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Home My WebLink About010389 Regular MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL January 3, 1989 The Common Council of the city of Prior Lake met in regular session on Tuesday, January 3, 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 December 19, 1988 meeting were reviewed by Council. On page 5 , paragraph 1 of the Minutes, Mayor Andren requested be noted for the record that the Beach Lane Access issue was a scheduled agenda item and that the Sportsman's representatives left early because they were unaware that item would be under other business in the Agenda. it not Club the MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES ~ WITH THE ADDITION FOR THE RECORD AS REQUESTED. 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 Agenda as follows: a) b) Consider Approval of Invoices to Be Paid Consider approval of Changing Council Meeting Dates 1989 that fall on a Legal Holiday Invoices Council Mtg in fute Olange MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT ~mt AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. ~ 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 January 3, 1989 The next order of business was Introduction of New Employees Part time Police Secretary, Carol Goracke, and Patrolman, Mike Dyer. City Manager Unmacht introduced the two individuals separately and read a short background resume. Police Chief Powell followed with a few brief comments regarding their duties. The Council then welcomed the new employees. The next order of business was a Presentation from Corey Busse, District winner in Voice of Democracy Contest sponsored by the VFW. Chuck Dressen, local coordinator for the Voice of Democracy Program, was present to explain the procedures used during the selection process. Cory gave the speech to the Council which won him a chance to compete in the regional tournament in Mankato. Mayor Andren thanked Cory on behalf of the Council for his presentation, and requested that the Council be advised of the final winner of the contest. The next order of business was Consider Recommendation of Watershed Board Appointment Committee. Mayor Andren stated that the Committee consisting of herself, Councilmember White and City Manager Unmacht had received applications from several highly quallfied people. After extensive discussion the Committee recommended that the name of Rick Adams be submitted to the Scott County Board for consideration to fill the vacancy on the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District Board. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, RECOMMENDATION OF RICK WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD SCOTT COUNTY BOARD. SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE ADAMS TO THE PRIOR LAKE-SPRING LAKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE Rid<: Adams Watershai Board Ncmi.naticn Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Review and approve Bylaws for 1989. There being no changes discussion did not occur. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE 1989 l~~m~ BYLAWS AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Review and Approve Fee Schedule for 1989. Discussion occurred re9ardin9 the designation of Park Support Fee and whether the money lS deslgnated for the general fund or for park improvement funds. Councilmember Fitzgerald requested that Staff research the planning and building fee schedule next year, particularly in the area of Conditional Use Permits before setting the 1990 fees. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE REVISED FEE SCHEDULE AS SUBMITTED FOR 1989. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council January 3, 1989 The next order of business was Consider Appointments for 1989. The first being Acting Mayor. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPOINT CAROL SCOTT AS ACTING MAYOR FOR 1989. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Official Newspaper for 1989. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE PRIOR LAKE AMERICAN AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER IN 1989. THE ~r for 1989 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott White, the motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Official Bank. and MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPOINT THE PRIOR &ficliU LAKE STATE BANK AS THE OFFICIAL BANK IN 1989. Bmk Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Equalization Committee. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPOINT THE ~ticn FULL COUNCIL AS THE EQUALIZATION COMMITTEE FOR 1989. Qmrittee Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Liquor Committee. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPOINT MAYOR li~r ANDREN, CITY MANAGER UNMACHT, POLICE CHIEF POWELL AND CITY li~e ATTORNEY KESSEL AS THE LIQUOR LICENSE COMMITTEE FOR 1989. Qmrittee Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Gas and Fuel Supplier for 1989. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE BID SUBMITTED BY MUELKEN GAS AND OIL COMPANY AND TO APPOINT MUELKEN GAS AND OIL COMPANY AS THE GAS AND OIL SUPPLIER FOR 1989. Gas & Oil M.telkm Gas & Oil Co. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Fire Marshall and Assistant Fire Marshall, Director and Health Officer. Civil Defense 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council January 3, 1989 MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE BOB MERTENS ~~ AS FIRE MARSHALL AND LYLE ANDERSON AS ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHALL FOR for 1989 1989, AND THAT LYLE ANDERSON BE APPOINTED CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR FOR 1989, AND THAT DR. LYNCH BE APPOINTED HEALTH OFFICER FOR 1989. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Dog Catcher. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPOINT MCALLISTER AS THE OFFICIAL DOG CATCHER FOR 1989. BOB fug Catcher 1~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Consulting Planner. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPOINT CHARLES Unmlltrng TOOKER AS THE CONSULTING PLANNER FOR 1989. p~ 1~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Fiscal Consultant. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPOINT STEVE MATTSON, OF JURAN AND MOODY, AS THE FISCAL CONSULTANT FOR 1989. J1H'aIl & MJOOy Fiscal Unmlltants 1~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Under Other Business the following items were discussed: Discussion occurred on the upcoming Council/Manager Workshop. City Manager Unmacht handed out copies of a proposed agenda. Discussion occurred on the proposed agenda and the results Council hoped to obtain during the workshop. Council directed City Manager Unmacht to discuss the requirements for the meeting with facilitator Don Salverda. Discussion occurred regarding change of dates for the November, 1989 Council Meeting. Council concurred that the date of Monday, November 6 should not be changed. Councilmember Larson stated he had received several calls from residents near Lakefront Park with regard to snowmobiles being driven ille9ally in the park. Discussion occurred regarding approprlate signage, and whether or not the City had ordinances prohibiting snowmobiles in the park, or whether they were authorized to use a portion of the park. 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council January 3, 1989 City Attorney cited City Code Title 11-2-2-i stating that snowmobiles were restricted from using parks unless there was a designated trail. staff was instructed to research as to whether or not there are any deed restrictions or restrictions on the grant documents with regard to limitations of motorized traffic in Lakefront Park. City Manager Unmacht will discuss the issue with Parks Director Mangan and develop a solution to the problem. Councilmember Scott was concerned about the safety of cross country skiers, and children sledding on the hills where snowmobiles might possibly be encountered. Enforcement of the restrictions was also discussed. Councilmember Larson suggested that all reasonable efforts be made to enforce the proper usage of trails within the City, especially in the park areas. Mayor Andren read a letter from George Koblas objecting to the recent Planning Commission action granting a variance for Reed's Island. The letter is on file in the City Manager's office. The next Council meeting will be Tuesday, January 17, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. by general consent of the Council. aV~d~~ ity Manager Dee Birch Recording Secretary 5