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Home My WebLink About051892 RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 18, 1992 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, May 18, 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, Planning Director Graser, Director Public Works Anderson, Assistant City Engineer Loney, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Acting City Attorney Rathke, 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 May 4, 1992 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE ~iau/~ MAY 4, 1992 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as follows: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report Consider Approval of Building Report Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Consider Approval of 1991 Financial Report Consider Approval of Cigarette License For Gateway Wine and Spirits Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE Rp~. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (g). 6on~n~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott A~nda and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Presentation by Executive ~VTA Director Beverley Miller on the Minnesota Valley Transit D~c~o~.~ Authority (MVTA). Ms. Miller presented proposed goals which ~po~ included discussion on the Implementation and Operation Plan, Expanded Downtown Service, County Road 42 Corridor, Budget and Park and Ride Lot Study. Ms. Miller also discussed the proposed 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 ! Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER expanded route service pilot program for the summer beginning June 15 and plans to publicize the program. Ms. Miller answered several questions posed by Council. Councilmembers thanked Ms. Miller for attending and for the MVTA update. The next order of business was: Consider Action to conduct a City Space Facilities Study. City Manager Unmacht briefly reported on the informal consensus of the City Council with respect to the Police Department's request. Police Chief Powell discussed the needs of his department for additional space for personnel and other requirements. A short discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF THE COMMUNITY ROOM TO OFFICE AND STORAGE SPACE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE CONTINGENCY FUND ~or ALLOCATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,000 TO PAY FOR THE Po/ice EXPENSE FOR THE CONVERSION. Dep£. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott A short discussion occurred on a City-wide facilities study as identified in the 1992-1996 Capital Improvement Program. Council directed Unmacht to prepare a Request For Proposal (RFP) on the study. ~$92-18 The next order of business was: Conduct Public Hearing on the Dev~lopm~ Formation of Development District #2 - Consider Resolution 92-18. D2~c~t Mayor Andren called the public hearing to order at 8:15 p.m. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach discussed the steps required by#2 the State before a City can utilize Tax Increment Financing. The approval of the development district would provide the framework to proceed with specific TIF projects in the future. A short discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO RESOLUTION 92-18 ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT #2. APPROVE RS 92-18 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO CLOSE THE RH PUBLIC HEARING. 6/o~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Kay Schmudlach and John Fitzgerald gave a brief update on the0~c status of property negotiations regarding the ~roposed Business/Office Park site. Ms. Schmudlach also discussed possible Community Development grant funding being available to the City from NSP, and also stated that a process has been initiated for developing a consensus on the industrial park zoning standards. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 18, 1992 The next order of business was: Consider Resolution 92-12 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Project 92-11. Assistant City Engineer Loney discussed proposed plans for a five foot concrete sidewalk along Franklin Trail and gave a brief background on the City's trail plans and the construction process. Parks Director Mangan discussed differences in safety and usage between a five foot sidewalk and an eight foot bituminous trail. Director of Public Works Anderson discussed the reasons why a five foot sidewalk is proposed and the possible need for the installation of a bituminous bike path in the future along Franklin Trail. A short discussion on these items occurred. 92-12 MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE R$92-12 RESOLUTION 92-12 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT 92-11. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. /carriage The next order of business was: Consider Preliminary Plat Hi//~ Approval of Carriage Hills. City Manager Unmacht outlined the procedures to be followed during the ~rocess. Warren Israelson, developer of Carriage Hills Subdivision, addressed the Mayor and Council and presented maps indicating wetlands, trees, placement of walking paths, streets and lots and discussed his plans for the subdivision, approximate costs of homes, density and other features of the subdivision. Israelson responded to the neighborhood petition which was circulated on the development. City Planner Graser briefly outlined the background of the process, requirements according to code, the area implications of the subdivision and the recently legislated Wetland Conservation Act as it applies to this plat. Assistant City Engineer Loney discussed storm water quality requirements, wetland issues and plat design of straight roads. Parks Director Mangan commented on the trails and parks proposed within the plat and 'how they would relate to the city's overall Parks and Trail plans. Greg Larson presented the Council a signed petition from concerned residents which Mayor Andren requested be entered into the record. The following residents who were present at the meeting also voiced their concerns with regard to density, design, streets, wetlands and affect on adjacent property: Greg Larson 15079 Manitou Road E. K. Whiting 14897 Manitou Road Allen Greenfield 15702 Island View Road Mary Ann whiting 14897 Manitou Road Obert Tufte 14937 Manitou Road Leo Vierling 14092 Eagle Creek Avenue Mayor Andren explained in detail the City's review authority and role in approving subdivision applications. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 18, 1992 Kathe Abrams, 14877 Manitou Road, urged the neighbors and Mr. Israelson to meet for the purpose of negotiating a compromise agreeable to all parties, and Kim Wahl, 15218 Fairbanks Trail NW, inquired about the notification process and who is supposed to be notified in instances where a development of this magnitude is being considered. Discussion occurred. Extensive discussion occurred regarding various details and technical aspects of the subdivision. Councilmembers questioned Israelson and City staff on various details of the subdivision. General consensus of the Council was to express concern over the design of the western portion of Blocks 1, 2 and 3 and urged Israelson to consider the possibilities for re-configuration of that portion of the plat. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO POSTPONE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CARRIAGE HILLS SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT UNTIL DATE CERTAIN (MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1992) AT 8:30 P.M. 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 12:20 a.m. The next order of business was: Second Consideration of Variance Appeal for Crown CoCo, Inc. Councilmember White withdrew from articipation on this item due to a possible conflict of nterest. City Manager Unmacht reviewed the history of this issue and introduced Mr. Dave Miller, Crown CoCo representative. Mr. Miller stated that the position of Crown CoCo with respect to the Council discussion and action on March 16 is to remove only the Kerr-Magee (K.M.) sign. Staff noted that this proposal would make the business not in compliance with the ordinance. A short discussion occurred. C~otz~ CoCO MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, ACCEPT THE PLANNING V~~ce COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND TO DENY THE VARIANCE APPLICATION App2ic~ion DUE TO LACK OF DEMONSTRATED HARDSHIP. Upon a vote taken, motion carried. during the voting. ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald and Scott. The White abstained and Kedrowski was not present Topics discussed under Other Business: -- LMC Annual Conference June 9 thru 12. City Manager Unmacht~ stated that anyone interested in attending should contact him or Dee for reservations. -- Staff Update on MnDOT Meeting on Highway 13. Kay Schmudlach reported on their meeting with Terry Humbert of MnDOT where they were told that construction on Highway 13 would be delayed another year which would make it 1996. Staff is in the process of investigating to see if this can be changed. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 18, 1992 -- Councilmember Kedrowski inquired about comments on the Donor Catalog, and also had a question about a letter accompanying the Financial Report. Unmacht to check into details on the letter. -- Larry Anderson reported that the Scott County Board would be having a presentation on Tuesday, May 26 to discuss the extension of County Road 21 from County Road 42 to the new County Road 18 interchange. The next Council meeting will be Monday, Monday, June 1, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m. by general consent of the Council. acht ' Dee Birch Recording Secretary