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Home My WebLink About092192 RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL September 21, 1992 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, September 21, 1992 at 8:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, *Kedrowski, *Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht Public Works Director Anderson, Planning Director Graser, Parks ~ Recreation Director Mangan, 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 September 8, 1992 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE ~~~ MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and White, the motion carried. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as Coa~%~ 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 Permit Report Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report Consider Approval of Sewer & Water Connection Deadline Extensions For Kent Gilder, Robert Komorouski and Robert Scheeler Consider Approval of Agreement with Advance Resources, Inc. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) thru (g). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and White, the motion carried. *Councilmembers Kedrowski and Scott arrived at 8:43 p.m. due to the fact they were completing their service at the Info/Expo. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 21, 1992 The next order of business was: Presentation from Scott County HRA - Bill Jaffa. Mr. Jaffa introduced Mary Beth Onkka, Prior Lake HRA Commissioner, to the Council. Councilmembers welcomed Ms. Onkka. Jaffa presented details regarding the HRA Board and t~eir ~olicies, HUD subsidies, activities, and their funding and f~nanclng process. Mayor Andren and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Jaffa and Ms. Onkka for coming. The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Resolutions 92-29, 92-30 and 92-31 Authorizing Bond Refunds. Steve Mattson of Juran and Moody ~resented details of the three outstanding bond issues that are eligible for refunding and the cost savings that would be realized by the City in refinancing the bonds. 'Outstanding principal obligations for each are: Bond Issue #1: $425,000; Bond Issue #2:$860,000 and Bond Issue #3: $175,000. By refunding these bond issues, the City will realize an estimated savings of $54,568.74. A short discussion occurred regarding the refinancing, expected interest savings, cost, and timing of the action. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE R392-2g RESOLUTION 92-29 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $425,000 $~e o~ GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF 1992. ~gBoad~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED WHITE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION RS 92-30 92-30 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $860,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF 1992B, AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE ~ORe~u~ PAYMENT THEREOF. Boad~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE R$92-3! RESOLUTION 92-31 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $175,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF 1992A, AND LEVYING A TAX & FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. Bo,ui~ ~992, Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Receive Staff Report on "The Wilds" Project and Presentation of Leqal Service and Escrow Agreements. City Manager Unmacht reviewed~ the purpose of the presentation and the order in which the issues would be given and stated that because City Attorney Kessel could not attend the meeting that the Legal Service and Escrow Agreements would not be considered at this time. The Council and audience viewed a video presented by The Wilds representatives. Legal counsel, Bob Hoffman, discussed the EAW process with respect to the Metropolitan Council's review authority on "The Wilds" application, the Council's role in acting on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet, and the results of the September 21 meeting with the Metropolitan Council's Community Development Committee. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 21, 1992 Planner Graser discussed the relationship between the Zoning and Comprehensive Plan as it relates to The Wilds EAW. Discussion occurred on the amended policy of the Comprehensive Plan, the Water Resources Management Plan, the Rural Service Area Policy Amendment and other issues related to The Wilds development. City Manager Unmacht stated the full Metropolitan Council meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24 at which time they will formalize their EAW comments. The Prior Lake City Council has at least three working days after the comments have been made to act upon the EAW and ten days after the submittal of the textual Comprehensive P1 an Amendment to act. There fore, Unmacht recommended that the Council hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 30 to consider an EAW declaration and to receive staff and legal counsel's reactions to all of the findings of the various agencies involved and to act on a grading permit at that Tke meeting. Further discussion occurred on the Water Resource W2~W~ Management Plan and the Rural Service Area Policy Amendment. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT THE Comp COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RI~ PLAN AS PRESENTED. ~~~t Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott ~~ and White, the motion passed unanimously. R~o~c~ MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE RURAL SERVICE AREA POLICY R~ AMENDMENT. $~vic~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott ~o2/c~ and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED .BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE DATE Spec. OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 5.00 P.M. TO HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ~e~t~z~ TO ACT ON ISSUES WITH RESPECT TO "THE WILDS" PROPOSED GOLF COURSE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott The next order of business was: Consider the 1993-1997 Capital Improvement Program. City Manager Unmacht summarized the process to date. Resident Ron Rasmussen, 6883 Hillcrest Avenue, addressed the Council regarding concerns they have regarding the Ponds Athletic Park which includes water run off, dust, un-mowed areas, gravel runoff from the road onto their lawns and theft of articles by persons using the park. Other residents were in the audience and supported Mr. Rasmussen's statements. The group urged the Council to make the Ponds Athletic Park a high priority within the CIP. Discussion occurred regarding paving of the road and parking lot, the use of a security gate at the entrance, water run off and other issues. Council concurred that staff should evaluate and make comments regarding a possible short term solution until funds permitted more extensive improvements. The Council thanked the residents for voicing their concerns. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 21, 1992 Additional discussion occurred on other segments of the proposed CIP. Mayor Andren stated that she would like staff to look into the safety issue of traffic on Five Hawks Avenue north of Cates Street. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT THE 1~3-97 1993-1997 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AS SUBMITTED. Cap2~/ Ymt>~ovem~.r~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott ~o~m and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 10:45 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider Recommendation on Space and Staffing Needs Analysis. City Manager Unmacht discussed the Interview Team's selection process in determining which of the eleven firms interviewed would be best qualified to meet the needs of the City. The Team consisting of Councilmember Kedrowski, David Unmacht, Bill Mangan, Steve Schmidt and Kay Schmudlach recommended that Council approve the firm of Boarman, Kroos, Pfister and Associates to conduct the Space and Staffing Needs Analysis. A short discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED SCOTT, TO APPROVE BOARMAN, KROOS, PFISTER AND ASSOCIATES AS THE ARCHITECT FIRM TO DO THE Kaoo~, SPACE AND SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING NEEDS ANALYSIS AT A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $16,000. THE FUNDS FOR THE STUDY WILL BE FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott The next order of business was: Continue Discussion of Landscape L~uf~c~pe Ordinance 92-10. Discussion occurred on various segments of the proposed ordinance. Greg Kopischke, Westwood Planning , was ~2-10 present to discuss the purpose and details of the ordinance and answer Council's questions. Extensive discussion occurred on the tree requirement, percentage of cost for landscaping that could be expected to be absorbed by the developer and other related details. Councilmembers went through the Ordinance and raised specific questions to be addressed by staff. Council directed staff to revise the wording in areas and separate the downtown development area from other areas within the city and bring back to Council for further discussion. The next order of business was: Consider Bids For Project 92-12 Holly Circle. Public Works Director Anderson discussed the bids and recommended Council not accept them due to the excessive dollars for the construction of the project, and suggested that the project be submitted for bids again in the Spring. Anderson discussed the project in detail and suggested possible methods to partially fund the project such as asking the developer to share some of the costs. A short discussion followed as to whether or not the project was necessary. Anderson stated that it was needed to improve the City's water quality. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 21, 1992 MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE RS 92-32 RESOLUTION 92-32 REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR HOLLY CIRCLE Ho~ C~c IMPOUNDMENT STRUCTURE. ~e~c/ia~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Recommendation from Planning Commission Interview Committee. City Manager Unmacht discussed the process used by the Interview Committee in coming up with a recommendation to fill one vacancy from a list of ten candidates. The Committee consisted of Mayor Andren, Councilmember Kedrowski and City Manager Unmacht and their recommendation was to appoint Allen Greenfield to the Planning Commission. A short discussion occurred regarding the position. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPOINT ~a~ie/d ALLEN GREENFIELD TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH HIS TERM P.6. BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1992 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1994. App,. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Topics discussed under Other Business were as follows: -- City Manager Unmacht announced that the Centennial Plaza dedication is tentatively scheduled for October 24, 1992 at City Hall. -- Mayor Andren noted that she had received a letter from the City of Burnsville inviting City officials to attend a meeting to be held on October 1 at Burnsville City Hall at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 1-35W construction. -- Discussion occurred on the additional used car lot located in the downtown area and standards for this type of business. The next Council meeting will be Monday, October 1, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:35 a.m. by general consent of the Council. ~ ,~.~~ ~ '~~~a~e~'a~~ D~ Birch Recording Secretary