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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012192 RegularHERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL January 21, 1992 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Tuesday, January 21, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, Assistant Planner Garross, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the January 6, by Council. 1992 Council meeting were reviewed PRTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY. WHITE, TO APPROVE THE ~~e~ MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as Con~en~ follows: A~enda a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) J) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report Do~ Ca£ch. Consider Approval of December Building Report and 1991 Annual Report Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report Consider Approval of Resolution 92-02 Relating To the R3920! Proposed McKenna Sand and Gravel Mine Operation Consider Approval of Resolution 92-03 - A Resolution of Intent to Comply with Americans With Disabilities Act 0R9203 Consider Approval of Ordinance 92-03: Amending City Code B~dg. Code Sections 9-4-10 and 9-5-9 Consider Approval of Fourth Quarter Preliminary Budget Report Consider Approval of Resolution 92-05: Resolution Approving the Premise Permits for the Prior Lake Lions Club Councilmember Kedrowski stated that he would be abstaining from voting on Item (j). MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (j). 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 ! Ph. (612) 447-4230 ! Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council January 21, 1992 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. (Kedrowski abstained from item (j). The next order of business was: Introduction of New Librarian, Hilary Toren. Assistant city Manager Schmudlach gave a brief background on Ms. Toren and introduced her to the Council. Ms. Toren stated that she appreciated the friendly and helpful attitude of the citizens and city employees. She then invited everyone to drop by the library sometime to avail themselves of the many new books, videos and publications. The Council welcomed Ms. Toren to the community. The next order of business was: Presentation of Economic Development Committee 1991 Annual Report and 1992 Work Program. Assistant City Manager Kay Schmudlach introduced EDC Chairman Bob Barsness. Mr. Barsness noted that Dean Sutliff was in the audience. Mr. Sutliff is a candidate for a position on the Economic Development Committee. Chairman Barsness then presented the 1991 Annual Report and reviewed the 1992 Work Program with Council. Discussion occurred on various aspects of the Work Program including exploring economic development opportunities available to the City based on the Reservation's gaming businesses, and a recommendation by the EDC that a full time Economic Development Director position be explored as part of the Business/Office Park Marketing Plan. Council thanked Mr. Barsness and complimented the EDC for their accomplishments in 1991. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADOPT THE 1991 ANNUAL REPORT AND THE 1992 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WORK PROGRAM AS PRESENTED WITH ONE ADDITION AS NOTED RELATING TO THE RESERVATION/CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Wade Allison Variance Appeal. Wade Allison opened discussion by presenting his case for the variance appeal. Assistant City Planner Garross reviewed details of the Planning Commission's stipulations at the time permission for a variance was granted. Wade Allison discussed his request with regard to not tearing up a driveway to meet the stipulations mandated by the Planning Commission. Discussion occurred on a drainage problem with an adjoining neighbor, cost of removing the driveway and converting the area to green space. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO REAFFIRM THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENY THE VARIANCE APPEAL. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White, nays, Fitzgerald and Kedrowski, the motion carried. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council January 21, 1992 The next order of business was: Consider Administrative Plat and ~usta~son Variance Application for Harold Gustafson. Assistant City Admini~r~ Planner Garross presented an overhead map of the area and Piat discussed Mr. Gustafson's request. Discussion occurred on the splitting of the lots and the DNR's Shoreland Management Ordinance rulings in relation to City ordinances. No members of the audience spoke on this application. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE Admin. ADMINISTRATIVE PLAT DIVISION AND VARIANCES AS SUBMITTED SUBJECT Pia~ TO THE UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 17 BEING OBTAINED. Div. & Variance Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott~or and White, the motion passed unanimously. ~usta~on The next order of business was: Finalize Council Workshop Plans. City Manager Unmacht reviewed the proposed Workshop Agenda and discussion occurred on details of the agenda. Staff was directed to finalize plans. Topics discussed under Other Business is as follows: -- City Manager Unmacht reminded Council of the American Legion's Recognition dinner for the Police on January 22. -- City Manager Unmacht discussed the pending sale of Star DD Cable Cablevision to D. D. Cable Partners, Inc. and the actions of Parkner~ staff to process a cable franchise transfer. -- It was announced that a meeting to discuss snowmobile traffic Sno~- in Prior Lake would be held at City Hall on January 27. mobi/e Dennis Leff will conduct the meeting. ~eetin~ -- Councilmember White complimented staff for their 4th quarter budget report approved by Council under the consent agenda. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. for a closed session. The purpose of the closed session was to discuss Union negotiations with the Police Department. Present at the me~ting were: Mayor Police Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Kedrowskl, Scott andWhite, Negotiatio~ City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Discussion occurred. The next Council meeting will be Monday, February 3, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. by general consent of the Council.~ . ~~~~ ~ ~.vid J. Unmacht %/ ~~~nag~~ Dee Birch Recording Secretary