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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030689 Regular MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL March 6, 1989 The Common Council of the city of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, March 6, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were: Acting Mayor Scott, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, City Manager Unmacht, City Planner Graser, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director Schmudlach, and City Attorney Kessel. Mayor Andren was absent due to being out of town. Acting Mayor Scott called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the February 21, 1989 meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE Minutes MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was consideration of the Agenda as follows: a) b) Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of TKDA Sign Study Consent Consent Agenda Invoices TKDA MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (b). Consent Approved Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Presentation of Girl Scout Proclamation. Actin9 Mayor Scott read the Proclamation which stated that the Clty of Prior Lake was proclaiming the week of March 12-18 as Girl Scout Week and presented a framed copy of the Proclamation to the Troop Leader and Scouts in attendance. Girl Scow Procl. The next order of business was a Viewing of Minnesota Good Film. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach introduced Corrigan, Executive Director of Minnesota Good Roads, who Roads Fred spoke 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council March 6, 1989 briefly with regard to the progr7ss being made in the state (Scott County in particular) ln bringing safety issues and concerns to the attention of State/Federal transportation and legislative officials. Corrigan praised the City Council and Highway 13 Task Force for their success in getting MNDOT officials to study Highway 13 problems in more depth, and for their efforts to make Highwa~ 13 a safer highway. Acting Mayor Scott expressed appreciatlon on behalf of the Council to Corrigan, Linda Blaisdell and the Highway 13 Task Force for their dedication and hard work. The next order of business was Presentation of Economic Development Committee Annual Report. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach commented briefly on the Annual Report and introduced Jim Hill, Chairman of Economic Development Committee. Hill summarized the accomplishments of the EDC for 1988 and briefly commented on future projects they would like to see completed. A short discussion followed regarding setting a date for a joint EDC/Council Workshop. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ACCEPT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE'S 1988 ANNUAL REPORT AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Additional discussion occurred regarding times for a Council/Staff workshop on the and a joint Council/Staff/Economic workshop. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 AS A WORKSHOP DATE AT CANTERBURY INN OR ANY OTHER SUITABLE SITE. THE PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORKSHOP TO BE FROM 1:30 TO 4:30 P.M. AND THE EDC WORKSHOP FROM 6:00 TO 10:00 P.M. suggested dates and Park Comprehensive Plan Development Committee Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Lakeside Marina Non-Conforming Use Amendment. City Manager Unmacht summarized the actions taken by the Council at the February 6, 1989 Council meeting. Unmacht requested that City Planner Graser give an executive summary of issues agreed upon at the February 6, 1989 Council meeting. City Planner handed out a revised drawing of the dock configuration which he had received prior to the meeting from Mike Mueller of the DNR. City Planner Graser gave a recap of the items agreed upon at the February 6 meeting as follows: Items 1, 3,5,6,8,9, 11 and 12. (For more detail, please refer to the February 6, 1989 minutes). 2 EDC Annual Report Workshop Date For Council EDe/Park Plan Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council March 6, 1989 Graser stated that on February 6, the Council requested additional information on the following items: 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. 12. 13. I. 2. 3. 4. Safet~ of boaters in the channel Securlty of boats in the marina parkin9 needs relative to ice-in Justiflcation for the separation the and ice-out periods of the .6 acres of 5. marina Discussion of the outside storage area relative size, screening and access (visual impression of marina) Refuse container - where will it be located Where will the launch site be located What additional signage is necessary Building expansion plans Additional parkin9 for boats and trailers Parking space dellneation in the parking lot plan Boat slip configuration Can the DNR issue annual dock permits to the Nan Miller, Attorney for the neighboring townhome owners, expressed several concerns regarding the proposed increase in the number of docks. Operator of the Marina, Jim Sentryz, addressed the Council and stated that from his perspective he is in favor of retaining the public boat launch aspect. DNR Representative, Mike Mueller, discussed the new dock configuration and made suggestions on possible changes. Mueller stated that the City does have authority over the marina dock configuration in conjunction with the DNR and would like suggestions from Councilmembers regarding the proposed plan. Discussion followed regarding the proposed dock configuration changes. Extensive discussion followed regarding pier locations. Jim Dunn addressed the Council and handed out pictures of dredging at the Marina in 1978 and discussed his plans for adding docks, ramps and dredging to the 904 level. Dunn also stated that he wanted the .6 acres withdrawn from the marina. Extensive discussion occurred on all issues presented to the Council. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. Jim Sentr~z again addressed the Council to further elaborate and explain hlS original comments expressed a few minutes earlier in the meeting. Jim Dunn explained his plans for landscaping, signage, parking delineation and screening between the docks and the townhomes. Additional discussion followed. 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake city council March 6, 1989 MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE, IN CONCEPT, THE DOCK LAYOUT AS SUBMITTED (EXHIBIT A) SUBJECT TO: 1. REDESIGN DOCK PLAN WHICH REFLECTS A RELATIONSHIP OF PIER E TO THE ADJACENT PROVIDING FOR A SAFE MANEUVERING AREA NEIGHBORLY Lakeside PROPERTY Marina 2. AN ADDITIONAL 30 FEET BE ADDED TO THE FUEL DOCK. INPUT FROM THE SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF BE SOLICITED AS TO THE LENGTH OF PIER A, AND THE NEED TO ELIMINATE A PORTION ON THE EAST END FOR MANEUVERABILITY NEAR THE BRIDGE. 3. THE PARAMETERS FOR THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE DOCKS IS ESTABLISHED BY THE EXTENDED WESTERLY BRIDGE ABUTMENT IN A STRAIGHT LINE SOUTHWEST, AND AN APPROXIMATE 27 FOOT SETBACK BE MAINTAINED FROM THAT PORTION OF THE 898 CONTOUR LINE RUNNING FROM THE WESTERLY BRIDGE ABUTMENT OF COUNTY ROAD 21 TO A POINT WHERE THE 898 CONTOUR LINE RUNS PREDOMINANTLY SOUTHEAST. FURTHER THAT STAFF STUDY THE .6 ACRES FROM TWO STANDPOINTS: (A) LAND USE COMPATIBILITY USE (B) THE AREA NEED FOR OTHER R-2 USES IN THE EVENT THE MARINA IS CONVERTED. 4. FURTHER CONTINGENT UPON OUR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING TYPES AND LOCATIONS OF STORAGE, LANDSCAPING, SIGNAGE, INCORPORATION OF BITUMINOUS PARKING SURFACE AND A DELINEATION OF PARKING SPACES BE INCORPORATED INTO A PARKING SCHEME. 5. DURING THIS PERIOD OF TIME, THE LEASEE OF THE SITE CAN SUBMIT FOR CONSIDERATION THE MECHANICS OF MONITORING AND CONTROL OF A LIMITED USE LAUNCH FACILITY. Councilmember White expressed concern over the lack of parking allocated for boats and trailers. Discussion occurred on constricting extension of pier E to be in line with with the bridge. Councilmember Fitzgerald withdrew Item 5 of the motion pertaining to public launching. Dunn addressed the Council again to obtain further direction on how he should proceed. Discussion occurred with regard to whether or not the should be retained and incorporated into the overall scheme. General consensus was that the .6 acres retained within the marina. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. .6 acres development should be A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 11:40 p.m. 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council March 6, 1989 The next order of business was General Discussion on Downtown Development Plans in 1989. City Manager Unmacht summarized the discussions that have occurred at past Council meetings during the Amoco project with regard to redevelopment of the two vacant lots on the Southwest corner of Block 3. Unmacht also discussed financing methods for the redevelopment and stated that negotiations have occurred with the owner of the lots. Discussion occurred on street design and the naming of the new street next to the Amoco station. Councilmember White suggested that the City vacate Walker street. Discussion occurred on street circulation, methods of financing and the purchase of the two lots. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO COMPLETE NEGOTIATION TO PURCHASE THE TWO LOTS ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 3. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Under Other Business the following topics were discussed: A date for the Comprehensive Park Plan Workshop was selected earlier in the evening during the discussion on the EDC Annual Report. Presentation of Prior Lake Business List Assistant Cit~ Manager Schmudlach presented an updated list of buslness establishments located within the City of Prior Lake. The list will be used as a tool for surveys, EDC request and will be available for sale to the public for $5.00 each. Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit for st. Michael's Church. City Manager Unmacht presented a request from st. Michael's Church for a 3.2 Beer Permit to be used March 10,11 and 12, 1989 during the Spring Adult Basketball Tournament. This item was not on the agenda since the request did not come in until Monday, March 6. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE A 3.2 BEER PERMIT FOR ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH SPRING ADULT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ON MARCH 10, 11 AND 12, 1989. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next Council meeting will be Monday, March 20, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meet a.m. by general consent of the Council. adjourned at 12:05 Dee Birch Downtown Developme Purchase of ~o Lots Park Comp Plan Workshop St. Michael 3.2 Beer Permit