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PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, September 17, 2012
1. Call to Order:
Chairman Phelan called the September 17, 2012 Planning Commission meeting to order at
6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners, Blahnik, Phelan, Roszak, and Spieler,
Community and Economic Development Director Dan Rogness, Planner Jeff Matzke
2. Approval of Agenda:
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MOTION BY PHELAN, SECONDED BY SPIELER TO APPROVE THE SPETEMBER 17,
2012 MEETING AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
VOTE: Ayes, Blahnik, Spieler, Roszak and Blahnik. The Motion carried.
3. Consider Approval of August 13, 2012 Meeting Minutes:
MOTION BY BLAHNIK, SECONDED BY ROSZAK TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 13, 2012
MEETING MINUTES.
VOTE: Ayes, Blahnik, Roszak Phelan, and Spieler. The Motion carried.
4. Public Hearings:
None
5. Old Business:
None
6. New Business:
A. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED PROPERTIES.
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properties for review are two existing outlots with storm water features located within
the Maple Glen Development.
Planner Matzke presented this agenda item with the purpose of considering the acquisition of
two properties that have been forfeited to the State of Minnesota due to non-payment of
property taxes and/or special assessments. The properties are outlots within Maple Glen and
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Maple Glen 2 subdivisions. The city currently has easements over both of these properties
for storm water ponds. The Planning Commission is to review these properties and their
acquisition to be in compliance with Comprehensive Plan.
Spieler
asked whether these parcels can be used for anything else, like a park or skating rink?
Planner Matzke
responded that since these parcels are not guided for specific reasons, there
would be a possibility for that.
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Spieler
asked whether city has the ability to resell these properties in the future?
Planner Matzke
said there is not much value in these parcels due to the fact that they are low
wetland areas. Usually in a development like this, the developer will dedicate similar outlots to
the city.
Roszak
asked would there be any maintenance costs on these properties?
Planner Matzke
responded that there is a maintenance cost related to storm water pipes and
culverts; however, since the city already maintains those facilities, there would be no additional
costs.
Phelan
stated his support for the acquisition.
MOTION BY BLAHNIK, SECONDED BY SPILER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
CITY’S ACQUISITION OF THESE TWO TAX FORFEITED PROPERTIES AND THEIR
CONFORMANCE TO THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
VOTE:Ayes, Spieler, Roszak and Blahnik. The Motion carried
B. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 18 ACRES OF
PROPERTY FOR PIKE LAKE PARK.
The 18 acre property is located north of CSAH
42, east of CSAH 21, and west of Pike Lake Trail, and is directly adjacent to Pike Lake
and Pike Lake Park.
Planner Matzke
presentedthis agenda item with the purpose of considering the acquisition of
a 17.79 acre parcel adjacent to Pike Lake Park. Minnesota State Statute 462.356 provides
that all proposed real property acquisitions be reviewed by the Planning Commission for
consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.The City of Prior Lake has been awarded
a Natural and Scenic Area Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to
assist with the purchase of the Kinney property located north of CSAH 42, east of CSAH 21,
and west of Pike Lake Trail. This parcel includes high quality natural land with approximately
1,545 feet of lakeshore and an additional 100 feet of shoreline on Prior Creek.
Blahnik
asked whether the listed costs include initial costs for start-up?
Planner Matzke
responded that those are the up-front costs; there are plans in the future to
added nature centers and more trails.
Blahnik
stated his support for the project since it is in compliance with the Comprehensive
Plan, and it is necessary for the conservation and preservation of the natural environment.
Roszak
stated his support for the proposed acquisition of park property.
Spieler
stated his support; as a member of the Park Board for many years, there was always
discussion about the possible acquisition of this property.
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Phelan
stated support, but he also identified concerns about the large purchase price, even
with grant assistance . Overall, he is in support of the project since this area has been
identified for a park for many years, and it is consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION BY BLAHNIK, SECONDED BY ROSZAK TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL THE
CITY’S ACQUISTION OF THE PIKE LAKE PROPERTY AND ITS CONFORMANCE TO THE
2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
VOTE: Ayes, Spieler, Roszak and Blahnik. The Motion carried
7. Announcements and Correspondence:
A. Recent City Council Discussions/Decisions.
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Director Rogness
presented certain items from the August 27 and September 10 City
Council meetings.
8. Adjournment:
MOTION BY SPIELER, SECONDED BY ROSZAK TO ADJORN THE MEETING.
VOTE: Ayes, Blahnik, Roszak, Phelan, and Spieler. The Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Peter Aldritt, Community Development Assistant
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