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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040593 RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL April 5, 1993 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, April 5, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Kedrowski, Scott, White, City Manager Boyles, Assistant City Manager Kuhlmann, Director of Public Works Anderson, Assistant Planner Garross, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Councilmember Fitzgerald was absent. 1. Call to Order Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the March 15, 1992 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. Councilmember Scott noted that on ~age 5, paragraph 6, third line...concurred that there is is unnecessary ...... should have read: .... concurred that it is unnecessary ....... MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE ~~~ MARCH 16, 1992 COUNCIL MINUTES AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald absent. Scott and 3. Consent Agenda a) Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid b) Consider Approval of Centennial Audit c) Consider Approval of Proclamation for Health Declaring April 24 as Health Fair Day in the City of Prior Lake d) Consider Approval of Resolution 93-17 Authorizing Conveyance of Certain Tax Forfeiture Lands) MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (d). upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald absent. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 5, 1993 4. Consider Administrative Land Division and Variance From John Mahoney - Deb Garross presented an overhead of the site and discussed details of the request for land division variance. One comment was received regarding the grading from adjacent neighbors and the DNR. Ms. Garross also noted that the RLS process on this property is similar to previous requests for land division variances. Applicant John Mahoney addressed the Council briefly on the issue. Discussion occurred regarding access location and traffic patterns. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAND DIVISION AND VARIANCE FOR JOHN MAHONEY AS REQUESTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald absent. 5. Consider Approval of Consulting Engineer Contract - Public Works Director Anderson discussed the ~el~ction process used by the selection committee in reviewing bids for the Consulting Engineer Contract. Anderson also reviewed sections of the contract and presented overheads on the projects which the Engineer Consultants services will be used. Council discussed whether or not to consider the contract due to the short time allotted for review. City Manager Boyles explained that the provisions of the contract are similar to previous Consulting Engineer contracts approved by Council and that the key Issue is the selection of a Consulting Engineering firm. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH MAIER STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENTS Upon a vote taken, aye.s by Andren, Kedrowski, White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald absent. Scott and 6. Consider Kniqhts of Columbus Request for Premise Permit to Conduct Pulltab Gambling at O'Malley's On Main - Councilmember Kedrowski removed himself from the discussion and left the meeting. City Manager Boyles introduced the issue and read the three ordinance conditions to be met before approval of a premise permit could be considered. One of the three conditions remains to be verified - principle location - and that to date, the Knights of Columbus have been unable to furnish proof to this effect. Tom Vogel, Grand Knight, president of the Council, stated that Wayne Johnson has been the Treasurer (last 3 or 4 years) and described the structure of the organization. Vogel also stated that they have rented and opened an office in the building next to O'Malleys on Main (the Gallion Building). This meets the third condition of principle location. Discussion occurred on the process used by the City in ; -- determining the Knights of Columbus s eligibility and the term of their lease. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 5, 1993 Discussion occurred regarding the .office lease and the terms of the approval. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RS 93-20 RESOLUTION 93-20 AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A PREMISE PERMIT Kai~u~ TO CONDUCT PULLTAB GAMBLING AT O'MALLEY'S ON MAIN, CONTINGENT o~ UPON THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRESENTING A COPY OF A MINIMUM ONE YEAR OFFICE LEASE INDICATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A ¢o2~mb~ PRINCIPLE LOCATION WITHIN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE TO THE CITY ~4mb22a~ ATTORNEY FOR REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE. ~e~L~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald absent. A short recess was called. · The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. and Kedrowski returned to the meeting. Councilmember Conduct Public Hearinq to Discuss $250,000 Economic Recovery Application - Mayor Andren called the public hearing to order at 8:45 p.m. and read the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on March 22 and 29, 1993. Assistant City Manager Kuhlmann addressed the Council and discussed the purpose of the $250,000 grant which will be used to stimulate development of the business park by assisting in relocation of interested companies. Ms. Kuhlmann discussed the status of the application and the need for commitment from businesses ~nterested in relocating to the office park. Council requested clarification regarding the agreement dealing specifically with current negotiations between the City and an interested business. Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, Bob Barsness, addressed the Council and stated that the grant is part of the package to assist in the relocation. Discussion occurred on the wording of Resolution 93-19. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO ACCEPT THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY GRANT APPLICATION AND DIRECT STAFF TO MAKE THE SUBMISSION TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-19 AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald absent. The meeting adjourned for the purpose of conducting an Economic Development meeting. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. 8. Consideration of City Policies: - Public Works Director Anderson discussed the two policies regarding the following: Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 5, 1993 a. Erosion Control - Inspection in Private Development - Anderson first discussed the policy for erosion control which include modifying specifications for test drilling to incorDorate developer's request. Calculation of escrow amounts and procedure for incorporation of the policy. A short discussion occurred £o~oi MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE EROSION CONTROL POLICY AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION OF PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AS PRESENTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Fitzgerald D~v. absent. Pro~c~. Po~c~ 9. Conduct Public Hearing For Circle and Forest Oaks, First Addition, Sewer and Water Project; Continue to 8:00 p.m. May 17 - Mayor Andren called the Public Hearing to order at 9:05 p.m. and read the public hearing published in the Prior Lake American on February 22 and March 1, 1993. City Manager Boyles announced staff is requesting that the public hearing be continued to May 17 at 8:00 p.m. due to the fact that all necessary materials had not been received from the developer. 0~ Interested residents who live outside the 500 foot radius notification area were present and requested an explanation of some of the details. Public Works Director Anderson discussed the project Quit Claim Deed. He stated that an assessment agreement had been reached between residents and the developer which provides for a reduced levy. Anderson explained that through the subdivision process notification of residents regarding a public hearing is normally only sent to those property owners located within 500 feet of where the subdivision will occur. A short discussion occurred regarding access. Council concurred with the continuation to May 17. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI , TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAY 17 AT 8:05 P.M. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott and 10. Consider Approval of Landscape Plans for County Road 42 Improvements - Public Works Director Anderson showed photographs taken at Rutgers and Highway 42 depicting evergreens vs sumac landscaping. Anderson discussed the County's plans for Phase 3 of County Road 42 improvements. After receiving City Manager Boyles' letter to Engineer Brad Larson, the County reinstated Phase 3 for completion in 1993. Anderson then reviewed the areas where the improvement will occur in 1993, discussed traffic control, signalization plans and landscape design. Cost of the landscape design, turn Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 5, 1993 lanes, location of bicycle paths, types of grasses and shrubbery were also discussed. Discussion occurred on an informational meeting to be held for residents along the proposed improvement site for the purpose of determining their desires regarding landscaping. City Manager Boyles suggested that the City's ordinance regarding height of grasses to be discussed at the informational meeting. No further action was necessary until after the informational meeting. City Attorney Kessel recommended that Council ratify the action of the Economic Development Committee. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO RATIFY THE ACTION OF THE EDA ON THE CONTRACT FOR DEED FOR THE ADELMANN PROPERTY PURCHASE. ~o~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald absent. 11. Topics discussed under other business were: Patty Kennedy from School District 719 addressed the Council regarding a Resolution of support regarding Community Values in the School District. Ms. Kennedy, a Prior Lake resident for 12 years, discussed a proposed program for the purpose of implementing Community Values to prevent violence and cited the success of Chaska and other communities in using this method of instilling values and positive attitudes within a community. Discussion occurred regarding success of the program Chaska. Council concurred that they were interested in this program and would pursue it further by attending the informational meetings to be held in April. a) Official Receipt of Letter from James Space, Jr. - Mr. Space requested that his letter become part of the minutes regarding the location of his land next to the City property near the Wagon Bridge. b) As an addendum to the Agenda, Public Works Director Anderson discussed Resolution 93-16 which Council RS 93-16 had approved previously contingent upon the acquisition of the Waterfront Passage Business Park Land and Council Review. The purpose of this item was to discuss the agreement and to verify to Council that the contingencies had been met. The Council concurred that the contingency had been removed and the resolution should be implemented. City Manager Boyles commended the Council for their focused attention to agenda items at the workshop. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 5, 1993 In another addendum to the Agenda, City Manager Boyles discussed position of a full time secretary for the Building Inspection Dept which had been discussed at the Council Workshop. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE AUTHORIZE FULL TIME SECRETARIAL POSITION NOT TO EXCEED $15,500 FROM CONTINGENCY FUND. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald absent. In an additional addendum to the agenda, discussion occurred on a Resolution from Apple Valley regarding the Orfield Bill - Councilmember White discussed aspects of the bill. Mayor Andren read the Resolution to the Council. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-18 AND DIRECTED STAFF TO SEND TO REPRESENTATIVE KELSO AND SENATOR JOHNSTON. 'RS 93-18 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald absent. The next Council meeting will be Monday, April 19, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. , rne~t at 10: 10 There being no further business the meeting adjou p.m. by general consent of the Council. ~ ~1/ _ Dee Birch Recording Secretary