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Home My WebLink About110689 Regular MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL November 6, 1989 The Common Council of the city of session on Monday, November 6, Council Chambers. Present were Fitzgerald, Larson, and white, city Manager/Economic Development Attorney Nelson. Councilmember funeral in the family. Prior Lake met in regular 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Mayor Andren, Councilmembers City Manager Unmacht, Assistant Director Schmudlach, and City Scott was absent due to a Mayor Andren called the meeting to order, asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance and welcomed the audience. The minutes of the October 16, 1989 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE ~Vud~ OCTOBER 16, 1989 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and white, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as Co~~ follows: a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Jnvoi...c.~ b) Consider Approval of st. Michael's Temporary Beer Permit St. ~i...k~ c) Consider Approval of Deferred Assessment for Parcel Det. A-1&ni: #25-012-003-0. d) Consider Approval of MnDOT Traffic Control Signal 'R589-29 Agreement #66522, Resolution 89-29. /YJNfX)T e) Consider Approval of Establishing Meeting Date to CanVev.M Canvass Ballots. /3aLlotiA MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE CONSENT Co~~ AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (e). A!)-enda Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was continue Discussion on McDonald variance Application. City Manager Unmacht commented briefly on the issue and introduced Steve McDonald who was representing his father, William McDonald. Councilmember Fitzgerald withdrew from ~cf)onal.d 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council November 6, 1989 participation in the discussion but requested the option to take part in future discussions. Primary discussion occurred regarding the question of dividing and conveying the parcel. City Attorney Nelson advised Mr. McDonald that according to Section 10 of the city Zoning Ordinance (Title 6) that the property is described as a metes and bounds parcel which would complicate the conveyance of the property should a structure be built on it before the subdivision. Council discussion also occurred on the acquisition of the parcel and staff's agenda report on this option. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, DIRECTING STAFF TO mcDo~ ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH MR. MCDONALD AND REVIEW ALL OPTIONS N~~~~ AVAILABLE FOR ACQUISITION OF THE PARCEL SOUTH OF QUINCY STREET. Further discussion followed. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, White, nay by Larson the motion carried. Fitzgerald abstained. Table MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON TO TABLE THE DISCUSSION mcDoruUd ON THE VARIANCE UNTIL AFTER A REPORT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM STAFF ON THE RESULTS OF THEIR NEGOTIATIONS WITH MR. MCDONALD. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, White, the motion passed unanimously. Fitzgerald, Larson, Fitzgerald abstained. and The next order of business was Consider Li9Uor License application of LEMJAN, Inc. City Manager Unmacht lntroduced Ray Lemley and Jim Janish, new owners of the Hollywood Inn. Mr. Lemley briefly addressed the Council regarding his request for a liquor license and introduced Mrs. Lemley and Mrs. Janish. A short discussion followed. Mayor Andren asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on the issue. There was no response. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE ~JAN,Jne. INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND SUNDAY INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR Liquo~ Lie. LEMJAN, INC. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO WAIVE THE SURETY ~~N,Jne BOND AS REQUIRED BY CITY ORDINANCE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE STATE ~~~aiVM OF MINNESOTA NO LONGER REQUIRES THIS BOND. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m. The next order of business was City Manager's 1990 Budget Message. 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council November 6, 1989 city Manager Unmacht presented details of the proposed 1990 budget which included overheads of an outline consisting of four parts. A brief discussion followed regarding various aspects of the budget. Unmacht stated that he would be willing to meet individually with each Councilmember to discuss the budget framework in detail prior to the November 20 public hearing. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m. Unmacht handed out a copy of the proposed budget and explained some of the issues. Councilmembers Fitzgerald and White expressed sentiments on portions of the proposed budget. Discussion followed regarding several aspects of the budget. Mayor Andren clarified that the budget would not be changed during discussions with individual Counci1members, but that any changes, deletions or additions would be brought before the entire Council for a final decision. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-28 CERTIFYING INITIAL "PROPOSED" 1990 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE TAX LEVY TO SCOTT COUNTY AUDITOR. 'R589-28 CeAh.-/.-y..i.ng. (hw po-1 ed 1990 Tax Levy Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The following topics were discussed under Other Business: Councilmember Fitzgerald requested that the City of Prior Lake be represented at the next City of Shako~ee Council Meeting for the purpose of discussing Prlor Lake's position on the proposed four lane County Road 18 highway alignment, and requested that a resolution be prepared for presentation stating Prior Lake's position on the issue. Discussion followed. Council then directed staff to prepare a resolution addressing the issue of the County Road 18 ali9nment which Mayor Andren would present at the Shakopee Clty Council meeting on November 14, 1989. C'R 18 Councilmember Fitzgerald also expressed an opinion on several issues which included: establishment of a ~olicy with regard to development of lots in an eXlsting neighborhood and staggering or graduating lot sizes. Councilmember White stated that the DNR will be asking the Council to begin the Shoreland Management Ordinance revision process sometime in January of 1990. White suggested these issues be added during this process. Fitzgerald concurred. City Manager Unmacht reported that an LMC adoption meeting would be held on November 16. City Manager Unmacht handed out brochures from the Freshwater Foundation and announced that the City has joined the foundation which will be a great benefit to the Lake Review Committee. policy 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council November 6, 1989 The next Council meeting will be Monday, November 20, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. by general consent of the Council. aVld J. Unmacht city/Manager /J!u ~ Dee Birch Recording Secretary 4