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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091988 Regular CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL September 19, 1988 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, City Engineer Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director Schmudlach, and City Attorney Kessel. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the September 6, 1988 meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES M~ AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Agenda as follows: consideration of the Consent Consent Agenda a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Approve Invoices to be Paid Approve Animal Warden Report Approve Building Permit Report Approve Fire and Rescue Report Approve Police Report Approve Treasurer's Report Approve Prior Lake Emergency operation Plan MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (g). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Invoices DogCatcher Bldg Permi F & Rescue Police Treasurer PL Emergy Oper Plan Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 19, 1988 The next order of business was Introduction of Jay Scherer, Building Inspector/Zoning Code Enforcement Officer. City Manager Unmacht introduced Scherer to the Council and gave a brief biographical sketch and then presented him with a city lapel pin. Scherer was welcomed to the City by Mayor Andren and the Councilmembers. The next order of business was Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Ron Haberkorn. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Andren presented a certificate of Appreciation to Haberkorn for his dedication to the City through his contributions of concern, time, financial donation and successful efforts toward making Highway 13 a safer highway. Haberkorn thanked the Council and City Staff for their cooperation and assistance during the Hill Street vacation and the construction of the new street. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. Mayor Andren called the Assessment Hearing on Project 88-20, P.H. Pleasant Street Improvement Project to order at 7:45 p.m. and Assessment read the Public Notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American Hearing on September 5 and 12, 1988. City Engineer Anderson presented Proj 88-20 construction details on curb, sidewalk placement and road Pleasant termination. Anderson stated that the property owner, Harry Street Tupy, had no objections to the proposed assessment. A short discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION RS 88-49 88-49, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR PROJECT 87-20 Pleasant PLEASANT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. St. Assmt Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. city Engineer Anderson then reported on the status of the property acquisition with regard to Duluth Avenue. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC P.H. HEARING. Adj ourned Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m. Mayor Andren called the Assessment Hearing on Project 87-18 - Assessment Fisher Avenue Improvement Project to order at 7:55 p.m. and read PH Hearing the Public Notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on Fisher September 5 and 12, 1988. City Engineer Anderson presented Ave details of the project to the Council and expressed his 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 19, 1988 appreciation to the residents affected by the construction project for their cooperation. Anderson then presented an overhead of sample assessments, rates, and connection charges. Resident, Julius Tadevich, 5375 Hampton Street, addressed the Council regarding assessments on corner lots. A brief discussion followed regarding corner lot assessments and how they are dealt with in the proposed Assessment Policy. Mayor Andren requested Staff to notify Mr. Tadevich when the Assessment Policy is adopted. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION RS 88-50 88-50, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR PROJECT 87-18 - Fisher FISHER AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Ave Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, PUBLIC HEARING. SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADJOURN THE PH Adjourned Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Lone pine Golf Course Lone Request for Special Referendum. City Manager Unmacht reviewed Pine the details of the request by Don and Betty McKush, owners of the Golf Lone pine Golf Course. Don McKush addressed the Council with Course regard to his request for a special referendum. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the number of liquor licenses the City should request on the referendum and other issues regarding liquor licenses in general. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED REFERENDUM QUESTION ON THE BALLOT ELECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS: BY SCOTT, TO PLACE THE Liq. FOR THE NOVEMBER 8 GENERAL Referendum Lone Pine "SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL BE ALLOWED TO ISSUE TWO 'ON-SALE' LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF INTOXICATING RETAIL IN EXCESS OF THE NUMBER PERMITTED BY LAW?" ADDITIONAL REferendum LIQUOR AT Langauage for Liq. Lie. Req Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. Mayor Andren called the Public Hearing on Continuation of the PH 1989 Municipal Budget to order at 8:45 p.m. City Manager Unmacht Con~.. reviewed the items which the City Council had requested Staff Munlclpal research and report on at the September 19 Council Meeting. Budget Unmacht presented survey information and other data on police manpower. 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 19, 1988 Hiring The following residents spoke in favor of hiring an additional Police patrol officer, either as soon as possible or on January 1, Officer 1989: Brad Ward 5395 Brooks Circle Katie Halberg 5215 Candy Cove Trail (Ms. Halberg submitted 92 signed letters from residents who were also in favor of hiring an additional patrol officer.) The letters have been submitted into the record and will be on file at City Hall. Ms. Halberg also had submitted an additional letter which has also been placed into the record. The names of those submitting the 92 letters is on file in the City Manager's office. Bob Miller 14359 Waters edge Trail N.E. Mayor Andren gave a brief summary of research she had completed on accident statistics for Highway 13 and the number of police officers and civilian employees employed by the City of Prior Lake. Discussion followed with regard to methods of funding for a new patrol officer and clerical help. Councilmember White stated that he would be corning back to the Council with some proposals for additional solutions to this issue after he has compiled all the information. Councilmember Scott suggested that a secretary be hired as soon as possible and then equate the impact this person would have on relieving patrol officers for more outside duty. Councilmember Fitzgerald made a detailed four part recommendation to the Council. The essence of the recommendation was to hire a secretary as soon as possible and develop a means of assessing future needs of the Police Department before hiring a new person. Letters from the following people were entered into the record on this issue Linda Blaisdell Katie Halberg Ginny Stack Further discussion followed regarding a hire date for the proposed additional patrolman. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY ANDREN, THAT THE 1989 BUDGET AS PROPOSED BE AMENDED TO ALLOW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL PATROL OFFICER STARTING JANUARY 1, 1989, AND THAT THE SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THIS BE EITHER THE CONTINGENCY FUND AS PRESENTLY PROPOSED OR SUCH OTHER SOURCE AS THE CITY MANAGER MAY DETERMINE PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 1988. 1989 Budget Amendment for Added Police Help 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 19, 1988 Councilmember Scott added the following Amendment: MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, THAT PARTICULAR POSITION BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE COUNCIL VERIFICATION TO GIVE COUNCIL A CHANCE TO SEE THE IMPACT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE HAS ON THE PATROL POSITION TO ASCERTAIN IF NEED IS STILL THERE FOR AN ADDITIONAL PATROL OFFICER TO HIRED. THIS FOR THE THE BE Additional discussion followed regarding the merits of the amendment. Upon a vote taken, nays by Andren, Larson, White and ayes by Scott and Fitzgerald. The amendment motion failed. Discussion followed on the main question. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Discussion followed on when the part time clerical employee would start. Impact of Part. Police Officer MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADJOURN THE HEARING. PUBLIC iJ PHAdjournec Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE HIRING THE PART TIME CLERICAL EMPLOYEE IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. The next order of business was Consider School District Fee Proposals. City Manager Unmacht presented the two issues under consideration as follows: (1) Three year paYment schedule for water access charge, water tower charge and acreage charge, and (2) Waiver of Park Support Fee. Greg Mead, 5795 Shannon Trail, Business Affairs Director for the School District, addressed the Council and requested that they approve waiver of the park support fee. Discussion followed regarding charges to the City for use of the School Building and hours of availability of the sports facilities. A variety of issues were also discussed with regard to the park support fee waiver. 5 Approve Part Time Clerical for Police Dept. Minutes of the Prior Lake city council September 19, 1988 MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE 3 Yr THREE YEAR PAYMENT SCHEDULE AS PROPOSED BY STAFF, AND AGREED UPON Payment BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WITH ANNUAL PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS OF $48,700 Schedule AND AN 8% INTEREST CHARGE ON THE REMAINING BALANCE, WITH ALL Approved PAYMENTS DUE ON OCTOBER 1 OF EACH YEAR. for School Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO DIRECT STAFF TO Park FURTHER DISCUSS THE PARK SUPPORT FEE WAIVER WITH THE ELECTED OR Support APPOINTED OFFICIALS WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND RETURN WITH Waiver MORE INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIFICITY OF AGREEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF THE FACILITIES IN WRITTEN FORM BEFORE WE CONSIDER FINAL ACTION ON THE WAIVER OF PARK SUPPORT FEE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider HRA Cooperation Agreement For MUlti-Family Housing Acquisition Project. City Manager Unmacht introduced Bill Jaffa, Executive Director of the Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, who presented the process by which the HRA planned to purchase three quad homes on Franklin Trail for the purpose of low to moderate income housing. Discussion followed regarding low/moderate income housing for citizens in Prior Lake. John Winker, from Miller and Schroeder, discussed rent levels, debt service, taxes, vacancy and vacancy percentages and how it affected the City. Discussion followed regarding researching the issue in depth. Council concurred that this issue should be tabled for further discussion and directed Staff to return with information on low/moderate income housing available in the city, comparisons of mandated housing and the impact of this on the City of Prior Lake. The issue will be placed on the October 17, 1988 Agenda. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO CONTINUE THE HRA DISCUSSION ON THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S REQUEST Coop. TO THE CITY TO SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR LOW/MODERATE Agreement INCOME HOUSING IN PRIOR LAKE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Further Discussion on Composting. Composting Parks and Recreation Director Mangan presented details on research he had conducted with regard to the city of Prior Lake operating a compost site. Charlie Henkels, owner of Prior Lake Sanitation, discussed some of the problems associated with a composting site. Both Mangan and Henkels suggested that the City wait until Scott County has initiated a plan in which the City 6 Minutes of the Prior Lake City council September 19, 1988 could participate. This plan is now in Scott County Waste Management Officials. Council concurred that a decision on postponed until the County has initiated a the planning stage by Discussion followed. composting should be plan. The next order of business was Consider Downtown Overlay Project. Due to the lateness of the hour and the length of time this issue will take to discuss, Council concurred that this issue should be tabled until October 3, 1988. Downtown Overlay Project Discussion Under Other Business the following issues were discussed: City Engineer Anderson briefly discussed details of the Fish Fish Point Point Road Intersection Cooperative Agreement and MnDOT Coop. Agr Discussion funding. Costs to the City, State Aid cost and local cost were discussed. Anderson stated that he would make further efforts to pinpoint the costs and get back to the Council with written figures. Discussion followed on bid opening and when the bids would be let on this project. City Engineer Anderson sprinkling systems at the parking lot curbside area Cost for the sprinkling discussed. discussed the implementation of new pumphouse site, the Library and the front lawn by City Hall. systems, including seeding, was MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE INSTALLATION OF A SPRINKLING SYSTEM FOR THE PUMPHOUSE IN AMOUNT OF $2,624. THE Sprinkling THE System forWell Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF A SPRINKLING SYSTEM FOR THE CITY HALL AND LIBRARY PARKING LOT AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,043. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White, nay by Larson, the motion carried. (Councilmember Larson immediately after the vote and prior to adjourning instructed the Recording Secretary to change his vote to aye, thus the motion was passed unanimously.) Sprinkling System for City Hall & Library City Manager Unmacht briefly discussed complaints regarding the recent outdoor concert held by the B & D Bar. Unmacht also reported on the status of willow Lane completion and a pending meeting with himself, Tom Steffans and Cy Kruse to discuss the issue. Mayor Andren stated that new microphones needed to be installed as soon as possible. A brief discussion followed. 7 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council September 19, 1988 The next Council meeting will be Monday, October 3, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:33 p.m. by general consent of the Council. "J~ " ~ :' /1ULIJ ~, tkJf David J. Unmacht c;i;ty Manager v Dee Birch Recording Secretary 8