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"CELEBRATE PRIOR LAKE'S CENTENNIAL - 1991"
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA REPORT
Monday, January 7, 1991
CALL TO ORDER 7:30 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consider Approval of Minutes of The Previous
Meeting - see attached.
3. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda:
a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid - see
attached.
b)
Consider Approval of
TKDA For Duluth Avenue
attached staff report.
c) Consider Approval For Change Order No. 1 For
Project 90-12, Tower street and Toronto Avenue
Improvements - see attached staff report.
Revised
Project
Contract
88-21
with
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d) Consider Approval of Township Fire Contract
Signing Date. The City has received
confirmation from the Township Clerks of
Credit River Township and Spring Lake
Township, Val Zweber and Barb Johnson, that a
signing date on Monday, March 4, 1991
at 8:00 P.M. is satisfactory. Staff would
recommend approval of the proposed date.
Also attached are copies of the 1991 Township
Fire & Rescue Contracts which will be
considered on that evening.
e) Consider Approval of Senior Housing Policy
see attached staff report.
Consider Approval of Administrative Law Judge
Process for B & D Bar and Restaurant Liquor
License - see attached staff report.
Consider Approval of Resolutions 91-01 and
91-02 for the CSAH 21 Project From Quincy
Street to County Road 81 - see attached staff
report.
4. Update on Centennial Committee Park and Plaza
Project. Centennial Committee members Val Svela
and Pete Schenck, will be present to request
Council support for the Centennial Brick Project.
f)
g)
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The City Council bricks will be placed immediately
around the Time Capsule in the center of the
Centennial Plaza. Councilmembers will be contacted
by Pete prior to the meeting.
5. Distribution of Public Relations Information
Package for New Residents. staff is ~utting
together an information package for new res~dents.
We will ~resent the information package to you at
the meet~ng. Our tentative plans are to use water
billing request for changes as our resource and to
begin on February 1, 1991. No action is necessary
on this item, however, comments on our package of
material are requested.
6. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Mark
stromwall (County Commissioner 1983-1990). Mark
stromwall has been invited to attend the meeting to
receive a Certificate of A~preciation from the
Prior Lake City Council for h~s service as County
Commissioner from 1983 to 1990. Mark served two
full terms as our representative to the County
Board and a Certificate of Appreciation for his
dedication, commitment and support is very
appropriate at this time. In addition, Dick
Underferth, newly elected Countr Commissioner has
been invited to attend the meetlng.
7. Presentation of League of Minnesota cities Video.
The League of Minnesota cities has produced a video
entitled "Cities and The state: A Mixed
Perspective". We have arranged for the VCR to be
available to the Prior Lake City Council for this
viewing.
8. Consider Recommendations of The Watershed Board
Interview Committee. The Watershed Board Interview
Committee is meeting on Friday, January 4 from 2:00
to 5:00 p.m. to interview interested candidates.
The Committee will develop their recommendations
from the interviews and the recommendations will be
presented to the Citr Council at the January 7,
1991 meeting. Flve individuals will be
interviewed; George Koblas has withdrawn as a
result of the quality of remaining candidates (he
is comfortable with the candidates and their
ability to represent his interests on the
Watershed).
9. Consider Approval of Bylaws, Appointments, Fee
Schedule and Bids for 1991:
a) Review and Consider Approval of Bylaws for
1991 In May of 1986 the Mayor and
Councilmembers adopted a set of Bylaws to
guide their actions. One of the requirements
of the Bylaws in Section (C) 4 is that the
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Bylaws can be reviewed and amended at any time
during the year. However, the Bylaws shall be
formally reviewed and adopted at an annual
meeting which is the first regular meeting in
January. In addition, in Section (3) Annual
Meetin9s, a discussion occurs with re9ard to
review~ng and adopting the Bylaws dur~ng the
annual meeting. The purpose of this item is
to review and approve the Bylaws for 1991.
Staff is not aware of any ~roposed changes by
the City Council at this t~me. Please review
the Bylaws and be prepared to adopt the Bylaws
or make any changes you so desire. Please
refer to Bylaws Manual for your review.
b) Review and Consider Approval of Fee Schedule
for 1991. Attached is a copy of the proposed
1991 Fee Schedule. Changes between 1990 and
1991 are highlighted for you and
represent either a new or adjusted fee
amount.
Fee(Charqe/License
Spr~ng Lake Fire Contract
Credit River Fire Contract
Dog Licenses
Dog Boarding Fees
Solicitors Permit
MWCC SAC Charge
Water Inspect~on Fee
Sewer Inspection Fee
Park Support Fees
1990
$20;710.00
$21,810.00
$5.00/5.00
$3.50
$10.00
$600.00
$5.00
$20.00
$200.00
1991
~,205.00
22,360.00
5.00/10.00
$7.50
$50.00
$650.00
17.50
17.50
350.00
Staff analyzed the most recent AMM fee schedule
during the course of preparing the 1991 Fee
Schedule which resulted in the above proposed
increases. For the most part, the remaining
charges and fees have been recently amended
within the past couple years or are ~resently
consistent with other communities of our Slze.
c)
Consider Approval of Acting Mayor for 1991
Councilmember Larson was the Acting Mayor for
1990. Council should appoint an Acting Mayor
for 1991.
d)
Consider Approval of Official Newspaper for
1991 The Prior Lake American was the
official newspaper in 1990. The Prior Lake
American is recommended to be the official
news~aper in 1991. See attached letter from
Laurle Hartman, publisher.
Consider Approval of Official Bank for 1991 -
The Prior Lake State Bank was the official
bank in 1990. The same is recommended for
1991. Staff will continue its practice of
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investing funds at an institution with the
highest rate of return.
f) Consider Approval of Equalization Committee
for 1991 The full Council was the
Equalization Committee for 1990. The same is
recommended for 1991.
g)
Consider Approval of Liquor Committee
- Mayor Andren, City Manager Unmacht,
Chief Powell and City Attorney Kessel
the Liquor Committee in 1990. The
recommended for 1991.
for 1991
Police
were on
same is
h) Consider Approval of Gas and Fuel Bids of 1991
Muelken Oil Company has been the supplier in
the past and is recommended for 1991. Due to
price volatility, a firm bid is not
possible. The following delivered prices were
in effect on January 1, 1991:
Unleaded Gas 124.1
Premium Diesel Fuel 127.9
#1 Diesel Fuel 121.9
The price amounts include Federal tax of 14.1
cents which is refunded back to governmental
entities.
i) Consider Approval of Fire Chief and Assistant
Fire Chief for 1991 - Al Borchardt was the
Fire Chief and Brent Johnson was Assistant
Fire Chief for 1990. The same is recommended
for 1991.
j) Consider Approval of civil Defense Director
for 1991 - Lyle Anderson was civil Defense
Director in 1990. The same is recommended for
1991.
k) Consider Approval of Health Officer for 1991 -
Dr. Donald Lynch was appointed Health Officer
in 1990. The same is recommended for 1991.
1) Consider Approval of Consulting Planner for
1991 Charles Tooker was the Consulting
Planner in 1990. The same is recommended for
1991, however, staff will retain the right to
seek additional consulting services if
required.
m)
Consider Approval of Fiscal Consultant
1991 - steve Mattson, Juran and Moody was
Fiscal Consultant in 1990. The same
recommended for 1991.
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the
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n)
Consider Approval of Auditing Firm for 1991 -
The George M. Hanson Company is currently
preparing the 1990 financial statements. The
same is recommended for 1991. No cost
increase is proposed.
10. Other Business
a) Meeting with Area Legislators, January 9,
1991. A meeting has been scheduled with area
legislators for January 9, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.
Attached to the Agenda is a copy of the notice
from Dennis Kraft, City Administrator, City of
Shakopee. The meeting is scheduled to overlap
with the MVTA initiation service ceremony, so
we should coordinate schedules for
representation at both meetings.
b) Lake Review Committee Workshop, January 19,
1991. Reminder on the Lake Review Committee
workshop scheduled for 19, 1991. Details are
being planned by staff---any input on time and
substance would be appreciated.
*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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"CELEBRATE PRIOR LAKE'S CENTENNIAL - 1991"
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
December 17, 1990
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular
session on Monday, December 17, 1990 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/Economic Development Director Schmudlach, City
Planner Graser, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, 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 December 3, 1990 Council meeting were reviewed
by Council.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER
3, 1990 COUNCIL MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as
follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
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 Payment for Drug Task Force
Consider Approval of Tax Levy Resolution 90-56
Consider Approval of 1991 Cigarette Licenses
Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report
Consider Approval of Council Meeting Date Changes
Consider Approval of Utility Easement Release for
Michael Mahaney
Consider Approval of the Disposal of City Property (4500
and 4472 Colorado Street)
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (k).
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372/ Ph. (612) 447.4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minutes of The Prior Lake city Council
December 17, 1990
The next order of business was: Consider Watershed Board
Recommendations. Mayor Andren stated that since there was going
to be one or possibly two vacancies on the Prior Lake-Spring Lake
watershed Board that the Council had followed past ~olicy by
requesting interested ~ersons to send in an applicatlon. From
the six persons who had lndicated interest, the Council would
then recommend to the Scott County Board names for-appointment to
the Watershed Board. Mayor Andren stated that the following
persons had submitted applications:
Joe Adams
Larry Greenfield
George Koblas
Gerald Meysembourg
Dave Moran
James Weninger
Discussion occurred regarding the recommendation. Mayor Andren
noted that a letter had been received from Jon Falkowski in
support of applicant, Gerald Meysembourg.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECOND BY SCOTT TO SUBMIT ALL SIX
CANDIDATES NAMES TO THE COUNTY BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION.
Discussion occurred regarding the appointment process.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by White, nays by Andren, Larson,
Fitzgerald and Scott. The motion died.
Additional discussion occurred. It was the consensus of the
Council that a committee should be appointed to go over the
applications and submit recommendations to the Council for their
consideration. James Weninger, 2591 Spring Lake Road, stated
that the City Council has a chance to address some inequities in
the Watershed Board by recommending a resident who resides on
Spring Lake.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPOINT
COUNCILMEMBERS FITZGERALD AND LARSON ALONG WITH CITY MANAGER
UNMACHT TO SERVE ON AN INTERVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SELECTING AND RECOMMENDING TWO APPLICANTS TO THE COUNCIL AT THE
JANUARY 7, 1991 MEETING FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE COUNTY BOARD.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Discussion occurred regarding possible dates for the interview
committee to meet.
Scott
The next order of business was: Consider Park and Plaza Brick
Project (Centennial Committee). Assistant city Manager
Schmudlach introduced Centennial Committee members, Pete Schenck
and Val Svela. Ms. Schmudlach stated that the purpose for this
presentation was to receive endorsement from the Council for this
Centennial Committee fund raising project. Mr. Schenck handed
out additional information on the project and then turned the
presentation over to Ms. Svela who discussed the Brick project.
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Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council
December 17, 1990
Ms. Svela reviewed several questions with the Council regarding
details of the process in selling the bricks, and requested the
Council to indicate their desire on several aspects of the
project. Discussion also occurred regarding an appropriate name
for the City park.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE
NAME "HERITAGE PARK" AND "CENTENNIAL PLAZA" FOR THE TWO PROJECT
SITES.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Schenck gave a brief update on the status of the Time Capsule
plans. A short discussion occurred on having a contest to design
a flag for the city.
Scott
The next order of business was: Consider Recommendations On
Parks Survey From Parks Advisory Committee. Parks and Recreation
Director Mangan introduced the following Parks Advisory Members
who were present: Kathe Abrams, Ron Ceminsky, Daniel Wehrs and
Patrick Heaney. Mangan then gave a brief overview of the purpose
of the Parks Survey and a synopsis of the survey results. The
Committee recommended that a conceptual plan for the
establishment of a trail system in Prior Lake be established by
March, 1991 with a design plan being completed in June, 1991.
Council concurred that a time frame should be established for a
trail system linking neighborhoods and major community
facilities.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO DIRECT STAFF TO
PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN OF A CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR A CITY TRAIL
SYSTEM AND THAT THIS PLAN BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 1, 1991 AND THE
DESIGN PLANS BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 1, 1991.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson,
and White, the motion passed unanimously.
A short recess was called.
Scott
The meeting reconvened at 8:20 P.M.
The next order of business was: Consider Conditional Use Permit
Application For McWillies. Owner Jan Ballard addressed Council
concerning her request for approval to place five off premise
directional signs within Prior Lake to direct traffic to
McWillies Restaurant. Discussion occurred regardin9 the wording
of the signs, placement site for signs and routlng of traffic
through a residential neighborhood.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS
SUBMITTED WITH THE PROVISION THAT STAFF AND MRS. BALLARD COME TO
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WORD MARINA, AND THAT
MCWILLIES MAINTAIN THE SIGNS, AND THAT THE SIGNS NOT BE
ILLUMINATED.
Motion died for lack of a second.
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Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council
December 17, 1990
Additional discussion occurred regarding the provisions of the
Conditional Use Permit. It was noted that although residents had
been notified of the intent to erect the signs, no comments had
been forthcoming from anyone.
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY ANDREN, TO APPROVE THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR FIVE OFF PREMISE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS TO
BE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE WITH THE THREE
CONTINGENCIES RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS DIRECTED
IN THE STAFF REPORT, AND THAT THE APPLICANT AND STAFF AGREE ON A
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE WORD MARINA ON THE SIGNS, AND THAT THE SIGNS
ALREADY POSTED WITH THE WORD MARINA ALSO BE CHANGED.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott and White, nay
by Fitzgerald, the motion carried.
A short recess was called.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
The next order of business was: Consider Preliminary Summary
and General Annexation Concept New Century Construction
Petition. City Manager Unmacht brieflr outlined the process to
be used during the presentation. Tlm Keane, Attorney for New
Century Construction, presented an overhead map of the proposed
annexation site and discussed his client's desire to have the
property annexed into the City of Prior Lake. City Manager
Unrnacht noted that officials from Spring Lake TownShip, Clarence
Kaiser and Barb Johnson, were in the audience. Unmacht next
discussed the policy stipulation and the process being used.
City Planner Graser then presented Staff's position on the issue.
Extensive discussion occurred on various aspects of the
Annexation process. Mr. Kaiser addressed Council and stated that
the Spring Lake Township Board was opposed to the annexation as
it is presented and preferred to see a new orderl~ Annexation
Agreement approved first. Additional discusslon occurred
regarding the infrastructure system, costs and benefits of
annexation, analysis of fees, the proposed conceptual plat and
other issues pertaining to the property and its annexation.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO DIRECT STAFF TO
PROCEED WITH THE NEXT LEVEL (STEP 4) IN THE ANNEXATION PROCESS AS
OUTLINED IN THE ANNEXATION AND POLICY PROCEDURES.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
White, the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was: Consider Third Draft of Senior
Housing Policy. Assistant Cit~ Manager Schmudlach reviewed the
third draft of the Senior Houslng Policy and discussed the
changes which had been implemented as requested by Council during
the October 1, 1990 Council meeting. Extensive discussion
occurred regarding specifics of requirements and restrictions
which could be mandated by the city. Council concurred that
staff should make the necessary changes and place on the Consent
Agenda for final approval.
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Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council
December 17, 1990
Topics discussed under other business were:
city Manager Unmacht requested council consider dates, topics
and choice of facilitator for the upcoming Annual winter
Workshop.
staff announced that on January 9, 1991 a legislative meeting
is scheduled to introduce Representative Becky Kelso and
Senator Terry Johnston to the cities for the purpose of
discussing legislative issues.
City Manager Unmacht reported on the status of the petition
which had been received from Fremont Avenue residents and
submitted by Chris Johnson and Terese Barry.
A reminder that City offices would be closed on December 24
and 25 for the Christmas Holidays.
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City Manager Unmacht requested the cou~Jtil to review the
letter from Fire Chief Al Borchardt which was handed out.
Mayor Andren, who is representing Prior Lake on the MVTA,
reported that the MVTA had not received a cOPf of the
proposed light rail plan in time to submit an opinlon to the
RTB before consideration by the Legislature. Mayor Andren
ex~ressed concern regarding the possibility of the City of
Prlor Lake being put in the position of subsidizin9 Hennepin
and Ramsey Counties for this project. Assistant Clty Manager
Schmudlach will investigate this issue.
councilmember Fitzgerald requested staff prepare a short form
for the purpose of interviewing the Watershed Board
applicants.
Councilmember
starting the
possible.
Assistant City Manager Schmudlach anno~nced that the Economic
Development Committee will be holding their strate9ic
planning for the year on January 11. Councilmembers havlng
any suggestions or comments should contact Kay prior to the
meeting.
White requested that
City Manager evaluation
the Council
process as
consider
soon as
The next Council meeting will be Monday, January 7, 1991 at 7:30
p.m.
There being no further business,
11:35 p.m. by general consent of the
adjourned at
Dee Birch
Recording Secretary
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