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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040395 Regular WORKSHOP 5:30 - 7:25 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 3, 1995 1. CALL TO ORDER ........................ 7:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Webelos, Pack 333 - Den #4 will be performing the flag ceremony. 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 4. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid b. Consider Approval of 3.2 Liquor License for Prior Lake Jays c. Consider Approval of Final Payment for Lime and Center Road and Pond Complex Improvements - Project 93-12 and 93-14. d. Consider Approval of VFW Parking Lot Lease. 5. PRESENTATIONS: A. Larry Stier, the City of Prior Lake's representative to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee will be presenting an update to Council on the Committee's activities and challenges for 1995. B. Presentation by Kathe Abrams regarding "Play'N in Prior Lake" 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:45 P.M. A. Consider Administrative Land Division and Variance for Larry Schommer. 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider Deferral of Northwood Road Street Improvements to 1996. B. Consider Approval of Resolution 95-16 Awarding Bid for Project 93-02 - Carriage Hills Parkway Street Improvement. C. Consider Approval of Resolution 95-19 Awarding Bid for Project 94-06 Parking Lot Improvements at Sand Point Beach. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of Appeal of Variance Request For Carter Don Narveson - 3845 Green Heights Trail SW B. Consider Approval of Fairview Conditional Use Permit. C. Consider Approval of Contract with SRF to Update 2010 Transportation Plan Element. D. Consider An Allocation of Up to $37,000 From 1995 Contingency Account for Renovation of the Old Fire Station. 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE 11. ADJOURNMENT A40395.CC MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, April 3, 1995 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Andren called the meeting of the Common Council to order on Monday, April 3, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Scott, Schenck, Greenfield, City Manager Boyles, Public Works Director Anderson, Planning Director Rye, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Councilmember Kedrowski was absent, but arrived at 9:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Webelos Pack 333, Den #4 performed the flag ceremony and pledge of allegiance.. 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The following corrections were noted: Page 3 - Mayor Andren requested that the last line of the motion on page 3 be stricken due to the fact it was a duplicate. The voe taken following this motion indicated Councilmember Scott's name spelled with one t, it should have been with two t's. - Page 4 - fifth paragraph, first line, the second the following the word "street" should be deleted. MOTION BY, GREENFIELD, SECOND BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE Minutes MINUTES AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Schenck and Greenfield and Scott, The motion carried. The motion carried. Kedrowski was absent 4. CONSENT AGENDA Invoices a. Consider approved of invoices to be p~Jd Liq. Lic. for b. Consider Approval of 3.2 Liquor License for Prior Lake Jays. Jays c. Consider Approval of Final Payment for Lime and Center Road and The Pond Lime/Center Rd Complex Improvements - Project 93-12 and 93-14. Proj. 93-12/14 VFW Parking d. Consider Approval of VFW Parking Lot Lease Lot MOTION BY SCHENCK, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE Consent AGenda THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) thru (d) Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Schenck and Scott the motion carried. 5. PRESENTATIONS: 1 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER A. Larry Stier, representative to the Emergency Medical Services Committee, presented an update and explained the Committee's role in the areas of transporting patients to the hospital, EMT training, funding, makeup of the committee itself and disaster training exercises. Mayor Andren thanked Mr. Stier for his presentation. B. Kathe Abrams presented information pertaining to the formation of the "Play'N Play'n Prior Prior Lake". Ms. Abrams discussed the proposed concept of a concert series for Lake the summer with the purpose being to develop a sense of community spirit. Ms. Abrams stated that the response has been overwhelming and many people and groups such as Los Banditos, Mad Jazz band, and the Prior Lake Players have volunteered to participate in the concerts. Other suggestions by citizens has been a craft show, antique show, booth sales, etc. MOTION BY ANDREN, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO ACCEPT THE PLAY"N CONCEPT OF 'PLAY'N PRIOR LAKE" AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO In Prior Lake EVALUATE THE THREE PROPOSED SITES FOR THE PROPOSED CONCERTS TO BE HELD DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Scott, and Schenck, the motion carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Administrative Land Division and Variance for Larry Schommer Larry Schotraner Mayor Andren called the public hearing to order at 8:00 p.m. Planning Director Variance Rye presented an overhead of a drawing depicting the property located at 16588 Adm±n. Land Ramsey Avenue S.W. Mr. Rye discussed the proposal to combine three parcels Div. into two parcels. The meeting was opened to the public for comment. Dale Lundstredt, 3784 Pershing Street, objected to the lot split on the basis that it would place the house closer to his lot. Mr. Paul Christensen, 10325 Nicollet Avenue, Bloomington, purchased the lot contingent upon the variances being granted, and stated that his intentions were to build a modest size rambler with a basement, and the reason for the lot split was to make more room in the neighborhood, MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECOND BY SCHENCK, TO APPROVE THE VARIANCES FOR LARRY SCHOMMER AS REQUESTED Larry Schommer SUBJECT TO THE CONTINGENCY ITEMS I THRU 7 BEING Variance COMPLETED AS STATED ON THE STAFF REPORT. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Schenck and Scott, the motion carried. MOTION BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE Schommer THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAND DIVISION FOR LAWRENCE SCItOMMER. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Schenck and Scott, the motion carried. MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECOND BY SCOTT, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Schenck and Scott, the motion carried. 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Consider Deferral of Northwood Road improvements to 1996. Public Works Northwood Director Anderson presented an overhead of the roadway and discussed staff's Road recommendation to defer the Northwood Road improvements in order to hold down construction costs with the hopes that the proposed development of the property to the west will then be initiated which will provide a possible cost savings to the city. The deferral will also provide more time to complete the acquisition process. Discussion occurred regarding the pros and cons of obtaining bids this year for the project to begin next year. Council indicated that staff commence the bidding process in February, 1996. MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECOND BY SCOTT, TO DEFER THE Northwood NORTHWOOD STREET IMPROVEMENTS UNTIL 1996, AND Road Street DIRECTED STAFF TO REQUEST BIDS IN FEBRUARY 1996. Improvements Deferred Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Greenfield, Schenck and Scott, the motion carried. B. Consider Approval of Resolution 95-18 Awarding Bid for Project 93-02 Carriage Hills Parkway Street Improvements. Acting Assistant City Engineer Carriage Boettcher reviewed the bids and staff's recommendation to approve Resolution ~Iills 95-18 awarding the bid to S.M. Hentges & Sons as the low bidder in the amount of $512,513.30. MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECOND BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE Rs 95-18 RESOLUTION 95-18 ACCEPTING BID FOR PROJECT 93-02 carriage Hills CARRIAGE HILLS PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Parksway Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Greenfield, Schenck and Scott, the motion carried. C. Consider Approval of Resolution 95-19 Awarding Bid for Project 94-06 Parking _ . . . Sand Point Lot Improvements for Sand Point Beach Parking Lot. ,~ct~ng Asmstant C~ty Beach Parking Engineer Boettcher reviewed the bids with Council and stated that staff is Lot recommending Resolution 95-19 be approved awarding the bid to Niesen RS 95-19 Paving for the alternative bid of $67,071.97 as discussed. A short discussion occurred regarding the bids and bid process. MOTION BY SCOTT, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE RS 95-19 RESOLUTION 95-19 AUTHORIZING THE ALTERNATIVE BID IN Sand Point THE AMOUNT OF $67,071.97 TO NIESEN PAVING. Beach Parking Lot Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Greenfield, Schenck and Scott, the motion carried. Councilmember Kedrowski arrived at 9:00 p.m. 8. OLD BUSINESS: A. Consider Approval of Appeal of Variance Request for Don Carter Narveson, Carter 3845 Green Heights Trail S. V~ Councilmember Schenck vacated the chair due Narveson to a possible conflict of interest. Planning Director Rye presented an overhead of the plans for the proposed variance and discussed both the Planning Commission and Staff's recommendations. Extensive discussion occurred with regard to the percentage of impervious surface coverage, the rationale for the request and complaints received by the Building Inspections Department. Mr. Narveson addressed the Council to explain his reasons for the request and to clarify the reports from the Building/Inspection Department. Building Inspector Scherer discussed the reports to which Mr. Narveson had referred to in his discussion. David Miller, 3834 Green Heights Trail, was in favor of allowing the three variances. Craig Tschida, 3791 Roosevelt Street and Nick Stewart 12241 Timothy Street were in favor of the variances being granted. Extensive discussion occurred regarding possible erosion, carport placement and whether or not to allow the 39 or 50% impervious surface variance. 4 MOTION BY ANDREN, SECOND BY SCOTT, TO SUPPORT THE CARTER INITIAL STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS AND DIRECT STAFF TO NARVESON PREPARE A RESOLUTION WITH FINDINGS AND FACTS FOR CONSIDERATION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING AND THAT A DEADLINE DATE OF JUNE 15 BE SET TO ALLOW MR. NARVESON TIME TO COMPLETE THE LOAN PROCESS FOR PURCHASE OF THE ADJACENT LOT THUS ELIMINATING THE NECESSITY FOR A VARIANCE OF THE IMPERVIOUS SURFACE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and Scott, the motion carried. Councilmember did not vote as he had vacated his chair. D. Consider Approval of Resolution 95-20 and Conditional Use Perm#for Fairview Fairview Clinic. Councilmember Scott vacated her chair due to a possible conflict of Clinic interest. City Manager Boyles commented on the proposed Five Hawks signal which according to MnDOT, may be possible only if it served both Five Hawks and 170th street. Planning Director Rye presented an overhead of the proposed development and discussed staff's concerns regarding landscaping, berming, hedge placement and plans to redirect drainage to the Willow Wood storm sewer drain. Dave Salonen, 3884 Cross Street, expressed a concern regarding the environmental impact to the neighborhood. Mr. Salonen presented a petition signed by 17 of the neighbors requesting that an Environmental Impact Study be done. Mayor Andren explained the rules for a petition to the EQB for an EAW and thc process recommended by the State. Mr. Salonen also expressed concern over the possibility of traffic being routed through the neighborhood as well as the roof line of the proposed clinic. Extensive discussion occurred regarding the concems expressed by the neighbors and staff Jerry Finck, Architect for Fairview, and Tom Keamey developer, both explained that the gabled roof would not be possible due to the many problems they have experienced in the past because of the type of equipment which must be placed on top of the roof, but Mr. Finck stated that the equipment will be screened by a wall to prevent any unsightly views of the structure. Hours of operation was also discussed. Council concluded that since this was a Conditional Use Permit situation and that Conditional Use Permits are reviewed each year and that should the city receive numerous complaints from the neighbors over problems due to the hours of operation, then the Conditional Use Permit could be reviewed again by Council. Mayor Andren expressed support for the project. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 95-20 AND APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE RS 95-20 PERMIT FOR A MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE PROPERTY IN THE Fair£±ew Clinic URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT ADDING A Conditional CONTINGENCY THAT THE LANDSCAPING AND BERMING BE Use Permit ACCEPTABLE TO STAFF AS NOTED IN ITEM #4 IN THE RESOLUTION. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski and Schenck. Councilmember Scott did not vote as she had vacated her chair. The motion carried. C. Consider Approval of Contract with Strgar-Roscoe Fausch, Inc. to Update the Strgar-Roscoe 2010 Transportation Plan. Director of Public Works presented details of the FAusch contract. 2010 Trans. Plan. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO Strgar-Roscoe AUTHORIZE STRGAR-ROSCOE FAUSCH, INC TO UPDATE THE Fausch 2010 TRANSPORTATION PLAN AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $12,000 20t0 TO BE PAID FROM THE STREET COLLECTOR FUND. Transportatio Plan Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Green~eld, Kedrowski, Schenck and Scott. The motion carried. D. Consider an Allocation of up to $37,000 From the 1995 Contingency Account for Contingency Renovation of the Old Fire Station. City Manager Boyles briefly outlined the Allocation need for this renovation . The renovated areas will be used primarily by the for Old Fire Police Department, and as a secured storage facility for other departmental files. Station MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY SCOTT, TO AUTHORIZE AN EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $37,000 FROM THE 1995 CONTINGENCY Contingency ACCOUNT TO ACCOMPLISH THE OLD FIRE STATION for Old Fire Station RENOVATION. renovation Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Greenfield, Schenck and Scott, the motion carried. 9. OTHER BUSINESS: Topics discussed under other business are as follows: -- Savage Fen preservation and its impact upon the City of Prior Lake. MOTION BY ANDREN, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI, TO DIRECT Savage Fen STAFF TO WRITE A LETTER TO SENATOR BOB LESSARD, -Letters to SENATOR JOHNSTON, REPRESENTATIVE KELSO AND Representat ive~' CONGRESSMAN MINGE TO ASCERTAIN WHAT, IF ANY, RECOURSE THE CITY MIGHT HAVE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Greenfield, Schenck and Scott, the motion carried. --Discussion occurred on the proposed joint City Council/Watershed Board's meeting agenda. MOTION BY ANDREN, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI, TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE AGENDA AS DISCUSSED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Schenck and Scott, the motion carried. --City Manager Boyles reminded Councilmembers of the upcoming April 5, joint Council/Credit River Township meeting. --Discussion occurred regarding the Orfield bill and contributions to the recently formed Public Information Committee. MOTION BY ANDREN, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI, TO DIRECT Public STAFF TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $1,810 AS A CONTRIBUTION TO Information THE PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF Committee PROVIDING ACCURATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE ORFIELD INITIATIVES AND SUPPORTING DATA. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Scott, Schenck and Kedrowski. The motion carried. -- City Manager Boyles discussed the Legislature's position on the distribution of HACA and LGA funds. Council concurred that staff should contact Senator Hoe and other legislators to reflect the city's opposition to this bill. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. The next Council meeting will be Monday, April 17, 1995. Recording Secretary M40395CC