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Home My WebLink About051887 Regular CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ~ MINUl'ES OF '!HE CITY COUNCIL May 18, 1987 The Caruoon Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Morrlay, May 18, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilrrenbers Fitzgerald, Larson, City Manager Unmacht, City Engineer Anderson, and City Attorney Kessel. Councilrrenbers Scott and White were absent. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the May 5, 1987 neeting were reviewed by Council. MYrION MADE BY LARSCN, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPRCNE '!HE MINUl'ES AS Minutes SUBMITI'ED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and Larson, the motion passed unanimously. Next order of business was the Consent Agenda which consisted of the following items: a) Sale of City Vehicles b) Invoices to be Paid c) Treasurer's Report d) Monthly Building Permit Report e) Monthly Dog Catcher's Report f) Monthly Police Report g) Joint School Board/City Council Meeting - July 13, 1987 h) Authorization for Equipnent Certificate Plans and Specs. i) Reappointment of Planning Canmission Members j) Adopt Resolution 87-26 - Excluding City Manager from PERA Ccn;mt AgInia lImices TNlsurersR Bl<g.Pennit Dog Catcher Police Rept Sclrol HI) Mt F.qtip.Certif . PlaJ..Ccmn. RES 87-'lh Staff was advised of a discrepancy in the Police Report on the number of burglaries reported for the month, the correct number is 8 not 82. There being no request to remove any item from the list for discussion, the Consent Agerrla was approved as follows: IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SOCONDED BY LARsrn, TO APPRCNE '!HE mNSENT AGENDt\ rAApprovro ITEMS AS SUBMITTED WIlli CORRECrION TO OOLI<~ REOORI' AS INDICATED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and Larson, the motion passed unanimously. (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 MINUl'ES OF '!lIE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 1987 The next order of business was consideration of Resolution 87-27 COII\J'lEnding Boy Scout Troop 331 for acquiring and planting 400 pine seedlings in Lakefront Park to COI1Ul'emorate Arbor Day, 1987. Mayor Andren then read the Resolution in its entirety. ID'!'ION MADE BY LARSCN, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROilE RESCLUI'ION 87-27 l$J-2] CDMMENDIOO BOY SCOUT TROOP 33l. Aj:provej Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and Larson, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Andren then presented the ReSOlution, along with a paper weight imprinted with the City logo, to Scoutmaster Nordmeyer as an indication of the Council's appreciation for the Troop's civic errleavors. City Lapel Pins for the Troop Leaders, and a signed copy of the Resolution will be sent to Scoutmaster Nordmeyer for distribution to each member of the Troop and their Leaders. The next order of business was a continuation of Carriage Hill Road public hearing. Mayor Andren called the public hearing to order at 7:45 p.m. ID'!'ION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSCN, TO APPRaTE POSTPONEMENT OF '!HE CARRIAGE HILL ROAD PUBLIC HEARING UNl'IL 8:00 P.M. JUNE 1, 1987. CR. Raid IWing Pmt}xlnErl Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and Larson, the motion passed unanimously. It was noted for the record that owners of the property abuting the proposed Carriage Hill Road project had been notified of the public hearing postponement to June 1, 1987. The next order of business was consideration of the formation of an Assessment Policy Review Conunittee. City Manager Unmacht surmnarized sane of the policies this committee will be researching and defining for a complete Assessment Procedure. Staff requested Council's approval of the formation of an Assessment Policy Review Conunittee to consist of one Council Member, City Manager, City Engineer, Finance Director, private Engineer!Developer, and two citizens of Prior Lake. Discussion followed. Councilrrember Larson suggested the name of Mike Felix as a possible citizen candidate. Council then advised City Manager Unmacht to proceed with the formation of the Policy Review Committee. The next order of business was recOIllIllendation for filling the Prior Lake _ Spring Lake Watershed Board vacancy created by the death of Cleve Mickley. City Manager Unmacht presented information relating to the nomination for a replacement. Andrew Franklin and David Wade were present to express their interest in serving on the Board. Mr. Don Benson, a member of the Prior Lake - 2 MINUTES OF '!HE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 1987 Spring Lake Watershed Board, discussed the qualifications the Board desired in a candidate, such as comprehension of the grant application procedures, experience in working on the 509 Report and familiarity with the activities and goals of the Watershed Board. Mr. Benson stated Richard Heinz who had served on the 509 study was also interested in serving on the Board. Mark StrOIlMall, Canmissioner of the Scott County Board, spoke to the Council and requested they submit the names of candidates as soon as possible. Discussion follCMed. IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LAR.SCN, TO OOTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FRGt MR. WADE AND MR. HEINZ, AND CONSIDER APPRCNAL OF A ~TION AT '!HE JUNE 1, 1987 COUNCIL MEETING. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and Larson, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was consideration of the report on the Prior Lake Water Systan which included results of the Water Treatment Survey, Feasibility study of Well and Water Tower, the 1987 Water Systan Report and consideration of Consul ting Engineer Proposals. City Manager Urunacht sUlIUllarized all four reports, noting the percentage of resporrlents to the Water Treatment Survey (33%), and other factual information on the issues. City Engineer Anderson reviewed the survey and gave cost estimates of both the Well and Water Tower projects. staff is requesting approval from Council to solicit proposals from outside Engineering Consulting firms for the work on the well and water tCMer due to the technical nature and extensive work necessary to complete the projects. Discussion follCMed on annual connection fees, and assessment methods. IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSCN, TO APPRCNE RESCLUI'ION 87-24 RECEIVING FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT ON PROJECl' 87-12 (ELE.VATED WATER STORAGE TANIO AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS. RS8 7-24 Feasilil. Rept. en Water St. Tank Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and Larson, the motion passed unanimously. IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY I..ARSCN, TO APPRCNE RESCLUI'ION 87-25 RS87-25 RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT ON PROJECl' 87-13 (WELL) AND PRQJECl' 87-16 (PUMP AND I\mp & PUMP HOOSE) AND ORDERING IMPROIJEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS. Plmp Jbuse Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and Larson, the motion passed unanimoUSly. Further discussion was held on submitting proposals for the selection of an outside Engineering Consulting Firm. Council directed Staff to research and select a firm for consideration. City Manager Urunacht handed out Notes and Updates along with an invitation to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Annual Meeting to be held on May 28th. 3 MINUrES OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 1987 City Engineer Anderson stated the City has received a ~tition to pave Center Road and Line Road and it will apt:ear on the agenda sanetine in June. The next Council rreeting will be Monday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. by general consent of the Council. 1: tI~ avid J. Unmacht City Manager Dee Birch Recording Secretary 4