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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda & Minutes HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 CU!TJ$K 2Q91 ****************************************** 6:30 p.m. Liquor Committee Meeting ****************************************** REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA REPORT Monday, December 17, 1990 CALL TO ORDER 7:30 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Minutes of The Previous Meeting 3. Consent Agenda: a) Invoices To Be Paid - see attached. b) Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report see attached report. c) Consider Approval of Building Permit Report see attached staff report. d) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report see attached staff report. e) Consider Approval of Payment for Drug Task Force - On August 6, 1990 the City Council passed Resolution 90-42 which allowed the City of Prior Lake to participate in the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force. The city Council agreed that monies should be taken from the 1990 contingencr fund to finance the 1991 Drug Task Force commltment. Currently there is a balance of $67,223.00 in the fund. After paying Prior Lake's share of $8,000.00 to the Task Force, $59,223.00 would remain in the contingency fund. A motion as part of the consent agenda to pay for the Task Force with $8,000 transferred from the contingency fund is in order. f) Consider Approval of Tax Levy Resolution 90-56 - Attached is the final ad valorem tax levy Resolution certifying Prior Lake's property tax levy to Scott County. The amount is equivalent to the Preliminary certification and the tax dollars approved by the City Council within the 1991 Operating Budget. As indicated upon the Resolution, approximately 10% of the total levy is project debt related and the remainin~ 90% reserved for general budgetary expendltures. A motion as part of the consent agenda is in order to approve Resolution 90-56. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Consider Approval of 1991 cigarette Licenses - see attached staff report. h) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report - see attached staff report. g) Consider Approval of Council Meeting Date Changes - The purpose of this item is for the Council to approve the change in meeting dates for two meetings (January and February, 1991). The second meeting in January scheduled for Monday, January 21, 1991 falls on the date designated as Martin Luther King'S birthday observance. That meeting should be rescheduled for Tuesday, January 22, 1991. The second meeting in February falls on Monday, February 18, 1991 which is the Presidents Day holiday (Washington and Lincoln) observance. That meeting should be rescheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 1991. Motion as part of the consent agenda to approve the date changes for these two Council meetings in January and February is in order. Time and location of the meeting will not change. Consider Approval of utility Easement Release for Michael Mahaney see attached staff report. k) Consider Approval of the Disposal of City Property (4500 and 4472 Colorado street) - see attached staff report. i) j) 4. Consider Watershed Board Recommendations - Attached is a copy of the letter from Scott County Recording Secretary, Jane Hansen, together with copies of informatlon received on five individuals who are interested in serving on the Watershed Board: George Koblas, James weninger, Larry Greenfield, Gerald Meysembourg and Joe Adams. This is an excellent res~onse compared to the number of inquiries recelved in previous years. The City of Prior Lake has an opportunity to make recommendations (to the Scott County Board) on the positions for the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District Board. Currently one specific vacancy occurs, and it is anticipated that another vacancy will occur on March 3, 1991. The Prior Lake Citr council has an opportunity to make a recommendatlon to the Scott County Board on who they believe will best serve the interests of the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District. In past years, depending upon the number of people interested, the Council has either: 1) made a specific recommendation on an individual or individuals based on the number of vacancies, or, 2) made a recommendation to the Scott County Board to consider all the individuals who have expressed an interest in serving. This latter alternative in effect endorses all candidates but provides for the decision to be made solely by the Scott County Board. Unofficially, the position of Andrew Franklin is likely to be filled by a Prior Lake representative. The Council's ~osition with respect to this vacancy will be a maJor factor in determining who is selected by the Scott County Board. A decision as to whether the interim position (December 1990 March 1991) will be filled in December or January has not yet been decided. This decision will be made by Commissioner Mark Stromwall and Commissioner-elect Dick Underferth. Council discussion and action on recommendation(s) should occur at the meeting. 5. Consider Park and Plaza Brick Project (centennial Committee) - see attached staff report. 6. Consider Recommendations On Parks Survey From Park Advisory Committee - see attached staff report. 7. Consider Conditional Use Permit Application For Mcwillies - see attached staff report. 8. Consider Preliminary Summary and General Annexation Concept - New Century Construction - see attached staff report. 9. Consider Third Draft of Senior Housing Policy - see attached staff report. 10. Other Business a) Discuss City Council winter Workshop City Council has held an annual winter workshop/retreat for the past five years. It is appropriate at this time to begin brainstorming on subject matters, topics, facilitators, speakers and dates. Please give all of these consideration. A short discussion should occur on Monday, December 17 to provide direction to City staff to begin planning all the related details. Any questions, comments or ideas on the workshop can be directed to City Manager Unmacht prior to the meeting as well. Note: A workshop has been set for Saturday, January 19, 1991 with the Lake Review Committee....you may want to tie this session in with a full weekend retreat. *All times stated on the Council Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes earlier or later. HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 1eJ:5?)~/V 2Q!)f MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL December 3, 1990 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, December 3, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, City Planner Graser, 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 November 19, 1990 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 19, 1990 COUNCIL MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. (Councilmember Larson abstained due to the fact he was out of town on November 19.) 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 Building Permit Report c) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report d) Consider Approval For Final Payment On Project 89-11, Downtown Street Improvements e) Consider Approval of Water Tower Leases For Cellular One and USWEST City Manager Unmacht stated that on item (e) an amendment should be added to the Water Tower Lease contracts with the wording "Approved as to form" should be added to page 9 of the leases. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (e) AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council December 3, 1990 The next order of business was: Present Highway 13 Task Force Safety Poster Contest. Marge Gleason, Chairman of the Highway 13 Task Force briefly commented on the successful efforts by Task Force members in conjunction with City Council, City Staff and members of the public to lower the speed limit on Highway 13 as well as the construction improvements at the Fish Point Road intersection. Mayor Andren then handed out checks given by the Optimist Club and Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Prior Lake to winners of the Safety Poster Contest. Winners (from grades K2 thru 6) of the contest were: Kristie Engel, Amy Stier, Laura Speiker, Michael NOlting, Laura Loftus, Tanra Borchardt, Eric Palm, John Kay and Shauna Muelhauser. Councll expressed their thanks and appreciation to the Contest winners for their contribution to the safety of the citizens of Prior Lake. Marge Gleason thanked the Council for their support. The next order of business was: Presentation of Lake Review Committee Report. Tom Watkins, Chairman of the Lake Review Committee, introduced Lake Review Committee members who were present at the meeting and briefly discussed highlights of the Report which had been previously distributed. After commenting on the Report, Watkins stated that it is now up to the Council to decide what action they wish to take on the recommendations submitted in the Report. Watkins also suggested that Councilmembers might consider having a workshop to discuss methods of implementing recommendations as submitted by the Lake Review Committee. A brief discussion regarding dates for a workshop followed. Council concurred that a workshop should be scheduled for Saturday, January 19, 1991. Staff was directed to work out the details. City Manager Unmacht thanked the Lake Review Committee and Deb Garross for their dedication and hard work on this project. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Andren also expressed appreciation to Tom Watkins for chairing the Committee and to the other Lake Review Committee members for volunteerin~ their time and efforts to create a valuable tool for the communlty to use in preserving the quality of the lakes in and around the community. The public hearing continuation on the 1991 Budget was scheduled for 8:00 p.m., however, due to the fact it was not yet 8:00 p.m., Council decided to go on to Other Business. The topic under Other Business was Update on Watershed Board Vacancy. City Mana~er Unmacht reported that several ap~lications had been recelved from persons who are interested ln serving on the Watershed Board. Unmacht stated that the item would be placed on the Council Agenda on December l7 for Council to consider recommendations to the Scott County Board. A short recess was called. The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Andren called the public hearing to order and turned the meeting over to City Manager Unmacht for his remarks. City Manager Unmacht presented details of the research which Council had requested with regard to the revenue and expenditures ledgers relative to the cost of $35,000 for a second ~olice officer in the budget. Unmacht reviewed the four optlons which included 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council December 3, 1990 statements regarding expected revenue sources and the impact upon other services and departments. Unmacht then reviewed his memo which listed five alternatives for Council to consider. Mayor Andren thanked Unmacht for his presentation and asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the issue. Marge Gleason, Chairman of the Highway 13 Task Force, urged the Council to maintain their commitment which they had made to the state of Minnesota to monitor and enforce speed limits on Highway l3. Kevin Bergstrom, 16030 Eagle Creek Avenue, inquired into property taxes and levy limits. A letter from Thom Boncher, 5791 Shannon Trail, was distributed in su~port of a second police officer. Council then held an extenslve discussion on the alternatives presented by City Manager Unmacht as well as how to gather information and survers with regard to crime and how it can be handled in municipallties. Police Chief Powell answered several questions for Councilmembers related to police department activities. Additional discussion continued as to what staff could do to obtain necessary information regarding crimes, level of service, priorities of the police department and response time. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT THE 1991 BUDGET WITH ALTERNATIVE #1 AS OUTLINED IN CITY MANAGER UNMACHT'S DECEMBER 7, 1990 MEMO. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Police Chief Powell thanked City Manager Unmacht and the City Council for their time and concern for the Police Department. Mayor Andren requested that a letter from Thom Boncher, 5791 Shannon Trail, be entered into the record of the proceedings. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. The next order of business was: Third Consideration of Variance Appeal For Paragon Homes. Greg Schweich submitted a revised site plan reguiring one 25 foot lakeshore variance, a 5 foot front yard varlance and a 120 square foot lot size variance. The following neighborhood residents addressed the Council in opposition to the granting of any variances and their concerns about drainage, parking and elevation. 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council December 3, 1990 Barry James 3147 Linden Circle N.W. Harry Maudsler 3189 Linden Clrcle N.W. Marge Ells 3186 Linden Circle N.W. Discussion occurred regarding questions raised by the residents about elevation, drainage and parking. Short discussion occurred on the interpretation of the Shoreland Management Ordinance. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE 25 FOOT LAKESHORE VARIANCE, AND 5 FOOT FRONT YARD AND 120 FOOT LOT SIZE VARIANCE SUBJECT TO SUBMITTAL OF A DRAINAGE PLAN ACCEPTABLE TO STAFF. Further discussion occurred with regard to interpretation of the Shoreland Management Ordinance. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Scott and White, nays by Andren and Larson. The motion carried. Staff was directed to notify Mr. Maudsley when the plans were submitted by Paragon Homes to City Hall for a building permit. City Manager Unmacht handed out a draft of letter to be sent to Chris Johnson in reply to a petition from the residents of Fremont Avenue regarding speed controls in the area. Unmacht requested that Council review the letter and respond with comments by Wednesday, December 5. A Financial Health Profile from the State Auditor's office was handed out to Councilmembers. City Manager Unmacht introduced Mr. Warren EriCkson, 303l Spring Lake Road. Mr. Erickson was in attendance at the meeting to discuss his concern over a fire training session next to his property on December l, 1990. Mr. EriCkson also discussed a possible zoning code violation on property next to his home. Staff will direct the Code Enforcement Officer to look into the situation. The next Council meeting will be Monday, December l7, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. by general consent of the Council. Dee Birch Recording Secretary 4