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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4A 02 19 2019 City Council Minutes 1 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 19, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Briggs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Councilors Thompson, Burkart, Braid and Erickson, City Manager Plante, City Attorney Schwarzhoff, Finance Director Erickson, Interim Police Chief Hodges, Fire Chief Steinhaus, Community Development Director McCabe, Public Works Director/City Engineer Wedel, Assistant City Engineer Monserud, Planner Matzke and Executive Assistant Schroeder. PUBLIC FORUM Briggs: Reviewed the process for the public forum and explained that items scheduled for public hearing or items for which a public hearing has been held but no final action taken, are not eligible for discussion on the public forum. Woody Spitzmueller, 4279 Grainwood Circle: Noted the tax assistance program moved from the Library to Parkview in City Hall this year; today they saw 30 clients with 9 volunteer tax pre- parers. Thanked the city staff for their assistance with the success so far on this program. Briggs: Thanked the volunteers who are involved with this program that helps give us the small- town feel. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION BY THOMPSON, SECOND BY BURKART TO APPROVE THE AGENDA VOTE Briggs Thompson Burkart Braid Erickson Aye ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ The motion carried. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY BURKART, SECOND BY BRAID TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRU- ARY 04, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AS PRESENTED VOTE Briggs Thompson Burkart Braid Erickson Aye ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ The motion carried. DRAFT 02 19 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 CONSENT AGENDA Boyles: Reviewed the items on the consent agenda. 5A. Consider Approval of Claims Listing 5B. Consider Approval of Building Permit Summary Report 5C. Consider Approval of Animal Control Services Report 5D. Consider Approval of Fire Department Reports 5E. Consider Approval of Resolution 19-032 for a Revised Purchasing Policy 5F. Consider Approval of Resolution 19-027 Waiving Platting Requirements for the Recon- figuration of Properties Located at 15230 and 15270 Fairlawn Shores Trail SE 5G. Consider Approval of Resolution 19-028 Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Ex- ecute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Scott County 5H. Consider Approval of a Resolution Supporting Legislation Authorizing Municipal Street Impact Fees 5I. Consider Approval of Resolution 19-030 Supporting the Repeal of House File 2851 Ena- bling the State of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council to Study all Commuter Rail Line Options 5J. Consider Approval of Ordinance 119-03 Amending City Code Section 316.600 Burkart: Requested agenda item 5H to be removed for further discussion. MOTION BY BRAID, SECOND BY THOMPSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF AGENDA ITEM 5H TO BE ADDRESSED AS AGENDA ITEM 10A VOTE Briggs Thompson Burkart Braid Erickson Aye ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ The motion carried. Braid: Regarding item 5I our nation is founded on the values of free speech and spirited conver- sation and discussion for the freedom to discuss ideas so the gag order on a conversation seems un-American to him, that is why he is in support of this item. Added we may not all agree on things but we should be able to express our ideas. Burkart: Agreed with Braid and believed several other communities in the area are passing this as well. Explained the transit corridor known as Dan Patch River Crossing was under evaluation when the legislator adopted a provision that prevents further inquiry in 2002 and that gag order covered MnDOT, the Met Council and any rail authority; to not allow conversations on this river crossing results to intergenerational theft as this is the most viable option between 169 and 35W; without which we will continue to have a southwest transit system that negatively affects residents, businesses and employee ability to travel to work or move freight thus hindering eco- nomic growth and quality of life. Requested the gag order to be removed that was created by the sharpshooters from Edina and Bloomington who used a not in my backyard escape hatch that is flawed public policy. Stated we should allow our agencies to study the Dan Patch River DRAFT 02 19 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 Crossing for motor vehicles, rail and shared use path for future transportation guides and the regional transit master plans. Erickson: Noted he has been fighting against this gag order for over 15 years and has debated with the legislator who got this on; this was passed through both legislators and it got to the transportation bill with the governor at that time refused to sign the transportation bill until that was brought off. Stated he asked Michael Beard about this because the republican verses re- publican came across, Beard stated we are all equal but some of us are more equal; the legisla- tor in Edina was a little more equal than ours was. Stated this gag order prevented the line from being involved with discussions when they were planning the southwest line which could have saved $250 million because where they crossed they could have switched over to that line. Briggs: Stated in relation to agenda item 5B the new housing permits average value home in 2018 was a little less than $400,000 in the City of Prior Lake and the six homes so far in 2019 average value is $670,000 a home. Thanked Scott County for their collaborative efforts in plac- ing a MOU that works favorable for all parties related to agenda item 5G. PRESENTATIONS 6A Investiture Ceremony for New Police Officers Interim Police Chief Hodges presented on this agenda report dated February 19, 2019. Briggs: Read the oath of office to each officer. RECESS Briggs: Called a recess at 7:18 p.m. allowing for photos in the chamber. RECONVENE Briggs: Reconvened the meeting at 7:29p.m. Hodges: Stated the force is now at full capacity and now the process of getting them all trained in will begin. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A Consider Approval of a Resolution Vacating a Portion of Unused Right-Of-Way Adja- cent to 14480 Shady Beach Trail NE Planner Matzke presented on this agenda report dated February 19, 2019. Briggs: Stated that the city will maintain easement rights over that parcel. Asked if the city is also going to request that no trees be planted or landscaping completed on this parcel. Matzke: Responded there is a clause in the agreement that relates to that. Briggs: Asked if there is any responsibility for the city to replace the landscaping that is re- moved due to easement access. Schwarzhoff: Responded correct, it states that the city will remove but not replace. MOTION BY BURKART, SECOND BY THOMPSON TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:38 P.M. DRAFT 02 19 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 VOTE Briggs Thompson Burkart Braid Erickson Aye ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ The motion carried. No Members of the Public Spoke MOTION BY BURKART, SECOND BY BRAID TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:39 P.M. VOTE Briggs Thompson Burkart Braid Erickson Aye ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ The motion carried. MOTION BY BURKART, SECOND BY BRAID TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 19-031 VACATING A PORTION OF UNUSED RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 14480 SHADY BEACH TRAIL NE VOTE Briggs Thompson Burkart Braid Erickson Aye ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business Scheduled NEW BUSINESS No New Business Scheduled ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 10A Consider Approval of a Resolution Supporting Legislation Authorizing Municipal Street Impact Fees Burkart: Noted as a growing community the city of Prior Lake is seeking legislative support mu- nicipal statutory for infrastructure development fees. Added SCALE and League of Minnesota Cit- ies has this as a legislative priority; without this authority we would be forced to socialize costs which results in higher property taxes and/or increasing rates for all homeowners and we may be forced to pursue a moratorium on growth. Explained municipal statutory already exists for sewer, DRAFT 02 19 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 water and parks; it is appropriate to add the same authority to our street network; fees collected are utilized for specific uses. Added the city is not lining our pockets, the books are public and help yourself to view them. Stated if growth is not paid by growth, the bill must be paid from some other manor. Stated Housing First Minnesota is the sector to the Builders Association Twin Cities has made a move from collaboration to combat; their six-figure public relations effort is a wage the dog storm machine; the information provided by Housing First Minnesota miss-characterized and miss-lead legislature, the media and the public; they are strongly pushing an affordable jinx mak- ing housing affordable for some makes it less affordable for others. Noted he is not talking about work force housing, we are talking about market priced housing. Believed the goal of Housing First is to socialize costs and individualize builder profits. Stated he never thought he would be in a situation to put a moratorium on growth but he is not comfortable socializing costs for develop- ment, these costs should be paid by the developments themselves. Added he would like to ex- haust all options before the moratorium first. Stated he has confidence in legislation to do the right thing to close this loophole and authorize cities to levy infrastructure development fees to fund municipal street improvements as a necessary component of growth. Briggs: Stated the resolution before us is the second step, the first step was authorization of a $30,000 spend for SRF to do a study on the impact of the fees. Noted the resolution is to encour- age our legislators’ colleagues to act to provide statutory authority. Stated he would like staff to share this resolution with our neighboring Scott County cities and ask that they take similar action in support. MOTION BY BRIGGS, SECOND BY BURKART TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 19-029 SUP- PORTING LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL STREET INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOP- MENT FEES AND DIRECT STAFF TO SHARE WITH SCOTT COUNTY NEIGHBORS Burkart: Stated right now the resolution states impact fees requested it changed to infrastruc- ture development fees. Briggs: Agreed with this change. VOTE Briggs Thompson Burkart Braid Erickson Aye ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ The motion carried. COUNCILMEMBER LIAISON UPDATES Plante: Thanked former City Manager Boyles for sharing his knowledge that he has shared. Thanked city staff for taking the time getting him up to speed. Noted the engagement of the citi- zens has been welcoming as well. Thanked community stakeholders for sharing their knowledge. Briggs: Noted Plante has jumped in with both feet and it has been a pleasure working together thus far. DRAFT 02 19 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Braid: Stated he attended the Snow Sports Sunday and thanked all involved, EDA meeting that was a joint meeting with the BEC, Planning Commission, joint quarterly board meeting with Scott County, a meeting with Plante, an agenda review and talked with numerous residents. Erickson: Attended the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, Community Safety Advisory Com- mittee and invited Hodges explain the upcoming event. Hodges: Noted on Thursday, February 21, 2019 there is a community forum for an awareness campaign on sexting giving parents the best opportunity to intervene in their children’s lives. Thompson: Stated she attended the interviews for the PLSLWD board and attended the PLSLWD board meeting. Burkart: Attended the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, chamber lunch, meeting with Plante and noted he will be at the legislative event this week representing our city. Briggs: Attended Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, Grand re-opening of the Edina Realty Office here in Prior Lake, met with Mr. John Diers discussing Development Im- provement Fees. Attended Snow Sports Sunday, Regional Council of Mayors Meeting, EDA Meeting, Savage Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Scott County Quarterly Meeting and read books to pre-K students at El Bosque Encantando. OTHER BUSINESS / COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS 12A Street Project Update - Public Works Director/City Engineer Wedel provided an update. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY THOMPSON, SECONDED BY BRAID TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:00 P.M. VOTE Briggs Thompson Burkart Braid Erickson Aye ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ The motion carried. _______________________ Michael Plante, City Manager