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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100892 RegularES MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, October 5, 1992 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, October 5, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, Assistant Planner Garross, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Acting Mayor White called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. It was noted that Mayor Andren would be late because she was delivering a Homecoming Proclamation at the High School. The minutes of the September 21, 1992 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 21, 1992 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by 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) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Consultant Agreement With Boarman,~oe~ma~ Kroos, Pfister and Associates Consider Approval of Legal Services and Escrow Agreement 6~cao~ For Wilds Project Consider Approval of Release of Easement Within Costello's Addition ~dd~' MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) thru (d). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott and The next order of business was: Present Certificate of Appreciation to Tony Anderson. Parks and Recreation Director caie Mangan commented on Tony's excellent service on the Parks ~ppaeci Advisory Committee and stated that the reason Tony is resigning is due to a conflict in meeting dates with another civic roa~ organization in which he is an officer. Acting Mayor White presented Anderson with a Certificate of Appreciation, and on 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 October 5, 1992 behalf of the entire Council thanked Mr. Anderson for his willingness to serve the community on the Parks Advisory Committee. Anderson thanked the Council. The next order of business was: Consider Rezoning Application For Westbury Ponds. Acting Mayor White called the public hearing to order. This item had been tabled at the September 8, 1992 Council meeting in order to address the rezoning of the entire property. Assistant Planner Garross presented a map of the area under discussion and discussed Ordinance 92-11 which amends the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance 83-06 amending the zoning classification of legally described property from B-3 General Business to R-1 Urban Residential and an Area of C-1 Conservation to R-1. Mr. Robert Smith spoke on behalf of the developer in support of the rezoning application. (For further detail, please refer to Council Meeting on September 8, 1992.) No further discussion occurred. (Mayor Andren arrived at 7:45 p.m. ) MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE OR 92-~! ORDINANCE 92-11 AMENDING THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE 83-06 CONTINGENT UPON METROPOLITAN COUNCIL APPROVAL. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Fire E.q~.ipment Bids. City Manager Unmacht reviewed the purpose this item and introduced Fire Chief Borchardt. Borchardt Bids discussed the bid process, type of equipment considered for purchase and pu_r~ose of the eguipment. Borchardt stated that this is the first major equIpment purchase the Prior Lake Fire Department has made since 1984 and that the equipment will enable them to fight fires more effectively and safely. A short discussion occurred regarding the bids. Councilmember Fitzgerald inquired as to the status of his request for a report on the expense versus the income of servicing the townships. Staff will contact Fitzgerald to discuss his request in more detail. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO AWARD THE BID OF Bid~ $462,556.00 TO CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS, INC FOR A HEAVY RESCUE ~oa SQUAD UNIT FOR $218,542.00 AND A FIRE TRUCK PUMPER FOR ~i~ $244,014.00. ~uipme~ 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 8:10 p.m. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council October 5, 1992 The next order of business was: Consider Committee Appointments. City Manager U.nmacht went through the list of appointments and discussed various details relating to the committees. A short discussion occurred on the issue of a citizen serving on more than one committee or commission. Although not unanimous, general consent of the Council was that individuals should serve on only one committee at a time. This position was based on the fact that there are limited positions available, with many interested people willing to serve. Piannin MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE_ APPOINTMENT OF DAVE WUELLNER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TW~°mmi~i¢ YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1994. Appoint- Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short discussion occurred on the role of the Planning Commission Interview Committee and Council concurred that Bob Underferth should be appointed to the Economic Development Committee. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE 6D¢ APPOINTMENT OF RACHAEL VAN DEN BOOM, RAY LEMLEY AND JERE PHILLIPS Appoin£- TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TWO YEAR TERM men£s EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1994; BOB UNDERFERTH TO A TWO YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE FROM OCTOBER 1, 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1994; JIM HILL TO A ONE YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993; AND BOB BARSNESS TO A TWO YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1994. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVE MORAN TO THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A TWO YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, Comm. 1994. App£. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Discussion occurred on contacting individuals who had expressed an interest in the Planning Commission with regard to their interest (if any) in serving on the Parks Advisory Committee. Staff was directed to contact those individuals and advertise for the available Parks Advisory Committee Positions. The sunset law was also discussed and Council concurred that the sunset law should be eliminated from the Bylaws of the Parks Advisory Committee. City Manager Unmacht was directed to prepare an amendment to their Bylaws and place on the October 19 agenda for action. Appointments to the Parks Advisory Committee will also be considered on October 19. The next order of business was: Consider O'Mally's On Main Grand Opening Request. City Manager Unmacht stated that the applicants had withdrawn their request and had found other alternatives to closing off Main Street. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council October 5, 1992 Topics discussed under other business were: AMM candidates position letter/survey - a discussion occurred on whether the City should interview candidates for state office with regard to their knowledge of issues affecting municipalities. No action was taken. -- City Manager Unmacht commented briefly on the three SearcA Management Search Firms bein. ~ considered. The firms £irm discussed were: Personnel Decisions, Inc.; Public Management Consultants; and the Jim Brimeyer Group. A short discussion occurred. -- Kay Schmudlach discussed the dedication ceremony planned for the Centennial Bricks and the Time Capsule. Council concurred that October 24 at 9:00 a.m. would be acceptable. -- Discussion occurred regarding the appointment of an acting City Manager. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPOINT KAY Appoin~ SCHMUDLACH AS ACTING CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 26, men£ 1992 UNTIL A NEW CITY MANAGER IS HIRED. o~ Ka~ Kuhimann Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, a~ Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Acting -- A short discussion occurred regarding the State right-of-way ¢i~ and ownership of the small parcel of land adjacent to C.R. 21~na~er and the west side of State Highway 13. Staff will research this issue and report back to Council. -- A short discussion occurred on the VFW's request for the City to look into the property presently being used as a parking lot by the VFW and possible uses for the property. -- Discuss Ideas for Workshop Agenda Set For October 12, 1992. City Manager Unmacht discussed topics for this Workshop and Council concurred that they would have a special meeting instead of a workshop and at this meeting they would would receive a presentation from Marianne Whiting on her citizen's group recommendations on the Prior Lake Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance; Discuss the Shoreland Management Ordinance with Steve Grittman, Northwest Consultants; and Interview and Discuss City Manager Search Firm proposals. The meeting adjourned for a closed session to discuss pending litigation with Crown Co-Co, Inc. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council October 5, 1992 Mayor Andren called the closed session to order. Those present were: City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. by general consent The next Special Council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. The next regular Council m~ October 19, 1992. / Da [onday, October 12, 1992 will b~ Monday, ,id ~. Unmach~ ~anager _ : Birch Recording Secretary