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AGENDA
Ju~e 6, 1994
1. CALL TO ORDER ........................7:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
b. Consider Approval of Agreement With Harold Bohlen to Restrict
Building Permit To a Ten Acre Tract in Section 23.
c. Consider Approval of Variance Application Fee for Harold Bohlen.
d. Consider Approval of RLS for Vernon Hafferman.
e. Consider Approval of Resolution 94-27 Appropriating General Fund
Undesignated Balance To the Equipment Fund Reserve.
f. Consider Approval of Cigarette Licenses for Green Heights Inn
g. Consider Approval of Supplemental Agreement #1, Project 93-05
Fish Point Road Improvements.
h. Consider Approval of Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement
Between the Participating Cities and Minnesota Valley Transit
Authority.
5. PRESENTATIONS:
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: - 7:45 p.m.
A. Conduct Assessment Hearing on Prior South Street Improvement
Project 94-01 and Consider Approval of Resolution 94-29
B. Consider Approval of Proposed Ordinance 94-06 Amending Zoning
Ordinance 83-6 To Incorporate Revised Sign Regulations.
7.
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A. Consider Approval of Resolution 94-30 Awarding Bid for Project
94-01 (Prior South Street Improvements) and Authorize MSA
Consulting Engineers to Perform Construction Engineering Services.
B. Consider Amendment to Ordinance 94-04 of Prior Lake City Code,
Title 9, Chapter 3 "Public Waters" Affecting Surface Water Usage
Accordance with Department of Natural Resources
Recommendations.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 16,1994
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Andren called the meeting of the Common
Council to order on Monday, May 16, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers. Present were: Mayor Andren, Council members, Greenfield,
Kedrowski, Scott, City Manager Boyles, Assistant City Manager Carlson,
Planning Director Graser, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan,
Recreation Supervisor Woodson, Public Works Director Anderson,
Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Councilmember Schenck
was absent.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Andren led the Pledge of Allegiance
and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING -
Councilmember Scott had questions regarding paragraph 5, page 4
regarding Mayor Andren's statement concerning the Planning Commission
agenda. Mayor Andren stated that is was an inquiry only and not a
directive.
MOTION BY, GREENFIELD , SECONDED BY, KEDROWSKI, TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and Scott, the
motion carried.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
b. Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report
c. Consider Approval of Building Report
d. Consider approval of Fire and Rescue Report
e. Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report.
f. Consider Approval of Lease Agreement for Municipal Parking Lot.
g. Consider Approval of 1993 Annual Financial Report and
Confirmation of Working Capital Level.
h. Consider Partial Refund of Application Fees for Wensmann Realty.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (h)
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski and Scott, the
motion carried.
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5. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Presentation of $1700 For Eight Score Boards For The Ponds and
Lake Front Park Ball Fields. Parks Director Mangan discussed the
donation of $1700 for eight score boards by Jack Haugen of MSI
Insurance (Mr. Haugen was not present due to a scheduling
conflict). Mayor Andren suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to
Mr. Haugen.
B. Consider Approval of Parks Advisory Committee First Quarter 1994
Report. Bret Woodson discussed the report and reviewed the
contents which included the youth, adult and tot activities, trips,
dance workshops and craft activities which the Recreation
Department conducted during the winter season, and also
discussed the program evaluation for participants.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO
ACCEPT THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FIRST
QUARTERANNUALREPOR~
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski and
Scott, the motion carried.
City Manager Boyles submitted a special request by the Chamber
of Commerce requesting approval of waiver of the 30 day waiting
period for a license to conduct one-day lawful gambling during
Lakefront Days.
MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 94-26 WAIVING THE THIRTY DAY
WAITING PERIOD FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
CONDUCT ONE-DAY LAWFUL GAMBLING ON AUGUST 6
(LAKEFRONT DAYS).
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, and Scott, the
motion carried. Kedrowski abstained.
City Manager Boyles reported that additional negotiations have
yielded an agreement acceptable to Becker Arena Products and
the City. Adjustments were necessary because of the poor soil
condition.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO
ACCEPT BECKER ARENA PRODUCT'S LETTER OF
AGREEMENT. AMENDING THE DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and
Scott, the motion carried.
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A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 8:00 a.m.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Board of Review (8:00 p.m.) - Leroy Arnoldi. Mayor Andren called
the pUblic hearing to order at 8:00 p.m. and explained the process
to be used during the public hearing. City Manager Boyles stated
that the central issue to be discussed is the market valuation and
classification of property only, and noted that additional steps are
provided for appeal. Mr. Boyles then turned the meeting over to
Leroy Arnoldi, Scott County Assessor. Mr. Arnoldi explained the
provisions of Minnesota state law with regard to property tax and
the procedure used to ascertain a value. One of the laws is that
property must be taxed at its market value. The following persons
addressed the Board of Review with questions pertaining to their
property valuation.
Name
Dominick Bamonte -
Frank Fourre -
Pat Worrel -
Dick Wright
Mary Mcilrath and
Tom Scheele
Bob Yeates-
Patrick Flanagan -
Doug Nelson -
John Sweeney -
AI Boik
Joyce Andrews
Suzanne Kruse (Ernie Larson) -
Don Engel
Clayton Lundeen
Elmer Dellwo -
Joe Passofaro
Jeanne Hildebrandt
Margaret Hecker -
Kevin Bergstrom -
John Kennedy -
Gene Newstrom
Manny Russo -
Thor Johansen -
Parcel #
25 1790120
25 141 0170
25 111 0060
24 284 002 0
25286011 0
25 1430100
25 1430100
259360470
25 048 022 0
25205031 0
25 141 0560
250420190
25 055 004 0
25 1170080
25 154011 0
25 1330800
259280123
25 141 0650
25 1720580
259320160
25 096 036 0
25 1380230
25 028 005 0
31 1936520
32 022 004 0
25 936 068 0
Mayor Andren asked if anyone else wanted to speak. There were
no further comments. Mayor Andren indicated that a special Board
of Review meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. to
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hear property owner appeals should there be any after meeting with
Mr. Arnoldi.
MOTION KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO
RECESS THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL MAY 31 AT 7:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, MAY 31,1994.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and
Scott, the motion carried.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Consider Approval of Revision to Committee and Commission
Bylaws - City Manager Boyles reviewed the revisions on which he
and Councilmember Greenfield had worked. The major changes
included: Role of the Chair, size of committee/commission, meeting
dates, agenda mailing dates, self-evaluation and other minor
revisions pertaining to grammar, spelling, etc. Jody Stroh of the
Lake Advisory Committee discussed the changes and
recommendations of the Lake Advisory Committee. Discussion
occurred regarding the size of the Committee and meeting date. In
reviewing the bylaws, Council concurred that, due to the nature of
duties of the Committee, seven members would be acceptable,
Page 2, Section E is to be amended to read, the lithe Committee
shall consist of seven (7) members....."
MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADOPT
THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS AS AMENDED
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and
Scott, the motion carried.
Doug Berens of the Park Advisory Committee discussed the PAC's
recommendations. The PAC also recommended retaining body
size to seven members. Bill Mangan stated that a change in the
meeting date could affect the ability of some of their members to
attend regularly as two of them do travel as part of their job.
MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI TO
APPROVE THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS
CONTINGENT UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PAC ON
A MEETING DATE.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski and
Scott, the motion carried.
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The Planning Commiss~on bylaws were reviewed. There were no
Planning Commission members present to discuss the changes.
Council reviewed the changes and proposed amendments and
discussed those sections as mandated by statute.
MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO
APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS AS
AMENDED.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and
Scott, the motion carried.
MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY .KEDROWSKI, TO
DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 3 SECTION 2-3-1., TO CONFORM-
WITH THE CHANGE OF MEETING DATE FOR THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AS PROPOSED BY THE COUNCIL.
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Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and
Scott, the motion carried.
The proposed Economic Development Committee bylaws were
reviewed. Council concurred that the name should be changed to
Business Development Committee (BDC).
MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO
APPROVE THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
BYLAWS AS AMENDED.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and
Scott, the motion carried.
B. Consider Resolution 94-24 Approving the Final Plat of the Second
Addition to Raspberry Ridge and Developer's Agreement - Planning
Director, Horst Graser, gave a brief overview of the plat's
development process and stated that the final plat is in compliance
with the preliminary plat. A short discussion occurred regarding the
resolution format and the "Notes" at the bottom of the Resolution.
Mr. Graser stated that the resolution is given to developers as their
notification of requirements subsequent to the filing of plat and the
notes are used as information for the developer. City Attorney
Kessel stated that in order to keep the records clear the notes
should be placed on a separate document if the purpose is to just
put the developer on notice and not to confuse the issue as to what
he is supposed to do for contingencies for plat approval prior to
filing of the plat. Council and Mr. Graser concured with Mr. Kessel's
recommendation.
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MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 94-24 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF THE SECOND ADDITION TO RASPBERRY RIDGE AND
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and
Scott, the motion carried.
C. Consider Approval of Amendment to Developer Agreement For The
Wilds Ph~se I. City Manager Boyles discussed the modifications
to portions of the existing development agreement between the City
confirming that the securities are established and to address the
water and sewer construction. City Attorney Kessel commented on
the agreement and advised that the General Partner of the
partnership should sign the document on behalf of the limited
partnership. Richard Burtness stated that he is the president of the
corporation RKB, Inc. which is the general partner of the Prior Lake
Development LP, a Minnesota limited partnership. Kessel also
advised that the "Attest by City Clerk" should be deleted from the
agreement.
MOTION KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO
APPROVE THE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHANGES AS RECOMMENDED BY
CITY ATTORNEY KESSEL.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski and
Scott, the motion carried.
D. Consider Approval of Resolution 94-25 Approving Preliminary and
Final Plat and Developers Agreement for Sterling North at The
Wilds - Planning Director Graser discussed details of the
preliminary and final plat and gave a brief overview of the project
description. Six contingencies were incorporated to be completed
within the next week or so by the developer to assure continuity
between preliminary and final plat - A short discussion occurred
regarding separate notes to be incorporated into a letter to the
developer and responsibility for landscaping and upkeep of the
islands within the development.
MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 94-25 APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS TO
BE MET PRIOR TO RELEASE OF THE FINAL PLAT OF
"STERLING NORTH AT THE WILDS".
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and
Scott, the motion carried.
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Director of Public Works Anderson commented that an addendum
to the Developers Agreement, Exhibit E, Item 8 had been added:
Regarding building permits, which states that "a permit should not
be issued until the site hc:isbeenJaraded," but he is suggesting that
one building permit coulaD~fapph)ved before the site is graded to
allow the developer to build one model home for display.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO
APPROVE THE DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND STERLING NORTH TO INCLUDE
THE AMENDMENT BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, and
Scott, the motion carried.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consider Mark and Dawn McQuillan Request for Administrative
Land Division and Variance - Associate Planner, Gina Mitchell,
discussed the request and presented an overhead of the property
and reviewed events which had occurred prior to this request, along
with the rational for granting a variance. Discussion occurred
regarding a quit claim deed and other aspects of the request. Mr.
McQuillan addressed the Council and stated that the land is under
a family estate and all interested parties have signed off on a quit
claim deed and are aware of the agreements to sell the property.
Attorney Kessel advised that the quit claim deed should be signed
by all affected property owners and filed with the County Recorder
along with a note that this is a lot line adjustment. Council
concurred with this statement. Mayor Andren requested when this
property goes under the administrative land division and variance
that a notation to the effect that this is a lot line adjustment to avoid
any misunderstandings as to precedent setting for administrative
land divisions.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO
APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAND
DIVISION AND VARIANCE CONTINGENT UPON THE FILING OF
A QUIT CLAIM DEED.
Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski and
Scott, the motion carried.
B. Consider Concept Plans for County Road 83 Improvements. -
Assistant City Engineer Loney displayed an overhead of the road
improvement area. Extensive discussion occurred regarding access
to the road and proposed traffic plan. Council agreed that staff
should contact the County Commissioners about the study
underway showing proposed residential and commercial use of
adjacent property, traffic circulation plans, both long range and
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short range, and plans for sidewalks or bike paths along CR 82.
Mayor Andren suggested that letters be sent to the County
Commissioners regarding the issues on this roadway.
C. Consider Establishment of Fund Balance Reserves for Future
Expenditures. City Manager Boyles discussed the proposal for
establishing fund reserves. Ralph Teschner discussed the options
for Council to consider which included: Concur with the
establishment of a revolving equipment fund, tax write down, or an
appropriation to the parks fund. Council concured that the $300,000
should be used to establish a equipment fund and that this issue
should be revisited each year. A resolution is to be placed on the
June 6 consent agenda confirming this action.
D. Consider Substitution of Lift Station and Force Main Instead of
Gravity Sewer for The Wilds Phase I.
This item was removed from the agenda.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Boyles briefed council members on a recent robbery
and vandalism at the Ponds .
An announcement of the next AMM Regional Meeting was made.
Council members should notify the Executive Secretary if they wish
to attend.
Council members requested that staff monitor vehicular accidents
and include a report in the update packet.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11 :45 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be Monday, J~ 6, 199/' ~t 7:30 p.m.
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