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Home My WebLink About042087 Regular CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ~ MINUTES OF '!HE CITY COUNCIL April 20, 1987 The CarlIIDn Council of the City of Pr ior Lake met in regular session on Monday, April 20, 1987 at 7: 30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilnanbers Fitzgerald, Larson, Soott, White, City Manager McGuire, City Engineer Anderson, City Planner Graser, Assistant City Planner Garross, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, City Finance Director Teschner, Assistant City Manager/Econanic Developnent Director Urunacht, 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 April 6, 1987 :rreeting were reviewed by Council. The following amerrlments were made to the minutes: Page 2, Paragraph 1, Sentence 4: Springlake RegiOnal Park should be changed to read: "Spring Lake Regional Park". Page 2, Paragraph 1, Sentence 7: after the word departure -- "would revert" should be changed to "might have to revert". Page 2, Paragraph 10, It was agreed that the following should be included in the motion instead of being a separate addition: "'!HAT COUNCIL APPRCNAL OF AMENDMENT IS Nor IN EFFECl' UNl'IL '!HE APPROVAL FRCM HENNEPIN PARK DISTRICl'/SPRING LAKE REGIONAL PARK HAS BEEN FORMALIZED" Page 4, Paragraph 6, Upon a vote taken --" Andren abstained" was an error of the Recording Secretary, it should read:" Andren voted nay" Page 5, Paragraph 2, Council agreed to amend the following motion: "K)TION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOT!', TO APPROVE 'lHE SPLIT ON '!HE CONDITION '!HAT NO ADDITIONAL BUILDIOO PERMIT BE ALIavED FOR '!HIS INDIVIDUAL PIECE OF PROPER'lY" Be amerrled to read as fol1CMS: ( "l-DTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOT!', TO APPROVE 'lHE SPLIT ON) '!HE CONDITION '!HAT NO ADDITIONAL BUILDIOO PERMIT BE ALra-m:> FOR '!HE SPLIT OFF SEXJl'ION UNLESS CDMBINED WI'lH Im' 8. MJTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE '!HE MINUI'ES WI'!H Minutes CORRECl'IONS AND AMENDMENI'S AS NOl'ED. Approval (612) 447.4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 MINUTES OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 1987 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next itan on the ageooa was consideration of the Consent Ageooa. Mayor Andren requested itan (b) be ranoved for discussion under Section 8 - other Business. MJTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSCN, TO APPROVE '!HE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Coosmt WI'!H '!HE EXCEPTION OF ITEM (b). Agtn)a Approval Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unaniIOOusly. The next itan was to be the public hearing for Agnes Weiland street vacation,Agnes WeilaJ however, because posted starting time was 7: 45 the Council elected to hear Mr .Street Corrigan of Canterbury Downs (It an 5 on the Ageooa) who gave a brief Vacatirn presentation of Canterbury Down's transportation plan on alleviating traffic Approved congestion specifically on roads leading either directly or indirectly to the track. Mayor Andren called the Public Hearing to order at 7:45 p.m. to consider the Public Agnes Weiland street Vacation on part of Kneafsey street. She then read for Hmring the record the Public Hearing notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake Arrerican for on r-Dnday, Apr il 13 and Monday, Apr il 20, 1987. The tape will be kept on file Agpes in the Office of the City Manager as the official record of the hearing. Weilarrl Assistant City Planner Garross presented details of the request, including a map " of the area showing Minnegasco and Minnesota Valley Electric utility lines within the site. Discussion followed. " K>TION MADE BY LARSCN, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPRaTE '!HE VACATION ON PART OF =~ KNEAFSEY'S STREEl' SUBJECT TO '!HE FOLIaVING CONDITIONS: Approved '!HELEN'S l. A PERPETUAL DRIVEWAY EASEMENT BE GRANTED FOR r.ar 4, BLOCK 1, FIRSI' ADDITION. 2. APPLICANT AGREE TO PRO/IDE TO '!HE CITY WI'!HIN ONE YEAR OF '!HE VACATION APPROiTAL DATE '!HE NECESSARY UI'ILI'IY EASEMENTS AND WRITI'EN DOCUMENTATION STATJN; '!HE EASEMENTS HAVE BEEN GRANTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The public hearing was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next itan on the ageooa was consideration of Island View 5th final plat approval and Developer's Agreanent. City Planner Graser reviewed the events prior to the preliminary plat approval on February 23, 1987, and noted the contingencies to be met before final plat approval. 2 MINUI'ES OF '!HE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 1987 The Develo:r:er's attorney, Linda Fisher, was present to answer questions. Discussion followed. IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSCN, TO APPROVE '!HE FINAL PLAT OF Isliurl ISLAND VIEW 5'!H ADDITION CDNrINGENT UOON '!HE FOLIffiING STIPUIATIONS: View 5th Final 1. '!HE DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BE IMPLEMENTED. Plat Appro1 2. '!HE CITY ACCEPT '!HE BARTOO-ASOIMAN SlUDY AS FAcr, AND CONCLIDE '!HE FEDERAL AND STATE HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS ARE Nor BEING VIOLATED BY FUTURE TRAFFIC FRG1 THESE DEVELOPMENTS. 3. ACCEPT THE PARK DEDICATION OF ISLAND VIEW 5'!H ADDITION AS INDICATED ON '!HE PLAT, AND ACCEPT OUTLOT A OF ISLAND VIEW 4'!H ADDITION AS A GIFT FREE OF ALL ENaJMBERENCES. 4. '!HAT '!HE CONDITIONAL USE FOR BACKLOT ACCESS FOR 21 IDTS ONLY IN ISLAND VIEW 5'!H ADDITION BE GRANTED OVER aJ'l'WT A, SUBJECl' TO ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION FRG1 SHERIFF'S DEFT ON '!HE RmUIRED OOCK PERMIT. 5. A 20 FOOl' VARIANCE BE GRANTED FOR LOTS 2, 3, 4, AND 5, BLOCK 2, ISLAND VIEW 5'!H ADDITION. 6. '!HAT FINAL PLAT APPROVAL BE CDNTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF '!HE CITY A'lTORNEY'S OPINION AS TO WHE'!HER OR Nor '!HE ENVIROOMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEEl' IS NECESSARY, AND IF IT IS NECESSARY, '!HEN '!HE EAW BE PREPARED AND PROPER APPROVAL BE OBTAINED. 7. '!HAT ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP BE LIMITED TO '!HE 21 IDTS IN ISLAND VIEW 5'!H ADDITION, AND ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS BE IN COMPLIANCE WI'!H '!HE FINAL OOCUMENTS AS SUBMI'I'l'ID. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Further discussion on the Developer's Agreement followed. IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSCN, TO APPROVE '!HE DEVELOPER'S Isliurl AGREEMENT FOR ISLAND VIEW 5'!H ADDITION SUBJECl' TO LINE ITEM NO.4 ON EXHIBIT A View 5th BEING DELETED AS A CRIDIT, WI'!H '!HE UNDERSTANDIliG '!HAT '!HIS AREA OF DISQJSSION Developer WILL BE SamDULED FOR A CDUNCIL MEEl'ING IN MAY. IF IT IS DETERMINED sum rnEDIT Agrerne1t IS APPROPRIATE, ISLAND VIEW 5'!H WILL RECEIVE '!HE ASSESSMENT CREDITS, AND '!HE Approvro MANAGER AND MAYOR'S SIGNA'lURE ON '!HE DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WILL BE AUTHORIZED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. 3 MINUI'ES OF '!HE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 1987 A five minute recess was called at 8:55. A public hearing on the capital Improvement ProgrClll was called to order at 9:10 p.m. by Mayor Andren. City Manager McGuire and Finance Director Teschner reviewed the capital CIP Improvement Plan. Discussion followed. Staff was asked to clarify areas of the Review report and minor changes were suggested by Councilrrembers. 1fJ37-1991 IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCDTr, TO ACCEPT '!HE 1987-1991 CAPITAL CIP IMPROVEMENT PRCX;RAM AS REPORl'ED. Approval Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unaniroously. The next item on the agerrla was a report by Councilrrember Fitzgerald, Chairman of the Interview Canmittee for the position of City Manager. Discussion followed. IDTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE 'IHE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT lJmBcht BE'lWEffi DAVID UNMACHT AND THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE. Elnploymmt Agreme1t Scott, and White, the Approved Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, motion passed unaniroously. City Manager McGuire suggested that the Councilnernbers consider Section 8 of the Agreement covering meal expenses, and Section 10 covering club membership. Discussion followed. IDTION MADE BY SCDTr, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE EXPENDI'lURES FOR CIVIC Civic CLUB MEMBERSHIPS FOR '!HE RDrARY CLUB, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND AMERICAN SOCIETY Club OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION EFFEGrIVE MAY 1, 1987. Mmbership Approved Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. IDTION MADE BY LARSON, SEOONDID BY WHITE TO AU'IHORIZE 'IHE REIMBURSE701ENT OF ALLcity:&p. NCN--AIJ'I'CM)BILE RELATED EXPENDI'lURES INOJRREI> IN CDNNEcrION WI'IH CITY BUSINESS. _~....l.._ R=mJW~~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, theApprovcl fo motion passed unaniroously. (J.f The next item on the agerrla was Consent Agerrla Item (b) - Invoices to be paid April 21, 1987. Discussion followed regarding the amount designated as fees for Almac Inc. The A1nac,Inc. fee as shown was $40,377.47. '!be figure was corrected by City Manager McGuire . to $35,732.17. '!be other item on the list was a brief discussion of theInvOlces experrliture to Scottlarrl Companies for Utilities Credit of $18,200.00. Mayor Andren stated since she had voted no on the motion to approve the credit, she chose not to authorize this expenditure. 4 MINUI'ES OF '!HE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 1987 IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY Sro:rr, AMENDED FOR PAYMENT. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Andren. '!he motion carried. TO APPROVE '!HE INVOICES N3 Invoices Approval Scott, and White, nay by The next item on the agenda was consideration of The Scott County Admissions Tax. City Manager McGuire read a letter fran Brandt Richardson, Deputy Administrator of Scott County, requesting the Council's support for a proposed admissions tax on major amusement facilities within Scott County. The letter also requested they show their support by submitting a resolution in conjunction with the County to the State LegiSlators. Mr. Fred Corrigan of Canterbury Downs Race Track spoke in support of the admission tax, but pointed out sane areas of concern to be considered, and how this bill would affect the County Road 18 -- Bloanington Ferry Bridge funding. He also suggested that Shako~e, savage and Prior Lake meet together to discuss a joint approach to future entertainment facilities and how to most effectively sol ve the problems such as highways, SAC charges, tax increment financing, etc. Discussion followed. MJTION MADE BY LARSCN, SECONDED BY WHITE , TO APPRaTE A RESCLurION ENOORSING '!HE Resolutioo CONCEPl' OF AN ADMISSIONS TAX WHIOI WOOLD BE PAID INTO A FUND DESIGNATED Approving STRICl'LY FOR '!HE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND CONSI'RUCl'ING '!HOSE CDUNl'Y ROADS AND BRIDGES '!HAT EI'IHER DIRECl'LY, OR INDIRECl'LY, CARRY TRAFFIC TO AND FRCM '!HE MAJORConcept of ENTERl'AINMENT FACILITIES WI'!HIN SCOTl' CDUNl'Y. Admissioos Tax Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. '!he next item on the agerrla was a report by Assistant City Manager Dave Urunacht on the status of the Health Care Center Project. He reviewed the latest efforts of Jack Nugent and staff in getting the proposal introduced for consideration by the State Legislators. '!he Legislators rejected the project, however, Mr Nugent and City of Prior Lake officials plan to analyze their efforts and strategies, and attempt to have it introduced again to the Legislators in 1988. Jack Nugent thanked the Council and staff for their support on the project. The next item on the agenda was other Business. City Manager McGuire summarized the progress made over the past 14 years and expressed his gIlatitude to those with whan he had worked. Mayor Andren expressed appreciation on behalf of herself and the Council. Assistant City Manager Unmacht read a resolution fran the Econanic Developnent Committee cornnerrling McGuire for his excellent efforts on behalf of the Canmittee and exterrled their good wishes for success in his new position. Council then discussed the condition of the City park on Fish Point Road. Council directed Staff to prepare a resolution comrrending the residents on Fish Point Road for cleaning up the park. 5 MINUI'ES OF '!HE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 1987 COuncil then discussed having staff prepare a resolution COIIIIl'eooing City Manager McGuire. MJTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SEX))NDED BY SCD'IT, TO INsrnucr STAFF TO PREPARE A RESCLUI'ION mMMENDIN3 CITY MANAGER M<X;UIRE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next itan on the ageooa under other Business was a report by Assistant City Manager Urunacht who presented copies of the new Prior Lake City Brochure to the Councilnanbers. Copies are available at City Hall. The position for the Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director position will appear in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune and Prior Lake American over the next two weeks and closing of applications will occur on May 15. Next itan for consideration under other Business was a request for a Temporary Eeer License permitting the Prior Lake Jaycees to sell beer at the Prior Lake SOftball League Tournaments games. MJTION MADE BY LARSOO, SEX))NDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY BEER LICENSE Temp. FOR '!HE PRIOR LAKE JAYCEES FOR '!HE DATES OF MAY 2, 3, 30, 31, JUNE 20 AND 21, Beer licen 1987. for Jaycees Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. City Engineer Anderson reported on the status of several assessment ap{:eals, judgments, etc. related to North Shore Project #82-3 and Cates Street Project #86-42. MJTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSOO, TO APPROVE ADJaJRNMENT OF '!HE MEETING ~ting AT 10: 55 P.M. TO AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MEEl'ING. adjourned Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next Council meeting will be Moooay, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Andren left the meeting. The Attorney/Client Meeting was called to order at 11: 00 p.m. by Councilnanber Attn/Clien Fitzgerald, those present were Councilnembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, ~ting City Manager McGuire, Assistant City Manager Urunacht, City Engineer Anderson, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Dee Birch. Michael A. McGui re City Manager Dee Birch Recording Secretary