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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
MINUl'ES OF '!HE CITY COUNCIL
February 16, 1988
'!be Comm::>n Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Tuesday,
February 16, 1988 at 7: 30 p.m. in the City Council <l1ambers. Present were Mayor
Andren, Councilrrernbers Larson, White, City Manager Dave Urnnacht, City Engineer
Anderson, Assistant City Manager/Econanic Developnent Director Schrnudlach, and
Assistant City Planner Garross.
Councilmernber Fitzgerald was on vacation.
Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the
pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the February 1, 1988 meeting were reviewed by Council.
Councilnenber White questioned a sentence on page 4, paragraph 14. Recording
Secretary Birch was directed to listen to the recording to verify the wording of
the sentence. '!be following is noted for the record: John Fitzgerald: "We need
to direct staff to secure appraisals on the Keenan parcel and probably the B & D
parcel and enter into negotiations with Mr. Keenan if he wants to talk to
anybody about it." (This sentence is verbatim as stated by Councilmernber
Fitzgerald)
IDTION MADE BY LARSCN, SECONDED BY SCOT!' , TO APPROIJE '!HE MINUl'ES AS SUBMI'I'I'ED. Minutes
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, and White, the motion passed
unanimously.
Councilrrernber Scott arrived at 7:34 p.m.
The next order of business was consideration of the Consent Agenda as follows:
a.
b.
Invoices to be Paid
Building Permit Report for January
Dog Catcher's Report for January
Approve Contingency Expense for Office fuve
Approve Building In~ctor's Agreement Between Prior Lake/City of
Savage
Approve Expansion of Watershed District Boundaries
update on Regional Transit Board Opt OUt Study
Approve Resolution 88-13 Feserve Vacation in Spring Lake Townsite
Invoices
Bldg Perm
DogCatch
Office Mo
Bldg. Ins
Agreement
Watershed
Opt Out
RS 88-13
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
(City Manager noted that on the Agerrla and Agerrla Report the Consent Agerrla
Item's alphabetical listing was incor rect) - '!be above listing is now correct.
(612) 447.4230
4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E.
PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372
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February 16, 1988
Councilrrember White requested that Item (f) be removed for discussion.
IDTION MADE BY LARSOO, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE '!HE OONSENl' AGENDA WI'lli THE Consent
EXCEPI'ION OF ITEM (F) WHIOI IS REM)VED FOR FUR'lHER DISaJSSION. Agenda
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimously.
Attorney Kessel arrived at 7:37 p.m.
'lhe next order of business was consideration of Project 82-3 Agreements. City
Manager Unrnacht briefly reviewed the items and the p:rtinent facts relating to
the following issues: Settlement Agreement and Release between the City of
Prior Lake, Larnetti and Sons, and OSM; Final Construction Payment/ Voucher
Payment to Larnetti and Sons; and Author ization of Payment to OSM for Engineering
Services and COntract Administration. Unmacht noted that COuncil will be
advised when the invoice is received in conjunction with the "as built" plans
for the Project. City Engineer Anderson then reviewed the specific items and
Resolution 88-19 -- Approving Settlement Agreement and Release for Project 82-3.
Lengthy discussion followed. The subject was raised regarding the televising of
the sewer lines on the Project. City Engineer Anderson stated that the lines
would be televised prior to the completion of the warranty contract. Discussion
occurred on how to pay the costs for the televising. Discussion followed.
IDTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROIJE RESCLUl'ION 88-19 - A Res. 88-1c
RESCLUl'ION APPR<NING SE'l"ILEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FOR PRQJECl' 82-3. Proj 82-3
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimously.
IDTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOT!', TO AU'lHORIZE '!HE MAYOR AND CITY Lametti
& Sons
MANAGER TO SIGN '!HE SE'l'I'LEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE. OSM
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimously.
IDTION MADE BY SCOT!', SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE '!HE FINAL OONI'RACl' PAYMENT Lametti
TO LAMETl'I AND SOOS IN THE AMJUNI' OF $126,420.96 OONI'INGENT UPON RECEIPT OF ALL Final
LIEN WAIVERS. Payment
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimoUSly.
IDTION MADE BY SCOTT, SOCONDED BY L.ARSOO, TO APPROIJE '!HE DECEMBER 30,
INVOICE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO Os.i IN '!HE MOUNI' OF $14,653.17.
1987 OSM
Payment
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimously.
The next order of business was consideration of Subdivision Ordinance
Amendments. Assistant City Planner Garross presented the proposed amendments
as requested by the City Council to the following Sections:
1. Section 6-7-1 - Trees and Tree Planting Requirements
2. Section 6-4-2 - Existing COnditions
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3. Section 6-4-3 - SUbdivision Design Features
4. Section 6-5-1 - Data for Final Plat
An overhead of street and yard planting requirements drawn up by Consultant
Charles 'Iboker was presented. '!he Council indicated that this information be
implemented in the Policies and Procedures Manual. Ms. Garross indicated that
this information would also be given to the builders when they apply for a
p:rmit. Discussion followed.
IDTION MADE BY LARSCN, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROIJE '!HE AMENDMENI'S AS PRESENl'ED SubdivisOl
TO SECTION 6-7-1 - TREES; SECTION 6-4-2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS; SECTION 6-4-3 - Ord. Ameru
SUBDIVISION DESIGN FEA'IURESi AND SECl'ION 6-5-1 - DATA FOR FINAL PLAT OF THE
PRIOR LAKE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimously.
The next order of business was a Public Hearing on Road Easement Vacation
Petition - Resolution 88-08. Mayor Andren called the Public Hearing to order at
8:25 p.m. and read the legal notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on
February 1 and February 8, 1988. City Manager Urnnacht outlined the vacation
request from North Shore Oaks, Inc., and property Owners Eugene Simpkins,
Douglas \ Farrell and Robert Farrell. Assistant City Planner Garross presented
details of the request to vacate a part of a 60 foot road easement located
within Lot 1, Block 2 and Outlot "C" of the Fifth Addition to North Shore Oaks.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Andren called for comments fran the audience. No responses were received.
IDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSCN, TO ADOPI' RESCLUl'ION 88-08 - A RS-88~08
RESCLUl'ION PRCNIDING FOR '!HE VACATION OF ROAD EASEMENT CONl'AINED WI'IHIN '!HE PLAT Vaca~lon
OF NORm SHORE OAKS 5'lH ADDITION. ~~:~e Oak
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimoUSly.
IDTION MADE BY LARSCN, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADJOORN '!HE PUBLIC HEARING.
PH Adjour
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimousl y .
A short recess was called.
'1be meeting reconvened at 8: 40 p.m.
'1be next order of business was to Consider the Pulltab Gambling Application for
MJ.'GS Booster Club. City Manager Urnnacht presented the details of the MAGS
request for renewal of a gambling license to continue the pulltab operation at
T. J. Holligans. Art Bannerman, President of MAGS, addressed the Council and
requested that they consider renewing the license for another year at T. J.
Hooligans.
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Ken Hedberg, President of the Prior Lake SWim Club, spoke in support of the
proposed ordinance which would limit the issuance of gambling licenses to local
organizations only. A representative of the Prior Lake Lions Club, Bob Bailey,
spoke in opposition of a gambling license being issued to MAGS, and stated that
the Lions Club would like the opportunity to apply for a gambling license in the
Prior Lake area. A brief discussion followed.
IDTION MADE BY SCO'l"I', SECONDED BY LARSCN, TO DENY THE GAMBLING LICENSE MAGS
APR.ICATION OF MAGS I3CXln'ER CLUB. Pull tab
Denied
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimously.
City Manager Umnacht introduced Assistant City Manager Schrnudlach who presented
an update on the requirements of the Scott County Solid Waste Master Plan am
the plans for developnent of a recycling program. Ms. Schnudlach stated that
the City staff will continue to monitor the County's activities and will work
aggressively to meet the needs of the state mandate of 16% recycling of solid
waste in Scott County and the needs of Prior Lake community. A brief discussion
followed. '!be Council suggested that a Workshop may be appropriate to discuss
local solid waste programs. No action was taken.
A short recess was called.
'!be meeting reconvened at 9: 10 p.m.
PH
'lhe next order of business was a Public Hearing on North Shore Oaks Improvement North
Project. Mayor Andren called the Public Hearing to order at 9:25 p.m. and read Shore
the legal notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on January 25 and Oaks
February 1, 1988. City Engineer Anderson presented information and overheads of
the area in the third, fourth and fifth additions of North Shore Oaks in which
the improvement project will take place. City Engineer Anderson stated that
developers of the North Shore Oaks 5th Addition would agree to executing a
waiver of public hearing and assessment app:al. '!be project will include:
installation of sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer; bituminous
surfacing, concrete curb and gutter and appurtenant work, and bituminous
surfacing, concrete curb and gutter and appurtenant work on the Library parking
lot. City Engineer Anderson reviewed the estimated cost for the project which
included assessment, interest, and connection to the utility system. Gordon
Oxbor row, 14143 Fisher Avenue NE, addressed the Council and questioned as to
whether the residents could save money by doing the boulevard work themselves.
Discussion followed regarding associated cost and SAC charges.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren,
unanimously.
RESCLUl'ION 88-14 A RS 88-14
PLANS ON FISHER Fisher
Ave
Library L,
larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
IDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOT!', TO APPROIJE
RESCLUl'ION OIDERING IMPROlEMENT AND PREPARATION OF
AVENUE/LIBRARY PARKING IDT (PROJEcr 87-18) .
IDTION MADE BY WHITE, SEXl)NDED BY S<nTl', TO AroOORN '!HE PUBLIC HEARING.
PH AdjourJ
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimously.
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'lhe next order of business was the discussion of the Water and Septic System
Analysis for North Shore Oaks. City Manager Urnnacht reviewed the past details
on the decision to corrluct an analysis of the water and septic systems in the
North Shore Oaks area, and the cost involved in corrlucting the analysis. City
Manager Urnnacht requested direction from the Council on procedures to follow in
corrlucting the analysis. Discussion followed on whether to use Staff or an
outside consultant to conduct the analysis. It was agreed that Staff would
corrluct the analysis in-house which would result in a considerable dollar saving
for the City. Urnnacht stated that should failures in the septic systems be
found that Staff will proceed with corrections without first coming back with a
report. Council concurred. Council expressed concern with regard to the
communications with the residents. Staff was directed to cornrnunicate all
details as to when, why and how the testing would be done. City Manager
Urnnacht assured Council that all residents would be contacted and a full
explanation would be given on all details of the analysis. Discussion followed
regarding procedures to be used, eXPenses incurred, etc. Councilmernber White
also expressed a concern over possible contamination resulting from very low wet
areas adjoining the problem system (should any faulty ones be found).
Septic
IDTION MADE BY LARSOO, SECONDED BY SCOTr, TO APPROVE AN IN-HOOSE STUDY OF WATER & Water
AND SEPTIC SYSTEM ANALYSIS FOR '!HE NOR'lH SHORE OAKS ADDITION AREA. Study
North
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed Shore Oak
unanimously.
A short recess was called.
'lhe meeting reconvened at 10: 04 p.m.
'lhe next order of business was a Public Hearing on the Proposed cable Television PH
Franchise Transfer. Mayor Andren op:ned the Public Hearing by the reading of Cable
the legal notice as it app:ared in the Prior Lake American on February 1, 1988. TV .
City Manager Urnnacht reviewed the details of the request as presented by North Franchlse
lIrnerican Cable (NACC) and Star Midwest cablevision Group. Urnnacht noted that Transfer
the financial information the City Attorney had requested frCln Star Cablevision
Group had not yet been received. Richard Penkert, Iegional Manager of NACC,
addressed the Council regarding their request for a franchise transfer. Steve
Peterson, Senior Vice President of Star cablevision Group, gave the history of
Star Cablevision Group and suggested that should either the City Manager or any
members of the City Council have any questions he would encourage them to
contact other city officials to get their opinion of the reputation of Star
Cablevision, and the type of service they give in other comnunities. Lengthy
discussion followed on many issues related to the franchise transfer request.
IDTION MADE BY LARSCN, SEXX>NDED BY WHITE, rro CDNI'INUE PUBLIC HEARING UNl'IL MARQI ~~n~~~ue
7TH. WI'!H A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY STAFF. Cable TV
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed
unanimously.
A short recess was called.
The meeting was called back to order at 11: 00 p.m.
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February 16, 1988
'!he next order of business was consideration of Consent Agerrla Item (f)
formerly referred to as (g). Councilrrember White had questions on the Lower
Minnesota Watershed District boundaries am the changes stated on the p:tition
requesting expansion of the Watershed District. City Engineer Anderson
discussed the petition and the future reaction by Scott County to the proposed
actions as stated on the p:tition. City Engineer Anderson explained the purpose
. o.! of the formation for the Water Management Organizations.
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~. ,f{,iJ'IDTION MADE BY SCOT!', SECONDED BY WHITE, TO AU'mORIZE STAFF TO SIGN '!HE c~ange
: ~' ~ ~(~ RESCLUl'ION CALLING FOR SCOT!' <DUNI'Y WATER CDMMISSIONER TO PETITION '!HE MINNFSOl'A 0 .
'. (:.~ .~, ~ BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOORCES FOR A CHANGE IN BaJIDARIES OF THE CREDIT RIVER Boun~ar7e:
>" .., \( "'..... Credl tRl v
t~~[~~ \:; AND SHAKOPEE WATER MANAGEMENT OroANIZATIONS. & Shakopel
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed ~anagemen'
unanimously. rg.
'!he next order of business was a report by City Manger Urnnacht on the near
completion of the Prior Lake 2000 Community Action Oammittee membership.
An announcement was made that the Metropolitan Council State of the Region
Meeting would be held on March 2, 1988. Council is invited to atterrl.
City Manager Urnnacht announced that a tour of the "Cottages" in Stillwater was
being arranged should anyone on the Council be interested, if they do not want
to go as a group, they should contact Bill Bissonett for individual tours.
Information on the 1996 Olympics was handed out to each Councilnernber. '!he date
for the March Transportation Workshop will be announced later this month.
Councilrrember Larson reported that the Assessment Policy Manual has been
completed and sent to Councilnernbers. '!he same Committee rnanbers will serve on
the Developer's Agreement Oammittee.
Mayor Andren read a request fran Councilnanber Fitzgerald which stated that he
would like Council to consider addressing tax forfeiture land in the Assessnent
Policies.
City Attorney Kessel announced that the only cities who have not approved the
Cable Television Transfer are Prior Lake, Savage and Silver Bay.
City Engineer Anderson announced that there would be a surprise op:n house for
Smiley Johnson on Thursday, February 18, at the City Fire Hall.
'!he next Council meeting will be furrlay, March 7, 1988 at 7:30 p.m.
'lhere being no further business,
consent of the Council.
the mee . ng adjourned at 11: 30 p.m.
l~~~
by general
Dee Bi rch
Recording Secretary
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