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Home My WebLink About051589 Regular MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 15, 1989 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, May 15, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, City Engineer Anderson, Assistant City Planner Garross, Finance Director Teschner, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan 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 May 1, 1989 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. The following comments were made: 1. Mayor Andren stated that on page 2, paragraph 1 there should have been four questions instead of three. (Upon review of the taped proceedings by the recording secretary there was no fourth concern expressed during this portion of the meeting.) MOTION MADE BY SCOTT SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE Minutes MINUTES AS SUBMITTED WITH AMENDMENTS. 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 follows: a) Consider Invoices To Be Paid b) Consider Approval of 1988 Financial Report c) Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report d) Consider Approval of Building Permit Report e) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report f) Consider Approval of Police Report g) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report h) Consider Approval of 3.2 Temporary Beer Permit Hollywood Inn Men's Softball Team for May 20, 1989. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (h). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott White, the motion passed unanimously. 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 as Consent Agenda Invoices 1988 Fin. Dog Catch Bldg Per F & R Rept Police Treasurers for 3.2 Beer Hollywood THE Softball Consent Agenda and Approved Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council May 15,1989 The next order of business was Conduct Equalization Meeting. Mayor Andren called the formal meeting to order at 7:35 ~.m. and read the notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake Amerlcan on April 17 and April 24, 1989. Mayor Andren explained that the purpose of the Equalization Meeting was to provide a forum for any citizen who had questions about or disagreed on the market valuation of their property. LeRoy Arnoldi, Scott County Deputy Assessor, was present to answer questions. Two residents addressed the Council: Mrs. Aino Lukk and William McDonald. Mr. Arnoldi discussed Mrs. Lukk's and Mr. McDonald's concerns, and read the following names of persons who had written his office regarding questions on their market valuation but were not present: David Nygren Richard or Dorothy Johnson Donald Paul stanley Wood John pomaville Dean Jacobson Mark stanton Jane Schlagel MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADJOURN THE Equalizatil EQUALIZATION MEETING. Meeting Adjourned Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Appeal of Staff Decision of Randy Langhorst. City Manager Unmacht reviewed the purpose of this item and stated that Finance Director Ralph Teschner was present to answer questions. Mr. Langhorst presented a request to Council to reduce the $8,800.00 connection fee based upon the fact that the information was only recently made available to the public and, because he was unaware of the situation it has caused him undue financial hardship. Extensive discussion occurred regarding when (if at all) the sewer stubs and water lines had been run to the Langhorst property. There was some question as to who had run the lines and whether or not the contractor had been reimbursed for the work. Discussion also occurred as to whether the method of dispensing information on assessments was proper. Council decided to table the issue until June 5 to give Staff time to properly investigate and clarify the position of the sewer stubs and water line. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO TABLE THE ISSUE Randy FOR TWO WEEKS TO ENABLE STAFF TO RESEARCH THE LOCATION, QUALITY Langhorst AND APPROXIMATE VALUES OF THE SEWER AND WATER STUBS SERVING LOT Tabled 5, AND PROVIDE FURTHER CLARIFICATION WITH RESPECT Tq THE IS~9E OF A CONNECTION FEE TO THE PROPERTY. . J :'~'':.~t'~h<\~)I:,f< J-tdU . ,t..., 'V~'i-v\..' ~AMENDMENT ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LARSON: A POLICY SHOULD BE FORMULATED TO DEAL WITH BOTH LOT ONE AND FIVE. ''1\ , '\ ,Gv--"",i' {'t v \,I' ~. 7/v--'-- ('?L.."tc t::.",_ ~- ~J"~v_( r cu (I.., . I ,. /l~l( . )).\.L--~" ct::"'J' . . f l,. \ i....c{ ( 2 ~ce-J i.~''''' 'i Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council May 15,1989 Further discussion occurred with regard to information desired by the Council and connection fees. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. . Public The next order of business was Conduct Public Hearlng for . Preliminary and Final Plat of P.F., Inc. Addition. The public Hearlng hearing was called to order at 9:05 p.m. br Mayor Andren who read P.F. Inc. the public notice as it appeared in the Prlor Lake American on May 1 and 8, 1989. Assistant City Planner Garross briefly reviewed the details of the request for approval of the preliminary and final plat for Lots 1 through 4, Block 3. Ms. Garross presented a map of the four lots being rep1atted into one lot and named P.F., Inc. Addition, and discussed minor changes to the wording. A brief discussion regarding the road easement followed. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL FOLLOWING CONTINGENCIES: SECONDED BY WHITE, PLAT OF P.F., INC. TO APPROVE THE P. F. INC ADDITION WITH THE Prelim & Final Plat 1. LANGUAGE ON THE PLAT BE CHANGED AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. 2. A REVISED TITLE OPINION BE SUBMITTED AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. 3. THE PERMANENT EASEMENT TO USE THE WESTERLY PART OF THE PLAT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES BE SIGNED BY THE DEVELOPER. 4. CITY ATTORNEY CONFIRM AND REVIEW THE ROAD EASEMENT. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC Adjourn HEARING. PH Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Resolution of Beach Lane Beach Lane Issue. Mayor Andren stated she had received a call from Gale Klingberg, Sportsmans Club representative, requesting the issue be tabled due to the fact that the Sportsmans Club had not been notified of the meeting. Discussion followed. Council concurred that the meetin9 should be tabled until June 5. Mayor Andren stated that the lssue would be heard at the next Council meeting on June 5 at 7:35 p.m. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO TABLE THE BEACH LANE ISSUE UNTIL JUNE 5, 1989 AT 7:35 P.M. 3 Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council May 15,1989 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Presentation of 1989 Improvement Project Plans. City Engineer Anderson reviewed plans for the Downtown Overlay Program and presented estimated construction costs. Anderson stated that bids for the project would be opened on June 14. Discussion occurred with regard to proposed alternative street layouts for the downtown area and access to the Keenan property. Mayor Andren entered a letter from Elizabeth Peterson into the record. Ms. Peterson supported leaving Arcadia street open. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED RESOLUTION 89-09 ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 89-11. BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RS 89-09 FOR BIDS ON DOWNTOWN Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Presentation of Restoration Plans for Existing Water Tower. city Engineer Anderson reviewed plans and specifications for restoration of water tower #1. Anderson stated that the completion date is anticipated to be September 15, 1989. A brief discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY 89-10 APPROVING ADVERTISEMENT FOR 89-02. WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION RS 89-10 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING BIDS ON PAINTING OF WATER STORAGE TANK PROJECT Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Discuss Parking concerns of Public ORD 89-03 Accesses and (A) Consider First Draft of Ordinance 89-03 and (B) parking/ Discuss Current Towing Policy. Mayor Andren questioned Police Towing Chief Powell on details of the current towing policy. Discussion at occurred by Council and City Attorney regarding towing and Public details of the proposed ordinance, and the possibility of having Accesses a pay phone installed at the Dewitte Avenue access. Chief Powell explained in further detail problems associated with towin9 of vehicles under the current policy. City Manager Unmacht brlefly reviewed the "no parking" issue. Discussion occurred regarding the area to be included in the "no parking" law, the dollar amount of fines levied for violation of the "no parking" ordinance and whether or not homeowners in those designated areas should be notified individually. Language in the ordinance was briefly discussed. Staff will come back to the Council with further information and a second draft of the Ordinance. No further action was taken. The next order of business was Discussion of Community Service CSO Officer Concept. City Manager Unmacht stated that Councilmember White had presented the idea of using a Community Service Officer (CSO) in the Police Department and the purpose of this item is for Council to review the concept of a CSo and provide staff direction on the future budget process. 4 Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council May 15,1989 Discussion followed with regard to the general duties a CSO could perform thereby freeing the regular police officers to handle more ~olice related work instead of community service work. Extenslve discussion occurred regarding start up cost, duties the person would perform, hours and salary. Council concurred that staff should consider putting this item into the 1990 budget for consideration. No further action was taken. The next order of business was Presentation of Capi tal t:;W C I P Improvement Program. City Manager Unmacht handed out draft copies of the 1989 thru 1993 Capltal Improvement Program and requested that Councilmembers review for an upcoming Council meeting. No further action was taken. Under Other Business City Manager Unmacht made announcements regarding the following issues: There would be a NATS meeting of the six cities on Wednesday, May 17 in Apple Valley at 7:30 p.m. An open house would be held at City Hall on Wednesday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m. for the visiting South African Rotarians. Reminded Councilmembers to turn in for the annual AMM dinner meeting wished to attend. their on May reservations 31 if they That the City sponsored Clean Up Day is Lakefront Park, lower level. Unmacht details on the Clean Up Day. Hooligans and the Hollywood Inn outdoor concert will be held on June 3, 1989. June 17 passed at out Finishing touches are being put on the Wavelength newsletter. LMC meeting will be June 6 thru 9 in Minneapolis. Mark Whalen, a resident, inquired restrictions on County Road 21. Councilmember Larson inquired about the status of street repair on Green Heights Trail. about parking There being no further business, the mee adjourned at 11:05 p.m. by general consent of the Council. -II ~ vid J. .~ i't;y Manager I ( ./) ~ / ';- /.' - I~/ ~( {~k\ .' Dee Blrch Recording Secretary 5