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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft October 3, 2011 Minutes(A Pao U erj ��� 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 3, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 :00 p.m. Present were Mayor Myser, Council members Erickson, Kee- ney and Soukup, City Manager Boyles, City Attorney Girouard, Finance Director Erickson, City Engineer / Inspections Director Poppler, Public Works /Natural Resources Director Gehler, Community and Economic Development Director Rogness, Fire Chief Hartman, Assistant City Manager Kansier and Assistant City Manager Meyer. Councilmember Hedberg was absent. Mayor Myser announced that the City Council would conduct a special meeting to decide the CSAH 21 re- construction option on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. rather than October 17, 2011 in order that all council members can be present and to make an expeditious decision on a matter of importance to resi- dents. PUBLIC FORUM The Public Forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council. The Public Forum will be no longer than 30 minutes in length and each presenter will have no more than ten (10) minutes to speak. Topics of discussion are restricted to City governmental topics rather than pri- vate or political agendas. Topics may be addressed at the Public Forum that are on the agenda except those topics that have been or are the subject of a scheduled public hearing or public information hearing before the City Council, the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Planning Commission, or any other City Advisory Committee. The City Council may discuss but will not take formal action on Public Forum presentations. Matters that are the subject of pending litigation are not appropriate for the Forum. Comments: Pat Heaney (4642 Pleasant Street): asked a series of questions related to Arcadia/ CSAH 21 realign- ment, including (1) why was the dance studio approved if the Arcadia project was already forecast ?; (2) why weren't affected residents interviewed by Maxfield ?; (3) Why traffic impacts was not studied during peak dance studio periods ?; (4) why can't additional alternatives be considered if we have until 2017 before peaks are anticipated ?; (5) concerns about how the `T" at Arcadia and Colorado will work or not work? Ron Wolfram (4612 Pleasant Street): Asked what has changed and why we have to gut the area to achieve Downtown area improvements. Recommends getting a community group together with people who live in the area. Wes Mader (3470 Sycamore Trail): Stated that CSAH 21 facts are that economic development is a major rationale, and that eminent domain will be required. Further stated that eminent domain can only be used for public purpose, and that the public benefits for economic development cannot be used as a rationale alone to support public purpose. Dawn Schulberg (4616 Colorado Street): Discussed Premiere Dance Academy and the potential im- pacts of CSAH 21 realignment due to limited access to the business, and increased safety concerns. Likewise, the Arcadia intersection improvement poses issues related to safety, snow impact, and access to her business. Also commented that Arcadia intersection improvements would cause backups on Colorado and subsequent safety hazards for pedestrians. Judy Fox (16300 Duluth Avenue): Understands the issues are economic development and traffic safety. Believes a little more effort needs to be made. Suggested Downtown could be expanded into Lakefront Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com Park rather than destroying homes. Also discussed Franklin Trail roadway changes as an example of bad planning. Mike Billamy (17176 Johanna Drive): Suggested changing the stop light timing at Highway 13. Also asked if there is a developer waiting in the wings. Asked why the City purchasing property around the City and inferred there are ulterior motives for the roadway realignment. Asked if there is a long -term plan for Downtown? The bypass appears an excuse to get economic development done. Beth Mullins (15588 Surrey Lane): Voiced support for the neighborhood even though she does not live there. Christopher Frogge (4908 Bluff Heights Trail SE): Suggested other areas for Downtown districts rather than tearing down people's homes. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY SOUKUP, SECOND BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 MEETING AS PRESENTED. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Keeney and Soukup. 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 a Request for Amendment to the Local Surface Water Management Plan. C. Consider Approval of Resolution 11.116 Approving an Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement for Scott County Sentencing to Service Program and Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute the Same. D. Consider Approval of Resolution 11.117 Authorizing a Special Deer Hunt within the Corporate Limits of the City of Prior Lake. E. Consider Approval of Resolution 11 -118 Approving Amendment No. 6 to the Development Contract for Stemmer Ridge. MOTION BY SOUKUP, SECOND BY ERICKSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRE- SENTED. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson, Keeney and Soukup. The motion carried. PRESENTATION Fire Prevention Week Fire Chief Doug Hartman spoke about the fire prevention and safety awareness activities the Fire De- partment will conduct during National Fire Prevention Week. Mayor Myser read and presented a proclama- tion declaring October 9 —15 as Fire Prevention Week in Prior Lake. Activities involve presentations at the schools and an open house this Saturday. Comments: Erickson: Encouraged people to bring young kids to the Fire Department Open House. It's a fun and great educational event. All Council members echoed support and their own personal experiences attending the Open House. 2 DRAFT 10 311 City Council meeting minutes Declaration of October 12 as KING TeC Day in Prior Lake Joe Passofaro and team members of the Prior Lake High School Robotics Team described the activities of the club, recited its accomplishments and encouraged all persons who have an interest to take part and become active. Mayor Myser read and presented a proclamation declaring October 12 as KING TeC Day in Prior Lake. Comments: Keeney: Appreciated the great example the club sets for Prior Lake and achievement. Greatly impressed by the dedication and success they've demonstrated. Erickson: Missed something in the era he grew up in. Very impressed in the club and the school focus in math, engineering and technology. Soukup: Magnificent and brilliant. Passofaro: Recognized the other adults who have volunteered and supported the Club with their expertise. Myser: Thanked all the mentors and congratulated students. County Update on Spring Lake Park and Regional Trails Mark Themig, Scott County Parks Program Manager, shared the status of Scott County's master plan for the County's portion of Spring Lake Park as well as some other County parks. Themig spoke of the County's cooperative efforts with Three Rivers Park. Comments: Soukup: Asked about the transition of law enforcement. Themig: Advised that the law enforcement is shifting from the Three Rivers police services to Scott County who can respond on a faster basis. Keeney: Asked about the change in the Three Rivers structure from both a funding and decision - making process. Themig: Advised that park districts can be created in any County if they meet certain criteria. The Henne- pin County Board is the only one with taxing authority. The new partnership more fully integrates the deci- sion making process. Taxes generated by Scott County residents can only be used to fund parks in Scott County. Keeney: Asked if this organizational structure is a means to an end. Themig: Commented that this is the first year of a partnership where we have seen some successes. SCALE has a much more collaborative approach that Three Rivers. Now that Three Rivers is suffering some funding challenges, they too, need to look at collaborations to fund projects. This format allows more public input. Erickson: Promoted the cross - country skiing trails at Murphy Hanrahan Park. Asked several questions on other features available in various County parks. Myser: Supported the partnership perspective. Asked if the County invests in trails, is there any thought on how to handle bikers using the roads. Cited CSAH 21 going east as an example. Themig: Advised that trails are typically for the more casual biker, and road bikers are usually more se- riously training. Bikers are allowed by law to access roadways, excepting federal interstates. PUBLIC HEARING No public hearing was scheduled. 3 DRAFT 10 311 City Council meeting minutes OLD BUSINESS Consider Approval of a Report Regarding Tax Increment from TIF District No. 1-1. City Manager Boyles reviewed the staff report and advised the Council of the options available for the $170,000 in the TIF account balance. The first decision is for the Council to determine if it wishes to decer- tify the district. Comments: Erickson: Believes the City should utilize the funds for economic development purposes. Would like to see the Economic Development Authority play a role, but that staff should take a leading role. Keeney: Discussed the City using excess TIF funds that are outside the initial plan. Does not support the theory of spending because we have it and that the individual projects should stand on their own. Supports decertifying the taxing district now. Soukup: Commented that there are 14 months to determine if the district should be decertified. Sug- gested using the EDA as a resource to identify the options. Myser: Supported decertifying December 31, 2012 and referring it to the EDA. MOTION BY ERICKSON, SECOND BY SOUKUP TO DIRECT EDA AND STAFF TO REVIEW OPTIONS AND RETURN WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE. VOTE: Ayes by Myser, Erickson and Soukup. Nay by Keeney. The motion carded. NEW BUSINESS No new business was scheduled. OTHER BUSINESS Community Events Keeney: Thanked all volunteers who participated in the Domestic Abuse Awareness walk. Advised that the statistics and experience indicate that 1 out of 4 people will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Encourage people to be educated and help when they can. Erickson: Advised that in addition to the Domestic Abuse awareness walk, Lakefront Park was a busy place also putting on the Autumn Gathering. Myser: Repeated that the meeting to make a decision on the County Road 21 realignment project has been moved from October 17 to this Friday, October 7th at 6:30pm. ADJOURNMENT With no further comments from Council members, a motion to adjourn was made by Erickson and seconded by Keeney. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Frank Boyles, City Manager Kelly Meyer, Assistant City Manager DRAFT 10 311 City Council meeting minutes 4