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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA REPORT
Monday, October 7, 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 Final Payment on Project
88-21, Duluth Avenue Improvements see
attached staff report.
c)
Consider Approval of
90-13, North Shore
street Improvement
report.
d) Consider Approval of Municipal Election Judge
Appointments - see attached staff report.
Final Payment on Project
Oaks Sewer, Water and
see attached staff
e) Consider Approval of Resolution 91-39 For The
Prior Lake Lions Club To Conduct Pull Tab
Gambling Activities at the Prior Place Bowling
Lanes. Attached is a copy of Resolution 91-39
and the Premise Permit application from the
Lions Club. If you will recall, the State
Legislature amended the ~rocedure for
approving lawful gambling permlts between the
license holder, the gambling premise, the
state and the city. It is now necessary for
the municipality to adopt a resolution of
support or opposition to the or~anization
applying to conduct lawful gambllng at a
particular premise. Staff recommends approval
as part of the consent agenda.
4. Consider Traffic and Transportation study for Super
Valu Development Proposal see attached staff
report.
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5. Preliminary 1992 Budget Discussion The City
Council has scheduled a workshop on the 1992 Budget
for Wednesday, October 9, 1991. The Budget
workshop is planned in conjunction with the
Business/Office Park workshop to be held the same
evening. staff is not prepared at this time to
undertake a full workshop on the 1992 Budget,
however, City Manager Unmacht will review
legislative changes and summarize the budget
process and other new information being considered
for the 1992 Operating Budget. In addition,
general budget information will be passed out at
the meeting for Council review.
A. Change in October 9 Workshop Schedule:
It is anticipated that a Budget workshop
will take place sometime between now and
the Bud~et public hearing on November 18.
With thls in mind, please note that the
workshop schedule has been changed: The
workshop will now begin at 6:30 p.m. and
end at approximately 8:30 p.m. (changed
from the original time of 4:30 to 6:30
p.m.). The only topic for this workshop
will be the Business/Office Park.
6. Other Business
a)
RTB Regional Breakfast Meeting, October 15,
1991 - Please note a handout on the Annual
RTB Breakfast meeting the meetin~ will
begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at approxlmately
9:00 a.m. Please contact Dee Birch if you
are interested in attending.
b)
House Transportation Mini Session, October 29,
1991 - Please be advised that in addition to
the Transportation Mini Session being held in
Shakopee (as outlined in your handout) the
Natural Resources Committee will be conducting
a Mini Session at the Chaska Arboretum on the
Eurasian Watermilfoil problem. Staff
anticipates attending the Eurasian
Watermilfoil discussion, members of the City
Council and staff are invited to attend either
the Natural Resources or the Transportation
Mini Session from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on October
29.
*All 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
September 16, 1991
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular
session on Monday, september 16, 1991 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers
Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, City Manager Unmacht, 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 September 3, 1991 city Council meeting were
reviewed by Council.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE
SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 COUNCIL MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White,
the motion passed unanimously.
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 Animal Warden Report
c) Consider Approval of Building Permit Report
d) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report
e) Consider Approval of Refuse Hauler's Permit for Admiral
Waste Management, Inc.
f) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (f).
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White,
the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was:
Consider Approval of Fire Hall Referendum. Chief Al Borchardt
discussed the ~ros and cons of incorporating the Equipment
acquisition withln the Fire Hall Referendum Question. Council
concurred with staff that it would save the taxpayers money by
separating the two items and placing the Fire Hall and land
acquisition on a 2.2 million dollar referendum for the November,
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1991 general election. The equipment acquisition would then be
completed through the issuance of Equipment certificates which do
not require voter approval.
Mayor Andren stated that she had received a call from Patty
Richards who expressed concern that the City had chosen to place
a referendum on the ballot at the same time as the school bond
issue. Mayor Andren asked that this expression of concern be
placed in the record.
Carol Scott arrived at 5:34 p.m.
Further discussion occurred regarding the Referendum Question.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE STAFF TO
DRAFT A RESOLUTION (91-38) TO PLACE THE 2.2 MILLION DOLLAR
REFERENDUM QUESTION FOR A FIRE HALL BUILDING AND LAND ACQUISITION
ON THE NOVEMBER, 1991 ELECTION BALLOT AND TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE
OF FIRE EQUIPMENT TO BE COMPLETED THROUGH EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES
SUBJECT TO A SUCCESSFUL REFERENDUM IN NOVEMBER.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Scott
The next order of
Improvement Program.
thoroughly briefed
received by staff.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE 1992-1996
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
business was: Approve 1992-1996 Capital
Councilmembers agreed that they had been
on this document and all comments were
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was: Staff Report on Metropolitan
Council/County Road 18 Issue. City Manager Unmacht commented on
a letter received from Metropolitan Council Staff member, Bob
Mazanec, and discussed Prior Lake's position with regard to the
issues which the Metropolitan Council has raised concerning the
CSAH 18 proposal. A short discussion occurred on the
expectations of the Metropolitan Council and actions to be taken
b~ Scott County and the Cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee.
D1Scussion occurred on the Comprehensive Plan and time table for
staff to complete the document.
The meeting adjourned to participate in the Info/Expo at the
Senior High School.
The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
The next order of business was: Second consideration of
Ordinance 91-10 - Fire Arms Regulations. The meeting opened with
comments from Sportsmans Club representative, Dave Moran. Mr.
Moran stated that the Sportsmans Club did not agree that health
and safety was an issue on Pike Lake, and that the Club opposed
Ordinance 91-10 because existing laws are adequate to address the
resident's needs. Mr. Moran then reported on the results of the
Club's meeting with residents of Pike Lake.
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September 16,1991
Dick Powell addressed the Council regarding enforcement of no
hunting or trespassing on Pike Lake and along Pike Lake Trail.
City Manager Unmacht read a letter from Public Works Director,
Larry Anderson, stating that the land between Pike Lake and Pike
Lake Trail was pUblic right-of-way for about 1000 feet and,
consequently, offered public exposure to Pike Lake from the
roadway.
The following Pike Lake residents spoke in favor of the
Ordinance:
Wayne Leppla, 4250 NE 140th street
Ted Finholt, 4250 NE 140th Street
Chuck Pavlish, 4262 NE 140th street
Gale Klingberg, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. A
representative from the National Rifle Association, Norm
Jensvold, 5708 Cedarwood Trail, Burnsville, discussed the
Minnesota statute regarding regulation of hunting. Mr. Jensvold
also pointed out a discrepancy in Ordinance 91-10, Section 10-4-4
B regarding minors and firearms. Council discussed the issue of
health and safety, noise pollution, erection of signs, dollar
amount of penalty to be ~osted on signs and other issues related
to the ordinance. Extenslve discussion occurred on the safety
aspect of this issue.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT , TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE 91-10 - AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE
WITH CHANGES AS STATED FOR SECTION 10-4-4 (B) WHICH SHOULD READ:
"No person shall furnish a minor under the age of fourteen (14)
with a firearm, air gun, ammunition or explosive without the
consent of the minor's parent or guardian or the Prior Lake
Police Department."
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson and Scott,
nay by White. The motion carried.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m.
The next order of business was: Consider Draft of 1992 Eurasian
Milfoil Action Plan. City Mana~er Unmacht reported on his recent
meeting with concerned indlviduals representing the Prior
Lake/Spring Lake Watershed Board, the Lake Association, and the
Lake Advisory Committee. Watershed Board spokesman, Rick Adams,
addressed the Council and presented the Watershed Board's
suggestion (in addition to the Draft Plan) that the City hire
three interns as spotters, and that the City contribute $10,000
toward the treatment costs. Jerry Me~sembour~, Watershed Board
member, outlined the extent of Milfoil lnfestatlon in Prior Lake
and discussed the seriousness of this infestation and the
anticipated costs connected with treatments. Extensive
discussion occurred on how the Milfoil is spread, treatment,
containment, cost sharing, DNR action and other ideas connected
with this issue. Tom Watkins commented on the tax base impact,
lake shore owners interest, and general ideas on financing these
activities. Council concurred that staff should
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meet with other jurisdiction officials and come up with a revised
plan to include outlining projected costs in manpower and
dollars.
Item A - Adopt Eurasian Milfoil Agreement with DNR: Council
concurred that this item should be adopted.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE
EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL CONTROL JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR
HERBICIDE APPLICATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
Topics discussed under Other Business were:
City Manager Unmacht reminded Council that Kay Schmudlach and
he would both be gone for the International City Manager's
Association's conference in Boston the week of September 23.
Staff reported that a meeting would be held between the Super
Valu representatives, and City staff to discuss their
preliminary plat submittal and general development issues.
City Manager Unmacht also stated that the Development
Agreement between Enivid and the EDA will require City action
on September 30. Discussion occurred on appropriate action.
city Manager Unmacht reported on staff's meeting with Mr. and
Mrs. Dave Watzl and Attorney Norb Traxler last Thursday.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding handicap access to
Watzl's point. Council directed staff to meet again with the
Watzl's to discuss alternatives. Council also concurred that
staff should investigate the possibility of entering
Lakefront Park from West Avenue or any other locations.
Mayor Andren requested that staff look into the condition of
Fremont Avenue and lack of erosion control by the
builders.
The next Council meeting will be Monday, October 7, 1991 at 7:30
p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30
p. m. by general consent of the Council.
Secretary
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