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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062088 Regular CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 1988 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmernbers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Dave Unmacht, City Engineer Larry Anderson, City Planner Horst Graser, Assistant City Planner Deb Garross, and City Attorney Glenn Kessel. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the June 6, 1988 meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS Minutes SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White the motion passed. Councilmembers Fitzgerald and Larson abstained from Approved voting due to being absent from the June 6, 1988 meeting. The next order of business was consideration of the Consent Agenda as follows: a) b) c) Invoices ReappointmeJ Benefit Pension Invoices to be Paid Approve Planning Commission Reappointments Approve Fire Department Request for Pension Increase Approve Prior Lake Jaycees One Day Temporary Beer Approve Easement Acquisition with Benham Adopt Outdoor Concert Ordinance 88-03 Approve B & D Bar and Restaurant Liquor Licenses Approve Animal Warden Report Approve Lakefront Days Liquor License Requests Approve Building Permit Report Approve Fire and Rescue Report Approve Police Report Approve Treasurer's Report Approve Ordinance 88-20, Amending section 9-4-10 (B) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) 1) m) n) Permit Temp. Beer Benham 88-03 B & D Dog Lakefront Building Fire & Resc Police Treasurer 88-20 1 (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 City Manager please make $13,792.48. house. David Unmacht added that under Invoices to the addition of A & K Construction in the The invoice is for the construction of be Paid, amount of Add the pump A & K Const, Pump House Unmacht also added that he from the Lakefront Days License request and that it this application. has received necessary information Chairman Dave Miller for the Liquor would be proper to waive the fee for MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY, SCOTT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) through (n) with the addition as stated by Approved Unmacht. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was the unveiling of the City of Prior Mi . Lake's Mission Statement. City Manager Unmacht explained the SSlon purpose of a Mission Statement and the reasons for its adoption. Statement A plaque of the Mission statement for the city of Prior Lake was placed in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Lee Andren unveiled the Mission Statement display for the public to admire. A short recess was called for the public to review the display. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. The next order of business was a presentation by Hennepin County H . Commissioner John Derus on Light Rail Transit. Mayor Andren ennepln introduced Commissioner Derus. John Derus spoke of several County aspects of Light Rail Transit and its potential effects on Prior John Derus Lake. After extensive discussion, Commissioner Derus asked. . members of the City Council, Staff and members of the audience if Llght Rall Transit they had any questions or comments. Several members of the audience had general questions related to Light Rail Transit and Transportation in Prior Lake. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. The next order of business was a continuation of the public Walker Ave. hearing on the Walker Avenue Vacation. City Manager Unmacht Vacation briefly reviewed information provided in the agenda packet. Mr. James Keenan, owner of the Lakers Insurance and Prior Lake Travel Building located on Walker Avenue, stated that as owner of property within the block and adjacent to Walker he would like to maintain it and eventually add on to his building as his business expands. Keenan supported the vacation of the remaining portions of Walker. Keenan Extensive discussion occurred on whether feasible to retain Walker Avenue adjacent present time or wait until the Request for place and a potential development exists. on tape and available for listening Office. or not it would be to Lots 5 and 6 at the Proposal Process takes The Public Hearing is at the City Manager's 2 MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO 88-21 PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF ROADWAY PLAT OF PRIOR LAKE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE. THIS ALL OF WALKER ADJACENT TO LOTS 4, 5 AND 6 IN APPROVE RESOLUTION CONTAINED WITHIN THE RESOLUTION VACATES BLOCK 3. Motion Approved Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott and White the motion passed. Nay by Councilmember Fitzgerald. MOTION BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE WALKER AVENUE VACATION AT 9:02 P.M. Adjourn Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was a public hearing of the continuation of the Pleasant Street Improvement Project 88-20. Plea~ant St City Manager Unmacht stated the reason for the continuation of Publlc Hear the Pleasant Street public hearing was due to the lack of necessary Councilmembers present to vote on a City initiated project at the June 6 meeting. City Engineer Larry Anderson read a memo forwarded to him by John Davidson, TKDA, the Engineer on the project. The memo stated that improvements on Duluth Avenue, Pleasant Street, County Road 21, and State Highway 13 would actually lessen the volume of traffic on Pleasant Street and improve circulation to State Highway 13 and the downtown area. City Engineer Anderson reviewed maps of the proposed project for the audience to view and responded to questions raised at the Maps June 6 meeting. Extensive discussion followed by business owner, Dick Casey, and residents of Pleasant Street, Lidy Flom and Pat Heaney. Extensive discussion of all the issues occurred by Council and Staff. The Public Hearing is on tape and available for listening at the City Manager's Office. MOTION BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88-35 ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS ON PLEASANT Motion STREET PROJECT 88-20 USING ALTERNATE PROJECT TERMINOUS. Approved 88-35 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White the motion passed unanimously. MOTION BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, STREET PUBLIC HEARING at 10:08 P.M. TO ADJOURN THE PLEASANT Adjourn Upon a vote taken, aye by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 10:17 p.m. 3 The next order of business is the continuation of the Duluth Avenue public hearing. City Manager Dave Unmacht reviewed Duluth briefly the purpose for the Duluth Avenue public hearing. Public Hear: City Engineer Larry Anderson reviewed the plans for the extension of Duluth Avenue to County Road 21. Anderson explained the process of acquiring the property after the appraisals have been completed. steve Collins, 4500 Colorado street, spoke in regard to the St Collil project and his position in support of purchasing his property. eve After extensive discussion City Council directed staff to go ahead with the appraisals of both properties to start the process of the land acquisition. The Public Hearing is on tape and available for listening at the City Manager's Office. MOTION BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88-36 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS ON DULUTH AVENUE 88-36 PROJECT 88-21. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White the motion passed unanimously. MOTION BY LARSON, SECONDED SCOTT, TO ADJOURN THE DULUTH AVENUE PUBLIC HEARING 11:00 P.M. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was to consider the appeal of Sandra Breeggemann. city Manager Dave Unmacht generally reviewed the Breeggemann background for the appeal. Assistant City Planner Deb Garross reviewed for the Council and audience the stipulations for the variance denial at the Planning Commission level. Assistant City Planner Garross stated that the specific request was to consider a minimum lot size 10% Varianc variance from the Prior Lake Zoning Code. The property has 60' of frontage and 9000 total square feet. The minimum required lot area is 10,000 square feet, therefore, the applicants are requesting a 10% variance. The subject property is zoned R-1 and it is also in the Shoreland District. Garross stated that the Planning Commission had difficulty with the requirements of the Shoreland Management Ordinance as it pertains to this property. The Planning Commission did not want to set a precedent in a decision. Garross stated for the record that the lot in question was not a lot of record. Garross reviewed statistics concerning the Shore 1 and Management Ordinance and presented them for Council review. City Manager Unmacht followed up by stating that the Planning Commissions decision was based on a concern for setting precedent for future variances. Unmacht talked about options for the Council relating to the Planning Commission concerns as specified in their minutes dated June 2, 1988. 4 Sandra Breeggemann spoke briefly on the original lot split and the fact that it took place before their purchase of the Lot Split property. Extensive questioning and comments occurred on this variance appeal by Council and Staff. MOTION BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE SANDRA BREEGGEMANN VARIANCE OF MINIMUM LOT SIZE SUBJECT TO: Motion DETERMINATION BY STAFF AND LEGAL COUNSEL THAT THE CITY IS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION TO (A.) ACCEPT THIS PROPERTY AS A PARCEL OF RECORD OR (B.) COMPLETION OF A PROPER SUBDIVISION. Upon a vote taken, ayes Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was to consider the Proposal of Stephen Tanner. City Manager Unmacht stated that on May 16, 1988Proposal Stephen Tanner submitted a proposal to Council with regard to anTanner image and concept study to tie into the Request for Proposal process. At that time there was discussion in relationship to the direction of his proposal. Tanner was directed by Council to resubmit his proposal in more detail. Stephen Tanner addressed his proposal with Council and stated how his proposal would fit in the City's overall development process. Tanner spoke of his creativity in the project and stated that the City needed some direction for their redevelopment process. After outlining his proposal Tanner asked if there were any questions. City Council had many questions with regard to the end product of the proposal and how it would affect Prior Lake with a focus on Downtown Redevelopment or development in general. Detailed discussion occurred on this proposal. city Manager Unmacht requested an opportunity to meet with Tanner to address specific concerns of Staff and Council. Council directed Staff to placed this item on the July 5, 1988 City Council agenda for further discussion. The next order of business was to consider the status of the North Shore Oaks septic system and water analysis project. City North Manager Unmacht stated the reason that the testing has not been Shore . completed yet. Unmacht informed Council that a resignation inOaks Septlc the Planning Department has held up the process and it requires System & Council consideration as to whether they want to proceed with Water Analy: outside Consultant or delay the project until Staff can accomplish the work at a later date. Mayor Andren read a letter she received on June 18, 1988 from Tom and Janet Walsh, residents of Ash Circle regarding proposed Tom & Janet testing of soil and septic systems in the North Shore Oaks Walsh addition. They are requesting that the City hire outside help toAsh Circle complete this project. 5 Discussion occurred by Council and Staff on the timeframe, and cost factor of this proj ect. Council directed staff to proceed Cost Factor with outside consultant process and to receive bids for the work. The next order of business was under Other Business. Councilmember Larson had questions regarding the Outdoor Concert Outdoor Ordinance as to the decibel level measuring device. In addition, Concert council had comments regarding left-turn lanes on Highway 13. Decibel Lev MOTION BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPLICATION OF A NON-INTOXICATING BEER LICENSE COURSE PENDING THE SUBMISSION OF ALL NECESSARY city Manager Unmacht addressed the Council on a request of Lone pine Golf Course for a 3.2 Non-Intoxicating Beer License. Lone Pine 3.2 Non-Int APPROVE A RENEWAL FOR LONE PINE GOLF Approved INFORMATION. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott, the motion passed. Nay by Councilmember Larson. and White Nay Larson Due to July 4, falling on a legal holiday the Council decided to Meeting reschedule the regularly scheduled meeting to Tuesday, July 5, Date Changel 1988 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. MOTION BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, THAT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON MONDAY, JULY 4, 1988 BE RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1988. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White to motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the a.m. by general consent of the Counc at 12:39 Davl.d J. Unmacht city Manager Susie Whipps Recording Secretary 6