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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 16, 1992'IN N CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 3. HERITAGE 8:00 p.m. 7. COMMUNITY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, March 16, 1992 7:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Minutes of The Previous Meeting Consent Agenda: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) J) k) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report Consider Approval of Building Report Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Consider Approval of Election Judge Appointments for Presidential Primary Consider Approval of Electric Service Agreements Peak Controlled With NSP Consider Approval of Resolution 92-11 Establishing Compliance With Reimbursement Bond Regulations Consider Approval of Aerial Photography and Mapping for Proposed Business Office Park and Lakefront Park Consider Approval of Registered Land Survey for John Mahoney Consider Approval of Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit for Prior Lake Amateur Baseball Association Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report 4. Recognition of Thanks and Appreciation to the Prior Lake VFW 5. Recognition of Thanks and Appreciation to Little Six Bingo, Inc. 6. Consider Administrative Plat and Variance Application of Jeannie Robbins and Eric Davis Continuation of Cable Television Franchise Transfer Public Hearing 8. Consider Variance Appeal For Crown CoCo, Inc. 9. Conduct Economic Development Authority Meeting Update on Business/Office Park Progress a- b' Consider Option Agreement For Land Acquisition 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 10. Affirm Economic Development Authority Action on Option Agreement 11. Other Business a) b) c) Scott County Transportation Coalition Annual Meeting, March 19, 1992 Equalization Meeting Scheduled for May 4, 1992 LMC Legislative Conference, March 24, 1992 *Ail times stated on the Counc%l Agenda, Public Hearings, are approximate and earlier or later. with the exception of may start a few minutes HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 3. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA REPORT Monday, March 16, 1992 7:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Minutes of The Previous Meeting - see attached. Consent Agenda: a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid - see attached. b) Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report - see attached. c) Consider Approval of Building Report - see attached. d) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report - see attached. e) f) g) h) Consider Approval of Election Judge Appointments for Presidential Primary - see attached staff report. Consider Approval of Electric Agreements Peak Controlled With NSP attached staff report. Service - see Consider Approval of Resolution 92-11 Establishing Compliance With Reimbursement Bond Regulations - see attached staff report. Consider Approval of Aerial Photography and Mapping for Proposed Business Office Park and Lakefront Park - see attached staff report. i) J) Consider Approval of Registered Land Survey for John Mahoney - see attached staff report. Consider Approval of Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit for Prior Lake Amateur Baseball Association - Attached is a letter from the Prior Lake Amateur Baseball Association, Treasurer John Murray, requesting a temporary 3.2 beer permit for the Jays baseball season (April 26 thru August 16, 1992). A motion as part of the consent agenda to approve the Temporary 3.2 Beer License for the Baseball Season from April 26 thru August 16, 1992 would be in order. Before the permit is granted, staff will ensure that all requirements have been fulfilled. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 e 8:00 p.m. 7. k) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report - see attached. Recognition of Thanks and Appreciation to the Prior Lake VFW - The purpose of this agenda item is to recognize and thank Rich Davidson and the VFW for their recent donation. The Prior Lake VFW has been working with the Prior Lake Fire Department to donate funds to acquire a rescue boat with accompanying material and supplies. Over the past couple of months Commander Rich Davidson and members of the Fire Department have been working out details of this donation. Fire Chief A1 Borchardt has informed staff that the details have been completed and a recognition of appreciation is in order. VFW officials will be present at the meeting 9nd Fire Department officials will present further Information on the donation. A Certificate of Appreciation will be available to present to the VFW at the meeting. Recognition of Thanks and Appreciation to Little Six Bingo, Inc. - The purpose of this agenda item is to recognize and thank Leonard Prescott and the Little Six Bingo, Inc. for their recent donation. City staff has been working with Leonard Prescott and Bill Johnson from Little Six Bingo, Inc. on a donation for a Prior Lake police officer. In January we agreed on funding details ($40,000: one payment annually) and last week we received the payment for 1992 which will enable us to begin the hiring process. Leonard Prescott and possibly other officials will be in attendance at the meeting. Recognition of thanks and appreciation to Little Six Bingo, Inc. is in order. Attached is information and other details on this donation, Little Six Bingo, Inc., and the Reservation in General. A Certificate of Appreciation will be available to present to Leonard Prescott at the meeting. Consider Administrative Plat and Variance Application of Jeannie Robbins and Eric Davis - see attached staff report. Continuation of Cable Television Franchise Transfer Public Hearing - The city Council heard a presentation from David Rozelle, D. D. Cable Partners, on Monday, March 2, 1992. After discussion City Council tabled the Cable Television Franchise Transfer public hearing until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16. The purpose of this tabling was to receive the Municipal Request for Information Report and Analysis from staff and legal counsel. As of this writing, the Municipal Request For Information Report has not been received from D.D. Cable Partners. The Report will be available on March 11. Staff will be meeting with Legal Counsel on Monday, March 16, to discuss (7) continued: the Report and review preliminary findings. Upon completion of this meeting, the Report Analysis will be prepared and ready for discussion by the next Council meeting. A motion to continue the hearing until Monday, April 6, 1992 at 8:00 p.m. is in order. 10. 11. Consider Variance Appeal For Crown CoCo, Inc. - see attached staff report. Conduct Economic Development Authority Meeting - see attached staff reports for the following: a. Update on Business/Office Park Progress b. Consider Option Agreement For Land Acquisition Affirm Economic Development Authority Action on Option Agreement - It has been the policy of the City Council to affirm actions of the Economic Development Authority. For information on the Option Agreement, see Agenda Report Item 9 b. City staff recommends, based on Economic Development Authority discussion and action in Agenda Item 9 b, that the Option Agreement be affirmed by the Prior Lake City Council. Other Business a) b) c) Scott County Transportation Coalition Annual Meeting, March 19, 1992 - The Scott County Transportation Coalition will conduct their annual meeting on Thursday, March 19 at the Prior Lake VFW from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the downstairs room. All members of the Council are encouraged to attend. Please see the attached most recent Coalition Newsletter for more information on the meeting. Equalization Meeting Scheduled for May 4, 1992 - The purpose of this item is to inform you that the Equalization Meeting has been scheduled with Deputy Assessor LeRoy Arnoldi for May 4, 1992 beginning at 8:00 p.m. No action is required on this item. LMC Legislative Conference, March 24, 1992 - The annual League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference is scheduled for March 24, 1992 in St. Paul at the St. Paul Radisson Hotel. The purpose of the Legislative 3 (c) continued: Conference is to bring city officials together to discuss legislative issues and to lobby local legislators. An aggressive agenda has been prepared (see attached) including an invitation to Governor Arne Carlson to speak at a rally in the Capitol rotunda. Members of the Council who are interested in attending should contact Dee Birch. *Ail times stated on the Council Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes earlier or later. 4 HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL March 2, 1992 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, March 2, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Acting Mayor White, Councllmembers Fitzgerald, Kedrowski and Scott, City Manager Unmacht, Planning Director Graser, Associate Planner Lucast, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Mayor Andren was absent due to being out of town. Acting Mayor White called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the February reviewed by Council. 18, 1992 Council meeting were MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 18, 1992 COUNCIL MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and White, the motion carried. Councilmember Scott abstained from voting due to the fact she had been absent during the February 18, 1992 meeting. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as follows: a) b) c) d) e) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Resolution 92-10 - a Resolution Supporting the Volunteers of America Week March 1 - 8, 1992 Consider Appr?val of the City of Prior Lake as the Local Government Unit To Administer The Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 Consider Approval of Executing a Quit Claim Deed for Prior Lake State Bank Consider Approval of Refuse Hauler License Application of Mark Johnson MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (e). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, White, the motion passed unanimously. SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE Kedrowski, Scott and 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council March 2, 1992 The next order of business was: Consider Approval 9f Precinct Redistricting Plan and Resolution 92-09 Designating Precinct Polling Locations. City Manager Unmacht summarized the process used by staff to draft 9roposed 9recinct boundaries. An overhead map of the proposed boundaries was presented and the proposed boundaries consisting of five precincts were discussed by the Council. An official precinct file map is on record in the City Manager's office. (Note for the minutes, the City Council has the statutory authority to redistrict local precinct boundaries at any time.) MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE REDISTRICTING PLAN CONSISTING OF FIVE PRECINCTS AS PROPOSED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 92-09 DESIGNATING PRECINCT POLLING LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, White, the motion passed unanimously. Kedrowski, Scott and The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Robert Mertens Subdivision Application. Associate Planner Lucast presented details of the applicant's request and described the measurement and layout of the property. Robert Preussler 16350 Park Avenue, inguired as to the correct measurements of the lot. A short discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, White, the motion passed unanimously. Kedrowski, Scott and A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. The next order of business was: Conduct Cable Television Franchise Transfer Public Hearing. Acting Mayor White called the Public Hearing to order at 8:01 p.m. and read_ the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on February 17 and 24 respectively. City Manager Unmacht commented on the procedures and review process for a cable franchise transfer as required by law. Mr. Dave Rozzelle, Chief Executive officer, D. D. Cable Partners, addressed the Council and gave them a summary background of D.D. Cable Partners and its affiliates. Mr. Rozzelle explained ownership, .a~quisition plans, operating philosophy and listed several limited partners by name. Mr. Ken Eells, 6240 150th Street asked questions regarding cable technology, rates and cable boxes. Darin Helgeson, Chief Technician for Star Cablevision, answered several ~uestions with regard to the technical aspect of their service. Extensive Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council March 2, 1992 discussion occurred regarding cable subscriber fees, franchise fees, line extensions, time frame for financial information and school district cable issues, which include staff reimbursement and equipment acquisition and upgrade. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MARCH 16, 1992 AT 8:00 P.M. (Note: The purpose of the continuation is to receive the Municipal Request For Information Report from D.D. Cable Partners. The report will be accompanied by a staff analysis.) Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, White, the motion passed unanimously. Kedrowski, Scott and A short recess was called. The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone Application of Progress Land Company. city Manager Unmacht reviewed the background and history of this request. Warren Israelson, Progress Land Company, made a short presentation to the Council regarding his request. Planning Director Graser presented details of the application to amend the land use map of the Comprehensive Plan from primarily Industrial to Residential and rezone from I-1 to R-1 approximately 97 acres of land east of County Road 21. Discussion occurred and the following residents addressed the Council with their specific questions and concerns: Kathleen Abrams, 14877 Manitou Road Marianne K. Whiting, 14897 Manitou Road E. K. Whiting, 14897 Manitou Road Jim Halek, 14869 Manitou Road Obert Tufte, 14937 Manitou Road Leo Vierling, 14091 Eagle Creek Avenue City Councilmembers urged Mr. Israelson and the residents on Manitou Road to hold meetings in order to work out their concerns before the preliminary plat application is considered by the Planning Commission and City Council. Further discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE PETITION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS REFLECTED IN THE THREE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS AS FOLLOWS: Change the land use map from industrial to low density residential. Incorporate a trail system from the natural feature in the southeast to the north and south, thereby connecting a future retail area to the north and an east-west trail system to the south. Make the existing conditions map an interim addendum to the development constraints plate in the plan. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, White, the motion passed unanimously· Kedrowski, Scott and Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council March 2, 1992 MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE REZONING APPLICATION AS APPLIED BY PROGRESS LAND COMPANY CONTINGENT UPON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN APPROVAL BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL. IT WAS NOTED THAT AS PART OF THE MOTION THE REZONE APPROVAL WILL SUNSET EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 UNLESS THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL HAS APPROVED THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ON OR BEFORE THAT DATE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, White, the motion passed unanimously. Kedrowski, Scott and Topics discussed under Other Business were as follows: City Manager Unmacht announced that the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission would be holding several budget meetings in the metro area, the two nearest locations were St. Paul and Hopkins on March 6 and March 19 respectively. Anyone interested in attending should let him know. -- It was noted that the distributed to Council. 1992 Budget Document had been City Manager Unmacht ~resented a request from the City of Savage for consideration of a Building Inspector Services, Joint Powers Agreement. A short discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE BUILDING INSPECTOR SERVICES JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE CITIES OF PRIOR LAKE AND SAVAGE, MINNESOTA AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott and Acting Mayor White presented a request from Five Hawks Middle School to the Council requesting that they approve a Proclamation proclaiming the week of March 15 thru 21 as National Middle Level School Week. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WEEK OF MARCH 15 THRU 21 AS MIDDLE LEVEL SCHOOL WEEK. APPROVE NATIONAL Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next Council meeting will be Monday, March 16, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. ' There being no further business, the meet%ng adjourned at 10:35 p.m. by general consent of the Council. D~vid ~J. ~/~mac~/ Cbty ~anag~er Do'o Birch Recording Secretary 4 THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF INVOICES SCHEDULED FOR PAYMENT ON TUES. MAR. 17, 1992 MISC. DEPTS. Blue Cross Blue Shield Guarantee Mutual Life Co. Delta Dental C.H. Carpenter Lumber Co. Carlson Hardware Co. Prior Lake CarQuest NAPA Parts Service Coast to Coast Scott Rice Telephone Co. Cellular One Shakopee Public Utilities Northern States Power Minnegasco MN Valley Electric Co-op. MN Pollution Control Agency GENERAL GOVERNMENT League of MN Cities Metropolitan Council Prior Lake American Sterling Codifiers Govt. Training Center Craguns Conference Center Bureau of Business Practice Southwest Suburban Publishing Royal Consulting Service Career Dynamics Prior Prints Wally's World of Printing Horst Graser MN Planning Assn. Command Computer Corp. AlphaSoft Inc. A Bulb Co. Graybar Electric Co. Deb Garross Bernie Julkowski Sprint Bob's Personal Coffee Service R & R Carpet Cleaning American Linen Supply Cooper & Associates St. Paul Book & Stationery Insurance Insurance Insurance Misc. Supplies Misc. Supplies Misc. Supplies Misc. Supplies Misc. Supplies Telephone Service Telephone Service Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Emission Inspections 8,484.64 456.90 1,204.00 200.99 64.96 907.01 391.52 341.00 1,329.98 383.39 78.07 7,467.16 618.57 1,747.87 64.00 Conference Registration Conference Registration Publishing Ordinance Codification Conference Fee Conference Expense Subscription Renewal Subscription Renewal Ad Renewal Printed Supplies Printed Supplies Printed Supplies Meeting Expense Dues Software Maintenance Computer Maintenance Building Maint. Supplies Building Maint. Supplies Reimb. for Bldg. Supplies Reimb. for Bldg. Supplies Telephone Service Coffee Service Building Maintenance Building Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Cap. Outlay-Equipment 150.00 60.00 1,494.15 1,041.18 155.00 80.00 76.20 18.00 150.00 23.65 192.55 126.35 30.40 40.00 270.00 68.74 114.18 54.30 35.12 15.00 166.98 146.05 114.00 73.02 55.00 1,788.60 CONTINGENCY Park Nicollet Medical Center PUBLIC SAFETY Noll's Hallmark Shop R-Own office Supply Goodyear Tire Dist. Fairview CSC Credit Services Wall Street Journal MN/SCIA Fred Bock MinnComm Paging Reynolds Welding Center FIRE & SAFETY Reynolds Welding Prior Prints R-Own office Supply MN Conway Fire & Safety General Safety Equipment Emergency Medical Products Postmaster 55372 MN Conway Fire & Safety BUILDING INSPECTION Gary Staber ANIMAL CONTROL Robert McAllister PUBLIC WORKS Franz Engineering Strgar-Rosco-Fausch Inc. STS Consultants Prior Lake Aggregate Shiely Co. MacQueen Equipment Metro Alarm Wally's World of Printing Professional Services Supplies S~pplies Tires Professional Services Professional Services Subscription Renewal Dues Education Reimbursement Pagers (DARE) Oxygen Supplies Oxygen Supplies Printed Supplies Supplies Repair Supplies Repair Supplies Medical Supplies Postage Cap. Outlay-Equipment Conference Expense Animal Warden Engineering Supplies Engineering Services Engineering Services Sand & Gravel Sand & Gravel Repair Supplies Alarm System Maint. Supplies 329.80 42.30 3.71 1,648.92 68.00 7.30 139.00 15.00 201.15 311.98 340.00 356.00 29.08 26.57 231.50 17.58 189.98 668.41 358.00 58.30 463.12 442.23 1,033.12 3,398.91 150.33 151.18 1,058.33 109.65 89.70 PARK AND RECREATION Nancy Thompson Pauline Nelson Dance Magic Inc. Snyder Drug R-Own Office Supply Handy-Crafts Inc. U.S. Toy Co. S & S Arts & Crafts Triarco Hennepin County Parks Skateville Chaska Community Center Prior Lake Charter Service Diane Wikstrom Lisa Conlin Fiona Keel Firestone Stores Steve Tupy's Tire Service Monnen's Supply Radermacher Super Valu M-V Gas Co. Glenwood Inglewood Metro Alarm Inc. Prior Lake Rental Center Chad Nohner Deputy Registrar %160 Tile World Park Program Refund Park Program Refund Dance Supplies Supplies Supplies Park Program Supplies Park Program Supplies Park Program Supplies Park Program Supplies Park Program Park Program Park Program Bus Charter Park Program Instructor Park Program Instructor Mileage Tires Tire Mounting Park Maint. Supplies Concession Supplies Utilities Building Supplies Alarm Service Maint. Rentals Property Damage Reimb. License Plates Library Maintenance 4.60 4.60 174.25 20.66 3.57 464.10 121.16 1,062.93 425.07 147.00 135.00 111.84 100.00 327.50 661.88 65.18 300.88 218.00 169.86 7.44 159.00 27.45 78.00 10.70 602.50 27.00 54.00 WATER UTILITY Feed Rite Controls Serco Water Products Co. Gopher State One-Call U.S. West Communications Raymond Johnson MN Dept. of Health Chemicals Water Analysis Pressure Reducers State Terminal Telephone Service Meeting Expense Seminar Fees Virgil Schaaf Construction Co. Rentals 3,721.67 150.00 1,719.11 50.00 40.10 14.00 70.00 354.00 SEWER UTILITY Viking Electric Supply Tri-State Pump & Control MWCC MWCC Supplies Repair Supplies SAC Charges Installment 10.20 1,099.46 3,465.00 41,001.00 DEBT SERVICE - GENERAL FUND Norwest Bank Minnesota Debt Service 5,890.00 DEBT SERVICE FUND Norwest Bank Minnesota Debt Service 164,045.00 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE Summary of Buitding Permits Issued Month of ~ 1992 Single Family Dwellings Other Dwellings (No. of Units Dwelling Units Removed 1 Net Change +3 Residential Garages Indust rial-Cx~mercial Structures other than buildings Additions, Alterations 1. Residential 2. Industrial and Co~nercial No. of Declared No. of No. of Declared Permits Value Permits 4 472,127.50 2 153,889.44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15,000.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 48,704.36 3 15,200.00 13 1 48,000.00 1 21,000.00 3 2 6,500.00 0 0 5 Total 15 542,331.86 6 190,089.44 33 T°ta~)eclarvalue/to Ba~ed .~ Bu/ilding Of~f icial~ 1,684,303.42_ DOG CATOtERS M~NTHLY REPORT TOTAL Number of dogs pleked up Number of hours within Prior Lake arms Number of unalalmed dogs ~.~ Reimbursement to City *Include current month's total ~og C~teher 02 / 01 / 92 02 / 01 .." 92 (':'2 / 01 ,"' , = 02 / 04/' 92 ¢) 2 / 04 / 92 02 / (:)5 / 92 02 ,/06 / 92 (:)2 / 06 / 92 (:.~2 / 07 / 92 02 / 07 / 92 02 / 08 / 92 )9 / 9.-' 02 / C '::)2/09 / 92 02 / 1 -.', 9 ..' 02/15/92 02/15/92 02/16/92 n2/16/92 02 / 16, 9..' 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FRANCIS NO TRANSF'ORT TRANSPORT ONE TO ST. FRANCIS 542 TRANSPORTED FIRE UNFOUNDED, CANCELLED COMBINE FIRE TRANSPORT ONE TO RIDGES CANCELLED F'ER 9200 ONE TO MF'LS. CHILDREN HOSP. TRANSPORTED ONE TO RIDGES CANCELLED TRANSPORTED ONE TO ST. FRANCIS CHIMNEY FIRE~ OUT ON ARRIVAL DUMPSTER FIRE 542 TRANSPORTED 542 TRANSPORTED 542 TRANSPORTED BRUSH FIRE 597 RIDGES, 598 ST. FRANCIS 542 TRANSPORTED TRANSPORTED ONE TO RIDGES TRANSF'ORTED ONE TQ ST. FRANCIS RELEASED F'T. TO 542 TRANSF'ORTED ONE TO R~DGES ALARM, CANCELLED PER 9200 542 TRANSPORTED TRANSF'ORT ONE TO ST. FRANCIS NO TRANSF'ORT TRANSF'ORT ONE TC RIDGES NO TRANSPORT NO TRANSPORT TRANSPOR? ONE TO ST. FRANCIS CONTROLLED REC. FIRE TRANSF'ORT ONE TO RIDGES NO TRANSF'ORT 542 TRANSRORTED GAS F'UMF' FIRE, OUT ON ARRIVAL TRANSPORTED TWO TO ST. FRANCIS NO TRANSPORT CANCELLED, WOODBURNER NO TRANSPORT 542 TRANSPORT NO TRANSPORT CANCELLED, FALSE ALARM HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 CONSENT AGENDA: REQUESTED BY : SUBJECT MATTER: DATE: 3 (e) RALPH TESCHNER, FINANCE DIRECTOR CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ELECTION JUDGE APPOINTMENTS FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 16, 1992 INTRODUCTION: Prior Lake will conduct three elections during the course of 1992; the Presidential Primary scheduled for April 7, 1992, the Primary on September 15, 1992 and the General Election on November 3, 1992. The city is responsible for the first two elections while the General Election will be a joint effort between the City and the School District, with City Staff coordinating the process. The City Council must authorize the appointment of election judges to conduct the election day activities. BACKGROUND Earlier this month the Prior Lake City Council approved a redistricting plan which increased the number of election precincts within the city from three to five. This plan was to become effective March 31, 1992 as per statute requirement but cannot be implemented until the fall elections. Therefore, the present alignment of three precincts shall be utilized for the Presidential Primary. DISCUSSION: The Presidential primary is the first primary in 36 years to be conducted in Minnesota since 1956. It also will be a closed primary whereby the voter must declare their party affiliation as either Democratic or Republican before receiving a ballot. The polling places for the three precincts are located respectively at City Hall, Five Hawks Elementary and Assembly of God Church. Staff anticipates a fairly low turnout of less than 10% of the registered voters. Based upon this projection, Precincts #1 & #2 will be staffed with five judges and Precinct #3 with four judges. Within the precincts there is relative party balance as required by election law. The polls shall be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. The judges will report to their appropriate precinct location one hour prior to the polls opening for set-up preparation. Also, the judges will be attending a training 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax {612) 447-4245 RECOMMENDATION: ACTION REQUIRED: session to be conducted by the Scott County Auditor's Office. As in past years, the Judges shall be paid $5.00 per hour. Attached is a list of election Judges indicated by precinct. Staff has contacted the judges and each has expressed interest in servigg this year's Presidential Primary election. Staff would recommend approval of those judges submitted. Motion to approve as part of the consent agenda is in order. HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 ELECTION OFFICIALS (P~esidential Primary) PRECINCT ONE NAME Nellie Lannon Mary Beth Onkka Eleanor Gehlhar Sarah Gottstine Marlene Turner ADDRESS 16233 Evanston Ave. S.E. 4363 Dakota Street S.E. 5220 Frost Point Circle S.E. 5942 Hidden Oaks Circle S.E. 16276 Franklin Circle S.E. PARTY Democrat Democrat Republican Republican Republican PRECINCT TWO NAME Emily Amberg Kathy Arnold Donna Dupont Kristine Hanson Donna Story ADDRESS 16349 Park Ave. S.E. 15683 Island View Rd. N.W. 16571 Northwood Road N.W. 4340 Hickory Hills Trail 4420 Colorado Street S.E. PARTY Democrat Democrat Democrat Republican Republican PRECINCT THREE NAME Frances Dennehy Lynn Hartman Helen Ries Diane Schroeder ADDRESS 14450 Watersedge Trail N.E. 14279 Aspen Ave. N.E. 6781 Denese Street N.E. 14131 Timothy Ave. N.E. PARTY Democrat Democrat Republican Republican 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 AGENDA NUMBER: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: 'DATE: 3(f) BRUCE LONEY, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ELECTRIC AGREEMENTS PEAK CONTROLLED WITH NSP MARCH 16, 1992 SERVICE INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: The purpose of this Agenda item is to approve the attached agreements between Northern States Power (NSP) and the City of Prior Lake for Peak Controlled Electric Service on Well Pumphouse #4 and #5. NSP in their Load Management Program has a Peak-Cogtrolled rate program available to commercial or industrial customers in which the City of Prior Lake is eligible for. This program offers a reduced demand charge throughout the year for customers who curtail their electrical use during a peak demand period. A peak demand period usually occurs during the months of June thru September and on hot, muggy days in which the electrical usage is the highest. NSP considers off-peak times to be 9:00 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. Monday through Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The peak demand days usually occur during the business days of Monday through Friday. In past years with this program, the highest number of peak demand days was in 1988 with 12 days and some yea~s there has been as few as 2 days. Also in past years, the typical peak controlled period during the day has been from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Staff has met with Steve Willaert, NSP Electric Marketing Representative, to discuss the program and implementation for the City's well pumphouses. Currently the City has a General Service Agreement with NSP ~n which the demand charge per kilowatt is $8.08 during the months of June through September and $5.82 per kilowatt for the rest of the year. With the peak controlled program, the demand rate charge would be reduced to $3.66 per kilowatt for the entire year on the electrical equipment placed into this program. Attached 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 to this Agenda Report is an illustration showing the water pump electrical cost for 1991 and the amount that would have been saved if each pump had been on peak controlled service. The amount of money saved for umphouse #3, #4, and #5 would have been 3,868.00, $1,782.00, and $3,186.00, respectively. From the meeting with Mr. Willaert and after analyzing the City's water system, it was concluded that two of the City's three pumphouses could be placed on a peak controlled system without affecting the operation of the City's water system. An Electric Service Agreement for Peak Controlled rates has been prepared by NSP and is attached for Council review. DISCUSSION: The City has recently installed a million gallon storage tank at Crest Avenue and Cedarwood Street and installed a 1100 gallon per minute well and pumphouse. These additions to the Municipal water system have increased the City's water supply so that this peak controlled program on our pumphouses is possible. On heavy water usage days, the water system has enough water stored in the two tanks that only one well and pumphouse is needed for much of the day. A second well and pumphouse is usually necessary to refill the storage tanks by 8:00 or 9:00 P.M. and will run throughout the night. The electrical peak controlled period for the peak demand day usually runs from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. The water pumps on the peak controlled program can be placed back on line as soon as the peak controlled period is over. There is a one year trial ~eriod in which the City can notify NSP if this peak controlled program is not working for whatever reason. The City's electrical bills would be recalculated using the previous rates as currently exists with the General Service Agreement. In the Agreement there is a failure to control clause in which the demand charge would be $13.80 per kilowatt versus the peak controlled demand charge rate of $3.66 per kilowatt. The worst case scenario would be during a heavy water usage day and a major fire occurred during the peak control period whereas the pumps on the peak controlled program are needed. The extra cost for using a pump would be approximately $1,000.00 per pump per billing period. The savings per pump per yegr with this peak controlled program approximately $3(000.00 to $4,000.00. The worst case scenario would have to occur at least three or four times a year for ~he city to break even on their electrical bills for the water pumps. RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation is to approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Agreements placing Water Pumphouse #4 and #5 on Peak Controlled Service. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives are as follows: Approve the Agreement authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Agreements. Table this item for a specific reason. Disapprove the recommendation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City has budgeted for the electrical cost on the water pumphouses based on the General Service rates. This budget item should have an underrun based on the reduced demand charge rates from the peak controlled program. ACTION REQUIRED: Make a motion, as part of the Consent Agenda, approving the NSP Agreements and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Agreements. Account NO. lie Z~r72 05500 G4X)G 1/i Electric Service Agreement Peak Controlled THIS AGREEMENT, Made this L7 day of )C,U[Cl[ . ,1g.,9~ by and between NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, a'Minnesola Corporallon, hereinaller called the 'Company," and · czar or ~'i[o~ ~ . hereinafter called the 'Cuslomer, · engaged In the business et c~r co~ - um.z. . WITNESSE'rH: Thai the parties hereto, each I.n consideration el the agreements o( the other, agree as Iollows: 1. KINO OF SERVICE: Company agrees Io supply and Customer agrees lo a~cel~ electric eewice In the Iorm el 3 Phase,.. ~ Wire, Allemaling Current at a nominal Irequenoy el 60 Hertz and al a nominal voltage el ~efl?/277vm.?~ , lot Customer's use solely lot the operallon of electrk= equipment now Inslalled or to be Installed by Customer on Ihe property known as CZTT Or PlZO~. ~ ~ p~[~ f Ioca(ed et 5500 ]~[m'~ s?. ~.~.. I~RIOR LAKE. KIIqI~OTA 55372 . 2. ANNUAL MINIMUM DEMAND CHARGE: In conslderallon el the capacity commilment by Company and ils Investment In lacllities to serve Customer, Customer agrees that il the net demand cha~ge payments dudng any conlracl year hereunder, In accordance wilh Ihe RATE below, amount Io less than a mlrdmum charge el $ 202A.00 peryear, tile dllleronce between such minimum charge and said.net demand charge payment shall be Included in the bill for the last month of said year and Cuslomer agrees to pay same as a charge Ior service rendered. 3. TERM: This Agreement shall commence al 12:01 A.¥. on 18 FA,RCa ,19 92 . and shall continue Ior a period ending at 12:01 A.M. 18 l,'d~Ca , ,19 97 . and il nol then lerminated by at least slx months pdor writlen notice by eilher party, shall continue further until so lerminated. 4. RATE: Customer agrees to quality Ior and elects the rate schedule Ior pE.~ C01ft'~OLt. E~ 'SLmV[CE . Customer agrees lo pay Company's eslablished rale schedule In ellecl Iro. m time Io time in Ibis locality lot such Se~ice, the established tale schedule now In ellect being the one attached hereto. Rale Code: ct, go4 S, TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The sewice hereunder shall be supp,ed for Customer's use subject to the General Rules and Regulations el company on IIIo with the state regulatory commission as they now exist or may hereafter be changed. A copy of such rules and regulations Is available from tho Company. This.agreement Is also mJbJect Io Section(s) glA appearing under the heading 'Additional Terms and Condillons' on the reverse side el Ihls Agreement. Cuslomer agrees Io use eleclr~cal sen,ice only as herein slaled, and will nol assign this Agreement except upon writlen consenl el Company. 6. MINIMUM DEMAND Q.IARGE DIFFERENTIAL FOR EACH SEAS~: Company agrees that dudng the lerm el this agreement, the minimum demand charge differential will be $4.42 per kW dudng the summer season (June--Seplember),'and ~ per kW dudng the winler season (October-May). 7. MAXIMUM HOURS OF INTERRUPTION: Company agrees that Ihe Iotal intenlional inlen'uplions el conlrolled demand will nol exceed. 80., hours per calendar year. 8. CONTROl. PERIOO NOTICE: Company will endeavor 1o give customer I hour(s) notice el commencement of control period. g. EXPECTED MAXIMUM DEMANDS: For the term el this agreement, customer's expected maximum ~ demand Is 92 kW. The expected maximum annual demand less Ihe predelen*rdned demand level the expected maximun~ controlled demand. The customer's expected maximum GtU/3E[laCSaaffLOJ3.demand is kW. 10. PREDETERMINED DEMAND LEVEL (PDL}: The PDL may be revised sublecl to approval by Company. Customer may' elect either the standard or optioml arrangement as specilied below. Standard: C. uslomer agrees Io Ilml! adJusled demand to 0 . kW dudng conlrol pedods. Opllonah Cuslomer agrees lo reduce adjusted demand by #/A kW during conlrol periods. Cuslome~'s PDL will be the monlhl¥ adlusled demand less Ihe agreed Io load reduclion. The PDt. In months without a conlml period will nol be less Ihan Ihe grealest PDL ol all monlhs with a control pedod during the preceding eleven months. Any' cuslomer wilh generallng equlpme~ which Is operated In parallel wilh Company must comply wilh all requirements assoclaled wilh Parallel OperalJom specllled In the General Rules and Regulations ol Company. 11. TRIAL PERIOD AND CANCELLATION CHARGE: Company agrees that the lira twelve months ol this agreement will be a Irlal pedod. Cuslomer must noUfy' Company' In writing lo lerminale Ihis agreement dudng the Irtal period. I! customer lerminates Ibis agreement during the ldal pedod, Customer's Peak-Conlrolled Service or Peak-Conlrolled Time o! Day Service bills will be recalculaled using the corresponding finn tale (General Service or General Time of Day Service). Customer will be charged the difference belween the recalculaled amount and the ernounl charged under Ihe corresponding Peak-Controlled rale. Also, cuslomer will receive a refund for any addiUonal charges which were assessed during Ihe Idal pedod due to customer failure Io conlrol load. A Idal period for Peak-Conlmlled Service or Peak-Conlrolled Time o! Day Service will nol be available Io any cuslomer Iha! has previously, received either service. Customer will pay a cancellation charge after the twelve monlh trial pedod, It Customer lerminates this agreement or this agreemenl Is terminated as a result ol any default ol Customer. The cancellation charge will be Ihe difference belween the billing amounls described above, for the most recent 18 monlh$ ol Peak-Conlrolled Servlco or Peak-Conlmlled Time ol Day Service. Cuslomer will nol receive a relund lot any addilional charges which were assdssed during this 18 month pedod due Io cuslomer laJlure Io conlrol load. Additionally, If at any time this agreemenl Is lerminaled In any above described manner, Customer will be charged all inslallaUon and removal costs lot spedal equipmenl and facilllJes provided by Company lot Peak- Conlmlled Service or Peak-Conlrolled Time o! Day Service. 12. CONTROL bY'STEM: Customer agrees !o control loads lo the In-its conlaJned in this agreement and upon notice Imm the Company Io reduce load Io levels predelermined by' this agreement. 13. FAILURE TO CONTROL: Il In any monlh cuslomer falls !0 conlrol load Io predelermlned demandilevel when requesled by Company, Ihe addllional charge specified in the Rules for Appllcalion o! Peak-Controlled shall be applied Io lhe amount by which cuslomer's maximum adjusted demand during any conlrol pedod exceeds predelermined demand. I! cuslomer Incurs three laJlures !o conlrol load Io predelermined demand level when requested by Company, the Company resewes Ihe right lo renegotiate the predetermined demand level or remove customer Irom Peak-Controlled Sen, ice. In a case where customer is removed Irom Peak-Conlrolled Service, customer will be subjecl Io a cancellaUon charge spectlied In cuslomer's Elecl~ Servic. e AgreemenL 14. GENERATING CUSTOMER CHARGE: Customer choosing Ihe Optional Predetermined Demand Level agrees Io pay Company' ti/& per nx~h Ior additional metering and billing expenses relaled Io the use customer-operaled generallng equipment lo reduce adJusled demand during conlrol periods, as described in the Rules Ior Application ol Peak-Controlled Service. NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY CIT~ OF PRIOR LA~ EI~ J. JORNSON DAY[i) J. UI~ .~ I.~-.ANDREN Title S.E. REOZOti ~[,~;'t'alC &&Rlqrrlll~ ~ · Title _C.!TI' ~P:p., - ~Yom Stoas ]t. Mills'art _ Mmketlng Representative G/27/~9 Account No. ur PXCZ 00400 0000 1§ Electric Service Agreement Peak Controlled THIS AGREEMENT, Made Ihls 17 day of HA.RCa ,1992. by and between NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, a Minnesola Corporalion, hereinalter called Ihe 'Company,' and ¢1;TY OF PR[OR T.Ar~_ , hereinafter called the · Customer, · engaged In the business el CITY co~ - u'~.~. . WlTNESSETH: Thai the parties h'erelo, each .1~ consideration of the agreements el the other, agree as Iollows: 1. KIND OF SERVICE: Company agrees lo supply and Cuslomer agrees lo acoel~l electflc service In Ihe Iorm o! 3 Phase, 4 Wire, Altemallng Current at a nominal frequency o! 60 Hertz and at a nominal voltage of ARO¥1277VI1LTR . lor Customer's use solely for tho operation el electrio equipment now Inslalled or Io be inslalled by Cuslomer on the property known as C[TY OF PE:I:OR LAKE IG'LL 1'I/I~ f Ioca[ed al 400 SI~qI, iER ST. S.lr.. , PR/OR T~I~. M/HNESOTA 5.5372 . 2. ANNUAL MINIMUM DEMAND CHARGE: In consideration of the capaclly commitment by Company and Ils Investment In laclllUes to serve Customer, Customer agrees that il the net demand charge payments during any contract year hereunder, In accordance with the RATE below, amount lo less than a rrdnimum charge ol $187<),(~ per year, the dilference between such minimum charge and said.net demand charge payment shall be incJuded in the bill lot lira last month of said year and Customer agrees to pay same as a charge lot seflflce rendered. 3. TERM: This Agreement shall commence at 12:01 A.I~I. on 18 tqA-qCH ,19 92 . and shall continue lot a period ending al 12:01 A.M. t8 HARCH ,19~7 , and il not then lermlnated by at least six monlhs pflor writlen notice by either party, shall conUnuo further until so leflTdnaled. 4. RATE: Customer agrees to qualily lot and elects the rate schedule lot pEAl: ;O1[qTROLLED 'SERV:[C~. . Cuslomer agrees Io pay company's eslablished tale schedule In elfecl Imm time lo time in this Jocalily lot such Service, the eslablished tale schedule now In ellect being the one attached hereto. Rate code: GT004 5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The service hereunder shall be supplied lot Customer's use subject to the General Rules and Regulations of Company on file with the state regulatory commission as they now exist or may hereafter be changed. A copy of such fides and regulations Is available Irom the Company. This.agreement Is also subject Io Section(s) #IA appearing under the heading 'Additional Terms and Condillons' on the reverse side of this Agreement. Cuslomer agrees Io use electrical sen;ice only as herein stated, and will not assign this Agreemenl except upon writlen consent of company. 6. MINIMUM DEMAND ~HARGE DIFFERENTIAL FOR EACH SEASON: Company agrees that during the lerm el Ihls agreement, the minimum demand charge dillerenUal will be ~4.42 per kW during the summer season (June-Seplember),' and ~L pa' kW during the winter season (October-May). 7. MAXIMUM HOURS OF INTERRUPTION: Company agrees that Ihe total inlenlioflal interruplions el controlled demand will nol exceed 80 hours per calendar year. 8. CONTROL PERIOD NOTICE: Company will endeavor to give customer I hour(s) nolice el commencement of control period. 9. EXPECTED MAXIMUM DEMANDS: Fro' the term of this agreement, cuslomef's expected maximum anflu~ demand Is 85 kW. The expected maximum annual demand less Ihe predetermined demand level Is tho expected maximum controlled demef . The customer's expected maximum sumflMCS an.demand is 85 kW. 10. PREDETERMINED DEMAND LEVEL (PDL): The PDL may be revised ~ lo approval by Company. Customer may' elect eilher the slandm'd or oplional arrangement as sped,ed below. Standard: Customer agrees to limit adlusted demand to, 0 kW dudng control periods. ' Opllonal: Customer agrees to reduce adjusted demand by. "/& kW dudng control pedods. Cuslomer's PDL will be the n~onlhly adlusled demand less Ihe agreed Io load reduction. The PDL In months without a control period will not be less than tile greatest PDL ol all months with a control period during the prec~ding eleven months. Any customer with generalJng equipment which Is operated In paralel with Company must comply wilh all requirements associated with Parallel Operations specllled in tile General Rules and Regulations ol Company. 11. TRIAL PERIOD AND CANCF[t&TION CHARGE: Company ~grees that the first twelve monlhs ol this agreemenl will be a Irial period. Customer must notify Company In wriling Io lerminale Ihis agreement during the trial period. II customer terminates this agreement during the trial pertod, Customers Peak-Controlled Service or Peak-Controllod Time o! Day Service bills will be recalculated using the co~espondlng limt tale (General SeMce or General Time ol Day Service). Customer will be charged the difference behveen Ihe recalculated amount and the amounl charged under Ihe corresponding Peak-Conlrolled rale. Also, customer will receive a relund lot any additional charges which were assessed during the trial period due to customer lallure to control toad. A trial period Ior Peak-Controlled 8e~ce or Peak-Controlled Time ol Day Service will not be available to any customer Ihal has previously received either sen~tce. Customer will pay a cancellal]on change alter the twelve month ldal pedod, il Cuslomer terminates this agreement or this agreement Is tem~lnated as a result ol any de{ault ol Customer. The canoellation charge will be the dillerence belween the billing amounls described above, for lhe most recent 18 months ol Peak-Controlled Servico or Peak-Conlrolled Time ol Day Service. Cuslomer will nol receive a relund lot any additional charges which were assdssed during this 18 monlh pedod due Io cuslomer lailure Io conlrol load. Additionally, II at any lime this agreement Is terminated in any above described manner, Customer will be charged all Installation and removal costs lot special equipment and lacilities provided by Company lot Peak- Controlled Service or Peak-Conlrolled Time ol Day Service. 12. CONTROL SYSTEM: Customer agrees to control toads to the limits contained In this agreement and upon notice Irom the Company to reduce load to levels predetermined by this agreement. 13. FAILURE TO CONTROL: II In any month customer falls !o control load Io predetermined demandilevel when requested by company, Ihe adclilional charge specified In lhe Rules lor Application ol Peak-Controll~:l Service shall be applied to the amount by which customer's maximum adlusted demand during any control period exceeds predelermined demand. I! cuslomer Incurs Ihree failures Io conlrol load Io predelermined demand level when requested by company, the Company reserves the righl to renegoliate the predetermined demand level or remove customer Irom Peak-Conl~olled Se~ce. In a case where cuslomer Is removed Irom Peak-Controlled Service, customer will be subject to a cancellation charge specified In customer's Electric Servlc. e Agreement. 14. GENERATING CUSTOMER CHARGE: Customer choosing Ihe Opllonal Predelermlned Demand Level agrees to pay Company #/A per month Ior additional metering and billing expenses related to the use of customer-operated generating equipment to reduce adjusted demand during control periods, as described in the Rules for Appllcalion o! Peak-Conts)lled Se~ce. NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY Cl:'r~ oF PRZOR [J~ ED~IARD J. JOBNSOH D&VI~ J. UI~ACH~ . I~E ANDKEN Tille S.l~. RE~IOll ELECTRIC llddEET:l[NG HALSA. GER . Title . CIl'Y. N.4~ - IqAYOR Stev~l= D, #illa~rt Mmketing Represenlalive ~27/80 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE Water Pumps, Pk. Cont. Elec. $$$ Saved Ney,, ,..,~.,r-. E,ec. Baaed on 1991 bill period. Pie Chart la not FCA, POSSIBLE ANNUAL SAVINGS · $8836,00 5 YEAR ENTENDED SAVINGS · $44180.00 HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 CONSENT AGENDA: REQUESTED BY : SUBJECT MATTER: DATE: 3 (g) RALPH TESCHNER, FINANCE DIRECTOR CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 92-11 REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE MARCH 16, 1992 INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: Cities must establish a process and format, to issue bonds for previously paid. project expenditures as per new regulations instituted by the Internal Revenue Service. Prior Lake's bond counsel, Briggs & Morgan, has suggested that these rules be incorporated into the attached resolution for purpose of compliance. On January 30, 1992 the IRS published its final regulations with respect to what it refers to as "reimbursement bonds". These are bond issues whose proceeds will be used to reimburse the issuer for a project expenditure which it paid before the actual date of closing and settlement on those bonds. The rules apply to all bonds issued after March 2, 1992. They basically apply to all routine tax exempt munlcipal borrowings. The intent here is to control what the Internal Revenue Service perceives to be an inordinate number of payback bond issues by cities. The IRS contends that cities are taking advantage of their borrowing authority for cost recovery of expenses that may precede an actual project by a significant amount of time. Their belief is that a substantial portion of such costs are routine in nature and should be funded as such and therefore should not require bonding. The control factor is for the IRS to limit how far back Cities may pick up a qualified expenditure for bonding reimbursement. DISCUSSION: Program compliance would involve establishing procedures revolving around what is known as a -- ' If . Declaration of Official Intent This simply states that on or before the date a project expenditure is to be paid, the City declares a reasonable intention and expectation to reimburse itself from the proceeds of a future borrowing. The kicker is that the City must 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 issue bonds and make the repayment within one year of the initial payment. If not, the expense becomes ineligible for payback. The key components of the Declaration of Official Intent are outlined below: 1.) Official intent declarations are one-time declaratlons which cover an entire project. 2.) Declaration must contain a description of the anticipated project. 3.) Declaration must state the reasonable intent of the ~ity for reimbursement from a future bond issue. 4.) Declaration must state the maximum amount of bonds expected to be issued. 5.) Declaration must contain a statement that the City has no other sources of funds reserved, allocated or available for the project. A key exception to the rules are for such preliminary expenditures defined as surveying, engineering, soil testing, etc, which are necessary to ascertaining project feasibility. From a practical standpoint, Prior Lake rarely incurs any of these capital expenditures other than the preliminary sort. In fact, only one project in the past would have qualified under these regulations. Most of the time we bond at a very early stage with respect to an improvement project. The reason being is that we normally do not have the financial flexibility of excess construction funds on hand prior to bonding. Since these regulations DO NOT apply to bond proceeds used to make direct payment of roject costs after bonding, for the most part t will be business as usual. However, in the isolated case where it may become necessary to expend from other funds on a preliminary basis, it is important that the mechanics are in place to avoid a situation of non-compliance. In summary, the resolution is a one time designation of procedures to be followed in the event the City incurs those expenditure ty?es ~hat qualify for reimbursement stipulation. While a Declaration of Official Intent shall be filed for each improvement project that requires bonding as a safeguard. RECOMMENDATION: Attached to your agenda material are two forms of documentation which will implement the regulation requirements for reimbursement bonds. They are Resolution 92-11 Establishing Procedures Relating to Compliance With ACTION REQUIRED: Reimbursement Bond Regulations and a standard Declaration of Official Intent. Staff would recommend that the Council approve both forms. Motion by the Council as part of the Consent Agenda to approve Resolution 92-11 Establish- in~ Procedures Relating to. Compliance With Relmbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code and to adopt the Declaration of Official Intent format. HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 RESOLUTION 92-11 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE MOTION BY: SECONDED BY WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has issued final Treasury Regulations Section 1.103-18 dealing with reimbursement bond proceeds, which would include those proceeds of the City's bonds to be used to reimburse the City for any project expendlture paid by the City prior to the time of the issuance of those bonds; and WHEREAS, the Regulations generally require that the City make a prior declaration of its official intent to reimburse itself for such prior expenditures out of the proceeds of subsequent bond issues and that the expenditure be a capital expenditure; and WHEREAS, the actual bonding and reimbursement allocation shall be made from the proceeds of such bonds within one year of the payment of the expenditure or not later than one year after the project has been placed in service; and WHEREAS, the City's bond counsel Briggs and Morgan has advised the City that the Regulations do not apply to payments of City project costs first made from bond proceeds; and WHEREAS, the City desires to comply with the Regulations and to establish certain procedures to ensure compliance. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council that the City Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the City's Official Intent Declarations or to delegate from time to time that responsibility to other appropriate employees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, each Declaration shall comply with the requirements of the Regulations and are to include the following: (a) Each Declaration shall be made on or before the date the City pays the applicable ~roject cost and shall state that the City reasonably intends and expects to reimburse itself with the proceeds of a future borrowing. (b) Each Declaration shall specifically contain the following statement: "This Declaration is a Declaration of Official intent under Treasury Regulations Section 1.103-18." (c) Each Declaration shall contain a project description and shall identify the particular fund from which the expend- iture to be reimbursed is paid. (d) Each Declaration shall also contain a statement of the maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for the project. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 (e) Each Declaration shall be made available for public inspection at Prior Lake City Hall during normal business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Finance Director shall make the appropriate reimbursement allocations, being generally the transfer of the bond proceeds to reimburse the source of temporary financing used by the City to make payment of the prior expenditure. Passed and adopted this 16th day of March , 1992. YES NO Andren Fitzgerald Kedrowski Scott White Andren Fitzgerald Kedrowski Scott White (Seal) David J. Unmacht City Manager City of Prior Lake HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 'INN E~O DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT The undersigned, being the duly appointed and acting City Finance Director of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota has been and is on the date hereof duly authorized by the Prior Lake City Council to make and execute this Declaration of Official Intent. Furthermore the undersigned, pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.103-18 under the Internal Revenue Code hereby states and certifies the following: 1.) The improvement project to which this Declaration relates is generally described as follows: 2.) The specific fund or account of the city from which the expenditure to be reimbursed will be paid is as follows: 3.) The maximum principal amount of the debt expected to be issued by the City to which the Declaration relates is on the date hereof reasonably estimated to be $ . Each of the expenditures is a capital expenditure as described in the Regulations. 4.) The City intends and reasonably expects to reimburse itself for the payment of the expenditures out of the proceeds of bonds issued after the date of payment of the expenditures. 5.) As of the date hereof, there are no sources of City funds which have been reserved or are reasonably expected to be made available or allocated or otherwise set aside to provide permanent financing for the above referenced expenditures. 6.) This Declaration shall be made an official part of the records available for inspection by the general public at City Hall during regular business hours of from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday thru Friday. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Declaration and placed it on file in the official City records this day of , 19 . City Finance DireCtor City of Prior Lake, Minnesota 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 HERITAGE COMM 1891 1991 AGENDA NUMBER: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: 3 (h) BRUCE LONEY, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY MAPPING FOR PROPOSED BUSINESS OFFICE PARK LAKEFRONT PARK MARCH 16, 1992 AND AND INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: The purpose of this Agenda item is to consider the authorization of aerial photography and mapping service work for the proposed business office park and Lakefront Park areas. A City Council workshop was held on October 9, 1991 on the proposed business office park south of the existing industrial park and CSAH 21. Attendants to this workshop heard presentations from staff and financial consultant, Ed Tschida, on the options and strategies for development of business office park in this area. Discussion at this meeting centered on developing the first phase of the proposed business office park located in Section 1 which is within the City limits. Staff did provide cost estimates for the installation of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and street improvements to the various alternatives described in the business office park report. Staff mentioned at the workshop that the business office park is planned to include area in Section 12 which is currently in Spring Lake Township and the Orderly Annexation Area. The proposed first phase of the business office park has drainage from Section 12 which flows through the development. The proposed business office park area in Section 1 and 12 is located between the Markley Lake and Cleary Lake drainage areas. The City has 2 foot contour maps for Section 1 and only 10 foot USGS contour maps for Section 12. The land area in Section 12 is generally flat in topography and the ten (10) foot contour map does not provide enough accuracy to adequately define the drainage areas for analyzing the drainage flows in this area. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 A two(2) foot contour map would enable staff to better analyze the drainage needs for the proposed first phase and ultimate full development of the business office park. This map will also be useful in analyzing the drainage needs for the upcoming CSAH 21 road project and for the development of Section 12 if this area is ever annexed into the city of Prior Lake. This map will be a planimetric (plan view) map as well which will depict the roads, buildings, fences, swamps, tree outlines, etc., to the extent that these features are visible on the aerial photography. Included in the quoted proposal is the cost to provide aerial photography and planimetric mapping for the Lakefront Park area. This map will provide the City a scale drawing (1 inch = 100 feet scale) showing the locations of the recently improved trails, sports facilities, swamps, tree outlines, fences and other features that are visible on the aerial photography. This map will assist the Parks department in planning the future development of this park. An additional map at a smaller scale can be provided at a cost of $35.00 each. Staff recommends that a 1 inch = 200 foot drawing also be acquired for planning and design purposes. The two proposals received from companies performing aerial photography and mapping work are summarized as follows: COMPANY SEC. 12 LAKEFRONT (640 AC.) (160 AC.) 1.) HORIZONS, INC. 2.) MARTINEZ, CORP. $3,970.00 $1,040.00 $4,225.00 $1,085.00 This described work was authorized by City Council on November 4, 1991 and was to be financed from the 1991 Contingent Reserve. Much of the original Council Agenda Report information is contained in this Agenda Report and attached as Exhibit A is the November 4, 1991 Council minutes approving a motion which authorizes the work. The heavy snowfalls during the months of October and November, 1991 prevented the aerial photography work from bein~ completed. The 1991 Contingent Reserve monies cannot be used as the 1991 financial year has been closed as DISCUSSION: of March 1, 1992. Staff had hoped that a winter thaw would have melted enough snow such that the aerial photography work could have been completed in December of 1991. The snow cover was still too heavy for accurate mapping of elevations, thus the work was not done in 1991. The 1992 budget was in process at this time and staff did not include this work in the budget since a ?urc~ase order was issued already and a possibility existed that the work could be completed in 1991. The proposed aerial photography and planimetric/topographic map work will assist the Engineering department in estimating the drainage needs and associated costs for the proposed first phase of the business office park and for the proposed CSAH 21 project. Storm sewer and ponding costs have been estimated without the benefit of a two (2) foot contour map which can delineate the drainage areas more accurately. Aerial photography is flown in late fall or early spring ~n order to acquire the ground elevation data when the leaves are not on the trees. The proposed aerial photography and planimetrlc map for Lakefront Park will provide the City with an accurate map showing the features of the park and assist in the future planning of this Park's development. The City has a two (2) foot contour map for the Lakefront Park area, however, this map was done before the improvements such as sports facilities, trails, hockey rinks, park buildings were completed in the park. The cost of producing maps for large areas such as the 640 acres and 160 acres for Section 12 and Lakefront Park, respectively, can be done more cost effectively by aerial photography than by manually surveying the areas. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives are as follows: Approve a motion to authorize the aerial photography and mapping work for Section 12 and Lakefront Park as outlined in the attached proposal to Horizons, Inc. in the amount of $5,010.00. Approve a motion to authorize the aerial photography and mapping work for either Section 12 or Lakefront Park in the amount of $3,970.00 or respectively. separately $1,040.00, 3. Do not authorize the aerial photography and mapping work. 4. Table this item for a specific reason. RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation is to authorize Horizons, Inc. to perform the aerial photography and mapping work for Section 12 and Lakefront Park to assist in the future planning of these areas. BUDGET IMPACT: This study was not budgeted. Financing of the work would be from contingent reserve. The current balance in contingent reserve is $100,000.00. ACTION REQUIRED: As part of the Consent Agenda, make a motion to authorize the aerial photography and mapping service work to be done by Horizons, Inc. for Section 12 and Lakefront Park areas and funding of this work to be from contingent reserve. HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 EXHIBIT "A" MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL November 4, 1991 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, November 4, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, 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 21, 1991 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion carried. Scott abstained due to being out of town during the meeting. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as follows: a) b) ,c) d) e) f) g) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Eurasian Watermilfoil With DNR Consider Approval of Woodview Tax Abatement Consider Approval of Joint Prosecution Expenses Yrtvo£ce~ Agreement ~oodv i e~ Agreement Tax Consider Approval for Final Payment on Project 91-14, P~oJec. Lakefront Park Trail Improvements Lake/~zor~ Consider Approval of Aerial Photography and Mapping for Proposed Business Office Park and Lakefront Park Consider Approval of Participation in the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force MOTION MADE BY WHITE, AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (g). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: First Consideration of Shoreland Management Ordinance Amendments 91-12 thru 91-14. SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE CONSENT £o~ce Scott and Selected 4629 Dakota St. S,E.. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 CONSENT AGENDA: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REGISTERED LAND FOR JOHN MAHONEY MARCH 16, 1992 SURVEY INTRODUCTION: DISCUSSION: ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATION: ACTION REQUIRED: Mr. John Mahoney, the applicant, has petitioned the City Council to approve a registered land survey ( the number to be assigned upon filing with County Registrar) in accordance with Section 6-8-1 (attached), of the Prior Lake Subdivision Ordinance. The applicant has constructed a two family home at 4065 Pleasant Street and intends to convey each unit in fee simple title rather than the entire building and lot. To accomplish the sale of each unit requires the division of the entire parcel along the common wall of the structure resulting in Tracts A and B (see attached Registered Land Survey). The applicant initially tried to divide the registered parcel via a meets and bounds description. However, the County Examiner of Titles rejected the split and required a registered land survey whereby eliminating two lengthy legal descriptions. Approve the Registered Land Survey presented. Deny the Registered Land Survey. Continue the item for more information. as Alternative 1. Motion as part of the consent approve Registered Land Survey be assigned by County Registrar). agenda to (number to 4629 Dakota St. S.E, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO.__ SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA Sou~ I~ne of Pleasant A,~flue S S9o 29 ' Z6' E -.-I0000--- '- --46 ?o - TRACT - 5.~ $0- 4.] 05 .... 56 ~5-- --- I00 O0 ..... N89~ zg'26'W TRACT A Avenue a~so ~e Mm'th ~ of SECOND ADDITION TO LAK£$1D~.ESTATES o 30 6O SCALE IN FEET D~K)Iel L/~ in~ x 14 ~ltCh ~ron The norm line of SECOND ADDITION TO LAKES/DE ESTATES,~It~_ ! REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. ,, SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA By: S=ott do~ty iceasure£ ry: =~ ~t/ RLGISIRAh OF IlTLh' I nereoy certify rna% this lnstr~;ent was filed in the cf:'~ze ~! the Registrar of rifles i~r r=~orz ~:. tn~ a~, , 19 at o'cicca, .M., anG =elf recorded ds bocuz,ent No. File Volu~,e Page. Paul ~. ~ermerskircnen, Registrar of title& Scott County, Minnesota Certifica%e by: SCOTT CCUNTY SURVE)OR: Purauant to Chapter 7, Minnesota Laws of 197~, this ~egistered Land Survey ~a$ been approved tn2s of , 1992. · Scott County S~rveyor By: Volley Survevino Co..PA C~APTER 8 REGISTERED LAND SURVEYS Section: 6-8-1: 6-8-1: Registered Land Surveys REGISTERED LAND SURVEYS: All registered land surveys shall be presented to the City Council in the form of a final plat to be processed in accordance with standards set forth in this chapter for final plats. Registered land surveys shall only show existing property lines and easements and other existing features as may be appropriate. PRIOR LAKE AMATUER BASEBALL ASSOCIATION 3 March 1992 John Murray 16411 Mandan Ave. S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 City of Prior Lake Attn: Mr. David Unmacht, City Manager 4629 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Dear Mr. Unmacht: The Jays and the Mudcats, Prior Lake's amateur baseball teams, are getting ready for another exciting season. The Jays will again compete in the Cannon Valley League against the strongest Class B teams in the state. The Mudcats begin their second season as a Class C team in the always tough DRS League. Once again, the Prior Lake Amateur Baseball Association would like to apply for a beer license in order to sell beer at all home games. We are in the process of finalizing both the Jays and the Mudcats home schedules, and I will be sending the final schedules to Bill Mangan as in prior years. I anticipate a total of 32 home games, the same as last year, and am including a check in the amount of $160 ($5 per game). The lb'st home game will be April 26th and the season will end by August 16th. Again this year we will be obtaining the required insurance, through Speiker and Company. I hope the above information is sufficient for a favorable response to our beer license request. The Jays and the Mudcats would like to thank the City Council and the City Administration for their past support. We hope you can join us at Memorial Park to see the Prior Lake amateur baseball teams in action. A special thanks to Bill Mangan and the Parks and Recreation Department for providing and maintaining the finest field in the state for our home games. Sincerely, Prior Lake Baseball Association Treasurer INTER-OFFICE MEMO TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Dave Unmac~t/City Manager Laurie Davis/License Clerk March 6, 1992 3.2 Beer Permit for Prior Lake Jay's Baseball Association Attached is a letter from the Prior Lake Jay's Baseball Association requesting a 3.2 Beer Permit for the 1992 baseball season (April 26th through August 16th). Also attached is a receipt for $160.00 and the 3.2 beer permit. Insurance will be through Speiker and Company and is currently in the process as is the game schedule. Please consider approval on the March 16, 1992 Council Agenda. HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Ralph Teschner, Finance Director DATE: March 6, 1992 RE: March 1, 1992 Treasurer's Report 02/1/92 FUNDS BALANCE RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS General 1,483.55 215,042.41 230,744.42 Sewer & Water (25,611.90) 167,660.22 70,315.60 Capital Park 26,069.05 2,100.00 0.00 Debt Service 67,546.54 99,934.97 157,266.76 Construction 3,001.76 10,699.29 3,862.44 Tax Increment 33,591.41 81.59 0.00 Equip. Acquis. 18,857.80 41.38 17,409.00 Trunk Reserve 17,123.69 2,143.12 0.00 03/1/92 BALANCE (14,218.46) 71,732.72 28,169.05 10,214.75 9,838.61 33,673.00 1,490.18 19,266.81 INVESTMENTS 1,200,000.00 785,980.16 5,594,000.00 297,000.00 325,000.00 TOTAL 142,061.90 497,702.98 479,598.22 160,166.66 8,201,980.16 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 "AP01CC" AGENDA NUMBER: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: 6 DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER CONSIDER ADMINISTRATIVE PLAT AND VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR JEANNIE ROBBINS & ERIC DAVIS MARCH 16, 1992 INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: The Planning Department has received administrative land division and variance applications from Jeannie Robbins and Eric Davis of 2950 Terrace Circle, Prior Lake. The applicants propose to divide Lot 6, Block 2, North Shore Crest and add each half to adjacent Lots 5 and 7. See attached survey reduction for reference to this issue. The applications have been filed pursuant to Section 6-1-3: Administrative Land Division process, outlined in Prior Lake Subdivision Ordinance 87-10. A variance application has been filed with the administrative land division requesting a fifteen foot front lot width variance for each proposed tract. The required front yard lot width is ninety feet. The proposed lot width is seventy-five feet, which requires a fifteen foot, lot width variance for Tracts A and B. The subject site contains three fifty foot wide lots that are approximately three hundred feet long containing fifteen thousand square feet each. Lots 6 and 7 are developed with existing cabins, sheds and a garage. A cabin has been removed from Lot 5, which is currently vacant. The site is relatively flat, with the exception of a steep bluff located adjacent to the lakeshore. The neighborhood is developed along the shoreline with a mixture of cabins and single family homes. There is a tract of land located north of the subject site that is currently vacant and will likely be subdivided into single family lots within the next five years. The subject site contains limited tree cover located in the vicinity of the bluff and surrounding the cabins. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 DISCUSSION: This application is similar to the "Hedberg" property, where three substandard lots were combined to create two lots, for the purposes of building two single family homes. The "Hedberg" site was located within the plat of Red Oaks. In that situation the Council found that it was reasonable to issue a variance under circumstances where the density of homes is proposed to be reduced and the size of substandard lots, increased. The variance process serves as an interum measure to meet the objectives of the shoreland management ordinance and results in lots that are consisent with the character of the neighborhood. The existing lots are each of record and are large enough in area and width to be eligible for a building permit. The applicants desire to create two lots that contain 22,500 and 22,966 square feet. It is the intent to remove the existing structures on the tracts in order to build two new, single family homes. The proposed tracts are large enough to accommodate new structures built compliant with setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff has reviewed this application and submitted the proposal to the DNR, utility companies, and neighbors within one hundred feet of the subject site. The DNR has no objection to the lot split and variances as requested, provided that all existing structures on the lots be removed. See attached letter from Joe Richter, dated March 4, 1992. It should be noted that there is no statutory authority for the DNR to have cabins removed. The Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance permits only one principle structure per lot. Staff recommeds that all non-conforming buildings be removed and that the applicant be advised that only one principle structure will be permitted on each tract. No comments have been received by the public on the proposed application. Utility companies that responded to the proposal indicated that they had no objection to the subdivision as proposed. The Engineering Department indicated that the existing service lines to the cabin on Lot 6, encroach onto proposed Tract A. The recommendation from the Engineering Department is that the lines be abandoned and new lines installed, entirely on Tract B. An alternative would be to provide an easement over Tract A for the existing lines. There are no dedicated easements on site, therefore the Engineering Department recommends that a five foot drainage and utilit~ easement be granted to the City as a condition of approval of the subdivision. One additional note is that the driveway for the cabin on Lot 4, Block 2, North Shore Crest, encroaches upon the west side property line of proposed Tract A. The applicant should consider granting an easement to the owner of Lot 4, for driveway access or require that the driveway be relocated entirely upon Lot 4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPACT: The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential land use for this area. Therefore, the application has no impact with respect to the plan and is consistent with the Land Use Plan. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the administrative land division and variance as requested. Table the item for further discussion. Deny the application for specific reasons. RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation from staff is to a~prove the administrative land division and variances subject to the following conditions: Ail existing non-conforming buildings on site be removed. A utility easement be granted for service lines to Tract B, that encroach over Tract A or; the lines be abandoned and new lines installed entirely on Tract B, at the expense of the applicant. Five foot drainage and utility easements be granted adjacent to all boundaries of each Tract, as required by the City Engineer. The applicant grant an easement to the owner of adjacent Lot 4, for driveway access or re.q~.ire that the driveway be relocated entirely upon Lot 4. The rational for granting approval is that the proposed tracts contain three existing lots of record, each of which, could be developed with ACTION REQUIRED: a single family home. The subdivision creates larger tracts and will result in larger lakeshore lots, which is a fundamental objective of the shoreland management ordinance. The variance can be ~ustified in this case because the applicant Ks creating two large lots out of three existing legal non-conforming lots. The variance and subdivision observe the spirit and intent of the shoreland regulations and will not be contrary to the public health, safety, welfare or compromise the adjacent neighborhood. Depends upon the outcome of Council discussion. If it is the intent of the Council to approve the administrative land division and fifteen foot front lot width variances for each tract, a separate motion for each approval is requested. "SBLI~" HItINI~IVE I2t~) DIVISI~ API~X~XC~ FOISt SUBMISSION RBQUIREMENTS: A. Cc~leted application form and Property Identification Number (PID). B. Cc~lete Legal description of existln9 and p~oposed parcels. C. ~ilin9 f~. D. Survey prepared by a qualified person who ts a registered lamt surveyor in tl~ State of Minnesota. E. 15 copies of the application, survey and supporting data ar~ i set reduced to 11" X 17". F. Total square footage and or acreage of existing and proposed parcels. G. Names and addresses of owners who c~n property contiguous to the subject site. GNLY ~ APPLICATIC~ SHALL BE ACXiEPTED FOR REVI~;. To the best of "N kn~ledge the information presented on this form is correct. In addition, I have read Section 6-1-3 of the Prior Lake Subdivision Ordinance which specifies the requirements and procedures for Administrative Plats. agree to provide information and follc~ the procedures an outlined. rote' Date TglS SBCTI~ TO BE FILLED IN BY THE KANND~ DIRECTOR DISPOSITION OF APt%ICATION: AP~ DS~IED c~ ~~. (~,) (I)NDITIONS: .' 12~"~ OF HEARX~ Signature of the Planni.~ Director Date CITY Ot· PKIOR LAKE APPLIO~TION FOR ~ ~r~s~ ~ of ~ership: F~ ~ntra~ ~~/~n~ra~o~ ~ ~o~k Phone: ~ Phone: ,~ork Phone:, Purchase ~j reagent Phone:_ isting use of Property: Proposed Use of Proper y: Leg~ ~scri~ion of Vari~ vari ce Present Zoning :~ Has the applicant pre~iously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance use permit on the subject site or any part of it? Yes ~ No What was requested: When: Disposition: or conditional Describe the type of improvements proposed: ........ -. - _: : s3t~ISS~ON REO~~: fA)Completed application form. (B)Filing fee. (C)Property Survey. (D)Certified from abstract firm, names and addresses of property {miners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Cc~plete legal description & Property Identification Number (PID). (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable. (G)A parcel map at 1"-20'-50' showing: The site develo~ent plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS S{ALL BE REVI~ BY THE PLANNING CCMMISSION. To the best of my kn(~ledge the information presented on this form is correct. In addition, I ~ave read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies procedures. I agree_to provide~formation and;ollow the procedures as outlined in -A~licants Si~hature / . - ' ' THIS SPA~ IS ~0 BE FILLfD OUT BY THE PLANNING DIP4~'ff)R PLANNING ~ISSION CITY COUNCIL APPEAL GO~DITIONS .. Signature of the Plami~Director Date Wiley Surveyin~ Co., RA. i' PHONE NO. STATE OF EPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES METRO WATERS - 1200 WARNER ROAD, ST. PAUL, MN 55106 772-7910 roLE NO. March 4, 1992 Deb Gaross, Assistant City Planner City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 RE: VARIANCE REQUEST, LOT SUBDIVISION, JEANNE ROBINS, PRIOR LAKE (70-26P), CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, SCOTT COUNTY, Dear Ms. Gaross: I have reviewed the above-referenced variance request (received February 26, 1992) and approve the project with the following conditions: The existing structures on the lots be removed, and no more than one residential structure should be allowed on each lot. New structures erected on the lots should conform as nearly as possible to the State Shoreland Standards adopted in 1989. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I would also like to commend Jeanne Robbins and Eric Davis for converting three nonconforming lots into two conforming lots. Should you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call me at 772- 7910. Sincerely, ' Joe Richter Staff Hydrologist ¢¢: City of Prior Lake Shoreland File Prior Lake Spring Lake WMO Scott County SWCD AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 "APO 1PN" NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE LAND DIVISION DATE MAILED: February 25, 1992 The Prior Lake Planning Department has received an application from Jeanne Robbins and Eric Davis of 2950 Terrace Circle, Prior Lake, to consider an administrative land division within the existing plat of North Shore Crest. The proposal is to divide Lot 6, Block 2 and add each half to Lots 5 and 7 as indicated on the attached survey reduction. Section 6-1-3 of the Prior Lake Subdivision Ordinance allows the City Manager or representative to authorize subdivision approval without a public hearing under the following circumstances: 1. The division of property will not result in more than three parcels. 2. The property to be subdivided is a lot of record in the office of the County Recorder of Scott County. 3. The resulting parcels generally conform to the sha~e and area of existing or anticipated land subdivisions in the surrounding areas. 4. The division will not cause any structure to be in violation of setbacks. 5. Any easements which may be required by the City must be granted. 6. The owners of land contiguous to the parcel must be notified in writing and no written objection received within ten days following notification. 7. Any written objection shall constitute an appeal. Such an objection shall be forwarded to the City Council who shall hear the objection and decide the matter. A copy of the proposed administrative land division and location map are attached. Please accept this as official notification of this proposed administrative division. Written comments or objections regarding this matter should be submitted to the Planning Department by Monday, March 9, 1992. If the Planning Department receives no written objections, this proposal will be processed. If you have questions regarding this matter, contact Deb Garross at 447-4230. Sincerely, Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner Enclosure 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 "VA24 PN" NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VARIANCE YOU are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the City Council in the Prior Lake Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E. on: Monday, March 16, 1992 at Approximately 7:30 P.M. PURPOSE OF HEARING: SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: REQUESTED ACTION: To consider a variance application for Jeannie Robbins and Eric Davis of 2950 Terrace Circle, Prior Lake, MN 55372. 5425, 5435 and 5445, Shore Trail. Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 2, North Crest. Shore The applicants are requesting that Lot 6, Block 2, North Shore Crest, be divided into two, approximately equal halves. The west half of Lot 6 is proposed to be added to Lot 5, Block 2, North Shore Crest. The east half of Lot 6 is proposed to be added to Lot 7, Block 2, North Shore Crest. The resulting Tracts will contain 22,500 and 22,966 square feet respectively. Each Tract is proposed to be 75 feet in width. The Zoning Ordinance requires that newly subdivided, lakeshore lots have a front yard width of 90 feet. The applicants are requesting approval of 15 foot, front yard variances for proposed Tracts A and B. See attached survey reduction for reference to this item. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the City Council. For more information, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447-4230. Prior Lake Planning Department February 25, 1992 4629 Dakota St. S.E, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 LEONARD, STREET AND DEINARD PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION SUITE 2300 150 SOUTH FIFTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 March 16, 1992 MICHAEL G. TAYLOR LAWRE:NCE R, SCHAEFER JOHN t/I/. GETSINGER CAROLYN V WOLSKI THOMAS P SANDERS STEVEN R. LINDE:MANN WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUH~ER (612) 335-1671 The Honorable Lydia Andren and Members of the City Council City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Re: Crown CoCo/EZ Stop 16735 Franklin Trail S.E. Dear Mayor Andren and Members of the Council: Our office represents Crown CoCo, Inc., which owns the EZ Stop property located at 16735 Franklin Trail S.E. Crown has owned and operated this facility for many years. In 1983, the City of Prior Lake adopted a sign ordinance that established a number of different regulations and restrictions. Crown's pre-existing signage did not meet all of these new regulations, so the signs were--and are--regarded as legal nonconforming uses. We wish to emphasize that while the signs were indeed nonconforming, they were legal nonconforming uses. Crown has a vested legal right to continue using these nonconforming signs. The City Planning Department, however, has apparently taken the position that Crown lost or surrendered whatever rights it had, when it installed its new corporate logo (in place of the old corporate logo) on the signs. We submit that City staff fails to understand the protected nature of nonconforming uses. The staff's position is misplaced and unlawful for the following reasons: The Honorable Lydia Andren and Members of the City Council Page 2 March 16, 1992 Crown had a vested, legal right to use its signs--as nonconforming uses--to display its corporate logo and gas prices, since such use pre- dated the adoption of the City's sign ordinance. That fundamental use has not changed in any way. The Minnesota Supreme Court has explained that so long as the original nature and purpose of the original nonconforming use is unchanged, subsequent modifications in the specific manner of the use do not destroy its status as a legal nonconforming use. See, e.g., Hawkins v. Talbot, 248 Minn. 549, 80 N.W.2d 863 (1957). City staff argues that Crown improperly "changed" its signs without a permit in violation of Sign Ordinance 83-5, § 5-7-7. Crown's licensed sign contractor, however, did not feel that merely replacing the corporate logo required a permit. The ordinance itself does not even define the term "change." We believe this provision would be voided by the courts because of its inherent vagueness and ambiguity. For example, could the city contend that changing gasoline prices on the sign is a "change" that requires a permit? In any event, § 5-7-7 of the Sign Ordinance has nothing whatsoever to do with nonconforming uses. Even if Crown violated this section (which we deny), such a violation would not affect its vested rights to maintain its nonconforming use. At most, Crown would be required to pay a fine, or to obtain a permit retroactively, or even to reinstall the original corporate logo; it cannot be required to remove the sign itself. The actions by City staff are an attempt to take or damage Crown's private property, without payment of just compensation, in violation of the Minnesota Constitution. Crown has a vested, legal, and valuable right to maintain its signs. We will not permit this important right to be "administratively" taken without due process of the law or just compensation. City staff's efforts to eliminate Crown's sign appears to be arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law. There is DQ provision in law for the City to eliminate the sign or signs in the manner The Honorable Lydia Andren and Members of the City Council Page 3 March 16, 1992 contemplated by City staff. On the contrary, the City's sign ordinance does contain a procedure for eliminating nonconforming uses, but City staff has not attempted to proceed under that section. Se We believe that Crown has, for some unknown reason, been singled out for "special treatment" by City staff, in violation of the fundamental constitutional right to equal protection of the laws. Crown and its lighting consultant have sought to comply with the procedures of the sign ordinance, but they were told, in effect, that their only options were to eliminate the nonconforming uses or face criminal charges. In fact, the City actually commenced criminal charges against Crown, which have been dismissed pending the outcome of this appeal. We cannot help but wonder if the City treats all of its businesses in this manner if they dare to change their corporate logo. In summary, we do not believe that Crown is even required to go through this variance process in order to maintain its signs. In the interests of trying to resolve this matter in a fair and reasonable manner, however, and without resort to litigation, we are now bringing this appeal. We respectfully request that Crown be granted the three variances now at issue. Very truly yours, LEONARD, STREET AND DEINARD Bradley J. Gunn BJG:clp xc: Robert Mack David Miller Deb Garross HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 AGENDA NUMBER: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: 8 DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER CONSIDER VARIANCE APPEAL FOR CROWN COCO, INC., MARCH 16, 1992 The Planning Commission held a hearing on February 20, 1992 to consider a variance application for Prior Lake EZ Stop. The representative for EZ Stop is Mr. David Miller of Crown CoCo, Inc. The applicant requested the Planning Commission to approve the following variances: An eight foot front yard variance from S.T.H. 13 right-of-way; a twenty-one square foot sign area variance to allow continued display of a ninety-six square foot, freestanding sign and a request for variance from Sign Ordinance 83-5, Section 5-7-4B3 to allow two freestanding signs on the site where only one freestanding sign is permitted. The Planning Commission denied the variance application, finding no hardship present to justify granting variances. See attached Planning Commission minutes for reference to this item. This application is the result of a fifteen month long process to bring the signs located at the EZ Stop site, into compliance with the Prior Lake Sign Ordinance. In January of 1991, two sign faces, a wall sign located on the building, and the EZ Stop, freestanding sign located adjacent to the intersection of S.T.H. 13 and Franklin Trail, were changed without an approved sign permit from the City of Prior Lake. See attached Exhibits A and B which illustrate the signs as of May 5, 1989 and the new sign faces which are currently being displayed. On January 22, 1991 a letter was mailed to Crown CoCo and EZ Stop advising that a sign permit is required by Sign Ordinance 83-5, any time a sign is "erected, changed, or relocated", and that the two signs were in violation of the Ordinance. See attached Exhibit C, letter from Deb Garross to Crown 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 CoCo, Inc. The letter identified that the signs should be removed or a permit approved for their continued display. The letter also discussed the possibility that the freestanding sign was located within the required 10' foot setback from S.T.H. 13 and that the Ordinance allows only one freestanding sign with a maximum area of seventy-five square feet. The appli?ant was advised that in the event that the signs did not com~ly with the Sign Ordinance, an application for variance would need to be submitted to the City. Staff met with Ray Roemmich of Suburban Lighting Inc., to discuss the sign violations and permit process. Suburban L~ghting Inc., has submitted four sign permit applications for changes to the wall and freestanding signs located at EZ Stop, which date back to 1977. See Exhibits D, E, F, and G for previous sign permit applications at the subject site. Mr. Roemmich determined that the EZ Stop freestanding sign located closest to the intersection, encroached within the required ten foot setback from the S.T.H. 13 right-of-way line. Mr. Roemmich also indicated that the sign standard appeared to have been damaged and that he questioned it's structural integrity. Mr. Roemmich suggested that the "Kerr McGee" freestanding s~gn be removed and that the EZ Stop freestanding sign be relocated to that standard. Staff advised Mr. Roemmich that the plan would comply with the required setback standard and the Sign Ordinance regulation which allows one freestanding sign. However, the EZ Stop sign contained two illegal, sixteen square foot "gas price" panels that had been added without sign permits. The EZ Stop sign area is ninety-six square feet which exceeds exceeds the seventy-f%ve square foot maximum area, therefore a s~gn area variance would have to be granted to retain the sign in its entirety. Mr. Roemmich stated that he would contact Crown CoCo Inc., to explain the relocation plan. On April 16, 1991 staff met with the applicant to discuss the violations, the proposed relocation pla9, required permit procedures and the variance process. Mr. Miller was given variance application materials at that time. DISCUSSION: On May 21, 1991, staff again, submitted a letter to Crown Coco Inc., and EZ Stop identifying the outstanding sign violations, and advised that if sign situation was not rectified by June 21, 1991, the file would be turned over to the City.Attorney for possible prosecution. See Exhibit H for reference to the letter from staff. On July 8, 1991 staff received a letter from David Miller stating that he did not agree with the Ordinance and according to his interpretation, the signs were not illegally altered. Mr. Miller also stated the responsibility to comply with the Ordinance should be the responsibility of the "sign hanger." See Exhibit I, letter from David Miller of Crown Coco, Inc. The file was turned over to the City Attorney upon the decision of the City Manager, for prosecution. The City submitted a formal complaint to the District Court in December of 1991. See Exhibit J, copy of the formal complaint filed with the District Court. The status of this issue is that the City has dismissed the complaint in order to allow the applicant the opportunity to pursue the variance process. In the event that the variances are denied, and the signs are not brought into compliance with the Ordinance, the prosecuting attorney will recharge the applicant. Records on file with the Planning Department indicate that the EZ Stop building was constructed in 1963, prior to annexation of the site into the corporate limits of the City of Prior Lake. The earliest sign permit on file is for the freestanding sign located closest to the intersection of S.T.H. 13 and Franklin Trail. Exhibit G, permit 1977-11 indicates that an existing "Gas" sign was replaced with an eighty square foot "Gas & Price" sign. Exhibit F, permit 1979-15, indicates that the "Kerr McGee" freestanding sign was erected in 1979, and contains approximately seventy square feet of sign area. Exhibit D, permit 1979-14 indicates that the "Gas & Price" freestanding sign was replaced with a sixty-four square foot "EZ Stop Stores" sign. Exhibit E, permit 1979-24 indicates that a forty-eight square foot wall sign was placed on the building in 1979. Please note that all permits were taken out by Suburban Lighting Inc., and that all of the signs were erected prior to the adoption of Sign Ordinance 83-5, adopted by the Prior Lake City Council on May 11, 1983. The significance is that the freestanding signs located on site are classified as legal-nonconforming signs. The wall sign, erected in 1979 conforms with current Sign Ordinance requirements. A second point that historically, sign permits have been obtained at this site, when the sign faces have been changed. In 1989, the City undertook an active sign control enforcement campaign whereby Sign Ordinances, permit a~plicatlons and written notification were g~ven to all businesses within the community. Staff took pictures of all business signs and began to keep an inventory of sign permits and to conduct periodic inspections to enforce the Sign Ordinance. The Ordinance contains an amortization schedule indicating the dates by which all non-conforming signs are to be brought into compliance with the Ordinance. However, all dates indicated in the schedule had expired by the time that the active enforcement campaign began in 1989. Therefore, the Ordinance requirements are enforced at the time that the property owner chooses to remove or change signs. Staff has successfully implemented the Ordinance to remove legal non-conforming signs for the Prior Lake Pet Hospital, Holiday Station Stores, and Prior Lake Floral, to name a few. All signs require a permit according to the Ordinance. The fee owner of the property is ultimately responsible to comply with Ordinance requirements of the City of Prior Lake. The applicant is requesting several variances from the Sign Ordinance to continue display of illegal signs that have been expanded and changed without permits approved by the City of Prior Lake. In addition, the EZ Stop freestanding sign was enlarged at some point between 1979 and 1989 to add two, sixteen square foot, gas price signs. This addition was done without obtaining a sign permit and increased the total sign area to ninety-six square feet. The total sign area maximum for freestanding signs is seventy-five square feet. The EZ Stop has twice the amount of permitted freestanding sign space for businesses within the community. The intent of the Zoning Ordinance, of Ordinance is a part, is to non-conformities to achieve current regulations: consideration for variance the hardship tests found which the Sign eliminate legal compliance with The ?rincipal applications are in the Zoning Ordinance. Staff contends that there is no hardship in this case. The signs have been changed without the necessary permits and approvals from the City of Prior Lake. The hardship has been caused by the owner, who has changed signs with disregard to the Ordinance and notifications from staff. An additional note, as of March 9, 1992, Prior Lake EZ Stop had continued to display three additional signs on site, that do not have approved sign permits. There are no circumstances that are unique to this site whereby setback or sign area variances should be granted. The variances requested do not observe the spirit and intent of the Ordinance, but rather, request validation of the situations that Sign Ordinance 83-5 was enacted to prevent. ALTERNATIVES: Uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the variance application due to lack of a demonstrated hardship. Table this item for information or research. additional Find that the hardship tests Zoning Ordinance can be met, by circumstances, and approve the application. of the specific variance RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation from the Planning Commission is to deny the variances as requested. An alternative was developed by the sign contractor for Crown CoCo Inc., that conforms to the Ordinance requirements. Mr. Roemmich, indicated that the structural integrity of the EZ Stop freestanding sign standard is questionable.and may pose a safety hazard. This standard is located two feet from the S.T.H. 13 right-of-way, close to overhead electric utilities and has been increased in area, without permits, to a size that exceeds the seventy-five square foot maximum area allowed by the Ordinance. There are no other businesses within the community that have two freestanding signs on site. ACTION REQUIRED: Granting a variance to allow EZ Stop to maintain two freestanding signs would give them unfair advertising advantage over other businesses in the community and potentially create a negative precedent. The variances requested provide a convenient resolution of the issue for the applicant. However, it is not the intent of the variance process to provide convenience, but to provide a degree of relief for hardships that are caused by unique property characteristics. The variances requested by the applicant do not observe the s?i~it and intent of the Ordinance and in the opinion of staff, are contrary to the public interest. Will vary based on Council discussion. City Manager's note attached. See HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 DATE: March 16, 1992 TO:~AIl0 ~yor and Councilmembers FR~%~David Unmacht, City Manager RE:~/ Agenda Item #8 Agenda Item #8 deals specifically with a variance appeal for Crown Coco, Inc. The variance appeal is the result of a denial of several variance applications by the Planning Commission. It is relevant for your consideration to receive an update on the sign ordinance review process. The most recent formal correspondence which you received on the sign ordinance review process occurred in Notes and Updates from February 10 through 14, 1992. In that issue it was noted that on Monday, February 3, Deb Garross and I met with Jim Gibbish and Helmut Ohl~art to review the proposed sign ordinance. Deb is currently in the process of researching issues and drafting new language as a result of the discussions. Staff is anticipating a meeting in early April with Gibbish and Ohlgart to review the new changes to the proposed ordinance. We anticipate that the proposed sign ordinance will be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council in May or June of 1992. It is our intent to work with the business community on all components of the proposed sign ordinance. As you know through previous correspondence we have worked hard to obtain and incorporate their input in this process. As the proposed ordinance is drafted now, none of the conditions of Crown CoCo, as applied for in their variance applications, would be in compliance. That is not to say however, that the new ordinance, when adopted, may be different than currently drafted. Nonetheless, staff recommends that action be taken on these applications independent of the proposed ordinance process and results. 4629 Dakota St. S.E. Prior l~ke, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 DIVISION OF CROWN COCO, INC. Mr. David UD_macht City Manager City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street Prior Lake, MN 55372 Re: EZ Stop, 16735 Franklin Trail S.~. Planning Department Decision to Deny Variance Notice mf ADD,al. Dear Mr. Un~acht: Please consider this to be Crown Coco, Inc.'s Notice of Appeal pursuant to Section 5-6-3(A) of the Planning Department's decision to deny Crown Coco, Inc. a variance to maintain an existing 96 s~uare foot sig~ on its property. The grounds for this appeal are as follows: Crown Coco, Inc. has not "erected, changed or relocated" its sign within the meaning of Section 5-7-7(A) of the Prior Lake Sign Ordinance 83-5, and, therefore, the sign continues to be a legal non-conforming sign. The denial of the variance violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Minnesota and United States Constitutions. Each of the four variance standards are met in this case. Literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in undue hardship to Crown Coco, Inc. in that it would be required to remove a valuable advertising sign if the Yar~.ce is not granted. This works a unique hardship on Crown Coco, Inc. because other property owners who have existing non-conforming signs are not required to remove their sig~s whe~ the signs have not been changed or relocated. The hardship has been caused by the ordinance and not by any actions taken by Crown Coco, Inc. The sign was located within the 10 foot set-back prior to the enactment of ~he ordinance and the owner has taken no action to relocate the sign within the 10 foot set-back. The intent of the 10 foot set-back is to protect the safety of the public traveling on the highway. The variance would observe ~he spirit and intent of the ordinance because the sign has never caused anyone, harm, and %he sign poses no threat to public safety. · 319 ULYSSES STREET N.E. · MINNEAPOLIS, MN. 55413 · (6]2) 331-9344 · Pleess provide me with a notice of the City on this appea !. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Council hearing DLH:cd Very truly yours, CROWN COCO, INC. David L. ~tller Ms. Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner PLANNING COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1992, PAGE available for construction possibilities and the proposed application is the moat logical. The variance would not be detrimental to the community and would observe the intent of the ordinance. Consensus by the Commissioners were in support of the variance. MOTION BY ROSETH, SECOND BY ARNOLD, TO APPROVE THE 40 FOOT EAST SIDEYARD VARIANCE FOR THE PRIOR LAKE PET HOSPITAL LOCATED AT 16680 FRANKLIN TRAIL. RATIONALE BEING THE APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ESTABLISHED CHARACTER OF THE AREA, THAT THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE WOULD BE REALIZED, AND IT WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COM~dUNIT¥. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Arnold, Wells, MOTION CARRIED. and Loftus. ITEM V - EZ STOP/CROWN COCO - FRONT YARD SETBACK & SIGN ORDINANCE VARIANCE David Miller represented Crown CoCo Inc. 319 Ulysses Street, Minneapolis. The subject site in question is the EZ Stop Station located at 16735 Franklin Trail, Prior Lake. Mr. Miller stated that over a year ago Crown CoCo had contacted a sign company to change the face of two signs but had neglected to pull a sign permit. He is now requesting the variances needed to allow continued display of the signs that are already in place. Deb Garross presented the information as per memo of February 20, 1992. The application is for an 8 foot front yard variance from S.T.H. 13 right-of-way, a 21 square foot sign area variance to allow a continued display of a 96 square foot free-standing sign, and a variance fromSi. gn Ordinance 83-5, Section 5-7-4B3 to allow 2 freestanding signs on the site where only one is permitted. In January of 1991, 2 sign faces, a wall sign and a freestanding "EZ Stop" sign were changed without an approved sign permit. On January 22, 1991, a letter was sent to Crown CoCo and EZ Stop advising them of these violations. Staff met with Mr. Ray Roemmich of Suburban Lighting to discuss the sign violations and permit process and a solution was recommended by Mr. Roemmich. After the meeting, M~. Roemmich stated he would advise Crown CoCo of the relocation plan. Staff met with Mr. Miller on A)ril n aprx~ 16, 1992, at which time he received the variance application materials. On May 21, 1991, Staff again, submitted a letter to Crown CoCo and EZ Stop regarding the outstanding sign violations. They were advised if this was not rectified by June 21, 1991, the file would be forwarded to the City Attorney for possible prosecution. On July 8, 1991, Staff received a letter from Mr. Miller stating he felt the signs were not illegal and said the permit was the responsibility of the sign hanger. The City submitted a formal complaint to the District Court in December of 1991. As a result of that action, Court has granted a continuance to allow the applicant the opportunity to come before the Planning Commission with the variance application, therefore, an on-going legal situation does exist. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1992 PAGE 6 Staff recommends denial of the variance application as rec~uested. An alternative had been proposed by the s~gn contractor but was not implemented. The application ~oes not observe the epirit and intent of the Ordinance and is contrary to the public ~nterest. The variances would provide a convenient resolution of the issue for the ~plicant. However, the circumstances that the sign ordinance intended to prevent would be validated. Comments from the Commissioners were, signs too close and too m~ny~ unfair advantage for EZ Stop causing hardship to other s=ations who have comDlied, negative precedent would be set, ordinances are to be enforced, and all were in agreement for denial. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY ROSETH, TO DENY THE VARIANCE APPLICATION OF AN EIGHT (8) FOOT FRONT YARD VARIANCE FROM S.T.H. 13 RIGHT-OF-WAY; A TWENTY'ONE (21) SQUARE FOOT SIGN AREA VARIANCE, AND A REQUEST TO ALLOW TWO (2) FREESTANDING SIGNS FOR CROWN COCO INC. FOR EZ STOP STORE AT 16735 FRANKLIN TRAIL SE. RATIONALE BEING HARDSHIP HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED, A NEGATIVE PRECEDENT WOULD BE SET, IT WOULD NOT OBSERVE THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE, WOULD NOT BE IN THE BEST PUBLIC INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY AND WOULD NOT PRODUCE SUBSTANTIAL JUSTICE. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Loftus, MOTION CARRIED. and Wells. MOTION BY ARNOLD, SECOND BY WELLS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Wells, Loftus, and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 10:17 P.M. Hall. Tapes of meeting on file at City Horst Graser Director of Planning Rita M. Schewe Recording Secretary EXCERPTS FR~M SIGN ORDINANCE 83-5 8-7-4 5-7-4 B 2) a. Multiple occupancy buildings shall submit a sign plan conforming with this Section which will coordinate signage for the entire project. b. Said sign plan shall address the following items: height, location, size, .number, type, basic decorative theme, design, decor, color and material of the signs to be placed on the building. c. The sign plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner or designee prior to the issuance of a sign permit for the building. An approved permit will be issued to the owner of the building. d. The owner of the building is responsible to obtain the sign permit, prescribe the approved sign criteria to all tenants and insure that signs erected are in compliance with the approved sign plan. lOrd. 88-11, 4.18-88) 3. Freestanding Signs: Where a building does not cover the full area of the property, signs may be freestanding; 0r~ ~c~ sign per building. The maxFr~J-~g-i~'-~f such sign shall be twenty feet (20') in B-1 and B-2 Districts and thirty feet (30') in B-3 Districts. In no case shall such sign be located closer than forty feet (40') to one another. Maximum size of such sign shall be seventy five (75) square feet. No sign shall extend beyond a property line, building restriction line or right-of-way line. Such sign must be located ten feet (10') from the street right-of-way line, with the exception of B-2 Districts where such sign may have zero setback. 4. Area Identification for Shopping Center: An area identification sign, stating the name of the center and the major tenants shall be allowed. The maximum size shall be one hundred (100) square feet per side with a maximum height of thirty feet (30'). 5. Marquee Signs: Signs may be placed on the roof of a covered walk or marquee in a building complex on the vertical face of a marquee and may project from the lower edge of the marquee not more than twenty four inches (24"), but the bottom of a sign placed on a marquee shall be no less than eight feet (8') above the sidewalk or grade at any point. No part of the sign shall extend above the top of the roof line for a covered walk or above the top of the vertical face of the marquee. Signs shall not be permitted anywhere on a marquee which projects over a public right of way, with the exception of B-2 Districts. 6. Portable Signs: Such signs may be used for a period not to exceed ten (10) days and no more than three (3) times per year at one location or for one use. The maximum size of such sign shall be forty (40) square feet and a maximum height of ten feet (10') and fifteen feet (15') from the street right of way. 7. Building overhangs in B-2 Districts may have one nameplate per business. Such sign Ihall be no larger than five (5) square feet. All signs shall be homogeneous for buildings containing more than one business. 5-7-5 5.-7-~ (E) (Fi Announcements of concerts, plays, lectures and club activities and the like placed in the windows of consenting business. Such announcement~hell be removed no later than seven {7) days after the event. (Ord. 83-05, 511.83) Election Signs: Political advertising of public elections are permitted on private propery in any zoning district with the expressed consent of the owner or occupant of such property. Such signs may not be posted more than sixty (60) days prior to the election and must be removed by those responsible for the erection of the sign or the property owner within seven (7) days following the election. Such sign must be no larger than sixteen (16) square feet. No election sign shall be erected in any street or in the right of way of any public road. (Ord. 88-19, 5-16-88) No Trespassing Signs: No trespassing and no dumping signs shall not exceed two 12} square feet in area per side and not to exceed four (4) in number per lot in 'R" Districts. In "A" and "C" Districts, such signs shall not be lass than three hundred feet (300') apart. Interior Window Signs: Temporary signs in the show window of a business which are part of a display of merchandise or display relating to ~ales on the premises; provided such signs are not to be displayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days. Such sign will not exceed ~eventy five percent (75%) of each individual window area facing the street. On-Premises Directional Signs: Where one-way access and egress drives are incorporated in a site plan, a sign indicating traffic direction no more than four (4) square feet may be placed at a driveway within five feet (5') of the street right of way and no more than four feet (4') from the average grade level. A directional sign indicating the entrance to a two-way driveway may be ~proved or required where the Zoning Administrator deems it is necessary to safely direct the traveling public. 5-7-6: NONCONFORMING SIGNS: Any sign that is nonconforming to the ........... re~t~i~ie~t-~-o~ this-~l~t-er, -w~ether by variance previously granted or by conformance to existing sign regulations at the time the original permit for iaid sign was issued, shall either be removed or brought up to Code reouirements within the time period prescribed herein, dating from December 8, 1980, the ~ffactive date of this Chapter. Amortization Schedule Actual Cost of Sign Period for Removal $ 500.00 or less 2t/a years 501.00 to 1,000.00 37~ years 1.001.00 to 2,500.00 4½ years Over $2,50~00 5'/= years 5-7-7 5-7-7 ~-7-7: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: (A) No ~ign shall be erected, changed or relocated without a permit i~ued bY the .Zoning Officer. Any sign involving electrical comoonents shall be wired bv a Iicena~d electrican. The permit application shall be signed by the applicant. When the applicant is any person other than the owner of the property, it shall also be signed by the owner of the property. The application shall contain the following information: 1. Name. address and telephone number of the property owner, sign owner and erector. 2. Location of the sign or structure. 3. Scaled drawing showing position of the sign in relation to the nearest buildings, structures, public streets, rights of way and property lines. 4. Plans and specifications and methods of construction or attachment to the building or in the ground, including all dimensions, showing all light sources, wattage, type and color of lights end details of any light shields or 5. Other information as may be required by the Zoning Official. (Ord. 83-05, 5-11-83) (B) Fees: 1. The City Council shall establish fees for the following categories of sign perm its: a. Forty (40) square feet or less in area; b. Greater than forty (40) square feet in area; c. Signs which need a conditional use permit must pay the established sign permit fee, plus such additional fee as may be required for the conditional use permit. 2. No fee shall be required for signs exempted by Section 5-7-5. 3. Fees may be waived by the City Council for signs containing a religious, civic, school or public interest subject. {Ord. 84-06, 3-12-84) 5-.7-8 5-7-12 5-7-8: CANCELLATION: A sign permit shall become null and void if the work for which the permit was issued has not been completed within · period of six (6) months after the date of the permit, A permit may be renewed one time and no additional fee shall be collected for the renewal. 5-7-9: REMOVAL OF SIGNS: The Zoning Officer shall order the removal of any sign erected or maintained in violation of this Chapter. Thirty (30) days' notice in writing shall be given to the owner of the building, structure or premises on which such sign is located, to either bring the sign into compliance with this Chapter or effect its removal. (Ord. 83.05, 5-11-83) 5-7-10: ENFORCEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES: iA) In enforcing lfle provisions of this Title. the City Manager. Assistant City Manager, City Planner, Assistant City Planner, Building inspector and City Engineer shall have the power to issue citations for violation of this Title in lieu of arrest or continued detention. (B) In addition, any violation of this Title may be enjoined by the City Council through proper legal channels. {c) Any person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates this Title shall be guilw of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed seven hundred dollars ($700.00) or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense, Each day a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 8813, 4.1888} 5-7-11: APPEALS: To provide for a reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter, a permit ·pplicent who wishes to ·ppeal an interpretation by the City Zoning Officer may file a notice of appeals with the Planning Commission and request · hearing. The Commission shall hear appeals or requests by the following cases: (A) Appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Officer in the enforcement of this Chapter. Request for variances from the literal provisions of this Chapter in instances where their strict enforcement would cause an undue hardship. 5-7-12: SEVERANCE CLAUSE: If any section, clause or provision or portion thereof of this Ch~ter shall be found to be invelid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect any other section, clause, provision or portion thereof of this Chapter. C~TY OF PRIOR LAKE AP~I(t?IO~ FOR VARIANCE Applicant: E-Z Stol)_ Crowrl CoCo Inc. Address: 16735 Franklin Trail Property Owner: Crown CoCo~ INC ... Address: 319 Ulysses St NE Minneapolis, MN..55413 Type of Ownership: Fee xx Contrac~ Consultant/Contractor: Suburban LithCint,.INC . ~me Phone: 447-5~Q~ . Work Phone: 331-9}~4 . Home Phone:. Work Phone: 331-9344 x124 / urch se a re ent Phone: 439-7440 Existing Use of Property: Convenience ~re with lasoli~ Proposed Use of Property: Same as existi~ Legal Description of Variance Site: , See attached ~rvey ,, Present Variance P~ested: M~!R~ain. si~n in existing location which ia within ~he 10' ROW Has the applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use permit on the subject site or any part of it? .Yes xx No What was requested: .. When: Disposition: ,., Describe the type of improvements proposed: Leave as,.exiscinR--w~th differgnc (aces in thg.siKn c~n SU~4!~ION REOUI~S: ~ -~%5' OO (A )~Com~l et ed application fora. (B)~ilin~ fee. (C)ProDert¥ Survey. (D).C ti_~_~f~~om ~bstract firm, na~es and addresses of property o~n. ers within 100 feet of the exterior bo~daries of the .subject property. (E)Co~plst~-legal descriptio.n & ~rtv Identification Number (PID). (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable. (G)A parcel map at 1"-20'-50' shying: The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service. ONLY COMPL~ APPLICATIONS E~J~L BE REVID~ED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In addition, I have read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies requirements for variance procedures. I agree to~provid~ informatign and follow the procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. ~~~, ~,/ff~ Appl icants/Sig~at~ re Sut~itted this ,7_. day of ~'~ . 19~_~- p~.$ p fee Owners Signature THIS SPACE IS TO BE PILLED OUT BY THE PIANNING DIP3~'~OR PLANNING (I~H SSION APPROVe) DENIED CITY COUNCIL APPEAL .... APPROVI~ DENIED DATE OF HEARING DATE OF HEARING Signature of the Planning Director Date ~ OF PRIOR LAKE APH,IOU"'ION I~OR VARIANCE Applicant.. E-Z Stop. Crown CoCo loc. Address: 16735 Franklin Trail S.E. Property Owner.. Crow~ CoCo) INC. Address: 319 Ulysses St NE Minneapolis~ MN 55413 Type of Ownership: Fee. xx Contract. Consu/tant/Contractor:. ,Suburban LiKhtinK, INC , Existing Use of Pro~rty: Convenience store with ~a$oline Proposed Use . of Pro~e~: Same as'existtnK- Legal'Description .... . of Variance Site-~ = ~ Phone.. 447-5408 Work Phone: 391-9344 florae Phone: Work Phone.- 331-9344 x124 Purchase ~gree~ ent' · Phone: 439-7440 Pres t Zo,m .. ;B-5 Varxance~lk~uested:_ -.,, - Mai.rain ~Xis~in~ Sl~g~r~l[;~ .'-' :' ~. :" ,.~ ,. ~e~'-<~.~, . . ,:,~,'4~' .... Kn wnfc]¥ ~6xceeds square' f6ot-a~_e'allowe'~ ~ ~ a~li~t pr~io~ly ~ht to plat, rezone, ~ta~ a vari~ or ~iti0~ ~e ~it ~ t~ s~j~ site or ~ ~ ~ it?~ - Yes ~ ~ ~t ~ r~est~: ' ~ '~- ~ Whe~: Disposition: Describe the type of h~prov~ments proposed: Leave si=ns as exist~nE (A)_Cx~leted application form. (B)Filin~. fee. (C)P. ropertw_Survey. (D)Certi~ied from ~bstract firm, names and addresses of propert~ c~n. ers within 100 feet_ of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Complete legal description & .Pr _o_perty identification Number (PID). (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable. (G)A parcel map at 1'-20'-50' showing: The site development plan, buildir~s: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service. ONLY (I)[PLEI~ APPLICATIONS E~ALL BE REVIEWS) BY THE PLANNING CC~MISSION. To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In additi~, I have read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies requiremm~.s for vari.an~e, procedures. I agree to provide information and follow the Applicants Signature T~IS SPACE IS ~O BE FIILfD OUT BY THE ~ DIRfL~K)R ~ (D~tISSION__ APPrOVeD __ DENIED CITY ~ APPEAr APPHI~D DENIED Signature of the Plannisg Director Date CITY (F PRIOR LAKE FOR VARIANCE Applica~-- E-Z Stop Crown CoCo Ine, f~ Phone: 447-5408 Address: 16735 Franklin Trail S.E. .Work Phone: 331-9344 Property Owner: Crown CoCo~ INC Hc~e Phone: Address: 319 Ulysses St NE Minneapolis~ MN 55413 Work Phone: 331-9344 x12~ Type of Ownership: Fe~.. xx Contract Purchase A~ree~nt. Consultant/Contractor: Suburban Lighting, INC Phone: 439-744Q El~sting Use ...... · Of Property: Convenience s=ore with ~asqline Present Proposed Use · of Property: Same as existinE ..... -'- '" ~" Legal Description ;:':.: - ~--. ~ of Variance Site-]':~.' S~e attached s~rve¥'.: :-~.. ~ ...... ~ the applicant previously sought to plat, rezone, obtain a variance or conditional use pemit on the subject site or any fart of it? Yes xx What was requested:. '~ When: Disposition: Describe the type of improvements proposed: Leave signs as existing SD~iISSION R~QUI~S: ~-~.OO (A)Cx~upleted a~plication form. (BkFilin~ fee. (C)Property Survey. (D) ti_~cm ~bstract firm, names and addresses of property c~ners within 100 feet of the _exterior boundaries of the subject property. (E)Complete legal description & Property Identification Number (PID). (F)Deed rest-~--ctions or prlvate covenants, if applicable. (G)A parcel map at 1"-20'-50' showing: The site development plan, buildings: parking, loading, access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility (]~Y fDMPLETE APPLICATIONS R~ALL BE REVIf~D BY THE PLANNING C[I~MISSION. To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this form is correct. In addition, I have read Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zonin~ Ordinance which specifies requir~nents for variance procedures. I agree to prc~ide information and follow the Applicants Signature Fee Owners Signature THIS SPACE IS ~D BE FWZ.~n OUT BY THE ~NG DIRBC1DR Sk3nature of the Planning Director Date CROWN COCO., INC. DISTRIBUTORS OF FUEL OILS - GASOLINES - GREASES - MOTOR OILS 331-9344 3 ! 9 ULYSSES N.E MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55413 Planning Commission City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Planning Commission Members, In January of 1991 we contracted with Suburban Lighting Inc, a licensed sign manufacturer and installer to update our signs at several locations. We relied upon their expertise in this industry to get the work done in the proper manner. In a letter from Deb Garross dated January 22, 19911 was notified that by changing the wording and colors on our main sign without an approved sign permit we had violated sign ordinance 83-5. To rectify this situation we are asking for three variances. We believe that it would be an undue hardship to require us to remove one of the two existing free standing signs and relocate and redesign the other free standing sign. I have bee with Crown CoCo for over twelve years and don't believe these signs have harmed anyone during that time. Due to the lay of the land these signs don't obstruct vision of the traffic in any way. The area between these signs and out pump island is used as a type of frontage road by many and by moving the main sign toward the pump island it might be detrimental to site lines for those vehicles. These signs have been as they currently are for over twelve years and we request to be granted these variances to leave them as they are with the new wording and colors. Thankyou for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, David L. Miller Director of Maintenance MARKETERS OF QUALITY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PRIOR LAKE EZ STOP Photo taken 5-26-89 EXHIBIT A PRIOR LAKE EZ STOP Photos taken 7-31-91 EXHIBIT B PRIOR LAKE EZ STOP Photo taken 5-26-89 PRIOR LAKE EZ STOP Photo taken 7-31-91 EXHIBIT C "CELEBRATE PRIOR LAKE'S CENTENNIAL - 1991" January 22, 1991 Crown Coco Inc. 319 Ulysses NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 To Whom This May Concern, This letter is in regard to a freestanding sign which was recently altered at the Prior Lake EZ Stop Convenience Store located at 16735 Franklin Trail. I regret to inform you that the sign was altered without an approved sign permit from the City of Prior Lake and is in violation of Sign Ordinance 83-5 which requires sign permits for all signs erected, changed or relocated within the City. An active sign control enforcement campaign was undertaken during the summer of 1989. City staff has documented the signs in existence as of that time and also keeps track of sign permits which are issued throughout the community. Please be advised that violations of the Sign Ordinance constitute a misdemeanor and if not rectified, the City has little alternative but to seek compliance through the ordinance violation notification process. Attached find official notice that the freestanding sign is in violation of City Code. The sign must be removed or a sign permit approved by the City of Prior Lake, in order to be compliant with the Sign Ordinance. It is your responsibility to make application for a sign permit any time that an exterior sign is proposed to be altered or added. A copy of a sign permit application is attached. The City requires that a scale drawing of the freestanding sign be submitted with the application and that the location of the sign in relation to the front property lines and right-of-way for S.T.H. 13 and Franklin Trail be indicated. I suspect that the freestanding sign may be in violation of the ten foot setback requirement from road right-of-way. If this is the case, it will be necessary to relocate the freestanding sign or apply to the City of Prior Lake for a variance to allow the sign to be located closer than ten feet to the right-of-way line. The Sign Ordinance stipulates that there may be only one freestanding sign per property that may not exceed seventy-five square feet in area, be taller than thirty feet and such sign must be located at least ten feet from street right-of-way lines. If it is your intent to submit a sign permit application, the aforementioned requirements must be demonstrated in the application. In addition, it would be necessary to bring all 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447.4245 An Equal Opportunitw Af/irrnatiue Action Employer other exterior signs into conformance with the Sign Ordinance. At a minimum, ~his would require removal of the other freestanding sign that exists on the property. Enclosed find also, a copy of Prior Lake Sign Ordinance 83-5 with the appropriate sections highlighted. A review of the records on file for EZ Stop indicates previous Sign Ordinance violations have occurred at this site. It is my hope that this situation can be rectified. Please be advised that the freestanding sign must be removed or a sign permit approved prior to February 25, 1991. A site inspection will be conducted on that date to determine compliance with the Sign Ordinance. If the violation is still outstanding on that date, this matter will be turned over to the City Attorney for legal action. Respectfully, Deb Garross Assistant City Planner Enclosures cc EZ Stop Convenience Store 16735 Franklin Trail Prior Lake, MN 55372 cc Dave Unmacht City Manager, Prior Lake CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE VIOLATION NOTICE ADDRESS: PHONE NO. VIOLATION OCCURRED AT: ADDRESS: ',' DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION: ORDINANCE NtPMBER: If this violation is not corrected or remedied within ( ) days upon receipt of this Notice, this matter shall be turned over to the City Attorney's Office for investigation and possible prosecution. If you have any questions concerning the violation or this Notice, contact the Director of Planning at 447-4230. CITY OF PKIOR LAKE Date (612) 447-4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 6637'2 EXHIBIT D I* ...... ;-'"-~""-~-'~-":. ::~. ,~/ . :. n0:......~ .................. ...~ ~t~tt of ~tnnt~ot~, ~ ...,._,?..o~ ..... ~,~..~.~.~ ............ ..~ ~erm{t~, ,, ~. "~ ~n .... :t~:~... application therefor duly filed ~n th~s o~ce, wNch appl~cadon~ hereby made a part hereof, to ..... ~.~_~.~...>. ..... ~~....~:--~ ..... L~.: ...... ~..~_~. ................ :- ............. ~ ...................................... upo~ tha~ trac[of land de[cribed as follows: Lot ........ Block...~ ............. ; plat or addition ..................... ~d&~. ....... 2-~-~-~:.--~ ..... u_m.%_,.~._~_..g~--.~, ..................................................... which tract is of the size and .ar&I specified ~ said application. This permit is granted upon the express conditions that said owner and his contractors, agents, workmen and employees, shall comply in all respects with ~e ordinances,of the .................................... ~ .,. ............ o~ .......... ~,;~ .... t- ~.~ .......................... Given under the hand~f the~. ~.~.-. ~.~~,- of said ...... ~.~, ...... a~its corporate ~eal and attested by it, . ~J'.~?.~o_~~. this . ~J~ ...... day of .......... ~~ ....... 19..~.~ EXHIBIT E No. ;:94 Miller. Davi~ Co.. Minne~ rmh- ~tate of ~mne~ota, ~ ..... /~....o/ ....... ~-~¢a .............................. ................. ~.i.a.~ ......................... ~er ~ tt ~ IN CONSIDERATION OF The ,tate~,nt~ made by .............. ~2~ .........J.~I.l.~.m .................... in ..~.,~ ....... application therefor d~ly filed in this office, which application is hereby made a part hereof, Address ......~/~ .... ~.~ ....... ~( .........J:~L~.~. ......................................................... which tract is of th~ize and.area ~pecified in said application. This permit is granted upon the express conditions that s~id owner and his contractors, workmen and cmployees,.s~ll comply in all respects with th~ ordinanccs 9f the ;",x~ Given under,, the han~ the ~. ~o~0 of said . .~ and its corporate Attest: ....... B.~ .... , ~, ,,...' . ~., ~";~,..~ .... .,. , " ."'-~,,:,:;,., .,..,~',~3~i:'..'~ .:.:'~::.; ',,,¢.-~.::- I.... ;".-:' ,' ;'" ~:,."~"" ""~,:! "! . ': ' -i., ' ' '"'-'"...- ' "~'~'Il' '  ,, . . ~ ?,... ',%...,, ,, ; . i _:; . ..".¢: ,.~ ;~, '.,- . ' '1 ! ~a : .., ..':-:-. ~ 2~.:~, ' . ' '.:' : ,;:f., ~..'-:,...,.'.-.., EXHIBIT F '40. Z~4 MiDer.~lv~t Co.. Min,f~poh. $ ...... ~t.~.~.~ ........ ,. -- . no. ........ /~ ....................... ~tat~ oi ~inne~ota, t ~ ...c~,: .... o/ ....... f~ .... Z.~..~ .............. o, .................................................. 7" o, ....... ....... ................. ~..~ ........................ ~rmtt , IN CONSIDE~TION OF The statements made by ...... ~~.~ ...... ~-~.~~ ....... in...~~.., application therefor duly filed in this ~ce~ whic.h applica~i~9 i~ h~re~y made a part hereof, PERMISSION IS HEREBY G~NTED To said.._,'-,e,~.g~ ~.~.~ ..... as owner ~o_._ ~:~.~..:= ..... .~~ .... D,.k ...... ~, ....... ~,'(,-.~et~ ....................... ~ .................... ~ ........................ which tract is oft'he size and .area specified in said application. This permit is granted upon the express conditions that said owner and his contractors, agents, workmen and employees, shall c.orinply in all respects with t}}lj ordinances of the ............................. , ................................................. ~x~ .................... of .......... ~.a.5, .... t. ~r~%_. ......................... ~ 'v n er the hand of t ~'~_t~.' ' tt~.~o of said '~ and its. cor orate [ seal and attested by its ~ Attest' . .... ,,~ · . . , CITY OF PRIOR LAKE August 9, 1979 Conditions of sign permit #14 and #1S, issued to Suburban Lighting are as follows: The sign stating convenience store shall be removed The portable reader board shall be removed Ail other protable bill boards shall be removed (612) 447-4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 TYPE "A" STANDARD 6'-8" x 10' INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED PLASTIC SIGN ON 13'-6" SLANT TWIN POLE. KERR 7; [S/-~L! - I/4" · STANDARD TYPE  ON 13'6 SLAb ,~ "~'FEB ~5,'7~ KERR. McGEE CORPORATION KERR.,%~:GEE BL.HLDH'.,~G, OK~,.A CITY, OKL. A P M P R DIVISION STANDARD TYPE 'A" 6'.8"X IO' SIGN ON 13"6' SLANT TWIN POLE EXHIBIT G No. :~4 Mtlle~.Dav4s ~ P[~[ssIoN Is ~BY G~N~ ~To s~id ~.', '. /..' ,'~= ~ / ' /,..~..' ,',,, - , - ',. , , ,',, ".,'.'/,..','"/," .,,,,,~ :~, ~ w~ch tract i~ of ~e ~ize xd area specified ~ ~aid application. ~I ~k pemit is granted upon tM expr~s conditions that ~aid owner ~d ~ workmen and ~ploy~, shill comply ~ fll r~pec~ ~th~$he ordinances ~ ........ "t ~ - '"/ . · ' ~1 · ' ,'t · / / '~, " ~ sefl and attica by t~ . , ',, y r ~ ..... day of ,! TO' SUBURBAN LIGHTING 6077 LAKE ELMO AVE. NO. STILLWATER, MN ,55082 Phone {612) 439.7440 INC. I DATE /-',,/ ~._/~-'~ // I//,~..-~/ /-:~. -~, ...... SIGNED /,:/~;.'.~:~/ ~ ~ /:~. ( / l'HI5 COPY FOR F[]SSO; D[~hlSS~D EXHIBIT H ~lay 21, 1991 Crown Coco Inc. Mr. David Miller 319 Ulysses N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55413 Dear Mr. Miller, This letter is in regard to the outstanding sign violation that exists at the Prior Lake EZ Stop Convenience Store located at 16735 Franklin Trail. In a letter dated January 22, 1991, Crown Coco Inc., was notified that a freestanding sign and wall sign had been illegally altered without an approved sign permit from the City of Prior Lake. Since that time City staff have been in contact with yourself and Ray Roemmich, Suburban Lighting Inc. in an attempt to resolve the outstanding sign ordinance violations. The last contact that staff had with a representative for the EZ Stop Convenience Store was a meeting with you on April 16, 1991, where a variance application packet and the process to rectify the outstanding sign violations was explained by staff. Since that time, staff was requested by Mr. Ray Roemmich to return a check Suburban Lighting Inc., had submitted for a sign permit application. Staff has had no further contact from Crown Coco Inc. since April 16, 1991. In addition, banner signs and other temporary signs have continued to be displayed without prior approval of required sign permits, which leads staff to believe that Crown Coco Inc., does not intend to expedite a remedy for the outstanding violations. Please be advised that this is the final ordinance violation notice that will be issued for the sign violations outstanding at Prior Lake EZ Stop Convenience Store located at 16735 Franklin Trail. Altering signs without an approved permit is a violation of Section 5-7-7 (A) of Prior Lake Sign Ordinance 83-5, enclosed. Be advised that staff will conduct an inspection on June 21, 1991 to determine compliance with the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. If at that time, the signs are not removed or the appropriate variance and sign permit applications submitted to the Prior Lake Planning Department, staff will have no alternative but to forward this file to the City Attorney for possible prosecution. 4629 Dakota St SE.. Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372 ' Ph _~2' 447-4230 Fax ~612) 447-4245 Questions pertaining to this letter or provisions of the Sign Ordinance should be directed to Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner at 447-4230. Sincerelyy Deb Garross Assistant City Planner Enclosures cc EZ Stop Convenience Store 16735 Franklin Trail Prior Lake, MN 55372 cc Dave Unmacht City Manager, Prior Lake CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE VIOLATION NOTICE NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NO. >ir. ])avid Miller, Crowr. Ccco Inc. 319 Ext. 124 VIOLATION OCCURRED AT: Prior Lake EZ Stop ADDRESS: I6735 F~at,].:lin Trai~. Prior Lake, 54\ 55372 DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION: .:~ wall ~_~!gn auJ fr,~,':cm,,,iin~ si~n were altered without the :'equz. za:i ..ik..x ,~,.~rmi:s a~; '-~quired by Si:'n Crdinance S~:c C:~c, 5--7- i (A) . ORDINANCE NUMBER: If this violation is not corrected or remedied within fhir:v (20) days upon receipt of this Notice, this matter shall be turned over to the City Attorney's Office for investigation and possible prosecution. If you have any questions concerning the violation or this Notice, contact the Director of Planning at 447-4230. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE !,FII[I ~ ~ " Assistant City ~la:mer .~- ~ 1-91 Date (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 553]'2 Ms. Deb Garross Assistant City Planner City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, Minnesota EXHIBIT ! CRO N COCO., INC. OI$?RIBUTORS OF FUEL OILS - GASOLINES - GREASES - MOTOR OILS 331-9344 3 lg ULYSSES N.E MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA $$413 55372 Dear Ms. Garross: I am in receipt of a warning tag issued for an "outstanding sign violation that exists at the Prior Lake E-Z Stop convenience store located at 16735 Franklin Trail S.E. in Prior Lake". According to your letter dated January 22, 1991, you stated that our sign was altered without an approved sign permit. At that time I contacted you on the phone to see if I could gain a clearer understanding of your interpretation of Section 5-7-7(A) of Prior Lake Sign Ordinance 83-5. In that conversation I stated that I read the words "erected, changed, or relocated" as having to do with something different than your interpretation of this wording. I do not, according to my interpretation of this section, find where we "illegally altered" a sign. It seems to me that information requested was not "altered". We did not change any of the items requested by Section 5-7-7(A) 1. We did not change the location of the sign or structure. We did not change the position of the sign in relation to the nearest buildings, structures, public streets, right of ways and property lines. We did not change any plans and specifications and method of construction or attachment to the building or in the ground. We did not change any dimensions or light sources or wattage or type of color of lights. I stated in our conversation that the words "erected, changed, or relocated" pertain to construction, size or location. You believe that these words pertain to copy that is on the face of a sign. I then contacted the licensed sign contractor we use for all of our signs and asked them to handle what should have been taken care of beforehand. According to Suburban Lighting, they had gone so far as to submit a check with the Sign Permit Application in an effort to comply with your requirements. MARKETERS OF QUALITY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Ms. Deb Garross Assistant City Planner City of Prior Lake Page 2 Please understand that we are not attempting to violate any of your ordinances. We simply do not believe that we should be asked to relocate or remove any sign which has been as is for years. I am in continual contact with our management at several of our stores to control their apparent overwhelming desire for banners and other temporary signs. It is a never-ending battle. I really do not know what steps to take next. Our Company believes it should be the responsibility of the sign hanger to obtain ALL necessary permits for the work they perform. To be advised after the fact of a sign violation and asvised that we must remove an existing sign and relocate another existing sign somehow does not seem right to us. Your response to my comments regarding our alleged violation would be appreciated and I want to thank you for your patience in this matter. Sincere~ ly, David L. Miller Director of Maintenance DLM:mjh cc: Mr. David Unmacht City Planner, Prior Lake EXHIBIT J STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT CRIMINAL DIVISION STATE OF MINNESOTA, Plaintiff, COIEPI.~%I NT Court File No. Crown Coco, Inc. 319 Ulysses N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413, Defendant. The Complainant, being duly sworn, makes complaint to the above-named Court and states that there is probable cause to believe that the above-named Defendant committed the offense described below. The Complainant states that the following facts establish PROBABLE CAUSE: Deb Garross, your Complainant, is-Assistant City Planner for the City of Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota, and states that she is familiar with persons submitting reports to her in this matter, and that she believes these persons to be reliable and their reports to be true and accurate. On January 23, 1991, Ms. Garross issued a notice of a Prior Lake City ordinance violation to Crown Coco, Inc. for a wall sign and a freestanding sign which were altered without an approved sign permit from the City of Prior Lake at the EZ Stop, 16735 Franklin Trail in the City of Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota. On May 21, 1991, Ms. Garross wrote a letter to Crown Coco, Inc. advising them that they had not conformed to Prior Lake City Code, Sec. 5-7-7(A), regarding sign violations at the EZ Stop location in Prior Lake and that they had continued to display banner signs and other temporary signs without the prior approval or required sign permits. Ms. Garross further advised that another inspection would be conducted on June 21, 1991, to determine whether they had complied with Prior Lake City Code Sec. 5-7-7(A). Photos taken on July 31, 1991, at Prior Lake EZ Stop showed a Pepsi temporary banner displayed without an approved sign permit. In addition, two freestanding signs were on the property. Prior Lake City Ordinance 83-5 permits only one freestanding sign per property not to exceed 75 square feet in area, height not to exceed 30 feet, and such sign must be located at least ten (10) feet from street right-of-way lines. The above facts constitute the Complainant's basis for believing that the above-named Defendant, on the 31st day of July, 1991, at Prior Lake, Minnesota in the above-named County, committed the following described offenses: COUNT I CHARGE: NO MORE THAN ONE FREESTANDING SIGN PERMITTED In violation of Prior Lake City Code Sec. 7-7-4(B)(3) PENALTY: 90 days imprisonment and/or $500 fine Crown Coco, Inc., in the City of Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota, did display more than one freestanding sign on property of EZ Stop, in violation of Prior Lake City Code Sec. 7-7-4(B)(3), a misdemeanor. COUNT II CHARGE: CONSTRUCTION AND DISPLAYING OF SIGNS WITHOUT A PERMIT In violation of Prior Lake City Code Sec. 7-7-7(A) PENALTY: 90 days imprisonment and/or $500 fine Crown Coco, Inc., in the City of Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota, did erect, change or relocate signs without a permit issued by the Zoning Officer, in violation of Prior Lake City Code Sec. 7-7-7(A), a misdemeanor. THEREFORE, Complainant requests that said Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, (1) be arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or (2) be detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise be dealt with according to law. Complainant Deb Garross Being duly authorized to prosecute the offense charged, I hereby approve this Complaint. Dated: November 7, 199! /~' Terrance W. Moore, #194'7~8 Patrick R. McDermott, #207822 Prosecuting Attorneys for the City of Prior Lake 1800 IDS Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 339-8131 - 2 - HERI TA O E C O MMUNIT Y 189! 1991 "VA 03 PN" NOTICE OF HEARING FOR FRONT YARD SETBACK AND SIGN ORDINANCE VARIANCE You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the City Council in the Prior Lake Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E. on: MONDAYe MARCH 16e 1992 PURPOSE OF HEARING: at APPROXIMATELY 7:30 To consider a variance appeal for Coco. (Prior Lake EZ Stop) P.Mo Crown SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: 16735 Franklin Trail S.E. REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant is requesting that the City Council overturn the decision of the Planning Commission to deny several variances related to non-conforming signs on the property. Approximately one year ago, an existing freestanding and wall sign were changed on this site, without an approved sign permit. The applicant was advised that a permit is required to alter existing signs. The applicant would like to continue to use the existing freestanding sign located adjacent to Franklin Trail and S.T.H. 13. However, that freestanding sign no longer complies with the current Prior Lake Sign Ordinance. A sign permit cannot be granted unless the variances outlined in this notice are approved by the City Council. The applicant is requesting an eight (8') foot front yard variance from the S.T.H. 13 right-of-way line to allow continued use of a freestanding sign, which is located two (2') feet from the right-of-way line. The required setback is ten (10') feet from the right-of-way line of S.T.H. 13. The applicant requests that the Planning Commission grant a twenty-one (21) square foot sign area variance to allow continued display of a ninety-six (96) square foot freestanding sign. The applicant also requests a variance from Sign Ordinance 83-5, Section 5-7-4B3 to 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 allow two freestanding signs on the site where only one (1) freestanding sign is permitted by the Ordinance. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the city Council. For more information, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447-4230. Prior Lake Planning Department DATE MAILED: March 9, 1992 HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 AGENDA ITEM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: 9 (b) DAVID J. UNMACHT, CITY MANAGER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - CONSIDER OPTION AGREEMENT FOR LAND ACQUISITION MARCH 16, 1992 INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: The purpose of this item is for the Economic Development Authority to review the proposed Option Agreement between the Authority and the land owner's representative. Enclosed is a copy of the Option Agreement as negotiated by City officials and Frank Muelken. Please review the documents carefully. A copy of the Option Agreement has been provided to Muelken. Staff is awaiting receipt of an executed document. City of Prior Lake is active in developing a business/office park along County Road 21. Several months ago a consensus of workshop participants directed Bob Barsness, John Fitzgerald and staff to begin option negotiations with the property owner. With the assistance of staff and the City Attorney's office, Fitzgerald and Barsness have developed an Option Agreement to be presented to the Economic Development Authority. The essence of the Option Agreement is based on the financial and planning assumptions presented to the City Council, Planning Commission and Economic Development Committee on December 11, 1991. The Option Agreement calls for an appraisal to be conducted by the buyer (City/EDA) on the ?roperty to be acquired. After the appraisal ls completed, the option Agreement provides for a 60 day period for negotiations between the seller and the City/EDA. Contingent upon the Economic Development Authority and City Council's action at the meeting staff will begin the process to obtain the appraisal on the property. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: The recommendation of Bob Barsness, John Fitzgerald and staff is for the Economic Development Authority to approve the Option Agreement as prepared. The Option Agreement incorporates the ~irection of the City Council, Planning Commission and Economic Development Committee as discussed previously. The alternatives are: Approve the Option Agreement as drafted. Table the Option Agreement for further research. 3. Do not approve the Option Agreement. ACTION REQUIRED: Action required will vary based upon Economic Development Authority discussion. Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, EA. ATTORNEYS AT LAW LEONARD T. JUSTER HENRY H. FEIKEMA ALVIN S. MALMON RONALO L. HASk'V1TZ PHILLIP A. COLE t MARK N. STAGEBERG ROGER V. STAGEBERG GLENN R. KESSEL THOMAS R. JACOBSON JOHN M. GIELIN JOHN IL McBRIDE THOMAS F. DOUGHERTY STACEY A. DelCALB KAY NORD HUNT RICHARD L. PLAGENS MICHAEL P. SHROYER EHRJCH L. KOCH MARGIE R. BODAS I Certified Civil Trial Specialist · Certified Real Estate Special/st 18~ IDS CEHTER SOUTH EIGHTH ~ · MINNEAPOL~ MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE (612) 3~-8131 Minne~oea WATS Lir, e 1-~0.752-42~7 FAX (612) 339-80~ SOUTHSIDE OFF1CE PLAZA. SUITE 2~ 1810 CRF. STVlEW DR/V~ · HUDSON. WISCONSIN 54016 TELEPHONE (715) 3~8217 ~ C~ I~e (612) 4.16=80~ FAX (715) 386-&219 REPLY TO: MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE WRfTER~ DIRECT DIAL NUMBEI~ 336-9338 March 9, 1992 STEPHEN C. RATHKE X)EL W. LAVINTMAN LINC & DETER 1 SHERRI D. ULLAND MARLENE S. OARVIS REID IL UNDOUIST JAMES C. SEARLS JAMES R. JOHNSON TERRANCE W. MOORE UNDA O. AXELROD MARC a. X)HANNSEN ANOEL,A W..~1 J ~N PATRJC~ IL MeDERMOTT ADAM ~Y STEVEN I~ THEESFELD BARRY A. O'NF~L OF COUN~F! -' V. OWEN NELSON JOHN P. LOMMEN (1927.19~8) WYIvL~N SMITH (R~) ~RK SU~AN (Reur~) Frank Mue~ 15685_Pf~hpoint Road ~riOr Lake, Minnesota 55372 Dear Frank: Enclosed please find an original and three copies of a revised Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement for the business office park property. I have also enclosed a lined copy which shows the changes to the draft of the Agreement previously forwarded to you. These changes were made after a meeting with Dave, Bob Barsness and John Fitzgerald. If the revised Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement with the attached exhibits meets with your approval, please contact Dave Unmacht directly to arrange a time to have the Agreement signed by Marilyn Adelmann and LeRoy Adelmann, Co-Conservators of the Conservatorship of Anthony Adelmann. Dave wishes to place this on the agenda for Council approval for Monday, March 16, .1992. Very truly yours, LOMMEN, NELSON, COLE & STAGEBERG, P.A. Glenn R. Kessel GRK:sjf Enc. cc: David Unmacht w/enc. OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT This Agreement, entered into as of the day of , 1992, by and between Marily--6--~delmann and LeRoy Adelmann, Co-Conservators of the Conservatorship of Anthony Adelmann, Conservatee (hereinafter referred to as "Seller") and Economic Development Authority, an agency of the City of Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota, a municipal corporation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Buyer" and sometimes referred to as "EDA"). RECITALS WHEREAS, Sellers are the duly appointed Co-Conservators of the Conservatorship of Anthony Adelmann, Conservatee, dul~ appointed by the Scott County District Court, Probate Division, by Court Order dated March 5, 1990, Court File No. 89-12774; and WHEREAS, Anthony Adelmann, Conservatee, is the fee title owner to certain real property located in the City of Prior Lake, Scott County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the EDA is in the process of establishing a business office park and is interested in acquiring a portion of Anthony Adelmann's property, a sketch of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Real Property"), the true and correct legal description of which shall be determined by a survey in the event Buyer exercises its option granted herein; and WHEREAS, Seller, on behalf of the Conservatee, is desirous of granting EDA an option to purchase said Real Property; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, commitments and agreements of Buyer and Seller pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Buyer and Seller agree as follows: 1. Qption Price. The total price for the Real Property, in the event Buyer exercises its option granted herein, shall be determined pursuant to negotiations between the parties after a written report of appraisal(s) has been received by the parties. Buyer intends to obtain an appraisal upon execution of this Agreement and shall furnish a copy of said appraisal report to Seller upon its receipt. In the event Seller elects to obtain their own written appraisal of the Real Property, a copy of the written appraisal report shall be furnished to Buyer upon receipt of it by Seller. Said price shall be determined by mutual agreement in writing and attached as an addendum to this Agreement within 60 days after receipt of said written report of appraisal(s) by the parties. In the event the parties cannot reach agreement as to the option price within said 60 days, this Agreement shall become null and void. 2. Method of Exercise of Option. This option may be exercised by giving written notice thereof to Seller's attorney, Frank Muelken at 15685 Fishpoint Road, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372, at any time during the period of six months following the date that the agreed price is attached as an addendum to this Agreement. 3. Terms of Payment. The purchase price of the property upon exercise of the option shall be payable by Buyer pursuant to the terms of a Contract for Deed to be executed at a closing to be held within 60 days of the written notice of Buyer's intent to exercise its option granted herein. Said Contract for Deed shall provide for zero dollars down at the closing with the balance to be paid with interest only payments at the rate of 8% payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1 of each and every year after execution of the Contract. After the closing, Buyer shall subdivide the property and shall make principal payments toward the Contract balance then owing as the subdivided lots are sold by the Buyer. The principal payments shall be on the basis of the square footage of the lot to be sold divided by the total s~uare footage of the entire Real Property subdivided by Buyer times the principal balance then owing to Seller. Seller agrees to release lots as portions of the Contract price are paid pursuant to the lot sales. The Contract shall further provide that when 80% of all lots have been sold, the entire Contract balance shall have been paid in full. All real estate taxes due and owing as of the date of closing shall be pro rated to the date of closing. All special assessments levied or assessed shall be pro rated to the date of closing. The Contract shall further provide that both parties shall cooperate in the rezoning of the Real Property, and such additional property of Seller as needed, the legal descriptions of which are set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto, from the present zoning classification to one of business type use. Both parties shall execute any and all petitions and furnish such documents as are reasonably necessary to accomplish the rezoning of the Real Property. The Contract shall further provide that Seller shall execute and deliver such easements as Buyer shall deem necessary for sewer, water, storm sewer or other utilities required to develop the business office park on the Real Property and such temporary cul-de-sac or other roadway easements as Buyer shall reasonably require. The Contract sl~all have attached to it as exhibits copies of the temporary and permanent utility and roadway easements required by Buyer for the subdivision of the Real Property. 4. Title. If Buyer exercises its option granted herein, Seller shall, within 30 days after the delivery to Seller of the notice of exercise, secure and submit to Buyer for examination by Buyer's attorneys or agents evidence of good and marketable title in the property. Within ten days thereafter, Buyer shall give notice in writing to Seller of any defects in or objections to the title as so evidenced. Seller shall be allowed 120 days to make title marketable. Pending correction of title, Buyer's obligations hereunder shall be postponed, but upon correction of title and within ten days after written notice to Buyer, the parties shall perform this Agreement according to its terms. If title is not corrected within 120 days from the date of written objection, this Agreement shall be null and void, at the option of Buyer, and neither party shall be liable for damages hereunder to the other. -2- 5. ~. Ail claims, disputes and other matters in question between Buyer and Seller that arise out of or relate to this Agreement or the breach of any representation, warranty or covenant hereof, shall be decided by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such arbitration shall be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the results of such arbitration shall be binding upon the parties to this Agreement, shall not be subject to appeal and shall be specifically enforceable under applicable law. 6. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated under the following circumstances: (a) By mutual agreement of Buyer and Seller at any time an writing; (b) If the parties cannot agree as to the purchase price in writing on or before 60 days after the written report of appraisals has been received by both parties; (c) If Buyer fails to exercise its option in writing during the period of six months following the date that the agreed price is attached as an addendum to this Agreement; (d) By Buyer if Seller fails to perform any of its covenants or commitments hereunder; or (e) By Seller if Buyer fails to perform any of its option or Contract payments or commitments hereunder. Any termination pursuant to this section shall be effective only by delivery by the party seeking termination of written notice of such termination to the other party. 7. Notices. Any notice hereunder shall be given in writing to the party for whom it is intended in person or by registered or certified mail at the following address, or such future address as may be designated in writing, or to any successor or assignee of either party, at the address stated in the notice of succession or assignment: If to Buyer: Economic Development Authority 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 If to Seller: Marilyn and LeRoy Adelmann c/o Frank Muelken, Esq. 15685 Fishpoint Road Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 8. Assignment and Succession. This option and the Contract resulting from the exercise thereof shall bind and inure to the benefit of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of Seller. This option may not be assigned by Buyer without the prior written consent of Seller, except that Buyer may assign its option granted herein to the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, or its affiliate. -3- ~. M£s¢~ll~neou~. (a) Governin~ Law. This Agreement shall in all respects be governed by and enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. b) E~tire Agreement and Counterparts. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement betweeh the Buyer and Seller relating to the property and all prior oral or written agreements or understandings between them pertaining to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. This Agreement shall be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by Buyer and Seller. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one agreement. (c) Headings. Section headings used in this Agreement have no legal significance and are used solely for convenience of reference. d) Fees and Expenses. Except to the extent otherwise provi ed in this Agreement, each party shall pay for their own legal, accounting and other similar expenses incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. All legal, brokers, accounting or other similar expenses incurred by either party for the purpose of facilitation this transaction shall be borne by the party incurring such expenses. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. Marilyn Adelmann LeRoy Adelmann Co-Conservators of the Conservatorship of Anthony Adelmann, Conservatee ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By Its -4- STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 1992, by Marilyn Adelmann and LeRoy A-~lmann, Co-Conservators of the Conservatorship of Anthony Adelmann, Conservatee. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF SCOTT ) The foregoing was acknowledged before me this __ day of , 1992, by of the Economic Development Authority. Notary Public Drafted By: Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, P.A. 1800 IDS Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 sally/pi/option -5- EXHIBIT A SKETCH OF REAL PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE REZONED Ail that part of the Southeast Quarter and the Easterly 710 feet of the Southwest Quarter, Section 1, Township 114 North, Range 22 West, lying South of the Southerly right-of-way of Credit River Road (CSAH 21), Scott County, Minnesota, containing 42 acres, more or less. HERITAGE COMMUNITY 1891 1991 2o o/ '1,%.N E$O CONSENT AGENDA: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: 9(a) KAY SCHMUDLACH, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - UPDATE ON BUSINESS OFFICE PARK PROGRESS MARCH 16, 1992 INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: The Economic Development Committee and City staff have been actively working on the development of the proposed Business Office Park. Staff has prepared a proposed timetable for completion of the initial work involved in the Business Office Park. Many of the elements include coordination and implementation by the City Council, Economic Development Authority, City staff, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Committee. This agenda item is being prepared to update the Economic Development Authority on the progress of the Business Office Park. Part (b) of this agenda item will be a request by City staff for Economic Development Authority action on an option agreement. In 1991 the City Council directed staff to continue its progress with the Business Office Park project. Since the last workshop in December of 1991, City officials have worked diligently to implement those features necessary to complete the Business Office Park. The initial key element in the project was the availability and acquisition of the land. A subcommittee of John Fitzgerald and Bob Barsness have negotiated with Frank Muelken on an option agreement. A proposed agreement is available with agenda report 9 (b). The elements of the Business Office Park have all been contingent upon the availability of this land. Because of the positive progress of the negotiations, the other elements have been pursued by staff. Attached to this agenda report is a list of 11 goals identified for implementation by City staff and the Economic Development Committee. Under each 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 DISCUSSION: goal is a series of i to 10 strategies necessary for the implementation of the goal. City staff meets bimonthly to update each other on the progress of these elements, and the Economic Development Committee is updated twice a month at their regular meetings on the progress of the elements. The 11 elements listed on the timetable for completion of the Business Office Park include a coordinated effort by many groups. Informational Meeting - The second informational meeting will be conducted by staff and is necessary to p~ovide information to the property owners in the existing park. A decision to proceed with extending infrastructure to the existin~ park will be decided after the second informational meeting. Grant Research - Staff has completed research with the state and with private foundations to identify grants that are available for economic development. It appears that private donations are given almost entirely to activities that could be defined as cultural, artistic and human service related. The majority of public grants are project orientated and can be pursued only when a project is anticipated. Currently there are two businesses that staff is working with to determine if they are qualified and/or meet the criteria for a grant under the Economic Recovery Program. If the b~sinesses do qualify, and the timing is right, these businesses may be possible for our new Business Office Park. Tax Increment Plan - City staff has drafted, with the assistance of the consultant, a Development District Plan which is being finalized by staff. The plan will be presented for approval at an upcoming Economic Development Authority meeting in April. Property Negotiations - The second part of this agenda item is the progress of Number 4 (C) Option Agreement Approval. Final approval of a purchase agreement will come after an appraisal and when an agreed upon price has been reached with the land owner representatives . Se Zoning Code Amendments - The Planning Department is leading the research for drafting new I-2 Standards and a Landscape Ordinance which will be im?ortgn~ element? to creating and maintaining a quality business/office and industrial park development. Staff anticipates Council will be introduced to these documents sometime in April. The Economic Development Committee and Planning Commission will be reviewing them in March and in April. Along with the zoning change and the I-2 Standards, the map identifying zoning districts will have to be modified. This action will take place later in the summer. Marketing Alternatives - The Economic Development Committee has designated a four member Marketing Subcommittee which is working to identify who our market is, how we will target the market and our anticipated success. Along with the marketing alternatives, there is a communication program that the subcommittee is recommending Council distribute as public information to our residents and neighbors. Planning - City staff is working with 2 private developers to revlew our tentative plat to see if we are consistent with what is being successfully built in the market. After a series of reviews internally and by the private sector, the preliminary plat will be prepared and forwarded to the Planning Commission and City Council later this spring. Engineering - Due to the recent legislation on wetlands, engineering staff has had to postp?ne some of their action with the feasibility study until a wetlands inventory is taken. Following the wetlands inventory and the analyzed impact of the wetlands on our Business Office Park, staff will continue with the feasibility study and bring the documents to Council discussion and public hearings later this spring. Financing - The financing will all be determined on a timetable consistent with 3 the implementation of items 1-8. It is anticipated that financing can happen late summer. The last two elements, 10 and 11, are not necessarily part of the timetable for implementation of the Business Office Park but are important key factors that all parties involved should be cognitive of. 10. County Road 21 Construction - At the last discussion with the County it appears that an optimistic goal would be to look at plan approval in September 1992 with possible construction p~ased in 1993 and 1994. .Although this is not the best scenario for the Business Office Park, staff believes it will continue to work in our favor. In recent discussions with several neighboring industrial park representatives, they shared that anticipated good transportation networks can sell the property when businesses know that there's only a short period to wait until those improvements are made. County Road 21 construction to be completed within 2 years, although not ideal, does not have to be a negative. Aggressive Economic Development Authority, Council and citizen lobbying on this roadway is important. 11. Business Inquiries - Staff incorporated this section in order to keep the Council, Planning Commission and Economic Development Committee up-to-date on what's happening with requests. The one listed, Office Warehouse Assembly, is a business currently leasing space in Burnsville and is interested in building in Prior Lake, closer to both business owners homes. Their anticipated date for relocation would be fall. We may not be able to meet this timetable depending on the progress of the Business Office Park, however, it is important to note what types of businesses would be interested and are inquiring about locating in our Business Office Park. This is one of the businesses that we are doing research on to see if there are grants available. 4 RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVES: ACTION REQUIRED: This agenda was prepared to update the Economic Development Authority on the progress of the Business office Park. There is no action necessary. However, q~.estions can be addressed at the Economic Development Authority meeting. Staff has proposed no alternatives since there is no formal action necessary. None at this time. 5 Iorch ~. l~Z ~llfl$[! Ttl[Til~! rOI {iIPLiTIII OY IISZl[$S IFYlC~ flit I. IIFIII&TIIliL t[[Tlli Ca) lost loitial lnformationa~ industrial Park property ovnors (LA) Completed - Omc. Id, lggl {h) loot FoJlovup laforoationai lotting vith froport[ lute ~rovidlog more SpeCiTiC Cc) Follov up vith Council on property ovflors interest - Workshop (LA) Cd) Formal approval - EDA (IS) Jam Fok Ior tpr lay June July Aug Sept rs, lot Apr Apr 2. tIAIT IESEAIC# (o) Iosearch iront Funds available (iS) Completed - Jan. lgg2 Cb) Pursue irate vith Project (KS) CC) Ilsllrch Private Funds (Grants) 3. TAX IICAENENT PLAN (o) Prepare Draft for Development District Plan (IS) Completed - Jan. 24, 1292 Cb) Staff tevieu Complete (IS) CC) Forlal Approval from (DA (Is) 4. PIOPEDTY IEGOTIATIOIS Ca) Stratogize vith Staff on Property legotiat~ons (IB:JF) Colpletod Cb) Itgotiato vith Property lvnero (DB:JF) (c) Option Agreement Approval Cd) Complete Appraisal (DI:JF) Ce) hgotiote Purchase igreeaeflt (UB:JF) Cf) [Dl Confirmation of Agreement (BI:JF) (g) Court Approval (BI:iF) 3afl ...... Feb hr ........................................... Sept Feb ..... lar Jan Feb Jla .............. Nor lot Apr Apr .... Nay Apr .... lay lay lay ............. July S. Zlllll ell! (o) ()) Pllnning lope. Iroft lev Laudocaps Ordinance (Al) Iutornal Ioviev and I.toids lessurcs tsvlev (c) ElClPisnnLn9 Commission levilv (IS) ed) Council Approval of I-2 Standards & Landscape Ordinance (,) Iodify lap to Represent lOP l-2 Zone (ii Create Rarketing Plan (EOt) (bi Public Information Plan/residents Tovflship (IS) (c) Complete Package to (CS) 7. PLANIIlt (fi Arrange Private Developer levio~ of Plot (NG) (c) Select Surveyor to Prepare Plat (HE) ed) Prepare Preliminary Plat (Hi) (ti Preiilinary PLot Approva! Planning Commission (NS) (fiCouncilPreiiminar(ls~iat Approval (g) Finn! Plat Approval I. EIiI (a) (b) (c) (d) (f) (g) (k) (l) I[[IIIG #otiands Inventory Authorize Feasibility Study (LA) Ipprove Feasibility Study (LA) Aerial Photo Contour laps (LA) Authorize Preparation of Plans (LA) Approve PLans I Advertise for Aids (LA) tvord lids (LA) Construct (LA) Feb Fei ..... lot Nor Apr .... lay 3afl ...................... Feb ............. Apr Feb Feb Fib ..... lit &pr lit .......... Apr Apr Apr .... lay June Jul ..... Aug July July Jmly t. P|lllCllt ldo,tiP! tther Projects Chis lend (IT) lend Sole (IT) (c) Publish Notice of land Sale (IT) (d) late of land Sale (IT) (el land Closing and Proceed to City (BT) Il. COUNTY NOAO 21 CONSTIUCTZOI (a) Plan Approval (h) First Phase Construction to County toad 27 (c) Second Phase Construction County Road 27 to 3SU Office/.arehouso/Assenbly - il,Ill - IS,Ill - Fall Construction ler ..... Aug Aug Sept Sept Oct 1994 'BOPTZ'