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Home My WebLink About101992 RegularP MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL October 19, 1992 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, October 19, 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 Kuhlmann, Planning Director Graser, Public Works Director Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Assistant Planner Garross, 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 October 5, 1992 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 5, 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) Consider Approval of Minutes of the September 30, and 9/30 October 12, 1992 Special city Council Meetings 10/12 b) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Ynvoic~ c) Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report Dog d) Consider Approval of Building Report B/d~ e) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report f) Consider Approval of Change in Parks Advisory Committee Bylaws g) Consider Approval of Appointments to Parks Advisory Committee ~A¢ ~PP~' h) Consider Approval of Resolution 92-28 Adopting Collector RSg2-28 Street Fee and Amending Assessment Policy i) Consider Approval of Resolution 92-33 Agreement with MnDOT RS ~2-33 j) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report k) Consider Approval For Final Payment on Project 90-12 ~ao~ Tower Street and Toronto Avenue Improvements To~ To.onto Council requested that items (a) and (b) be voted on separately. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EIVlPLOYER Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council October 19, 1992 (a) Consider Approval of Minutes of the September 30, 1992 lO~12~ Special City Council Meeting. Co~ci~ (b) Consider Approval of Minutes of the October 12, 1992 Special City Council Meeting Minutes. 9/30/ MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE Spec. SEPTEMBER 30, 1992 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. 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 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (c) THRU (k). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Presentation From PLUS Committee on School Referendum. PLUS Committee representative, Lynn Co~~e McDonald, addressed the Council regarding the School District's u~coming referendum and urged support from the Councilmembers and citizens. A short discussion occurred, and Council concurred that staff should draft a Resolution of support for the School District's goals for quality education. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADOPT RS 92-3~ RESOLUTION 92-34 SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S LONG RANGE GOALS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Presentation of Lake Advisory LdC Committee Annual Report. Lake Advisory Committee Chair, Tom Watkins, introduced the LAC members who were in attendance, and Rep~. reviewed highlights of the Annual Report which included the following topics: Eurasian Water Milfoil, the Lake Review Committee Report, Wetland Management Act, Watershed District Inter-Relations, Stormwater Utility Fee, Miscellaneous Projects, and 1993 Goals and Objectives. Committee member, Jody Stroh, spoke briefly on the Water Management section of the report. Watkins noted that Joel Rutherford will be replacing Dave Unmacht as staff coordinator to the LAC. city Manager Unmacht spoke briefly r~garding the Status Report and Larry Anderson discussed the Feasibility Study pro~ects. A short discussion occurred. Council thanked Mr. Watklns for the presentation. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council October 19, 1992 The next order of business was: Staff Presentation On Status of Ma~or Projects - City Manager Unmacht began discussion on the major projects currently in progress. Discussion began, however, due to the attendance of Brad Larson, Scott County Highway Engineer, Council suggested that this item be postponed until after his presentation to the Council. The next order of business was: Presentation From Scott County Officials on county Road 18 and Bridge Ground Breaking Ceremony. Scott County Highway Engineer, Brad Larson, addressed the Council and expressed thanks to the Council, Highway 13 Task Force members and the citizens of Prior Lake for their ~articipation in the Bloomington Ferry Bridge project, and for their hard work on fund raising for the project. Larson presented a plaque to the City on behalf of the Scott County Transportation Coalition as an expression of thanks. Mayor Andren accepted the plaque and, on behalf of the Council, thanked Larson and the Scott County Transportation Coalition. The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Signalization Plans for Intersection of CR 21 and CR 39. Public Works Director Anderson reviewed plans for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of CR 39 and CR 21. Anderson stated that the City of Prior Lake would be required to provide the electrical power to the signals and that all other costs associated with the project would be paid by Scott County. Brad Larson discussed details of the installation and the type of signs the County thought would be sufficient to alleviate the possible traffic hazards associated with the intersection. Larson stated that the County is considering installing signs on the north side of Franklin Trail indicating a lower speed limit and a sign indicating the existence of a "Bump" just before the location of the actual signal. A short discussion occurred regarding the plans and the safety issues. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE AGREEMENT 92-2129 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND SCOTT COUNTY FOR THE ~o~ CONSTRUCTION OF A SIGNALIZATION SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF CR. CR2! 21 AND CR 39. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Discussion resumed on staff's presentation of Major Projects. Larry Anderson commented o9 various aspects of the 1992 ~o~ Feaslbili~tv Study report which outlined major construction pro~ects ~f~r 1993~ Discussion occurre~ on t~e City's inspection policy by private development construction. C~ty Manager Unmacht continued his reviewed of the projects individually. Discussion occurred on details of several of the projects. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council October 19, 1992 Council directed Attorney Kessel to send them a copy of his letter to Watzl's attorney, Norbert Traxler, regarding the agreement between the City and the Watzl's. Extensive discussion occurred regarding p?ints of the recommendations by the Citizens Forum the City Council action from the October 5 meeting, and the Comprehensive Plan process. Discussion occurred regarding details of the process proposed by the Brimeyer Group, Inc, concerning the City Manager Search process and the proposed Agreement between the City of Prior Lake and The Brimeyer Group, Inc. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF THE BRIMEYER GROUP, INC. EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS AS SUBMITTED, WITH A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $17,000.00, AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYORAND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE PROPOSAL. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott Unmacht continued discussion of the projects. Further discussion occurred. The next order of business was: Continued discussion on an update of "The Wilds" Project. Attorney Bob Hoffman briefed the Council on progress to date concerning the Memorandum of Understanding. Hoffman then reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Prior Lake and the Metropolitan Council and commented on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) as requested by the Metropolitan Council legal staff. Extensive discussion occurred regarding various aspects of the document. The Council concurred that the meeting should be adjourned for the purpose of discussing the Memorandum due to the possibility of l~tigation by the Metropolitan Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADJOURN THE Ad~ou~n MEETING TO A CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING POSSIBLE PENDING LITIGATION BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The mayor opened the Executive Session at 10:10 p.m. Those present were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, Planning Director Graser, Public Works Director Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, city Attorney Kessel, Attorney Bob Hoffman and Recording Secretary Birch. A record of the closed session is on file in the City Manager's office. Mayor Andren reconvened the regular Council meeting. Bob Hoffman continued his discussion regarding information to be provided to the Metropolitan Council as indicated in the Memorandum of Understanding. Mike Morley, Project Manager for "The Wilds". Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council October 19, 1992 Stated that the information (items 1 thru 10) as requested will be provided to staff in time for the City of Prior Lake to comply with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding. /~emorandum MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE Understand MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE. A short discussion occurred on details of the Memorandum of ct/. Understanding. Upon a vote taken, .ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott o~ P./-. and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 92-34 SETTING FORTH THE CITY COUNCIL'S POSITION ON THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. ~cDonaid The next order of business was: Consider Approval of McDonald Parcel Acquisition with a LAWCON Grant. Councilmember Fitzgerald announced that he would be refraining from discussion on this L4WCON item due to a possible conflict of interest. Parks and ~r~n~ Recreation Director Mangan briefly discussed the background and history of this item and details of the acquisition between Mr. McDonald and the City. Discussion occurred on sharing of the property tax and assessment costs. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM AND JEANNE McDONALD AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FROM THE STATE FOR THE GRANT AGREEMENT. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald abstained. Topics discussed under Other Business: -- Kay Kuhlmann announced a that an AMM Policy Adoption meeting would be held on November 9 and requested anyone interested in attending should let her know as soon as possible. -- Personal Remarks From City Manager David Unmacht. Mr. Unmacht gave his farewell address. (These remarks are on tape in file in the City Manager's office.) The next Council meeting will be Monday, November 2, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 midnight by general consent of the Council. Kay{ Kuhlm. ann Act~g City Manager Dee Birc~ Recording Secretary