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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 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 ! Ph. (612) 447-4230 ! Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minutes of %ne Prior Lake City Council July 20, 1992 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. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council July 20, 1992 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 eit~ana,~e~r j De~ Birch Recording Secretary