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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda & Minutes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA December 19, 1994 1. CALL TO ORDER ........................7:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. December 5, 1994 Council Meeting Minutes B. December 7, 1994 Truth in Taxation Minutes 4. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid b. Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report c. Consider Approval of Building Permit Report d. Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report e. Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report f. Consider Revision of City Code Providing for Change of Planning Commission Meetings.from Thursday to Monday. g. Consider Approval of Annual Cigarette License Renewals. h. Consider Approval of Authorizing Easement Description Preparation for Project 94-02 Northwood Road. i. Consider Approval of An Ordinance Amending Section 9-1-6 of the Prior Lake City Code Pertaining To Overlay Assessment Policy. j. Consider Approval of Sign Ordinance Summary for Publication. k. Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report. 5. PRESENTATIONS: A. Jerry Meysembourg, as Prior Lake's representative to the Watershed Board will be presenting an update on their activities. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of Resolution Adopting 1995 Prior Lake Budgets and Certifying Final 1995 City of Prior Lake Tax Levy to Scott County Auditor. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER r 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Impact of Ordinance 94-01 Regarding Wetland Setbacks on the City's Park Dedication Policy. B. Consider Approval of Prior Lake Private Street Standards. C. Consider Approval of Employee Assistance Program. D. Consider Approval of City of Savage Alternative Water Supply Study Cooperative Agreement. E. Consider Approval of Policy Regarding Requests to Amend Comprehensive Plan to Include Land in the Metropolitan Service Area (MUSA) 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE 11. ADJOURNMENT A12194.wRT MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, December 5, 1994 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Andren called the meeting of the Common Council to order on Monday, December 5, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck, City Manager Boyles, Assistant City Manager Carlson, Acting Planning Director Tremere, Assistant Planner Garross, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Public Works Director Anderson, Engineering Intern Barth, Attorney Rathke and Recording Secretary Birch. 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 - MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck, the motion passed unanimously. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid b. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Accepting of Feasibility Study and Calling for a Public Hearing on 1995 Capital Improvement Projects. c. Consider Approval of Change Order #1, Project 94-01, Prior South Improvements. d. Consider Award of Bid for Fire Station Audio Visual, Video and Audio Systems. e. Consider Request for Special Assessment Refund from Betty Scherer for Lot 19 Green Heights First Addition. Mayor Andren requested that agenda item (d) be removed for further discussion under other business, and Councilmember Greenfield requested that item (a) be removed for discussion under other business. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (b) THRU (d) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS (a) AND (d). 4629 Dakota 51. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQJAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER _. .. 0 ......".".~.._. ~_....._._..~.~. ........ ~ ~-"..,..'>_...__-.,..,,_._,. Prior Lake City Council Minutes December 5,1994 Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck, the motion passed unanimously. 5. PRESENTATIONS: A. Mary Knowlton, Prior Lake Representative to the Library Board _ Ms. Knowlton was appointed by Commissioner Underferth as a member of the Scott Library Board. Ms. Knowlton reviewed the Scott County Library System Mission Statement and discussed the Library Bill of Rights and explained the purpose of the Board, its reason for existence and the challenges facing the Board in 1995. Ms. Knowlton solicited support from the Council with regard to the proposed area library and stated she would like to see more open communication between the Council and Board. Mayor Andren thanked Ms. Knowlton for her presentation. B. Harry Klenke, President of the PL.A. Y. Board presented _ a plaque to Bill Mangan for his assistance to the organization. Bill Mangan thanked Mr. Klenke and briefly discussed the organization and its activities. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Public Hearing to Consider Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements Within the Plat of Prior South. Mayor Andren called the public hearing to order at 7:57 p.m. and read the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on November 19 and 26, 1994. Assistant Planner Garross presented an overhead of the area and reviewed details of the vacation request. There were no objections from the utility companies to the vacation of the public utility easement sites. Ms. Garross explained that the vacation will facilitate the construction of a 48 multi-unit dwelling at Brunswick Avenue and Franklin Trail. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DRAINAGE SUBJECT TO CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. -2- Prior Lake City Council Minutes December 5,1994 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Discuss Parks Advisory Committee Recommended Funding Sources For Future Park and Trail Acquisition and Development. Parks and Recreation Director Mangan reviewed funding procedures for park land acquisition, trails and walkways. Mr. Mangan presented details of the Parks Advisory Committee's projection for the year 2010 for future needs and funding alternatives. Funding alternatives were: Park bond referendum, ad valorem taxes, impact fees, and franchise fees. Discussion occurred regarding the PAC's recommendations and methods of financing parks and park land acquisition. Councilmember Greenfield stated that he would like staff to review the formula for developer designated park land dedication and the type of land that is being designated. It was the opinion of Council that land dedicated as park land should be capable of supporting active recreation as opposed to wetlands or land where only walking and viewing take place. Staff was directed to prepare background for an agenda item to discuss the current ordinance provisions for acquiring park land through development. Council directed staff to place this topic on the Winter Workshop agenda in January. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO TABLE THIS ITEM AND PLACE IT ON THE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION AT THE JANUARY COUNCIL WORKSHOP. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. B. Update on Street Lighting Issues. - Robert Barth, Engineering Intern, identified nine issues regarding the City's residential street lighting policy , and presented an overhead indicating the areas within the city that are well lit and areas in which no street lighting exists. Discussion occurred regarding the type of policy or ordinance the city should consider. Council concurred that a revised street lighting policy should be developed consistent with city code. The policy would provide a means through which existing and new developments can obtain street lighting if they agree to pay for the initial capital and installation costs and the number, location and type meet the city's criteria. The city would assume responsibility for ongoing operation and maintenance costs. Council directed staff to look at city wide coordination with schools, busses and pick up spots. Council concurred that the laying of underground power lines and mountings for lights during road reconstruction would save money in the future when lighting of the area is required. -3- '^'-'"~~'>""'_'_""'. ,__. .__.,_____o_..,__..~*_.,._.__,_...._........~.,.,~_,_..__,._.___,~_.,,~'___.~___'"_.~.......___..._~__~,_____...~."~. Prior Lake City Council Minutes December 5, 1994 A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:51 P.M. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Report and Recommendations Regarding Redefining A-1 and C-1 Zoning Designations. Acting Planner Tremere presented maps depicting the zoning categories and their location and discussed the Planning Department's recommendations for changing the zoning ordinance and maps to amend the zoning of all C-1 land located outside the MUSA to A-1 and all land designated as C-1 and A-1 inside the MUSA to R-1. He also explained the need to clarify the R-1 land that is outside the MUSA. Discussion occurred regarding permitted uses and conditional uses in agricultural and residential zoned areas. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE REVISED ORDINANCE AND MAP MATERIALS AND TO PROCEED WITH THE REQUIRED NOTIFICATION PROCESS TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS RECOMMENDED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. 9. OTHER BUSINESS A. Consent Agenda item 4 (a) Consider Approval of Invoices - Councilmember Greenfield questioned the expenditure for a typewriter (it was a replacement of one that had become unrepairable) and a Grossman Chevrolet maintenance charge. MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (a). Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. B. Consent Agenda Item 4 (e) - Consider Request for Special Assessment Refund from Betty Scherer for Lot 19 Green Heights First Addition. Mayor Andren questioned as to whether or not Council would be setting a precedent by approving the request. Council directed staff to research other occurrences in which an assessment refund has been granted and the circumstances of the property at the granting of the request, and whether it was based upon the premise that the lots were unbuildable. -4- Prior Lake City Council Minutes December 5,1994 MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO TABLE ACTION ON THIS ITEM AND DIRECTED STAFF TO RESEARCH THEIR RECORDS WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER AND BRING IT BACK FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. The following miscellaneous items were discussed: Councilmember Kedrowski requested input from Councilmembers regarding upcoming MVTA strategic planning issues. Council directed Councilmember Kedrowski to use his own judgment on the matter as their representative to the MVTA. Councilmember Greenfield inquired into the status of the requirement that underground utility lines be buried prior to street construction, and requested a progress update from staff. A short discussion occurred regarding a recent article in the Prior Lake American regarding an informational meeting recently held to discuss a proposed trail from Prior Lake to Shakopee. The question was asked as to who was Prior Lake's representative on this project. City Manager Boyles was directed to give a status report on this issue. City Manager Boyles discussed his recent Update. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE 11. ADJOURNMENT- There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. The next Council meeting will be meeting on Wednesday cem p.m. Truth in Taxation r 7, 1994 at 8:00 M12594.wRT -5- . - -~~"~.........,.----....--~--,"~~,--........._~--_.~.~",-^.","-~....-".._._.,.,,-",-",_,_-~,,,,,,>_,_,,,",..._,-~..,........_~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL'S TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING Wednesday, December 7, 1994 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Andren called the Truth in Taxation Hearing to order on Wednesday, December 7, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Greenfield, Scott and Schenck, City Manager Boyles, Finance Director Teschner and Secretary Birch. Councilmember Kedrowski arrived at 8:07 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Andren led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed everyone to the meeting. 3. INTRODUCTIONS AND PURPOSE - Mayor Andren discussed the process to be used for the meeting. 4. TRUTH IN TAXATION PRESENTATION - City Manager Frank Boyles explained the purpose of a Truth in Taxation hearing and reviewed the proposed 1995 budget expenditures, revenues and proposed tax levy. 5. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC The Mayor opened the meeting for public comment: The following persons addressed the Council. Emmy Schneider, 16842 Elm Avenue SW - Expressed appreciation to the Council and staff for addressing the city's continued growth but inquired as to how costs associated with development are recouped and what steps the city is taking to assure that new developments are paying their fair share. City Manager Boyles indicated that the city through its associations lobby their legislators to make the tax process less complex and more understandable to assure that all tax payers are taxed in an equitable manner. Until such changes are made, the city must operate in accordance with state laws. Ms. Schneider also asked what the city and/or residents could do to encourage the County to conduct their assessments county wide the same year rather than doing it piecemeal. Ms. Schneider also had questions regarding the new ambulance service. Nate Girard, 16190 Franklin Trail SE, had a question as to the percentage of increase levied by the County Assessor. Mayor Andren advised Mr. Girard that he could call City Manager Boyles who would place a conference call to the County Assessor Leroy Arnoldi to discuss the appraisal and valuation process. 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EWAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Prior Lake City Council Minutes December 7, 1994 Bob Eastland, 5171 Hope Street, commended Council for their work and commented on the statistics, especially on the tax comparison to other communities. His taxes were higher than the staff data suggests. He encouraged more accurate comparisons with other municipalities. Dave Baden, 13866 Pike Lake Trail - Encouraged Councilmembers to remember that retired people are on a fixed income and to do everything possible to keep taxes low. Ray Sturm ,15152 Kortsch Trail, - Inquired as to whether the proposed tax increases can be bench marked in the future. Evelyn Morehouse, 13755 McKenna Road, stated that her salary has been frozen and wanted to know why the taxes are constantly increasing. The valuation of her property increased again this year. Mayor Andren advised Ms. Morehouse to call the City Manager and he will put in a conference call to Leroy Arnoldi to discuss the assessment on her property. R. Palla , 13755 McKenna Road, also inquired into the increase in their property assessment. lSen Conrad, 17132 Sunset Trail, discussed his property tax increase and thanked the Council for their efforts to keep the city's share of the taxes as low as possible. Mr. Conrad also recommended more communication between the Council, City and residents to keep the residents informed of what is happening in the community. Mayor Andren and all Councilmembers thanked the residents for coming and for expressing their concerns. Council concurred with the recommended tax increase and agreed that the payment for services received should be shared by all residents and that property tax valuation is not always equitable. However, the state legislature is the body that sets the rules for this process. Councilmembers also expressed the desire to see a stable 5% increase throughout the years instead of low one year and high the next. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO CLOSE THE TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. -2- Prior Lake City Council Minutes December 7, 1994 6. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be Monday, December 19,1994 at 7:30 p.m. R M12794.wRT -3-