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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes & Agenda 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 8:00pm Fire Station No.1 1. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 7:00 p.m. 2. PUBLIC FORUM: The Public Forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council. The Public Forum will be no longer than 30 minutes in length. Items to be considered as part of the Council's regular agenda may not be addressed at the Public Forum. Topics of discussion are also restricted to City governmental topics rather than. private or political agendas. The City Council will not take formal action on issues presented during the Public Forum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 7,2004 MEETING MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non controversial are included as part of the Consent Agenda. Unless the Mayor, a Councilmember, or member of the public specifically requests that an item on the Consent Agenda be removed and considered separately. Items on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion, second and a roll call vote. Any item removed from the "Consent Agenda" shall be placed on the City Council Agenda as a separate category. Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid. Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report Consider Approval of Building Permit Report Consider Approval of Animal Warden Monthly Report Consider Approval of Monthly Fire Call. A) B) C) D) E) 6. 7. A) 8. 092004 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: RUBLICHEARINGS: Consider Approval of a Vacation of a Utility Easement at 5191 Hope Street (Mark Ruths) PRESENTATIONS: NONE. ' www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 . 9. 0IJ.DEIt.fSINE55:: A) Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Maple Glenn. B) Consider Approval of a Proposal to Prepare a Report to Consider Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance with Respect to Building Height. 10. A} NBBSl..JSINESS:: Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Hiring of Oertel Architects to Complete Design Development for Concession / Restroom Building Additions at Sand Point Beach and The Ponds Athletic Complex. B) Consider Approval of a Recommendation from the Building Committee to Appoint and Owner's Representative for the Police Station / City Hall project and directing the Preparation of a Professional Services Contract. 11. 0THER BUSINESS/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: 12. ADJOURNMENT 092004 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 7, 2004 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present were Mayor Haugen, Councilmembers Petersen, Zieska, and LeMair, City Manager Boyles, City Attorney Pace, Planning Director Kansier, Public Works Director Osmundson, Finance Director Teschner, Police Chief O'Rourke, Communications Coordinator Oster, and Administrative Assistant Meyer. Councilmember Blomberg joined the meeting late due to a previous commitment. PUBLIC FORUM: The Public Forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council. The Public Forum will be no longer than 30 minutes in length. Items to be considered as part of the Council's regular agenda may not be addressed at the Public Forum. Topics of discussion are also restricted to City governmental topics rather than private or political agendas. The City Council will not take formal action on issues presented during the Public Forum. Bovles: Reviewed the procedure for the public forum. No persons were present to address the Council. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Zieska: Requested adding an item under 11A regarding Digger's Polaris MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY LEMAIR, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY ZIESKA, TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 16, 2004 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: (A) Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid. (B) [REMOVED] - Consider Approval of a Request to Authorize the Initiation of Civil Action to Bring an Injunction Requiring the Property Owner to Remove a Fence Erected within a Drainage and Utility Easement. (C) Consider Approval of Resolution 04-133 Authorizing the Execution of the 2004 Pavement Markings Agreement with Scott County for the Installation of Epoxy Pavement Markings for Crosswalks. (D) Consider Approval of a Fixed Asset Policy. (E) [ADDED] - Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving a Supplemental CIC Plat for Jeffers South. Bovles: Requested deleting item 5B at this time for further research. Also added 5E to Consider Approval of CIC Supplemental Plat for Jeffers South. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY PETERSEN, TO AMEND THE CONSENT AGENDA REMOVING ITEM 5B AND ADDING ITEM 5E AS PROPOSED. www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2004 VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Bovles: Reviewed the Consent Agenda items. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY PETERSEN, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: NONE. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PRESENTATIONS: Watershed Outlet Structure & Channel Restoration Project (Shannon Lotthammer) Lotthammer: Reviewed the project history, proposals for the improvements to the Outlet and Channel, funding and cost allocations, and next steps. LeMair: Asked about the project cost allocations. Lotthammer: Explained that the funding for the projects would be jointly borne by the Watershed, City of Prior Lake, and City of Shakopee. Zieska: Supported the project and looked forward to seeing it move forward. Petersen: Agreed. Bovles: Asked about the status of the Joint Powers Agreement between the governments. Lotthammer: Explained that it is still pending, and will lead to more definitive cost distribution. Hauoen: Asked the impact downstream on increasing the outlet structure to 30 csu. Lotthammer: Explained that with the improvement of the Channel there should be very little impacts downstream. The greatest advantage of the outlet improvement will be the ability to remove water from Prior Lake at a quicker rate so that higher water does not have adverse affects on shoreland erosion or low-lying development. Hauoen: Asked about the impacts of development around Pike Lake. Lotthammer: Advised that there are some benefits for Pike Lake because it has banks along the Channel, particularly in that area, that need improvement, which will mitigate the impacts of development in that area. Hauoen: Asked what entity will take the lead on easement acquisition. Lotthammer: The Watershed District will take the lead, likely through an outside contractor. Councilmember Blomberg joined the meeting. 2 City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2004 Concept Plan for Shepherd's Path Kansier: Briefly reviewed the preliminary plan for the development of the area. Introduced Kermit Mahlum of Shepherd of the Lake Church. Kermit Mahlum (Shepherd of the Lake): Advised this is a cooperative effort with Presbyterian Homes, who is well experienced in this type of development. Introduced the architect to review the project in more detail. Architect: Reviewed the proposed realignment of McKenna Road that would be needed. The concept would be to increase the current celebration center to house a IItown center" that might include items such as an athletic facility, bank, adult day c.are, child day care, and so on. The idea is to keep the site lines from CSAH 42 open, preserving the natural views. Also considering development of a community park area, town garden, and senior and assisted living facilities. The housing units number approximately 488 total units. The plan also attempts to maximize the DNR wetland with trails. The major issues include 4-story construction for the assisted living structure, which is outside the City's ordinance requirement of a maximum of 3 stories. LeMair: Asked the goals of the project, and for a projection on the number of jobs this project will bring. Mahlum: Explained that Presbyterian Homes and Shepherd's Path are both non-profit. Believe there is a need for this type of faith-based campus. Did not have any preliminary calculations as to the number of jobs that may be created. leMair: Commented that he is familiar with the studies that show a need. However, believed a lot of senior housing has come on-line over past several years. Asked if there is concern that the market is already saturated. Mahlum: Believed the faith-based campus provides more types of assisted living. leMair: Believed the project could be valuable to the community. Would support the 4-story structure if it can be designed to aesthetic blend into the community. Zieska: Asked the staff to follow up on tax impact to the community because in the past church property has been exempt. Commented that such facilities should be treated consistently with other like facilities within the community. Also commented that the alignment of McKenna needs to meet up through the Jeffers property, and its alignment should guide the final development. Also concerned about the additional impacts upon police and fire services. Blombera: Agreed and is further concerned that the existing market is already saturated. In concept, believed the plan could be accomplished. Hauaen: Asked about the status of a domed athletic facility as part of the project. Mahlum: Believed that it was necessary to move ahead, but the concept has planned for including that type of facility. At this time, the project has not finalized its funding. There is also discussion about including a YMCA facility. In fact, at this time, the YMCA is already beginning to provide programs at the church. Added that even though a YMCA facility might not ultimately be present, the idea is that its programs will be present throughout the Town Center and other facilities. Hauaen: Echoed concerns about the market. Advised that a 4-story structure would require an ordinance change and it is premature to comment. 3 City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2004 Mahlum: Advised that the 4-story buildings were pushed as far as possible to the east, and the remainder of the design attempted to be a good neighbor. Hauaen: Liked the mixed use concept, but admitted that additional procedural items would need to take place. Boyles: Asked about public park space that is required by the ordinance. Mahlum: Public park land is not planned at this time, but would be open to either a land or cash dedication. Concept Plan for Construction of Town Office Development (ARIMA Real Estate Property) Kansier: Reviewed the proposed plan including low-to-medium residential (4 town homes) and commercial (4 office units). Introduced ARIMA development. Zieska: Appreciated the lower density. Concerned about the sale of office units, and not sure the market will support it at this time. No problem with the concept. leMair: Agreed. Asked the design of the townhomes. Craia Barton (ARIMA Development): Advised that the townhomes are designed as split entry, 2500 square foot, lookout. Boyles: Discussed the issues that revolve with the improvement of Pike Lake Trail, advising that Pike Lake Trail is unimproved and unprogrammed at this time. Unfortunately, the City must take this into consideration when looking at this project Barton: Advised that the issue was discussed at the Planning Commission as well. ARMIA will improve the road to collector street standards to their rear property line. Hauaen: Has concerns about the alignment of Pike Lake Trail as well as its improvement. Barton: Advised that projects similar to this type have been very successful in the metro area. Boyles: Advised that the City will also need to consider issues with the size of ponding and 100 year flood plain. OLD BUSINESS: Consider Approval of a Resolution Initiating the Vacation of Roadways in Connection with the Ring Road Improvement Project. Osmundson: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. leMair: Asked if the affected businesses are in favor. Osmundson: Advised that he had not talked to all of them, but believed they are primarily in favor now that access is available from the Ring Road. There will also be a public hearing process. Zieska: Supported the action as long overdue. Petersen: Asked about CSAH 23 that will no longer be used. 4 City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2004 Osmundson: Advised that the County will turn back the roadway to the City, and then the City will have the opportunity to vacate it. Blombera: Believed the frontage road is unsafe and therefore needs to be vacated. Also recently used the Ring Road and believes it is safe and very useable. Hauaen: Asked if the accesses from EZ Stop onto TH13, and from Toronto onto TH13, will be closed. Osmundson: Believed they are private drive accesses and MnDot will need to take action to have the accesses closed. Intends to follow up with letters to the business owners to discuss eliminating accesses onto TH13. Pace: Explained that the frontage road was originally a driveway that the City plowed for many years. Because of that, by operation of law, it was determined to be an access. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY PETERSEN, APPROVING RESOLUTION 04.1341NITlATING THE VACATION OF ROADWAYS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RING ROAD (Portion of Frontage Road in front of EZ Stop and Velisheks, and Toronto along Hollywood) AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4, 2004. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Consider Approval of a Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering the Preparation of an Assessment Roll and Establishing a Date of the Assessment Hearing for the Ring Road Phase 11/ CSAH 23/ TH13 / Five Hawks Improvements (Project 02-06). Osmundson: Reviewed the agenda in connection with the staff report, explaining the costs, proposed funding, and proposed assessment roll. Advised that the City assessment policy proposes a front footage basis calculation. Blombera: Asked about fixed costs for the project. Osmundson: Explained that a previous development contract was entered into when the County Market site was developed that established a maximum assessment for the costs to those affected parcels. Petersen: Commented that the Heritage Development will help offset some of the costs of the Ring Road improvements. Asked about when the Post Office will move in. Osmundson: The second layer of bituminous will be in place before the Post Office's October 1st move in date. Zieska: As a member of the special assessment committee, advised that many, many issues were thought through, but that it would be inappropriate to comment on individual assessments at this time. Further advised that the Special Assessments Committee was in general agreement with the recommendations of staff. Hauaen: Pointed out that the costs for the project were lower than the initial estimates which also saved assessment costs. MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY BLOMBERG, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04.135 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO BE OCTOBER 4,2004 FOR THE RING ROAD PHASE II / CSAH 23/ TH13 / FIVE HAWKS IMPROVEMENTS.. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. 5 _.............._~+-,~....-........,.,.....-".......",.......~__~..,""'>' ~ .."'......"_<....,.~._......_,_.."~."'~~,, ,~._,..,._.~~____.._.~__q,_..,"'~~_w~,,"",.,~.~_,'~,,""_;"""~,_-". "..,_ _"~",,~,__,~_,~-,,.,'-'_'" City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2004 Consider Approval of a Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering the Preparation of an Assessment Roll and Establishing a Date of the Assessment Hearing for the Downtown Street Reconstruction and Rainwater Garden Construction Project (Project 04-01). Albrecht: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. LeMair: Asked why the overall costs for the project came in low. Albrecht: The bids for construction costs came in lower compared to the feasibility study estimates. Petersen: Asked about the costs for overhead wiring. Albrecht: Explained that the cost for the burial of overhead power lines is spread over the entire community, but the individual parcels need to make the electrical service connections. These were assessed at 40% and the per foot assessment cost is less than the original estimate. Xcel is still preparing costs for Phase II of the overhead burial running through the alley behind Viereck and the auto body shop. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY LEMAIR, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-136 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AS OCTOBER 4, 2004 FOR THE DOWNTOWN STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND RAINWATER GARDEN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Consider Approval of a Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering the Preparation of an Assessment Roll and Establishing a Date of the Assessment Hearing for the 2004 Improvement Project (Project 04-11). Albrecht: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report, advising the per unit rate was nearly $1000 less than the original estimate. Mayor Haugen removed himself from the discussion since his home is part of the project area. MOTION BY BLOMBERG, SECOND BY PETERSEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-137 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ESTABLISHING OCTOBER 4,2004 AS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE 2004 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. VOTE: Ayes by Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Mayor Haugen abstained from the vote. NEW BUSINESS Consider Approval of a Resolution Amending the Comprehensive Plan from RHD to C-CC and R/LMD for 20 Acres for Town Office and Townhomes (Arima Development) KANSIER: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report, noting that the property is within the Pike Lake Shoreland District which will affect density. Utilities are in Pike Lake Trail and will need to be extended from the intersection. There are also issues with the alignment of Pike Lake Trail and its construction to collector street standards. The staff and Planning Commission both recommend approval. Approval of the amendment requires a 4/5th vote. 6 City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2004 Zieska: Believed it was the first time an applicant has asked for a decrease in density. The uses seem appropriate. MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECOND BY BLOMBERG, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-138 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM RHD TO C-CC FOR 20 ACRES FOR TOWN OFFICE AND TOWN HOMES. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY LEMAIR, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-139 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM RHD TO R/LMD FOR 20 ACRES FOR TOWN OFFICE AND TOWN HOMES. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. The Council took a brief recess. Consider Approval of a Resolution Adopting Proposed 2005 City Budgets and Certifying Preliminary 2005 City of Prior Lake Property Tax Levy to Scott County Department of Taxation. Teschner: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. LeMair: Believed that City services continue to meet the growing needs of this community while remaining cost conservative. Infrastructure continues to improve as well. Believed this is a budget that addresses the needs of a growing community. Zieska: Advised that this preliminary levy is a maximum amount. Any adjustments will only go lower than the preliminary tax levy. Teschner: Clarified that there is an opportunity for the Council to increase the budget at the time of the public hearing, as long as cuts are taken elsewhere so as to not impact the preliminary tax levy. Petersen: Asked for clarification as to the market value increase impact upon property taxes. Teschner: Explained that market value is absorbing a majority of the 11 % property tax increase so that the impact upon the taxpayer is a little over 1 %. Blombera: Supported the preliminary levy, and advised that the public will also have an opportunity to comment on the budget during upcoming public hearings. Hauaen: Commented that this budget is important in its planning for the future. Complimented staff. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY ZIESKA, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 04-140 ADOPTING PROPOSED 2005 CITY BUDGETS AND CERTIFYING PRELIMINARY 2005 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO SCOTT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Consider Approval of a Report Regarding Skate Park Operation and Improvements. Esser: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. LeMair: Asked who the users are for the skate park. Suggested that the park be located in a more residential area. 7 -"'""~---'-'"..............._'~"""""".."-~--~"'-'.+.~,..;-----,.'"'_.-..--...--_...~~'"...,.~~-,-";..'.~>-~-'.....'..~".--- City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2004 Esser: Believed about 75% of users are being dropped off by a parent. The site was evaluated at length when the park was developed. There is a fine line regarding how close the park is placed to a residential neighborhood. There is a certain stigma attached to skate board parks and their users. LeMair: Asked if there was a market for a Tier 1 only park. Esser: Advised that it is possible. Tier 1 equipment would not require staff or a gate. However, an open park creates different challenges with behavior and vandalism. Zieska: Preferred an attended skate park. Supported the staff recommendation. Also suggested that staff look into installing grind stops in the Downtown area. Esser: Commented that grind stops are evolving so that they are more aesthetically appealing as well. Petersen: Commented that it is difficult in his mind to spend more money on something that is losing attendance. Blombera: Commented that the decision is not so much "are we worried about the $1800 that we are not getting", but our ability to provide this type of amenity. Asked if it is possible to put some Tier I equipment outside the skate park when the gates are closed. Supported keeping an attendant for a variety of reasons. Would also be open to waiving the fee to encourage usage. Hauaen: Added that one of the concerns when the facility was built was behavior and noise. It has not been a problem. As to revenue, agreed with Council member Blomberg that it was a non-issue given the amount. But, also did not believe that waiving the fee will bring in more people. Supported retaining an attendant. Also commented that if there were 1320 admissions, how is it that there were 363 signatures on a petition. The numbers do not seem to work. Believed that the requirement of safety helmets and knee pads is an issue to the kids. Other establishments do not require them. Did not believe hours of operation are an issue. It appears that the park is open adequate hours. Suggested that The Ponds might be a more appropriate location for a Tier I park. Also suggested that the staff be proactive in evaluating needs. Zieska: Could support purchasing additional equipment. Believed some type of admission fee should be required, but maybe attempt a Free Tuesday or something like that. Did not believe the park should be moved from Lakefront Park. Also, since the equipment is portable, believed it is worth a try to place some outside the fence. Bovles: Clarified that the idea is to try reconfiguring the equipment, keep the $4000 programmed in the 2005 budget for additional equipment, look at placing equipment outside the fence, and evaluate additional park locations for more equipment. Also encouraged grind stops. Council members confirmed. Consider Approval of an Ordinance Regulating Body Art Establishments. O'Rourke: Reviewed the agenda in connection with the staff report. Blombera: Believes the ordinance reflects the concerns raised in previous discussions. Supported the ordinance. Zieska: Asked the zoning for Downtown. Also asked what other types of businesses are regulated from within the proximity of churches, residences and day cares. 8 City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2004 Kansier: Advised that the Downtown zoning is C-3. Other establishments that have restrictions from churches, day cares and residential are bars and adult uses. Zieska: Commented that body art is much more main stream than in the past. Believed they are appropriate for areas such as the Downtown. LeMair: Agreed. Hauaen: Agreed. Did not believe whether the zoning is C-3 or C-4 is as critical as the issue of proximity to a church or licensed day care which may be too restrictive. Zieska: Suggested the establishments be permitted in the C-3 without any proximity restrictions. BoYles: Suggested that even though body art establishments are mainstream, the fact is that Prior Lake has a small downtown. And thus, uses in the downtown should be those that bring a lot of people to the downtown area. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY LEMAIR, APPROVING ORDINANCE 04-XX REGULATING BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS WITH THE AMENDMENTS TO BE IN ZONING DISTRICTS C-4 OR C-3, AND STRIKING THE REQUIREMENT FOR PROXIMITY TO CHURCHES AND DAY CARES, AND IF ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS ARE FOUND, STAFF RETURN THE ITEM TO THE COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Zieska and LeMair, Nay by Petersen, the motion carried. Consider Approval of Creation of a Jeffers Pond Natural Preserve Coordinating Committee. Boyles: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report. Blombera: Asked the committee's ultimate authority. Boyles: Advised that there would be a mechanism for bringing policy and funding issues back to the City Council. Petersen: Supported. Zieska: Believed this is a good idea initially. Concerned about the number of participants. Believed control should remain with the City. Suggested looking to other nature centers in the metro area to see how they are managed. LeMair: Agreed with Councilmember Zieska that organization and buy-in is important from these stakeholders. The input is important, but the management should remain with the City. MOTION BY ZIESKA, SECOND BY BLOMBERG, TO APPROVE CREATION OF A JEFFERS POND NATURAL PRESERVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND DIRECTING STAFF TO FACILITATE THE COMMITTEE. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. Consider Approval of a Recommendation to Name the Ring Road. BoYles: Reviewed the agenda item in connection with the staff report, suggesting Crystal Lake Drive, Village Lake Drive, or South Lake Drive. Blombera: Commented that the Naming Committee was all over the board on the name. 9 City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 2004 leMair: Voted for Village Lake Drive because of the history of Priordale Mall and the two primary businesses that will take place in the area. Petersen: Commented that the location of Crystal Lake is somewhat ambiguous. Supported Village Lake Drive. Hauaen: Also believed Village Lake Drive ties most prominently to the area and the community. Blombera: Supported the businesses, but did not believe that tying the name of the roadway to the business is appropriate because of the impacts upon Park Nicollet. We could not change the name of Park Nicollet Drive because of their investment in the address (Franklin Trail to Toronto). Zieska: Could support Village Lake Drive. Also suggested that the roadway behind County Market be named Park Nicollet Boulevard. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECOND BY ZIESKA, TO RE-NAME THE RING ROAD AS VILLAGE LAKE DRIVE. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Blomberg, Petersen, Zieska and LeMair, the motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Follow-Up Discussion Regarding Diggers Polaris. Zieska: Requested that staff prepare a status report on the outstanding issues associated with Diggers Polaris. leMair: Announced a fundraiser for the Wrestling Booster Club at Lakefront Park on Saturday. Zleska: Announced Fire Dept. Annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday (3pm-8pm) at the VFW. Hauaen: Announced the monthly SCALE meeting this Friday at lam. The guest speaker is Peter Bell, the Chair of the Met Council. With no other comments from Councilmembers, a motion to adjourn was made an seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:20pm. Frank Boyles, City Manager cording Secretary 10