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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082189 Regular MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL August 21, 1989 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, August 21, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. in the city Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director Schmudlach, 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 August 7, 1989 meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE Minutes AUGUST 21, 1989 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next follows: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as Consent A i) Consider Approval of Invoices to Be Paid Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report Consider Approval of Building Permit Report Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Consider Approval of Police Report Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report Consider Approval of Request from Dan Duoos Consider Approval of Church of st. Catherine's Gambling Permit to Conduct a Raffle on October 17, at the VFW consider Approval Establishing Public be Assessed for Improvements for a 1989 Invoices Dog Catch Bldg. Per F & R Rept Police Treasurer Duos St.Cathrin Raffle RS 89-22 RS 89-21 of Resolutions 89-21 and 89-22 Hearing Date and Declaring Cost to Project 89-11 Downtown Street MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (i). Consent Agenda Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council August 21, 1989 The next order of business was to recognize Mr. Jack Haugen for his service on the Economic Development Committee. Assistant city Manager/Economic Development Director Kay Schmudlach introduced Jack Haugen and Mayor Andren presented him with a certificate of Appreclation for the assistance he has provided the city through his role on the Economic Development Committee. City Council congratulated Haugen for his service. The next order of business was Consider Bids On The Clark House Removal. city Manager Unmacht gave a brief synopsis of the history of the Clark house and the request of Staff before the Council. City Planner Graser took action to solicit bids for the removal of the house and no bids were received. City Manager Unmacht recommended that the removal could be done "in-house" or negotiations through a private firm. The cost to do this would be in the neighborhood of $10,000.00 - $15,000.00 and all costs would be assessed to the property. City Manager Unmacht said that Mr. Clark was in the process of trying to sell the property, but no action has occurred to date. He also stated that there has been a Court Order in process since last spring and that the house does not meet building codes or other health and safety code standards. Discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO DIRECT STAFF TO TAKE Clark NECESSARY ACTION TO REMOVE THE SINGLE FAMILY HOME AT THE House INTERSECTION OF PLEASANT STREET AND LAKESIDE AVENUE AS PER COURT Removal ORDER. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Approval of L.B.J. Grain, Inc. and B & D Bar and Restaurant, Inc., Purchase Agreement. John Dennis, owner of the Galleon Building, presented an architectural drawing depictin9 some improvements he would like to make to his existing bUl1ding and to the adjoining lots that the City is trying to purchase. He stated that he intends to improve the south side of the building by adding a facade, different face brick plus new shutters, and a new deck. Discussion followed. Council discussed handicapped access, Dennis' time frame for improvements, and whether or not Dennis would provide a Letter of Intent for his proposal. Mr. Dennis agreed to forward a Letter of Intent stating that he would make the improvements within one year. Councilmember Fitzgerald questioned several details on the proposed eight foot easement, and expressed a concern for the reduced building envelope. city Attorney Glenn Kessel stated Mr. Dennis is not acting as a developer and therefore would not be bound by terms of a Developer's Agreement. MOTION BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM BETWEEN L.B.J. GRAIN, INC., AND THE B & D BAR AND RESTAURANT, INC. WITH THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE. Upon a vote taken ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott, and White, nay by Fitzgerald, the motion carried. B &D Bar & L.B.J. Grain Purchase Agreement 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council August 21, 1989 Counci1member Fitzgerald asked that the record reflect the reason for his nay vote was because, in his opinion, the acquisition of the lots would not be an appropriate use of TIF funds. Councilmember Gene White requested John Dennis to submit a Letter of Intent as soon as possible. A five minute recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:25 P.M. The next order of business was Consider Authorization to Approve the Business/Office Park study Proposal. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach introduced this item and stated that city staff had sent out six Request for Proposal's and received four bids. City staff recommended contracting with Professional Planning and Development, Inc. to complete the study. Councilmember Larson questioned the appropriateness of hiring this firm to complete the study and using them on a project by project basis for financial consultation. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach explained that this study was on a contract and that it did not impact their regular consulting services. She also stated that the City has been pleased with their services in the past and based on the proposal, the interview, and the reference check, feels that they are the best company to complete the study. Council requested additional time to review the proposal and also asked for similar studies that Professional Planning and Development, Inc. had completed. General discussion occurred on the City's relationship with Professional Planning and Development, Inc., the need to spend more time reviewing the proposal, and the intent of the RFP. Mayor Andren requested that this item be tabled for two weeks. Councilmember Fitzgerald suggested that another approach to the study may be applicable and he would check into the details. MOTION WAS MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON TO TABLE THIS ITEM Tabled FOR TWO WEEKS TO REVIEW THE MATERIAL. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the item was tabled unanimously. The next item on the Agenda was a discussion of Governor Rudy Per~ich's Property Tax Proposal by City Manager Unmacht. Unmacht revlewed the overall proposal and discussed specific implications for the City of Prior Lake. Unmacht advised monitoring the newspaper and media for legislative specifics on Perpich's plan. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Appointment to the Agricultural Classification Committee. Assistant city Manager Schmudlach introduced Mark Stromwall, Scott County Commissloner. He addressed this issue and explained why the county was requesting someone to serve on this committee. He said the committee was being set up because some County residents have expressed concern over the County's interpretation of the Minnesota statutes concerning Agricultural classification. He stated that the person serving on the committee would have to attend about eight meetings lasting approximately one hour each. He stated that Bill Casey would serve from the 5th District. Councilmember John Fitzgerald was appointed by general consent of the Council to the Committee. 3 Business Office Park Study Perpich T~ Proposal Discussio~ Agricultur Classficat Comm. Fitzgerald Appointmer Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council August 21, 1989 Under Other Business the following topics were discussed: Assistant city Manager Schmudlach gave a brief update on Info/Expo Info/Expo which is again being sponsored by the Prior Lake/Savage School District on September 11, 1989. City of Prior Lake will have six booths represented by the Police Department, the city Council, the Economic Development Committee, the Highway 13 Task Force, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Centennial Committee. She asked if Cit~ Councilmembers would volunteer some time to staff thelr booth. City Manager Dave Unmacht discussed the Minnesota Lake Management Conference on October 2 and 3, 1989. Unmacht stated that at least two of our Staff members will be attending and encouraged Council participation at the conference. city Manager Unmacht then discussed the Planning Commission Workshop which will take place on Thursday, October 5, 1989, and if that was not a feasible date for everyone, it would be rescheduled for October 19, 1989. Plan Com Workshop City Manager Unmacht discussed prepared by Savage for the northeast and Highway 13. City Manager Assistant City Manager Schmudlach to Hearing and take notes on actions of Commission. the concept plan quadrant of CR 42 Unmacht appointed attend the Public the Savage Planning Councilmember Fitzgerald brought up the item of the dredging of Crystal Cove. City Manager Unmacht said that the DNR had received the applicatlon material and has sent it out to the appropriate agencies including the City of Prior Lake for review and comment. Councilmember Fitzgerald stated that he thought it would be appropriate to conduct a Public Hearin9 on this issue. Because there could be a lot of publlC concern over this issue, Councilmember White sU9gested that they have a Town Meeting on a separate evenlng. Discussion followed. Staff was directed to monitor the issue and report back on appropriate details. The next Council meeting will be Tuesday, September 5, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, 9:30 a.m. by general consent of the at Manager Secretary