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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA REPORT
Monday, October l, 1990
CALL TO ORDER 7:30 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes of The Previous Meeting - see attached.
3. Consent Agenda:
a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
see attached.
b) Consider Approval of Senior Housing Policy
see attached staff report.
c) Consider Approval of Planning Commission
Appointments. On Tuesday, September ll, 1990,
Councilmember Carol Scott and City Manager
Dave Unmacht interviewed two candidates for
the Planning Commission: Daniel Wehrs and
David Wuellner. Two other candidates, Mary
Ellen Wells and Tom Kedrowski, both
incumbents, were not re-interviewed.
The Interview Committee was impressed with
both Wuellner and Wehrs. Both parties can
contribute greatly to the community, however,
based on past experience and the importance of
continuity at this I(oint in the Planning
Commission, the Intervlew Committee recommends
that both Mary Ellen Wells and Tom Kedrowski
be re-appointed for a two year term beginning
July l, 1990 and ending June 30, 1992.
The Interview Committee has contacted Wehrs
and suggested that he participate in the Parks
Advisory Committee. In addition, Wuellner's
application will be kept on an active status
in the event a vacancr occurs between terms,
or a Planning Commlssion position becomes
available at the end of a term. Questions
posed with regards to the recommendations
should be addressed to Carol Scott between now
and the City Council meeting on October 1,
1990.
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d) Consider Amendment To The Economic
Development Committee Bylaws and Appoint New
Members To The Economic Development Committee
- see attached staff report.
e) Consider apl(roval of Minutes of Special
Council Meetlng on september 25, 1990 see
attached staff support.
4. Consider Approval of Homecoming Proclamation - The
purpose of this Proclamation is to demonstrate City
support for the Homecoming Week - 1990 which will
occur the week of October 1 through 6. Mayor
Andren will formally present the proclamation (copy
attached) at the official homecoming ceremony. The
Mayor should read this Proclamation into the
record, no further Council action is required.
5.
Consider Approval of Purchase Agreement with
and Carolyn Egan for Sale of City Property
attached staff report.
Receive Petitions for Downtown Improvements
Adopt Resolution 90-41 Declaring Adequacy
Petition and Ordering Preparation of Report
attached staff report.
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Consider First Draft of
Adopting Architectural
staff report.
8. Consider Approval of Plans & Cooperative Agreements
for CSAH 21 From Quincy Street to County Road 82
and Adopt Resolution 90-52 No Parking see
attached staff report.
7.
Ordinance 90-10 and 90-11
Controls see attached
9. Other Business
a)
Citr Manager Unmacht will distribute a
entlt1ed "Economic Impacts of
Development in Shakopee" received from
Schmitz.
report
Highway
Senator
*All 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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 17, 1990
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular
session on Monday, September l7, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Counci1members
Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Pubic
Works Director Anderson, Assistant Citr Manager/Economic
Development Director Schmudlach, Finance Dlrector Teschner and
City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch.
Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
rise for the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the September 4, 1990
reviewed by Council.
Mayor Andren noted on Page l, Paragraph 7, there was no recorded
action taken on the Consent Agenda. The action should have been
recorded as follows:
Council meeting were
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (d).
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
AS AMENDED.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as
follows:
a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
b) Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report
c) Consider Approval of Building Permit Report
d) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report
e) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (e).
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Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was: Introduction of Beverly Miller,
Executive Director of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority.
Councilmember White introduced Ms. Miller who gave a short
summary of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority's pro~ress to
date and included a drawing depicting the new logo on vehlcles to
be be used by the MVTA. The busses are anticipated to be on line
by January 1, 1991. Ms. Miller also briefly reviewed her
employment history and experience in the field of transit
management.
council thanked Ms. Miller for coming to the meeting and
expressed best wishes in her new position.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
The next order of business was: consider Outdoor Concert Permit
Appeal of Glenn Lubbers. Owners of the Hollywood Inn and T. J.
Hooligan's were present at the meeting. City Manager Unmacht
stated that Mr. Lubbers was not in attendance, and introduced
Police Chief Powell who discussed the State Statutes and City
Ordinances that prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol on a
public highway. Powell explained that after meeting with
applicants who have applied for a concert permit, that they have
agreed to relocate the concert site, therefore, the street will
not have to be closed for the event. Discussion followed
regarding outdoor concerts and whether a business sponsoring an
outdoor concert really benefitted from the event. Council
directed staff to meet with local businesses who had held
successful outdoor concerts and draw up guidelines to be used
when the City is asked to consider granting an outdoor concert
permit in the future, and to have these guidelines in place
before next spring.
The next order of business was: Conduct Assessment Hearing and
Approve Resolution 90-50 for Toronto & Tower Street Improvements
(Project 90-12). Mayor Andren called the public hearing to
order at 8:00 p.m. and read the public notice as it appeared in
the Prior Lake American on August 27 and September 3, 1990.
Finance Director Teschner presented an overhead of the project
cost for paving, sidewalk, lighting, utility cost and other
details relating to the assessment. Bob Brown, Tower Apartments,
requested information on his eli9ibility for meeting the deferred
assessment qualifications on thlS project. City Manager Unmacht
clarified the issue by stating that eligibility is limited to
homestead residences affected by a project and apologized for any
misleading information which Mr. Brown might have received from
his meeting. No further discussion occurred.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 90-50 ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS SUBMITTED FOR
TORONTO AND TOWER STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
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MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADJOURN THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was supposed to be a Public Hearing at
8:30, however, as it would be several minutes before 8:30 Council
decided to discuss items under Other Business, and those topics
were:
Assistant City Manager Schmud1ach gave an update on the
Downtown Improvement Project and stated that to date the City
has received 40% of the signatures on a petition from
downtown I(roperty owners to proceed with a feasibility study
on the Maln Avenue project. Schmudlach stated that the
petitions will be presented to the Council in October.
Ms. Schmudlach also reported on the status of downtown
property (Nelson Woodcraft building) recently purchased by
MNtex owners, John and Carol Egan. The Egans met with staff
to discuss purchasing the vacant lot adjacent to their
building on Main Avenue. Discussion followed regarding
planned uses for the lot by the city, tax implications, etc.
Council directed staff to pursue the sale of the lot to the
Egans.
City Manager Unmacht discussed dates for a Parks
Comprehenslve Plan Workshop. Council concurred that the date
should be on Saturday, October 27 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. Details to follow.
Director of Public Works Anderson stated that the siren
location on Manitou Road had been determined and, based upon
this decision, there would be no further action required by
Council. Anderson stated that the Manitou Road residents
concurred with the proposed location.
Anderson also reported that notices had been sent to the
residents on Fish Point Road regarding the beginning of the
construction project.
The next order of business was: Conduct Assessment Hearing and
Approve Resolution 90-51 for North Shore Oaks 2nd and 3rd
Addition Improvements (Project 90-13). Mayor Andren called the
Public Hearing to order at 8:30 p.m. and read the public notice
as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on August 27 and
September 3, 1990. Finance Director Ralph Teschner presented an
overhead of the pro~ect consisting of project cost, method of
assessment, classlfication, rate, term, method of payment,
utility connection charge and other details related to the
project and displayed a sample assessment based on 100 foot lots.
Attorney, Norbert Traxler, presented a written objection to the
assessment signed by ten property owners. Traxler then
questioned the assessment rate and resulting benefit to the
property owners. Finance Director Teschner stated that the
proposed improvements had been initiated by a property owner's
petition in the North Shore Oaks neighborhood and not by the
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city. Resident, Robert Scheeler, 14254 Ash Circle N. E., handed
out a letter he had written to Council objecting to the proposed
assessment. Scheeler also verbally objected to the assessment
cost.
Also read into the record was a letter from C. V. Reuter, 14240
Ash Circle NE, who stated his objection to the proposed special
assessment on his property. An amended second page of
Resolution 90-51 clarifying the language was handed out to
Council. Discussion occurred regarding the estimated cost of
assessments and benefits of the project to the health and
welfare of the citizens as well as adding value to their
property.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE AMENDED
RESOLUTION 90-51 ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS SUBMITTED FOR
NORTH SHORE OAKS 2ND AND 3RD ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS.
city Manager Unmacht commented that, based on Minnesota Case Law,
the burden of proof as to whether the assessment was equal to or
greater than the value of the improvement to the property was on
the property owner.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADJOURN THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
Public Works Director Anderson stated that the sanitary sewer and
water lines in North Shore Oaks should be ready for connection in
three to four weeks. The audience was advised that they should
check with staff to ascertain whether their SAC charges had
already been collected.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Other Business was continued and the following topics were
discussed:
City Manager Unmacht announced that he had received a letter
from Shakopee Mayor, Gary Laurent, regarding a Chamber of
Commerce luncheon to be held at the Shakopee House on
September 26 and asked anrone who was interested in attending
to hand in their reservatlons to staff.
Assistant City Manager Schmudlach reported that a meeting of
the Economic Development Authority should be called to
discuss and sign a letter granting an extension in the
coml(letion date of the Enivid Realty corporation Development
proJect for the Supervalu store. This extension is due to
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the fact that "unavoidable delays" had occurred which
prohibited the project from meeting its initial completion
date. Council concurred with the extension and requested
staff to set up a meeting with members of the Economic
Development Authority for Tuesday, September 18, at 5:45 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting will be for the EDA to consider
the extension of the completion date from December 31, 1990
to September 30, 1991.
City Manager Unmacht stated that he had received a request
from both Scott and Carver County for Parks and Recreation
Director Mangan to submit an application to serve as a
representative for District G on the Metropolitan Parks and
Open Space Commission. Mangan briefly discussed the details
and handed out a copy of Resolution 90-53 for Council's
consideration to support his appointment to the Metropolitan
Council's Parks and Open Space Commission. A short
discussion followed.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE SUPPORTING THE
APPLICATION OF PRIOR LAKE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR BILL
MANGAN TO THE DISTRICT G SEAT ON THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next Council meeting will be Monday, October 1, 1990 at 7:30
p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting
9:30 p.m. by general consent of the Council.
adjourned at
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