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6:30 p.m. LIQUOR COMMITTEE MEETING
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA REPORT
Monday, June 3, 1991
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 Rescue Squad Bid
attached staff report.
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4. Consider Draft of Commercial and Industrial Tax
Increment Policy - see attached staff report.
5. Consider Approval of 1991/92 Liquor License
Applications - Attached is a copy of a memo from
Laurie Davis, License Clerk, to the City Council.
The information contains the license applied for,
amount of revenue received and specific payments of
the individual establishments. The Liquor
Committee has met once to review the status of the
applications. The Committee will meet again at
6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3 to make final
recommendations on the applications. At this time,
three major changes are present in the
applications: 1) C.E.O. Inc. (Richard Berry,
Apple Valley) is purchasing Prior Place and has
made application for a liquor license; 2) McWillies
has made application for an Off-Sale Intoxicating
license (staff is currently discussing the status
of that application with McWillies) and the
application may change at the time of the Council
meeting; and 3) the B & D Bar has not submitted a
complete renewal application at this time. staff
and Council have been in contact and discussion
with potential buyers at the B & D Bar.
4629 Dakota St S.L Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
The Li9Uor Committee will be submitting
info:r-mat1on, details and their recommendation at
the Council meeting.
8:00 p.m. 6. Consider Administrative
Application for Jim Dunn
report.
7. Other Business
Plat and Variance
see attached staff
a) Update on 1991 Legislative Session City
Manager Unmacht will provide a brief status
report on the 1991 Legislative session. Staff
will not have complete details on the results
of the new tax law at this time, however,
general information will be provided at the
meeting.
b)
c)
*AII times stated on the Council Agenda, with the exception of
Public Hearings, are approximate and may start a few minutes
earlier or later.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 20,1991
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular
session on Monday, May 20, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the city Council
Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald,
Larson, Scott, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager
Schmudlach, Assistant City Engineer Loney, Parks and Recreation
Director Mangan, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary
Birch. Councilmember White was absent due to being out of town.
Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
rise for the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the May 6, 1991 Council meeting were reviewed by
Council.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE
MAY 6, 1991 COUNCIL MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and Scott,
the motion carried.
The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as
follows:
Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid
Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report
Consider Approval of Building Permit Report
Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report
Consider Approval of Treasurers Report
Consider Approval of Resolution 91-23
Recognizing the Prior Lake Rotary Club
Consider Approval of Sale of City Vehicles
Consider Approval of Workshop Executive
Summary
Councilmember Fitzgerald suggested that in item (h) the second
word (approval) be changed to receipt. council concurred.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (h) AS AMENDED.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and Scott,
the motion carried.
The next order of business was: Consider Outdoor Concert
Application of Shake, Rattle and Roll Productions for McWillies
Restaurant. City Manager Unmacht briefly explained that there
would be two application requests to consider: the Outdoor
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 ! Ph. (612) 447-4230
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Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council
May 20, 1991
Concert permit and an extension of the time restriction for
Friday concerts from 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight. Unmacht then
introduced the Applicant, Joe Speakman. Speakman apologized to
the Council for problems which occurred at the concert last year.
Mr. Speakman also handed out a flyer he will be distributing to
persons interested in attending the event announcing there would
be J?arking at the Priordale Mall and a shuttle bus would be
runn1ng every five minutes. Speakman also discussed his request
for a time extension. Extensive discussion occurred regarding
proposed parking on Cates Street. Council concurred that they
would J?refer to see parking exclusively at the Priordale Mall.
Discuss10n also occurred re~arding an extension of time from
11:00 p.m. (as per the C1ty ordinance) to between midnight and
12:30 a.m. Council concurred that an exception could not be
made in this case as the Ordinance was quite clear.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE
OUTDOOR CONCERT APPLICATION SUBJECT TO 11:00 P.M. CLOSING, A
TEMPORARY "NO PARKING" RESTRICTION ON CATES AVENUE AND A
SIGNATURE FROM JAN BALLARD ON THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION
OF THE APPLICATION.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and
Scott, the motion carried.
The next order of business was: Consider APJ?roval of "Meet In
The Park" Pro<1ram. Parks and Recreation D1rector Mangan stated
that the "Meet 1n the Park" program would serve as a vehicle for
promoting the proposed "Adopt-A-Park" concept. Mangan proposed a
series of meetings be held at each nei<1hborhood park at which
information will be distributed on Cr1me Watch, Fire Department
activities, summer playgrounds, tot lot, Centennial activities
and to discuss environmental concerns and teamwork (MEET = Meet,
Educate, Environment and Teamwork). A short discussion
occurred. Council concurred that the "Meet in the Park" Program
should be implemented.
The next order of business was: Conduct Equalization Hearing:
Board of Review. Deputy County Assessor, LeRoy Arnoldi, was
present to conduct the hearing. Mayor Andren opened the hearing
and read the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake
American on May 6 and 13, 1991. Mayor Andren, requested that a
letter from Harold D. Bohlen 13380 Hickory Avenue, objecting to
a property value increase be entered into the record. None of
the residents who had expressed concern over the valuation of
their homes were present at the hearing. Mr. Arnoldi read the
following names of persons who had contacted his office with
regard to the valuation of their homes:
Marie Snell
Robert Yeates
Stephen Barlow
Allen Lentner
David Bergeron
Nicholas Bozinec
Margaret Dahlberg
Michael Atwood
Randall Cummings
Bradley Patchin
Sarah Schalla
City Manager Unmacht expressed appreciation to Mr. Arnoldi for
the professional and efficient manner in which the Assessor's
office conducts itself with regard to the determination of
property tax valuations.
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May 20, 1991
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO CLOSE THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson and Scott,
the motion carried.
Mayor Andren stated that she was vacating the chair for the next
order of business.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
The next order of business was: Consider Feasibility Study For
Carriage Hill Road Resolution 91-22. Acting Mayor Fitzgerald
called the meeting to order and stated that if the Feasibility
Study is accel?ted a public hearing will then be held at a later
date at which t1me testimony with regard to support or opposition
to the project would be dealt with. Technical questions as they
refer to Resolution 91-22 and the Feasibility study and the
information stated within the documents would be the criteria for
anyone wanting to address the issue. city Manager Unmacht
entered a letter into the record from Jim Scoggin dated May 17,
1991. Assistant City Engineer Loney presented details of the
comprehensive feasibility study and proposed alternatives.
Charles Bolger, representing property owners Fanny Griffith and
Genevieve Griffith Bolger, had a guest ion as to the amount of
acreage required for the roadway. D1scussion occurred regarding
plans and the City's assessment policy.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
91-22 ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY STUDY AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 91-11.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson and Scott, the
motion carried.
Acting Mayor Fitzgerald turned the gavel over to Mayor Andren.
The next order of business was: Other Business:
Mayor Andren reported on her meeting with the Mayor of
Shakopee Gary Laurent, Mayor of Savage Don Egan, Scott County
Commissioner Bill Koniarski, Metropolitan Council members,
Mary Anderson and Bonnie Featherstone and Leonard Prescott,
Tribal Chairman of the Mdewakanton Sioux Community regarding
the Bloomington Ferry Bridge/County Road 18 Interchange.
Extensive discussion occurred. Staff was directed to
prepare a Resolution of appreciation to the supporting
jurisdictions and entities.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD TO APPROVE IN
FORM RESOLUTION 91-24 RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, CITY
OF SAVAGE, SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY, SCOTT COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COALITION AND SCOTT COUNTY BOARD FOR THEIR
EFFORTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PRIOR LAKE ON THE BLOOMINGTON
FERRY BRIDGE/COUNTY ROAD 18 INTERCHANGE PROBLEM.
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May 20, 1991
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson and
scott, the motion carried.
Further discussion occurred regarding
Council's stand on this issue.
the
Metropolitan
City Manager Unmacht discussed the proposed gravel pit near
the Mdewakanton Sioux community. Unmacht stated that staff
will be forwarding EAW comments to the City of Shakopee.
Copies of the draft Shoreland Mana~ement Ordinance amendments
were handed out to Council for the1r review and comments.
Discussion occurred regarding the upcoming Planning
Commission expiration dates. Council concurred that the city
should continue with their new policy of advertising for
interested persons who seek to serve on the Commission.
Councilmember Scott opened discussion on the establishment of
a policy with regard to restrictive covenants established by
subdivisions. Staff was directed to research this issue.
Councilmember Fitzgerald briefed the Council on his
regarding ambulance billing collection practices, a
new liquor license application J?ending and the City
Day practices. General discuss10n occurred.
Mayor Andren commented on the proposed new Mdewakanton Sioux
facility and urged the city and business leaders to maximize
their opportunities with this addition and stated it will
have a positive impact on the city and business community.
position
possible
Clean-up
A short recess was called.
The meeting was called back to order at 9:45 p.m.
The next order of business was: Closed Session: Pending
Litigation of the North Shore Oaks Assessment Appeals. Those
present at the closed session were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers
Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, City Manager Unmacht, City Attorney
Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch.
The next Council meeting will be Monday, June 3, 1991 at 7:30
p.m.
There being no further business, the mee~ing adjourned at 10:45
p.m. by general consent of the COUnCil./ iavJJ. -r 0; /
DtV1d J. unm.a... c t
C ty Manager
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Recording Secretary
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