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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda & Minutes HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 rgJ~JV 2Q9/ 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. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 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. ..;' HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 19J.5f!)~ 1 ' 20)1 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, 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 16,1991 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. 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council 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 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 16,1991 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 4