Check Amt Check Date . " 217335 MELCHER THOMAS J 118.66 6/18/02 217336 OLIVEIRA CHRISTOPHER L 86.37 6/18/02 217337 PARENT MICHELLE L 135.23 6/18/02 217338 PLATHE CRAIG V 143.96 6/18/02 217339 THURSTON DOROTHY M 229.11 6/18/02 Total of Checks $29,183.70 . . Tuesday, June 18, 2002 Page 20f2 CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927. (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us MEMORANDUM DATE: June 19,2002 . TO: CC: Mayor and City Council Jean Panchyshyn, Executive SecretaryIDeputy ClerklElection Clerk 1P Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator/Clerk eD Appointment of a part-time Election Clerk FROM: RE: Preparations for the 2002 Primary and General Elections are underway. In the past, the City has appointed Sue Grahn to assist the Election Clerk in preparing for Election Day. I have contacted Ms. Grahn and she is available and willing to serve in this position once again. Financial The 2002 Budget does provide funds for a part-time Election Clerk. COUNCIL ACTION Approval of a Resolution Appointing Sue Grahn as part-time Election Clerk for the 2002 Primary and General Elections. ft - ~J PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER #38 CITY OF SHOREWOOD RESOLUTION NO. 02- A RESOLUTION APPOINTING APART-TIME ELECTION CLERK FOR THE 2002 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS WHEREAS, a part-time Election Clerk has been appointed in the past to assist with the administration of the Primary and General Elections in the City; and WHEREAS, Sue Grahn has served in this position for the past several elections, and is available to serve as part-time Election Clerk for the 2002 Primary and General Elections, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Shorewood City Council hereby appoints Sue Grahn, 5945 Eureka Road, to fill the part-time Election Clerk position for the 2002 Primary and General Elections, effective June 24, 2002. . ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 24th day of June, 2002. WOODY LOVE, MAYOR ATTEST: CRAIG W. DAWSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR .' CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.cLshorewood.mn.us. cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us MEMORANDUM DATE: June 14, 2002 RE: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Bonnie Burton, Finance Director ~ Craig Dawson, City Administrator c!> . Discontinuing Membership with the LOGIS Group TO: . FROM: CC: Discussion of Issues The City of Shorewood is currently a participant in the joint-powers agreement with the organization known as Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS). This organization is a consortium of cities and provides group health; life, accident and other insurance for members of LOGIS. Some years ago, it was generally believed that membership in a large group would have a beneficial effect on employee insurance rates. It does not seem that this is now the case. . Last fall, staff obtained quotes from several of the major medical providers and learned that equivalent or superior coverage at reduced rates was available to the City of Shorewood employee group. At that time, Staff learned that a six- month notice of termination was required to end the insurance relationship with LOGIS,and that notice must be served by July 1. City staff believes it is in the interest of the City to discontinue its relationship with LOGIS at this time and provide appropriate notice by the July 1 deadline. Staff will then actively pursue employee health and welfare benefit coverage and believes it can be obtained at significantly reduced rates, which will be implemented for the 2003 budget period. Recommended Council Action Staff recommends that the Council authorize termination of its relationship with the organization known as Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS), and authorize staff to provide proper notification by the July 1 deadline. =#3C, o PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER .. CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927. (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128 · www,cLshorewood.mn.us . cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us MEMORANDUM . DATE: Mayor and City Councils of Shorewood and Tonka Bay Larry Brown, Director of Public Works - Shorewood ~ June 24, 2002 '7 TO: FROM: RE: Consideration of a Motion to Adopt Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract to Pearson Brothers, Inc. Exhibit 1 is the bid tabulation for the sealcoating, which shows the total amount for the bids received for 2002 Bituminous Sealcoating of Streets for the Cities of Shorewood and Tonka Bay. Attachment 2 is the tabulation of quantities for your reference. Table 1 shown below indicates the subtotals for each municipality. . Amount $38,500.00 $28,663.40 $67,163.40 Pearson Brothers, Inc. provided the low bid and has completed joint sealcoating projects for the municipalities involved previously. Therefore, Staff is recommending that the City Council:: accept bids and award contract to Pearson Brothers, Inc. as indicated above. The Bid with the Aggregate Quote will go above the budgeted amount in the sealcoat fund set aside for this item, there appears to be funds available in the street fund to support the $4900+ dollars needed to do this years project. Thank you for your consideration of this issue and approval of the project. Staff is recommending that the City Council accept the bid for the award of contract to Pearson Brothers; Inc. in the amount of $38,500.00. ft ~J PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER :#3)) CITY OF SHOREWOOD RESOLUTION NO. 02- A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2002 BITUMINOUS SEAL COATING OF STREETS WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for local improvements designated as 2002 Bituminous Seal Coating of Streets for the Citites of Shorewood and Tonka Bay, Minnesota, City Project No. 02-03, bids were received, opened on June 19, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. and tabulated according to law, and such tabulation is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A; and . WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Pearson Brothers, Inc. is the lowest bidder in compliance with the specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shorewood as follows: . 1. That the Mayor and City Administrator/Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a joint contract with the Cities of Shorewood, Tonka Bay, and the Firm of Pearson Brothers, Inc. in the name of the City of Shorewood, 2002 Bituminous Seal Coating of Streets, Project No. 02-03, according to the plans and specifications therfor approved by the City Council on file in the office of the City Administrator/Clerk. 2. That the City Administrator/Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except for the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder, which shall be retained until a contract has been signed. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 24th day of June, 2002. . Woody Love, Mayor ATTEST: Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator/Clerk II ~ CITIES OF SHOREWOOD AND TONKA BAY, MINNESOTA 2002 BITUMINOUS SEAL COATING OF STREETS BID TABULATION 10:00 a.m. June 19, 2002 City Project No. 02-03 . Bids Opened: 10:00 A.M. Engineer: City of Shorewood 19-Jun-02 I:i .... ....,.: ".. '.' '.: . .. ~i~:ja~l1d,.!:. '. '. . .<:'.. . Bicld.r No i..,.., .... Check (5%) Bid .... 1 Pearson Bros. $67,163.40 2 Allied Blacktop $68,824.80 3 Asohalt Surface Technoloaies NO BID . 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 . I hereby certify that this tabulation is a correct and true representation of the bids received on this date for this Improvement Project L /)' ruttk../l."-.-/t..----;. awrence Brown, Director of Public Works & ,/(1/0? Date ~~- Jea Panchyshyn . , Deputy Clerk for City of Shorewood ~// 9! fJ~~ Date EXHIBIT A Ity . rOJec o. - Contract Pearson Bros. Inc. Allied Blacktop Co. Quantity Unit Unit Cost Amount Unit Amount City of Shorewood Bituminous Material for Seal Coat 22,000 Gal $ 1.15 $25,300.00 $ .80 $17,600.00 (CRS2) 1,100 Apply Seal Coat Aggregate (Owner Ton $ 12.00 $13,200 $ 15.00 $16,500.00 Furnished) Traffic Control Lump Lump $-0- $ -0- $5,350.00 $5,350.00 Sum Sum Total $38,500.00 $39,450.00 City of Tonka Bay Bituminous Material for Seal Coat 16,556 Gal $ -0- $19,039.40 $ .80 $13,244.80 (CRS2) Apply Seal Coat Aggregate Owner 802 Ton $ 12.00 $ 9,624.00 $ 15.00 $ 12,030.00 Furnished Traffic Control Lump Lump $-0- . $ -0- $4,100.00 $4,100.00 Sum Sum Total $28,663.40 $29,374.80 Grand Total $67,163.40 $68,824.80 TABULATION OR BID QUANTITIES CITIES OF SHOREWOOD AND TONKA BAY 2002 BITUMINOUS SEAL COATING OF STREETS C't P . t N 02 03 Exhibit A . . ",-. ~. . : CITY OF SHOREWOOD \ ,"" 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.cLshorewood.mn.us. cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us MEMORANDUM . TO: FROM: DATE: Mayor and City Councils of Shorewoodand Tonka Bay Larry Brown, Director of Public Works - Shorewood ~ June 24, 2002 RE: Consideration of a Motion to Adopt Resolution Accepting the Quote from Martin Marietta Aggregates Exhibit 1 is the Quote for the FA-2 Granite Sealcoat Aggregate, which shows the total amounts for the Quotes received for 2002 FA-2 Seal coat Aggregate for the Cities of Shorewood and Tonka Bay. Table 1 shown below indicates the subtotals for each municipality . Muniei Shorewood Tonka Ba Pro' eet Total Amount $21,347.20 ' $15,286.12 $36,633.32 . Martin Marietta Aggregates is the only provider in the area for seal coat aggregate. The bid process conducted was for the benefit of our auditors, or any other subcontractor who may want to supply aggregate from Martin Marietta. Martin Marietta did provide . the low quote for the materiaL It should be noted that the City will be applying for a tax exemption for the purchase of : aggregate materials, as allowed under the Minnesota Tax Code. Therefore, Staff is recommending that the City Council accept the Quote for award of contract to Martin Marietta Aggregates for the amount of $21 ,347.20. .#3E o PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER '~ . CITY OF SHOREWOOD .. RESOLUTION NO. 02-_ A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING OF FA-2 GRANITE SEAL COAT AGGREGATE WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for quotes for local improvements designated as furnishing ofFA-2 Granite Seal Coat Aggregate for the Cities of Shore wood and Tonka Bay, Minnesota, City Project No. 02-03, quotes were received, opened on June 19,2002 at 10:30 A.M. and tabulated according to law, and such tabulation is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Martin Marietta Aggegates is the lowest quote in compliance with the specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Shorewood as follows: 1. That the Mayor and City Administrator/Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a joint contract with the Cities of Shorewood, Tonka Bay, and the Firm of Martin Marietta Aggregates in the name ofthe City of Shore wood, 2002 furnishing ofFA- 2 Granite Seal Coat Aggregate, Project No. 02-03, according to the plans and specifications therfor approved by the City Council on file in the office of the City Administrator/Clerk. . 2. That the City Administrator/Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all Quoters the deposits made with their quote, except for the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest quote if applicable, which shall be retained until a contract has been signed. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 24th day of June, 2002. . Woody Love, Mayor ATTEST: Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator/Clerk ,. :- .. CITIES OF SHOREWOOD AND TONKA BAY, MINNESOTA QUOTES FOR 2002 FA-2 AGGREGATE SEAL COAT AGGREGATE Quotes Opened: 10:30 A.M. 19.Jun-02 Engineer: City of Shorewood 1 Martin Marietta Aggregates N/A $36,633.32 plus tax 2 3 4 . 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 . 13 14 15 I hereby certify that this tabulation is a correct and true representation of the bids received on this date for this Improvement Project ~~~ Lawrence Brown, Director of Public Works ~,fr9/62-- Date tJflf'l\.. fa'Jit0ltvl<J!Ut/Y\-. Je1ln Panchyshyn [" J Deputy Clerk for City of Shorewood b II tj I () ,A Date \ . . CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2002 25800 STATE IDGHWAY 7 FREEMAN PARK EDDY STATION 7:00 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PARK TOUR MINUTES DR FT PARK TOUR OF FREEMAN PARK The Park Commission met at Eddy Station at 7:00 P.M. along with Mark Koegler, of Hoisington Koegler Group, and Engineer Brown to tour Freeman Park. The Commission toured the park noting the many amenities at the park for all age groups. The Commission noted the fine turf in the open areas, the well-maintained play equipment near the Depot, and the looped pedestrian trail through the park. In another area of the park, the Commission observed the pavilion, volleyball court, batting cages, pitchers' mounds, bleachers, and concession stand near the Reutiman Lane access. The Commission heard plans for the proposed parking lot and access closure off the Highway 7. After walking the trail to Eureka Road, the Commission returned through the parking area to The Depot to continue with the meeting for the evening. As part of the park tour, many questions and suggestions were heard, such as: . Question regarding adverse possession of park property . Removal of buckthorn undergrowth to maintain healthy wooded area and potentially open up the wooded area for additional picnic areas . Ownership and liability of the concession stand near Fields 1, 2 and 3 . Completion of the trail as per the development agreement for the segment near Park Lane . Potential for pedestrian trail along Eureka Road from north of Park Lane to main entrance . Examine possibilities for a paved perimeter trail of the park . Options for placement of the paved perimeter trail inside the easement area . Consider a one-way circulation pattern for traffic through the park and/or through the main parking area . Reinstatement of picnic tables within the wooded area near the main parking area The Commission thanked Engineer Brown and Public Works Staff for its outstanding maintenance and continued efforts to beautify Freeman Park. 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Arnst called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Arnst; Commissioners Bartlett, Callies, Meyer, Palesch (arrived 7:45 P.M.) and Young; Engineer Brown and Council Liaison Lizee Also present: Mark Koegler and Ken Dallman Absent: None B. Review Agenda There were no noted changes or corrections to the Agenda for this evening. Callies moved, Meyer seconded, Approving the Agenda as presented. Motion passed 5/0. {tSA PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 11, 2002 Page 2 of 5 j 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Minutes of May 14,2002 Callies moved, Bartlett seconded, Approving the Park Commission Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2002, as presented. Motion passed 5/0. B. Park Commission Work Session Minutes of May 14, 2002 Callies moved, Bartlett seconded, Approving the Park Commission Work Session Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2002, as presented. Motion passed 5/0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were no matters from the floor presented this evening. 4. REPORTS . A. Report on City Council Meetings of May 28, 2002 and June 10, 2002 With the arrival of Park Foundation member Ken Dallman, and without objection from the Commission, Chair Arnst proceeded to Item 4B. B. Update on Water Fountain Mr. Dallman reported brick sales to be sporadic as part of the fundraising efforts designated for Eddy Station. He also reported the Park Foundation would be organizing an Arts and Crafts Fair on November 2, 2002, at the Minnetonka Senior High School. Booths remained available for rental with proceeds of booth rental also designated for Eddy Station. With regard to a water fountain being placed at Eddy Station, Engineer Brown reviewed the history of fountain usage at Freeman Park. He stated the cost to plumb the fountain to be approximately $9,000. Engineer Brown also questioned where the bricks might be placed that were being purchased as part of the fundraising efforts of the Park Foundation. . Commissioner Palesch arrived at 7:45 P.M. Mr. Dallman staled he liked the idea of the bricks being functional, rather than decorative, and suggested the bricks be laid in a pattern around a freestanding water fountain area. After a brief discussion, the Commission determined the fountain might best be suited as a mounted fountain on the exterior of Eddy Station. Commissioner Meyer questioned the amount of bricks needed for this project. Mr. Dallman stated he was uncertain, however, corporate sponsors were also being discussed in addition to individual sponsors as a means of stimulating brick sales. \ PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 11,2002 Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Young commented, while he liked the idea of a drinking fountain, he was concerned about the ongoing vandalism at Eddy Station and noted people were already in the habit of bringing drinks with them to the park as there was not an external fountain for use. In response to Councilmember Lizee's question, Mr. Koegler, of Hoisington Koegler and acting as consultant/facilitator for the parks' Master Plans, stated most fountains were mounted rather than freestanding in parks having been redeveloped. Council Liaison Lizee questioned Engineer Brown as to his opinion on the matter. Engineer Brown responded the surveillance would be utilized to deter vandalism toward the fountain mounted on the exterior. He noted all drinking fountains to be a continuous maintenance item and somewhat troublesome. . Engineer Brown also noted it was important to be able to cast a vision as to the exact use of the bricks when marketing their use. Commissioner Young suggested the use of a project where the bricks could be added over time. Commissioner Meyer and Chair Arnst agreed, noting the Commission would continue to consider brick use as part of its considerations and discussions in the near future. Chair Arnst thenretumed to Item 4A on the Agenda for the evening. Council Liaison Lizee reported on matters considered and actions taken at the May 28, 2002, and June 10, 2002, Regular City Council Meetings (as detailed in the minutes of that meeting). She noted approval was granted for signage at the Skate Park, and a Conditional Use Permit granted for temporary seasonal use of the awnings on the fields at the south end of the park. In addition, she explained Council had indicated support for the proposed Public Safety facility and its funding mechanisms, as well as directed Staff to prepare Findings of Fact for approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for redevelopment of the Shorewood Village Shopping Center to include a CUB Foods store. . C. Update on Concessions at "The Depot Engineer Brown explained the process regarding opening The Depot for concession patronage was moving at a brisk pace. He noted the Health Department had imposed a number of regulations limiting the kinds of food items to be served and encouraging the sales of healthful snacks. Engineer Brown stated June 17, 2002, was a potential date for beginning concession service at The Depot. D. Update on Park Management Status and Job Engineer Brown reported progress continued on this matter, noting guidelines were being gathered for performance standards for the position, and an advertisement would need to be placed in the official city newspaper with a request for proposal as part of the process for park management. E. Update on Freeman Park Access Closure and Parking Lot Improvement Engineer Brown reviewed the plan for the access closure and parking lot improvement in the Reutiman Lane area of the park. He noted the parking area would have curb and gutter with a mountable curb to allow emergency vehicles to access the park grounds. He stated discussions continued regarding the separation methods used to segregate the pedestrian trail from the parking PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 11,2002 Page 4 of5 i area. Also, he noted discussions continued with the Minnesota Department of Transportation with regard to funding of this project, however, he explained the Council had approved a resolution to enact the bidding phase of the project. 5. MASTER PLAN REVIEW - FREEMAN PARK Mr. Koegler presented and reviewed the discussion sheets used at the previous Commission meeting to determine needs and opportunities for growth within Freeman Park. Commissioner Palesch suggested the entrance from Eureka Road on the north lot be designated a one-way entrance. Mr. Koegler complimented Engineer Brown and Staff for the fine turf and stated the City should be proud of its accomplishments, as he believed this was one of the nicer parks in the metropolitan area. In addition, he questioned the amount of pedestrian movement in and around the park. Engineer . Brown explained the park was used by a variety of users; however, a significant amount of pedestrian use came from the seniors in the nearby housing development. Chair Arnst commented on the seemingly improved timing of the field use and parking as well as the usefulness of the organizational meeting with the sports organizations. Members of the Commission agreed. Commissioner Young also commented he thought it important to continue to try to work with the sports organizations to work out a cooperative scheduling arrangement between teams rather than issue directives from the Commission. Mr. Koegler suggested surveying the seniors in the immediate vicinity to determine additional improvement opportunities for passive park users. The idea of inviting the seniors to Eddy Station for an open house style meeting to discuss the matter was suggested and desired by the Commission. Chair Arnst thanked Mr. Koegler for his efforts in the Master Plan for the park. . 6. DETERMINE VICE CHAIR FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2002 Palesch moved, Bartlett seconded, Recommending Commissioner Howard Young as Vice-chair for the remainder of the Year 2002. Much to the delight of the Commission, Commissioner Young accepted the nomination for the position. Motion passed 6/0. 7. NEW BUSINESS A brief discussion continued regarding the use of the brick pavers in various projects near Eddy Station, such as near a landscaped garden area, or picnic area. 8. ADJOURNMENT >> J - PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 11, 2002 Page 5 of5 Palesch moved, Bartlett seconded, adjourning the Park Commission Meeting of June 11, 2002. Motion passed 6/0. RESPECTFULLYSUBNnTTED, Sally Keefe, Recording Secretary . . . ,. CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927. (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.cLshorewood.mn.us. cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us MEMORANDUM DATE: June 19, 2002 RE: Mayor and City Council Jean Panchyshyn, Executive Secretary/Deputy clerk-:Jf> Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator/Clerk tJY Request from Residents for Goose Control Measures TO: . FROM: The City has received two requests for Goose Control measures from the following residents: 1) Mr. Andrew Hardacre, 24540 Manor Road, for Goose Control at Manor Park (Exhibit A). 2) Mr. Ron Zenk, 5720 Merry Lane, for Goose Control measures at his and neighboring properties on Christmas Lake (Exhibit B). . Mr. Hardacre contacted the City in March, and at that time only 1-2 geese had been sighted. As outlined in my attached letter to him, he was to contact us if the population were to grow to 15 or more. Mr. Hardacre did contact me on June 18 and stated that the population did exceed 15. He is requesting that Council consider the Goose Removal Program offered by Dr. Jim Cooper, who is working through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Ron Zenk contacted us on June 12 and has submitted the attached petition signed by affected neighbors, and photos of the geese on his and neighboring properties. He also is requesting the City enter into a contract with Dr. Jim Cooper for goose removal. In my prior and more recent conversation with Dr. Cooper, he stated that the goose removal takes place over a short period of time, typically late-June to late-July, when the geese are flightless. The fee per site is approximately $1000, depending on the difficulty of accessing the site, and covers the removal of up to 100 geese. I questioned Dr. Cooper as to whether or not he can guarantee that the geese will not return to the site the next year. He stated that the captured goslings are taken to Iowa and will not return as they learn to fly back to the area they flew away from. The adult geese typically would return; however, they are taken to a processing plant where they are slaughtered and brought to local food shelves. Dr. Cooper stated that last year's goslings will return to the site next year. ft ~~ PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER -#-7A (, June 19, 2002 Page Two He said that is due to the fact that last year's goslings typically fly north into Canada in the spring, but return in the fall. Those goslings will then come back as adults in the following spring to breed. He stated that for the program to be effective, it is recommended that the removal be done for 2-3 years in a row to control the migrating population. Therefore, a commitment of $2000-$3000 per site is more realistic. Dr. Cooper did indicate that it is possible for Lake Homeowner Associations to enter into a contract for the program. However, the DNR requires the City give its approval for goose removal to take place in order to give affected surrounding property owners not in favor of the removal an opportunity to be heard. Exhibit C is a DNR brochure entitled "A Homeowner's Guide to Goose Problems", that addresses some shoreline landscaping options for making shorelines less attractive for geese. Exhibit D is from the DNR publication "Landscaping for Wildlife and Water Quality", which also addresses shoreline landscaping options. Dr. Cooper indicated that these types of landscaping efforts do aid in controlling the population, and typically the geese move elsewhere. City's History of Participation . The City did participate in the Goose Removal Program during the years 1989, 1990, and 1991 at Christmas Lake and Timber Lane-Gideon Bay, for a total cost of $6000. Upon completion of this 3-year program, the City Council decided not to continue with the program, as it believed the results did not warrant the efforts. In 1996 the Lake Minnetonka area cities jointly applied for a grant from the LMCD and MCWD for area-wide goose control methods, but the grant was not approved. Financial Impact If the City Council were to decide to participate in the Goose Removal Program, the financial cost would be approximately $1000 per site for the year 2002. The 2002 budget does not provide funds specifically for this activity. Funds could be authorized from the Council contingency. To be most effective, Council should also commit to the program for 2003 and 2004. Policy Consideration . It is appropriate to consider the use of City funds for goose control on City-owned property. There is a policy question whether it is appropriate to use City funds for goose control on private property. Property owners could be encouraged to follow best lakescaping practices to assist in controlling the goose population. Attached is a survey of area cities' participation in and policies for goose removal. Council Action The City Council should determine whether to participate in Goose Removal Program this year for Manor Park and along Christmas Lake, and to what level the City's commitment to the Goose Removal Program should be in future years. Co . . June 19, 2002 Page Three Area Cities' Participation in the Goose Round-Up Program Chanhassen -Chanhassen has participated in the program for about 12-15 years. Dr. Cooper's group comes out each year to assess the population at various sites. If there are only 1-2 families (10-25 geese) the City does not do the removal. If there are 3-5 families (35-50-plus geese), they do the removal. Chanhassen does removal on Lake Lucy, Lotus Lake, and Lake Minnewashta. The City gets permission from the property owners as the geese are herded off the lake onto the adjoining private property, where the nets are set up for the capture. They also do removal at storrnwater ponds, where again, the geese are herded off the pond onto private property. Deephaven -Deephaven has participated in the program since 1990. They have no formal policy for going on private property for removal. However, they do have residents who have called with 40-50 geese that migrate off the lake onto their property. Dr. Cooper visits these sites, and with the property owner's permission, they do the removal. The City pays for this cost. Goose removal is conducted at the main bay, beach and park areas - Carson's Bay, 8t. Louis Bay, Robinson's Bay, and Thorpe Park. They have noticed a decrease in the number of geese being rounded up since the program's inception. Minnetonka Beach - Minnetonka Beach has participated in the program for the public beach area for several years (8 or more). They do not have a policy for removal on private property. Eden Prairie - Eden Prairie has participated in the program for several years. Removal is done in 4 public areas every year. For private property (businesses or residents), the City requires written permission from all surrounding property owners, and the business or resident(s) currently pay the removal costs. The City is analyzing whether to consider a 50/50 cost-sharing program for private property removal. They also have hired an individual with a border collie to scare the geese away from certain public areas, like public golf courses. f CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128' www.cLshorewood.mn.us.' cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us April 4, 2002 Mr. Andrew Hardacre 24540 Manor Road Shorewood, M:N 55331 RE: GOOSE POPULATION AT MANOR PARK Dear Mr. Hardacre: . I wanted to confirm in writing what we discussed on the phone yesterday and during your initial phone call to me on March 29 regarding your concerns with the goose population at Manor Park. You estimated that last summer the goose population was between 20-30, and so far this year you have seen 2-4 geese. I understand you are concerned with the amount of goose droppings in the park and the use of that park by children. The DNR suggested you contact us about the possibility of the City participating in the "Round- Up Program" offered by the University of Minnesota. I contacted Dr. Jim Cooper at the University and learned that the "Round-Up Program" is a humane method of capture and release of the geese. Dr. Cooper stated that this takes place when the geese are flightless, and estimated this would be around late-June to late-July. There IS a substantial fee involved with participation in the program, roughly $1000 per site. Dr. Cooper also said a minimum of 15 geese (adult and . young) per site is needed to be involved in the program. . "\ In checking further into this issue, I found that the City had participated in this program during the years of 1989, 1990 and 1991. After that date, the Council at that time decided not to continue in the program. In 1996, several Lake Minnetonka area cities jointly applied for a grant to conduct an area-wide goose control program. Unfortunately, that grant was.not approved. The City Council at that time chose not to participate as a single community in the program. After discussing this issue with City Administrator Craig Dawson, we recommend that you monitor the goose population this spring. Should the number of geese exceed the minimum to be considered for the Round-Up Program, you could then request the City Council to consider participating in the Round-Up Program. As the City is not providing this service and has not budgeted funds for this program, a request of this type would need City Council approval. ft ..~ PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER EY--h; bd A . . Mr. Andrew Hardacre April 4, 2002 . _ .RB: Goose Population in. Manor Park Page Two I hope you find this to be a workable approach to your concern. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me. . Sincerely, CITY OF SHORBWOOD ~f~~ Jean Panchyshyn Executive Secretary/Deputy Clerk cc: Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator Mayor and City Council Members PETITION SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL June 15,2002 We, the undersigned residential homeowners, whose properties are located on the north and west bays of Christmas Lake in Shorewood, do hereby respectfully request that the City of Shorewood authorize the Twin Cities Canada Goose Removal Program to capture and relocate approximately 60 geese that are threatening residents and destroying the waterfront on the lake. For several years, there have been three flocks of geese that make their home on the shoreline on the north and west bays of Christmas Lake. These flocks grow in size every year. Currently, each flock consists of approximately 20 geese. The geese cause extensive fecal damage to the waterfront and boat docks, and prevent residents from accessing and enjoying the lake due to fear of fecal contamination. In addition, during nesting season (May-June), the geese become aggressive and attack residents trying to access the lake. Photos of the goose flocks on the waterfront are attached. . The Twin Cities Canada Goose Removal Program is an important component of Canada goose management in the seven county metro area. The Goose Removal Program has captured and relocated over 66,000 geese since 1982. Recently, this program has proven to be effective at reducing nuisance goose problems for many local cities, including Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie and Bloomington. The City of Chanhassen, for example, utilized this program to eliminate a major goose problem at Lotus Lake. The City of Shorewood requested background information on this program last March. The Goose Removal Program is the only program approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and is managed by the professional and knowledgeable University of Minnesota staff. In order to qualify for DNR approval, the permittee must demonstrate it has the expertise, personnel and equipment necessary to implement an . extensive list of requirements. A list of these requirements is attached as Exhibit A. The Goose Removal Program is directed by Dr. James Cooper, Professor Emeritus at the University. Dr. Cooper has conducted extensive research on Canada geese and conducts goose-aircraft safety research for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. He founded the Goose Removal Program to assist cities and counties with goose damage management. The cost to remove 60 geese under the program is about $1,000. During late June and early July, geese loose their flying feathers and can be safely captured on land. Accordingly, there is a sense of urgency to utilize the program immediately before the opportunity for land capture is gone. 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Ire (o~i Name ZL~L 57Zo 111,'1 Lu"--'-- Address Signature Name Address Signature Name Address Signature 3~.o (:.. \JE . - ~ N :t:i:::::i:i:i:i:Ii:i:i:::::i:i:i:Ii::::::t::~:t::::ii::i::ii:iii:iiiii!iliiii!iiiil!iii:i:iiiiii:!iiiiii:i:!il:iiiiiilii:i,liililiiiliii:....... CHRISTMAS LAKE . ,),. Location map of Christmas Lake area Petitioners Prepared by the City of Shorewood Planning Department EXHffiIT A DNR PERMITTEE REQUIREMENTS AND ABILITIES The following is a list of requirements, abilities and permit conditions that must be met and / or demonstrated in order for Department of Natural Resources to provide a permit to remove geese in the Twin Cities metro area by any private or public company, organization, agency or person(s). The requirements, abilities and permit conditions were developed based on the experience and problems encountered in the program. Further requirements may be added to address future problems or concerns. "Permittee" refers to the company, organization, agency or person(s) requesting or named on the pennit. The "permittee" may also include all employees, volunteers, interns, officers and subcontractors conducting the removal or implementing the provisions of the permit under direction of the named permittee. A: . The permittee must demonstrate the expertise, personnel and equipment necessary to implement the following requirements. This can be accomplished through prior experience coordinating goose removal activities or a one-year probation period with a series of trial removals. The pennittee may be required to present both a removal plan outlining details of proposed activities and an inventory of equipment to adequately and humanely handle Canada geese. 1. The permittee must possess a BS or BA or higher degree in \vildlife ecology, management or a closely related field (e.g.. biology) and have a thorough knowledge of Canada goose ecology, biology and management. 2. The permittee must be familiar with alternatives to capture and removaL be able to explain alternative procedures to the public and be able to estimate costs and effectiveness of alternatives. . 3. The permittee must cooperate in the implementation of the following Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (DNR) policies and plans. A. Nuisance Wildlife Control Policy and Management Plan B. Twin Cities Metropolitan Canada Goose Management Plan C. Twin Cities Metropolitan Canada Goose Relocation Facilities Management and Disease Contingency Plan D. Policy directives on Canada goose management within Minnesota and as it relates to the Twin Cities Canada Goose Management Program 4. The permittee must demonstrate the ability to capture Canada geese in a variety of habitats \vithin the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and handle and transport captured geese in a humane manner. A. Conduct pre-capture and post-capture surveys and provide pre-capture data to the DNR prior to initiation of capture at the site. B. Capture 95% of the flightless geese present at nuisance control sites. C. Capture geese in a variety of habitats including, but not limited to, golf courses, parks. lakes, large (20+ acres) cattail marshes, large and small rivers and streams located within the seven county metro area. . , "- D. Capture, hold, load, and transport 350 geese from a single site. E. Handle and transport geese to an approved staging area in an effective and humane manner that results in not more than 1 goose death per 1000 geese trapped and transported. F. Recognize sick geese prior to or during the capture process and determine cause of the sickness (disease or toxin) or be able to submit sick or dead birds to an authorized wildlife disease diagnostic laboratory. G. Identify injured geese during capture and transport and humanely euthanize geese that cannot be treated. H. Follow and understand the Migrato!)' Bird Banding Laboratory leg and neck band removal and reporting procedures. I. Maintain and provide accurate records of capture operations. These records include but are not limited to; pre-capture and post-capture populations at specific nuisance sites, disease and injury reports, age (adult/gosling), brood patch females, and sex of adults captured and removed or released at each nuisance site. 5. The permittee must have a comprehensive public relations program and be able to demonstrate conflict resolution skills. . B. PERMIT CONDITIONS: The following conditions would be part of a MNDNR permit to capture geese in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. 1. The permittee will obtain all local and state permits that pertain to this program and follow all permit requirements and regulations. 2. The permittee may contract with private and public landowners to remove geese under this program but such a program must include: A. Development of a control program B. Establishment of a population goal C. Selection of control procedures D. A public meeting to review the control program E. A fee for all geese removed, staged/pastured and processed. . 3. The permittee must provide evidence of insurance including but not limited to liability ($1,000,000), workman's compensation and motor vehicle insurance. 4. The permittee must develop and implement a comprehensive safety training progranl that covers human and goose safety. . ,---!.-~....,~--.,.-_._. ,.,. . . . II '~l . . . . . . . . . . " , UOMBOWNBRS' GlOOE TO GOOSE PROBLEMS Most people enjoy seeing Canada geese.' However, the big birds often wear out their welcome when they become too numerous and when yards, beaches' and docks become fouled with their feces. This gUide ,explairis why problems with,geese arise and how homeowners can reduce these problems. ~WIIY ARB rlfERE Sf;) MANY ' GEESE? Canada goose populations have dramatic~yincreased in residential,and lake home areas because: l),habitatis abundant; 2) geese have a high reproductive potential ' and. a IQng life spaiJ.; and 3) mortality from hUnting and other predation isJow." " ' ,Geese'live in a particular area that meets their needs for , food, reproduction and security. Together these factors ' provide goose' habitat., Geese are grazers thatfeed ' ' pr.imarily on shon gra.sses such ~ tho' d inparksj la~ns andgoltc,ourses.,' They need ,sites with open vis,tas and access ,to lakes and, to escape ' danger. Golf coUrses, parkS ~nd I next to , ,pqnds, Dlarshes and'l*es"otten pr ' ingredie~ts. Doc~, yards and' ' "loafing~' 'sites for g Canada geeseely prolific., A' at, 2 or 3 years living, to overJO a Pair, of adult geese about 4 young per .year. At no , ", ortalitY, a pond Or, lake wi ee~e c~ multiply to ,nearly, 5Q birds wi, to over 300 in'just 1 0 y~ais. aeing sOci~ birds g egate in "flocks," except " 'during the nesting seas st birds in these flocks' are related aild return to the same nesting' and. feeding areas every year. Currently; about 25,000 geese spend , the sunimer in the Twin Cities MetropolitanAre~. , Without hunting seasons and efforts ,to trap and remove' geese, the goose population wouldJikely number 100,000 or more. Without these constraints on the population, the habitat in the Seven-county metro area could support an estimated 250,000 geese. ' '~now CAN I GET TIlE GBBSE TO LEAVE? Dazing The simplest method involves frightening or hazing geese. In some cases, r~peatedly and vigorously ,chasing geese from the property while armed with a broom will caUse the geese to relocate. ' ' Noise-making scare d,evicesare a type of pyrotechDics ,and can sometimes be usedto haze geese from your _. , property. Pyrotechnics are most,appli~able'in I11ial , , settirigs. These inClude "bangers" and "screamers" fired '. from a speciallaunchef or,"cracker shells" discharged from,~ 12-gauge shotgun; These devices'are Often offensive to neighbors. Check'locaI' ordiiJ.ancesbefore purchas~g or usingpyr()technic devices. Use pyrotech~ 'nics consistent with manufactUrers fnstrUctionsand' , , safety precautiol1s~ 'These products are available ,from: M:argo Supplies, Ltd. , ~eeCi-Joseph lD.te~ationa1 '403-285-9131 ' "',800.;647~SS54 " Stoneco,bJ,c;, ' , 800..833;,2264 . gEnterprises,Inc. " ,:;9693 , Some golf courses ha highly, tramed bord repeatedly chase-geese' from forcing Jhe ,birdS 'to relocate. At , chained dogsa:ee no~e~ectiYe dete ,. ,ince geese " quickly learn that the threat ~s limited. Free running . dogs at~ not popular withneighbQrs and not allowed in " 'most resl~ntial communities,: However, dogs confin~d , tO,the problem:'at'eaby' an electroirlc "invisible fence" may be useful in somesitliations. ,Careful selection and ' training,of a dog motivated to chase geese is necessary' to ensure success. "Iri.visible"dog fences are available from: ' Invisible Fencing Pet C,ontainment 800-824-3647 I / EXtl/ bit c- ( 20' ) +j ~ twists in .::.e ~ ~ 1 Figure l~ Bird Scare Tape fence installed using zO.th boards for support. Secure bird scare tape to stake; using duct tape or electrician:S tape (do not tie bird scare tape). . Bird S~are Tape Bird scare tape or bird flash tape isa short-term Qr em~rgen . $trategy to reduce problems from' geese w to your yard. Birdscare~ape is most effec- tiveall number~ of geese that have other mowed gra ey can. move to. Bird scare tape is not e. eese are flying into your yard. . \'" . is a thin shiny ribbon of mylar about It is silver on one side aild colored, .the other.' When properly used, the tape and rattles in the breeze; The flashing ens geese. usual flashes . and rattling Use bird scare tape as illustrated in figures l' & 2. Inspect and repair the tape daily. I'ets,people, wind,. . and animals can break the tape. Abroken bird scare tape "fence" is not effective:. Locate the tape where it is Visible to die geese. TheJence should be longenqugh so geese c~ot walk around it ~to.the yard. " .. -^^^^-^^^ . 0' .= ~;::t g ~ .opl::n. Lawn Lake ~ AAJ'o. ~~ House' ... .... ... ... ... ... Figure 2- Suggested l<<youtfor bird scare tape, energized fencing or barrier fencing. It may be necessary to extend fence line along property line as shown to prevent geese from walking around thefence. . Bird scare tape is available from: TWin Cities Lynd~e Garde~ C. Wild aird Stores (See Yellow Pa Mail Order' MDT and Assoc. 612;..529-4355 Gurney's Seed Co. . .ij$,;665~1930' The Birdhouse 612~439~1923 il,tstate. . . Celebrations, Brainerd * 218-828:-0803' . The Feed Store 612-473-4283 Hennepin Coop Seed ExchaIige 614-545-7702 . . Rand~l Valu Ctr., New UhD. 507-'359-9514 Minnesota.:Gf(~e~e!y. 612-459;'3181 .. Coast to Coast, Park R,api.ds' . 218-732-4513 Robbinsdale Farin, . .' Garden~d'Pet 612-533-2~44 . .'. .'" '. * Ask for silver and coloredribbon Energized' .Fencing' . Energized fencing can effectively and practically reduce goose' grazing on your yard. It is .usefulin situations . more severe than hazing or bird scare tape can handle. Most home owners prefer portable fencing that can be set up in 1-2 hours and.quickly taken down for storage when not in use. < 20' lO<C 8"1 > . II. '. . .':: ,. , ~ ~ ~ 10 , :: ~FiberglaSS .or Plastic Pasts ~ 10 -7 I II II II II II .. II II (-)11 (-)11 (-)11 11 II. 11 6~ ::. ,. :: ' . ::. . i'U~II~1I , '. "I II 'II ' " II 12 ',' 12' II ' , II II II, " GraundRads ~ ~ Figure 3- A two strand energizeq goosefence is easy to install, safe andeifective at deterring geese from entering your,yard. . Key campanep.ts .of ~ energized fence far geese: . , (1) Energizer ;. fence., Energi Lowimped electrical pul ar,e safe and " , ergizer is the pawer source far the beb,attery pawered .or 120 valt. 'zers which deliver a shart ast 4,000 valts a.~ce every secand , (2) Fe '" me .owners prefer the ease of , using palytape'. , is a 1/2-iUch-wide material cansisting .of polye lbers inter~woven with ' condlJctive wires (pre, y 5 or mare strands .of' staiIiless steel) ta catrythe electrical, 9hatge. Stretch twa strands-S inches and IS inches 'above the ,graund (see figure 3). Tighten wire taremave visabl~ ~ag. Connect fence wires ta the f~nce terminal on the energi~er. , (3) Gi'aundingsystem - The grounding system is a series .of three 6-faatgalvanized steel rads driven. inta the e,aith at 12-faat interVals. Cannect the rads in , sequence using steel wire and coIinect the series ta the grawid terminal an the ~nergizet. " (4) Valtmeter - A valtmeter is a device used ta measure valtage an an energized fence. A valtmeter is essential ta ensure that the system is warking praperly and ta pinpaint prablems when they .occur. When a gaase tauches an energized fence, the electric pulse passes fram the energizer thraugh the fence wire, thraugh the gaase, intathe earth, ta the graunding . " , system, and back ta th~ energizer {see fi.gure3 ).'The , result is an uncomfartable,J;)ut harmless: "sh~.ck" that , geese learn ta avaid., ' . , ' 'Energized fenciilg must be praperly'canstructed azul ' inaintained ta be effective; Make, the fence long ,enaugh sageesew~)Ojt Walk ~aUnd it (see figl1I'e'2). .- Measure valtage we ' y alid keep fence wires Cle3:! .of vegetatian. Inst gized.;fence warning sign,s at le~t every. 60 fe'gized fencing is prohibited in, " ' some cities. If' terested~us' .erglzed.' , ~::c:~:.:; la~~= :~:~~~. '. . . . . , Ball'ier,fencingis a ve " ' walking geese framyauryard., This placing a physical barrier that ,geesec through between the water and the area to , (see figure 2).' , ' Barrier fences can be c9nstructed fram. waven wire, chicken wire,. plastic Sl;law fence,' earn cribbing, chain:" link, netting, .or a picket fence. An effective barrier fence far walking Canada geese uses durable material with .openings na larger than 3 inches by 3 inches that is ' at least 30 inches high. Befare yau build any fence, check lacal .ordinances at ,yaur planning and zaning .office. . Landscaping Landscaping your shoreline to make it less attractive for Canada geese and their broods is considered the most effective long-term and environmentally sound method of reducing goose problems to individual'yards imd lawns. Canada geese avoid using areas where plants obstruct their view of the surrounding area; Temporary measures such as fences or repellents may be necessary to keep geese from your yard until landscaping is . established. A hedge near the water with a gate to allow access can be decorative as well as effective at reducing goose access to your lawn (see figure 4). The hedge should be ;30-36 inches tall and must be thick enough to exclude geese. Check with your local nursery or greenhouse for shrubs that will work ~ your yard. Leave a: dense strip of naturally occuring trees and . shrubs (20-30 feet wide) e shoreline. Anarrow . . (3-4 feet wide) S-shaped can provide access to , the lake. A continuous b mergent aquatic plants such as cattails or bulru water in fron of your shoreline may reduce g e figure 5). An unmowed sh flowers thafgro wide along the' s .' Native grasses . winter snows . a mowed S-s access fr . . Existing Cattail . or BuIr:ush Lake. 1 Existing Cattail or Bulrush Pr?R~~~~~~."~' ..- - ..-' Hedge Open Gate Lawn < < < ) Lake " -.. 'P" . -. .... . -" ."'. -.. .. roperty lme . .-,"-.-....,-----._.___.._.. Figure 4- Use a dense hedge and a gate, as a barrier to keep. geese offofyour lawn. . A combination oflandscapingideas may applicable to your yard. Suggesti<?ns fo . plantings along moist shorelines are av DN'Rpublication "Landscaping for at . major bookstores or the Minn 657-3757), or the Hennepin ConserVa 100 booklet "Aqu'ascaping: AGuide to Shorelin ing" available py sending $4.44 to ,Hennepin C ~onDi.strict, 10801 wayzata Blvd. #240; Mirinetonka, MN55305. ---- - ....- - - - Hedge . House . Open Lawn Hedge --------- Figure 5. Examples of using landscaping to reduce the attractiveness of your lawn to geese. ~ POPULATION MANAGEMENT The main drawback of avoidance methods discussed in this brochure is that they merely cause geese to move to another property, Increasing goose populations will eventually create a larger "demand" for habitat. This demand, often called "pressure," causes geese to become increasingly resistant to avoidance techniques. Hunting is the most effective way to control goose populations. Special hunting seasons that target local geese have been established by the DNR. Early seasons are limited to field or upland hunting to prevent con- flicts with other recreation81 uses of lakes. However, at the request of local government, individual lakes and wetlands l,Il.ay be opened. Controlled hunting can be successful in populated areas. Local governments are encouraged to keep goose hunting open where possible. Citizens concerned with growing goose populations are encouraged to support local government efforts to limitrestrictions on hunting where possible. The'DNR will provide technical ' assistance in starting and managing hunts. ,For more information, contact your local DNR Area Wildlife Office. listings of company names and products is for the readers conve- nience and is n6t considered a comprehensive listing, The state of Minnesota neithe~ recommendsnorendorses specific products or companies, ,~ayette Road; St. Paul, MN <0 Copyright 1997, S esota, Department of Natural Resources Equal opportunitY to pacti and benefit from programs of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is available t9.all, , individuals regardless of race,color, .creed, religion, national origin, ,sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, age,sexual . orientation or disability. Discrimination inquiries should.be sent to. MN- DNR.. 500 LafayetteRoad, St. Paul~ MN 55155-4031; or. the Equal OpportuIiity Office, Department of the ,Interior, Washington, DC. 20240. This information is available in' an alternative .format upon request. Printed on recyCl~ paper containing aminimlim of 10% post-consu,mer . , waste andsoy"ba~edink. " t' . 11tL,~, . LOOv-~~t~~ NW IUtld 'lS L xos: 'p~ \;JU~,(tlJtll OO~ }!NO tllOS~UU~W ~,HIPnM. JO UOHO~S _lNUWI 11 . . . t t . . . . . t t t . t t t . . . I I I I . . I I I I I I I I I I I . . I I I States have been converted to residential lawns. Conversion of native forest and lake- edge vegetation to lawns is especially detrimental in lakeshore settings. A blue- grass lawn does not provide the basic habi- tat needs of food and shelter for most woodland and aquatic wildlife species. Pesticides also degrade the surrounding habitat and eliminate invertebrates that are needed by many creatures as food. When a native landscape is cleared, some trees may be saved, but the understory is often removed. With the loss of the understory, many important food sources and nesting areas for a variety of species are lost. In addition, land clearing elimi- nates connections between the lake and other habitats that many species require when moving between these habitats to complete their life cycles. Animal species need to move in the cover of native vege- tation, be it lakeshore, forest, or prairie; some species need to move along the lake to different parts of the shore, and others need to move between the lake and uplands. ~ Nuisance Animals Among the wildlife species most com- monly considered as nuisances on lakeshore lawns are Canada geese, mallard ducks, and muskrats. Well-manicured lakeshore lawns are ideal food sources for L;$()~~',':i'~':F';""';":"'~' "." " ~,. ". I ~, ~r.'"'.. , .: 1'1.',~":''':''';':, . b" .."~,,.- ",';:~,'r;~, :r~~~~!:;:;i~~~~~~I~~~~::;:'::i.'0~i~~~~~~l:f~it;;~"~~f~Ji:~I'i~lf;".~:.:i1'::~} SOLVING PROBLEMS WITH A BUFFER ZONE ~ -g . :r: ~ a Canada geese, which are attracted to the continual supply of new green growth. A family of mallards or Canada geese is enjoyable to watch-at a distance-or on someone else's lawn. But when they show up in your backyard with several dozen of their "friends," the appreciation quickly turns to frustration. Hundreds of duck and goose droppings on a dock or lawn reduce the usefulness of the area for family Scenes like these may look neat but represent a near tota/loss of wildlife habitat. ... M ~ ~ ~ . LEFT: Muskrats are not a problem when lawns are not mowed to the waters edge. ! 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The buffer zone restores ecological functions and struc- tural benefits that are important in the lakeshore environment. These benefits resolve many of the problems detailed pre- viously in this chapter. A buffer zone is an area that may extend from 25 to 100 or more feet from the water's edge onto the land and 25 to 50 feet into the lake, depending on the circumstances at a given site (see illustra- tions on pages 48-53). In Minnesota the setback from the water's edge for the "shore impact zone" may range from 25 feet to 100 feet. See appendixes J, K, and L for specific Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan rules. This provides the core of the buffer zone concept. The zone should include at least 50% and preferably up to 75% of the shoreline frontage. Deep buffer zones create better protection than narrow ones. Figure 3.1 is a stylized dia- gram of a buffer zone. The buffer zone is composed of native plants that are either SOLVING PROBLEMS WITH A BUFFER ZONE preserved or reestablished on the land and in the water. The type of native vegetation planted in the buffer zone depends on the ecological region as well as the slope, drainage, and soil type for the site (see appendix A for more information about ecological regions and appropriate plant selections). The buffer zone has two components: aquatic plants in the water and moist-soil and upland plants above the water line. It could consist of moist-soil wildflowers and sedges at the water's edge and dry-soil A buffer zone restores the ecological functions of the lakeshore. . . I ... ii :t ~ U 31 . I..IJ N ~... '<: t-<'<: ~!;;'-'Tl """ ~ ~ ~~. 'S ~ ~ ~"",<:"~"... ~":; ~ ~. ~ ;S '::t-. ..... ~ '" ::t.~ ::to ~ d':-;l !Ii~~",,~~::t~ a ~. C) t:' ~ ~ ~ ",.~ ~ "'.t ::S--'i:> : ~~ ~ s ~ [: '" :;: ~ ~ ::to Q\.... S-":; ",,"" " c:::s c:::s ";s"'j:i.. ~C) s. ~~ ~ s..~ '" '" ~~lS ~ ;s' '" :-;l ~ff1~ .... 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'-...!! <; n .... ii> P> (1) ... -.... ..... tp ... g~pg"Og~80!!..... en .... ~ 0' g- o' 0' .... :i. hi g S- ("\ gift;. p ~ P (il if ~ E r;>- ~. g- ~ P> n ..c ... s::~ ~ o' ~ '"g.n ~ r: ~'< . 0 os:: g s E..~ .... ~. .... l:l'" a s:: ... en .... ~ n enV ... o ~ Fred Rozumalskl Carrol Henderson ,.......,."....",.."..."",..",..,.,., .. . . . . . .. . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .- .. SOLVING PROBLEMS WITH A BUFFER ZONE " the bottom from being resuspended in the water. A buffer zone significantly reduces the amount of soil erosion from the land, which can result in serious pollution of a lake. The roots of plants stabilize the soil and take up water from the lower soillay- ers. Water passes through the plant and evaporates from the leaves through a process called transpiration. When soil moisture is removed in this manner, the deeper-rooted plants, like dogwood, help stabilize the soil. A canopy of trees and shrubs intercepts raindrops and reduces their erosive force. Once rainwater reaches the ground level, the complex structure of grasses and wildflowers slows the flow of the water and allows more of it to soak into the ground. The buffer zone also traps fertilizers, chemicals, and other potential pollutants, like pet waste, that would otherwise wash directly into the lake from a lawn that extended to the water's edge. Maintenance of a sandy beach can be reduced if a portion of the frontage is planted in native plants. If a swimming Aquatic plants absorb wav( (n(rgy, protecting th( shore from erosion. :ll ... ~ i 'll oJ: . D(ep-rooted native shoT'(line and upland plants aT'( moT'( eJfectiV( than lawn grasses at stabilizing lake banks and stopping erosion. ~ . ~ ! . LEFr: In this more protective design, 60% of the veg(tation is T'(moved . near shoT'(, but only 30% beyond the swimming area. Em(7gmt veg(tation protects the beach and pT'(Vents sand from washing into the lake. 5 " " ~ z c i:" Z . " RIGHT: This design maintains 25% of shore fOr swimming. while veg(tation left in place bryond th( dock greatly reduces (xposure of the shoT'(li~ to waves. 100' ...... 1;,'."",.""",, . :.lOO~... 33 . Planting a buffer zone can restore wildlife habitat that was previously lost. . Smaller lawns reduce fertilizer and pesticide use as well as time spent mowing. 34 beach is maintained, it can be adjacent to the dock area and can be partially screened from the lake by emergent vegetation in the lake. The vegetation will help prevent the sand in the swimming area from becoming suspended by wave action, thus lengthening the life span of the sand deposit. Creating a buffer zone can reduce the size of a lakeshore lawn, often by as much as 30% to 40%. Reducing the amount of lawn reduces the amount ofla~nfertilizer that can reach the lake and thereby reduces excessive weed growth and algal blooms. And less time is spent applying fertilizers and herbicides and mowing. ! " Ii :c ~ .:l . .. . II .. . II .. II .. .. . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . II .. . .. . II " .. " .. . . . . . . ~ 1 :c ~ .:l I . I . I . . I . I I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A buffer zone replaces shoreline wildlife habitat that may have been previ- ously lost. Once again the lakeshore becomes an area for wildlife nesting, feed- ing, brood rearing, perching and sunning, and travel. Nuisance animals, like Canada geese and mallards, will not usually cross a buffer zone to a lawn because they are reluctant to walk through tall grass that provides good camouflage for predators. Muskrats cease to be a problem if a home owner is not mowing within 25 feet of the water's edge because their burrows do not extend far enough into the bank to create a problem for lawn mowers. Creation of a buffer zone is the essence of the lakescaping concept. It can return many desirable features to your shoreline and present you with a seasonal array of natural beauty: colors, textures, aromas, and continual wildlife activity. It will re-create those features that originally attracted you to life on the lake. SOLVING PROBLEMS WITH A BUFFER ZONE ~ E ~ ~ . 32 .. . E ! ~ . References Bannerman, R. T., D. W. Owens, R. Dodds, and P. Huges. 1992.. Sources of Pollutants in Wisconsin Storm Water. Report for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Grant Number C9995007-01. Barten, J., and E. Jahnke. 1997. Suburban Lawn Runoff Water Quality in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1996 and 1997. Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District, Maple Plain, Minn. Bormann, F. H., D. Balmori, and G. T. Geballe. 1993. Redesigning the American Lawn: A Search for Environmental Harmony. Yale University Press, New Haven, Conn. Minnesota Extension Service. 1998. Protecting Minnesota Waters. Shoreland Best Management Practices. 16 fact sheets. University of Minnesota, St. Paul. Nassauer, J. 1. undated. "Ecological Function and the Perception of Suburban Residential Landscapes." Nassauer, J. 1. 1988. "The Aesthetics of Horticulture: Neatness as a Form of Care." HortScience 23, 6: 973-77. 35 CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927. (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.cLshorewood.mn.us. cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us MEMORANDUM . TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Brad Nielsen DA TE: 20 June 2002 RE: LCEC - Sunset FILE NO. 405 (LCEC) . As you are aware the sunset for the work of the Land Conservation and Environment Committee is 30 June 2002. Staff suggests an extension of the sunset to the end of August. One of the primary objectives for the committee was to prepare an open space plan, including goals and objectives, an educational component, criteria for evaluating open space parcels, and possibly implementation of a land registry program. LCEC meetings for the last three months have been put off due to inordinate time being spent on the CUB Foods project, and delays at Hennepin County with respect to parcel database information. Consequently, staff recommends extending the committee's work to 12 August with the final report being presented to Council on 26 August. Relative to ongoing land conservation efforts, staff recommends the establishment of a permanent ad hoc committee consisting of one Planning Commissioner, one Park Commissioner, and one member of the City Council. The advantage of this type of membership is that the people that make up the committee would already be aware of environmental issues through their respective commissions. This committee could easily be called together on an as-needed basis to address land conservation and environmental issues as they arise. n ~J PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ::t1- 1 8 Memorandum Re: LCEC Sunset 20 June 2002 Page two The current LCEC has been very generous with their time and we are confident that the forthcoming report will meet the expectations of the Council. They are to be commended for their service to the community. Cc: Craig Dawson Larry Brown LCEC . . -2- ... f/I!- CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927. (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.cLshorewood.mn.us. cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: Larry Brown, Director of Public Works J'111 June 20, 2002 FROM: . RE: Motion Regarding "No Parking" Request on Glen Road Background During the June 10, 2002 City Council meeting, a request for establishing "No Parking" along Glen Road was considered. Refer to Attachment 1. Ms. Nancy Clegg, speaking on behalf of the Gideon Woods Town-home Association, stated she was concerned for the number of vehicles parking and loitering at the comer of Glen Road and County Road 19 (refer to attachment 2). . During the discussion of this issue, Planning Director Nielsen stated that the City of Shorewood Municipal Code requires a 3D-foot sight triangle to be free from structures or plantings,in excess of 30 inches in height. Attachment 2 shows the 3D-foot sight triangle and the shoulder area that is utilized for parking. The premise is that vehicles parking within this 3D-foot sight triangle would create an obstruction for motorists making turning movements. The City Council directed Staff to . investigate the impacts of this 3D-foot sight triangle, as it relates to traffic movements. Staff reviewed and photographed this area. As it turns out, the majority of the subject parking area is outside of the sight triangle (refer to Attachments 3 through 5). In addition, photos taken of the area show that mature trees located on the comer of the property already obstruct the sight triangle. Whether vehicles park in the shoulder area or not is immaterial to the sight distance, unless the mature trees are removed. Conclusion The Engineering Department has reviewed the site and recommends that the shoulder area along Glen Road remain undesignated with regard to parking restrictions. n ~J PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1=F ?fit CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 11 of 13 Mayor Love stated he would endorse the idea of walking the roadway to gather residents comments; however, the solutions would be complex. Council agreed. In addition, Mayor Love suggested a traffic awareness detail be established on the roadway by the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department. B. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Sale of Fireworks Administrator Dawson explained the Minnesota legislature enacted an amendment to state Statutes removing a category of non-aerial, non-explosive fireworks from its definition of prohibited fireworks. He also explained the City Attorney had reviewed the potential amendments related to the sale and use of fireworks, noted the ordinance amendments were for licensed indoor non-transient facilities with monthly inspections to be reviewed by the Fire Marshal. Council questioned and clarified various aspects of the amendment, with Mayor Love noting the restrictions for sale appeared stringent. . Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Approving ORDINANCE NO. 386, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 300 of the Shorewood City Code, Establishing Regulations for Fireworks Dealer's License Fees and the Sale of Permitted Consumer Fireworks." Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Approving ORDINANCE NO. 387. "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 603 ofthe Shorewood City Code Relating to Offenses Involving Public Health and Safety." Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 02-049. "A Resolution Setting License, permit and Service charges and Miscellaneous Fees for Fireworks Dealer License/Permit." Zerby moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 02-050, "A Resolution Approving Publication of Ordinance NO. 386 by Title and Summary." All motions passed 4/0/1, with Lizee abstaining. C. Request for No Parking Signs - Gideon Woods Townhome Association . Nancy Clegg, speaking on behalf of the Gideon Wood Townhome Association, stated she was concerned for the number of vehicles parking and loitering at the corner of Glen Road and County Road 19. She requested "No Parking" signs be placed on both sides of Glen Road to alleviate this problem. Councilmember Turgeon stated she thought posting signs prohibiting parking would only push the problem elsewhere in the vicinity. She agreed the corner could be improved aesthetically and noted the Townhome Association agreed to work in conjunction with the County Road 19 project to improve the corner. Engineer Brown stated there were three options available at this time. The area could be left as it was currently, or No Parking signs could be posted with additional black dirt and grass seed, or thirdly, the area could be paved which would give the indication parking was allowed there. He noted service vehicles frequently sought refuge there from the traffic on County Road 19, and stated it would difficult to designate the area as No Parking as there was a balance to be struck between aesthetics and safety. He further commented nothing obligated the City to provide parking in the utility box area, but people would seek refuge from the traffic elsewhere in the nearby vicinity. Ms. Clegg requested at least one sign be placed in that area. Councilmember Garfunkel stated the issue of people parking near our homes was something everyone had to deal with, and he questioned whether she ATTACHMENT 1 CC Minutes June 10, 2002 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2002 Page 12 of 13 thought the matter was a safety or aesthetic issue. Ms. Clegg responded both issues were representative of the situation. Director Nielsen questioned whether 30' sight lines could be maintained at that comer. Council agreed the matter needed clarification regarding the sight lines and asked Director Nielsen to research the sight line issues and report back to Council. D. Approving Commitment to Financing for Public Safety Facilities . Administrator Dawson explained on May 22, 2002, the Boards of the Excelsior Fire District (EFD) and South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD) considered comments from the discussions of their city councils regarding new public safety facilities. Several suggestions were made to identify potential cost reductions; however, the majority on each of the councils concurred with the recommendation of the Boards that the proposed facilities were acceptable as the maximum to be planned, and that all reasonable efforts would continue to be pursued to reduce the anticipated cost. He further explained a resolution had been prepared for consideration stated that $5,245,000 was the maximum cost for the SLMPD and $7,120,000 was to be the maximum for the EFD stations. Administrator Dawson explained the project timeline as being deliberately lengthy for the proposed project, and noted the Chiefs of the EFD and SLMPD were in attendance this evening. EFD Chief Mark DuCharme reported the Excelsior City Council had favorably responded to the proposed resolution, and other member cities would be considering the resolution in the next two days as action was required by June 14, 2002, if groundbreaking were to occur this year. Councilmember Lizee stated she was frustrated with the lengthy deliberate process as there were competent people appointed representative of Boardmembers to handle concerns regarding the project. Lizee moved, Garfunkel seconded, Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 02-051, "A Resolution Supporting the Construction of Facilities for the Excelsior Fire District and the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department." . Councilmember Turgeon clarified a number of issues regarding architectural fees, and noted she was concerned Council did not follow through on making residents aware of the cost and impact to the City for the proposed facility. Councilmember Zerby stated he fully supported the project and proposals, but was concerned the schedule would become rushed and details would be overlooked. Councilmember Garfunkel stated he believed the details should be left to the governing boards and design committees, as that was their role and purpose in the project. Motion passed 5/0. E. Commitment to Financing for Mound Fire Station At its May 28, 2002, Regular City Council Meeting the City Council had heard a presentation regarding plans for a new fire station in the City of Mound. By contract, the Mound Fire Department provided fire and rescue services for the residents on Enchanted, Shady, and Spray Islands in Shorewood. The City of Shorewood had historically paid one to two percent of the Mound Fire Department budget. Lease revenue fmancing was planned for a new, combined fire and police facility. Shorewood's estimated cost would be $5,400 annually over the course of the 20-year financing planned for the facility. . . + , J--. I .. ~ I __. --. x 960;& + C'-)~ ~~ ~;A: ~~ ~ ~ w NORTH ATTACHMENT 3 Photo looking North. At parking Area ATTACHMENT 4 Photo looking NW At parking Area ATTACHMENT 5 Photo looking South ... CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (952) 474-3236 FAX (952) 474-0128. www.cLshorewood.mn.us. cityhall@cLshorewood,mn.us MEMORANDUM DATE: June 24, 2002 TO: FROM: CC: RE: Jeff Ripley of Streeter and Associates, has submitted the attached request for a Parking Permit to cover the No Parking signs in front of 5980 Christmas Lake Road. As stated in the request, Streeter and Associates are planning a remodeling project at the site address. The Contractor has stated that since the lot has limited room for parking for the workers, it would like 2-3 bags to cover the No Parking signs in order to provide parking on the street. The approximate time period of the request to cover the No Parking signs is July 1,2002 - November 30, 2002. Staff has contacted the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department and the Excelsior Fire District for a recommendation. The SLMPD is requiring that the workers pull as far into the shoulder of the road as practiCal to allow safe passage for school buses, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles. The roadway must remain passable at all times. The Fire Marshal is not recommending approval. His reason for denial is due to the duration of the request and he believes the vehicles will not be able to pull far enough off into the shoulder of the roadway to allow safe passage for fire trucks. Should Council approve this request, the Contractor should be required to post a $200 deposit to the City of Shorewood for shoulder restoration. Since the City's ordinance allows for a Parking Permit on Christmas Lake Road for up to 72 hours, this request for extended time requires Council approval. Council Action Council may approve or deny the Parking Permit request for 5980 Christmas Lake Road. Approval would be subject to the additional parking requirements as stated by the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, and a $200 deposit to the City of Shorewood for shoulder restoration. ft \,.1 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER *~B O rc:;' fP:>. rE' n \\ 17 r.;c;"~- IE; ~& LS:::,. U W '. i.: ::? i f"'l r-"----- . L..J ! . I JUN~ ~~o~l G PERMIT APPLICATION , CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 Country Club Road · Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 · (952) 474-3236 Today's Date: (p"~/OZ- , I ~~;:t~ <\ C\~~.."\ ~t6\::..,J (j.~: Sr.qlVE1>.~Pssoc~ 59~ CJ1AI$~ t.fl-~Si<ot\-r'\ SH~~(~f) :5S-5~(--r;J. ~5up-r . \ ,(Street) (City1,rfV', (Zip) ",.-6., S"l~~-:;dF- c::rS2 J/19 S7.<f6 ,(;;<.7" IIZ J~~ ~'\r'~$ C.elt.- ~,(.~,SsLl.&; ~ uu.. (Home) (Work) & I z....Si'Z. -<8i-f4 b.Z~~2J/3:':' Name: Address: Phone: Time and Date Sign(s) Will Be Covered Time and Date Sign(s) Will Be Uncovered Reason For Parking ~.e:M,C)~ ~-y 6~ A T-(~~{d) ~rt~ 1i1~ ~\.\\~~I Area To Be Covered Requirement For Parking: A resident of Christmas Lake Road or Christmas Lane may apply for a parking permit at City Hall for parking on the WEST SIDE of Christmas Lake Road for a period not to exceed 72 hours, A resident of Merry Lane may apply for a parking permit at City Hall for parking on that portion of Merry Lane abutting Lots 1-6, Block 1, Christmas Shore. The City Clerk shall issue the permit during regular working hours upon receipt of an opinion by the SLMPD Chief and Director of Public Works that conditions are such as to not likely cause a public safety concern and upon receipt of $10 deposit for each bag taken by the resident to place over the_ "No Parking Signs" which the applicant wishes to cover. The applicant is responsible for covering the signs with the sacks provided by the City during the prescribed time. The_ applicant's deposit shall be returned upon receipt at City Hall ofthe undamaged sacks. Applicant is responsible for removing bags immediately upon being notified by the Police Chief, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief or Fire Marshal, who may rescind the permit when they determine that conditions have changed such that public safety concerns may now exist. APPLICANT SIGN!UlJRE~ APPROVED BY: ' Public Works No. of Bags Requested No. of Bags Returned DATE <0 /J~/6 '"L Date X $10 = X $10 = Police Chief Date Received Date of Refund Date ... June 1 ih, 2002 To. The City of Shorewood, We are planning a remodel job for Ann and Peter Baskin at 5980 Christmas Lake Road. Since their lot has very limited room for parking for the workers, I'm requesting a total of 2-3 bags to cover the No Parking signs which are on the west side of Christmas Lake Road in front of their home. The length oftime for our work is expected to take any where from 4-5 months and we hope to start work around July 1 st. Below are the phone numbers of contact people with my company who can be reached in case of emergency. Thank You for this consideration. Jeff Ripley Streeter and Associates Inc. Jeff s Office Jeffs Cell 952-449-5746 ext.112 612-812-8495 Rick Selle Project Supt. Cell 612-868-2432 Greg Nonweiler Project Mgr. Office 952-449-5746 ext 111 Cell 612- I'lJl{ - '1,,53 e