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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09(B) - Approval of a Resolution Approving a Public Property Use Permit (PPUP) to Allow Outdoor Seating on the Public Sidewalk Adjacent to 16186 Main Avenue SE Report ITEM: 9B CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: May 16, 2022 PREPARED BY: Casey McCabe, Community Development Director PRESENTED BY: Casey McCabe AGENDA ITEM: Approval of a Resolution Approving a Public Property Use Permit (PPUP) to Allow Outdoor Seating on the Public Sidewalk Adjacent to 16186 Main Avenue SE GOAL AREA Desirable & Sustainable Development OBJECTIVE: 2. Preserve and enhance Prior Lake’s small-town feel. 3. Explore ways to encourage downtown as a vibrant destination. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a Resolution approving the Public Property Use Permit. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this agenda item is to consider approval of a resolution approving a Public Property Use Permit (PPUP) to allow outdoor seating on the public sidewalk adjacent to Edelweiss Bakery. Current Circumstances Edelweiss Bakery is a tenant of the property located at 16186 Main Avenue SE. Edelweiss would like to add outdoor seating on the north and east sides of the building. The proposed outdoor seating would be located on a public sidewalk in the Main Avenue and Dakota Street right-of-way. For the business to utilize this area for seating, the City Council must approve a Public Property Use Permit. The proposed outdoor seating plan shows four tables on the Dakota Street sidewalk and four tables on the Main Avenue sidewalk; each table has seating for four. The outdoor seating plan identifies a minimum of 7.5 feet of navigable sidewalk area between the curb and tables. City staff identified potential issues related to safe pedestrian travel on the sidewalk, liability, insurance, maintenance, and trash removal. The attached PPUP was drafted to address these concerns. If approved, the PPUP would be entered into by three parties; the City of Prior Lake, Edelweiss Bakery, and the property owner. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact is anticipated because of this action. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and Second to approve the Resolution approving the Public Property Use Permit and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. 2. Motion and Second to deny the Resolution approving the Public Property Use Permit. City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372 Item 9B Page | 2 3. Table this item and provide direction to staff. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Outdoor Seating Plan 2. Public Property Use Permit 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 RESOLUTION 22-____ RESOLUTION APPROVING A PUBLIC PROPERTY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR SEATING ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO 16186 MAIN AVENUE SE Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, Edelweiss Bakery, Inc. is a tenant of property located at 16186 Main Avenue SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, Elizabeth C. Speiker is the owner of the Property; and WHEREAS, Edelweiss Bakery, Inc. has applied for a Public Property Use Permit to allow outdoor seating on the public sidewalk adjacent to the Property; and WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake requires approval and execution of a Public Property Use Permit prior to placement of private property on a public sidewalk; and WHEREAS, on May 16, 2022, the Prior Lake City Council reviewed and approved the Public Property Use Permit. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. The City Council of Prior Lake authorizes the City Manager to execute the Public Property Use Permit on behalf of the City. th PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16 DAY OF MAY 2022. VOTE Briggs Thompson Braid Burkart Churchill Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ____________________________ Jason Wedel, City Manager PUBLIC PROPERTY USE PERMIT This Public Property Use Permit (“PPUP”) is entered into on this ____ day of _____________, 2022, by and between the City of Prior Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation (the “City”), Edelweiss Bakery, Inc., a Minnesota business corporation (the “Permittee”) and Elizabeth C. Speiker (the “Property Owner”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Permittee is a tenant of property located at 16186 Main Avenue SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota (PID No. 250010270) (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, Property Owner is owner of the Property; and WHEREAS, Permittee has requested permission of City to add outdoor seating on the public sidewalk on the north and east sides of the Property; and WHEREAS, City requires approval and execution of this PPUP prior to placement of the private property on a public sidewalk; and WHEREAS, Permittee has applied to the City for permission to place four tables on the Dakota Street sidewalk and four tables on the Main Avenue sidewalk, with each table having seating for four. The outdoor seating plan identifies a minimum of 7.5 feet of navigable sidewalk area between the curb and tables. AGREEMENT In consideration of the foregoing Recitals, incorporated herein as if fully set forth, and the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. PUBLIC PROPERTY. Permittee and Property Owner acknowledge that the sidewalk adjacent to the Property is public property which must remain open to the public for public use. 2. OUTDOOR SEATING PERMITTED. Subject to the terms of this PPUP and the City’s right to terminate it as provided for elsewhere in this PPUP, the Permittee may use that portion of the public sidewalk area depicted on attached Exhibit A to place the outdoor tables and chairs. 1 3. PEDESTRIAN USE OF SIDEWALK. The primary use of the public sidewalk is to provide the public a safe location for pedestrian traffic. The use of the sidewalk for commercial uses is subordinate to the publics’ use of the sidewalk for foot or chair travel. The Permittee shall always maintain a minimum travel distance of seven and one-half (7.5) feet for foot and chair travel. The Permittee shall be vigilant to observe whether the Outdoor Seating interferes with pedestrian traffic; and if so, to remove or adjust the location of the Outdoor Seating. The City may terminate this Permit, upon written notice to Permittee, if in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, the commercial use of the sidewalk (location of the Outdoor Seating) adversely interferes with the publics’ right to travel on the sidewalk. 4. NO SMOKING. The Permittee and Property Owner shall ensure there is no smoking permitted on the Outdoor Seating area. 5. INDEMNITY. The Permittee and Property Owner shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City and its employees, contractors, agents, representatives, elected and appointed officials, and attorneys harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising from, based on, or related to the Outdoor Seating, including, but not limited to, any claim asserted against the City as a result of the location allowed by the Permit. The Permittee and Property Owner shall be jointly and severally liable for the obligations set forth in this paragraph. 6. INSURANCE. Permittee shall maintain a general liability insurance policy which provides coverage for damage to personal property and injury to persons in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The insurance requirements may be met through any combination of primary and umbrella/excess insurance. Said policy shall contain a clause which provides language stating that the company that issues the policy shall not change, non-renew, or materially change the policy without first providing the City thirty (30) days prior written notice. The Permittee shall provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance that names the City as an additional insured. 7. WAIVER OF CLAIMS. The Permittee and Property Owner acknowledge City’s ownership of the sidewalk for the benefit of the public and knowingly and voluntarily waive and release any and all claims against the City arising from, based on, or related to the use of the sidewalk as permitted by this PPUP. The Permittee and Property Owner acknowledge that they were advised that this is a legal document and that the Permittee and Property Owner should seek legal counsel in connection with this PPUP and that the Permittee and Property Owner have read and understand the terms of this PPUP. 8. CONDITION OF SIDEWALK. The Permittee and Property Owner acknowledge the City has made no representations or warranties regarding the condition of the sidewalk or its suitability for the uses permitted by this PPUP. 9. BINDING EFFECT. Except as hereinafter provided, this PPUP shall run with the land and bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and assigns. 2 10. MAINTENANCE. Permittee and Property Owner acknowledge the City will not sweep or remove snow from or around the Outdoor Seating and Permittee and Property Owner further agree that sidewalk maintenance, including snow removal and sweeping, on and around the Outdoor Seating shall be the responsibility of Permittee and Property Owner. Permittee shall be diligent in ensuring the sidewalk area remains clean and free of debris, including food and beverage spills. 11. SEASONAL OUTDOOR SEATING. This permit allows Permittee to place outdoor seating, thst as depicted in Exhibit A, seasonally from April 15 to October 31. Outdoor seating shall be stth removed from the public sidewalk from November 1 to April 14. In the event of snow or thst other inclement weather between April 15 and October 31, Permittee and Property Owner acknowledge City will not sweep or remove snow from the Outdoor Seating area if the tables and chairs are in place 12. TRASH. Permittee shall install trash bins in the outdoor seating area as necessary to ensure Permittee customers are not utilizing City trash bins. Permittee shall be responsible for emptying Permittee trash bins as necessary in Permittee’s dumpster. City is not responsible for maintenance of trash that is generated from the Outdoor Seating Area; Permittee shall be attentive to trash collection. 13. COMMUNITY EVENTS. Permittee and Property Owner acknowledge that from time to time, City of Prior Lake community events on Main Avenue or Dakota Street may impact their ability to fully utilize the Outdoor Seating Area. 14. TERMINATION. This PPUP may be terminated by the City with written notice delivered to the Permittee at the addresses written above. If the City terminates this Permit, the Permittee shall have ten (10) days from receipt of the written notice to remove the Outdoor Seating. The City may terminate this Permit, if in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, the commercial use of the sidewalk (location of the Outdoor Seating) adversely interferes with the publics’ right to travel on the sidewalks, the Outdoor Seating is considered a hazard or danger to the public, the Outdoor Seating becomes deteriorated or damaged, the Outdoor Seating interferes with maintenance or construction projects in the area, or for any other reason at the City’s sole discretion. 15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This PPUP contains all the terms and conditions related to the placement of a Outdoor Seating on the sidewalk adjacent to the Property and replaces any oral agreements or other negotiations between the parties. No modifications of this PPUP shall be valid until they have been placed in writing and signed by all parties hereto. 16. RECORDING. The Permittee shall cause this PPUP to be filed for record within 30 days of its execution by all parties. Evidence of filing shall be provided to the City within 30 days thereafter. (Signature Pages Follow) 3 CITY: By: Jason Wedel Its: City Manager STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF SCOTT ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2022, by Jason Wedel, City Manager of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, a municipal corporation on behalf of the corporation. NOTARY PUBLIC 4 PERMITTEE: By: Its: STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF SCOTT ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2022, by , of Edelweiss Bakery, Inc., a Minnesota business corporation on behalf of the corporation. NOTARY PUBLIC 5 PROPERTY OWNER: By: Elizabeth C. Speiker STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF SCOTT ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2022, by Elizabeth C. Speiker, owner of property at 16186 Main Avenue SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota, NOTARY PUBLIC DRAFTED BY: City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 6 Exhibit A Outdoor Seating Plan 7