HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 20, 1992CALL TO ORDER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 1992
7:30 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes of The Previous Meeting
3. Consent Agenda:
a)
b)
c)
d)
f)
g)
Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
Consider Approval of Budget Report
Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report
Consider Approval of Animal Warden's Report
Consider Approval of Building Report
Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report
Consider Approval of Non-Intoxicating Liquor
License Request of Kevin Hafferman For
Softball Tournament on July 25 and 26, 1992
Discussion With Fire Department Officials on Status
of Fire Hall Referendum and Equipment Acquisition
Plans
5. Presentation of Status Report on City Projects
6. Other Business
a)
b)
c)
RTB Regional Breakfast, Tuesday, August 4
City Council/School Board Workshop, Monday,
July 27.
*Ail times stated on the Council Agenda, with the exception of
Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes
earlier or later.
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CALL TO ORDER
1.
2.
3.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA REPORT
Monday, July 20, 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 Budget Report - see
attached.
c) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report - see
attached.
d) Consider Approval of Animal Warden's Report -
see attached.
e) Consider Approval of Building Report - see
attached.
f) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report -
see attached.
g) Consider Approval of Non-Intoxicating Liquor
License Request of Kevin Hafferman For
Softball Tournament on July 25 and 26, 1992 -
see attached.
Discussion With Fire Department officials on Status
of Fire Hall Referendum and Equipment Acquisition
Plans - City Manager David Unmacht has been meeting
with Fire Department officials over the past couple
of weeks to determine the status of the pr?posed
fire hall referendum in September and the equipment
acquisition plans which have been previously
discussed with the city Council. Fire Department
officials will be present to discuss their
recommendations with respect to the referendum and
equipment acquisition.
In previous discussions with the City Council, Fire
Department officials indicated an interest in
pursuing a referendum on the fire hall during the
September 15 Primary election. Recent discussions
have shifted the focus away from a September
referendum with the possibility of delaying this
action into 1993. Fire Department officials are
still very concerned with the major "rolling stock"
equipment acquisition needs. Details on a
recommendation with respect to both of these
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projects are being worked on between Fire
Department staff and City staff at this time.
Further information and recommendations will be
available at the Council meeting.
Se
Presentation of Status Report on City Projects -
City Manager David Unmacht will brief the City
Council on the ~tatus of major community projects.
A brief discussion will occur on a wide variety of
projects ranging from budget, comprehensive plan,
capital improvement program, construction projects,
eurasian milfoil and a variety of other active
projects being pursued by City Council and staff.
7. Other Business:
a)
RTB Regional Breakfast, Tuesday, August 4 -
The RTB Regional Breakfast meeting will be
held on Tuesday, August 4. Attached is a copy
of a letter from Michael Erlichmann dated July
13, 1992 inviting the City Council to an RTB
Regional Breakfast. Please RSVP to Dee Birch
by Thursday, July 30 so final arrangements can
be made.
b)
city Council/School Board Workshop, Monday, A
reminder that the city Council/School Board
Workshop.is scheduled for Monday, July 27. The
meeting is tentatively set for 5:00 p.m. in
the Council chambers. Les Sonnabend and Dave
Unmacht are working on a proposed agenda.
City Manager Notes: City staff was hoping that the Super
Valu final plat and the first phase of Carriage Hills final
plat would be ready for action during the July 20 Council
meeting, however, the developers of both projects were not
ready to proceed with final plat action at the time of agenda
report preparation. Staff anticipates that both final plats
will be ready for action on the Monday, August 3, Council
meeting. (The meeting on July 20 is short, but with Council
plans, numerous meetings and activities, staff trusts that
you will not be adverse to a light meeting schedule.)
*Ail times stated on the Council Agenda, with the exception of
Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes
earlier or later.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
July 6, 1992
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular
session on Monday, July 6, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald,
Kedrowski, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City
Manager Schmudlach, Public Works Director Anderson, Parks and
Recreation Director Mangan, Assistant Engineer Loney, City
Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch.
Mgyor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
rise for the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the June 15, 1992 Council meeting were reviewed by
Council.
MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE JUNE
15, 1992 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda
follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
as
Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
Consider A~proval of Extending Appointed
Committee/Commission Members Terms
Consider Approval of Raspberry Ridge Cost Sharing
Consider Approval of Premise Permit Application for
Lawful Gambling At The Premise of Extra Innings Saloon
Consider Approval of a Filing Extension For Bluff
Heights Third Addition
Councilmember Kedrowski announced that he would not be voting on
item (d) due to a possible conflict of interest.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD,
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (e).
TO APPROVE THE
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott
and White, the motion carried. (Kedrowski did not vote on item
d.) Note, for the record see Other Business communication from
Mary Ellen Wells with respect to consent agenda item 3(b).
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Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council July 6, 1992
The next order of business was:
Authority Meeting.
Conduct Economic Development
MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADJOURN THE
COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
Mayor Andren reconvened the Council meeting at 8:00 p.m.
The next order of business was to affirm the actions of the
Economic Development Authority.
MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO AFFIRM THE
ACTIONS OF THE EDA WITH RESPECT TO THE ADDENDUM TO OPTION TO
PURCHASE REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT WITH ADELMANN CONSERVATORSHIP.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO AFFIRM THE
ACTIONS OF THE EDA WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF A NOTICE TO
EXERCISE OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
The next order of business was:
Consider Approval of Preliminary Plat of Radermachers First
Addition. City Manager Unmacht opened the discussion by
explaining the procedures to be followed during the meeting and
introduced Lyle Fuller, Super Valu representative. Mr. Fuller
presente4 drawings of the plat, proposed plans for the store and
discussed details with regard to the preliminary plat request.
Public Works Director Anderson thanked the Radermachers and Dave
Chromy for their patience over the course of negotiations and the
platting process, and thanked Council Subcommittee members Carol
Scott and John ~itzgerald for their assistance. Anderson then
discussed details with regard to access, storm water management,
variance required and proposed street plans. Discussion occurred
on the.future relocation of CR 23, temporary signals, future
extension of Five Hawks Avenue, lighting, park dedication and
safety concerns. Additional discussion occurred on the
contingencies requested by the Planning Commission. Mayor Andren
asked for comments from the audience; there were none.
Additional discussion occurred regarding truck traffic and
developers agreement, impact of McDonalds access as well as park
dedication and assessments relating to outlots C & D.
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Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council July 6, 1992
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RADERMACHERS FIRST ADDITION SUBJECT TO THE
SEVEN CONTINGENCIES STIPULATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH
THE ADDITION OF A NEW CONTINGENCY ITEM 8, LANDSCAPING WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROPOSED
LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, AND THAT THIS MOTION
SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT GIVE SITE APPROVAL TO THE "PROPOSED FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT" INDICATED ON OUTLOT C.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 92-22 AUTHORIZING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO CONDUCT A
SPEED STUDY ON STATE HIGHWAY 13.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren{ Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
Councilmember Fitzgerald agreed that staff should be directed
under general consensus direction from the Council to monitor
and ensure that those concerns with regard to traffic as
identified by the Planning Commission be addressed as needed.
Council concurred.
A short recess was called.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Bid Award
for Project 92-11 (Franklin Trail Walk) and Resolution 92-21.
A~sistant.City Engineer Ix)ney presented the results of tabulated
bids received during the Bid Opening on July 1, 1992. The low
bidder was West Star Curb and Concrete Company in the base bid
amount of $47,377 and $54,491.80 for base and alternate bid.
Loney discussed the options available to Council as to whether
they wanted to do all the projects or just the base project along
Franklin Trail. The alternate projects included an improvement
of a concrete walk alon~ Franklin Trail from CSAH 44 to T.H. 13 ,
completion of the bituminous trail connection to Lakefront Park
along Main Avenue and entrances to Fish Point and Oakland Beach
parks. Parks and Recreation Director Mangan discussed funding
options for project 92-11. Discussion occurred on location of
the trails, costs and funding. Council directed staff to notify
the neighborhood surrounding Fish Point Park of the intent to
pave the trail and access from 150t. h street through the park.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE A
TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO THE PARK DEDICATION
FUND FOR PROJECT 92-11 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000.00.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 92-21 ACCEPTING BID FOR PROJECT NO. 92-11 FRANKLIN
TRAIL WALK.
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Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council July 6, 1992
Upon a.vote taken, ayes by Andren~ Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
MOTION MADE BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ACCEPT THE BID
FROM PRIOR LAKE BLACK TOP IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,953.65.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, Scott
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Request For
P~oposal For Space and Supplemental Staffing Needs Analysis.
City Manager Unmacht discussed the process used in preparing the
document and how it will be used. A short discussion occurred on
the proposal, timeframe and other details.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE,
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
ANALYSIS.
SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE THE
FOR SPACE AND SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING NEEDS
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
Topics discussed under Other Business:
Liquor Committee Report - City Manager Unmacht reviewed the
results of the Liquor Committee's meeting regarding renewal
of Crown CoCo's non-intoxicating liquor license. Attorney
Kessel discussed action being taken by Crown CoCo to resolve
the issue. The recommendation of the Liquor Committee is to
approve renewal of the non-intoxicating liquor license due to
assurances from Crown CoCo that ste~s have been taken to
prevent any further liquor license violations Councilmember
White stated that he was removing himself f~om discussions
due to possible conflict of interest. A short discussion
occurred.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO AGREE
WITH THE LIQUOR COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO RENEW CROWN
COCO'S NON-INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY
1 1992 TO JUNE 30, 1993. (Councilmember Fitzgerald stated
that the condition for renewal is that E-Z Stop management
comply with Crown CoCo's liquor sales policy for their
employees.)
City Manager Unmacht added for the record, that ~art of the
rationale of the Liquor Committee's recommendation was the
information provided by Crown CoCo officials on their
employee policy for liquor sales. Therefore, the Committee
concluded that should a liquor license violation occur in the
future Crown CoCo's policy could be used by the City for
evaluation purposes.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Kedrowski, and
Scott. The motion carried. White abstained.
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Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council July 6, 1992
City Manager Unmacht handed out a press release concerning a
recent accident on CR 42 which occurred west of Pike Lake
Trail. A short discussion occurred.
A short discussion occurred on letter from Kirk Brown,
President of Tree Trust thanking the City for allowing them
to conduct this program in Prior Lake.
A short discussion occurred regarding the draft Landscape
Ordinance which is tentatively scheduled for a Planning
Commission hearing on August 6. City Manager Unmacht handed
out the draft ordinance to the Council.
Staff Update on Executive Zoning Research. City Manager
Unmacht requested, that Council submit their comments
regarding this zoning concept. A short discussion occurred
regarding the effect of additional zoning requirements.
-- A brief discussion occurred on the Special Council Meeting to
be held on July 15. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
City Manager Unmacht noted that an AMM
held on Wednesday, July 15 at the
Burnsville.
Breakfast would be
Country Kitchen in
A resignation letter from Planning Commissioner, Mary Ellen
Wells, was submitted into the record by Mayor Andren.
Council accepted the letter of resignation and directed staff
to prepare an ad for the Prior Lake American seeking
qualified volunteers for Ms. Wells' position on the Planning
Commission.
The next Council meeting will be Monday, July 20,
p.m.
1992 at 7:30
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
p.m. by general consent of the Council.
Dee Birch
Recording Secretary
9:40
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THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF INVOICES SCHEDULED
FOR PAYMENT ON TUES. JULY 21, 1992
MISC. DEPTS.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
League Insurance Trust
General Office Products Co.
Cooper & Associates
Consolidated Typewriter
Reynolds Welding
Radermacher Super Valu
Snyder Drug
CarQuest Auto Parts
Carlson Hardware
Coast to Coast
Prior Lake Aggreegate
Scott Rice Telephone Co.
Shakopee Public Utilities
MN Valley Electric Co-op.
Minnegasco
Albinson
R & R Carpet Service
Deputy Registrar #160
Insurance
Insurance
Office Supplies
Office Supplies
Office Supplies
Oxygen Supplies
Misc. Supplies
Misc. Supplies
Misc. Supplies
Misc. Supplies
Misc. Supplies
Sand & Gravel
Telephone Service
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Small Tools & Eguipment
Service & Supplies
License Plates
8,976.72
17,062.25
83.28
230.04
46.86
74.99
770.77
83.04
634.26
68.77
339.58
379.53
1,346.57
102.82
1,781.68
89.43
679.72
628.29
47.00
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Pasta Prima
Prior Lake American
David Unmacht
Uniglobe Travel
Prior Lake Rotary
Citizens .League
Cole Publications
Laurie Davis
Perfect Forms & Supplies
Petty Cash
Lommen Nelson Cole
Prior Prints
Horst Graser
Agora Communications
Xerox Corp.
Real Gem Jewelry & Awards
Command Computer Corporation
Viking Electric Supply
MinnComm Paging'
Heating Consultants
American Linen Supply
Master Electric
Xerox
CONTINGENCY
Prior Lake Blacktop
Busse Electric
MTI Distributing
Park Nicollet Medical Center
Meeting Expense
Publishing
Meeting Expense
Travel Expense
Membership Dues
Membership Dues
Directory Advertising
Mileage
Printed Supplies
Postage & Supplies
Attorney Fees
Printed Supplies
Meeting Expense
Publications
Maintenance Contract
Bass Tournament Award
Software Update
Bldg. Maint. Supplies
Pager Rental
Bldg. Maintenance
Bldg. Maintenance
Bldg. Maintenance
Supplies
Road Repairs.
Fountain W~rlng
Fountain
Professional Services
89.46
1,270.20
77.02
419.00
105.00
35.00
201.82
30.80
252.99
35.34
2,425.23
60.81
24.57
26.57
39.25
94.91
90.00
300.34
15.82
110.00
109.43
3,690.00
351.08
3,952.00
890.00
6,390.00
86.50
PUBLIC SAFETY
Manpower
Streichers
Noll's Hallmark
R.C. Identifications
Rigs & Squads
U.S. Premise Networking Serv.
Master Electric
MN Dept. of Public Safety
MinnComm Paging
Kwik Kare Auto Service
Prior Lake Amoco
Xerox Corp.
Prior Lake Rotary
Treadway Graphics
R-Own Office Supply
Temporary Help
Supplies
Photo Finishing
Supplies
Supplies
Small Tools & Equipment
Community Room Renovation
Training Expense
Pager Rental
Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance
Maintenance Contract
Membership Dues
DARE Supplies
Cap. Outlay-Equipment
153.90
160.71
78.87
72.42
873.65
390.50
214.00
20.00
30.00
357.08
39.25
105.00
42.00
4,306.87
FIRE & SAFETY
R-Own Office Supply
Emergency Medical Supplies
Catco Parts & Service
A1 Borchardt
General Safety Equipment
Wolf Motor Co.
BUILDING INSPECTION
R-Own Office Supply
MN State Treasurer
FSB Construction
ANIMAL CONTROL
Robert McAllister
PUBLIC WORKS
Mail Stop & Office Supply
Hess Surveying Instruments
R-Own Office Supply
Mn Transportation Alliance
West Weld
Chaska Parts Service
Shiely Co.
Prior Lake Blacktop
Elk River Concrete
Wm. Mueller & Sons
Decker Supply Co.
Friedges Landscaping
Water Pro
Berg Bag Co.
Ruffridge Johnson Co.
MinnComm Paging
Metro Alarm
Mahowald Motors
Killmer Electric Co.
Supplies
Med}cal Supplies
Vehicle Maintenance
Fire Conference Expense
Vehicle Maint. Supplies
Vehicle Maintenance
Supplies
Bldg. Permit Surcharges
Building Permit Refund
Animal Warden
Supplies
Suppl%es
Supplmes
Membership Dues
Shop Suppl%es
Shop Supplies
Sand & Gravel
Street Patches
Street Repair Supplies
Street Repair Supplies
Street Repair Supplies
Street Repair Supplies
Street Repair Supplies
Sand Bags
Small Tools & Equipment
Pager Rental
Alarm Service
Vehicle Repairs
Repairs
12.99
5.95
212.17
990.08
50.96
253.75
3.95
1,856.81
209.80
463.12
23.67
429.92
83.63
31.00
105.33
25.56
541.56
4,774.75
827.35
1,941.61
648.90
47.93
955.58
340.50
447.94
20.77
7.13
415.86
317.92
PARK AND RECREATION
Kathy Javenkoski
Julie McLain
Char Watermolen
Susan Finstad
Barb Olson
Laura Dehnbostel
Kathy Brandt
Cindy Starks
S & S Arts & Crafts
Barb Bargman
Prchal Candy Co.
Anoka County Parks
Minnesota Twins
City of Shakopee
World Tree Puppet Theater
R-Own Office Supply
ISD #719
Lisa Conlin
Fiona Keel
Webster Co-op.
NAPA Auto Parts
MTI Distributing
Outdoor Power House
Smith & Nephew Rolyan
Hoffer's Inc.
Bryan Rock Products
Prchal Candy Co.
U.S. West Communications
MPSA
Radisson Duluth
Metro Alarm
Glenwood Inglewood
Master Electric Co.
McKinley Drain Service
Lano Equipment
Biff's Inc.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A.P.C. Inc.
Kay Schmudlach
J.R.'sAppliance Disposal
WATER%~TILITY
Water Pro
MVTLLaboratories
U.S. West Communications
Gopher State One-Call
Commissioner of Revenue
Park Program Refund
Park Program Refund
Park Program Refund
Park Program Refund
Park Program Refund
Park Program Refund
Park Program Refund
Park Program Refund
Park Program Supplies
Park Program Supplies
Park Program Supplies
Park Program
Park Program
Park Program
Park Program
Supplies
Building Rental
Park Program Instructor
Mileage
Chemicals
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Park Repair Supplies
Park Repair Supplies
Park Repair Supplies
Concession Supplies
Telephone Service
Conference Fees
Conference Expense
Alarm Service
Bldg. Maint. Supplies
Library Repgir
Drain Cleanlng
Equipment Repair
Rental
Professional Services
Meeting Expense
Clean-up Day Expense
Repair Supplies
Water Analysis
Telephone Service
State Terminal
State Sales & Use Tax
10.25
16.50
66.00
18.00
35.00
25.00
12.00
13.50
133.82
25.00
212.40
180.00
450.00
640.75
100.00
16.86
417.60
310.38
101.48
198.00
160.30
120.88
8.50
311.95
294.36
167.23
634.61
142.19
50.00
179.14
5.07
75.65
889.07
150.00
139.23
447.26
500.00
18.73
863.50
1,347.73
35.00
42.71
585.00
568.54
SEWER UTILITY
Valley Electric Motors
Catco Parts Service
Tri-State Pump & Control
McKinley Sewer Service
M & M Drain Cleaning
Gordon R. Fredrickson
Mrs. Joe Speiker
MWCC
MWCC
Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal
DEBT SERVICE FUND
American National Bank
DEBT SERVICE-GENERAL FUND
First Trust
American National Bank
PARK DEDICATION FUND
Prior Lake American
Prior Lake Aggregate
Snyder Drug
Repair Supplies
Repair Supplies
Repairs
Repairs
Repairs
Repairs
Relmb. for Repairs
Installment
SAC Charges
41.11
17.07
304.69
250.00
75.00
1,157.63
90.00
41,001.00
12,474.00
Cap. Outlay-Improvements 14,028.60
Paying Agent Fees
580.06
Debt Service
Paying Agent Fees
30,166.25
175.29
Publishing
Franklin Trail Sidewalk
Supplies
97.19
504.66
77.66
IX~ CATC~IER~
MONTHLY REPORT
TOTAL
THIS MONTH
Number of dogs pieked up
Number of hours within
Prior Lake area
Number of unclaimed dogs
Reimbursement to City
elnelude current month's total
1992 2ND QUARTER BUDGET REPORT
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor & Council
Ordinance
city Manager
Boards and Commission
Elections
Director of Finance
Accounting
Internal Auditing
Assessing
Law
Planning and Zoning
Data Processing
Buildings and Plant
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
Fire and Rescue
Building Inspection
Civil Defense
Animal Control
PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering
Street
CULTURE-RECREATION
Recreation
Parks
Libraries
URBAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEBT SERVICE
CONTINGENT RESERVE
General Property Taxes
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental Revenue
Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeits
Misc. Revenues
Other Financing Sources
Budget Amount
874,060.00
19,925.00
12,525.00
221,665.00
4,635.00
9,635.00
71,500.00
41,285.00
9,200.00
22,000.00
133,200.00
142,830.00
32,925.00
152,735.00
1,210,620.00
945,280.00
146,135.00
111,120.00
1,955.00
6,130.00
555,775.00
334,930.00
220,845.00
557,120.00
143,075.00
402,830.00
11,215.00
47,540.00
225,370.00
100,000.00
3,570,485.00
1,834,190.00
122,785.00
886,110.00
404,900.00
45,000.00
120,000.00
157,500.00
Expended
389,098.00
11,069.00
6,454.00
95,355.00
504.00
1,419.00
35,029.00
19,863.00
9,200.00
0.00
49,290.00
74,566.00
21,213.00
65,136.00
559,810.00
467,026.00
36,896.00
52,290.00
1,282.00
2,316.00
248,758.00
166,873.00
81,885.00
293,546.00
74,682.00
215,816.00
3,048.00
25,610.00
50,747.00
1,774.00
1,234,422.00
774,485.00
87,612.00
119,765.00
173,083.00
22,294.00
56,489.00
694.00
Percent
45.O%
56.0%
52.0%
43.0%
11.0%
15.0%
49.0%
48.0%
100.0%
0.0%
37.0%
52.0%
64.0%
43.0%
46.0%
49.0%
25.0%
47.0%
66.0%
38.0%
45.0%
50.0%
37.0%
53.O%
52.0%
54.0%
27.0%
54.0%
23.0%
2.0%
35.0%
42.0%
71.0%
14.0%
43.0%
50.0%
47.0%
9.0%
TOTAL BUDGET EXPENDITURES
TOTAL BUDGET RECEIPTS
3,570,485.00
3,570,485.00
1,569,343.00
1,234,422.00
44.0%
35.0%
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ralph Teschner, Finance Director
DATE: July 9, 1992
RE: July 1, 1992 Treasurer's Report
FUNDS
General
Sewer & Water
Capital Park
Debt Service
Construction
Tax Increment
Equip. Acquis.
Trunk Reserve
06/1/92
BALANCE RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS
(783.69) 928,336.92 938,426.10
(155,399.98) 303,126.84 93,473.97
38,081.55 3,500.00 156.88
13,938.23 412,742.90 408,408.75
5,608.57 25,942.67 9,267.76
33,913.70 74.01 0.00
1,496.87 3.20 0.00
12t039.84 8,172.47 0.00
07/1/92
BALANCE
(10,872.87)
54,252.89
41,424.67
18,272.38
22,283.48
33,987.71
1,500.07
20,212.31
INVESTMENTS
1,200,000.00
895,980.16
5,350,000.00
272,000.00
400~000.00
TOTAL (51,104.91) 1,681,899.01 1,449,733.46 181,060.64 8,117,980.16
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUN~Y EMPLOYER
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
S~m~ry of Building Permits Issued
Month of JUNE 19~
No. of Declared No. of
No. of Declared Permits Value Permits
Permits V_~ ~ p.~ to Date
Single Family Dwellings 14
Other Dwellings
(No. of Units 0 0
Dwelling Units B~moved 1 0
Net Change +13
Residential Garages 2
Industrial-Co~ercial 1
Structures other than
buildings 1
Additions, Alterations
1. Residential 35
2. Industrial and
Commercial 1
Mechanical Premits
Total 79
1,671,566.54 2
0 0
0 0
20,450.00 0
71,890.56 0
1,500.00 0
148,799.00 22
9,000.00 2
25 59,635.00 4
1,982,841.00 30
168,220.56
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0
0
0
399,752.00
7,900.00
37,160.00
613,032.56
49
0
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5
109
5
62
235
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City of Prior Lake
C/O Mayor - Council Members
Attn: Bill Mangan
4629 S E Dakota Street
Prior Lake, MN 55372
July 13, 1992
Dear Bill,
For the past several years the Prior Lake Water Ski Association
has been using Lake Front Park as their practice area. What
started as a once a week session with a small group, two boats
and ending on July 1, has escalated in 1992 to twice a week
practices (Monday and Thursday), five boats plus a chase boat and
continuing well past July. For us and many of our neighbors,
living both on and off the lake, this is a very annoying
intrusion upon our privacy.
This spring and so far this summer we have been blessed with cool
evenings allowing us the comfort of leaving windows and doors
open. The loud drone of competition ski boats creating large
wakes just off the shore is very unpleasant. With weekend
traffic starting Friday night that only gives us Tuesday and
Wednesday for quiet outdoor activity. Four times this year we
have had to listen to full blown audio rehearsals. Three of
those occasions occurred during the week of June 22nd when four
straight practices were scheduled. It was during this week that
milfoil was treated and signs posted on the beaches warning about
swimming. The club practiced and their boats were observed on
both sides of the milfoil buoy placed in front of our beach.
Truly not an indication of a responsible organization.
Therefore, with these and other concerns in mind, we ask the city
of Prior Lake to revoke and not renew the use permit given to the
Prior Lake Water Ski Association for the use of Lake Front Beach.
Sincerely,
DaV~ and Dorothy Watzl
101 Je~er~on Avenue $ou1~
Hopkim~ Minne-~ota 55343
6~ 2 9~ ~00
M~ling A~re~:
PO Box 1~1
Minn~otm, MN 55~
uly 20, 992
D~v~ Unn~:ht
CRy of Prior Lake
4629 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior ~ke, MN :55372
Dear Mr. Unmacht,
This letter is a follow-up m our telephone conversation last week. We discussed a
~ cotmcil meeting m be held luly 27 m review and approve om' final plat.
I believe our engineering issues can be submitxed to your stuff e~rly this week mr thc-4r
review, and that other issues relating to the plat will be finaliizext. We stilt n__er~4_ to
review the developer's a~q'eement with the city, and lohn Bearden ~ould get cost
e:s~imal~ tO I2zry within thc next 24 l~urs to fmaliz~ the costs.
Basexl on this information, I would like to formally request a special meeting the evening
of July 27 to consider fi. gal plat approval.
yon.
Siac.~ely,
Lyle V. Fuller
A,~qtant Manage~
Retail Development
LVF/dt-7
1993 BUDGET CALENDER
JULY 15
Distribution of budget aids & timetable
JULY 16 - AUGUST 6
Department heads prepare budget
AUGUST 1
City receives information from State Department of Revenue
on local government aids
AUGUST 3-7
Preliminary documentation prepared by Finance
AUGUST 7
Deadline for submission to Finance
AUGUST 10-24
Preliminary budget is prepared
SEPTEMBER 1
City receives information from State Department of Revenue
on HACA & DRA amounts
SEPTEMBER 7
Resolution adopting proposed budget and authorizing
proposed property tax levy
SEPTEMBER 8
"Proposed Tax Levy Certification" to Scott County Auditor
SEPTEMBER 9-12
Formal review by Budget Officer & City Manager
SEPTEMBER 14-28
Budget Officer, City Manager confers & reviews
with each department head
OCTOBER 1-31
Final budget draft
NOVEMBER 10-24
County mails truth-in-taxation notices
DECEMBER 7
Budget public hearing
DECEMBER 21
Budget public hearing (continuation)
Budget adoption
DECEMBER 28
Statutory ~eadline to file tax certification with
County Auditor's Office
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
A~N EQUAL OPPORTUNITY F_~IPLOYER
MICHAEL J. Eii"IRLICHMANN
Chair
July 13, 1992
David Unmacht
City of Prior Lake
4629 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RECEIVED
J ;,J !- ' ~ 1~;~
CITY OF
PRIOR LAKE
Dear Mr. Unmacht:
As a local official in municipal and county government for a combined sixteen years, I understand
fully the historical difficulty that local government has had in relating to metro agencies. From a
local perspective, metro or regional government always appear to be trying "to do something" to
local government without their input or participation. With that as a backdrop, in our continuing
effort to maintain a vital community link with the communitiss we serve, we are scheduling a
sedes of regional breakfast meetings designed to encourage the participation of local officials,
community leaders and legislators in the development of the Regional Transit Board's (RTB)
"Vision for 'Transit."
You are invited to join other leaders from your community to a continental breakfast on:
Tuesday, August 4, 1992
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Yankee Square Inn
3450 Washington Drive
(I-35 E & Yankee Doodle Road)
Eagan, Minnesota
At this annual meeting we will share with you the local impacts of the RTB's "Vision for Transit" as
well as discuss legislative aclivities that will affect transit services regionally, such as a state
· dedicated funding source. This meeting will also provide you with the opportunity to share your
ideas for transit with our board members and staff.
If public transit is to make a significant contribution to the future of our metropolitan community,
it depends on the viability of the communication that exists between you, local community leaders,
and the RTB, as the regional transit planner. We know your time is limited, so we will conclude
the meeting no later than 9:00 a.m.
I and the RTB members look forward to meeting with you on August 4. If you are able to attend,
please call our receptionist at 292-8789 by Friday, July 31, so we can make final arrangements.
Mears Park Centre · 230 5th Street * St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Office 612/229-2701 * FAX: 6t2/229-2739
An Equal Opportunity Employer
TO: Prior Lake City Council
FROM: Rglph Teschner, Finance Director
RE: Financial Management Letter
DATE: July 6, 1992
The City's auditing firm, George M. Hansen Company, has prepared
a financial management letter for the purpose of improving
internal control and certain accounting aspects that would
safeguard those interests of the City. These recommendations are
of an advisory nature and are expressed in the judgment of
Richard Ellsworth.
Staff has worked closely with our auditor in identifying those
issues which would directly benefit management operations. In
evaluating the context of the report, Staff has reviewed each
consideration in the follow%ng point by point format in an effort
to reflect Staff's perspective to the Council, pro and con:
1. CASH RECEIPTS
Water billing receipts are deposited on a daily basis throughout
the course of the bi-monthly billing periods due to the fact that
nearly 3700 accounts exist and must be processed promptly to
insure accurate credit to both the customer's account as well as
providing the City with adequate and timely cash flow reserves.
Anything less would create inefficiency due to balancing problems
that would exist due to sheer numbers of bill payments.
As indicated, all large revenue influxes such as tax settlements,
state aids and investment proceeds are, without exception,
deposited immediately. However, Staff processes an average of
fewer than 50 other checks during a normal week, excepting water
bills and park program receipts which are typically smaller
amounts. Because the volume is significantly less it is not
particularly effective to process more frequently. Also
additional interest earnings would not be substantial enough to
justify this daily activity. Batching these checks at week's end
has proved to work exceedingly well.
2. INVESTMENTS
The City purchased, during 1985, $2,590{000.00 worth of shares in
the Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund from our Debt
Service account based upon the advise of our financial
consultant, Juran & Moody. The fund is a mutual fund consisting
of government backed 30 year mortgages and was selected as an
integral long term component of our investment portfolio.
Yet while such an investment is sensitive to the interest rate
market, which drives your principal value either up or down, the
safety of the instrument itself and high yields have produce a
good return. The monthly dividends over the course of the years
since have been consistently running 150 - 200 basis points above
that of your average certificate of deposit.
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior l~ke, Minnesota 55372 ! Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Recently our bond payment schedules have demanded a more short
term outlook because we have received less prepayments of
assessments as they have amortized themselves over the past 10
years to the extent where we now must principally depend upon on
our fund balances themselves and associated levies to retire
debt. Therefore in October of '91 we transferred out of the U.S.
Franklin Fund into the Franklin Adjustable Government Securities
Fund which experiences minimal price change fluctuations because
its average maturities run only 5 years.
Even with the net asset value decline to $2,351,711.00, the City
realized a total return of $1,443,004.29 which, when factoring in
the principal reduction, amounted to an annualized return of
8.4487%. This ~ercentage averaged out to a good return over the
duration of the investment.
The $2,500,000 amount should be written down to near par in
accordance with GASB (General Accounting Standards Board)
statements. The purpose is to represent investment assets as
close to market value as possible.
3. FIXED ASSETS
Fixed asset records in the form of various documents such as
equipment listings and appraisals for the purpose of inventory
and insurance have been established. The advantages of
maintaining such records on the computer from an automation and
storage aspects are recognized. Conversion will require a certain
time element and depending on priority demands, Staff will begin
assembling the data on a priority basis.
4. VACATION & SEVERANCE PAY LIABILITY
Staff supports the funding of the City's liability for vacation
and severance pay. Basically vacation, sick leave and comp time
comprises what is known as compensated absences. Establishing a
Benefits Accrual Fund is a mechanism whereby the fund is assigned
the responsibility of payment of all benefits that are paid to
employees upon termination.
Initial fundin~ could be allocated by a one time transfer to
cover the existing liability. Interest income generated by the
fund could underwrite the annual liability growth with occasional
supplemental appropriations on a need only basis. The fund would
not have to be fully funded because you would never, from a
practical standpoint, dissolve the City as a corporation might.
Also, it would be highly unlikely for the City to ever experience
100% employee turnover over a very short period of time.
5. UTILITY ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES
The City Billing Clerk prepares journal entries, without direct
supervisor approval, to adjust customers' accounts as a
corrective measure primarily due to incorrect meter readings.
These readings are the result of either high estimates, customer
m%ss-readings or entry e~ror. Acknowledgement by the Finance
Director of these corrections is not necessary as they constitute
routine maintenance procedures.
However, billing adjustments which require a management decision
due to unusual circumstances or events may occur on an occasional
basis. Such discretionary judgments are at the direction of the
Finance Director. Internal control over the utility receivables
and receipts would be improved if these adjustments were
documented and approved by the Finance Director.
6. SAb~S TAX
Staff has begun establishing procedures to facilitate the
reporting of sales use tax for those limited purchases from
businesses that are located in other states. A tax liability
account shall be utilized for the purpose of accounting of such
expenses. The sales and use tax will have an obvious impact upon
future city budgets and correlating increases in expenditures
will have to be recognized.
7. STAFFING THE ANNUAL AUDIT
The City has engaged t~e services of the George M. Hansen company
since 1980. Retaining the same individuals during the
preparation 9f.the annual audit has provided _continuity .and a
level of efflciency that has also provided cos= con=ainmen= over
the years. Staff has been extremely satisfied with their
performance and price competitiveness during this time period.
Rotation of audit staff would add another dimension whereby the
City would benefit from a more varied approach in the analysis of
financial operations. Fresh insight and perspective would be
gained with no loss in proficiency.
CONCLUSION
In summary, for the most part, Staff concurs with the
aforementioned items addressed within the context of the report
and incorporation of the appropriate measures on a substantial
basis is intended. Of course Staff would encourage feedback and
solicitation response regarding any of these or other ideas from
the Council.
GMHCo
GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPANY.
,.Tune 5, 1992
City Cnuncil
City of Prior Lake
4629 Dekota Street SE
Prior Lake, ~
55372
We have recently completed our audit of the financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 1991. The following cc~ents are intended to enhanoe your
unders~ of the audit process and contribute to the continued improvement in
your accounting procedures.
Required C~,.~unicatic~s
Start on Auditing Standards No. 60 contains guidance and rules for
o~,,,u~icatir~ certain matters relatir~ to the audit to boards of directors and
other bodies with equivalent levels of authority and responsibility.
In planning and perfo~ our audit, we oonsidered the internal control structure
in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our
(xxfcrol structure. However, w~ noted the followin~ matter involving the internal
control structure and its operation that could be cons~ to be a reportable
condition under standards es~_~blished by the American Institute of Oertified
Public Aooo~fcants (AI(~A). Repo~_~_h_le oonditions are defined by the AICPA as
deficiencies in the design or operati~ of the internal control structure that,
in the auditor's judgment, could affect the organization's ability to record,
process, s~z~r~, and repo~ fkn~ncial data consistent w~t~ the assertions of
Standards referred to above as an example of such deficiency is a lack of
segre~tion of duties in the account~ function.
Because of the size and organization of the City's office staff, there is a
limited segregation of duties. A good system of internal aoocunting control
contemplates an adequate seqregation of duties so that no one individual handles
a ~ction from inception to completion or has ccmplets control over
transactions. ~%tle w~ recognize that your organization is not large enough to
permit an adequate segregation of duties in all respects, it is important that
you be aware of this condition.
1433 UTICAAV[NU[ BOUTH, mUITIr 1'75 MINNIrAPOL. IB, MINN[BOTA S541
ciw cc~r~il
City o~' l~ior r~ke
~une 5, 1992
Page2
cash ~eceipts
prc~$fcly, smaller amounts may be held for the Friday depoeit. We do not co~sider
this a serious ~1~, but w~ suggest that intanml c~trol over rsmipts w~uld
be improved and the City might incr~ ~ its interest earnings if more frequent
As set forth in Note 2 to the financial sta~, the market value of the
City's m/tual fund investment, carried at $2,500,000, was $2,351,711 at
December 31, 1991. Statement No. 12 of the Financial Accounting ~ Board
requires that when a decline in market value of an investment is other than
temporary, the carryin~ value should be written dc~4n and a loss realized. The
write-down at Deoember 31, 1991 would have amounted to 1.7% of the total carry~
value of investments and .3% of the City's tot~l assets and, aooor~ly, did not
affect cur opinion on the financial statements taken as a whole. Nevertheless,
Find Assets
We have previously rec~_--.~.~ed that the City establish f' _D~ asset records on its
oc~ syst~. ~he Finance Director b~-~ listings of vehicles, other mjor
record of all the City's assets including purcb~-~ date and cost should be set
Vacation and Severan~ Pay Liability
Discussions have taken place regaxding the funding of the City's liability for
wacatic~ am~ severance pay which total_ed $257,371 at December 31, 1991. The City
can do this by es~al~lishing a separate fund for vacation and sev~ pay and
~king transfers to it. We will work with the Finanoe Director to determine the
category of fun~ to be set up and the prooedures to be used to operate it if the
decision is made to est~_blish such a fund.
city council
city of Prior 'rake
,.T~ 5, 1992
Adjustments to custu~ers' accounts are generally made for one of two reasons:
(1) ~n~ mM
~he procedur~ to adjust the account is that a corrected reading
is obtained and the reading used to send the original bill is
adjusted in the billing records correcting the billing and,
accordingly, the account. The underlyir~ documentaticm should be
attached to the adjustment journal or referenoed to it.
(2) Account balanoe adjustments.
~hese adjustments refer to the balance only and are initiated or
approved by the Finance Director. We reo~m~r~ that b~ initial
the adjustment journal for this type of adjustment.
Be~innir~ June 1, 1992, most local govern'merits will pay sal~s tax om
they make. The tax will be dmrged on ~urdmses of most items of tangible
included in their bills merely should be reoo _rd~d~_ together with the basic cost in
~hich no sales tax was paid at the time of purchase. Typically this occurs when
purchases are made f;-~ out-of-state vendors. We would suggest that when such
the credit entry to the sales (use) tax l~ahility account. Repo~ and payment
of the use tax would be made based on the amount of such tax due.
(~e point to bear in mind is that no sales or use tax is payable om items
purchased for resale. ~ oould ap~l¥, for instance, to da~m oo~om~s if they
are sold to the students. If the ~mc~__~ is presently included in the fee for
the oourse, perhape this could be changed so that the purdmase of the costume is
clearly indicated. Then no sales or use tax would be payable.
The above discussion is not intended to oover all the details of the sales tax as
it applies to the City, but to ir~i~ the general provisions the City will need
to be aware of. We will be pleased to assist with any specific questions
City of Prior Take
June 5, 1992
George M. Hansen COmpany has been the City's auditors for a number of years and
the _m~e___rsigned has performs~ the major portion of the audit work during that
time. While the audit efficiency is incre~ -~e~ by such an '~, the
questi~ of alternating audit staff has arisen. We would suggest that a member
of our audit staff be assi _gr~d~__ to the audit c~ a schedule to be agreed with the
City Manager and Finanoe Director. I would retain overall control over the
audit, but this would provide a different perspective to be applied to the audit
without reducing audit efficiency.
* * * * * * *
~ report is intended solely for the information and use of the City Oouncil
and manag~_nt. We wish to a~ledge the oourtesy and cooperation extended to
us during the oourse of our work.
Very truly yours,
~ M. }~%NS~ OCI4PANY, P.A.
1993 BUDGET CALENDER
JULY 15
Distribution of budget aids & timetable
JULY 16 - AUGUST 6.
Department heads prepare budget
AUGUST 1
City receives information from State Department of Revenue
on local government aids
AUGUST 3-7
Preliminary documentation prepared by Finance
AUGUST 7
Deadline for submission to Finance
AUGUST 10-24
Preliminary budget is prepared
SEPTEMBER 1
City receives information from State Department of Revenue
on HACA & DRA amounts
SEPTEMBER 7
Resolution adopting proposed budget and authorizing
proposed property tax levy
SEPTEMBER 8
"Proposed Tax Levy Certification" to Scott County Auditor
SEPTEMBER 9-12
Formal review by Budget Officer & City Manager
SEPTEMBER 14-28
Budget Officer, City Manager confers & reviews
with each department head
OCTOBER 1-31
Final budget draft
NOVEMBER 10-24
County mails truth-in-taxation notices
DECEMBER 7
Budget public hearing
DECEMBER 21
Budget public hearing (continuation)
Budget adoption
DECEMBER 28
Statutory deadline to file tax certification with
County Auditor s Off~ce
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
101 Jafler~on Avenue $ou1~
Hopkins. Minne-~om 55~3
612 9~
Maling Addre~:
PO Box l~l
Minne~olis, MN 55~
D~v¢ Unm~ht
City M~ager
City of Prior ~
4629 Dakot~ S~'cct S.E.
~ T~, ~ 55372
Deal' M.r. Unm~cht,
This letter is a follow-up to our telephone convery~rion last week. We discussed a
~ council meeting to be held July 27 to revfew and approve our final plat.
I believe our engineering issuea can be submitted to your smf-f early this week for the/r
review, and that other issues relating to the plat will be finaliized. We stLi] nee,__t to
review the developer's agreement with the city, and John Bearden ~ould get cost
t~:imataa to Larl3r within the next 24 hours t~ ~ the costs.
Ba~ on this information, I would like to formally request a special meeting the evening
of July 27 to consider final plat approval.
Tha~ you.
Sincerely,
Lyle V. Fuller
Aq,~iqaat Max~er
Retail Development
LV-F/dt-7
DRAFT
"COMPiL"
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
JOINT RELATIONS PLAN
HISTORY:
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Reservation lies primarily within
the City of Prior Lake on land in the west and northwest sections
of the City's corporate limits. Currently the Reservation
contains approximately 380 acres of land within the City of Prior
Lake. In addition the Reservation recently expanded into the
City of Shakopee where approximately 120 acres of tribal land is
located. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is comprised
of descendants of the Dakota Sioux Tribe.
Regulations and laws on the Reservation are a function of their
sovereign status as authorized through Federal Law. Public Law
280 is commonly referred to as the law which guides Indian
Reservations across the country. The land is held in trust by
the tribe which precipitates the tax free nature of the
property. Tribal leaders have expanded their property holdings
from the original land dedicated to them in trust many years
ago.
The City of Prior Lake has, from a "historical perspective",
undergone three periods of transition with our Tribal neighbors.
A "period of separation" which included the time when the land
was within Eagle Creek Township and post annexation until around
1980. This period is exemplified by cohabitation without
interaction. A "period of transition" emerged in the 1980's when
the relationship began on a confrontation basis (lawsuit), and
beginning in 1986 turned around to a relationship based on mutual
benefit. Finally, in the current transition a "period of
cooperation" exists based on shared dialogue and resources.
The existing policy of the City Council is to further build on
the relationship of cooperation and trust. The tribe is
undergoing a major metamorphosis through their gaming businesses.
The City of Prior Lake must become involved in working with the
Reservation and their businesses in municipal planning and the
rovision of local services. This goal can only be accomplished
f t~e two entities work together. The foundation for a
relatlpnship in setting forth the Prior Lake Comprehensive Plan
objectives is in place. The implementation of the objectives
will be met by working in tandem with the officials from the
Community.
INTERACTIVE AREAS:
The rationale for including a Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community (SMSC) section in the City of Prior Lake's
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Comprehensive Plan is to identify ~olic~ priorities which require
local government action. These priorities are highlighted in the
following sections.
The SMSC is in a land acquisition and expansion phase. Recently
the community acquired land in the City of Shakopee. The gaming
businesses are successful, which provide funding resources to
the SMSC. Tribal Officials are looking at land acquisition for
expanding their sovereign property, business and housing needs,
and for recreation purposes. The City is not actively involved
in land use planning and development with the SMSC. The City
needs to be aware of the planning and long range priorities of
the tribe in order to accomplish our planning responsibilities.
The housing land uses on the Reservation demand little of the
transportation syste~. Local roadway networks are sufficient to
handle any traffic which occurs within Prior Lake's street system
based on the activities of the Reservation. All roadways within
the Reservation are maintained through Tribal resources. In
1990, the City of Prior Lake cooperated with the SMSC and Scott
County in the paving of McKenna Road from County Road 42 north to
the Reservation. This cooperative effort was a benefit to all
parties. Currently County Roads 21, 82, 83, and 42 are the
principle arterials to access the Reservation and their
businesses. County Roads 82 and 83 are two lane rural design
sections with parts of County Roads 21 and 42 consisting of 4
lanes. Sections of County Roads 21 and 42 have plans to be
upgraded to a four lane urban design in the future. Specifically,
County Road 42 may be pressed for earlier than budgeted
improvements due to the Average Daily Trips (ADT's) generated by
the Little Six Bingo businesses.
With the SMSC expansion into non bingo gaming within the past
several years a greater demand for emergency services has been
placed on the City of Prior Lake. The emergency services include
police, fire, ambulance, and weather warning systems. The Prior
Lake Police Department is actively working with the SMSC and
their security to.develop a system to. handle the polic? and
criminal activities. The fire service needs to be studied to
ensure the demands and fire flow needs of the businesses and
community are guaranteed. Staff is working with the business
officials to develop an emergency wprning system plan for the
area encompassed in the ~eservatlon. Emergency services are a
critical need and will remain a critical need for the SMSC and
its businesses.
The City of Prior Lake is in the process of developing a Business-
Office Park. This process includes construction, planning and
management of all phases of development of the Business Office
Park. The policy of the SMSC is to expand their business
opportunities beyond gaming. City officials have been working
with tribal offic~als to determine if a joint benefit can be
realized by cooperative business ventures. Both entities are in
the infant stages of their planning and development.
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INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING:
The City of Prior Lake and the SMSC have in place a 1987 Sewer
Maintenance Agreement. The connection of municipal sewer to the
Reservation housin~ and businesses is authorized by the
agreement. It provides for the expansion of housing and business
facilities to be served with an 8 inch pipe running from County
Road 21 to the Reservation. The community has an existing on
site water system which is designed to support their housing and
business needs.
With the expansion of the business enterprises and the housing
rowth on the Reservation, a renewed effort will be placed on
nfrastructure planning, management and construction. The city
of Prior Lake must work with the Tribal officials in the areas of
infrastructure planning and management to coordinate the location
of infrastructure.
The sovereign nature of the Reservation requires a solid
relationship to be in place to discuss local service provisions
and financial recovery of resources. The SMSC is not required by
federal, state or local law to provide any financial resources
towards services provided by the City.
Based on a cooperative relationship and recognition that the SMSC
is receiving a valuable service a financial recovery plan with
the SMSC has been initiated. The SMSC currently provides $20,000
annually for general delivery of services. In addition, in 1992
an annual agreement was formalized providing for a $40,000
contribution to the City of Prior Lake for a police officer.
Hiring of a police officer ~ill provide.an increase in the number
of detectives to assist in Reservation and non Reservation
investigative work. A financial analysis, resource planning and
allotment must be shared with the Reservation on a regular basis.
Financial plannin~ must be identified so we can annually evaluate
the level of service being provided and the amount of resources
being expended and recovered by the City.
The City of Prior Lake is working jointly with. the SMSC to
provide a pol%ing place on the Reservation beginning with the
1992 Fall elections. The Community Center has been identified as
the location for the polling place. This polling place will
allow for ease of voting for tribal members and encourage their
participation in local affairs In addition, the vast resources
available to the SMSC may 'provide for cooperation between
administrative officials in areas such as a Community Center,
ball fields and park facilities.
FUTURE RELATIONS:
The health, safety and welfare of both the City of Prior Lake and
he SMSC is dependent upon a positive working relationship. The
nter relationship between the two jurisdictions i~ being built
on a solid foundation. Each entity cannot operate independently
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of one another. The sovereign status of the Reservation provides
for a unique opportunity for City Government. The gaming
businesses will provide the SMSC with resources available to the
community unlike any other local business.
POLICY OBJECTIVES:
1. The City of Prior Lake should develop a joint land use and
zoning plan with the SMSC.
The City of Prior Lake will cooperate with the SMSC in the
preparation of an emergency warning system plan.
The City of Prior Lake should identify business opportunities
and joint ventures available to the City and SMSC.
4. The City of Prior Lake will develop an infrastructure plan
with the SMSC on property adjacent to and on the
Reservation.
The City of Prior Lake shall annually assess the financial
commitment being provided by the SMSC and determine the
financial effect of providing local services to the
community.
The City of Prior Lake will research funding sources from the
state and federal governments to assist in the provision of
local services to the SMSC.
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3450 w~st burnsville parkway · burnsville, mn 55337
612.890-8838, · fax 612-890.8917
Ron Breckner
Presi~lent
June 29, 1992
R. ECE. IVED
Ms. Lee Andren
Mayor, Prior Lake
City of Prior Lake
City Hall
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Dear Mayor Andren:
Enclosed is a copy of a petition circulated in my neighborhood
regarding the DNR's interest in converting the lakeside marina
into a public boat launch. As outlined in the petition, we all
agree, along with the Prior Lake Police Department, that the
safety issues are substantial. An increase in the number of cars
and boats turning off Highway 21 into a small area such as the
lakeside marina would be very hazardous on Highway 21. Also, the
congestion in the channel would be incredible.
we urge you to take some action regarding this almost covert
effort on the part of the DNR to proceed with acquisitions and
plans without involving the neighbors or city officials.
Should you have any comments or questions, feel free to contact
me.
RC~. tak
Enclosure
cc:
John Fitzgerald - City Council, City of Prior Lake ~"'.~.~~"~
Tom Kedrowski - City Council, City of Prior Lake ~ ~'
Carol Scott - City Council, City of Prior Lake
Gene White c~City Council, City of Prior Lake
J Dave Unmach5- City Manager, City of Prior Lake
We the undersigned residents of Prior Lake, with addresses as shown,
vigorously oppose the DNR for converting the lakeside marina to a public
access. The safety issues on both Highway 21 and in the channel are
substantial and need to be reviewed. Specifically, the Prior Lake Police
Department is against having a public launch facility at the Junction of
Highway 21 and the bridge. Additionally, the boat traffic congestion in the
channel will increase, we are confident other suitable alternatives exist
and need to be explored.
Respectfully submitted,
ADDRESS
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