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Home My WebLink About090694 RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, September 6, 1994 . 1, . CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Andren called the meeting of the Common Council to order on Tuesday, September 6, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck, City Manager Boyles, Acting Planning Director Tremere, Public Works Director Anderson, Finance Director Teschner, Water Resources Coordinator Leichty, Engineering Technician Evens, Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Andren led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed everyone to the meeting. 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 and Scott. Councilmember Schenck abstained due to the fact that he had been absent during the last meeting. The motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: a. c. Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Resolution 94-55 Certifying Proposed Tax Levy to Scott County Auditor Consider Harbor Properties Assessment Abatement. Consider Approval of Change Order for Main Fire Station. Consider Approval of Final Payment on Projects 93-06 and 93-19 Pike Lake Trail Sewer Extension and Forest Oaks Improvements. MO'riON BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (e) Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck, the motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: A. Consider Improvement Plans for County Road 44 - Councilmembers, City Manager Boyles and City Staff conducted a short informational meeting with concerned citizens before going to Minutes Invoices RS 94-55 Tax Levy Harbor Assess. Fire Station Final Payment Pike Lake, Forest Oaks Consent Agenda CR 44 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN E~JAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Prior Lake City Council Minutes September 6, 1994 view the site prior to the regular Council meeting. Several residents and Councilmembers had gone out to the site to better understand the circumstances regarding the proposed roadway. Larry Anderson introduced County Engineer Brad Larson, Assistant Engineer Scott Merkley, Donald Fehr, and County Commissioner Dick Undeffer{h and explained the forrna~ of his presentation. Mr. Merkley discussed the following: traffic volume on CR 42, criteria for determining whether a four lane highway is needed, urban vs rural roadways, design speed, reviewed a map of the proposed highway and discussed the County's plans for turn lanes, signals, sidewalks, bike trails and estimated date for the beginning and completion of the project. Mr. Anderson discussed several other details of the project and Jeff Evens presented a video of traffic on CR 44. Mayor Andren opened the meeting to the public. The following residents addressed the Council to express their concerns which included: loss of value to their home, speed, placement of utilities, a two lane road with just turn lanes, safety of residents, appraisal and appeal process: Manny Russo - Pam Syverson - Gary Revak - Mark Hartell- Paddy Vedeen - Doug Boyle- Gene Ryan - 5384 160th Street SE 5116 160th Street SE Car Wash on corner 9264 158th Street 5130 160th St. 5140 160th St 5051 160th Street Margaret Ondech - 5120 160th Street A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Mayor Andren stated that she had received a letter from George T. Holden 5160-5200 160th Street - objecting to the four lane highway, also letters from Terry Caduff, Paddy Vedeen and Doug Boyle, who were also objecting, had already been entered into the record. Mayor Andren asked Scott County representatives whether they had looked into an alternative to four lanes. Scott Merkley - stated that the roadway is a State Aid Roadway and, in order to obtain funds from State Aid, it would have to be built to State Aid specifications given the amount of traffic it is scheduled to carry, and that the state would not approve construction of a substandard roadway. Discussion occurred regarding landscaping along the right of way to provide a buffer between the roadway and houses. Council discussed the project extensively and questioned Scott County officials regarding the alternatives raised by the citizens pertaining to the necessity of a four lane roadway, projected traffic -2- Prior Lake City Council Minutes September 6, 1994 B. volume, screening and buffering of property adjacent to the roadway, etc. After much debate, Council then directed staff to explore various alternatiVes tO ¢hitigate impact on adjacent property owners and return with their findings for further Council consideration. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCHENCK, TO TABLE DISCUSSION ON CR 44 UNTIL THE OCTOBER 3, COUNCIL MEETING. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. A short recess was called. The meeting was reconvened at 10:35 p.m. Consider Petition to Prohibit Motorized Boats from Pike Lake. City Manager Boyles asked whether the Council would like additional information regarding the request. Mona Leppla, 4250 140th Street, spoke on behalf of Chuck Pavlish who could not attend the meeting, to expound further on their request. Ms. Leppla outlined the following reasons for the resident's request for an ordinance to ban motorized vehicles from Pike Lake: High water level created due to the lake being an overflow from Prior Lake. Erosion created by the high water and which had increased when water skiing took place. Pike Lake is an environmental lake and water skiing would negatively affect the numerous quantities of water fowl presently on the lake. , Bill Mangan had indicated that it would be an asset to have an environmental lake within the citY to provide for a natural setting. , Concern has been expressed by the YMCA over motorized vehicles on Pike Lake and 'safety to their students during canoeing instructions. 5. Enforcement has not been a problem. Council discussion occurred on the DNR's position on the City's authority over lake issues and the cost of developing an ordinance for Pike lake. Tom Watkins, Lake Advisory Committee member, stated that the process of preparing the Milfoil and Water Surface Management ordinances had consumed a considerable amount of staff time not only to prepare the ordinances, but to oversee the Table Disc. on DR 44 to Oct. 3 Motorized Boats on Pike Lake -3- Prior Lake City Council Minutes September 6, 1994 6a . process with the DNR. Legal fees were also a factor in the process. Mr. Watkins stated that the DNR accepts a natural environment lake and then defines it. The Lake Advisory Committee wants to know whether there is a present need to warrant the cost and effort necessary to the passage of an ordinance. Council discussion occurred regarding DNR guidelines, legal costs and staff time required. Council concurred that the residents have not experienced further problems with water skiers and the matter should not be pursued any further. PUBLIC HEARINGS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A, Consider Variance Appeal Request by Adrienne Carney - City Manager Boyles stated that Ms. Carney has requested that her request be withdrawn. B, Consider Appointment of New Chair to Planning Commission. City Manager Boyles discussed the recommendation of the Planning Commission to appoint Tom Vonhoff as Chair of the Planning Commission. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF TOM VONHOFF AS CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Boyles reviewed the September 2 Update Memo and reminded Council of the Fire Deptartment's chicken fry on September 11, Keyland Homes open house on September 12 and the ad for volunteers for advisory bodies. Council briefly discussed status of plans for the area library. Council concurred that a workshop should be held to discuss the issue on Monday, September 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and to invite Commissioner Dick Underferth to attend. Council discussed the need for better communication between the County and City. Mayor Andren said she would meet with Mr. Underferth to discuss County Road 42 medians. Adrienne Carne) Var. req. Appointment of Tom Vonhof as Chair of PC -4- Prior Lake City Council Minutes September 6, 1994 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.p.m. The next Council meeting will be Monday, Se~tembe~r,~'9, 1994,~e{~ 7:30 p.m. (~) ,,,-, ~ /' City/Mana¢ ) / -5-