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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda & Minutes 16200 Eagle ~~At~~~ fPUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 MARCH 15,2004 7:00pm. Fire Station No.1 1. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 7:00 p.m. 2. 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. Items to be considered as part of the Council's regular agenda may not be addressed at the Public Forum. Topics of discussion are also restricted to City governmental topics rather than private or political agendas. The City Council will not take formal action on issues presented during the Public Forum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MARCH 1, 2004 MEETING MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non controversial are included as part of the Consent Agenda. Unless the Mayor, a Councilmember, or member of the public specifically requests that an item on the Consent Agenda be removed and considered separately. Items on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion, second and a roll call vote. Any item removed from the lIConsent Agenda" shall be placed on the City Council Agenda as a separate category. A) Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid. B) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report C) Consider Approval of Building Permit Report D) Consider Approval of Animal Warden Monthly Report E) Consider Approval of a Taxicab License for Shakopee Taxi. of) Consider Approval of a Resolution Waiving Platting Requirements for the Subdivision of Property Located in Section 10, Township 114, Range 22 (Bendzick). G) Consider Approval of a Resolution Waiving Platting Requirements for the Conveyance of Property Located in Section 24, Township 115, Range 22 (Chadwick). H) Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving a Recycling Grant Agreement with Scott County for the 2004 Spring Clean-Up / Bridging Day (April 24, 2004). 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: 031504 www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 7. PUBl.ICHEARINGS: A) Public Hearing to Consider Approval of a Resolution Vacating a Portion of the Right-of-Way for Wilds Drive and the Drainage and Utility Easements Located on Outlots I and J, The Wilds and on Lot 14, Block 2, and Outlot B, The Wilds North. 8. PRESENTATIONS:: A) Prior Lake / Spring Lake Watershed Report "Overview of Prior Lake Volume Managemenf' (Shannon Lotthammer) . B) 2004 Prior Lake Communication Efforts (Nathan Oster) 9. OLD BUSINESS: : A) Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance to Allow Non- Residential Free-Standing Parking Lots as Accessory Uses in Residential Use Districts. B) Consider Approval of Resolutions Relating to the 2004 Public Improvement Project: 1. Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Street Reconstruction for 2004 Improvement Project (City Project 04-11); and 2. Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the 2004 Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (City Project 04-06). C) Consider Approval of a Resolution to Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Staff to Advertise for Bids for Trails, Parking Lots, Basketball Courts and Street Overlays as Identified in the 2004-2008 Capital Improvement Program. 10. NEW BUSINESS:: A) Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Prior Lake City Code Relating to Dogs and Cats. B) Consider Approval of a Resolution Opposing Tax and Expenditure Limitation Proposals. C) Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of $100,000 to the Downtown Fayade Improvement Program. 11. OTHER BUSINESSfCOUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: 12. ADJOURNMENT 031504 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 1, 2004 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present were Mayor Haugen, Councilmembers Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska, and LeMair, City Manager Boyles, City Attorney Pace, Planning Coordinator Kansier, City Engineer McDermott, Public Works Director Osmundson, Communications Coordinator Oster, and Administrative Assistant Meyer. 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. Items to be considered as part of the Council's regular agenda may not be addressed at the Public Forum. Topics of discussion are also restricted to City governmental topics rather than private or political agendas. The City Council will not take formal action on issues presented during the Public Forum. Bovles: Reviewed the procedure for the public forum. No persons were present to address the Council. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Zieska: Asked to add an agenda item regarding the City's web site under item 11. HauQen: Asked to add an agenda item under item 11 regarding City Engineer Sue McDermott's resignation. Bovles: Asked that an item be added to the Consent agenda as Item (H) - a corrective resolution amending resolution 04- 26 which approved a request to MnDOT for a variance to MSA standards for Main Avenue. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY LEMAIR, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Ziseka and LeMair, the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Petersen: Noted that on page 4, 4th line from bottom where Petersen says "deck", he was referring to "a sliding door". MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY BLOMBERG, TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 17, 2004 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS AMENDED. VOTE: Ayes by Petersen, Blomberg, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Mayor Haugen abstained since he was absent from the previous meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid. (B) Consider Approval of Monthly Fire Call Report (January 2004). www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 (C) Consider Approval of Resolution 04.33 Approving a Common Interest Community Number 1079 (Deerfield CondominiumO Nineteenth Supplemental CIC Plat. (D) Consider Approval of 2003 Variance Summary Report. (E) Consider Approval of Resolutions 04.34 and 04.35 Authorizing Purchase of: (1) 2004 Chevrolet 1500 Half-Ton 4x4 Extended Cab Pick-Up Truck through the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Program; and (2) 25-Foot GVW Trailer through the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Program. (F) Consider Approval of Resolution 04-xx Annexing the 2004 Annexation Area under the Orderly Annexation Agreement between the City of Prior Lake and Spring Lake Township Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414.0225. (G) Consider Approval of Resolution 04.37 Amending City Council Resolution 04-29 Authorizing Fund Transfers for Street and Utility Construction for Ring Road Phase II (City Project 01-01) and Trunk Highway 13 / CSAH 23 / Ring Road Phase III (City Project 02-06). (H) ADDED - Consider Approval of Amended Resolution 04.38 Requesting a Variance from MSA Standards for Main Avenue. BOYLES: Reviewed the Consent Agenda items. Hauaen: Requested removal of Item 5(F) Consider Approval of Resolution 04-xx Annexing the 2004 Annexation Area under the Orderly Annexation Agreement between the City of Prior Lake and Spring Lake Township Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414.0225. MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY ZIESKA, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Consider Approval of a Resolution Annexing the 2004 Annexation Area under the Orderly Annexation Agreement between the City of Prior Lake and Spring Lake Township Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414.0225. Hauaen: Commented that this is the first time that the Council is taking action to annex into the City the first identified properties in the Orderly Annexation Agreement. Asked the City Manager to review how the process will work at this time and in the future. Bovles: Reviewed the City's obligations under the Orderly Annexation Area when annexing property designated in the Orderly Annexation Agreement. Reviewed that only properties that the City can provide sewer and water to will be annexed. This eliminates several properties in the 2004 annexation area at this time. Properties annexed will be able to continue operation of their current use as long as they wish or until such time as the use changes. City ordinances will be effective. Also reviewed the City's steps to communication the impacts to property owners and the general public. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY LEMAIR, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04.36 ANNEXING THE 2004 ANNEXATION AREA UNDER THE ORDERLY ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 414.0225. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. 2 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing to Consider Three Resolutions with Respect to the Downtown Redevelopment Project: (1) Ordering the Main Avenue and Dakota Street Improvement Project (City Project 04-01); (2) Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids; and (3) Authorizing the Placement of "No Parking" Signs on Main Avenue. McDermott: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report, explaining the project, funding sources, and issues raised at the informational meetings. Blombera: Asked McDermott to review the parking area near the old library building and the prospect of closing that driveway. McDermott: Explained that the parking spaces south of the drive on Main Avenue have been eliminated, and a bump out has been added to both the north and south sides of the driveway so that traffic can see past the ends of the vehicles. Staff believes this will improve safety at that entry onto Main. Petersen: Asked why the parking would be eliminated? McDermott: Advised that with the reconstruction of the CSAH 21 / Main intersection the space would likely be lost anyway for tum lanes. Zieska: Commented that he did not see a need for the sidewalk north of Viereck's Fireplace on the east side of Main Avenue. LeMair: Asked if the sidewalk would eventually be extended all the way to TH13 with the second phase of the project. McDermott: Advised that there did not seem to be a need to extend the sidewalk with the second phase of the project. The staff anticipated that the primary reason for using the sidewalk would be to get to the park. The rationale for including the sidewalk north of Viereck's is to discourage people from crossing mid-block - for example after leaving Viereck's and then heading north to the park. The only trail or sidewalk would be to cross mid-block and pick up the trail/sidewalk by Lakefront Plaza. Blombera: Believed the existing plan did improve the safety at the Flowers Naturally drive, and that closing the drive seemed impractical given the library and City Perks traffic. Would like to review the options once a final plan is completed with respect to the CSAH 21/ Main Avenue intersection improvements. Hauaen: Suggested that the drive at Flowers Naturally be a one-way. It might take a period of adjustment, but signs could be posted for minimal cost, and we could see how it works. Osmundson: Clarified that if a sidewalk is to be included north of Viereck's on the east side of Main, now is the time to do it. Adding it later and having further construction disruption after the new street is in is impractical. The staff did discuss the issue and felt that if the intent was to connect Downtown to Lakefront Park, that the amenities should be extended as well. In addition, Main Avenue is intended to be the place that people gather for celebrations and parades, etc. and the idea was that if a sidewalk was included, it would provide more area for people to sit or gather during parades without having to traverse a steep slope. The benefits outweighed the minimal additional costs. Mayor Haugen declared the public hearing open at 7:40pm. 3 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 Carl Dinaman: (16173 Main Avenue): Commented that his lot is 50 foot frontage and 75 foot deep. Referenced his home property in the Frogtown area where he has a flag lot. After going through the process, a compromise was made. In this case, he believes the assessment is based upon frontage rather than size of the lot, which is contrary to the assessments for the Frogtown project. Believes his assessment for a comer building would be about 4 times that of any other lot. Hauaen: Indicated that assessment concerns are more appropriate for the assessment public hearing itself. But, that the record will note his concerns related to comer lots. Clarified the action tonight and the remaining process. Dinaman: Thanked the Council for considering the issue. Other than concerns with the assessment, he is fully in favor of the project. Zieska: Explained that if the project is authorized tonight, then bids will be sought. Once a bid comes in and a project is awarded, the Special Assessment Committee will meet to determine the actual application of the assessment policy. Property owners will then receive an assessment notice and the assessment hearing will take place. Harry ~ (16197 Main and 16203): Supported the one-way in at the old Library/Flower Naturally building. As a daily user of the drive, believed the existing situation is dangerous. Asked how the new sidewalk design - with wider sidewalks and multiple types of decorative treatments -- affects snow removal. Would love to see the City take over that responsibility. McDermott: Advised that it will be recommended that the City be responsible for Downtown snow removal. Mary Viereck (16151 and 16161 Main): Complimentary of the project, but very concerned about parking in the Downtown area, not only during the construction, but also when the project is complete. MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY BLOMBERG, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:53PM. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska, and LeMair, the motion carried. LeMair: Asked the timeframe for when we will know the number of parking spaces with the re-design. McDermott: Advised that the same number of parking spaces is available under the new plan, as are currently available. Petersen: Would like to consider the issues of parking and traffic flow once we have the final Downtown Parking Study. Hauaen: Advised that in order to complete the City's revision of its Comprehensive Plan, a public process will include what physical area the Downtown will involve. Referenced back to the 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan and its vision of tying lake activities to the Downtown area. A broader area may impact the issue of parking need and availability. Agreed with Councilmember Petersen that the issue should be further discussed once the Downtown Parking Study is available. McDermott: Advised that the parking study for the Downtown environment will be completed in March. Hauaen: Continued that alternatives for parking will need to be considered, and the downtown business environment is becoming more vibrant, but the result is some growing pains that will take time to address on a long-term basis. Zieska: Commented that there also need to be some realistic expectations of what can be accomplished with respect to parking. It is a small downtown. 4 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 Hauaen: Added that in as little as two weeks, the Council will reopen the discussion with respect to the new Police / City Hall facility, and that this discussion will also include issues associated with parking impacts, and what supplementary parking could be provided to the Downtown area. Blombera: Commented that she is ready for the project to begin and that assessments will be discussed at a later date, but noted that only 19% of the total project costs are being assessed. LeMair: Also excited to see the project move forward and believe it is in direct response to the 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan. MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY LEMAIR, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-39 ORDERING THE MAIN AVENUE AND DAKOTA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (City Project 04-01). VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY BLOMBERG, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-40 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE MAIN AVENUE AND DAKOTA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (City Project 04-01). VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY PETERSEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-41 APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON MAIN AVENUE. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. PRESENTATIONS: Presentation by 2004 Mrs. Scott County on Her Platform of Community Involvement (Andrea Blomberg). Blombera: Discussed the emphasis local governments, the School District, and Scott County give to partnerships, community involvement, and the need to support each other through our time, energy and effort. Gave examples of volunteer efforts that affect our daily lives, such as athletics for your children, the clean roadways on your way to work, the firefighter on the other end of 911, an annual senior appreciation dinner, the library where you read, or the park bench you appreciate under your favorite tree. Encouraged people to enhance the quality of their lives by choosing to contribute of yourself, whether through your time or your money. Help your church, or your local government, or your fire department, your school district, your neighbor, or any way you can. Thanked those that already contribute to touching the lives of others. Hauaen: Complimented Andrea on her well-thought and well-delivered comments. Added that the City's 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan specifically states that the energy and commitment of our residents are what makes Prior Lake a wonderful place to call home. Thanked Andrea for her presentation. OLD BUSINESS Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Allow Off-Premise Directional Signage for Facilities of Regional Significance (Case File 04-01). Kirchoff: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. 5 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 LeMair: Believed the ordinance is very restrictive toward the business community. Asked the rationale for limiting size of the signs. Kirchoff: Clarified that the restrictions proposed apply only to business meeting the definition of "facilities of regional significance". Other commercial signs are regulated elsewhere in the ordinance, and have been effective. LeMair: Would support this amendment, but would also support more than one sign monument for facilities of regional significance. For example - Mystic Lake Casino might need a sign at CSAH 42, but also on CSAH 21, or on the westerly side off of CSAH 17. Zieska: Agreed, but also believed the maximum square footage may be too small. Petersen: Supported the ordinance. Blombera: Asked if private enterprises would qualify as facilities of regional significance. Pace: If owned by the school district, the Mdewakanton, or the City or County, other than public right-of-way. Hauaen: Clarified that many of the facilities mentioned do not meeting the definition of facilities of regional significance, such as Cleary Lake, Murphy-Hanrehan, or The Wilds Golf Club. Pace: Commented that the definition was narrowly drawn intentionally in order to prohibit a prolifereation of off-premise signs. LeMair: Could support this amendment, but would like to see the size increased and not limited to one. Also would like to see the ordinance revisited as other facilities or businesses may benefit. Zieska: Believed an adequate maximum size would be 144 square feet. Would support the ordinance definition and height. In the case of the Mdewakanton, a regional facility means the SMSC entity and then all of their businesses within that entity. LeMair: Commented that he could support that amendment. Blombera: Agreed that a larger sign is acceptable as long as we are requiring the aesthetic and material requirements. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY BLOMBERG, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 04-10 AMENDING ZONING CODE SECTION 1113 TO ALLOW OFF-PREMISE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR FACILITIES OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE AMENDING THE MAXIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR THE SIGNAGE ON EACH SIDE IS 144 SQUARE FEET. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add Campbell Lake, Crystal Lake and Rice Lake to the Shoreland Ordinance (Case File 04-01). Kirchoff: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. Petersen: Asked when the ordinance would take affect. 6 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 Bovles: The ordinance would not take affect until such time as the annexation occurs. In the case of Crystal Lake and a portion of Rice Lake, the Shoreland ordinance would be effective. Campbell Lake would come in at that later date. MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY LEMAIR, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 04-11 AMENDING ZONING CODE SECTION 1104.201 TO ADD CAMPBELL LAKE, CRYSTAL LAKE AND RICE LAKE TO THE SHORELAND ORDINANCE. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Prior Lake Zoning Map to Zone Approximately 4 Acres R-1 (Low Density Residential) on the William and Vi Stemmer Property Located at 2080 Shoreline Blvd. (Case File 04-16). Kirchoff: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY PETERSEN, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 04-12 AMENDING THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING MAP TO ZONE APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES R-1 ON THE WILLIAM AND VI STEMMER PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2080 SHORELINE BLVD. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Consider Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Sustainable Lakes Plan as Prepared by the Prior Lake / Spring Lake Watershed District. Shannon Lotthammer (Prior Lake / Spring Lake Watershed District): Reviewed the process and purpose for development of the Sustainable Lakes Management Plan in connection with the staff report. The point is to protect and preserve the quality of the lake areas that are an integral part of this community. The Watershed believes this plan identifies the steps that can get us there, without identifying the final costs or complete responsibility for those projects. McDermott: Reviewed the impacts that adoption of the Sustainable Lakes Management Plan will have on the City of Prior Lake. Blombera: Believed that when this much expertise is brought together, it brings validity to the plan, and it should be adopted. Petersen: As an avid user of the lake, believed it invaluable to do our best to preserve it. LeMair: Supported the plan. Zieska: Asked if adoption of the plan obligates the City to funding responsibilities identified. McDermott: Advised that the funding sources are indicated to show that the Watershed District is soliciting participation on behalf of the City. As the program evolves and proceeds, the exact funding sources will need to be identified. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY ZIESKA, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-42 ADOPTING THE SUSTAINABLE LAKES PLAN AS PREPARED BY THE PRIOR LAKE I SPRING LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. 7 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 Consider Approval of Resolutions Authorizing Expenditure of Fa~ade Improvement Funds. Rye: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report, noting that Fong's Restaurant, Amoco, and the Conoco store have all submitted requests for the matching funds. Blombera: Asked for clarification as to the staffs recommendation regarding the windows. Rve: Staff believed that the window requirement was primarily for retail establishments, and that the deviation did not deter from the overall character and aesthetic. LeMair: Asked if the bump-out eliminates the sidewalk and what areas of the building are then expanded. Leo Le: Advised that walkways will be built at each of the entrances which will eliminate three parking spaces. This bump- out will expand the bar area which has been very well received since the expansion, and also provides a separated entrance for take-out. Hauaen: Asked how many additional seats will be created. Le: Explained that the expansion is intended to accommodate additional smoking seating in the bar area. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY PETERSEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-43 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FAC;ADE IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR FaNG'S CHINESE CUISINE AND EXPRESS GAS AND GROCERY (CONOCO). Cindy Le: Thanked the City for its support over a number of years and commented how happy they are with locating their business in this City. LeMair: Supported the improvements to the Conoco building as well. Zieska: Very supportive of the fa<;ade improvement program and commented that business owners have added over $250,000 of their owner money. Blombera: Asked if fa<;ade improvement to only two faces of the building is adequate given that the rear of the building faces Lakefront Plaza. Zieska: Commented that he would rather see two sides improved than no improvement. Hauaen: Asked if interior work is being completed as well. Rye: Advised the total project is $95,000, $25,000 of which is the City's portion. The assumption is that some of that will include interior improvements as well. Blombera: Asked if the construction will conflict with the construction of the streetscape. Rye: Advised that construction will probably run concurrent with the streetscape project so as to provide the short time of disruption to the business as possible. LeMair: Asked if there is a timeline requirement under the fa<;ade improvement program. 8 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 Rve: Not at this time, but there could be if the Council choose to make that amendment to the program. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Rve: Reviewed the application of the Amoco gas station and advised that the staffs recommendation for the proposed Amoco improvement is that they do not meet the design criteria. In addition, advised that the fagade improvement funding has $12,000 remaining and the Council may also want to consider if it wishes to further fund the program. There have also been inquiries by other non-Downtown businesses interested in the program, so the Council may want to consider expansion of the program, funding sources for that expansion and criteria. Blombera: Asked the procedure for reviewing the fagade improvement application, and if a dialogue is established as to the requirements. Rve: Commented that the applicants are supplied with the design guidelines and encouraged to consultant with their architect in order to meet those guidelines. Petersen: Did not know if franchise buildings can deviate from their typical standards. Zieska: Believed there were not significant alterations proposed for the structure to accommodate the City's design standards. Even though this may be a franchise establishment, there typically is encouragement from the franchise to incorporate businesses into their respective communities. Hauaen: Suggested deferring the item back to staff to work with the applicant on revised plans. Blombera: Commented that she believed improvement and meeting design standards is important because this is such a visible downtown business. MOTION BY BLOMBERG, SECOND BY ZIESKA TO REFER THE ITEM BACK TO STAFF TO WORK WITH THE APPLICANT ON FURTHER REVISIONS TO THE PLAN. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Bovles: Explained that the Downtown Fagade Improvement funds are drawn from the tax increment financing. Funding the program from other sources did not appear viable. The downtown tax increment funding has a remaining balance of $145,000. Pace: Advised that as a redevelopment district, the Downtown area met the test for expending public dollars. It would be difficult to find public purpose for expenditure of funds outside the Downtown redevelopment area. Zieska: Agreed, but would like to direct staff to research additional funding sources for the program. Hauaen: Agreed that the program would become stunted if the funding isn't replenished. Blombera: Believed that the decision has been made to move forward with the redevelopment of the downtown area, and for that reason we need to at least look at what funding options might be available. LeMair: Believed that for the return on our investment, we would be hard pressed to find a more successful program. Hauaen: Commrnented that the program has also energized the downtown community. 9 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY ZIESKA, TO DIRECT STAFF TO RESEARCH ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES FOR THE FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL IN TWO WEEKS. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Consider Approval of a Resolution Supporting State Funding Assistance for the Burnsville Kraemer Surface TreattnentProposal Osmundson: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. Blombera: Clarified that there is no financial obligation at this time. Also asked if we would be subject to how Savage also treats their water. Osmundson: Confirmed that there is no financial obligation at this time and that the water would come from the Burnsville facility and pass through Savage so the water would be subject to treatment in both cases. Petersen: Asked what happens when the mining at the site is completed. Osmundson: Advised that when the mining operation is completed, it would be even more helpful in that case because the site would become a huge reservoir. Zieska: Believed it is worth the effort to see if it is feasible and will give us additional opportunities to create valuable partnerships with Savage and Bumsville. Hauaen: Advised that a water treatment plant in Prior Lake will ultimately be needed and is tentatively targeted for 2008. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY PETERSEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-44 SUPPORTING STATE FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE BURNSVILLE KRAEMER SURFACE TREATMENT PROPOSAL. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Consider Approval of a Resolution Supporting Scott County's Request for Access Management Funding for TH13/ CSAH 12 Intersection Itnprovetnents. Osmundson: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. LeMair: Asked if both commercial buildings at the intersection would remain intact. Osmundson: Advised that it remains to be seen because some ponding is also required. At this point, there is no final design detail. The County will obviously need to work closely with the property owners. Zieska: Supported the resolution and the re-design that would create a full access intersection. MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY BLOMBERG, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-45 SUPPORTING SCOTT COUNTY'S REQUEST FOR ACCESS MANAGEMENT FUNDING FOR TH13 / CSAH 12 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS.. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. 10 City Council Meeting Minutes DRAFT March 1, 2004 OTHER BUSINESS Comments Regarding the City's Web Site Zieska: Encouraged people to use the web site for getting up-to-date information and accessing public records. Nathan Oster: Advised that approximately 285 hits are made to the site per day, and that information is added and updated on the site almost daily. He will be making a presentation to the City Council at an upcoming meeting to update the Council and public on all of the City's communication efforts. Resigning City Engineer Susan McDermott Bovles: Reviewed Sue's tenure with the City, including being involved in Capital Improvement Planning, and a key staff person working with the Watershed District and the Lake Advisory Committee. Sue has also been responsible for annual street improvement projects. She has been a great asset and will be missed as she moves on to the City Engineer position at Mendota Heights. Hauaen: On behalf of the Council, thanked Sue for her contributions to the City. McDermott: Thanked the City Council and staff for all that she has learned and accomplished and for the many friends she has made. With no other comments from Councilmembers, a motion to adjourn was made and conded. The meeting adjourned at 10:10pm. 11