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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ...........................7:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 5, 2001 MEETING MINUTES and NOVEMBER
13,2001 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-
controversial are included as part of the Consent Agenda. Unless the Mayor, a Councilmember, or member of
the public specifically requests that an item on the Consent Agenda be removed and considered separately,
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion, second and a roll call vote. Any item removed
from the "Consent Agenda" shall be placed on the City Council Agenda as a separate category.
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 Monthly Report.
E) Consider Approval of Fire Call Report.
F) Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Special Assessment Adjustment for the
2001 Street Improvement Project.
G) Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Full and Final Payment to Sunram
Construction, Inc. for construction of Boudins Manor Drainage Improvements, City
Project 11-00.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
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PRESENTATIONS:
A) Recognition of Prior Lake Lions Club for Donation of $30,000 for Construction of Band
Shelter for Lakefront Park.
B) Recognition of Retiring Park Advisory Committee and Planning Commission Members.
C) Recognition of Prior Lake Garden Club for Maintenance of City Hall Gardens.
D) Recognition of Streets and Utilities Supervisor Doug Hartman.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
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OLD BUSINESS:
A) Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving the Proposed 2002 General Fund Budget
and Establishing a Tax Levy.
B) Consider Approval of a Report Regarding Ordinance Amending Section 1102.1100 of
the City Code Relating to the Downtown Business District.
C) Consider Approval of Appointment of Two Individuals to the Park Advisory Committee.
NEW BUSINESS:
(A) Consider Approval of an Ordinance Revising Section 901 of the City Code Relating to
Traffic Regulations.
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C) Consider Approval of Final report on Private Use at Public Right-at-Way.
D) Consider Approval of a Resolution Extending the Professional Services Contract to
Provide Construction Observation Services for Developer Installed Improvements to
WSB & Associates.
E) Consider Approval of Proposal to Resolve Outstanding Construction Related Issues
Associated with the Library/Resource Center.
F) Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Full and Final Payment to Lloyd
Excavating Inc. for Construction of Cates Street Channel Improvement (City Project 01-
15).
9. NEW BUSINESS:
A) Consider Approval of Revised Design Manual for Engineering Division.
B) Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Initiation of Eminent Domain
Proceedings for the Property Required for Right-of-Way for the Ring Road, City Project
#01-01, located at 16760 Toronto Avenue (PID #25-902-021-0).
C) Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Prepare Plans and
Specifications for Athletic Field Lighting at the Ponds Athletic Complex.
D) Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Tractor Mounted
Snowblower.
E) Consider Approval of a Resolution Ratifying a Labor Agreement between the City of
Prior Lake and AFSCME Local 3884 for 2002-2004.
F) Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving Salary Range Adjustments for
Unrepresented Employees for 2002.
10. OTHER BUSINESS:
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
12. ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 5, 2001
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present were Mayor Mader, Councilmembers Petersen, Gundlach,
Ericson and Zieska, City Attorney Pace, Public Works Director Osmundson, Planning Director Rye, Planning Coordinator
Kansier, Assistant City Manager Walsh and Recording Secretary Meyer,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mader: Requested an additional discussion regarding a request by a senior citizens group, and also a discussion regarding
how to proceed with the revised truth-in-taxation process.
Ericson: Requested including in that discussion a clarification regarding budget comments made in the Prior Lake
American.
Boyles: Requested adding an Executive Session to review pending litigation, including Sohler v, City of Prior Lake, Vierling
v, City of Prior Lake, and threatened litigation relating to special assessments.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY GUNDLACH TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15. 200t
MOTION BY ERICSON, SECOND BY ZIESKA TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 15, 2001 MEETING MINUTES AS
SUBMITTED,
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid,
(B) Consider Approval of Resolution 01.120 Approving the Common Interest Community (CIG) Plat No, 107 (Deerfield
Condominium), Second Supplemental CIC Plat, Third Supplemental CIC Plat and Fourth Supplemental CIC Plat.
(C) Consider Approval of Resolution 01.121 Approving Special Assessment Deferral for the 2001 Street Improvement
Project.
MOTION BY GUNDLACH, SECOND BY ERICSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PROPOSED,
Boyles: Reviewed the remaining consent agenda items.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: NONE,
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PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation for Youth Appreciation Week (Mayor Mader)
Mader: Read the Proclamation naming November 5th through November 11th as Youth Appreciation Week in the City of
Prior Lake,
Allina Ambulance System Response Time Report (Brian LeCroix & Mark Dascalos)
Boyles: Introduced the speakers, noting that the presentation was in response to Council directive.
LeCroix (Director of Operations, Allina Medical Transportation): Discussed the delivery of emergency medical services in
the field and its evolution. Further discussed the balance between EMS response times and prudent fiscal management.
With respect to response times, discussed the service area, standards across the service area, and average response
times. Also discussed the communications center and its ability to provide pre-arrival care, and the process of medical
priority dispatch.
Zieska: Asked how it is possible that Allina can cancel a helicopter dispatch called by an EMS rescue unit on the scene.
LeCroix: Does not believe that situation "passes the smell tesf', and that typically the senior EMS personnel on-the-scene
is responsible for such determinations,
Zieska: Complimented the Allina staff and on-scene personnel in recent instances and their outstanding efforts to provide
service.
Prior Lake Chloride Sampling Program (Lani Leichty)
Mader: Noted that the program was initiated to determine the impact of road salt on the water quality of the lake. This is the
first data received under the program.
'" Leichty: Advised that the program includes samples from seven locations on Prior Lake and briefly reviewed the results of
chloride sampling to date, Noted that the indication to date is that the chloride concentration appears within an acceptable
level.
Boyles: Asked if the MPCA Chronic Standard was a worst-case scenario,
Leichty: Confirmed.
Gundlach: Asked if the sampling of 13 metro area lakes in the MnDot study was a random test.
Leichty: Confirmed, but noted that the sampled lakes were significantly smaller in area and depth than Prior Lake.
Mader: Asked if in the MnDot study from 1982-1987 there was any indication that the salt level use during that time
increased in use,
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Leichtv: Explained that the study did indicate that there was a correlation between increased impervious surface and
increased chloride, Further noted that there appear to be many contributing factors such as snowfall level and how much
salt is being applied.
Gundlach: Noted that Prior Lake is unique in comparison to lakes in other communities,
Ericson: Asked if there are any specific monitoring areas that have consistently higher chloride levels than others. Further
noted that the intent of the program was not to imply that there was or wasn't a problem, but merely to gather the
information necessary to make a determination.
Leichty: Noted that the Boudins area has had high readings, as well as near the Wagon Bridge Marina, Both sites are near
storm sewer outlets and higher results were expected, Advised that the intent of the Lake Advisory Committee is to collect a
full year of samples, report the results, and then come back to the Council with a recommendation on how to continue the
program.
Mader: Summarized that the results appear to be good and will help in determining over time the affects on the lake.
Proclamation Recognizing Cassie Busse
Mader: Advised that the City signed a proclamation on November 3, 2001 acknowledging Cassie Busse Hometown Day in
connection with recognition by the University of Minnesota,
Petersen: Advised that residents of the community took two buses of fans to the Minnesota-Michigan volleyball game at
which Cassie Busse was recognized as part of their Home Town Days celebration, Advised that the volleyball match was
quite impressive and he was honored to present the Mayor's proclamation to Cassie at the event.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Consider Approval of a Resolution Denying the Vacation of a Portion of the Drainage and Utility Easement Located
on the North Side of Lot 4, Block 1, Eastwood Second Addition,
Kansier: Reviewed the staff report in connection with the staff report and discussed the location of the force main and the
'. rationale for denying the vacation of the drainage and utility easement.
Ericson: Asked what the setback is between Pixie Point and the nearest corner of the proposed garage.
Kansier: Believed the distance to be between 23 and 27 feet and noted that if the easement is not vacated by the Council
this evening, an adjustment to the location of the house would need to be made. Also noted that the Planning Commission
has not adopted a resolution granting the variance to the front setback,
Zieska: Asked if the force main terminated at the lake, and asked about relocation.
Osmundson: Advised that the force main goes to the Estate Avenue lift station, and that any replacement probably
wouldn't be considered until such time as the 150th Street improvements take place, There have been no problems with the
pipe to date,
Gundlach: Asked why there was confusion in locating the force main,
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Osmundson: Explained that this force main was particularly difficult to locate because it doesn't connect above ground
except for at the lift station which is a half mile away, It is different than a gravity line that has manholes, The records and
surveys often skew locations over the years,
Gundlach: Asked the size of the lot with and without the easement.
Kansier: Advised that the size of the lot is greatly in excess of the minimum 12,000 feet. In reviewing the variance
application, a buildable area of roughly 6000 square feet assuming the easement was not vacated and meeting all the
setbacks. Further discussed that the design of the house does impact its placement on the lot as does the grade of the lot,
but there is some control over the design,
Rye: Advised the lot size is roughly 14,000 sq, ft.
Mayor Mader opened the public hearing,
Jim KoesterinQ (Builder): Reviewed the severe topography of the lot, the legal building envelop, the neighboring properties
in the area, and the fact that the street was built outside of the easement. Noted that the utilities are located underneath the
street, and during re-build there should be ample room. Believes there is hardship due to the topography of the lot. Further
discussed the process in locating the force main,
Ericson: Asked why the garage couldn't be moved off of the force main, then all that would be needed is a variance for the
distance to Pixie Point road.
KoesterinQ: Discussed that he believed that the house could be built right up to the force main and several different
locations for placement of the house and the corresponding variances that would be needed.
Mader: Re-directed the discussion noting that the issue before the Council is the vacation of the easement. A secondary
issue is the granting of the variance. If the vacation is not accepted, the next step is to look at the lot with the easement in
place and determine how the house can be located, The variance granted at this point is basically moot unless the
easement is vacated.
Ericson: Did not support vacating the easement and suggested that the developer move forward using the diagram
~. allowing a 3,73 foot variance to the front setback,
Mader: Clarified that the concerns with the variance issues and the position of the house can be decided by the Planning
Commission without Council endorsement, as long as the proposed development does not infringe on an easement, or
unless someone objects or appeals to the granting of the variance, The issue with the variance already issued now involves
a new set of circumstances.
KoesterinQ: Noted that the staff report cited a neighbor had objected to a variance that he wasn't aware of, Asked if the
road easement could be vacated.
Mader: Advised that the public hearing notice requirements addressed a vacation of this easement and cannot arbitrarily be
changed.
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Kansier: Discussed the area requested to be vacated and advised that the area to be vacated can be decreased, but
cannot be increased in size. Advised that by ordinance the front setback is calculated from the easement, and that she had
advised Mr. Koestering that the Planning Commission will be reviewing the variance at its next meeting,
Osmundson: Noted that it is likely that the City will require that easement in the reconstruction of Pixie Point Circle,
MOTION BY ERICSON, SECOND BY PETERSEN TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING,
The motion and second were withdrawn.
Jerry Hein (property owner): Noted that in this case the front of the house is from Pixie Point Circle, where in most cases
the front yard is considered the lake frontage, Discussed the remaining setbacks and asked if the house can be constructed
up to the easement line, and if the City could conclusively locate the force main.
Osmundson: Confirmed that the house could be constructed to the easement line, but that the City would probably reserve
some prescriptive easement rights to access the pipe,
Hein: Asked if the City can locate the force main so we know what we are working with.
Pace: Advised that the issue is that building cannot take place on top of a pipe,
Mader: Noted that the circumstances are understandably frustrating, but that the fault does not lie with anyone at the
Council table or any of the City staff. The sewer line in place is serving a lot of people and the City has a responsibility to
protect that.
Pace: Suggested that the City proceed with identifying the exact location of the pipe.
Osmundson: The only thing that can be done is to dig until we can locate where the pipe bends to the north.
Hein: Noted that six mature oak trees had already been lost, and that they would like to save as many trees as possible.
MOTION BY ERICSON, SECOND BY ZIESKA TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
'. MOTION BY MADER, SECOND BY ERICSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 01-122 DENYING THE VACATION OF A
PORTION OF THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1,
EASTWOOD SECOND ADDITION.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
The Council took a brief recess,
OLD BUSINESS:
Consider Approval of a Resolution Amending the Wild Oaks Conditional Use Permit to Allow Porches and Decks on
Townhouse Units.
Kansier: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report, noting the proposed revisions to the CUP.
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MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY GUNDLACH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 01.123 APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE WILD OAKS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW PORCHES AND DECKS ON
TOWNHOUSE UNITS.
Mader: Asked if there was a reason that the porches and decks were excluded.
Kansier: Advised that often the decks and porches are overlooked on the building plans or are assumed,
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
Consider Approval of a Cooperative Agreement with MnDOT for Intersection Improvements for Commerce/Boudin
and CSAH 23/Five Hawks.
Osmundson: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report.
Mader: Noted that the Council had discussed these issues at a work session preceding the meeting, and also noted that
just because these are the projects proceeding at this point, it doesn't mean the other intersection improvements have been
abandoned.
Ericson: Noted that the Council had discussed these issues at a work session preceding the meeting.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY ERICSON TO APROVE RESOLUTION 01.124 REQUESTING A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT PROJECT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY 13 AT BOUDINS/COMMERCE/SOUTH PARK,
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Ziesk~, the motion carried,
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY GUNDLACH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 01.125 REQUESTING A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROJECT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY 13 AT CSAH 23 & FIVE HAWKS,
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried.
Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Creekside Estates Planned Unit Development
;. to Revise the Approved Interior Floor Plans for the 54-Unit Building.
Kansier: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report.
MOTION BY ERICSON, SECOND BY GUNDLACH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 01.126 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CREEKSIDE ESTATES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO REVISE THE APPROVED INTERIOR FLOOR PLANS
FOR THE 54-UNIT BUILDING,
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
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NEW BUSINESS:
Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending Section 1102.1100 of the City Code by Repealing Section 1102.1100
and Adopting a New Section 1102.1100 Relating to the Downtown Business District.
Boyles: Briefly reviewed the process of developing the Downtown Redevelopment Guide and subsequent ordinance.
Rye: Discussed the difference between the proposed ordinance and the current ordinance including limiting uses to
pedestrian-oriented retail uses, limiting the size of those uses, and encouraging mixed uses, The ordinance also identifies
certain design standards.
Petersen: Asked how the Conoco station is affected,
Rye: Advised that the Conoco station would become a non-conforming use. A non-conforming use is permitted to maintain
its operation in its present capacity, but the facility cannot be expanded, or re-built if over 50% destroyed without complying
with the ordinance in place, Businesses that want to be larger than 5000 square feet can apply to do so through the
conditional use process.
Ericson: Added that in determining if 50% of the property is destroyed, the calculation includes only the building and not
any underground infrastructure as in the case of a gas station.
Rye: Clarified that generally that is accurate but that the underground infrastructure could be considered equipment and
would become an issue in how the County Assessor factors that in to assign a value for the property.
Mader: Commented that there seem to be broad ends of the spectrum when discussing the redevelopment of downtown.
Suggested deferral of the item at this time in order to further discuss some specific areas, and the concept of possibly
grandfathering in current uses on properties. Also concerned about the limitation of the size of businesses.
Rye: Clarified that the 5000 square feet limitation is on the size of the business and not the building.
Ericson: Believed it was appropriate to review the ordinance another time,
Pace: Noted that she had been able to further review the ordinance because the City Manager had advised her of some of
the feedback he had received preliminarily from individual Councilmembers.
'. Petersen: Did not believe it was appropriate to restrict any business that has been doing business in Prior Lake.
Gundlach: Believes this is a good example of how the City Council is responsive to the concerns of the property owners in
the Downtown area.
Zieska: Commented that the intent was never to drive businesses out of Downtown and agreed that those uses that are
targeted as non-conforming as a result of this proposed ordinance be grandfathered in,
Ericson: Asked that when the item comes back to the Council, that there be a two lists showing the current conforming
uses Downtown, as well as the proposed conforming uses Downtown,
MOTION BY MADER, SECOND BY ERICSON TO DEFER THE ITEM BACK TO STAFF TO ADDRESS THE ADDITIONAL
ISSUES.
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Mader: Pointed out that the staff is in a precarious position in balancing how the process continues to move forward in a
positive and productive way, while also implementing an instrument that makes productive change,
Ericson: Asked staff about the timing.
Bovles: Noted that the timing will be primarily determined by whether or not an additional public meeting is needed, and
when that meeting can take place.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Limit the Hours of Operation for Car
Washes,
Bovles: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report,
Mader: Asked if this proposal was consistent with action taken on the conditional use permit for the Holiday station.
Rve: Confirmed.
MOTION BY ERICSON, SECOND BY GUNDLACH TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 01.13 AMENDING SECTION 1102.1204
AND 1102.1203 LIMITING THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR CAR WASHES.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried.
Consider Approval of Report Regarding Advisability of Developing a FIG Well in Brooksville Hills.
Osmundson: Reviewed the item in connection with the staff report, discussing the advantages and disadvantages, and the
options available,
Mader: Asked that if approval was received for another Jordan well, would the recommendation still be to proceed with the
FIG well,
:. Osmundson: Clarified that approval was received for another Jordan well, staff would re-evaluate the need for the FIG well.
Ericson: Asked if drilling the FIG well and then capping it if that should be the case, would that affect the City's ability to get
approval for a Jordan well, Further commented on the outstanding effort the Public Works Director has done in trying to get
the newest constructed well completed and on line, as well as moving the process forward to meet the City's future needs,
Osmundson: Advised that drilling the FIG well would have no bearing.
Petersen: Asked how the test well would work,
Qureshi (PCE): Explained that drilling is completed down to the aquifer and pumped in order to measure the drawn down,
Then the information is used to predict the number of gallons per minute. The correlation between the tests and the actual
well is very good to about 90%.
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Zieska: Noted that the project could be delayed a few months one way or another because no well would be able to be on
line until approximately the fall of 2003,
Osmundson: Confirmed, and advised that at some point the City should be proactive in lobbying the legislature for funding
to provide water in special circumstances due to the City's proximity to the Fen,
Mader: Asked if the DNR would be more inclined to give approval of a Jordan well on the other side of the lake,
Osmundson: Confirmed and advised that the location of that well ties into the City's future ability to locate a water
treatment plant.
Mader: Commented that even though the City's population growth over the past 10 years of 36% is clearly addressed by
the water capacity added by Well No.6, The issues become more complicated in balancing needs with financial constraints
as well as restrictions by regulating authorities,
MOTION BY MADER, SECOND BY PETERSEN TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR A FIG TEST WELL, OBTAIN QUOTES, AND RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO AWARD THE CONTRACT.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried.
Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Joint Purchase of an Infrared Heater in 2003 through a
Cooperative Agreement with Savage, Shakopee and Burnsville.
Osmundson: Briefly reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report.
Petersen: Asked if any of the other cities have approved the purchase,
Osmundson: Advised that Savage has approved the purchase. If the equipment was available and approved by each of
the cities, there is nothing that would prohibit purchasing the equipment earlier.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY GUNDLACH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 01.127 AUTHORIZING THE JOINT
PURCHASE OF AN INFRARED HEATER IN 2003 THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SAVAGE,
SHAKOPEE AND BURNSVILLE.
'. VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving Change Orders to Contracts for the Construction of the Thomas
Ryan Memorial Park Concession/Restroom Building.
Friedaes: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report.
Zieska: Asked if the building will be ready for the park opening next spring,
Friedaes: Confirmed,
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY GUNDLACH TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 01.128 APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS
TO CONTRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE THOMAS RYAN MEMORIAL PARK CONCESSION / RESTROOM
BUILDING.
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VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
OTHER BUSINESS I COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
Request by Senior Citizens Group to Use the Lakefront Park Pavilion
MOTION BY MADER, SECOND BY ERICSON TO DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT A PARK AND RECREATION
PROGRAM DIRECTED TOWARD A REQUEST BY SENIOR CITIZENS TO USE THE LAKE FRONT PARK PAVILION FOR
A CARD CLUB TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried.
Budget Informational Meeting
MOTION BY MADER, SECOND BY ERICSON TO DIRECT THAT A BUDGET INFORMATIONAL MEETING BE HELD AT
THE DECEMBER 3,2001 CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN A SIMILAR FORMAT AS THE TRUTH-IN-TAXATION MEETING.
Ericson: Asked for clarification from Councilmember Zieska regarding statements quoted in the paper stating that the
Council has imposed budget reductions that have affected services. In fact, the City budgets have increased each year
since 1997 even though taxes have been reduced,
Zieska: Clarified that the .reference may have been erroneous on his part, but that the intent was that he has some
concerns with the conservative spending habits by this Council that may leave too much work for too little staff, and leaving
them without the resources to do so,
Mader: Advised that he has been frustrated as well with references in the newspaper to across-the-board budget cuts, The
budgets have grown annually as the City has experienced growth, Further noted that the increase in the budget has
consistently exceeded the growth rate in the City over the past ten years. That is the rationale this Council had for slowing
down that rate of increase in the budget. Advised that he is not aware of one single instance where services have been
reduced. Does not believe the staff is at all fearful of requesting equipment they need, but that they also know that the
Council will not rubber-stamp purchases either.
Gundlach: Discussed the upgrades in computer equipment initiated by him without the request of any staff. When needs
are identified, this Council has been receptive.
Zieska: Apologized that his comments were not intended to be a blanket disapproval of the spending habits of this Council,
but also noted that judging population in relation to budget may not be entirely accurate when considering things like
commercial businesses.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried.
Media com
Zieska: Discussed his experience with Mediacom and advised that he has now got his high-speed cable modem in place,
but the frustration continues with customer service,
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Executive Session
Bovles: Advised that the items to be reviewed in Executive Session include the Markley Lake litigation, the Vierling
litigation, and the threat of litigation with respect to special assess.ments.
Mader: Wants to be in a very clearly defined position with going into Executive Session to meet on these assessment
issues.
Pace: Advised that based upon her conversations with the City Manager and the probable litigation, that the closed session
meets the threshold for adjourning into Executive Session for these issues,
Gundlach: Uncomfortable with adjourning to Executive Session.
MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY ERICSON, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SOHLER
LITIGATION, THE VIERLING LITIGATION, AND THE THREAT OF LITIGATION FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
APPEALS.
MOTION BY GUNDLACH, SECOND BY ERICSON TO AMEND THE MOTION TO DROP THE DISCUSSION OF THE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT APPEALS.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried,
VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion
carried,
The Council adjourned to Executive Session.
Upon returning from Executive Session, the Mayor advised that no formal action was necessary.
A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 11 :15pm.
.:. Frank Boyles, City Manager
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2001
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mader called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. Present were Mayor Mader,
Councilmembers Gundlach, Petersen and Zieska, and City Manager Boyles. Council member Ericson
was absent.
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
Consider Approval of a Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing by the City Council on the
Proposed Establishment of the Development Program for Development District No. 3 and the
Proposed Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District 3-1 Therein, and the Adoption of the
Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefore.
MADER: Introduced the agenda item and discussed the background of the project to date in connection
with the staff report.
BOYLES: Advised that the action requested did not commit the Council to anything beyond conducting a
public hearing on the matter on December 17, 2001 as part of the regular City Council meeting.
MOTION BY GUNDLACH, SECOND BY PETERSEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 01-129 SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 17, 2001 AT 7:30PM TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.3,
PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT 3-1 THEREIN, AND
ADOPTION OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFORE.
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen and Zieska, the motion carried.
Canvas of Municipal Election Results
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY GUNDLACH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 01-130
CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 2001 MUNICIPAL ELECTION,
VOTE: Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen and Zieska, the motion carried.
Other Announcements
The Council discussed scheduling conflicts for the regular City Council meeting on November 19, 2001
due to the Thanksgiving holiday. City Manager Boyles advised that the items currently proposed for
consideration on the draft November 19th agenda could be moved to the next regular meeting. The
Council directed that the November 19th meeting be cancelled. The next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting is Monday, December 3,2001.
A motion to adjourn w. s made and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 5:40p.m.
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