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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110788 Regular CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ~ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL November 7, 1988 The Common Council of the city of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, November 7, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Acting Mayor Larson, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director Schmudlach, and City Attorney Kessel. Mayor Andren was absent due to illness. Acting Mayor Larson called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the October 17, 1988 meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE Minutes MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was consideration of the Consent Agenda as follows: a) b) c) d) Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid Consider Approval of Resolution 88-56, a Resolution Appreciation to Five Hawks School Consider Approval of Resolution 88-57, a Resolution Appreciation to Assembly of God Church Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Invoices of RS8856 Five Hawk of Rs88S7 Asem God F&R Rept MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT Consent AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (d). Agenda Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council November 7, 1988 The next order of business was Consider Appeal of Planning Commission action on Marvin Deutsch Lot Area Variance. Builder, Marvin Deutsch presented plans of a proposed single family dwelling to be constructed on Lot 34 of Boudin's Manor. Mary Ellen Wells, Chairman of the Planning Commission, was present to discuss the Planning Commission decision. The following residents were present to express opposition to the granting of the variance or the construction of a home on the lot. Dave Moran 14408 Watersedge Trail Mark Hyland 14299 Watersedge Trail NE Robert Walters l4407 Watersedge Trail Rolland Gronholz 14412 Watersedge Trail Nine letters from residents were also entered into the record. These letters are on file in the City Planner's office. Former pro~erty owners of Lot 34 addressed the Council in favor of the varlance and home construction on the lot. Discussion followed with regard to the Shoreland Management Ordinance in relation to this issue. Also discussed were adjoining lot sizes, market valuation of homes in the neighborhood, legal ramifications to the City should the variance be denied, and other options the neighbors and Deutsch had with respect to this lot. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO UPHOLD THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING MARVIN DEUTSCH'S VARIANCE REQUEST ON LOT 34 IN BOUDIN'S MANOR. Marvin Deutsch VariaNCE Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider "Celebrate Minnesota Celebrate 1990-1991 Centennial Plan of Action." Assistant City Manager Minnesota Schmudlach briefly discussed pertinent aspects of this project which included: establishing a volunteer task force to oversee the details, and the pursuit of grant money to fund the project. Three possible projects discussed for consideration were: a gazebo at Lake Front Park, landscaping in front of City Hall, and landscaping of County Road 21 and Main Street intersection. Dave Miller, EDC member, was present to answer questions. Councilmember White suggested Staff discuss the project with Steffan Tanner and perhaps coordinate the grant funding requests. 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council November 7, 1988 MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO DIRECT STAFF TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE FOR THE "CELEBRATE MINNESOTA 1990-1991 CENTENNIAL". Celebrate Minnesota Task Force Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Under Other Business the following issues were discussed: City Manager Unmacht gave an update on the Duluth Avenue four-plex property acquisition process. Council discussion occurred on the Duluth Avenue MSAS Project and property acquisition methods. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE MILBRATH/BROWN FOUR-PLEX PROPERTY ON DULUTH AVENUE. FourPlex on Duluth Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitz~erald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanlmously. city Manager Unmacht announced meeting dates for the LMC policy Adoption Meeting, and MWCC Breakfast Meeting. A picture of Prior Lake Stakes Day presented by city Manager Unmacht for Hall. race winner was display in city A letter from Star Cablevision Regional Manager, Rich penkert was read which addressed a problem a citizen had encountered. According to Mr. Penkert the problem has been solved. A Planning Commission reference guide was distributed to the Councilmembers. A resignation from Economic Develo~ment Committee member, Don Schussler, was distrlbuted to all Councilmembers. Staff announced that the Bill Henning/Titus II oral argument is to be held on December 7, 1988 at 10:30 A.M., in the Appellate Court in st. Paul, Minnesota. City Manager Unmacht requested Councilmembers on the DNR letter. comments from Review Audio System Proposal was discussed. Council concurred that Staff should solicit proposals on rearranging the Council table, cabinet, etc. before making a firm decision on the audio system. However, should circumstances change and the microphones on loan are picked up then Staff was authorized to proceed with purchase of the system before receiving proposals on remodeling. 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council November 7, 1988 A letter regarding a weed complaint from David Wuellner, President of the Willow Beach Association, was distributed. Discussion followed regarding City Mana~er Unmacht's letter to Councilmembers regarding particlpation in a futures consortium proposed by the ICMA. The next Council meeting will be Monday, November 21, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. by general consent of the Council. , :[11 _~ vid J~cht ity Manager Dee Birch Recording Secretary 4