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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100394 RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, October 3, 1994 . . . . . . . CALL TO ORDER - Acting Mayor Scott called the meeting of the Common Council to order on Monday, October 3, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were: Acting Mayor Scott, Councilmembers, Greenfield, and Schenck, City Manager Boyles, Assistant City Manager Carlson, Acting Planning Director Tremere, Public Works Director Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Mayor Andren was late due to an official engagement at the high school to present the annual Proclamation for homecoming week, she arrived at 7:50 p.m. Councilmember Kedrowski arrived at 7:37 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Acting Mayor Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed everyone to the meeting. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY SCHENCK, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Greenfield, Scott and Schenck, the motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid MOTION BY GREENFIELD, SECONDED BY SCHENCK, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Greenfield, Scott and Schenck, the motion carried, PRESENTATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: OLD BUSINESS Councilmember Scott passed the gavel to Mayor Andren upon her arrival. Minu t e s Invoices Consent Agenda 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN E-~L~AL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Prior Lake City Council Minutes October 3, 1994 A, Consider Approval of County Road 44 Road Improvement Project Plans. City Manager Boyles briefly reviewed results of the September 6 public informational meeting and turned the meeting over to Larry Anderson who then outlined steps taken by staff to address the concerns voiced by the residents which included: Buffering and screening of properties with the use of vegetative plantings, alternative access for property owners, and three options for placement of the sidewalk and bike trail. Commissioner Dick Underferth, County Engineers Brad Larson, Dan Jobst, Donald Fehr and Scott Merkley were present to answer questions and assist in the presentation. Mr. Merkley showed slides from video imaging which depicted the street as it now exists and what it will look like with new street, curb, gutter and landscaping. Mayor Andren opened the meeting for public comment. The following persons addressed the Council to express their opposition to the project or their concerns as to the effectiveness of the screening, proposed noise barriers, safety and speed problems on the street, snow removal and utility pole relocation: Mannie Russo - Pam Syverson - James Ryan - Kevin Busse - George Holden - Verna Russo - Dick Kuykendall- 5384 160th Street SE 5116 160th Street SE 5051 160th Street SE 5101 160th Street SE Owner of the apt. bldgs. 5384 160th Street SE 6495 Kneafsey's Street (Letters from Cheryl Rocheford and DiAnn Salsness were entered into the record). Councilmembers discussed the the issues of safety, buffering of property, utility relocation, sidewalk maintenance, signalization and stop signs. Mr. Anderson requested that Council provide NSP with an opportunity to respond with regard to utility pole relocation and the cost to bury the lines. Councilmember Kedrowski requested that it be on record that he wants to see either a signal or a four way stop sign at the intersection of Franklin Trail and CR 44, Council agreed with this request. Councilmembers also requested staff to use taller plant material where necessary. Council also suggested that due to the hardship which will be experienced by those those living in the townhomes that a variance be considered to erect either a fence taller or more opaque than allowed by City Code in front yards. The fence needs to be on private property as recommended by the City Engineer. Staff was also directed to look into more police enforcement on CR 44 with regard to speeding and reckless driving. / CR 42 Improvement Plans -2- Prior Lake City Council Minutes October 3, 1994 B, MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY APPROVE CR 44 IMPROVEMENTS TO A HIGHWAY WITH THE FQLI,,OWlNG PROVISIONS: SCOTT, TO FOUR LANE 1 1 1 1 Si w ADEQUATE BUFFERING AND SCREENING BE PROVIDED WHERE NECESSARY. COUNCIL TO SET A BUDGET FOR THE LANDSCAPING. THE SIDEWALKS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON SOUTH SIDE AND BIKE TRAILS ON NORTH SIDE OF C.R. 44 AS IDENTIFIED IN OPTION I OF THE STAFF REPORT. A FOUR WAY STOP SIGN OR A SIGNAL BE ERECTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF FRANKLIN TRAIL AND C.R. 44. A SIGNAL BE INSTALLED AT AT FISH POINT ROAD AND CR 44 INTERSECTION. LOOK INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF BURYING UTILITY LINES AND EXPLORE FULLY BEFORE ELIMINATING AS AN OPTION. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 10:04 p.m. Consider Final Adoption of Building Needs Assessment Study, Including Short Term Plans for City Hall and the Existing Fire Station. City Manager Boyles reviewed the purpose of the Study and introduced David Kroos of Boarman, Kroos Architects, who discussed the Study Process Steps including: the Long Term Master Plan, Phase 1:0-5 Years, Phase I1:5-10 Years, Phase II1: 10-15 Years, Phase IV: 15-20 Years. Discussion occurred regarding the consideration of possible sharing of Fire Station facilities with either Savage or Shakopee and whether construction of a public works facility can be accelerated to 18 months as part of Phase I instead of Phase I1. Further discussion occurred regarding future plans for land acquisition on which to build a new fire station and future plans for an addition to City Hall. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO APPROVE THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT AS AMENDED TO REFLECT THE MOVING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION OF FIRE STATION LAND FROM THE SECOND PHASE (5-10 YRS) TO THE FIRST PHASE (0-5 YRS). Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. CR 44 Improve- ments Needs Assessment Study -3- Prior Lake City Council Minutes October 3, 1994 C, 8. NEW A, B, Receive Part 1 of Marketing Report for Commercial, Office, Industrial Study. - City Manager Boyles introduced Dick Krier, of James Hill and Associates, who discussed the Study which included: Determinates of land use, number of households, employment opportunities, labor pool, trade area, and other issues to be considered for long range planning. Council had several questions and comments. Dick Burtness of The Wilds addressed the Council with comments regarding the development of the "entertainment corridor" area consisting of C.R. 42 and 82. Extensive discussion occurred regarding various segments of the Study. BUSINESS Consider Approval of Development Agreement With Guy Selinske d/b/a American Glass and Mirror; and Tim Sinnen d/b/a Metro Cabinets, Inc. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO Development Agreement Guy Selinske (American Glass & Mirror) and APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE T±m Sinnen dba CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND TIM SlNNEN DBA METRO CABINET Metro cab±nets PARTNERSHIP, AND MARY AND GUY SELINSKE DBA AMERICAN GLASS AND MIRROR. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. Consider Approval of Resolution 94-57 and Ordinance 94-13 for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning for Kestrel Properties. - Blair Tremere presented details of the request for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and for the rezoning regarding property at the southwest corner of Brunswick Avenue and Franklin Trail. The Comprehensive Plan classifies the 1.5 acre corner parcel as "Commercial" and the request is to re-classify it to "High Density Residential." Concerns had been expressed previously by Council about depletion of properties zoned commercial, however the Planning Commission reviewed this matter and earlier this year informally concluded that the rezoning would not have an adverse impact upon the City's stock of commercial land. Kestrel Propertie Applicant Wally Johnson presented a drawing of the proposed plans which are to consist of a brick and lap siding building with approximately 48 one to three bedroom units, with an on site manager and caretaker. Councilmembers questioned the applicant regarding the anticipated rent and other details of the plan. -4- Prior Lake City Council Minutes October 3, 1994 . MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO OR 94-13 APPROVE ORDINANCE 94-13 AMENDING THE PRIOR LAKE Amending CITY CODE SECTION 5-2-1 AND PRIOR LAKE ZONING c±ty Code ORDINANCE NO 83-6, SECTION 2.1 AS AMENDED SUBJECT Sec 5-2-1 TO APPROVAL OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL. Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO Rs 93-57 APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-57 TO AMEND THE LAND USE Land Use Hap MAP OF THE YEAR 2000 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUBJECT of YR 2000 TO APPROVAL BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL. Comp Plan Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield, Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck. The motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Assistant City Engineer Loney presented a status report on projects 93-11 thru 93-15 by Public Works and projects ?rojets Status 93-01 thru 93-08 being done by Consultants and the status by PW of 1994 projects 94-01 thru 94-11. City Manager Boyles reviewed the latest update memorandum and requested Council direction on January workshop topics. Council concurred that a presentation from representatives of the City of Eagan on how they have dealt with rapid growth in their community would be appropriate. Council also discussed contacting the Dakota Community to see if they would present a cultural mini session at the workshop instead of holding one this year. Another topic for discussion will be annexation as shown below. City Manager Boyles briefly discussed the petition for a prior~ood fence in Priorwood by residents. Fence Advisory Body appointments were discussed and Council directed City Manager Boyles to place them on the October 17 consent agenda. Councilmember Kedrowski requested that Council also consider annexation as a topic for the winter workshop and Winter the possibility of having someone from the County present to Workshop update them on the environmental concerns facing the County in the townships. -5- Prior Lake City Council Minutes October 3, 1994 10. 11. Discussion occurred on the need to update ordinance requirements with respect to burial of utility lines when road reconstruction takes place. Larry Anderson stated that he would be attending a joint meeting with Savage and Shakopee representatives to discuss ways to optimize the use of water being pumped from the Sheiley Quarry into the Minnesota River, and the possibility of sharing a water treatment plant. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. The next Council meeting will be Mond~ay, Oct ..ober 17/¢',/~994 Recording Secretary at 7:30 -6-