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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft June 21, 2010 Meeting Minutes 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 21, 2010 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Myser, Council members Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar, City Manager Boyles, City Attorney Pace, Public Works Director/City Engineer Albrecht, Assistant City Engineer Poppler, Parks and Fleet Supervisor Friedges, Community Development and Natural Resources Director Parr, Assistant City Manager Meyer, Communications Coordinator Peterson and Administrative Assistant Green. PUBLIC FORUM The Public Forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council. It will be no longer than 30 minutes in length and each presenter will have no more than ten (10) minutes to speak. Items to be considered on the agenda may be addressed at the Public Forum unless they have been or will be the subject of a public hearing or public information hearing at the City Council, the Economic Development Authority (EDA), the Planning Commission, or any other City Advisory Committee within the foreseeable future. Forum items are also restricted to City governmental topics rather than as a platform for private agendas. Matters that are the subject of pending litigation are not appropriate for the Public Forum. The City Council will not take formal action on Public Forum presentations. City Manager Boyles explained the concept of the Public Forum. Comments: No person stepped forward to speak. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Counselor Millar requested the addition of an old business item, a report on the drainage situation on Quaker Trail. MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS MODIFIED. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 7,2010, MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar. Keeney abstained due to his absence at the meeting. The motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Boyles reviewed the items on the consent agenda. A. Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid B. Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report. C. Consider Approval of Building Permit Report. D. Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report. E. Consider Approval of Fire Call Report. Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245/ www.cityofpriorlake.com F. Consider Approval of Resolution 10-055 Awarding the City's Standardized Construction Contract for Street Construction for the Bluffs of Northwood Meadows. G. Consider Approval of a Resolution Establishing Findings of Fact to Support Revocation of the Tobacco License Issued to B.K. Shah dba Narayan Gas and Groceries. H. Consider Approval of Refuse Hauler Permit Renewals for 2010-2011. I. Consider Approval of a Resolution 063 Approving the Prior Lake Optimist Club Premise Permit for Lawful Gambling. Councilor Hedberg requested that item G be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mayor Myser requested that item H be removed from the Consent Agenda for comment. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS MODIFIED. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. Hedberg: Regarding item G, noted that the agenda report proposes that the license be revoked effective June 30, and that Mr. Shah has requested an extension of up to two week in order to sell off the inventory he has in place. Believes it to be a reasonable accommodation to allow the extension. Erickson: Stated that originally, the revocation was to be in place immediately upon revocation. Boyles: Commented that in this case, implementation of the revocation was extended due to difficulties in scheduling the hearing. Typically the City waits for the conviction notice, provides a notice of revocation to the license holder after which they have an opportunity to ask for an appeal. Mr. Shah had commitments out of town which delayed the hearing, so the process has already been extended beyond a typical time frame. Erickson: Reiterated that the conviction was about three months ago; there has been the appeal period and the hearing. Believes that period of time has already allowed opportunity to sell down the inventory. Keeney: Agreed there has been time to reduce the inventory; but sees no harm in granting a two week extension. Millar: Concurred that the revocation of license is deserved, but does not see it as a problem to allow the extension. Myser: Believes they have had sufficient time to sell down the inventory noting that it was through the owner's own actions that the licensing privilege was lost. Keeney: Asked the City Manager to confirm whether inventory could be sold with the business. Boyles: Replied there may be restrictions on sales of tobacco and alcohol. Erickson: Noted the Council is not privy to any action to sell the business. MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT TO SUPPORT REVOCATION OF THE TOBACCO LICENSE ISSUED TO BK SHAH DBA NARAYAN GAS AND GROCERIES EFFECTIVE JULY 16, 2010. Erickson: Commented that approval of the above motion would allow sales on July 10, which is the date of the Rotary Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival; and speculated that the owner might order more stock in order to sell on that date. Will not support. VOTE: Ayes by Hedberg and Millar. Erickson, Keeney and Myser opposed. The motion failed. MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECONDED BY KEENEY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-056 ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT TO SUPPORT REVOCATION OF THE TOBACCO LICENSE ISSUED TO B.K. SHAH DBA NARAYAN GAS AND GROCERIES EFFECTIVE JUNE 30,2010. VOTE: Ayes by Erickson, Keeney and Myser. Hedberg and Millar opposed. The motion carried. 2 062110 city council meeting minutes Myser: Regarding item H, commented that he has received calls about contents of recycling and trash totes blowing around on windy days and asked if any had views on the elimination of totes in the City. Boyles: Replied that vendors have a variety of containers and some styles have a top. Noted that the type of container is not a requirement for a refuse hauler license, and proposed sending a letter to refuse hauler vendors making suggestions on effective types of containers. MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE THE REFUSE HAULER PERMIT RENEWALS FOR 2010-2011. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. PRESENTATION Buffet Palace Natural Resources and Community Development Director Parr introduced Buffet Palace representatives. Owner Chan Chean informed the Council that their business has been open for three weeks; provided location and menu information and advised of the days and hours of operation. Comment: Erickson: Commented he has enjoyed the food they serve and clarified that there is a take out menu. Keeney: Welcomed them to Prior Lake and asked how many people are employed. Chean: 14. Keeney: Stated he looks forward to trying the sushi, adding that many people in Prior Lake have wanted more restaurants in town. Hedberg: Welcomed them to Prior Lake. Millar: Commented that the food and staff are good and it is nice to have a sushi restaurant in town. Myser: Welcomed them and thanked them for opening a business here. 2009 Financial Performance Standards Finance Director Erickson explained that the goal of the standards is to serve as best practice measures and to facilitate the setting of policy and direction. Standards include seven benchmarks including; property tax rate (explained difference between tax capacity-based rate and market value-based tax rate), bond rating, general fund balance, investment level, investment level, property tax ratio, fire relief association pension and budget outcome. Comments: Hedberg: Commented that the goals of the financial performance standards of establishing best practices, communicating the City's financial position and facilitating the setting of policy and financial direction are all important noting that the Council has had serious discussions about the appropriate level of reserves. Commented on the bond rating explaining that a higher bond rating results in lower interest rates, which impacts residents. Expressed concern about the fire relief association pension stating that all of the public pensions in Minnesota are in bad shape due to recent economic market impacts and recent legislation means that both employees and employers will have to pay a little more. Stated that spending reductions in the 2008 and 2009 budget meant that services were cut and that will have an impact on how the budget is finalized for 2011. Millar: Stated this is the third publication of the financial performance standards; and the report is intended to help citizens better understand the City's financial reporting. Noted the reports have reflected that Prior Lake has the lowest tax capacity-based rate in the County. Added that even with referendum-approved taxes, the City is still the lowest. Happy to see the bond rating changed to Aa2 because that could potentially improve future interest rates. Expressed concern about the funding level for the fire relief association pension. Keeney: Concurred that City finances are complex and boiling it down to seven benchmarks is tough. Asked how those benchmarks were chosen to measure the financial picture. Hedberg: Replied that previous Finance Director Teschner met with auditors and went through financial reports. Based on the auditor's experience with other municipalities, they determined the types of items that could 3 062110 city council meeting minutes consistently reflect the City's financial status. There was debate around what the appropriate benchmark should be for each of the seven. Suggested that the Council periodically consider what the objectives should be that are reported upon. Keeney: Noted there have been some criticisms of the benchmarks chosen such as the tax property rate. Believes it would be helpful to see the tax rate on a per capita or per household basis since home values vary based on location. Suggested that including enterprise funds dilutes the measurement of property tax ratio and we should measure what we are getting from property taxes compared to other sources of revenue. Commended staff for staying below budget adding he would not want to see the budget come in too much below projected expenditure because it might indicate that services were not being offered that policy indicates we want to have done. J. Erickson: Commented on property tax ratio noting that it includes all governmental funds including special revenue, enterprise funds and general funds; the Council could discuss if it wants to report on just the general fund. W. Erickson: Regarding the comparison of 2009 tax impacts with other communities in the County, commented that when he calculated the tax impact using the average priced home in each community, Prior Lake still came in as the second lowest. Believes staff has done good job in keeping costs in line. Believes the City's goal should be to maintain the Aa2 bond rating noting that part of reason for that rating is due to reserve funds. Asked what the difference would be between interest rates of Aa1 to Aa3. J. Erickson: Replied that the difference in interest rates has been small in most recent years. W. Erickson: Asked if that is because all interest rates are lower. J. Erickson: Affirmed that plays a large part. W. Erickson: Believes attention should be paid to that aspect as interest rates might go up and then the bond rating will make a larger difference. Myser: Stated the report should have information that helps the Council make decisions adding he would like to see changes in reporting on tax rates preferring to see it based on household or population. Wants to see the cost of our services compared to that of neighboring communities (pulling out fees that are not similar to ours such as municipal liquor stores or municipal power.) Would like to see what is being spent for the different services on a household or population basis. J. Erickson: Commented on the complexity of comparing from one city to the next and trying to keep components simple so all will understand. Provided examples of the kind of assumptions that would have to be made to try to spread the cost of all services across all citizens. Myser: Concurred it would not be easy, but stated he is not comfortable that the performance standards provide the type of information that is actually needed. J. Erickson: Suggested that the purpose of that particular benchmark should be defined. Myser: Concurred. Sought clarity on what the property tax benchmark is telling us. J. Erickson: Replied that the Council was striving for a ratio of revenue based on 60% from property taxes and 40% from non-property taxes. Myser: Asked what that ratio is telling us as it does not reflect whether it is per person or household or even actual dollars. Commented that the fire relief pension fund has probably rallied since the time period of this report. Hedberg: Believes it reflects the position of all pension funds in the State and they are in trouble. J. Erickson: Hopes that updated figures will arrive before the preliminary budget is due. Myser: Commented that this report reflects that the finances are being managed to 98% of expenditure of budget, but doesn't tell what the budget was. Budgets could be up or down and percentage of expenditure doesn't tell if spending is up or down from year to year. Would like to add something on actual spending. Hedberg: Commented on reporting of the tax rate noting that the auditors report on tax per capita and how it compares with other communities. Perhaps it makes sense to add that. Would not favor dropping the tax capacity rating reporting since State law is designed around distributing taxes based on market value and to move away from that truth in taxation reporting would be misleading. Commented that Prior Lake is a lake-oriented community with higher value homes; larger lots and varied topography. People here demand different services and expectations are not the same as those of the typical resident in other communities. To report strictly on per capita would be misleading. 4 062110 city council meeting minutes PUBLIC HEARING Consider Approval of the Liquor License Renewals for 2010-2011. City Manager Boyles referred to the City Code that requires a public hearing to allow persons to comment on liquor license applications. Noted that the license renewals applicants were listed in the agenda report. MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECONDED BY HEDBERG TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried and the public hearing opened at 7:10 p.m. Comments: No person stepped forward to speak. MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. The motion carried and the public hearing closed at 7:11 p.m. Comments: Keeney: Questioned the Captain Jack's and Extra Innings off-sale license. Boyles: Replied that both have had them for several years and those facilities sell closed containers to be taken off the premises for consumption. Keeney: Questioned why the fees are so drastically different for off-sale and on-sale licenses. Suggested discussion regarding the difference in fees for various types of liquor licenses before next year's renewals. Boyles: Affirmed that it could be added to the discussion of setting fees for 2011. Erickson: Commented that it appears the majority of the establishments are working well within the ordinances. Millar: Commented that this is the final year for the graduated fee increase that a previous Council set in place. Will support. Agreed with Erickson's comments that establishments have had few violations. Hedberg: Offered for public benefit that there are eight full on-sale establishments that are applying for re-licensure and listed them. Noted that most of the businesses are restaurant operations. Myser: Supports discussion of difference in license fees between on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses. Asked for the Jazz Co. Cafe licensure renewal application to be removed from the list of renewals for consideration. MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR 2010-2011, EXCLUDING JAZZ CO. CAFE. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. Mayor Myser recused himself from the Jazz Company Cafe's liquor license renewal application as the business is owned by his brother and sister-in-law, and he wanted to avoid appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest. Acting Mayor Millar chaired the Council meeting for this agenda item. MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 2010-2011 FOR JAZZ CO. CAFE. VOTE: Ayes by Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. Mayor Myser resumed conduct of the meeting. OLD BUSINESS Consider Approval of Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the 2011.2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and 2) Street Reconstruction Plan. 5 062110 city council meeting minutes Public Works Director Albrecht commented that the street reconstruction plan has to be established to follow protocol for funding such as bonding using the 429 process. Comments: Hedberg: Stated that the City's debt is projected to decline from its current level over the next ten years and, absent other major decisions, that trend should continue. This current peak in the debt level is due to significant investment in infrastructure, much of which is finished. Clarified that this plan includes a feasibility study for the 2011 reconstruction project and the usual chronology of events would be that the feasibility study is followed by ordering specifications for the project, approving it, bidding it and performing the work in 2011. It will then affect the debt service in 2012. J. Erickson: Affirmed, stating that the project will be budgeted in 2011 and will impact the tax levy in 2012. Millar: Commented that a fundamental responsibility of city government is construction and maintenance of infrastructure. The CIP reflects the future planning for that and it is reviewed each year to reflect current circumstances. Commented that this planning allows the City to avoid spikes and valleys in tax levies by avoiding a backlog of necessary infrastructure maintenance. Asked what else will be coming up for planning for the capital improvement program. J. Erickson: Replied that later in the year the Council will be looking at water operations, water quality and the facilities management plan to review the ongoing maintenance of all the City's capital assets. W. Erickson: Will support. Keeney: Commented that the City is midway through the transition of building itself out and must consider how to sustain itself regarding infrastructure. Reiterated that it is important to understand that the City has a responsibility for its infrastructure into perpetuity. This plan brings that into perspective. Will support. Myser: Concurred there is value in having long-term plans. Would like the process to allow making decisions on total spending and would like to be able to discuss the plans together as a whole. MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-057 APPROVING THE 2011- 2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY KEENEY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-058 ADOPTING THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AND THE INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. Report on Drainage Issue at Quaker Trail Council members requested a status report of the previous meeting comments at the public forum about a drainage issue at Quaker Trail. Public Works Director Albrecht reported that City staff met with Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District representatives and Mr. Isaacson, and developed a mutually agreeable solution for resolving the issue. Comments: Millar: Commented that government is often known as a slow moving process and Mr. Isaacson believed there was a sense of urgency. Stated he is delighted to see resolution in such a timely fashion. RECESS MOTION BY KEENEY, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO RECESS THE COUNCIL MEETING. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 7:32 p.m. in order to conduct the Economic Development Authority meeting. 6 062110 city council meeting minutes RECONVENE MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY KEENEY TO RECONVENE THE MEETING. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried and the meeting reconvened at 8:18 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Consider Approval of a Resolution Ordering Preparation of a Feasibility Report for the 2011 Street Reconstruction Improvement Project, City Project #11-011. Assistant City Engineer Poppler described the proposed project area (Boudin's). Indicated the study will research if it is most cost effective to bid as one project or two separate projects, and the most appropriate way to approach the reconstruction. Stated that significant utility repairs and the size of the project suggest the project should be completed over a two-year period. Comments: Keeney: Commented this is one of neighborhoods high on the priority list for reconstruction. Will support.. Erickson: Asked if staff anticipates doing two separate projects and two assessments. Poppler: Replied it was being considered and would be evaluated through the feasibility report. Erickson: Stated that this area petitioned to have their streets reconstructed and asked if the assessment hearing would be conducted early so residents could not contest the assessment amount. Albrecht: Replied that the petition received did not have a waiver of appeal provision and added that the City must follow the 429 process. Erickson: Noted that the topography and access in this area is similar to that of the Fish Point Road project and it was difficult for people to access their properties. Poppler: Concurred there will be some of the same challenges and access to homes will be part of the evaluation of how to do the project. Erickson: Will support. Millar: Commented that this project has been long awaited by the Boudin's neighborhood. Will support. Hedberg: Agreed it is long overdue. Glad to move forward. Myser: Will support. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY HEDBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-059 ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 2011 RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT #11-011. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. Consider Approval of a Report Regarding Sand Point Park Parking. Assistant City Engineer Poppler described current parking availability in Sand Point Park. Stated that on busy weekends, all stalls are taken and there is pressure on nearby neighborhoods for parking spaces. Described parking stresses that occurred on a recent holiday weekend. Parking restrictions are in effect in some of the neighborhoods. The DNR reports that parking with trailers stalls are being used by cars in their lot and they have posted signage to correct that. Noted that the City charges for parking on City lots, and on weekdays the lot remains less than full while streets fill up with parked vehicles. The TSAC reviewed ways to relieve pressures in the neighborhood and recommends striping Crest Avenue to allow parking on the Sand Point Beach side which will provide approximately 40 parking stalls and will reduce Crest Avenue from a four lane roadway to a three lane roadway. Comments: Millar: Commented that it is clear there is a congestive situation for the residents and it will probably get worse. Asked if it would be helpful to have a parking fee only on weekends and holidays. Poppler: Responded that would likely help during the weekdays. 7 062110 city council meeting minutes Millar: Commented that a park attendant would not be needed for the City lot on weekdays if no fee were charged and indicated interest in learning about potential revenue in that scenario. Stated the alternative of restriping Crest Avenue made sense. Hedberg: Subject to the loss of potential revenue during the week, would favor removing the parking lot fee on weekdays. Asked if the proposed 40 stalls would be standard car length or long enough to allow trailers; and, if so, would it be signed for no trailers. Pop pIer: Replied the intent was for it to be without trailers. Albrecht: Added that with the DNR posting their parking lot for trailers only, there will be more space for trailers than in the past. Hedberg: Believes the boat trailer traffic should be monitored for the rest of the summer to learn whether the parking for them is adequate. Will support. Keeney: Commented that an additional benefit is that Crest Avenue has had speed complaints and this reconfiguration will lead to not having Crest Avenue looking like a speedway. Suggested that weekday users might be younger people who do not want to pay the fee and are willing to use the street and walk further; whereas weekend users might be families staying for the day with coolers and equipment and willing to pay a fee to park closer to the park. Asked if it is practical for trailers to parallel park on Crest Avenue. Albrecht: Replied it would be inefficient to have the trailers there due to traffic problems when people drop off and pick up boats. Keeney: Will support parking on one side of Crest Avenue. Another parking lot could be considered in the future if needed. Likes having an attendant at the park and the parking fees are needed to pay for the attendant. Erickson: Believes residents might favor having Crest Avenue reduced to two lanes for safety and reduced speeds. Suggested making Crest Avenue two lanes, not allowing trailer parking, and making the other side a bike lane. Poppler: Noted there would still be a bypass issue with people waiting to take a left turn and drivers need a lane to get around people who are trying to launch their boat. That would result in the bike lane being eliminated part way to the lake. Noted there currently is trail or side walk on both sides of Crest Avenue. Albrecht: Commented on the possibility of having a fog lane, shifting the roadway, and using angle parking which might increase parking capacity. Staff could consider alternatives if Council allowed them latitude to determine the best design. Erickson: Suggested a hybrid approach to fees for the parking lot that might include an adjustment of the rate for weekday parking or only charging people who are not City residents. Myser: Commented that the problem has probably existed for years and queried why it has not been addressed earlier. Albrecht: Responded of his awareness of the problem in the past 18 months or so. Suggested it might be cyclical, or it might be due to the economy and families seeking low cost options for entertainment. Myser: Asked how many parking spots will be needed to solve the problem. Poppler: Replied that there will likely still be problems on major holidays and busy weekends. This will, hopefully, relieve it a bit. Albrecht: Staff believes this is an interim step and other options should be considered. Data on traffic counts can be accumulated to help create a long-term solution for the area. This is a fairly inexpensive way to provide a little bit of help for the neighborhoods. Myser: Asked if the City charges parking fees at any other park. Albrecht: No. Myser: Would support further analysis looking at a revenue model, alternatives for parking, specialty weekend parking fees, etc. MOTION BY KEENEY, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-060 DIRECTING STAFF TO STRIPE THE SAND POINT PARK SIDE OF CREST AVENUE FOR PARKING WITH FLEXIBILITY TO PURSUE THE BEST PLAN AS THEY SEE FIT. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. 8 062110 city council meeting minutes Consider Approval of a Resolution Accepting Bids for the Purchase and Installation of a Play Structure, Pergola and Appurtenant Equipment at Stonebriar Park. Parks and Fleet Supervisor Friedges depicted the area where the pergola, play structure and fencing would be installed in Stonebriar Park. Stated that the play structure will be ADA and safety compliant, and suitable for ages 2-5. Benches and trash receptacles will be installed. Described quotes received for the play structure and explained that City staff will provide construction services. Comments: Erickson: Noted that the Council has already determined that the park should be finished. Clarified which pieces of playground structure would be added. Friedges: Commented that an additional piece could be purchased for approximately $5,500 if so desired in the future. Erickson: Will support. Keeney: Will support. Asked about the design of the pergola and benches. Clarified that they would not be fenced off from trail users. Hedberg: Clarified that the trail extends to CR 12. Albrecht: Affirmed that the trail goes to Panama. Hedberg: Reiterated that the City made a commitment with the developer to build this park. Believes the pergola structure is the right kind of amenity to add in various places along the City's trail system. Will support. Millar: Stated he is glad there will be fencing around the playground area to keep children from the pond and roadway. Will support. Myser: Noted that bid prices were very close and asked if that is typical. Friedges: Responded it usually is not adding that the bid specifications required vendors to bid on the same type of equipment even to the weight and dimension of components. Noted that equipment for 5-12 year olds has a broader spectrum. MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 10.061 ACCEPTING QUOTES FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PLAY STRUCTURE, PERGOLA AND APPURTENANT EQUIPMENT AT STONEBRIAR PARK. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure for a Cost/Benefit Analysis and Update of the 2003 Prior Lake Development Potential Study. Natural Resources and Community Development Director Parr identified that Council authorization is sought to fund the Economic Development Authority recommendation to have Maxfield Research conduct a cosUbenefit analysis of three scenarios for the future alignment of CR 21 and an update of the 2003 Prior Lake Development Potential Study as it relates to retail, residential and business park development. Comments: All Council members expressed support for the proposal. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 10.062 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO A COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS RELATED TO THE CR 21 ALIGNMENT THROUGH THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND AN UPDATE OF THE 2003 PRIOR LAKE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL STUDY. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Hedberg, Keeney and Millar. The motion carried. 9 062110 city council meeting minutes OTHER Community Events Erickson: Asked if there will be fireworks for July 4. Boyles: Replied that the Prior Lake Association has not yet received sufficient funding. Keeney: Noted there are other celebrations in Prior Lake for July 4 such as the boat parade. Hedberg: July 10 is Rotary Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival. Stated that there are several corporate sponsors and significant financial support from the SMSC. Millar: Reiterated the Rotarian event and invited all residents to come and enjoy. Myser: Wished all a happy and safe 4th of July. ADJOURNMENT With no further comments from Council members, a motion to adjourn was made by Erickson and seconded by Hedberg. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Frank Boyles, City Manager Charlotte Green, Administrative Asst. 10 062110 city council meeting minutes