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AGENDA REPORT
CENSUS '90
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 5, 1990
CALL TO ORDER 7:30 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes of The Previous Meeting
3. Consent Agenda:
a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid - see
attached.
b) Consider Approval of Computer System
Configuration, RFP and Bid Date Resolution
90-07 - see attached staff report.
c) Consider Waiving the Requirements of Prior
Lake City Code 6-10-1 by adopting Resolution
90-09. On December 18, 1989, the City of
Prior Lake approved the Purchase A9reement
with William McDonald for the acquisitlon of a
small piece of property along County Road 21.
See attached Purchase Agreement and page 2 as
marked. In order to expedite the closing on
this property, the City Council should adopt
Resolution #90-09, Resolution Waiving the
Requirements of Prior Lake City Code 6-10-1.
Enclosed please find a copy of this Resolution
drafted br city Attorney, Glenn Kessel,
together wlth a letter from Kessel supporting
the passage of the Resolution. Scott County
Recorder, Paul Wermerskirchen, has been
consulted by the City Attorney's office and,
after reviewing the documents, consents to the
transfer of the property in this manner.
Staff recommends that the city Council adopt
this Resolution as part of the Consent
Agenda.
d) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Summary
Report for 1989 - see attached report.
e) Consider Approval of Planning Commission
Bylaws. In Julr of 1989, the Prior Lake
Planning Commiss1on directed Staff to research
and draft By-Laws for consideration of the
Commission. The attached By-Laws are the
result of five meetings and discussion
sessions held by the Planning Commission to
develop a set of meetin9 procedures and rules
to 90vern the operatlon of the Planning
Comm1ssion.
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This item is presented to the city Council for
consideration and adoption. Please refer to
the attached "DRAFT FOUR" of the Prior Lake
Planning Commission By-Laws for details. The
Planning Commission approved the By-Laws at a
meeting held on January 18, 1990. The
recommendation from the Planning Commission is
that the City Council approve the attached
draft for final adoption. NOTE: City Manager
Unmacht has reviewed the proposed By-Laws and
does not believe they are contradictory to any
City Council procedural practices or policies.
Hence, the decision to place them on the
Consent Agenda. Furthermore, Council was
afforded the opportunity to comment on first
draft last summer. All comments received at
the time were considered by Planning
Commission for inclusion in the document.
Consider Approval of Resolution
Preparation of Feasibility
Improvement Project 90-12 - see
report.
g) Consider Approval of Refuse Hauling Permit
for Red Arrow Waste of st. Paul all
required submittals and fees have been
received. A motion to approve this item as
part of the Consent Agenda would be in order.
f)
90-06 Ordering
study for
attached staff
4. Review 1984- 1988 Financial Health Profile. This
item was tabled at the last Council meeting.
Please refer to your January 16 Agenda Report and
plan to bring the state Auditor Financial Health
Profile report which was also included in your
January 16 Agenda package.
5. Consider Adoption of Joint Powers Agreement
Providing for Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
see attached staff report.
6. Consider Amendment to Resolution 89-37 and 89-27
see attached staff report.
7. Consider Amendments to Assessment Policy see
attached staff report.
8. Adopt 1990 Census Promotion Program
90-08 - see attached staff report.
9. Other Business
Resolution
a) Conduct Closed Session on Negotiations. City
Manager Unmacht recommends that the City
Council conduct a closed session on the status
of negotiations between LELS and the City of
Prior Lake. Negotiations have reached a stage
where Council input and discussion should
occur.
*AIl times stated on the Council Agenda, with the exception of
Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes
CENSUS '90
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 16, 1990
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular
session on Tuesday, January 16, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers
Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant
City Engineer Loney, City Engineer Anderson, Planning Intern
Schmitz, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director
Schmudlach, and City Attorney Nelson.
Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
rise for the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the January 2, 1990 Prior Lake City Council
meeting were reviewed by Council.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE JANUARY
2, 1990 PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next
follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as
Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report
Consider Approval of Building Report
Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report
Consider Approval of Budget Report
Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report
Consider Approval of Revised Buildin9 Permit Report
Consider Approval of Church of st. Mlchael's Request for
a Temporary 3.2 Beer License.
Consider Approval of Bid Award for civil Defense Sirens
- Resolution 90-03
Consider Approval of Ordinance 89-13 - Amend Prior Lake
City Code 5-4-1 (P)
Councilmember Scott requested that Item (j) be removed for
discussion at the end of the meeting.
i)
j)
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (i).
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Minutes Of The Prior Lake City Council
January 2, 1990
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was Establish Date for Public Hearing
to Consider Redevelopment Project #2 Plan and Tax Increment
Financing Plan for District 2-1. City Manager Unmacht summarized
the result of the Economic Development Authority meeting held
just prior to this Council meeting. A short discussion
followed.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
90-04 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT PLAN.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was Consider Watershed Board
Appointment Recommendation. City Manager Unmacht discussed the
Watershed Board appointment and stated that Jim Laabs (Spring
Lake Township) who's term is expiring had expressed a desire to
remain on the Board. Unmacht then introduced City of Prior Lake
resident, Larr~ Greenfield, who had submitted a resume and
requested Counc11 to recommend him for the position. Discussion
occurred regarding the advantages of having a city resident to
represent the City and Prior Lake's interest on the Board.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO RECOMMEND LARRY
GREENFIELD TO THE SCOTT COUNTY BOARD TO FILL THE WATERSHED
DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY TO OCCUR IN MARCH, 1990.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was Consider Petition From Ash Circle
Residents for Feasibility Study - Resolution 90-01. Assistant
City Engineer Loney presented the petition from the residents, an
overhead of the area, and discussed proposed plans for the Study.
A brief discussion followed regarding the area in which the Study
would encompass, and proposed assessment plans for the park
area.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
90-01 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
REPORT.
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 8:03 p.m.
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Minutes Of The Prior Lake City Council
January 2, 1990
The next order of business was Consider Action on Crystal Bay
Dredgin~ Proposal. The first issue to be discussed was part (a)
Resolut1on 90-02 - EAW. City Manager Unmacht summarized the EAW
process. Dave Vinlove, representative for the Crystal Bay
Association, addressed Council and introduced Tim Clapp from B &
C Excavating and Pat Lynch, Hydrologist for the DNR, who were
present to answer questions. Vinlove discussed the EAW, the
permit application, specifics of the project and results of soil
boring tests in the channel. Discussion occurred on the number
and location of the soil borings and what could be done to
prevent disturbing the lake bed seal. The following residents
addressed Council regarding the following concerns: Risk of
dredging, who pays for the EAW, cost of EIS, seepage, soil
borings, lake level, width and depth of the channel, closing of
the channel should there be a leak, number of trips the haulers
would have to make and location of the soil deposits.
Tom Snouffer
15142 Fish Point Road
Al Winterberger
15956 Sun Fish Trail
Lloyd Berggren
3853 NE. Beach Trail
Bill Linker
15170 Fish Point Road
Merlin Strand
15780 Skyline Avenue
Larry Crohn
15707 Island View Road
City Engineer Anderson commented on the seepage issue and the
necessity for soil borings. Extensive d1scussion occurred
regarding the possibility of erosion, and number of soil borings.
DNR Hydrologist, Pat Lynch, clarified points and conditions on
the permit and the monitoring of seepage, should it occur. Lynch
also stated that the DNR did not believe an EIS was required for
this proposal. Council expressed concern over whether there
would be a buffer zone between the water and shore to prevent
further erosion. Further discussion occurred.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
90-02 FINDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET A PRIVATE
ACTION AND DOES NOT REQUIRE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
A short recess was called.
The discussion reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
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Minutes Of The Prior Lake City Council
January 2, 1990
The next item on Crystal Bay was Issue (b) Excavating and Filling
Permit. City Manager Unmacht discussed the specifications of the
permit and the status to date. Vinlove stated that the
Association will cooperate in any way possible to avoid road
damage, and stated that the Association will clean the road
surface daily if necessary, and they will perform the additional
soil borings as specified in order to conform to the
contingencies required. Council concurred that the Association
should proceed with obtaining a Permit from the DNR and
Watershed Board before Council approval.
Council expressed a desire for the Association to obtain data on
the depth of the material over the lake bed seal in order to
prevent possible damage to the seal during excavation.
Discussion occurred regarding the use of an alternate route
instead of Fremont Avenue to avoid damage to the roadbed, turf
reestablishment on the disposal site, and the feasibility of an
emergency plan for staff to monitor the soil during excavation.
Council also discussed obtainin9 a letter from Tom Dalsin
exemptin9 the City from any liabil1ty for damage to his property
which m1ght occur from the trucks. An agreement from the
Association exempting the City from any damage claims should the
excavation not be completed was also requested by Council.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO TABLE THE ISSUE
AND WHEN THE WATERSHED BOARD PERMIT, THE DNR PERMIT AND
CONTINGENCIES ARE AVAILABLE, THE COUNCIL WILL CALL A SPECIAL
MEETING TO TAKE ACTION ON THE EXCAVATING AND FILLING PERMIT FOR
CRYSTAL BAY.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fit~gerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 10:35 p.m..
The next order of business was Staff Presentation on State
Auditor Financial Health Profile. Maror Andren requested that,
due to the lateness of the evening, th1S item be tabled until a
later date. Council concurred.
The topics under Other Business were discussed as follows:
City Manager Unmacht handed out a tentative agenda outline
for the Council's Winter Workshop to be held on February 2-4
at the Scanticon. A brief discussion occurred and Council
gave approval to finalize details.
Consent Agenda Item (j) Consider Approval of Ordinance
89-13 - Amend Prior Lake City Code 5-4-1 (P). Councilmember
Scott questioned whether there should be a reference to the
possibility of granting a longer period to move a building in
the winter if adverse weather conditions were a factor. City
Manager Unmacht stated that staff would compile this wording
into the Ordinance and send to the attorney's office for
completion.
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Minutes Of The Prior Lake City Council
January 2, 1990
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE
89-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE SECTION 5-4-1
AND PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE 3-6, SECTION 4.1 WITH AMENDMENT
REGARDING TIME EXTENSION WHEN NECESSARY DURING WINTER MONTHS.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Larson questioned the City of Savage's plan for
Highway 13. Staff will keep the Council informed as
appropriate.
Councilmember White recommended that Council conduct their
annual performance review of City Manager Unmacht. A brief
discussion followed on past performance review practices.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPOINT A
COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF COUNCILMEMBER LARSON AND MAYOR ANDREN
TO REVIEW THE CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE FOR 1989. (THE
COMMITTEE WILL OVERSEE THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORTS
SUBMITTED BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS.)
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next Council meeting will be Monday, February 5, 1990 at 7:30
p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00
p.m. by general consent of the Council.
Dee Birch
Recording Secretary
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