HomeMy WebLinkAbout072092 RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
July 20, 1992
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular
session on Monday, July 20, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmember~ Fitzgerald,
Kedrowski, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, 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 July 6, 1992 Council meeting were reviewed by
Council.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE JULY
6, 1992 COUNCIL 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: Consider Approval of the Consent
Agenda, Items (a) thru (g) as follows:
a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
b) Consider Approval of Budget Report
c) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report T~e~uA
d) Consider Approval of Animal Warden's Report Dog
e) Consider Approval of Building Report B/d~. Rp~.
f) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report ~2~e &
g) Consider Approval of Non-Intoxicating Liquor License Liq. Lic.
Request of Kevin Hafferman For Softball Tournament on 3.2
July 25 and 26, 1992
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE 66W$~
CONSENT AGENDA, ITEMS (a) THRU (g).
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was: Discussion With Fire Department
officials on Status of Fire Hall Referendum and Equipment$£~
Acquisition Plans. City Manager Unmacht provided background on
discussions and actions which have occurred to date. Fire Chief
Borchardt discussed the Fire Department needs for building s~a~e,
equipment and personnel. Discussion occurred on obtaIning
additional volunteer fire personnel from the north side of the
community, conducting research on available property on the
north side for a building location, the cost and benefit analysis
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of retaining the fire and rescue contracts with Credit River and
Spring Lake Townships and the possible need for two fire
stations. After discussion, the Council, by general consensus,
agreed with the Department's recommendation to delay the fall
referendum, authorized the Fire Department to proceed with plans
to begin the equipment purchase process and to gather information
on available property located on the north side of the City and
property on the east side adjacent to C.R. 21 for future fire
hall sites. City Manager Unmacht discussed the decision to delay
holding a referendum until a space and needs study can be
completed.
The next order of business was: Presentation of Status Report
on City Projects. City Manager Unmacht presented an update on
the status of the following city projects:
Budget Calendar (Workshop) - Council discussed possible Bad~
dates to hold the workshop. A tentative date of August Wo~op
24 was chosen. Copies of the 1993 Budget Calender were
distributed to Councilmembers.
Eurasian Watermilfoil - a short discussion occurred on
the results of the 1992 treatments which appear to have
been successful according to Watershed Board
spokespersons.
Comprehensive Plan - Handouts were distributed regarding
the draft orderly annexation plan and the SMSC joint Comp
relations plan. A short discussion occurred on the~
Comprehensive Plan process.
"The Wil~s" Project - A short update on the progress of
this project and an announcement of the open house
scheduled for Tuesday, July 21 was presented. A
discussion occurred on plans for a transportation study
and on the hiring of a legal consultant to assist the
City in the Comprehensive plan process.
Business/Office Park Status - Discussion occurred on
the progress of the Business and Industrial Standards
which will be drafted for future Council action.
Super Valu (Special Meeting) - Unmacht distributed a¢O~U~
letter from Lyle Fuller requesting a special Council
meeting for July 27 to review and approve their final
plat and developer's agreement. Council concurred that
a special meeting could be held on July 27 at 6:30 p.m.
immediately after the joint meeting with the School
Board.
Carriage Hills - Discussion occurred on the status of
this development with the grading work to begin within
few days.
Westbury Ponds - Unmacht stated that the concept drawing
had been received by the Planning Department along with
a request for a rezoning and Comprehensive Plan
amendment. Concerns were expressed regarding traffic
problems which may result from the development.
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Staff will be meeting on Wednesday, July 23 to discuss
this proposed development.
Capital Improvement Program - Unmacht stated that staff
is in the process of drafting the CIP for presentation
to the Council in the near future.
Shoreland Management Ordinance - discussion occurred on Sho~e2anH
the time frame and importance for completion. Council O~d.
expressed a desire to begin their evaluation of this
ordinance.
Planning Commission Appointment - Mary Ellen Wells has ~l~mu~
resigned and an announcement is being run in the Prior ¢o~.
Lake American soliciting volunteers. By general
consensus a committee was selected to interview the
applicants. The committee will consist of Mayor
Andren, Councilmember Kedrowski and City Manager
Unmacht.
Term Limit Policy - a brief update was provided.
Financial Management Goals - Unmacht reported that staff
has been working on developing financial goals for debt
financing, capital financing, revenue sources and
expenditure levels.
Breckner Letter - Unmacht discussed the letter from Ron
Breckner regarding his concerns about possible plans the
DNR may have for a boat launch at the marina. A short
discussion occurred on Council's reaction to whether or
not the DNR will purchase the facility for another
public access.
Watzl Letter and Watzl Agreement - A short discussion
occurred regarding the Watzl letter concerning a permit
for the Ski Club to use Lakefront Park as a launching
site for their practice sessions. Council requested
that staff investigate the allegations that the Club is
going into the milfoil designated areas.
Others - Unmacht announced that an RTB breakfast meeting
would be held on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 a.m.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be Monday,
August 3, 1992 at 7:30 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
9:10 p.m. by general consent of the CouncJll. ~ ·
~.vid J.'Unmac~t
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De~ Birch
Recording Secretary