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Home My WebLink About061989 Regular MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 19, 1989 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, June 19, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, 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. Councilmember White arrived at 7:37 p.m. The minutes of the June 5, 1989 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES Minutes AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as Consent follows: Agenda a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j ) 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 Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for & D Bar and Extra Innings Saloon Consider Approval of Resolution 89-11 Awarding Bid for RS89-11 Downtown Street Improvement, Project 89-11 Consider Adoption of the Parks Advisory Committee Bylaws Parks Adv Consider Approval of Refuse Hauler Licenses for RefBBe 1989/1990 License Invoices Animal Ward Bldg Permit F&R Police Treasurer B Liq Lic MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (j). 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 June 19, 1989 The next order of business was Recognition of Mentor Program Brenda Buss Participant, Brenda Busse. city Manager Unmacht welcomed Brenda Mentor and remarked on the various projects which Brenda has worked on Program for the City through the Mentor program. On behalf of the City Council and Staff, Mayor Andren thanked Brenda and presented her with a City paper weight and a Certificate of Appreciation. The next order of business was Conduct Lions Club Agreement Lions Club Signing Ceremony. The Prior Lake Lions Club donated a total of Agreement $100,000.00 to the City over a period of five years. Dick Balow, President of the Lions Club, presented the check to Ma~or Andren and Officials of the Lions Club, Mayor Andren and Clty Manager Unmacht signed the agreement. The next order of business was Presentation of Economic EDC Development Issues. City Manager Unmach~ briefly reviewed past Issues actions and decisions leading to the lssues which will be presented by the Economic Development Committee members. Dave Miller presented some background on the creation of the Star cities Slide program. Linda Blaisdell explained the various steps which were used in creating the slide show. The Slide Show was then presented. Thanks were expressed to Jimmr Reed for the narration, the School for the use of their equlpment and KCHK studio for the use of their recording equipment. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach presented the Commercial/Industrial Inventory, and handed out the information packet which had been sent to approximately 200 Real Estate and Broker agencies. Ms. Schmudlach explained the purpose of the inventory and identified how the inventory will function in future development activities. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach gave a brief update on the Prior Lake Business Appreciation Golf Tournament. A short recess was taken. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Bob Barsness presented a proposal on the Economic Development Authority (EDA), and explained the purpose, the need, the process through which the EDC, EDA, City Staff and City Council should work, and the formal steps necessary to implement the EDA. Discussion occurred regarding the makeup of the EDA, and the purpose and authority of the EDA. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER THE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY PROPOSAL. ESTABLISH A EDC PH DEVELOPMENT Date Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. City Manager Unmacht stated that July 17, 1989 would be the tentative date for the public hearing. 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake city council June 19, 1989 Councilmember Fitzgerald suggested that Council send a letter to the EDC commending them on the fine work done on the report which they presented at this meeting. City Manager Unmacht presented an outline of the city Council initiated Industrial Park Location study which is also strongly supported by the Economic Development Committee. Unmacht discussed time frames, extent of study, who to involve and contact before beginning this study, and possible sites to be considered for industrial park designation. Discussion occurred on this issue. Council concurred they would like to see a Request for Proposal form to be used for the prospective consultants before beginning the study. General consensus was for staff to place this on the consent agenda as soon as possible. Economic Development Committee Chairman, Jim Hill, summarized the Economic Development Committee's report and requested that Council accept the official presentation of the star Cities Slide Show, accept the Commercial/Industrial Inventory and accept and approve the Business Appreciation Golf Tournament as an annual event. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ACCEPT THE CITY SLIDE SHOW AND THE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL INVENTORY. STAR Star City Slide and Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott White, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Andren expressed appreciation on behalf of the City Council for the all the work put forth by the Economic Development Committee. The next order of business was Second Consideration of a Lake Review Study Committee. Councilmember Larson discussed some of the aspects of forming the Committee, the variety of issues and suggestions the Council could consider, and the idea of giving the Lake Review Study Committee the latitude to study all issues. Larson also stated that the scope will be broad so that it would probably be necessary to break down into subcommittee groups. Discussion occurred as to who should be asked to serve on the Committee and whether or not Council should give certain recommendations to the Committee or whether they should be free to form their own conclusions on issues to be addressed. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, APPROVE THE Lake FORMATION OF A LAKE REVIEW STUDY COMMITTEE AND REQUEST STAFF TO Review SEEK PARTICIPANTS AND DEVELOP A CHARGE BROAD IN SCOPE (MEANING NO Committee LIMITS) . Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council June 19, 1989 The next order of business was Consider Approval of Resolution 89-12 Authorizing Indemnification of City Officials. City Attorney Kessel briefly explained the purpose of the Resolution resulting from changes in the state law. Kessel pointed out that there was a typo on page 1, paragraph 6 Minnesota statutes section 466.04 should be changed to 466.07. RS 89-12 MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION Idemnificat 89-12 AMENDING RESOLUTION 85-5 AUTHORIZING INDEMNIFICATION OF of CITY OFFICIALS. Officials Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Presentation of Police Report for 1988. Cit~ Manager Unmacht reviewed the purpose of the report. Police Chlef Powell briefly commented on some aspects of the report. A brief discussion occurred on the reporting system. The next order of business was Discuss Implication of Governor Perpich's Veto of Omnibus Tax Bill. City Manager Unmacht discussed when the revenue distribution would be submltted to the cities. City Manager Unmacht, Finance Director Teschner and Councilmember White will be attending the League of Minnesota cities Legislative Wrap Up Session, at which time they hope to obtain more information on how to proceed for 1990 budgeting. A short discussion occurred on the format, truth in taxation, and other concerns with bUdgeting. Under Other Business the following topics were discussed: Consider CSAH 21 Project. City Manager Unmacht and City CSAH 21 Staff requested that Council set a date for a workshop to review preliminary plans for CSAH 21 from Quincy Street to County Road 82, including the new bridge. Discussion followed on a date for the workshop. Council concurred that Wednesday, July 11 should be designated for the workshop beginning at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. City Manager Unmacht commented on a recent Fishpoint Road Neighborhood meeting to which City staff had been invited. Those staff members present at the meeting were: City Manager Unmacht, City Engineer Anderson and Police Chief Powell. The meeting covered various concerns expressed by Fishpoint residents and Unmacht stated that the meeting was very informative and productive for all concerned. Councilmember Larson briefly commented on the City of Lake's Clean Up Day and complimented Jay Scherer and staff their hard work, and also commended Charlie Henkels ( Prior Sanitation) for his participation. Prior for Lake 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake city council June 19, 1989 Councilmember White stated that he was interested in seeking a seat on the new Regional Transit Board which has just been created by the Legislature. Council supported White's request for a position on the RTB and directed staff to take necessary action on their behalf. The next Council meeting will be Monday, July 3, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. by general consent of the Council. vld . Unmac t i ty "".. nag~r /~~ Dee Blrch Recording Secretary 5