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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120588 Regular CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 1988 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, December 5, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, City Planner Graser, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan and Acting City Attorney Sherri Ulland. Councilmember Larson was out of town. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the November 21, 1988 meeting were reviewed by Minutes Council. The next order of business was consideration of the Consent Agenda as follows: a) b) c) Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of 88-63 Consider Approval to Landscaping and Lighting Invoices Celebrate Minnesota Resolution RS 8863 Authorize Preparation of CSAH 21 Plans for CSAH 21 lighting city Manager Unmacht requested that Item (c) be removed for discussion. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (b). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was General Update on Public Access Research. City Manager Unmacht gave a brief summary on the Public background of this issue. Parks Director Mangan discussed his Access conversations with the Hennepin Regional Parks Board representatives and stated that the Board will be meeting on December 14, at which time the feasibility of having a public access located in the Regional Park area will be discussed. Mangan also updated Council on the status of the Sand Point Beach Access progress. General discussion occurred. APPROVE THE Consent Agenda and White, (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council December 5, 1988 Mayor Andren read a letter from the Sportsman's Club in favor of the Sand Point Beach access and requested it be entered into the Record. The next order or business was General Update on Beach Lane Title Opinion. City Manager Unmacht reviewed the reasons for bringing this issue to the Council. The following residents in the area spoke in favor of controlling access to Beach Lane, especially during the winter months: David Nystrom 14256 NE Shady Beach Trail Wayne Svenby 14248 Shady Beach Trail Sportsman's Club representative, Paul Ries, stated that the Sportsman's Club has provided trash containers for Beach Lane which they collect every two weeks in an attempt to keep the area clean. Discussion followed regarding the problem of littering, maintenance of the area and other problems encountered at the area, and whether or not it should be a public or a private access. Council concurred that additional research by the City Attorney is necessary on the title and proper ownership of the property. Further discussion followed with regard to legal questions and the possibility of the neighbors purchasing the property. Council concurred that the access should be closed for now, and directed Staff to erect a sign to indicate that there is an access located at Sand Point Beach. Council concurred that it was enough of a nuisance, health and safety concern to close Beach Lane. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, THAT THE CITY SHOULD TAKE OVER THE ROAD AND CONTROL THE ACCESS BY WAY OF A BARRIER BECAUSE OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUISANCE CONCERNS. ALSO A APPROPRIATE SIGNS WOULD BE PLACED AT THE HEAD OF THE TRAIL INDICATING THE ACCESS AT SAND POINT BEACH IS OPEN AND STAFF TO MONITOR THE ACCESS AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL WITHIN 60 DAYS WITH A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. Councilmember white invited the Sportsman's Club to submit any pertinent comments on this matter to the Council within 60 days. Discussion followed on methods of closing off the trail. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m. 2 Sport'sman' Club Letter Beach Lane Title Motion Access Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council December 5, 1988 The next order of business was Consider Results of North Shore Oaks Area Septic System Study. Consultant Michael Rutten reported the results of his findings North Sh during the Stud~. Water well test, dye test into the septic tank field, soil borlngs and percolation tests were performed. Rutten Perc Test stated that only one well failed a test and the family was informed immediately of the results. Building Inspector Staber answered questions and further explained the tests. Discussion followed. Council instructed staff to present the findings to the neighborhood and, depending upon the weather, consult with Council to ascertain whether Staff should conduct further dye testing in the problem areas in the Spring. The next order of business was the continuation of a Public PH Hearing on Abbreviated Plat in Bluff Heights Second Addition. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m. City Planner Graser presented details and a map of the area for Bluff discussion. Discussion followed regarding easement, water Heights drainage and the water management plan. A question was brought up as to whether Council was being asked to approve a concept desi~n or a preliminary plat. Concerns were also expressed over posslble problems with the twin access to Franklin Trail. John Edmund, En~ineer for the developer, answered questions for the Council. D1Scussion followed. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONTINGENCIES: Motion Bluff 1. A SCHEMATIC WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BE GIVEN TO STAFF. Heights Prel 2. A STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN TO EITHER INCLUDE A STORM Platt SEWER OR GRADED AND SODDED SWALE. 3. DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AND DESIGN DETAILS OF STORM WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 4. AN EROSION CONTROL PLAN 5. SCHEMATIC PLAN OF SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. CONSTRUCTION IN Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, THAT THE PRECEDING Motion MOTION IN NO WAY CONSTITUTES AN APPROVAL OF THE APPLICANT'S SITE Site Plan PLAN, AND THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED TO ASK THE COUNTY TO EVALUATE A approval SINGLE ACCESS VERSUS A TWIN ACCESS FOR FRANKLIN TRAIL. Franklin Trail Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott, nay by Access White, the motion carried. 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council December 5, 1988 MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC Adjourn HEARING. PH Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Subdivision Amendment to Section 6-1-3 (Ordinance 88-23). Ordinance Sub Ord. Amend City Planner Graser presented an overhead of the Administrative Sec 6-1-3 Land Division for Council comment. Discussion followed and Ord. 88-23 changes were suggested. Staff was directed to make changes and put on the Consent Agenda for the next Council Meeting. The next order of business was Discuss 1989 Workshop Topics. City Manager Unmacht discussed possible dates for the Workshop and asked Council to be thinking about topics, facilitators, etc. Council suggested a few topics and concurred that Don Salverda should be ~iven an opportunity to lead the discussion providing he feels he lS qualified to the topics suggested. The next order of business was Consider 1988 City Manager Review Process. Several suggestions were made with regard to the method C.M: of evaluation, and changes were suggested in the evaluation Rev1ew form. Process '89 CC Workshop MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPOINT ANDREN AND COUNCILMEMBER LARSON TO THE REVIEW COMMITTEE. MAYOR . Mot1on Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was discussion of Consent Agenda Item (c) Consider Approval to Authorize Preparation of Landscaping Consent and Lighting Plans for CSAH 21. City Manager Unmacht reviewed Agenda (C) details regarding the landscaping plan and why only two bids forLandscaping the work were considered. A short discussion followed. & Lighting CSAH 21 CONSENT MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM (c). Motion Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Under Other Business the following items were discussed: City Manager Unmacht handed out an article on insurance. hea 1 th Health Ins. City Manager Unmacht announced that the Police Department had Crime received a Crime Prevention Grant of $2,000 due to the Prevention efforts of Officer Dennis Leff. Grant 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council December 5, 1988 city Manager Unmacht announced that the Affirmative Action Affirm Plan had been completed and was being sent to the Minnesota Action Department of Human Rights Department for review. A brief update on the status of Reed's Island was given by Reed's city Manager Unmacht. General consensus of the Council was Island to have the decision of the Planning Commission reviewed by the Council, based upon the previous decision of the Council and the number of development issues related to the use of the island which have yet to be addressed. staff presented a brief update on the proposed by Scottland Builders. development Update Scottbldrs Consideration of the Watershed Board Vacancy Process was discussed by Council. City Manager Unmacht requested Watershed direction from the Council on what procedures Staff should Board follow with regard to recruiting persons from Prior Lake to Vacancy fill the position. Council concurred that the previous applicants should be contacted and also a news article requesting volunteers should be published in the Prior Lake American. The next Council meeting will be Monday, December 19, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. by general consent of the Council. 'f.~ avid J. Unmacht ity Manager Dee Birch Recording Secretary 5