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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda & Minutes 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA October 16, 2006 6:00 p.m. Fire Station No.1 Thismeetiftg is open to . 1. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PUBLIC FORUM: The Public Forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council. The Public Forum will be no longer than 30 minutes in length. Items to be considered as part of the Council's regular agenda may not be addressed at the Public Forum. Topics of discussion are also restricted to City governmental topics rather than private or political agendas. The City Council will not take formal action on issues presented during the Public Forum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 2,2006, MEETING MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA: Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non- controversial are included as part of the Consent Agenda. Unless the Mayor, a Councilmember, or member of the public specifically requests that an item on the Consent Agenda be removed and considered separately, Items on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion, second and a roll call vote. Any item removed from the Consent Agenda shall be placed on the City Council Agenda as a separate category. A. Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid. B. Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report. C. Consider Approval of Building Permit Reports. D. Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report. E. Consider Approval of Fire Call Reports. F. Consider Approval of 2006 3m Quarter Investment Report. G. Consider Approval of 2006 3m Quarter Budget Summary Reports and General Fund Overview. H. Consider Approval of a Resolution Awarding the City's Standardized Professional Services Contract for Preparation of the Non-Degradation Report. I. Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving Requests for Proposal and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids to Conduct a Compensation Classification Study. 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 7. PRESENTATIONS A. Youth Appreciation Week Proclamation. B. Maxfield - Scott County Housing and Commercial/Industrial Needs Assessment. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. No public hearings are scheduled. 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider a Report on the Ordinance for Development on Twin Island. B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving Full and Final Payment for Wells 8 and 9 and Contract Release Agreement with Keys Well Drilling Co. C. Consider Approval of a Request to Allow A Temporary Haul Route on Hawk Ridge/Northwood Road and County Road 12 Northwoods Meadows Development. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of a Resolution Appointing G. Bryan Fleming to the Planning Commission for a Term from November 1,2006, to October 31,2009. B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Proposal for Architectural Services for the Construction of Fire Station NO.2. C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Updating the City of Prior Lake Winter Maintenance Policy. 11. OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS A. Community Events. 12. ADJOURNMENT 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: Present were Mayor Haugen, Councilmembers Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar, City Manager Boyles, City Attorney Pace, Public Works Director/City Engineer Albrecht, Water Resources Engineer Bintner, Police Chief O'Rourke, Patrol Officer Stanger, Planning Coordinator Moore, Communications Coordinator Peterson and Administrative Assistant Green. PUBLIC FORUM: The Public Forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council. The Public Forum will be no longer than 30 minutes in length. Speakers receive a maximum of ten minutes; less if there are more than three speakers. Items to be considered as part of the Council's regular agenda may not be addressed at the Public Forum. Topics of discussion are also restricted to City govern- mental topics rather than private or political agendas. The City Council will not take formal action on issues presented during the Public Forum. Boyles: Reviewed the concept of the Public Forum. Comments: No person stepped forward to speak. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Haugen added item 7D, Toastmaster Proclamation, to the agenda, and City Manager Boyles added item 5E, Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Enter Into a Cooperative Agreement with Scott County for Phase I Construction of a Regional Park and Ride Facility. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS MODIFIED. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: MOTION BY DORNBUSH, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Boyles reviewed the items on the consent agenda. A. Consider Approval Of Invoices To Be Paid. B. Consider Approval of Resolution 06.177 Accepting Bids and Authorizing the Execution of the City's Standard Construction Contract for Jeffers Pond Park Parking Lot as Identified in the Parks Portion of the 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Program. C. Consider Approval of a Resolution 06-178 Approving the Final PUD Plan for Jeffers Pond 3m Addition. D. Consider Approval of a Resolution 06.179 Approving the Final Plat and Development Contract for Jeffers Pond 3m Addition. www.cityofpriorlake.com 1 Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft E. Consider Approval of Resolution 06-180 Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Enter Into a Co- operative Agreement with Scott County for Phase I Construction of a Regional Park and Ride Facility. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY LEMAIR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. Haugen: Thanked Wensmann representative Kelly Murray for cooperative efforts to develop Jeffers Pond. PRESENTATION Presentation of Concept Plans for the Development of the Property at the Northeast Quadrant of CSAH 42 and CSAH 18. Planning Coordinator Moore presented a PowerPoint identifying the major features of the concept plan pro- posed by Cardinal Development for the property on the northeast quadrant of CSAH 42 and CSAH 18. She also presented a comparison of benefits the City has received from other PUDs. Comments: Millar: Asked if the new tree preservation ordinance would affect this development. Moore: Affirmed and stated the new ordinance would be presented for approval to the Planning Commission in October and the City Council in December. Millar: Asked how storm water management concerns would be addressed. Moore: Replied that both Scott County and the Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed sent comments express- ing concerns about the amount of impervious surface that is planned. Noted that is hard to evaluate at the concept plan level without a preliminary plan. Albrecht: Explained that it is the intent of the Watershed to notify the applicant that there are stringent criteria in an attempt to be upfront with comments so they can be taken into consideration when planning. It is not a signal for alarm, but just to provide the developer information about what is needed on the site. Millar: Asked about the trees on the comer of the intersection. Moore: Responded that the maps provided display a parking area right on the corner which would result in a loss of heritage trees. Dornbush: Asked if the Planning Department has received phone calls from residents regarding the plans for this comer. Moore: Replied that calls were received from only a few people. Dornbush: Stated that there is concern and residents have asked to save the trees. Asked where a tot lot would be placed. Moore: Responded that in the concept plan stage, the developer is not tied to a location but that it would likely be near the residential section. Albrecht: Stated that the northeast part of the site is flat and makes the most sense for active use, and the City would plan to work with developers on adjacent areas to coordinate park amenities. Stated the northern property line could accumulate more acreage with future development and the Council would determine if it wants more active or more natural areas on this site. LeMair: Asked if a tree inventory has been conducted. Moore: Replied that the City has not seen it, but has heard it has been done. It is not required as part of the concept process. LeMair: Asked if the benefits of the PUD for the developer have been quantified such as the number of acres to be developed, etc. 2 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft Moore: Replied that would be clarified as part of the preliminary plat. LeMair: Asked about the total number of residential units. Moore: 140 condo, 59 town home or twinhome units. Erickson: Asked if residential units would be built over retail space. Moore: Noted that two previous plans had that concept, but there seemed to be no demand for it and it has been removed from the current proposal. Erickson: Commented that some people like parkland that is not flat and wondered if the grading could be a benefit to something such as a waterpark or sledding hill. Asked how tall the office buildings are planned to be. Moore: One and two stories except the medical office which is planned for three stories. Erickson: Asked if the buildings were planned to be Class A. Also questioned park dedication. Moore: Affirmed Class A. Boyles: Offered the clarification about flat vs. graded park land in that the City's park dedication ordinance gives partial or no credit to land with steep slopes; therefore, ordinance provides a premium on land that is flat. Curt Larson of Cardinal Development commented on his belief that there is general support for the project and highlighted the changes from previously presented concept plans. Quinn Hutson of CNH Architects stated that a tree survey has been completed and the proposal moved building masses in order to keep the heritage trees. Stated that building materials would be used across office buildings and residential buildings to enhance the image of a village, that the trail system is being reviewed to connect it to neighboring residen- tial areas in a way that is friendly to the trees and that underground parking was added to medical buildings and condo buildings. Dornbush: expressed concern for heritage trees and the look of a wooded corner and stated the current per- ception is that the whole area is wooded. In return for granting a PUD, she wants maximization of the preser- vation of trees, a wooded look and a greenbelt. Larson: Clarified the location of the proposed greenbelt and stated it would save heritage trees along CSAH 18. Dornbush: Stated the placement of a proposed building compromises the trees. Larson: Replied there is flexibility to move buildings to save trees. Hutson: Understands the rule to save a tree is to protect the entire drip line. Larson: Commented it is more difficult to have a greenbelt on CSAH 42 because of the needed sight line. Dornbush: Asked if there is a place to include a tot lot. LeMair: Stated that since he does not know the tree inventory, he cannot tell if more trees are preserved with this concept compared to previous ones. Concerned about no usable park with 200 units and stated mistakes were made in the past when approving high density and no park space which has had negative impact. Stated he is insistent on park space and is not sure it should be a tot lot. Older kids need a place to go. Con- cerned about benefits of giving a PUD. Stated that the architect mentioned upgraded features of building but there are ordinances that require a certain amount of Class I building materials. Moore: Clarified the ordinance. LeMair: Stated there is work to be done on the concept and the staff is not comfortable with it. He wants to see something at this site and the economic effect on the community is important. Erickson: Asked if the proposed pond will have special lighting or a fountain. 3 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft Larson: Replied they wish to create something unique for the site and spoke of ground water efforts and a rain garden. Erickson: Referred to AlA Livable Communities Conference and stated they could incorporate more trees into medians and front of buildings. Larson: Noted that there would be extensive replanting on the site. Hutson: Agreed that some concepts of livable communities could be incorporated and reminded Council that design has not been completed yet. Erickson: Stated he would like to see something more unique on retail side and gave examples of the down- town Burnsville concept of bringing in different ethnic groups to have mixed nationality and high-end shops. Millar: Agreed, except the corner needs to look natural. Likes the village concept, but believes the Tuscan look is something seen in Florida rather than what is natural to Prior Lake. Does not think the plan is right for a PUD or for this site yet. Stated the developer should stay consistent with how we view all developments that are coming to Prior Lake and look at what some of the other PUDs have done for the City. Dornbush: Agreed the Tuscan style does not blend in with look of Prior Lake. Haugen: Stated he likes the ring road concept only if the County agrees to a second access on CSAH 42. Listed various environments that serve as gateways to the City and wants to see more uniqueness for the site that will make it a destination site. Wants preservation of the trees along with uniqueness of style. Expressed concern that there is not Watershed and County support for the water management yet. Likes the green belt in the park expansion but wants additional green belt and park expansion on the northeast comer. Need to have significant trails on the site to be interconnected to the rest of the City. Larson: Stated he thinks their site captures the values of trees and perception. Knows they have to work out water management and trails and understands that the site is important as a gateway to the City and that park land is a major issue. LeMair: Commented that Hilton Head, SC, is strict with development and that natural vegetation is retained even to the point of hiding signage. Larson: Stated they will be able to do something with the natural vegetation and there will be much replant- ing. Dornbush: Wants them to look at the style of architecture and believes lighting on the trees could have a big impact. Millar: Reiterated that he wants to retain natural element. Haugen: Stated he wants something unique on the comer that will preserve the trees but not be just trees. Create something special without destroying natural fabric of what is there. Erickson: Mentioned that the entrance to the Wilds is unique and natural. Haugen: Agreed and said this comer could have a theme that is repeated at its various entries and on the comer. Erickson: Asked if the developer has talked to the County about an entry on CSAH 42. Larson: Displayed the main entry on the map and stated that the other entry would be a right in-right out. Haugen: Directed Larson to take these ideas from the Council and work with staff to move to the preliminary plat stage. Larson: Commented that from his perspective, the Council wants trees saved and a Tot Lot. Boyles: Restated the comments from the Council which were considerably more than two issues. Moore: Stated she will document the Council's recommendations for the development. Erickson: Asked whether there is a view of the downtown from the highest elevation. Larson: Replied there is not. 4 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft Presentation of Donation of $450,000 from the SMSC to the City of Prior Lake. City Manager Boyles introduced SMSC Vice-Chair Glynn Crooks and Tribal Administrator Bill Rudnicki, and spoke of the history of cooperation and partnership with SMSC. Mayor Haugen stepped forward to accept the donation and Crooks presented a check for $450,000 on behalf of the Tribal Council. Haugen commented that when the City began strategic planning it identified that one of the critical elements was to develop part- nerships. One of the partnerships was recognizing value of the SMSC to the global community. Commented on what SMSC brings to City in job creation, economic vitality and support to community and reminded of the nearly two million dollars given for CR 82 reconstruction. 2006 Police Report. Police Chief O'Rourke spoke of various programs and commented that having good neighbors is a way to protect self and property. Noted the Police Department hosts programs to educate residents such as the Neighborhood Watch and Crime-free Multi-housing programs. Patrol Officer Stanger described the pro- grams and stated that Savage, Shakopee and Scott County all participate. He gave statistics of reduced inci- dent calls over the past two years and listed benefits from management, resident and police perspectives in- cluding lower costs, safer and more secure environments, and reduced calls for service by police. O'Rourke described the services that are available from the Police Department and demonstrated the Police Depart- ment's website. Comments: LeMair: Stated the Police Department does a great job. Erickson: Asked if the Police Department works with smaller units than multi-unit departments on these pro- grams. O'Rourke: Stated they may not because of the data practices laws that must be followed. Erickson: Asked where to find information about who to contact for particular situations. Millar: Noted that the phone book lists regular dispatch hours and asked if the calls go to the dispatcher for non-emergencies. O'Rourke. Affirmed that the non-emergency number goes to Scott County dispatch after hours and gave the number for local non-emergency number during business hours. Stated that if a caller only knows the 911 number, they should use it and the dispatcher will determine how serious the call is. Millar: Commented about information that needs to be available and asked if it was included on the website. O'Rourke: Affirmed and noted that growth causes more opportunities for crime and that the Police Depart- ment recommends closing garage doors and locking doors. Millar: Commented about the new site for lost and found pets and stated it is a good opportunity for people to post a picture of the pet and get the word out. Dornbush: Glad to see we are involved in the crime-free multi-housing program and believes it contributes to quality of life in Prior Lake. Haugen: Believes that Prior Lake has commitment from Police Department to maintain the programs that are important. Noted that O'Rourke is an active enforcer as well as Police Chief and complimented him on role modeling and serving as a liaison to the building projects. Toastmaster Proclamation Mayor Haugen read a proclamation declaring October as Toastmasters Month in Prior Lake. 5 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft OLD BUSINESS: Consider Approval of a Resolution Rejecting the Bids and Authorizing Re-bidding of Well No. 10. Public Works Director Albrecht stated that Well No. 10 was planned to be drilled on the north side of lake as a test well for the DNR to provide information on the water supply, but was not successful. Currently, staff is seeking more information about where the well should be drilled and, therefore, is not seeking authorization to re-bid. Stated the City completed a comprehensive water plan in 2004 but more information is available now about bedrock formations. He displayed potential sites in the annexation area where wells can be tested for to assure the City will have sufficient water in the future. Stated that staff will bring a long-term water plan to the Council at a future meeting. Comments: Erickson: Questioned whether water could be purchased from the Kraemer Quarry and if it would be an op- portunity to not drill as many wells. Albrecht: Responded that consideration of the quarry will be an integral part of planning and that a fiscal analysis will be brought to the Council with the water plan in November. Erickson: Expressed that it could be an environmentally conscious consideration as it might provide water when excess water is needed. Millar: Stated he would wait for the report on the water plan. Dornbush: Will wait for report. LeMair: Commented he would like the report to include the cost of purchasing vs. self-sufficiency. Haugen: Stated a water plan would tie into our 2030 strategic plan and perhaps the quarry would be a viable option. MOTION BY DORNBUSH, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-181 REJECTING THE BIDS FOR WELL NO. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. Consider Approval of a Schedule of DVD Presentations for Customer Service Purposes. City Manager Boyles reported that videos were made about the 2020 vision and the Fire Department and shared his impression of their effectiveness in letting people know about the City's programs, customer ser- vice and long-range planning as well as serving as a recruitment tool. Suggested that future DVDs be pre- pared about other departments so the public would know some of the challenges the City faces and how the decision-making differs from private sectors. Comments: Millar: Agreed that video production has high degree of impact and that there is a need to get information about what departments do and the people involved with the departments. Wondered if cost for production could be more efficient. Advised referring it to the Communications Advisory Committee. Dornbush: Agreed a DVD is the best way to convey the message but is not sure the cost justifies the benefit. Thought the Fire Department video was good for its recruitment aspect and thought the Committee might find a cheaper alternative. LeMair: Believes it would be well worth it and commented that when the video was done on the 2020 vision, the City didn't know where it would payoff but was able to get new post office because of it. Can't predict 6 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft where the payoff might be in the future, but it is a small portion of the budget. Most companies spend a per- centage on promotion and we spend very little on promoting the City. Erickson: Recommended making the video or DVD non-time-sensitive so it can be used for several years. Believes the Committee could be helpful because its membership includes people with expertise in such mat- ters. Boyles: Noted that funds for the Fire Department DVD were budgeted, just not designated as a line item. Haugen: Noted that the budget was under City Manager discretion. Commented on the residential surveys of 2005 and 1999 and that it measured the changes in the community's perception regarding quality of life and that the changes in Prior Lake were positive. Believes the videos that were done were valuable and a good communication tool. Millar: Supports the proposal and thinks it could be improved by working through the Committee. LeMair: Asked what the purpose of the Committee for this proposal would be. Millar: Responded that the Committee could help select a video production company. LeMair: Compared it to buying equipment for the City and not sending that choice to a committee. Boyles: Stated there is no objection to it being done through Committee and that if several videos were planned, perhaps a discounted rate could be obtained. Erickson: Believes the Committee should be involved and that it could identify goals and give input. LeMair: Suggested approving the proposal and sending it to the Committee to be implemented. Erickson: Noted the Committee could define the schedule and determine how it would be done. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY LEMAIR TO APPROVE A SCHEDULE OF DVD PRESENTATIONS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PURPOSES AND INCLUDING THE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO CREATE A PLAN. Dornbush: Asked if supporting the motion meant she would be bound to approve whatever plan the Commit- tee devises. Pace: Stated that the authority cannot be delegated to a Committee. The Committee could make recom- mendations to the Council. By approving the motion, the Council is saying to move forward, but the City Man- ager will implement it. Commented that on the City's form of government, the City Manager runs the City and the Council sets the policy - to the extent of how things should be prioritized and setting goals and objectives, etc. This motion would not come back to the Council for final approval. Haugen: Commented that the vote will approve this proposal and involve the Communications Advisory Committee to make the best plan they can. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. Dornbush opposed. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Designate Property as the Pike Lake Meadows PUD and a Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat to be Known as Pike Lake Meadows. Planning Coordinator Moore outlined the proposed plan and described characteristics of the site. Frank Blundetto of Manley Land Development was present to respond to questions. Comments: Dornbush: Likes the preservation of natural areas and expressed concern about the number of town houses going in. 7 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft Moore: Replied that this site is ideal for town houses to allow preservation of trees and residential density. Dornbush: Stated there are a lot of town houses sitting on the market. Moore: Replied that the developer provided a market study that supports the need and commented that these will be different than other town houses in the area. LeMair: Likes the development and the location of the town houses as well as what will be done with Pike Lake Trail and reducing costs to the City. Erickson: Asked what information was brought in on Friday. Moore: Replied that it responded to tree preservation and landscaping issues which have been complied with. Erickson: Asked how the town houses are of a different type. Blundetto: Responded the difference is in location and price point of $400,000 to $600,000. LeMair: Asked if they were upper-end quality. Blundetto: Affirmed. Erickson: Asked what kind of businesses were being sought for the office space. Blundetto: Replied it would be a business that can be conducted from a storefront as well as a warehouse. Erickson: Asked if there would be trucks for the anticipated businesses. Blundetto: Replied there would not and gave as an example a plumber or graphic artist who has some type of equipment, but not storage issues. Millar: Complimented Blundetto on the plan. Haugen: Concurred and commented that the price point makes it a life style choice by people who are estab- lished. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 106-08 AMENDING SECTION 1107.700 OF PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-182 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PIKE LAKE MEADOWS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED HEREIN. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. Consider Approval of Appointment of Two Council Members to a Sub-committee Pursuant to the Parks, Streets and Public Facility Naming Policy. City Manager Boyles described the proposal and noted that prior to the meeting he had asked Councilmem- bers if there was any interest on serving on such a committee. Dornbush and Erickson expressed interest. MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DORNBUSH AND ERICKSON TO A SUB-COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO THE PARKS, STREETS AND PUBLIC FACILITY NAMING POLICY. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. Consider Approval of a Report Directing the Staff to Request PAC Implementation of a Process and Timeline for the Installation of Field Lighting for Ryan Park. 8 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft City Manager Boyles reviewed that the City Council has approved revisions to the CIP and that funds are in place. Suggested a process to garner public input and that the Parks Advisory Committee should oversee the process with the target of lights installed by June 2007. Comments: Millar: Will support this recommendation and hold questions until the PAC submits its recommendations. Dornbush: Concurred. LeMair: Concurred and noted that neighborhood meetings are on the schedule which is appropriate. Erickson: Commented that ice rinks could be laid over the baseball fields and the City could put up hockey boards in the winter and still use it for baseball fields in the summer. Boyles: Agreed that should be addressed in the master planning process. Haugen: Likes the plan and the specified neighborhood meetings. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO APPROVE THE PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIELD LIGHTING FOR RYAN PARK AS PROPOSED AND DIRECT THE PAC TO OVERSEE ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES FOR MAXIMIZING USE OF FIELDS. Haugen: Questioned whether this direction duplicates action of the Council from the last meeting that di- rected staff to put together a master plan. Councilmembers LeMair and Dornbush withdrew the motion and second. MOTION BY LEMAIR, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO REQUEST PAC IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROCESS AND TIMELlNE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIELD LIGHTING FOR RYAN PARK. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. Consider Approval of Section 6 of the Public Works Design Manual Hydrology Appendix. Public Works Director Albrecht reviewed the history of the adoption of hydrology rules for the City and stated that staff hoped to achieve consistency between the requirements of the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Wa- tershed District and the Scott Water Management Organization for implementation in the City, but was not able to reach agreement from those agencies. Water Resources Engineer Bintner explained the differing standards and the areas to which they would apply. If the Council approves the proposed standards, the City can continue to be the permitting authority, otherwise permitting will default to the County. Comments: Millar: Stated that the options seem clear and asked if liability was being kept to a minimum. Pace: Replied that regulations of this nature need to be fair and the range of the buffer requirement doesn't seem to have a rational basis for when it is applied. If the City adopts the rules, a developer would look to us first for that rationale. Staff is trying to determine what benefit a wetland receives by a specific amount of buffer. Albrecht: Stated there is not a lot of evidence for the effectiveness of buffers. WMO is new to this regulation and may have to learn through the process that the size of the buffer has to have a rationale. Pace: Experienced that the City's willingness to work with developers has kept us from litigation in the past. Dornbush: Commented that there doesn't seem to be any other option. LeMair: No comment. 9 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 Draft Erickson: Recommended that a color version of the map be placed on the Website so people know which district applies to them. MOTION BY MilLAR, SECONDED BY DORNBUSH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-183 APPROVING SECTION 6 OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN MANUAL HYDROLOGY APPENDIX. VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Dornbush, Erickson, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried. OTHER Community Events LeMair: Reported on the 20-year class reunion of Prior Lake High School. Dornbush: Complimented Chamber on a sold-out Ladies Night event. Millar: Reminded everyone of the upcoming Fall Gathering. Haugen: Octoberfest Saturday starting at 2 p.m. at VFW. Millar: Noted it is the 60-year anniversary of the VFW. Erickson: congratulated the Twins and wished them best of luck in the next few days. ADJOURNMENT With no further comments from Council members, a motion to adjourn was made by Dornbush and seconded by LeMair. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Frank Boyles, City Manager Charlotte Green, Administrative Assistant 10