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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda & Minutes f I I ~/ HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 (l!XJc;o. t.~ 20J1 .', '\ ~ I:V.'\E~O *************************************************************** NOTE: REGULAR TIME FOR COUNCIL MEETING HAS CHANGED. SEE BELOW: **************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER 5:30 p.m. 4. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA REPORT Monday, September 16, 1991 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Minutes of The Previous Meeting 3. Consent Agenda: a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid - see attached. Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report see attached. Consider Approval of Building Permit Report see attached. Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report see attached. b) c) d) e) Consider Approval of Refuse Hauler's Permit for Admiral Waste Management, Inc. - Staff has received a request from Admiral Waste Management, Inc., 8925 13th Avenue East, Shakopee, requesting a license to do business in the City of Prior Lake. Admiral Waste Management was a license holder in previous years but did not re-ap~ly at renewal time in July. All applicatlons, insurance and necessary forms have now been completed and the fee of $100 has been received. Staff recommends approval of this request as part of the consent agenda. f) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report - see attached. Consider Approval of Fire Hall Referendum. A decision on the aggregate amount of the Fire Hall land acquisition to be included in the bond issue will be available by Thursdar afternoon or Friday morning. When this informatlon is available, staff will be able to recommend an amount to be incorporated within the Referendum Question. 4629 Dakota S1. S.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 In addition, attached is a brief analysis of the pros and cons of incorporating Equipment certificates within the Referendum Question. The final wording of the Question will be available at the meeting and will be contingent upon the council's decision whether too include equipment acquisition within the Referendum. Enclosed are two examples of the final wording...one with the equipment and one without the equipment. Chief Al Borchardt will be in attendance to address any questions the Council may have. A motion will be in order to direct staff to place the Fire Hall Referendum Question on the November general election ballot. 5. Approve 1992-1996 Capitol Improvement Program, Please bring your CIP to the meeting. Staff is prepared to address any questions that Council may have on the document. Staff is seeking approval of the CIP as amended at the Council meeting. 6. Staff Report on Metropolitan Council/County Road 18 Issue. Attached is a memorandum received on september 10, 1991 from Bob Mazanec, Metropolitan Council staff. This memorandum will be discussed for the first time with the Metropolitan Council staff late on Wednesday afternoon. In addition, the staff of Shakopee, Prior Lake and Scott County will be meeting on Monday, September 16 to discuss the results of this meeting. A report to the Council will be made by City Manager Unmacht at the Council meeting. Also, ~lease note that Bonnie Featherstone has been inv1ted to attend the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting on Wednesday, se~tember 18 at noon at the Hollywood Bar and Gr111. 6:30 p.m. ADJOURN FOR INFO/EXPO 8:30 p.m. RECONVENE MEETING 7. Second Consideration of Ordinance 91-10 - Fire Arms Regulations. Discussion of this Ordinance was tabled by the Cit~ Council for further review. Direction was prov1ded to the Sportsmans Club to present their position at the September 16 Council meeting. In addition, Council requested that the sportsmans Club and the residents of pike Lake meet to attempt to resolve their differences prior to the council meeting. Although there has been some dialogue between the two parties, nO consensUS has been reached. In addition, staff will report on our research relating to Pike Lake and Pike Lake Road at the meeting. Staff will pursue this prior to the September l6 meeting. 8. Consider Draft of 1992 Eurasian Milfoil Action Plan: Attached is a copy of a draft of the 1992 Eurasian Milfoil Action Plan. This draft was a product of several meetings between the Watershed District, Prior Lake Association, Tom Watkins and City Manager David Unmacht. The purpose of this draft is for Council discussion and to explore our involvement in the Eurasian Milfoil problem. The City's participation and long term implications need to be discussed. It is staff's intention that a community Milfoil Action Plan be ready later this year or by early 1992. Input and reaction from other related jurisdictions should be received by the Council at the meeting. A. Adopt Eurasian Milfoil Agreement with DNR. Enclosed is a copy of an Agreement proposed by the DNR relating to the treatment of Eurasian Milfoil in 1991. Staff recommends approval of this Agreement. The Agreement requires a one-third share of treatment costs for 1991 for the City, this amount totals: $422.09. 9. Other Business: a) b) *A1I 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 WJ.'SO. ". ~ 20JI MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL September 3, 1991 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Tuesday, September 3, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, Public Works Director Anderson, Planning Director 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 August, 19, 1991 Prior Lake City Council meeting were reviewed by Council. Councilmember Scott noted that on page 4, paragraph 6, the next meeting date was erroneously reported as being on September 16, it should have been September 3, MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The minutes of the Special Council meeting on August 14, 1991 were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson and Scott. the motion carried, White abstained due to the fact he had been out of town and did not attend this meeting. 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 Ordinance 91-07 Accessory Structures c) Consider Approval of One Day Temporary 3-2 Beer Permit for VFW d) Consider Approval of priorview Second Addition Final Plat 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 447-4230 I Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 3, 1991 MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (d). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Darcy Running. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach introduced Darcy Running and reviewed Mr. Running's contributions to the Economic Development Committee over the past years. Ms. Schmudlach noted that Mr. Running will continue to serve on the Star City Subcommittee. Mr. Running introduced his family who were present. Mayor Andren presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Runnin~ and on behalf of the City Council thanked him for his contribut1ons. The next order of business was: Consider First Draft of Ordinance 91-10 Amending Fire Arm Regulations, Chapter 10, _ Section 4. City Mana~er Unmacht briefly reviewed the back~round and stated that this 1S the first draft of the proposed ord1nance for the purpose of receiving citizen input. Dave Moran, 14408 Watersedge Trail, representing the Sportsmans Club, presented a request that the Council postpone acting on this issue until the Club (which was meeting on this same night to discuss the ordinance) could be in attendance to address their concerns. One specific concern had to do with Section 10-4-6 (Hunting on Lakes). The following residents adjacent to and owning land around Pike Lake spoke in favor of the ordinance and addressed the Council with their concerns with regard to hunting on the lake and other safety issues: Chuck Pavlish, 4262 NE 140th Street Mona Leppla, 4250 NE 140th Street Wayne Leppla, 4250 NE 140th street Dave Baden, 13866 NE Pike Lake Trail Ted Finholt, 4250 NE 140th street Edith Finholt, 4250 NE 140th street Extensive discussion followed regarding trespassing and hunting on and around Pike Lake, details of the ordinance and whether this ordinance would ban hunting on land around the lake as well as on the lake. Council consensus was for the residents to meet with members of the Sportsmans Club prior to the next Council meeting in order discuss their differences and for the purpose of reaching a mutual agreement on the ordinance. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO TABLE ACTION ON ORDINANCE 91-10 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 16. 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 7:45 p.m. 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 3, 1991 Items 5 thru 7 were bypassed in order to go directly to item #8: Consider Approval of Bid Award for Project 91-14 Lakefront Park Trails and Resolution 91-37. Assistant City Engineer Loney presented a map of the proposed trail system and reported the results of the bid opening for paving trails in Lakefront Park. The low total bid base and alternate of $69,690.25 was submitted by Prior Lake Blacktop. Resident Dorothy Watzl, 15608 Red Oaks Road, expressed concern regarding the proposed handicapped access trail to the Lakefront Park beach area. Ms. Watzl also requested that City Manager Unmacht meet with Dave Watzl to discuss the issue in more detail, and whether there had been a written agreement between the City of Prior Lake and Watzl's on the road to the beach area. Irene Abrahamson, 4696 Rutledge Street, addressed the Council concerning traffic on Red Oaks, snowmobile use in the park and signs to direct people to parking areas. Extensive discussion occurred on all of the issues brought up by Ms. Abrahamson and Ms. Watzl. MOTION MADE BY RESOLUTION 91-37 PARK TRAILS) . Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE ACCEPTING BID FOR PROJECT NO. 91-14 (LAKEFRONT Scott Council directed staff to research solutions to the snowmobile issue and present a plan prior to this winter. Loney stated that the trail construction would start within two weeks after the contracts are signed. The next portion of Agenda Item #8 was: Consider Request of John and Meda Kop. Meda Kop addressed the Council with a request that the City consider naming a portion of the trails located within Lakefront Park "Kop Trail". A short discussion occurred on the location of the trails to determine which area the Kops had in mind when making the request. Council directed staff to look into naming the trails in Lakefront Park. The next order of business was: Consider Action to Establish Fire Hall Referendum. City Manager Unmacht gave a brief update on the status of the issue as outlined in his memorandum of September 3, 1991. Fire Chief, Al Borchardt, briefly discussed the findings of the Land Acquisition, Building and Equipment Committees. Discussion occurred on whether to put the equipment purchases on the referendum or to purchase the equipment with Equipment Certificates. Council directed staff to draw up a list of pros and cons and present them on September 16. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider Preliminary Plat of Wood Ridge Estates. Attorney Tim Keane presented a map of the proposed plat and discussed details of his Letter of Intent dated August 28, 1991, which identified additional design and open space issues agreed to by staff and the developer within the Wood Ridge Estates preliminary plat. 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 3, 1991 Keane also discussed details with regard to the following: The proposed trail system, minimized grading levels, tree ~lantings, erosion control, sewer and water connections, berm1ngs, and amount of land designated to park dedication. City Planner Graser discussed the Metropolitan Council's request with regard to the City's urban service area expansion application. Discussion occurred on the recommended tree cover requirements, purpose of Wood View Court and Ridge View Court drainage and utility easements and the turn-around and whether it sets a precedent for utilizing someone else's property to facilitate their plat. Council expressed a desire that there be a clear cut differentiation between the trail and private property. Additional discussion occurred regarding the placement of the proposed five foot trail next to Lot 1, Block 3 and when the final construction should occur. Staff suggested that the trail could be eight feet instead of five feet. Council concurred. Staff assured Council that the City's policy with regard to retention of natural features and trails around a body of water would be considered during construction. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOOD PLANNING COMMISSION WITH THE THE POND BE WIDENED TO EIGHT SECOND BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE RIDGE ESTATES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CONTINGENCY THAT THE PATH AROUND FEET PAST LOT 1, BLOCK 3. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider adoption of the 1992-96 Capital Improvement Program. Council concurred that staff should place this item on the agenda for September 16. Scott The next order of business was: Staff Report on Status of the EnividjSuper Valu Projects. City Manager Unmacht reported on the status of the agreement on the Development Contract between the EDA and Enivid. Unmacht also stated that Su~er Valu has submitted a preliminary plat and staff will be meet1ng on it this week. Topics discussed under Other Business is as follows: City Manager Unmacht presented a letter from the VFW regarding their request for an Outdoor Concert permit for the Firemen's Chicken Fry on Sunday, September 8. Discussion occurred regarding outdoor concerts and the possibility of Council reconsidering the ordinance as it now is written. Additional comments occurred on recent outdoor concerts and problems associated with them. Mayor Andren questioned as to whether the bar owners had met for the purpose of coming up with a solution on policing and monitoring the outdoor concerts they sponsor as they had indicated they would be doin~. Council concurred that due to the 30 day notice requ1rement, they could not set a precedent in this case by granting the permit. A short discussion occurred on raising the fee and implementing stricter enforcement of the 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 3, 1991 ordinance. Council concurred that staff should arrange a discussion with the holders of outdoor concerts to pursue the matters raised by Mayor Andren. City Manager Unmacht discussed his recent conversation with Bob Mazanec, of the Metropolitan Council's Systems Committee, regarding a letter to be received b~ Prior Lake. In this letter Mazanec will outline criter1a which the Cities of Prior Lake, Shakopee and Scott County will be required to meet. Discussion occurred on this issue. The next Council meeting will be Monday, September 16, 1991 at 5:30 p.m. for regular agenda business at which time the meeting will recess at approximately 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for the purpose of attending the InfO/Expo at the Senior High School. The Council will reconvene at 8:30 p.m. to continue the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. by general consent of the Council. O~e Birch Recording Secretary 5