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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020689 Regular MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 6, 1989 The Common Council of the city of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, February 6, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht,City Planner Graser, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director SChmudlach, and Acting City Attorney Ulland. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the January 17, 1989 meeting were reviewed by Council. City Manager Unmacht noted on page 2, paragraph 3, first word in line 9, the word Representative should be changed to Agent, because the word Representative could be misleading. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE JANUARY Minutes 17, 1989 COUNCIL MINUTES WITH AMENDMENT AS NOTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was consideration of the Consent Consent Agenda as follows: a) b) c) Consider Approval of Invoices to be Paid Consider Approval of City Manager Review Summary Consider Approval of Worthless Check Prosecution Agreement with Scott County Invoices MGR Rev Worthless Check Agr. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT Consent AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (c). Approved Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Item #4 on the Agenda was postponed until after the Public Hearing at 8:00 a.m. because Larry Kerkow could not be present earlier. 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph, (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council, February 6, 1989 The next order of business was Discuss 1983-1987 City Financial Profile. City Manager Unmacht presented an analysis of the Financial Health Profile as reported by the Minnesota state Auditor. Overheads of the Five Major Trends, Example Indicators Measured and the Financial Health Profile Summary by class of city were discussed in detail. A brief discussion followed regarding the possibility of improving the City's bond rating. Unmacht stated that Finance Director Teschner continually reviews the process, but the City is limited because of the methods used by the bond rating firms in evaluating the rating of cities. The next order of business was Conduct Public Hearing on Request from Dorothy Kirschner for Massage Therapy Licenses. Mayor Andren called the public hearing to order at 8:05 p.m. and PH on read the public notice published in the Prior Lake American on Massage January 23 and 30, 1989. City Manager Unmacht reviewed the Therapy details of the request and introduced the applicant, Dorothy License Kirschner. Mrs. Kirschner stated that she had provided all the pertinent information for Council, and would be happy to answer any questions. Mayor Andren asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to comment on the issue. There being no further discussion, Council directed Staff to place the item on the February 21, Consent Agenda for approval. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC PH HEARING. Adj ourned Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Presentation of Second Annual Employee of the Year Award. City Manager Unmacht introduced Larry Kerkow and reviewed the recommendation from Larr~'s Supervisor, City Engineer Larry Anderson, and presented him wlth the Employee of the Year Award plaque. Larry Anderson commented briefly on Mr. Kerkow's attributes which earned him the Award and introduced Mrs. Kerkow and their son, John. Mayor Andren congratulated Mr. Kerkow on behalf of the City Council. 2nd Annual Employee of the Year Award A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. The next order of business was Consider Lakeside Marina Lakeside Non-Conforming Use Amendment. Councilmember Fitzgerald brought Marina up the question of Conditional Use versus Zoning Certificate requirements and suggested that Council review the benefits of a Conditional Use process as o~posed to the Zoning Certificate Amendment process. Commissloner Mary Ellen Wells addressed the Council and discussed the action taken on the issue by the Planning Commission. Discussion occurred regarding Conditional Use and the Amendment to the Zoning Certificate. Council decided to proceed with the application as submitted. city Planner Graser commented on the Certificate and the amendments stated therein. Bryce Huemoeller, Attorney for James Dunn, Owner of Lakeside Marina, spoke briefly and introduced 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council, February 6, 1989 Clinton Chamberlain, Planning Consultant for Lakeside Marina. Mr. Chamberlain presented statistics regarding the number of slip rental boats in the water at any given time com~ared to the number of boats in the water if they were to contlnue with the public launching. Bruce Douglas, Legal Consultant for Mr. Dunn, addressed the Council for the purpose of clarifying the issue of land use relating to the number of proposed boat slips. Mike Mueller, DNR Area Hydrologist, stated that the DNR was concerned about safety issues and public navigation and stated that the DNR was seeking recommendations from the Council regarding the docks, but that the DNR will make the final decision as to how many docks will be allowed for the Marina. The following residents expressed their concerns on the issue: Kevin Bergstrom 16030 Eagle Creek Avenue Jim Borgstrom 4082 Wagon Bridge Circle Alan W. Roberts 16058 Eagle Creek Avenue Scott County Sheriff, William J. Nevin, addressed safety concerns regarding the channel, the proposed bridge and the location of the proposed docks. Nevin also presented an aerial photograph of the channel and docks taken during the summer of 1987. Letters from the following residents were entered into the record: Ben Baer 15795 Eagle Creek Ave., N.E. Alan W. Roberts 16058 Eagle Creek Avenue Kevin J. Bergstrom 16030 Eagle Creek Avenue Discussion followed on the proposed amendments with regard to limiting the distance between the channel bridge and docks, distance from docks and town homes, parking, the proposed separation of .6 acres from the Marina, proposed remodeling of the existing structure, toilet facilities, type of cover material for the parking lot, number of spaces for parking (including trailer parking) and the suggestion of requesting the DNR to issue the dock permits on an annual basis instead of a permanent basis dependent upon the level of the lake each year. Councilmember Scott suggested that the DNR also consider the estimated condemnation cost should the proposed Count~ Road 21 roadway cause deletion of any docks. Further dlScussion occurred. Jim Dunn requested direction from the Councilmembers as to what they expect to see on his proposal when it is brou9ht back for further review. Council concurred that the followlng issues should be addressed: 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council, February 6, 1989 Safe ingress and egress for both boat slip occupants and the people going through the channel. Security of the boats and equipment in the basin. Provisions for Ice in - Ice out parking. Justification for the.6 acres to be separated from the Marina. Present plans for adequate storage configuration, aesthetics, refuse containment, launch site, proper and building expansion plans. Provide adequate parking for boats and trailers. Proposal for delineation of the parking lot. Consideration for the im~rovement of County Road 21 bridge and its impact on the Sllp configuration. visual signage DNR should consider issuing annual dock permits instead of permanent dock permits. After further discussion Council concurred that the issue should be tabled until the March 6, 1989 Council meeting, and directed Staff to meet with Mr. Dunn and his advisors in order to come to an understanding of what must be accomplished before the matter can come before the Council for consideration. The next order of business was Discuss All American City Award All Application. City Manager briefly reviewed the proposal that American the City of Prior Lake submit an application to participate in City the All American City Award sponsored by the National Civic Award League and the Allstate Foundation. The application fee is $350.00 of which $250.00 goes toward the a~p1ication and $100.00 goes toward membership in the Natlonal Civic League. Councilmembers concurred that Staff should prepare an application for the All American City Award. No further action occurred. Under Other Business the following issues were discussed: City Manager Unmacht announced that there had only been one response to the request for volunteers to serve on the Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation District Urban Advisory Committee, Dave Bren. The issue of the Shady Beach lake access was raised. Extensive discussion occurred on the merits of opening the access for a period of seven da~s only in order to allow the ice fishermen to remove their lce houses. The hours the access will be open are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and the access will be closed again on March 1, 1989 until the issue can be permanently resolved. Council instructed Staff to contact the residents on Shady Beach to inform them of the decision. Staff was also directed to hold a meeting of the Shady Beach area residents for the pur~ose of gathering information to assist in making a decislon on the final outcome of Shady Beach Access. Shady Beach 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council, February 6, 1989 The next Council meeting will be Tuesday, February 21, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:00 a.m. by general consent of the Council. D/L~~,~~ Y: ~{-lfo':~nager Dee Birch Recording Secretary 5