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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda & Minutes 'I HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 ct8J$.iv'" 2Q91 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA REPORT Monday, November 5 , 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 Parks Advisory Committee Appointments. On Friday, October 19 and Monday, October 22, Mayor Andren, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, and City Manager Unmacht conducted interviews for two Parks Advisory Committee vacancies. These vacancies were the result of two original appointees' resignation from the Committee, Michael Crowe and David Foster. The Committee interviewed five individuals, Marty Gores, Daniel Wehrs, Ed Fisher, Craig Gontarek and Ron Ceminsky. All individuals would be excellent additions to the Committee, however, the Interview Committee believes that based on the current makeup of the members and the ideas put forth by the applicants, that both Ron Ceminsky and Daniel Wehrs would be the most appropriate additions to the Committee. The Interview Committee recommends that Ron Ceminsky and Daniel Wehrs be appointed to the Parks Advisory Committee to a full three year term. with the addition of Ceminsky and Wehrs this would bring the Committee to its full capacity of eleven members. A motion as part of the consent agenda would be in order. c) Consider Approval of Bob Robbs Registered Land Survey (RLS) - see attached staff report. d) Consider Approval of Change Order No.1, Project 88-21 - see attached staff report. 4629 Dakota S1. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 WJ.5()v1/' 20JI MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL October 15, 1990 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmernbers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, City Planner Graser, Assistant City Planner Garross, 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 October 1, 1990 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 1, 1990 COUNCIL MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. 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) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) Invoices To Be Paid Animal Warden Report Building Permit Report Fire and Rescue Report Third Quarter Budget Report Treasurer's Report Architectural Controls Ordinances Consider Approval of Consider Approval of Consider Approval of Consider Approval of Consider Approval of Consider Approval of Consider Approval of 90-10 and 90-11 Consider Approval of Resolution 90-54 Supporting Newl~ Formed Prior Lake American Legion Cons1der Approval of Waiver of Assessment Balance Lots 1-3 Outlot A, Maple Park Shore Acres The on MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (i). (City Manager Unmacht clarified Ordinance 90-10.) Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council October 15, 1990 The next order of business was: Consider Variance Appeal For John Turner. Councilmember Scott excused herself from the discussion due to potential conflict of interest. Attorney Edward Christian addressed the Council and provided information on behalf of John Turner, Jr. who was out of town and who is the father of the applicant, John Turner III. Discussion followed. The applicant, John Turner III also briefly discussed his position re9arding the request. A short discussion followed regarding gU1delines provided by the City Code. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY THE 2.5 FOOT REAR YARD VARIANCE DUE TO LACK OF DEMONSTRATED HARDSHIP. Discussion followed regarding possible action by the Legislature regarding the interpretation of the word hardship as stated in municipal ordinances. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, nay by White, Scott abstained, motion carried. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider Variance Appeal For Paragon Homes. Owner of Paragon Homes, Greg Schweich, addressed the Council regarding his appeal of the Planning commission's denial of his request for a 3.35 foot north side yard, 5 foot front yard, 32 foot lakeshore and 120 square foot minimum lot area variance for Lot 50, Northwood. The following residents then expressed concern regarding the size of the home, the variances being applied for, and possible problems with drainage on Lot 50. Harry Moudsley 3189 Linden Circle NW Dean Sutleff 3162 Linden Circle Judith James 3147 Linden Circle NW June Lemke 3201 Linden Circle NW Extensive discussion occurred re9arding the requested variances denied by the Planning Commiss1on and the issue of combining or separating lots for building purposes. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Further discussion occurred lot coverage, aesthetics development on lot 50. regarding drainage, percentage of and sitelines of. the proposed 2 Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council October 15, 1990 Council concurred that the applicant should draw up another building plan, address the drainage issue, meet with the nei~hbors and then bring the plan to the Planning Department for reV1ew who would in turn present it to the City Manager for placement on the Council Agenda. Topics discussed under Other Business are as follows: City Manager Unmacht handed out copies of proposed agendas for both the Parks Comprehensive Plan Workshop on Saturday, October 27, and the Business/Office Park Workshop on Monday, October 29 for discussion or comment. A discussion occurred regarding Watershed Board positions which are scheduled to be filled March 1, 1991. Persons who have already expressed interest are: George Koblas, Larry Greenfield, and Jerry Meysembourg. Staff also brieflr discussed several miscellaneous items, i.e., letter to B1ll Simpkins, LMC survey, Fish Point Road opening, and sample ballot. Mayor Andren reported on the results of her meeting with the downtown property owners with regard to the proposed downtown feasibility study. Council discussed rental property and whether should explore methods of insurin9 that rental the city is maintained accord1ng to code. instructed to look into drafting an ordinance on or not they property in Staff was this issue. The next Council meeting will be Monday, November 5, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting p.m. by general consent of the Council. adjourned at &ly:~ M Man~~ ~{ L Dee 1rc Recording Secretary 3