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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090589 Regular MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL September 5, 1989 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, White, City Manager Unmacht, City Planner Graser, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director Schmudlach, Planning Intern Schmitz and city Attorney Kessel. Councilmember Scott 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 August 21, 1989 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. Councilmember Fitzgerald requested that on page 3, paragraph 1, after the statement "It would not be an appropriate use of TIF funds" the following should be added: "minus the northerly eight feet for an adequate building envelope or a specific agreement relating to the improvement of the south side of the Dennis property". MOTION MADE BY WHITE SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES Minutes AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next follows: a) b) order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as Consent Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of End Users Software Agreement Invoices License End Users Agreement MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) AND (b). BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE Consent Agenda Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Variance Appeal of Bill ]amended McDonald. Councilmember Fitzgerald abstained from discussion on Jon 9/18 this item due to a past personal interest in the property. City Manager Unmacht noted that Mr. McDonald was in the audience as well as Ralph and Elizabeth Vetter, 15946 Sunfish Trail. City 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 5, 1989 Planner Graser presented overheads and a map of the property and discussed details of the request. A drawing showing the house plans was also viewed by Councilmembers. Discussion followed on the configuration of the property. Elizabeth and Ralph Vetter addressed the Council to comment upon the proposed plans and variance appeal. Graser then showed slides of the McDonald property, and after some discussion, submitted a preliminary drawing concept of a proposed public garden for the property should the surrounding nei9hbors and the city be interested in acquiring the property. D1Scussion followed regarding the dollar amount the nei9hbors would be willing to contribute and estimated cost of acqulring and constructing a public garden on the property. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO TABLE THE ITEM UNTIL McDonald STAFF CAN GATHER THE NECESSARY DETAILS AS TO WHAT THE NEIGHBORS Property WOULD BE WILLING TO CONTRIBUTE, THE SALE PRICE OF THE PROPERTY Tabled AND COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC GARDEN. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, and White, the motion carried (Fitzgerald abstained). A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. The next order of business was Consider Paul Onnka Drainage and Onkka utility Easement Vacation Ap~lication - Resolution 89-20. Mayor Drainage Andren called the Public Hearlng to order at 8:31 p.m. and read the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on August 21 and 28, 1989. Planning Intern Gary Schmitz presented details of the Onnka request for a drainage and utility easement vacation within the ~lat of Prior Acres. Schmitz stated that the vacation was a city lnitiated project. Councilmember Fitzgerald addressed several questions to staff. There was no opposition to this request from anyone in the audience. No further discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-20 PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN THE PLAT OF PRIOR ACRES 1ST ADDITION. Rs89-20 Approving Vacation for Onnka Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADJOURN THE Adjourn PUBLIC HEARING. PH Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Amendment To The Fire Suppression Code 89-07 and Variance From Subdivision Ordinance for Rick Swenson. City Manager Unmacht briefly summarized the request from Council who had directed staff to return with more information on this item after further action by the Planning commission on the front yard set back variance and subdivision ordinance variances. City Planner Graser summarized details related to the application and presented a map of the site plan 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City council September 5, 1989 submitted by Swenson showing building plan, proposed landscapin~, Fire parking lot and driveway plans. Graser discussed hlS Suppressio conversation with Attorney Kessel regarding Chapter 6.9.1 of the Code Subdivision Code regarding recommendations from the Planning for Commission to Council on subdivision variances. Graser stated R Swenson that the Planning Commission will include the necessary issues in . the minutes of their September 7, 1989 meeting and Staff will bring this issue back on the Consent Agenda for the September 18 Council meeting. Discussion followed on curbing requirements, septic capability, parking driveway configuration and street stacking. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO 89-07 ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH (D) TO SECTION 4-1-1 LAKE CITY CODE TO READ AS FOLLOWS: ADOPT ORDINANCE ORD OF THE PRIOR of P.L. ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE 1-2 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING City DISTRICT (PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE SECTION 5-3-3 AND PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83-6, SECTION 3.2) SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4-1-1(B)5. 89-07 Code Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The rest of the issues were tabled to be brought back to the Date Council on September ?" 1989 as part of the Consent Agenda. should The next order of business was Conduct Public Hearing on 1990 b~a/18/89 Municipal Budget. Mayor Andren called the Public Hea~ing to 1990 order at 9:00 p.m. and read the notice as it appeared ln the Budget Prior Lake American on August 28 and September 5, 1989. City Manager Unmacht addressed the Council regarding the 1990 Budget and provided a general overview. Unmacht briefly reviewed sections of the Budget, however, he stated that the items as stated in the Budget were all ver~ preliminary and subject to change after review by the Council prlor to and during the public hearing in October on the final Budget. Mayor Andren asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on the issue. Two members of the audience requested a copy of the Budget (Dave Roseth and Johnny Daniels). A brief discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC Adjourn HEARING. PH Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Action on Lake Review Lak Committee. Councilmember Larson presented details of the Charge R ~ and requested that Council formalize the Charge for the Lake eVl~w Review Committee (LRC). Councilmember Fitzgerald requested the C~mmltt~e page listing the scope of activities not be given to the LRC. D1SCUSSlon Discussion followed. Councilmember White requested that action be delayed on the matter until he had more time to research the charge as stated. Discussion followed. 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 5, 1989 MOTION MADE BY WHITE, TO TABLE THE ITEM FOR TWO WEEKS. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion Table MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT THE LRC CHARGE. Charge Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, and Larson, nay by Adopted White, the motion carried. Under other business, the following topics were discussed: Councilmember Fitzgerald suggested that the Planning Commission consider evaluating the possibility of incorporating the new Shoreline Ordinance into the Subdivision Ordinance as ~art of their work program for 1990. Fitzgerald also inquired lnto the status of Highway 13 & CR 42 proposed shopping center by the City of Savage. Staff advised that there would be a meeting in Savage Thursday night. Fitzgerald also inquired into the status of the Industrial Park Study. City Manager Unmacht stated that a proposal had been received but not reviewed from Pete Patchin, and that all responses would be evaluated and reported on during the September 18, 1989 Council meeting. Councilmember White commented on Scott County and suggested that Councilmembers lobby the County plans for CR 21. Councilmember Larson brought up the subject of annexation and City Manager Unmacht stated that City Planner Graser has been directed to put together a process and procedure for the different forms of annexation. Information submitted by City Attorney Kessel on statutes related to annexation will also be incorporated in the write up and put on the agenda on September 18, 1989. capi tal plans proposed by Amended ci ty Manager Unmacht and on 9/18/89 to work on completion of Assistant City Manager Schmudlach handed out the for the Star City banquet planned for October Prior Lake High School. The next Council meeting will be Monday, September 18, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. invitations 24, at the There being no further business, the meeting 9:55 p.m. by general consent of the Council. adjourned at -:U