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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9A - 9F DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DECEMBER 17, 2001 9A SUE MCDERMOTT, CITY ENGINEER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN MANUAL DISCUSSION: HISTORY On February 26, 1996, the City Council passed Resolution 96-21 approving the Public Works Design Manual. Since that time, the City has adopted a new subdivision ordinance. The Staff has prepared a revised Development Contract, which is currently under consideration. Both actions require several sections of the manual to be updated. In addition, there have been changes to the technical specifications due to updates in industry standards. The Public Works Design Manual is a technical reference for developers and their engineering consultants for the design and construction of subdivisions in the City of Prior Lake. The manual, which incorporates standards similar to those used by other cities, has been refined by the Engineering Department staff over the past five years. The manual is referenced as a standard in both the subdivision ordinance and the standard development contract. CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES The Public Works Design Manual contains the following information: . Permitting requirements . Grading, drainage and erosion control standards . Design standards for utilities, streets and site restoration . Construction Plan requirements . Construction inspection and testing . Detail plates showing construction standards A copy of the manual is included with this agenda package. 162&~~dtf~~.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AL TERNATIVE5: RECOMMENDED MOTION: REVIEWED BY: G:\AgendaO 1 \pwdm.DOC This manual will be subject to change from time to time as technology changes. Many of our standards are based on technical documents researched by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. As better construction techniques are developed, we will want to take advantage of improvements and apply them to our standards. Therefore, it is requested that the City Engineer and Public Works Director be granted the authority to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary during the year. All changes to the manual will be submitted at least biannually to the Council for approval. ISSUES The majority of the reVISions to the design manual were removal of procedural information, which is covered in the subdivision ordinance and/or the standard development contract. Design standards were revised to correspond to the subdivision ordinance. For example, buffer strip requirements were added to the manual. Standard plates were added for street and traffic signs. In addition, standard details and specifications were revised to reflect the latest industry standards. There are three alternatives for the City Council to consider: 1. Approve a resolution approving the Public Works Design Manual. 2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction. 3. Table this item until some date in the future. A motion and second to approve a resolution approving the Public Works Design Manual. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN MANUAL MOTION BY: SECOND BY: WHEREAS, The City Council approved Resolution 96-21 approvmg the Public Works Design Manual, and this manual must be updated from time to time due to ordinance and technological revisions, and the Council is requested to affirm the Public Works Design Manual and direct the City Engineer and Public Works Director to make technical revisions, as needed, throughout the year to keep up with changing technology, and The City Council will review the Public Works Design Manual periodically. WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, that the Public Works Design Manual be approved, and FURTHER, that the Public Works Director and the City Engineer are directed to make periodic technical changes to the document for consistency with state, federal and local requirements as well as technological changes, and FURTHER, the Public Works Director and the City Engineer are directed to schedule periodic review and approval of the document at least bi-annually. Passed and adopted this 1 ih day of December, 2001. YES NO Ericson Gundlach Mader Peterson Zieska City Manager City of Prior Lake 16200 ~s.tl&Jhrtf8tfufui~i~.vP6ia{4-e~f~wr~~e.~8d2-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNIlY EMPLOYER . ,~..___~_""-,_,_,-"""_o~,~-".",,,,,,__,,,,__,,~__<_____,.,,'___~..._.._.".h.~ ..<0'. DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DISCUSSION: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT December 17, 2001 98 Bud Osmundson, Public Works Director 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 NO. 01 - 01, LOCATED AT 16760 TORONTO AVENUE, PID NO. 25 - 902 - 021 - O. HISTORY: The proposed Ring Road project includes the construction of a new "backage road" between Franklin Trail and CSAH 23 as shown on the attached drawing. The road is to be constructed in three segments. Franklin Trail to Toronto is to be completed next year together with the Crystal Care project. Segment 2 is identified as City Project No. 01-01 which is the central segment of the proposed street between Toronto and Duluth Avenues. The construction of the central segment requires the acquisition of five properties. We are in the process of discussing property acquisitions with each party. The purpose of this item is to have the Council consider the initiation of eminent domain (condemnation) proceedings for the acquisition of required right-of-way from the property located at 16760 Toronto Avenue, PID No. 25-902-021-0, which we believe cannot be reasonably acquired in any other manner. CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES: The plans for the project are about 90 % complete and will be brought to the Council for approval next month. The plan includes the street alignment previously discussed that creates a new parcel on the south side of the Ring Road adjacent to Toronto Avenue, which is part of the Priordale Mall property. The right of way needed for the Ring Road consists of 25,810 square feet, plus a temporary construction easement of 5 feet on each side. The newly created developable parcel is 47,115 square feet (1.08 acre), which meets our minimum lot size for the zoning district. We had an appraisal completed on the right-of-way parcel and the valuation is $134,000 for the 25,810 square feet (sf) of right of way and $95,000 for damages/severance, for a total of $229,000, exclusive of the newly created developable parcel. Staff has made two written offers to the owner of the property, TEP Systems, contingent on City Council approval, for $229,000 for the needed right of way, the first on September 6 based on the preliminary design, and the second on December 6 based on the final design. We received a counter offer of $818,000 from TEP Systems on September 20, based on the City purchasing the right of way at $7.50 per sf, plus the newly created developable parcel at $7.00 per sJ., and $300,000 in damages. On December 10th, Mr. Boderman sent a second letter saying essentially the same thing (attached). rT6~(mn~;g1e Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ISSUES: ring rd co.ndemn If the value of $330,000 for the newly created developable parcel is taken out of the counter offer, the total counter offer for the right of way and damages is $488,000, which is a difference of $259,000 ($488,000 - $229,000). This is a difference of 113% from the value of the land and damages appraised by the City's appraiser. At this point, it would appear that the City and TEP Systems are significantly apart on the value of the land and the damages to the property. CONCLUSION: We could continue to negotiate with TEP Systems for the property, but I am sure that there will continue to be significant differences in opinion of the value of the property needed for the project to continue. Therefore, we are recommending that we move forward with eminent domain proceedings to acquire the property in question. For over 20 years, City Councils in Prior Lake have discussed creation of the ring road. Little meaningful progress has been made until only recently when the Council authorized design of this segment of the roadway, authorized completion of appraisals and directed the staff to acquire the needed right-of-way. Minnesota Statutes provide cities with the authority to acquire property for public purposes such as roadway construction. One form of property acquisition is quick- take eminent domain. This form of acquisition requires the city Council to adopt a resolution which is filed in Court. The City is required to deposit a cash amount with the Court equal to the appraised value of the property. Ninety days after the resolution is filed and the deposit made, the title to the property becomes the City's. A Court proceeding is subsequently conducted to determine the value of the property acquired by the City. The benefit of "quick-take" is that the City receives title to the property in 90 days. This allows the City to proceed with road construction in 2002 as programmed in the CIP and as anticipated by the developers of Crystal Care and the Post Office. The disadvantage of "quick-take" is that the City cannot back out without paying the Attorney and appraisal fees for itself and the other party. It is apparent from the property owner's response that we will not reach a mutually acceptable purchase price. The ring road will relieve traffic pressure from Highway 13 and provide immediate access to parcels within this commercial district. The ring road will facilitate development and redevelopment of this commercial/retail area. If the Council wishes to proceed with development this ring road in 2002, prompt acquisition of this parcel is a must. The acquisition of the parcel does not negatively impact the Priordale Mall parcel. The subject property has remained vacant and unused as parking space. The parking area is in need of significant repair and reflects years of neglect. This acquisition will actually create a new developable partel for the property owner abutting the ring road and Toronto Avenue. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives are as follows: 1. Approve a Resolution authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings for the property required for right of way for the Ring Road, City Project No. 01 - 01, located at 16760 Toronto Avenue SE, PIO No. 25 - 902 - 021 - O. 2. Table the resolution for a specific reason. 3. Deny the Resolution. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends Altern tive 1 described above. ring rd condemn RESOLUTION 01-~ /113 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES Motion By: JP Second By: Jc WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby determine that it is necessary and for public purpose to acquire the property described on the attached Exhibit "A" for roadway purposes; and WHEREAS, the City has been unable to acquire the property through negotiation with the landowner. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. The City Attorney is authorized to commence "quick-take" eminent domain proceedings pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117 to acquire the property described in the attached Exhibit "A". 3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary in the opinion of the City Attorney to effect the' acquisition of the necessary property interests. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17'h DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001. Mader Mader Ericson A Ericson A Gundlach Gundlach Petersen Petersen Zieska Zieska YES NO City Manager, City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ...".____.~~__~__",__._>__........._._w.___~____.,_. <-.__.._______...._~~__...._.... _", ......... . ",' _ >4o"m'_",_' ___.,._'_'_.N'''___''~_____'''~_'''__". That part of Lot 1, Block 1, plat of BROOKSVILLE CENTER 15T ADDITION, Scott County, Minnesota, together with that part of the East one half of the Southwest Quarter and that part of the West one-half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the most Northerly Westerly corner of said Lot 1, said corner being on the Southerly right of way line of Trunk Highway No. 13; thence North 65 degrees 43 minutes 28 seconds East along the Northerly line of said Lot 1, a distance of 198.32 feet to the actual point of beginning of the land to be described; thence South 28 degrees 40 minutes 18 seconds East a distance of 104.76 feet; thence North 61 degrees 16 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 136.67 feet to its intersection with the Easterly line of said Lot 1; thence South 12 degrees 8 minutes 8 seconds East along said Easterly line a distance of 419.74 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 460.00 feet along the Northerly line of said Lot 1, to a point distant 850.00 feet West (as measured at right angles) of the East line of said West one-half of the Southeast Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 5 seconds East parallel with said East line a distance of 430.00 feet; thence south 89 degrees 45 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 150.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 5 seconds East a distance of 497.9 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the Southeasterly right of way line of State Trunk Highway No. 13; thence Southwesterly along said Southeasterly right of way line to the point of beginning. Exceot That Portion Described As: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, BROOKSVI LLE CENTER 2ND ADDITION, Scott County, Minnesota; thence North 12 degrees 08 minutes 08 seconds West along the easterly line of said Lot, a distance of 419.74 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence North 61 degrees 16 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 25.00 feet; thence South 24 degrees 23 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 463.22 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 1, of said plat; thence westerly along the north line of said Lot 2, a distance of 125.00 feet to the point of beginning. Which lies within the following permanent easement for street, utility and drainage purposes: That part of the West half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 DN: 134463 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 DN: 134463 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER \I \ o ':' - :5 o ~/ ~~ .J~ _ ~O' u.l z.~ f$ Location: Prior Lake Project No. 1283-002 Parcel No. 5 Date: November 7. 2001 That part of the following described parcel ofland in the City of Prior Lake: That part of Lot 1, Block 1, plat of BROOKSVILLE CENTER 15T ADDITION, Scott County, Minnesota, together with that part of the East one half of the Southwest Quarter and that part of the West one-half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the most Northerly Westerly corner of said Lot 1, said corner being on the Southerly right of way line of Trunk Highway No. 13; thence North 65 degrees 43 minutes 28 seconds East along the Northerly line of said Lot 1, a distance of 198.32 feet to the actual point of beginning of the land to be described; thence South 28 degrees 40 minutes 18 seconds East a distance of 104.76 feet; thence North 61 degrees 16 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 136.67 feet to its intersection with the Easterly line of said Lot 1; thence South 12 degrees 8 minutes 8 seconds East along said Easterly line a distance of 419.74 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 460.00 feet along the Northerly line of said Lot 1, to a point distant 850.00 feet West (as measured at right angles) of the East line of said West one-half of the Southeast Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 5 seconds East parallel with said East line a distance of 430.00 feet; thence south 89 degrees 45 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 150.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 5 seconds East a distance of 497.9 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the Southeasterly right of way line of State Trunk Highway No. 13; thence Southwesterly along said Southeasterly right of way line to the point of beginning. Except That Portion Described As: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, BROOKSVILLE CENTER 2ND ADDITION, Scott County, Minnesota; thence North 12 degrees 08 minutes 08 seconds West along the easterly line of said Lot, a distance of 419.74 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence North 61 degrees 16 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 25.00 feet; thence South 24 degrees 23 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 463.22 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 1, of said plat; thence westerly along the north line of said Lot 2, a distance of 125.00 feet to the point of beginning. Which lies within the following permanent easement for street, utility and drainage purposes: That part of the West half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: ._.._..""...~..<_.~~.~_'__~,"~_N_"--"""'.____'._"_""_""'_""'_...,',.,......"..~.,.<...~~.~..,~."'_N.___._..~~"'~__ Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Brooksville Center 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in said County, thence North 11 degrees 28 minutes 19 seconds West, assumed bearing along the Easterly line of said Lot 1, a distance of 10.51 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 11 degrees 28 minutes 19 seconds West, along said East line, a distance of 73.09 feet; thence Easterly and Northeasterly a distance of 141.41 feet along a non-tangential curve concave to the North having a radius of 279.00 feet and a central angle of 29 degrees 02 minutes 26 seconds, the chord of said curve bears North 79 degrees 16 minutes 06 seconds East to a point of compound curvature; thence Northeasterly a distance of 152.38 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Northwest having a radius of 441.00 feet and a central angle of 19 degrees 47 minutes 52 seconds to a point of reverse curve; thence Northeasterly a distance of 137.39 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Southeast having a radius of 330.00 feet and a central angle of 23 degrees 51 minutes 17 seconds; thence North 64 degrees 48 minutes 21 seconds East, tangent to the last described curve, a distance of 81.12 feet to its intersection with a line drawn parallel with and distant 875.00 feet West of the East line of said West-:ha1f of the Southeast Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 25 seconds East, along said parallel line; a distance of 66.27 feet; thence South 64 degrees 48 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 52.98 feet; thence Southwesterly a distance of 135.33 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Southeast having a radius of 270.00 feet and a central angle of 28 degrees 43 minutes 08 seconds; thence South 36 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West, tangent to the last described curve a distance of 2.23 feet; thence Southwesterly a distance of 314.70 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Northwest having a radius of 351.00 feet and a central angle of 51 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds to the point of beginning. Also which lies within the following temporary easements for construction purposes: A strip of land 5.00 feet in width over that part of said West half of the Southeast Quarter, the Southeasterly line of which is contiguous with the Northwesterly line of the above described permanent easement. And also a strip of land 5.00 feet in width over that part of said West-half of the Southeast Quarter, the Northwesterly line of which is contiguous with the Southeasterly line of the above described permanent easement. Said temporary easements to expire Parties: Priordale Mall Note: This is not a legal document. It is intended only to present the information to prepare the necessary documents for the acquisition of the easements described above by proceedings in eminent domain or negotiation. F:\WPWIN\1283-00\SURVEY\ParceI5.doc \. '.. '. \, \, \, \, \, " y ~ '? \~\ I': fiI. \>" o UJ III o Cl. o a: Cl. >- .. ~ "- W 0> a: >-:;) :I:U '" -:I: "0:0. 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Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Dear Mr. Osmundson: Pursuant to your letter of December 6,2001, which contained an offer of $229,000 to acquire 25,810 square feet ofland located at 16760 Toronto Avenue (property ID# 25-902-021-0) plus a 5 foot right of way on each side, please be advised that the Priordale Mall Limited Partnership has no interest in selling the land at the above stated price. There must be further consideration for the peripheral damages to the property. As the General Partner of the Priordale Mall Limited Partners, I have discussed your offer with our lenders and the Limited Partners of Priordale Mall. Though we have not done an appraisal of the land and the shopping center, I have discussed valuations with various appraisers familiar with our site. Priordale Mall is the largest zoned commercial shopping center in Prior Lake. The taking of the proposed parcel would seriously restrict the future potential for redevelopment of the site, as well as the leasing of space on the adjacent side of the center and the small separated freestanding parcel, of 47,115 square feet realistically is unusable for retail. We still believe that the land being taken at 25,810 square feet is worth between $7.00 and $8.00 per foot. The 47,115 square feet that would remain as a pad site on the other side of the road is not viable for use. The collateral damage to the shopping center as it exists and the inability to redevelop the site correctly, represents a reduction in the center's value of a minimum of$300,000. Priorda1e Mall Limited Partnership suggests that the city acquire the 47,115 square feet at $7.00 per foot, acquire the 25,810 square feet for the road at $7.50 per foot and award Priordale Mall $300,000 for the collateral damages the shopping center will sustain. Page 2 Bud Osmundson December 10,2001 If you are in agreement with this offer, please let me know so I may obtain the written approval from our lenders. Sin...c.e;e1Y, ~ /,/.lJ~ ') /.1' ~ /..2 N' ~il Boderman Managing Partner of Blue Star Associates which is the General Partner of Priordale Mall Limited Partnership ~IIVNESO~~ MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: ISSUES: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT December 17, 2001 9C AI Friedges, Parks Supervisor Bud Osmundson, Public Works Director CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING AT THE PONDS ATHLETIC COMPLEX. History: The purpose of this agenda item is to authorize staff to prepare plans and specifications for athletic field lighting at The Ponds Athletic Complex as identified in the 2002 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Each year, the City Council adopts the CIP which includes funding for various park improvement projects. To assure that the Council is aware of and supportive of our major park improvement efforts, we are seeking approval to prepare plans and specifications for the installation of athletic field lighting on field #7. In addition, staff is requesting approval to include a light design for the softball/youth baseball fields at The Ponds Athletic fields #1 and #2 in anticipation of a possible future project (perhaps with the assistance of PLA Y funds). To increase the utilization of filed #7 and fields #1 and #2, PLAY has made a commitment to assist in funding the installation of lights on these fields. With Council approval during the 2002 CIP budgeting process, fields #1 and #2 could be lit in 2003. As a cost-saving measure, it makes sense to design fields #1 and #2 at the same time as field #7. Current Circumstances: The CIP identifies $75,000 for lighting field #7. Prior Lake Athletics for Youth (PLAY) has committed to match or fund one-half of the project. The total estimated cost to light field #7 including electrical design and engineering is $138,000. This estimate would also include the design fees for fields #1 and #2. Conclusion: Staff is requesting that the Council approve the attached resolution authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for lighting field #7, and authorizing preparation of the design for lighting fields #1 and #2 at The Ponds Athletic Complex. The plans and specifications will be presented to and discussed in detail with the City Council for approval prior to bidding the project. Staff intends to prepare plans and specifications similar to those prepared on the existing lights that were installed at The Ponds in 1997. As with the past lighting project, a commitment will be made that the field lights will be designed so that 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 1:\CQUNCIL\AGNRPTS\2001\FIELD L1GHTING~UAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER the light is directed onto the fields to minimize the amount of light that would spill into back yards of surrounding homes, or into the sky. The other concern which preparing plans and specifications is to make sure we are directing as much light as possible onto the fields and reducing the amount of glare that players look into. This factor improves play and player safety. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The funds for the lights will be drawn from the Parks portion of the CIP. The project costs estimate for the lighting project is $138,000. The costs for preparation of the plans and specifications will be drawn from the Park Maintenance budget. ALTERNATIVES: (1) Approve Resolution 01-XX authorizing preparation of plans and specifications to light field #7 and design lighting for fields #1 and #2 for future construction. (2) Table this item for a specific reason. (3) Deny this agenda item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative (1). REVIEWED BY: 1:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\2001\FIELD LIGHTING DOC RESOLUTION 01p 111 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING AT THE PONDS ATHLETIC COMPLEX jf Second By: JP Motion By: WHEREAS, the 2002 CIP identifies $75,000 to light field #7 at The Ponds Athletic Complex; and WHEREAS, staff recommends designing lights on fields #1 and #2 for future construction; and WHEREAS, the total estimated cost to light field #7 and design fields #1 and #2 at The Ponds Athletic Complex is $138,000; and WHEREAS, Prior Lake Athletics for Youth (PLAY) will contribute matching funds of 50% of the lighting project; and WHEREAS, lights will provide an opportunity to better utilize our athletic facilities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. Staff is hereby authorized to prepare plans and specifications for athletic field lighting for field #7, and the design of field lighting for fields #1 and #2 at The Ponds Athletic Complex. 3. The costs for preparation of the plans and specifications will be drawn from the Park Maintenance budget. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001. YES NO Mader I Mader Ericson tJ Ericson A Gundlach Gundlach , Petersen Petersen Zieska Zieska City Manager, City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT December 17, 2001 90 AI Friedges, Parks Supervisor Bud Osmundson, Public Works Director AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) EIGHT-FOOT (8') FRONT-MOUNT SNOW BLOWER. DISCUSSION: History: The purpose of this agenda item is to request the purchase of one (1) new eight-foot (8') front-mount snow blower for $8931.09. There is $10,605 identified in the 2001 Equipment Fund and Matrix for the purchase of this piece of equipment. The funding source will be drawn from the Public Works and Parks portion of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). ISSUES: Current Circumstances: Currently, to perform snow removal operations on City trails and sidewalks, staff utilizes three one-ton trucks with plows, two Toros with a broom and blower, one Holder sidewalk plow and one rear-mount blower on a tractor. The blower we are requesting authorization to purchase is designed to mount on the front of an existing City tractor and will be utilized to clear snow from City trails that are adjacent to County roads and collector streets. During heavy snow events in these areas, storage for snow becomes minimal. With the aid of this blower, City crews can move snow effectively versus trying to push it with pickups. This equipment would also be utilized on our City streets where heavy drifting of snow occurs; and possibly for the downtown area where the snow is piled into the center of the streets. Conclusion: As the miles of trails and sidewalks increase in the community, the purchase of this piece of equipment will help to improve our winter operations. We currently plow approximately 26 miles of sidewalks and trails. There is $10,650 (tax not included) identified for the purchase of one (1) 8' front- mount blower in the Equipment Fund and Matrix. There is not trade-in on this purchase. After each snowfall, City and County streets and roads are plowed onto boulevards and in many areas the trails and sidewalks are covered with as much as 2 to 4 feet of snow. At times, removing this amount of snow becomes an impossibility with pickup trucks. With the aide of a blower mounted on a tractor, staff will be able to remove heavy, deep snow and direct it to desired places. The blower will be especially effective wherever limited snow storage is available. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 I :\COUNC1L \AGNRPTS\200 1 \SNOWBLOWEf\R~QCOAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FINANCIAL IMPACT: Cost-Benefit Analysis: The City Council has set some guidelines for purchasing equipment. The criteria and how this purchase addresses each is shown below. Use Minimum Requirement Specifications, Not Listed Wants: The amount of snow needed to be removed from City trails and streets and the size of the tractor that it will be attached to dictates the type and size of the snow blower needed to efficiently perform snow removal operations. The Erskine blower is sized appropriately for the City's tractor. Use Functional Requirements, Not An Individual Manufacturer's Specifications: The specifications for this piece of equipment were prepared by the manufacturer. Because of the simplicity of the blower, the specifications were not deviated from. Snocrete submitted an alternate bid, but because of price, the equipment is not recommended. Receive Where PoSsible, Three Real Bids: Three quotes were received. There is a $7318.68 difference from high to low. Time for the City Council to Act: If the City Council desires additional information, this item could be deferred. If possible, staff would like to take delivery as soon as possible. ALTERNATIVES: (1) Approve Resolution 01-XX authorizing the purchase of one (1) eight-foot (8') front-mount snow blower. (2) Table this item for a specific reason. (3) Deny this agenda item for a specific reason and provide direction to staff. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative (1). REVIEWED BY: orks Director I :\COU NCI L \AGNRPTS\200 1 \SNOWBLOWER. DOC RESOLUTION o1-,xIY5 ~ RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF ONE (1) EIGHT-FOOT FRONT MOUNT SNOW BLOWER Jp Second By: f\hG I Motion By: WHEREAS, the 2001 Equipment Replacement Fund and Matrix identifies the purchase of one 8' front- mount snow blower; and WHEREAS, the funds for the 8' front-mount blower will be drawn from the Capital Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a call for quotes fro the purchase of one 8' front-mount blower, the following quotes were received: Vendor Carlson Equip. Make Erskine ' ...........................p.....................___....._.........__.___.............._...... "'M"_ .........................................................._ ................_.................... ....m._mmm....._m.m_m~~q'~!._m.__...m__~~=?!::~m.m__m_mml Price $8386.00 . ..-.-..--..............-- .............................................. ....--.....................................__......................... .....m.......................!. Tax $545.09 TOTAL $8931.09 Lano Equip. Fair Mfg. Erskine Snocrete ...m.......................................... .. .;_ __ .. .... ... __.. .. __,_ __ ..... __.. .. _ _ 960-2FM i 742AC 1 :~.::~~~~~~9:Q9.:::::..m'.m._mi'_.....:.::~I~~.?$I.QQ:~=.:mm':J $545.25 $991.77' ...mmm........mmm'mm.mmmm.....m~~~~~:m25 mmm._.....mm.m.~.1?~?.~~.:.rrmm_..m__. and WHEREAS, the staff recommends the purchase of one (1) eight-foot (8') front-mount snow blower at a cost not to exceed $8931.09. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. Staff is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) eight-foot (8') front-mount snow blower at a cost not to exceed $8931.09 to be drawn from the 2001 Equipment Replacement Fund. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17'h DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001. Mader Mader Ericson " Ericson ~ Gundlach Gundlach Petersen Petersen Zieska Zieska YES NO City Manager, City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DECEMBER 17, 2002 9-E Susan Walsh, Assistant City Manager AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE 2002-2004 LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), COUNCIL 14, LOCAL 3884, FOR CLERICAL, TECHNICAL AND MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES DISCUSSION: History: The AFSCME bargaining unit representing secretarial, clerical, maintenance and technical employees of the City of Prior Lake was formed in 1993. At 41 members, they constitute the largest single union for City employees. The existing labor agreement was a three-year agreement covering the years 1999-2001. The negotiation process for 2002 and beyond began in July. Six negotiation sessions and two mediation meetings were held to address wages and conditions of employment in accordance with the Public Employees Labor Relations Act (PELRA). Current Circumstances: The principle objective in the negotiations has been twofold: (1) to develop a long term agreement which will provide some level of ongoing labor stability; and (2) to achieve an agreement which is reasonable economically and prudent from a language perspective. The labor agreement for which Council ratification is requested under this agenda item meets both criteria. Proposed Amendments to the Agreement: Duration: Three years (2002 - 2004) Wage and Structure Adjustments: The steps are increased 3% across the board for 2002, 2003 & 2004 Market Adjustments: Market adjustments for Maintenance V, Accounting Clerk, Secretary, Community Service Officer, Utility Billing Coordinator and Receptionist/Secretary positions Health Insurance Increase for Family coverage: 2002 - $50 per month ($520) 2003 - $25 per month ($545) 2004 - $40 per month ($585) 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 1:\COUNCll\AGNRPTS\AFSCME 2002-4 CONJ~A.LI15'~OOM~QkOYER Added new position of Mechanic Two mechanic positions are included in the 2002 budget, and the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator position has been eliminated. Holiday Pay Amended language allows AFSCME employees to be eligible for (1) floating holiday in the same year they complete probation instead of waiting until the following year. All other employee groups, except the police union, have this benefit. Standby/On Call Language Amended language will clarify current language with regards to maintenance employees who are on standby and scheduled to work on weekends. Employees will be paid for scheduled work in addition to standby pay. Funeral Leave Proposed language allows employees to be granted up to 3 days paid funeral leave for the employee's immediate family members as opposed to 3 days per year. All other employee groups currently receive this benefit. Sick Leave Buyout Proposed language will set out current practice that once an employee elects to buy back his/her sick leave balance, this election will continue until the employee leaves the city. Advancement through Steps This is new language in the contract that allows the Employer to advance employees more than one step if approved by the City Manager. ISSUES: With regards to wages, the City of Prior Lake has historically paid around the average for similar sized cities within the metro area. This proposed agreement is consistent with that philosophy. A 3% wage adjustment for each of the next three years would place the City at the average wage paid by Stanton Group Six cities. Market adjustments to the six positions listed above would align these positions to salary ranges paid by cities comparable in size to Prior Lake. Employees in the positions of Maintenance V and Accounting Clerk will move to a higher grade and salary range. Employees in these two positions will be placed into the new ranges by moving to the next highest step after receiving their 3% annual adjustment and by moving an additional step on their position anniversary date. The $50 monthly increase or $520 a month city contribution for health insurance is the same insurance contribution the Council has approved for the three other unions. We are anticipating about a 10% premium increase for 2003 and 2004. I:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\AFSCME 2002-4 CONTRACT APPROVAL.DOC unions. We are anticipating about a 10% premium increase for 2003 and 2004. The proposed monthly increases of $25 ($545) for 2003 and $40 ($585) for 2004 are equitable and economically feasible for the City and the employees. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The two items of the proposed contract that will have the most fiscal impact are wages and employer contributions towards health insurance. The total package percentage increase for the proposed changes for 2002 is 6.11 % more than wages and insurance paid as of December 31, 2001. The 6.11 % increase includes the 3% annual adjustment, employee steps, market adjustments and the $50 increase for health insurance. The 2002 operating budget has adequate . funds to administer the contract including both wage increases as well as the health insurance contribution. CONCLUSION: Labor agreements typically do not provide complete satisfaction to either party. However, this agreement represents an equitable conclusion of bargaining as a result of good faith efforts by both groups to reach an agreement that meets the needs of both parties and allows us the opportunity to focus upon the issues at hand for the next three years. If Council would like to review the Labor Agreement with the proposed amendments, a copy is available in my office. ALTERNATIVES: (1) Approve a Resolution ratifying the three-year agreement (2) Table this agenda item (3) Deny this agenda item RECOMMENDED MOTION: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of the 2002-2004 Labor Agreement between the City of Prior Lake and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (A SCME), Council 14, Local 3884. I:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\AFSCME 2002-4 CONTRACT APPROVAL.DOC RESOLUTION 01-~ /l/t A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE 2002-2004 LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, COUNCIL 14, LOCAL 3884 Motion By: JP Second By: /v16 , WHEREAS, the Public Employees Labor Relations Act as amended requires that the City negotiate with the exclusive bargaining representative for groups of essential and non-essential employees; and WHEREAS, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union represents the Prior Lake maintenance, office and technical employees; and WHEREAS, negotiations have taken place which have resulted in an Agreement for 2002, 2003 and 2004; and WHEREAS, the employees who make up the this bargaining unit have ratified said Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Agreement becomes effective on January 1, 2002. Now THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake that it hereby ratifies the Agreement between the City of Prior Lake and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union effective January 1,2002 through December 31,2004. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the above referenced Agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001. YES NO {Seal} Mader Mader Ericson ,. Ericson A Gundlach Gundlach Petersen Petersen Zieska Zieska City Manager, City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES FOR 2002. DISCUSSION: Historv: As the Council is aware, we have completed negotiations for all bargaining units for the calendar year 2002. Historically, once union negotiations have been completed and labor agreements approved, past City Councils have deemed it appropriate to take action on salary adjustments and benefits for nonunion employees. The positions included in this group are finance director, accounting supervisor, executive secretary and assistant city manager. Current Circumstances: The City's pay plan for unrepresented employees consists of three parts: (1) Salary ranges (2) Performance base wage adjustments, and (3) benefits. The proposed adjustments to each and rationale are shown below: 1. Salary Ranqe Adjustments: a) The finance director and assistant city manager salary ranges need to be adjusted the same percentage amount as the City Council approved for supervisory positions for 2002 since these two positions fall into the same pay grades. Therefore, the salary ranges should be increased by 2.75% for 2002. b) The accounting supervisor and executive secretary salary ranges should be adjusted by the same amount that the Council approved for the AFSCME union positions of the same pay grade. Therefore, the salary ranges should be adjusted by 3 percent. Please note that adjustments to the salary range do not normally affect actual wages. 2. 2002 Waqes: Nonunion employees would receive an actual wage increase of 0% to 7% based on the employee's performance for the past twelve months. The increases would be effective January 1, 2002. 3. 2002 Benefits: I would also recommend that the City's contribution for health insurance be consistent with those approved for union employees for 2002 or $520 a month. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER City Council Agenda Report December 17,2001 Item 9F ISSUES: FINANCIAL IMPACT: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION: The proposed salary increase for non-represented employees is consistent with the City Council's desire to base pay on performance. It also serves to keep wages and benefits for these employees commensurate with bargaining unit employees. Adequate funds have been budgeted to administer the wage increases as well as the health insurance contributions. 1. Approve a Resolution approving salary and benefits for nonunion employees for 2002. 2. Deny the Resolution 3. Defer action on the Resolution subject to receipt of additional information. Alternative No. 1 - Approve a Resolution Approving Salary and Benefits for Nonrepresented Employees for the year 2002. I:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\NONUNION WAGES FOR 2002.DOC RESOLUTION 01. /'11 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2002 f\o Second By: JP Motion By: WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the recommendations received by the City Manager for salary adjustments and benefits for nonunion employees for the year 2002. Now THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake that: 1. The Finance Director and Assistant City Manager salary ranges shall be increased by 2.75% for the year 2002; 2. The Accounting Supervisor and Executive Secretary salary ranges shall be increased by 3% for the year 2002. 3. Pay for performance salary shall be 0% for unsatisfactory performance to 7% for outstanding performance. Increases are effective January 1, 2002. 4. The City's contribution for health insurance shall be $520 a month for 2002; PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001. {Seal} , ES NO Mader . Mader & Ericson TJ Ericson ~ Gundlach Gundlach Petersen Petersen Zieska Zieska J City Manager, City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER City Council Agenda Report December 17,2001 Item 9F 2001 SUMMARY EVALUATION OF OVERALL PERFORMANCE FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES RA TING EVALUA TlON OF OVERALL PERFORMANCE SALARY REVIEW ADJUSTMENT I New or performing well below expectations 0.0% II Below expectations, or if new, making 1.0 - 2.0% satisfactory progress toward becoming a fully competent performer III Consistently meets all performance 3% - 5.0% requirements IV Exceeds overall position performance 5.0% - 6.0% requirements V Performing at a level well beyond that 6.0% - 7.0% normally expected I:\COUNCIL\AGNRPTS\NONUNION WAGES FOR 2002.DOC