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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
October 4, 1993
1. CALL TO ORDER..............................7:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
b. Consider Approval of Third Quarter Budget Report
c. Consider Approval of Election Judge Appointments
d. Consider Approval of Midwest Cablevision Gross Revenue Audit
e. Consider Appointments to Planning Commission and Economic
Development Committee.
5. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Les Sonnabend Superintendent of Prior Lake Schools Regarding the
November, 1993 $1.5 Million Referendum.
B. David Kroos of Boarman, Kroos Architects Regarding Sketch Plans for
Main Fire Station.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Review AMM General Legislation Policies for 1994.
9. ANNOUNCEMENT~CORRESPONDENCE
10. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 20, 1993
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Andren called the meeting of the Common Council to
order on Monday, September 20, 1993 at 8:10 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers. Present were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, Acting City Manager/Public Works Director Anderson, Planning Director
Graser, Finance Director Teschner, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan,
Planning Intern Mitchell Ci~ Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch.
(Councilmember Kedrowski was absent.)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Andren led the Pledge of Allegiance and
welcomed everyone to the meeting.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING _
Council member Scott noted that the minutes had not been signed.
MOTION BY, FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY, WHITE, TO APPROVE THE
SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED SUBJECT TO SIGNING.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White, the motion
carried.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
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 & Rescue Report.
e. Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report.
f. Release of Easement for Lot 5, Block 2, Costello's Addition - 16044
Jordan Avenue.
g Consider Approval of Ordinance 93-18 Setting Forth Standards for 1-1 -
Special Industrial Districts.
h. Consider Approval of Waiver of Application Fee and Security Deposit For
Outdoor Concert.
i. Consider Approval of Final Contingency Allocation to Larkin, Hoffman for
Indian Affairs Services.
MOTION BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (i).
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White, the
motion carried.
Council agreed to open the public hearing and delay item 5 until the
conclusion of the hearing.
(Councilmember Kedrowski arrived at 8:17 p.m.)
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5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Consider Approval of Resolution 93-78 Approving Plans and
Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids and Resolution 93-79,
No Parking Restriction for Fish Point Road (Project 93-05) Within
Cardinal Ridge. Larry Anderson presented details of the project and
noted that the developer has agreed to assume some of the cost of the
roadway by grading the southern part of the roadway. Discussion
followed. Councilmember Scott noted that a portion of the write-up listing
how the project will be funded had a typo, the amount for Municipal State
Aid should be $393,000.00 (not $93,000 as indicated).
MOTION BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 93-78 AND 93-79 APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON
FISH POINT ROAD (PROJECT 93-05).
. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
B. Consider Approval of 1994-1998 Capital Improvement Program and
Supportive Revenue Fee Increases. - Acting City Manager Anderson
introduced the item and turned the meeting over to Finance Director
Teschner who presented overheads reviewing identified projects for 1994
and discussed funding sources for funding of the projects. Discussion
occurred regarding amortization of the CSAH 44 project over a ten year
period, the necessity for a facility to store sand and salt indoors as
mandated by the State Legislature, collector street fees, SAC & WAC
charges, water tower charge, park support and trail fees. Further
discussion occurred regarding County road priorities and other CIP items
such as the parking lot at Sand Point Park.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE
THE 1994-1998 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF CSAH 44.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO
APPROVE THE FEE INCREASES AS OUTLINED, AND DIRECT STAFF
TO INCORPORATE NEW AMOUNTS IN ORDINANCE FORM WHERE
APPROPRIATE AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS WITHIN THE
CITY'S ASSESSMENT PROJECTS.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
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MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO
ESTABLISH PRIORITIES FOR COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
C. Consider Approval of Resolution 93-76 Authorizing Feasibility Report for
Proposed 1994 Capital Improvement Program.
MOTION BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 93-76 ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
1994 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
6. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (This item was heard before items 5 A, B & C.)
Mayor Andren called the public hearing to order at 8:15 p.m. and read the public
notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on September 4 and 11, 1993
for the following:
A. Consider Approval of Resolution 93-80 Authorizing Tax Increment
Financing for Waterfront Passage Business/Office Park. Acting City
Manager Anderson introduced the item and turned the meeting over to
Roger Guenette who reviewed details of Tax Increment Financing District
2-1 for a project in the Waterfront Passage Business Park (A & H
Enterprises, LLC. doing business as Key-Land Homes) which the
Economic Development Authority had approved on September 7, 1993.
Guenette discussed the tax capacity, local government aid impact,
estimated net increment and safeguards regarding debt service
payments.
Guenette then reviewed the Development Agreement and clarified
several details in relation to the water management, soil correction costs,
the City's limit to exposure, responsible party in case of a shortfall, etc.
Discussion occurred regarding fiscal disparities and shortfall of increment
which is to be guaranteed by the developer should one occur. Gary
Horkey of A & H Enterprises, LLC. addressed the Council and gave a
brief background of the company. Mr. Guenette noted that the date of the
Resolution should be September 20 not 21 as indicated on the present
Resolution.
Mayor Andren opened the meeting for public input, there was none.
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Mr. Guenette noted that the original Developer's Agreement has been
replaced by an amended Developers Agreement.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 93-80 APPROVING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT NO. 2-1 AND THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
MonON BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO
APPROVE THE AMENDED DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald. Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Guenette thanked City Manager Frank Boyles, Assistant City
Manager Kay Kuhlmann and city staff for their help.
Mayor Andren thanked Economic Development Committee Chairman,
Bob Barsness and the Economic Development Committee for their work
on the project.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADJOURN
PUBLIC HEARING.
Upon a vote taken. ayes by Andren, Kedrowski. Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consider the Following Issues for The Wilds: - Planning Director Graser
presented details of the actions required by Council as follows:
1. Confirm City Council approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment
following September 9, 1993 Metropolitan Council Action. Planning
Director Graser discussed the land use plan and the suggested
action for Council.
MOTION BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 93-81 CONFIRMING THE CITY COUNCil'S
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE PLAN TO MODIFY THE YEAR 2000 URBAN SERVICE
AREA WITHIN THE CITY TO AllOW DEVELOPMENT OF THE
WILDS GOLF CLUB AND RESIDENTIAL PUD.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
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Graser then discussed the responses the City has received from the
publication of the Wilds EAW. Only the DNR response was received
by the deadline of September 15. Comments from the PCA and
Metropolitan Council were received on Monday, September 20.
None of the comments received from those agencies contained
substantive concerns which would require an EIS. Planner Graser
suggested that although the city is not obligated to respond to
comments received after the September 15 deadline, he
recommended that Council amend the prepared response (attached
to the negative declaration) to address all identified concerns.
Planner Graser distributed a hand written response which the Council
accepted and directed that the response be included in the negative
declaration. Planner Graser also discussed the DNR comments and
Prior Lake's response and stated that staff had addressed all the
comments and were of the opinion that an EIS was not necessary or
recommended.
MOTION BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION 93-82 ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT (EIS) FOR THE WILDS GOLF CLUB AND
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (THE PROJECT)
BASED UPON AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
WORKSHEET (EAW) PREPARED PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
RULES, CHAPTER 4410.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
2. Consider Approval of Consolidation of The Wilds PUD. Planning
Director Graser discussed amending the PUD ordinance allowing
multiuse PUD's which has been done, and stated that the Planning
Commission had earlier rescinded resolutions approving the PUD
and the developer has incorporated all 580 acres under one
umbrella. A short discussion occurred regarding the PUD.
MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO RESCIND
RESOLUTION 93-54 AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION 93-83
APPROVING THE SCHEMATIC AND PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN
FOR THE WILDS.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
Graser briefly reviewed Ordinance 93-25 amending Prior Lake City
Code Section 5-2-1 and Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance No. 83-6,
Section 2.1 .
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A MOTION BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY KEDROWSKI, TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 93-25 AMENDING PRIOR lAKE CITY
CODE, SECTION 5-2-1 AND PRIOR lAKE ZONING ORDINANCE
NO,. 83-6, SECTION 2.1.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at: 9:45 p.m.
B. Consider Approval of Variance Appeal by John Beaupre. Planning
Director Graser presented details of the request and reviewed the history of
the subject property, and discussed the fact that a side yard variance for
long narrow lots can be requested on grounds that a narrow lot constitutes
a hardship when a dwelling is already in existence on the lot. Staff
recommended that an additional 3 foot side yard variance be granted. The
applicant, John Beaupre, 5504 Candy Cove Trail, presented a petition
signed by the adjoining neighbors who were favor of the garage. Mayor
Andren entered the petition into the record. Mr. Beaupre discussed the
proposed construction and presented drawings of the site and the garage
as it would appear attached to the house.
A short discussion occurred regarding the setting of a precedence and
drawing distinctions regarding hardship. Council also discussed the criteria
for declaring a hardship and stated that the adjacent home to the west
should have a setback of at least twenty feet from the common property
line. Andrea Wiek, 15267 Fairbanks Trail, had a question as to whether the
twenty foot setback would affect their property and whether the construction
would affect their large maple tree located near the lot line. Discussion
occurred regarding damage to the tree. Mr. Beupre stated he had checked
with the Arboretum and the University of Minnesota as well as a couple of
his contractors. Mr. Beaupre stated that their general opinion was that
there would be no lasting damage to the tree, but they could not guarantee
it. Mr. Beaupre stated that he was as interested in preserving the tree as
the Weiks were. Discussion occurred on drainage of the lot.
MOTION BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE A
FIVE FOOT SIDE YARD VARIANCE FOR JOHN BEAUPRE, AND
ADOPTING THE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 1 THROUGH 4 BASED
ON THE FOllOWING FINDINGS OF FACT:
* LITERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE WOULD
CREATE A HARDSHIP.
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* THE 3 FOOT SIDE YARD VARIANCE TYPICAL TO A DUAL
VARIANCE LOT WOULD PRECLUDE A DOUBLE GARAGE THUS
CREATING AN UNNECESSARY IMPOSmON TO OWNER DUE TO
THE MINNESOTA CLIMATE.
* THE HOME IS AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH NO GARAGE.
* THE ADJACENT HOME IS IN EXCESS OF 20 FEET FROM
PROPERTY LINE.
* NO NEIGHBORHOOD OPPOSITION HAS BEEN FOUND.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Kedrowski, Fitzgerald, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Discussion of City Manager's Memo Regarding Re-evaluation of
Landscape Ordinance. Councilmember Kedrowski discussed his concern
regarding center island and costs associated with the maintenance of the
island plant material. Discussion occurred regarding irrigation of center
islands.
MOTION BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT THAT COUNCIL NOT
RECONSIDER THE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White, nays by Kedrowski
and Fitzgerald. The motion carried.
B. Consider Method for Conducting City Manager's Performance Evaluation. -
Mayor Andren requested that the Council discuss whether the City
Manager's performance evaluation should be conducted as in the past
using a subcommittee or to use Jim Brimeyer's format. Council concurred
that the preformance evaluation should be conducted through Jim
Brimeyer's format. A timeline will be distributed to complete the process.
9. ANNOUNCEMENT~CORRESPONDENCE
A. Mayor Andren stated that she had received three letters declining the City's
invitation to attend the ground breaking ceremony for Waterfront Passage
Business/Office Park. The letters were from the Governor's office, Stephen
Erickson of the Minnesota Economic Development Department and
Commissioner Dick Underferth. The letters will be placed in the appropriate
file.
Council member Scott requested that staff look into erecting a larger
stop sign at the intersection of Main Street and County Road 21.
Larry Anderson stated that he would contact Scott County concerning
the stop sign.
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The Council meeting was adjourned for an attorney/client closed session ,to
discuss upcoming litigation regarding Johanna Bang and Gary Thomas.
Recessed at 10:45 p.m.
The closed Attorney/Client session was called to order at 10:46 p.m. by Mayor
Andren, those present were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald,
Kedrowski, Scott and White, Acting City Manager Anderson, Planning Director
Graser, Planning Intern Gina Mitchell, City Attorney Kessel and Recording
Secretary Birch.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11 :55 p.m. by general
consent of the Council. ,,/ ,/ I
The next Council meeting will be Monday, October 4, 19i3 8f 7:3Q,p.m.
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