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Home My WebLink About050393 RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 3, 1993 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, May 3, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott, White, City Manager Boyles, Assistant City Manager Kuhlmann, Planning Director Graser, Public Works Director Anderson, Assistant City Engineer Loney, Finance Director Teschner, Administrative Intern Woodson, Acting City Attorney Rathke and Recording Secretary Birch. 1. Call To Order Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. 2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting The minutes of the April 19, 1993 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. Councilmember Scott had a question on page 2, Item #4, sixth sentence ..."will enlarge the facility to approximately 240,000 square feet .... " The question was whether the 240,000 square foot figure reflected the total footage of the entire building including the original structure or whether it was an additional 240,000 square feet. (On Tuesday, Staff discussed the figure with Bill Rudnicki who stated that the 240,000 square feet is in addition to the 140,000 square feet of the original structure, making a total of 380,000 square feet upon completion of the construction.) Consequently the minutes will be changed to reflect 380,000 square feet. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE ~~~ APRIL 19, 1993 MINUTES AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. 3. Consent Agenda: a) b) c) d) e) f) 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 ! Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid Consider Confirmation of Direction on Various Workshop Issues Consider Request by Lyle Bakken to Consolidate the B~k~ Pre Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of Lakefront Woods Proclamation Recognizing the Twentieth Anniversary of PiS L~e - the Prior Lake Players £ro~ ~oo~ Consider Approval of Clean Up Deposit for Outdoor Concerts Consider Cancellation of 1993 Spring Clean Up Program Outdoor £oncer~ 1993 Spr~ng £iean UP Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 3, 1993 Councilmembers requested that items (b) and (f) be removed for further discussion. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE , TO APPROVE THE Coa~Jea/: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a), (c), (d) and (e) Ap/~ou~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Presentations 4. Consider Approval of Resolution 93-25 AdOpting the. Americans With Disability Act Requirements - City Manager Boyles presented a short summary of the impact this legislation will have on various operations of the city. Administrative Intern Woodson then discussed various segments of the ADA requirements including: naming a coordinator of the program, establishment of a timeline and proposed action by staff to assure that the City will be in compliance with the federally mandated program. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVER$93-35 RESOLUTION 93-25 APPROVING .ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER KAY KUHLMANN AS THE OFFICIAL ADA COORDINATORAND THE TIMELINE FOR ADA TITLE II COMPLIANCE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, ScOtt and White, the motion passed unanimously. 5. Consider Appointments of Two Parks Advisory Committee Members - Mayor Andren reported that the Committee, consisting of City Manager Boyles, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Parks Advisory Chair Berens and Mayor Andren, interviewed six candidates of which two candidates were selected. The Committee recommended that Council appoint Sam Emond and Bob Rykken to the Parks Advisory Committee. Mayor Andren introduced sam Emond who was in the audience and on, behalf of the Council, commended all individuals for their willingness to give their time towards improving the city's park system. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE PARK ADVISORY SELECTION COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT SAM~dvL4o~ EMOND AND BOB RYKKEN TO THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A TWO YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1995. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion Passed unanimously. 6. Consider Approval of Resolution 93-24 Establishing Date and Bond Amount for Fire Station Referendum - City Manager Boyles gave a brief background on the process to date. Architect Paul Mickelberg of Boarman, Kroos, Pfister and Associates, provided information and overheads of the proposed fire station design, floor plans, landscaping plans, etc. for both Site A and Site B. Discussion occurred on project sco?e reductions, the option to install an opticon system in Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 3, 1993 traffic signals, emergency, police and fire vehicles. Council concurred that an opticon system could be installed at a later date as the need arises. Discussion occurred on a construction start and completion date. .Mr. Mickelberg stated that if the referendum passes it is anticipated that construction will begin in the Spring of 1994 with an estimated completion date of November, 1994. Finance Director Teschner discussed the establishment of an election date of June 22 and bond amount of $2,100,000 for the fire station referendum. Discussion occurred on the tax impact which would be approximately $28.00 per average household annually over a twenty year period. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE~$~3-2~ RESOLUTION 93-24 CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON $2,100,000~c~i°~ GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 1993 AND SETTING AN ELECTION DATE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1993. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. 7. Consider Approval of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Lone'Pine Golf Course - City Manager Boyles reported on the Liquor Committee's meeting and stated that the Liquor Committee recommended 'approval of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Lone Pine Golf Club, contingent upon a full year's fee being paid at the time of'license renewal in 1994. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI , TO APPROVE LOae ~iae THE ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE AND SUNDAY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE L~q~°r FOR LONE PINE GOLF CLUB SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT PAYING FORLic~~d A REGULAR ONE YEAR LICENSE FEE INSTEAD OF A PARTIAL LICENSE $~uf~ AT A PRORATED FEE AT THE TIME OF RENEWAL. O~ $~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Council's next action was to discuss Consent Agenda Item (f) which had previously been pulled 'for discussion: Consider Spring Clean Up Cancellation - Council discussed the issue, and concurred that the event should be considered for this Fall instead o~ Spring in order to allow staff time to up publicize the event recruit volunteers to help and 'obtain grant funding. Council directed staff to research the availability of grant funding, volunteers and request for a temporary inspector. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO POSTPONE THE SPRING CLEAN UP TO THE FALL SEASON AND TO RESEARCH THE¢2~ AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDING, RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEERS AND up HIRING OF A TEMPORARY INSPECTOR. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 3, 1993 8. Consider Approval of Final Plat for Woodrid~e Estates Second Addition and Resolution 93-26 Settln~ Forth Conditions - Horst Graser presented details of the final plat and discussed the trail system. Discussion occurred regarding the plat and the twelve contingencies, especially the section regarding pathways. Mr. Graser stated that in the future, all trails must be constructed contemporaneously with the streets so that buyers will be aware of their locations before purchasing a property. The construction of trails will be the developer's responsibility, and the City will reimburse them for the cost of trail development. Further discussion occurred regarding whether property owners will be made aware of trail sites adjacent to their property. City Manager Boyles stated that the City is in the process of proposing that trail areas and tot lots be indicated on all plats where trails are to be constructed. R$93-26 MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI TO ADOPT woo,.,e~ RESOLUTION 93-26 SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT FOR WOODRIDGE ESTATES SECOND~£~ ADDITION. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Assistant Engineer Loney addressed the Council with revisions to the Developer's Agreement, and noted that as ~er the new collector street fee policy, that excess right of way oversizing cost of $3,937.60 on Toronto Avenue had been added on page 1 and page 2 of Exhibit D MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI TO AUTHORIZE T~ EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR TRAIL CONSTRUCTION FROM THE CONSTRUCTION FUND AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER woo~~ TO SIGN THE DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. 9. Consider Approval of Prior Lake Development L.P. Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Resolution 93-27 Approvinq Adjustment to Prior Lake Year 2000 Urban Service Area - City Manager Boyles introduced the item' and~ turned the meeting over to Planning Director Graser who gave a brief synopsis of the Planning Commission's comments and' concerns; and discussed the comprehensive plan amendment to adjust the MUSA utilizing a land exchange and amending the comprehensive land use plan. Mr. Graser noted that property owners Bob Jeffers and Leo Vierling, and their representative Tom Foster, were present. Letters from Messrs. Vierling and Jeffers were entered into the record as opposing the City's proposal to designate a portion of their property as a land exchange to amend the comprehensive land use plan, although they support Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 3, 1993 the development of The Wilds. Graser presented overheads of the Jeffers, Vierling and The Wilds properties depicting topography, wetlands, wooded areas and proposed plans for development. DiscusSion occurred regarding the re-entry of the Jeffers and Vierling properties into the MUSA through the Year 2010 Plan. Attorney Robert Hoffman, 1500 NW. Financial Center, listed actions taken by Council to date considered as Part of the official record as legislative decisions taken by the Prior Lake City Council. The actions are incorporated in Resolution 93-27 and include the following: investment expectations, status of assessments and infrastructure on the particular parcels of land, whether or not there have been any past applications bY the property owners for urban services of any kind, draft of EAW and other factors relating to The Wilds, zoning and potential zoning, status of utilities, tax base, responsibility to the citizens, school distriCt and County regarding stabilizing or increasing the city's tax base, proximity of proposed development to existing urban development, the ability to create ~obs~within the city of Prior Lake, economic under utilization of properties within the urban service area and the history of that property, the factor of Green Acres and how it impacts the abilitY to tax properties for urban uses, the Comprehensive Plan as a guide and the proposal under consideration as being consistent with the Metropolitan Council's interim policies adopted in August, 1992, and consistent with .the December, 1991 Metropolitan Council report during the City's expansion of the urban area by 70 acres at which time the Metropolitan Council strongly urged the City to exchange land rather than expand. City Manager Boyles suggested two additions to the Resolution. Councilmember Fitzgerald requested that both property owners retain the right to develop land inside the MUSA. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-26 AS AMENDED AND INCORPORATING THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS DELINEATED IN RESOLUTION 93-01PC, SUBJECT TO REVIEW.BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. 10. Consider Approval of City Council Bylaw Revisions - City Manager Boyles reviewed the proposed amendment to ~ity Council Bylaws. Extensive discussion occurred on various aspects of the BylaWs, in particular, Section 1, item B and item C - 4; Section 2 - Item A; Section 4 - A-1 thru 8; Section 6 - Item D; Section 7, item H, paragraph 2; and Section 12. The City Attorney was requested to research and report back to the City Manager his findings with regard to Section 7, Item H - Roles at Meeting, and Section 12 - Reimbursement For Expenses. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 3, 1993 MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD TO APPROVE THE BYLAWS AS AMENDED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTORNEYS FINDINGS TO SECTION 7 AND 12 AS DISCUSSED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and Scott; nay by White. Motion carried. Consent Agenda Item (b) Discussion: Confirmation of City Council Direction From April 2 and 3 Workshop - Discussion occurred on the Workshop issues, Page 4, Fire Department cost effectiveness - Council concurred that "public safety and response time" should be added to the Fire Department Issues; on the Policy Statement regarding the Indian Community -- Council directed that the first paragraph last sentence which reads ..."as citizens of the metropolitan area".., should be changed to read: ....... the citizens of Prior Lake and the metropolitan area." city Manager Boyles stated that the Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, Bob Barsness, has requested additional time for Committee members to review the guidelines further. Council concurred that as a courtesy to the EDC they would defer action on the Economic Development Committee's Goals and Objectives until the May 17, 1993 Council meeting. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL AS DISCUSSED AT THE MAY 2 AND 3, 1993 WORKSHOP. Topics discussed under Other Business: City Manager Boyles reviewed his City Council Weekly Update. The City Attorney was added to the distribution list. Discussion occurred on the Lake Advisory Committee's request for a "No Wake" declaration due to high water conditions on the lake. Discussion occurred regarding the parking lot at Mystic Lake and ponding areas. Discussion occurred on a recent article in the Star Tribune with regard to an article on trade in lieu of taxes in exchange for a moratorium on gambling. Councilmember Fitzgerald suggested that the City encourage Senator Moe and the Mdewakanton Sioux Community to address these issues. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 3, 1993 Councilmember Fitzgerald submitted a news article regarding the relative cost benefit on urban versus rural lots. The next Council meeting will be Monday, May 17, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting~ 11:30 p.m. by general consent of the Council. De~VBirch Recording Secretary at