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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
October 15, 1990
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular
session on Monday, October 15, 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 Planner Garross, City Attorney Kessel and
Recording Secretary Birch.
Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
rise for the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the October 1, 1990 Council meeting were reviewed
by Council.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 1YJi.nu:te-1
1, 1990 COUNCIL 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 Co~en:t
follows: Af}enda
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Invoices To Be Paid
Animal Warden Report
Building Permit Report
Fire and Rescue Report
Third Quarter Budget Report
Treasurer's Report
Architectural Controls Ordinances
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O/l.d 90-10
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consider Approval of
Consider Approval of
Consider Approval of
Consider Approval of
90-10 and 90-11
Consider Approval of Resolution 90-54 Supporting
Newl~ Formed Prior Lake American Legion
Cons1der Approval of Waiver of Assessment Balance
Lots 1-3 Outlot A, Maple Park Shore Acres
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MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (i). (City Manager Unmacht clarified
Ordinance 90-10.)
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and
white, the motion passed unanimously.
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Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council
October 15, 1990
The next order of business was: Consider Variance Appeal For
John Turner. Councilmember Scott excused herself from the
discussion due to potential conflict of interest. Attorney
Edward Christian addressed the Council and provided information
on behalf of John Turner, Jr. who was out of town and who is the
father of the applicant, John Turner III. Discussion followed.
The applicant, John Turner III also briefly discussed his
position re9arding the request. A short discussion followed
regarding gU1delines provided by the City Code.
MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ACCEPT THE ~ohn Twm~
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY THE 2.5 FOOT (John
REAR YARD VARIANCE DUE TO LACK OF DEMONSTRATED HARDSHIP. TU/l.ne/l.}
Discussion followed regarding possible action by the Legislature
regarding the interpretation of the word hardship as stated in
municipal ordinances.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, nay by
White, Scott abstained, motion carried.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m.
The next order of business was: Consider Variance Appeal For 'Pa/l.af}On
Paragon Homes. Owner of Paragon Homes, Greg Schweich, addressed Home-1
the Council regarding his appeal of the Planning Commission's
denial of his request for a 3.35 foot north side yard, 5 foot
front yard, 32 foot lakeshore and 120 square foot minimum lot
area variance for Lot 50, Northwood. The following residents
then expressed concern regarding the size of the home, the
variances being applied for, and possible problems with drainage
on Lot 50.
Harry Moudsley
3189 Linden Circle NW
Dean Sutleff
3162 Linden Circle
Judith James
3147 Linden Circle NW
June Lemke
3201 Linden Circle NW
Extensive discussion occurred regarding the requested variances
denied by the Planning Commission and the issue of combining or
separating lots for building purposes.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Further discussion occurred
lot coverage, aesthetics
development on lot 50.
regarding drainage, percentage of
and sitelines of. the proposed
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October 15, 1990
council concurred that the applicant should draw up another
building plan, address the drainage issue, meet with the
neighbors and then bring the plan to the Planning Department for
review who would in turn present it to the City Manager for
placement on the Council Agenda.
Topics discussed under Other Business are as follows:
City Manager Unmacht handed out copies of proposed agendas
for both the Parks Comprehensive Plan Workshop on Saturday,
October 27, and the Business/Office Park Workshop on Monday,
October 29 for discussion or comment.
A discussion occurred regarding watershed Board positions Wa:te/l.-1hed
which are scheduled to be filled March 1, 1991. Persons who 8oa/l.d
have already expressed interest are: George Koblas, Larry 'Po-1il.Lo~
Greenfield, and Jerry Meysembourg.
Staff also briefl~ discussed several miscellaneous items,
i.e., letter to B1ll Simpkins, LMC survey, Fish Point Road
opening, and sample ballot.
Mayor Andren reported on the results of her meeting with the
downtown property owners with regard to the proposed downtown
feasibility study.
Council discussed rental property and whether
should explore methods of insurin9 that rental
the city is maintained accord1ng to code.
instructed to look into drafting an ordinance on
or not they
property in
Staff was
this issue.
The next Council meeting will be Monday, November 5, 1990 at 7:30
p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting
p.m. by general consent of the Council.
adjourned at
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Li L
Dee B1rc
Recording Secretary
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