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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda & Minutes HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 ~JS(').AI 2Q91 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA REPORT Monday, May 7, 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 Weed Ordinance 90-03 - On April 16,1990, the City Council reviewed the first draft of the revised Weed Ordinance 90-03. Council directed staff to make an amendment to section 8-3-3 with respect to removal of the fixed dollar amount within the Ordinance and change that to "sums as determined by the City Council". This action provides for greater flexibility to amend the inspection fee on an annual basis, otherwise, the Ordinance would have to be amended for Council to change the fee. A copy of revised Ordinance 90-03 is attached. c) staff would make a recommendation as part of the consent agenda to approve Ordinance 90-03 as well as establish a $25.00 Inspection Fee for 1990. Motion as part of the consent agenda to adopt Ordinance 90-03 and establish a $25.00 Inspection Fee is in order. Consider Approval of Dog/Cat Ordinance 90-02 - On Monday, April 16, 1990 the City Council adopted revised Dog/Cat Ordinance 90-02. At the meeting City Manager Unmacht remarked that Animal Poundmaster, Bob McAllister, had reviewed the Ordinance, but had not provided any comments or additions to the draft. On Tuesday, April 17, Unmacht talked with McAllister and discovered that McAllister did have additional comments on the Ordinance. 4629 Dakota S1. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 The Ordinance has been amended to reflect the information provided by McAllister in sections 10-2-1, 10-2-2 and 10-2-3. In addition, chan~es in Sections 10-2-1 and 10-2-3 are conslstent with comments made by the Council on this subject. No other additional changes were made except as highlighted in 10-2-1, 10-2-2, 10-2-3 and 10-2-9 (consistent with existing code) and 10-2-12A (only one is needed, most people don't save the receipt). staff recommends as part of the consent agenda that this Ordinance be adopted in its final form. Motion as part of the consent agenda to adopt Ordinance 90-02 is in order. The fee issue for these licenses will be considered at a later date. d) Consider Approval of City Manager's Executive Summary Report - see attached staff report. e) Consider Approval of Sexual Harassment Policy - see attached staff report. f) Consider Approval of R.C.M. Contract attached staff report. Consider Approval of Request for 3.2 Beer License From the B & D/Miller Lite Couples Softball Team for June 2 and 3, 1990 - the B & D/Miller Lite Couples Softball Team has requested a 3.2 Beer License for the weekend of June 2 and 3, 1990 for their softball tournament which will be held at the Pond's Athletic Fields. See attached letter. Motion as part of the consent agenda is in order. see g) Consider Approval of T.K.D.A Contract attached staff report. 4. Presentation of the Third Annual "Emploree Of The Year" Awards - One of the Prior Lake Clty Council goals which were identified at the annual retreat was the continuation of the Employee Of The Year award. City council has endorsed this concept and has encouraged City Manager Unmacht to continue with the em~loyee recognition program on an annual basis. As 1n the past, nominations for the award were provided to the City Manager by the various Department Heads. Department Heads were eligible to nominate any employee and not just someone from their respective department. h) see City Manager, David Unmacht, will present the third annual "Employee Of The Year" awards at the meetin~. Two employees have been selected for the award In 1989 and the winners are: Bruce Loney, 2 Assistant City Engineer, and Gary Staber, Building Official. Both individuals were responsible for the management of a major project in 1989. Bruce Loney was the coordinator of the downtown overlay ~rogram and Gary Staber was responsible for the 1nspections and buildin~ review activities with the Middle School construct1on ~roject. Loney has been employed with the city S1nce Au~ust, 1985 and Staber has been employed with the C1ty since May, 1984. City Manager Unmacht will present the awards and deliver appropriate comments at the meeting. 5. Consider Variance and Administrative Plat Application for Grant Leonard - see attached staff report. 6. Consider Approval of Zoning Code Amendments - see attached staff report. 7. Receive Update on Centennial Committee Activities - Assistant City Manager Schmudlach will give an oral report on the Centennial Committee's activities and fundraising projects. 8. Other Business a) Legislative Wrap Up Session May 23, 1990 - The Minnesota Legislature adjourned (after eleven weeks of work) on Wednesday, April 25, 1990. On May 23, 1990 the Lea~ue of Minnesota cities has scheduled a le~1slative wrap up session to highlight the maJor laws that will im~act the cities. Cit~ Manager Unmacht will br1efly report general 1nformation about the session to the Council and will seek interested participants to attend the legislative wrap up session. b) A.M.M. Annual Meeting May 16, 1990 the A.M.M. is holding their annual meeting on May 16 in Arden Hills from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Interested individuals should contact City Manager Unmacht no later than May 11, 1990. *All times stated on the Council Agenda, with the exception of Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes earlier or later. 3 HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 18J.5fJ% 2((91 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL April 16, 1990 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, April 16, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, City Engineer Anderson, City Planner Graser, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director Schmudlach, and City Attorney Kessel. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance and welcomed the audience. The minutes of the April 2, 1990 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE 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) j) Consider Approval of Invoices To be Paid Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report Consider Approval of Budget Report Consider Approval of Building Permit Report Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Consider Ap~roval of st. Michael's Temporary Beer License - Apr1lfest Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report Consider Approval of Resolution 90-20 - "Respect For Law Week" Consider Approval of Ordinance 90-01 Duties of Planning Commission Consider Approval of Prior Lake Jays Baseball Association Request for 3.2 Beer License For The Season MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (j). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. WHITE, TO APPROVE THE 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake city council April 16, 1990 The next order of business was: consider Volunteer A~preciation Day. Assistant city Manager Schmudlach ~resented deta~ls of the plans to honor volunteers. A brief d1scussion occurred on the schedule, and the method of selecting a "Volunteer Of The Year" and who should be appointed to the selection committee. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION ACTION PLAN AS PREPARED AND APPOINTED MAYOR ANDREN, COUNCILMEMBER SCOTT AND CITY MANAGER UNMACHT TO THE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO SELECT A VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: consider Second Draft of Dog/Cat Ordinance 90-02. Cit~ Manager Unmacht commented briefly on the underlined changes 1n the Ordinance, Section 10-2-4, 10-2-7 and 10-2-12B. A letter from Polly Bieber , 14916 pixie Point Circle, was entered into the record regarding a bark eliminator collar. Unmacht also discussed the recommendation to amend the fee schedule for boarding of animals from $3.50 a day to $7.50 a day. A short discussion occurred regarding the sug~ested amendments. police Chief powell answered questions regard1ng the amendments. The following residents addressed the council regarding suggested changes in the Ordinance: Colette Welch, 16090 st. Paul Avenue and Jim Weninqer, 2591 spring Lake Road. Additional discussion occurred regard1ng dogs running at large and also a discount on license fees for spayed and neutered animals. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT THE REVISED ORDINANCE AND AMEND THE FEE SCHEDULE FROM $3.50 PER DAY TO $7.50 PER DAY FOR BOARD AND CARE OF ANIMALS, AND DIRECT CITY STAFF TO REVIEW A DOG/CAT LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO THE MAYOR'S PROPOSAL, AND REPORT BACK TO CITY COUNCIL. Discussion on unlicensed dogs and having a licensed dog occurred. issue as part of the motion.) upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. an additional fine for not (Staff will investigate this Scott The next order of business was: Consider Amendment to Assessment Policy. Public Works Director Anderson briefly reviewed details of the changes in the Assessment POlicy dealing with exemptions to the collection of storm water fees for certain parcels. council discussion occurred. proposed language to be adopted and incorporated into Section III, Subd. H, storm Water Drainage Im~rovements of the Prior Lake Assessment Policy would be as fo lows: "properties will be considered exempt and not subject to a storm water charge if all the following conditions occur": 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 16, 1990 1. Ade~ate on-site and off-site storm sewer facilities are ava11ab1e to serve the property with respect to runoff capacity. 2. There are no associated street improvements required within the subdivision application or building permit review process. 3. The entire area proposed to be developed has been previously assessed. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADOPT THE ASSESSMENT POLICY AMENDMENT AS SUBMITTED. 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 8:14 p.m. The next order of business was: Conduct Public Hearing on Improvement Project 90-13, North Shore Oaks Sewer and Water Project, and Consider Resolution 90-22, Ordering Im~rovements and Preparation of Plans. Mayor Andren called the publ1c hearing to order at 8:15 p.m. and read the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on March 26 and April 2, 1990. City Manager Unmacht opened the discussion with a few brief comments. Public Works Director Anderson and Assistant City Engineer Loney presented an overview and highlights of the details on the North Shore project which consists of Ash Circle, Ferndale Avenue and Hampton street including the total cost of the project $442,600, estimated assessment rate per front foot and related sewer connection charges. City Mana~er Unmacht added that this project is a petition initiated proJect which means that a three-fifths vote is required of the Council for passage. If it had been a Council initiated project then a four-fifths vote would be required. The following residents spoke against the issue: Aqainst Jim scoggin (A representative for property owner immediately to the west of Ferndale Avenue) Bob Scheeler Linda Scheeler 14254 Ash Circle Jim Bates, Attorney for Charles Reuter, 14204 Ash Circle (Letter from Charles Reuter was entered into the record.) For 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 16, 1990 Against For Tim Conners 14113 Ash Circle Joe Zieska 5316 Hampton NE Brad Haycraft 14156 Ash Circle NE Lynn speiker 14226 Ash Circle NE (Concerned about high cost of Project and revamping of Assessment Policy so its affordable) Robert Kamorouski 14184 Ash Circle Kathryn Havlik 5356 Hampton Ave Robin Farrell 14128 Ash Circle Julie Hastings 14114 Ash Circle Tony Hanson 14142 Ash Circle Keith Plath 14212 Ash Circl Letters from Charles Reuter, Robert and Sharon Kamorouski and Robert and Linda Scheeler, and Bonnie and Keith Plath, were entered into the record as being against the proposal. A letter from Brenda and Guy Lammers on the issue of costly assessments for the "project" was entered into the record. A five minute recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M. The following residents spoke: For Sara Krohn 14179 Ash Circle Tony Hanson 14142 Ash Circle (Concerned about timing) Sandy Haycraft 14156 Ash Circle NE Keith Dickie 5336 Hampton Mike Wartman 5313 140 street (Spoke in general terms, neither for or against the issue) 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake City council April 16, 1990 Discussion occurred regarding the health and safety of residents when se~tic srstems fail. Further discussion occurred on the possibil1ty of 1nstituting a two year time frame for hook up to the sewer system, as opposed to the existing one year limitation. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 90-02 ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS ON NORTH SHORE OAKS PROJECT 90-13. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Council directed staff to research the feasibility of allowing a two year time frame for hookup to the system as opposed to the current one year hookup requirement. Details to be researched by staff and brought back for further Council review. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, 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 9:50 p.m. Public Works Director Anderson commented on project engineering services. A brief discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH RCM ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTINGENT UPON STAFF'S REVIEW. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Director of Public Works Anderson introduced RCM Representative, Pete Carlson. The next order of business was: Consider Variance and Administrative Plat Application for Barbara Von Drashek. Councilmember Fitzgerald abstained from taking part in the discussion on this issue. City Planner Graser presented details and overheads of the lots A and B, and discussed egress and ingress to the lots, utility access and park dedication requirement. Discussion occurred on the utility access, street, and other aspects of the land division. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE , TO APPROVE LOT SPLIT AND VARIANCE SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF THE $422.00 PARK DEDICATION FEE AND THAT PROPERTY OWNER GRANT THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY TWENTY FEET OF TRACT A. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald abstained from voting. 5 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 16, 1990 The next order of business was: Consider First Draft of Revised Weed Ordinance 90-03. city Manager Unmacht briefly outlined the purpose of the proposed changes in the amendment. city Planner Graser discussed the need for effective and efficient enforcement of the weed ordinance which the proposed changes will now provide. council concurred that City Manager and staff should prepare the ordinance for consent agenda approval on May 7, 1990. The next order of business was: Presentation of Parks Comprehensive Plan. Parks and Recreation Director Mangan presented highlights of the first draft of the Parks and Recreation Department's Mission statement along with the Goals and Objectives of the Park Comprehensive Plan. Mangan summarized each section of the Com~ Plan and urged Council to review the draft for further cons1deration. D1scussion occurred on holding a workshop meeting with Council and Staff to go over the Parks Comprehensive Plan in detail. Staff was directed to select a future workshop date. No further action occurred. Under Other Business the following topics were discussed: Councilmembers were invited to a New Employee open house on May 2, 1990 to meet the newly hired employees. citf Manager Unmacht gave a brief report on the Future Vis10ns Consortium. A short discussion occurred on a request from John Cook regarding the Soccer Club. A brief report was made regarding the installation of the new sirens. Ma~or Andren requested that staff compile re1mbursements made for Councilmembers meeting attendance. Councilmember Larson introduced the subject of leaf disposal and yard disposal which was discussed briefly. a policy on mileage and The next Council meeting will be Monday, May 7, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the mee . p.m. by general consent of the Council. adjourned at 10:45 Dee Birch Recording Secretary 6