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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120594 RegularMINUTES 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.. 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, Scott and Schenck, the motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: a. c, d, e, Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Accepting of Feasibility Study and Calling for a Public Hearing on 1995 Capital Improvement Projects. Consider Approval of Change Order #1, Project 94-01, Prior South Improvements. Consider Award of Bid for Fire Station Audio Visual, Video and Audio Systems. 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). Minutes Invoices RS 94-61 Feas. Study for 1995 CIP Prior South Improv. Bid for Fire Station Audio Visual Betty Scherer Green Hghts Attn. Consent Agenda 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN E(~AL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Prior Lake City Council Minutes December 5, 1994 Sa 1 Upon a vote taken, yeas by Andren, Greenfield Kedrowski, Scott and Schenck, the motion passed unanimously. 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. S. Harry Klenke, President of the P.L.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. 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. Library Board Rep. Mary Knowlton PLAY plaque to BM Public Hearing Vacation of Drainage & Utility easement~ Prior South Prior South Vacation PH Adjourn -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. Parks Adv. Comm. Recommend for future park Tril land Acquisition and funding Tabled Street Lighting -3- Prior Lake City Council Minutes December 5, 1994 Si 1 A short recess was called, The meeting reconvened at 9:51 P.M. 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. 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. A-1 and C-1 Zoning Ordinance revision to redefine A-1 and C-1 zor Consent Agenda item (a) Betty Scherer Assessment REfund -4- Prior Lake City Council Minutes December 5, 1994 10, MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY GREENFIELD, TO TABLE ACTION ON THIS ITEM AND DIRECTED STAFF TO RESEARCH THEIR RECORDS WITH REGARD TO THIS MATrER 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE 11. M12594.WRT ADJOURNMENT- There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. The next Council meeting will be/~/Truth in Taxation meeting on Wednesday~l~)ecem~)~!r 7, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. ~..(,~ '~ Rocordin[ Socrota~ -5-