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Home My WebLink About011988 Regular CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ~ MINUl'ES OF THE CITY COUNCIL January 19, 1988 The Cornroon Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on furrlay, January 19, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilnembers, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager David Unrnacht, City Engineer Anderson, City Planner Graser, Assistant City Planner Garross, and City Attorney Kessel. Councilmernber Fitzgerald was out of town. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. City Manager Dave Unrnacht administered the Oath of Office to Doug Larson and Carol Scott who had been elected as Councilmernbers in the November, 1987 election. A short recess was called The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. The minutes of the January 4, 1988 meeting were reviewed by Council. Mayor Minutes Andren requested a change on page 5, paragraph 9, last sentence -- the word "declared" should be changed to "stated". Council concurred. IDTION MADE BY LARSOO, SECONDED BY WHITE , TO APPROIJE '!HE MINUl'ES AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanirrously. The next order of business was consideration of the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Invoices to be paid. b) Building Permit, Monthly and Yearly Reports c) Dog Catcher's Report for December d) Fire and Rescue Report for December e) Police Report for December f) Approve Joint Powers Agreement for South ~tro Drug Task Force IDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOT!', TO APPROJE '!HE OONSENr AGENDA (a) THRU (f) AS SUBMITI'ED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Consent Invoices Bldg.Pern Dog Ca tel F & R Police Joint Powers South Metro Drug January 19, 1988 The next order of business was the 1987 SUmmary of the Fire and Rescue Report and consideration of Resolution 88-09 -- a Resolution Oamrnending The Prior Lake Fire and Rescue Squad Volunteers. City Manager David Unrnacht discussed the Fire and Rescue Squad Report and stated that Fire Marshall, Bob Mertens, was in the audience. Mayor Andren read the Resolution aloud. '!he Resolution will be presented to each member of the Fire and Rescue Squad. IDTION MADE BY LARSOO, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPRCNE RESCLUl'ION 88-09 AS RS 88-09 SUBMI'I'l'ED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. 'lhe next order of business was a Public Hearing on an Alley Vacation, in Block PH Alley 24, Spring Lake TOwnsite. Mayor Andren opened the Public Hearing and read a Vacation summary of the Legal Notice which app:ared in the Prior Lake American on January Spring 4 and January 11, 1988. Assistant City Planner Garross presented overheads of Lake the area which Bob Mertens, Representative of Prior Lake Developers, had Townsite requested be vacated. Ms. Garross explained the reason for having two Resolutions for the same vacation (the County Recorder had informed her that only abstract prop:rty need be recorded when vacated by the City, and torrens property must undergo a different procedure). Discussion followed on what methods the City could use to determine whether property was torrens or abstract. City Attorney Kessel stated that a meeting is planned with County Recorder Werrnerskirchen, City Planner Graser, Assistant City Planner Garross and himself to discuss how the City and the County can corne to an agreement on determining whether property is torrens or abstract and the best procedure for each property when a vacation has been requested. IDTION MADE BY SCOTI', SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPRCNE RESCLUl'ION 88-06A A RS 88-06A RESCLUl'ION PRCNIDING FOR '!HE VACATION OF ALLEY CONl'AINED WI'!HIN BIOCK 24, SPRING LAKE 'l'CWNSITE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. IDTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROIJE RESCLUl'ION 88-06B A RS 88-06B RESCLUl'ION PRCNIDING FOR '!HE VACATIOO OF ALLEY CONl'AINED WI'!HIN BIOCK 24, SPRING LAKE 'l'CWNSITE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimousl y . IDTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOT!', TO ADJOORN '!HE PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Resolution 87-07 a Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement of Fisher AvenLE between Carriage Hill Road and Hampton Street. MOTION MADE BY SCOT!', SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROIJE RESCLUl'ION 88-07 A Rs88-07 RESCLUl'ION RECEIVING REPORl' AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPRCNEMENT OF FISHER AVENUE Fisher BE'lWEEN CARRIPGE HILL ROAD AND HAMPI'OO STREET. Avenue 2 January 19, 1988 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was consideration of the preliminary plat of the "Trees" subdivision. Develo~r, Dennis Fitzgerald, briefly summarized his plan for the "Trees" subdivision. City Planner Graser presented details of the request for preliminary plat approval, and maps of the proposed plans. Extensive discussion followed regarding outlots. Councilmember White commented that it should be noted that Council's intentions were that the principle of the preliminary plat approval be based on details of the complete developnent of Omega Trail. More discussion followed with regard to possible cutting of the trees. Developer Fitzgerald stated he had every intention of preserving as many trees as possible. IDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOT!', TO APPROIJE '!HE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE "TREES" SUBDIVISION SUBJECl' TO '!HE FOLIavING FIVE OONDITIONS AS SET FORm BY THE Trees PLANNING CDMMISSION: Prelimin. Platt Tre 1. ALL DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENl'S RmUIRID BY THE CITY ENGINEER. 2. '!HE STORM SEWER 00TL0l' WEST OF OMEGA TRAIL MUST HAVE RIP RAP AND SUffiE BASIN TO MINIMIZE FLOV VELOCITY. 3. AN ANALYSIS OF '!HE EXISTING WATERMAIN IN G1EGA TRAIL MUST BE PERFORMED TO DETERMINE '!HAT A PRESSURE OF 20 LBS PER SQUARE INOJ CAN BE MAINTAINED FOR ALL FL<:l<1 mNDITIONS. 4. A VARIANCE BE GRANTED TO PERMIT AN 850 FOOl' CUL-DE-SAC. 5. '!HE TREE PLANTING RmUIREMENl'S AND VERIFICATIONS BE DEFERRED UNI'IL OCClJPANCY PERMIT STAGE. A friendly amendment was added by Councilmember Larson as follows: '!HE UIDIS'lURBED AREA REMAIN IN ITS NA'lURAL STATE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. '!be meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. 'lhe next order of business was the discussion of Amoco Project Proposal. Amoco Consulting Engineer, Jim Filippi presented a brief history of the procedures used to draw up plans for the proposals am developnent strategies and reviewed the four alternate plans. City Manager Urnnacht then stated that the discussion was being held to ascertain what further details and information were needed to enable the Council and Staff to adequately prepare for a public hearing. Discussion followed on how the plans affected the proposed downtown development. Questions as to projected costs for highway reconstruction, acquisition of right of way, Tax Increment Financing evaluation and total cost of the entire project were discussed. City Manager Unmacht stated that Council should direct staff on the details and analysis they need for a decision on this project for the public hearing. '!be Council summarized their concerns and issues that need to be addressed. 3 January 19, 1988 A five minute recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 11: 15 p.m. 'lhe next order of business was a report by Performance Review Conunittee l-Ernber Mayor Andren on the p:rforrnance evaluation of City Manager Dave Unrnacht. Mayor Andren and Councilrrernber Fitzgerald corrlucted Mr. Urnnacht' s review. Discussion followed with regard to the p:rformance review form itself. Mayor Andren stated that the goals for Mr. Unrnacht will be further defined at the Council/Manager Workshop meeting on February 5, 6, and 7. Mayor Andren read a letter from Ron Haberkorn, President of Norex, who wrote a letter of appreciation for Mr. Urnnacht's efforts on the company's behalf and thanking the Councilnembers for their cooperation. 'lhe next order of business was to select the date for a February Workshop on the Zoning Code Review. General consensus was for Wednesday, February 10 from 5: 00 to 8: 00 p.m., and then to reconvene at the Fi re Hall for signing of the Credit River and Spring Lake Township Fire Contracts. City Manager Urnnacht handed out the agerrla for the City Council/City Manager Workshop to be held on February 5, 6, and 7 at the Hilton Hotel on Industrial Boulevard in Minneapolis. '!be next order of business was a discussion on the the need for a public hearing on the Cable Franchise transfer. Attorney Kessel recomnended that an Advisory Board be appointed to study the details of the proposed transfer, and that the p:rsons who served on the initial Cable Comnu.1nications Advisory Board be considered first, and then a determination should be made as to whether or not to hold a public hearing. IDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOT!', TO APFOINT AN ADVISORY BOARD TO REVIEW Star STAR CABLE.VISION GRaJP TRANSFER, CITY MANAGER TO DETERMINE WHO WILL SERVE ON '!HE Cable BOARD. Vision Group Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed Transfer unanimously. IDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY S~, '!HAT IT IS NECESSARY TO HCLD A PUBLIC PH HEARThX; ON '!HE STAR CABLEVISION GRaJP TRANSFER. for Star Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed Cableviso unanimousl y . IDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSOO, ro ADJCXJRN ro EXEaJTIVE SESSION. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. 4 January 19, 1988 '!he Executive Session was called to order at 11:45 p.m. by Mayor Andren, p:rsons present were: Mayor Andren, Councilmernbers Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Urnnacht, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. City Manager Urnnacht then discussed the labor negotiation process arrl received direction frCJn the Council. '!be next Council meeting will be Morrlay, February 1, 1988 at 7: 30 p.m. There being no further business, consent of the Council. the meeting (1 I f I f adjourned at 12: 15 p.m. by general Dee Birch Recording secretary 5