The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About041690 Regular HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 rtYJ$S 2Q91 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL April 16, 1990 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, April 16, 1990 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, City Planner Graser, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, 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 and welcomed the audience. The minutes of the April 2, 1990 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY AS SUBMITTED. frJirw;t~ WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES 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 follows: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) Consider Approval of Invoices To be Paid Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report Consider Approval of Budget Report Consider Approval of Building Permit Report Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Consider Ap~roval of st. Michael's Temporary Beer License - Aprllfest Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report Consider Approval of Resolution 90-20 - "Respect For Law Week" Consider Approval of Ordinance 90-01 Planning commission Consider Approval of Prior Lake Jays Baseball Association Request for 3.2 Beer License For The Season Duties MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (j). BY WHITE, THE TO APPROVE Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. 4629 Dakota S1. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 447-4230 I Fax (612) 447-4245 Jnvo.LC~ DOf} Ca:t.ch 13ud.g.e:t. ~. ~e/l F & ~~cue Temp Bee/l 5:t. frJ-Lk. ~ T~~~~ ~5 90-20 of OR. 90-01 :Ja(j'~ Temp Bee/l ~ eIllTli-i:. COn4en:t. Af}en.da Minutes of the Prior Lake city council April 16, 1990 The next order of business was: Consider Volunteer A~preciation Day. Assistant city Manager Schmudlach presented detal1s of the plans to honor volunteers. A brief discussion occurred on the schedule, and the method of selecting a "Volunteer Of The Year" and who should be appointed to the selection committee. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION ACTION PLAN AS PREPARED AND APPOINTED MAYOR ANDREN, COUNCILMEMBER SCOTT AND CITY MANAGER UNMACHT TO THE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO SELECT A VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Second Draft of Dog/Cat Ordinance 90-02. city Manager Unmacht commented briefly on the underlined changes in the Ordinance, Section 10-2-4, 10-2-7 and 10-2-12B. A letter from Polly Bieber , 14916 pixie Point circle, was entered into the record regarding a bark eliminator collar. Unmacht also discussed the recommendation to amend the fee schedule for boarding of animals from $3.50 a day to $7.50 a day. A short discussion occurred regarding the sug9'ested amendments. police Chief Powell answered questions regard1ng the amendments. The following residents addressed the Council regarding suggested changes in the Ordinance: Colette Welch, 16090 st. Paul Avenue and Jim Weninger, 2591 spring Lake Road. Additional discussion occurred regarding dogs running at large and also a discount on license fees for spayed and neutered animals. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADOPT THE REVISED ORDINANCE AND AMEND THE FEE SCHEDULE FROM $3.50 PER DAY TO $7.50 PER DAY FOR BOARD AND CARE OF ANIMALS, AND DIRECT CITY STAFF TO REVIEW A DOG/CAT LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO THE MAYOR'S PROPOSAL, AND REPORT BACK TO CITY COUNCIL. additional fine for not (Staff will investigate this Discussion on unlicensed dogs and an having a licensed dog occurred. issue as part of the motion.) Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott The next order of business was: Consider Amendment to Assessment Policy. Public Works Director Anderson briefly reviewed details of the changes in the Assessment Policy dealing with exemptions to the collection of storm water fees for certain parcels. Council discussion occurred. proposed language to be adopted and incorporated into section III, Subd. H, storm Water Drainaqe Im~rovements of the Prior Lake Assessment Policy would be as fo lows: "Properties will be considered exempt and not subject to a storm water charge if all the following conditions occur": 2 # Vo..w.nt:.ee/l ApfJ/I.-ecia:t.i.t. Ac:t.i..on ~J..an O~ 90-02 Dog/Ca:t. Amdndrni.: :to A~~~~ men:t. ~olicy Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 16, 1990 1. Ade9?ate on-site and off-site storm sewer facilities are ava1lable to serve the property with respect to runoff capacity. 2. There are no associated street improvements required within the subdivision application or building permit review process. 3. The entire area proposed to be developed has been previously assessed. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY ASSESSMENT POLICY AMENDMENT AS SUBMITTED. SCOTT, TO ADOPT THE A~~e&nen:t. 'Policy Amdnmeni; 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 8:14 p.m. The next order of business was: Conduct Public Hearing on ~H to~ Improvement Project 90-13, North Shore Oaks Sewer and Water 'P~oi- 90-13 Project, and Consider Resolution 90-22, Ordering Im~rovements and No~ 5ho~ Preparation of Plans. Mayor Andren called the publlC hearing to order at 8:15 p.m. and read the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on March 26 and April 2, 1990. City Manager Unmacht opened the discussion with a few brief comments. Public Works Director Anderson and Assistant City Engineer Loney presented an overview and highlights of the details on the North Shore project which consists of Ash Circle, Ferndale Avenue and Hampton Street including the total cost of the project $442,600, estimated assessment rate per front foot and related sewer connection charges. City Manager Unmacht added that this project is a petition initiated project which means that a three-fifths vote is required of the Council for passage. If it had been a Council initiated project then a four-fifths vote would be required. The following residents spoke against the issue: Aqainst Jim Scoggin (A representative for property owner immediately to the west of Fernda1e Avenue) Bob Scheeler Linda Scheeler 14254 Ash Circle For Jim Bates, Attorney for Charles Reuter, 14204 Ash Circle (Letter from Charles Reuter was entered into the record.) 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council April 16, 1990 Against For Tim Conners 14113 Ash circle Joe Zieska 5316 Hampton NE Brad Haycraft 14156 Ash Circle NE Lynn Speiker 14226 Ash Circle NE (Concerned about high cost of Project and revamping of Assessment Policy so its affordable) Robert Kamorouski 14184 Ash circle Kathryn Havlik 5356 Hampton Ave Robin Farrell 14128 Ash circle Julie Hastings 14114 Ash Circle Tony Hanson 14142 Ash Circle Keith Plath 14212 Ash Circl Letters from Charles Reuter, Robert and Sharon Kamorouski and Robert and Linda Scheeler, and Bonnie and Keith Plath, were entered into the record as being against the proposal. A letter from Brenda and Guy Lammers on the issue of costly assessments for the "project" was entered into the record. A five minute recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M. The following residents spoke: For Sara Krohn 14179 Ash Circle Tony Hanson 14142 Ash Circle (concerned about timing) Sandy Haycraft 14156 Ash Circle NE Keith Dickie 5336 Hampton Mike Wartman 5313 140 street (Spoke in general terms, neither for or against the issue) 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake city council April 16, 1990 Discussion occurred regarding the health and safety of residents when septic systems fail. Further discussion occurred on the possibility of instituting a two year time frame for hook up to the sewer system, as opposed to the existing one year limitation. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE ns 90-02 RESOLUTION 90-02 ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION OF No~ PLANS ON NORTH SHORE OAKS PROJECT 90-13. 5ho~e Oak~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Council directed staff to research the feasibility of allowing a two year time frame for hookup to the system as opposed to the current one year hookup requirement. Details to be researched by staff and brought back for further Council review. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC HEARING. 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 9:50 p.m. Public Works Director Anderson commented on project engineering services. A brief discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT ~CM WITH RCM ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTINGENT UPON STAFF'S REVIEW. Co~ac:t. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Director of Public Works Anderson introduced RCM Representative, Pete Carlson. The next order of business was: Consider Variance and Administrative Plat Application for Barbara Von Drashek. Councilmember Fitzgerald abstained from taking part in the discussion on this issue. City Planner Graser presented details and overheads of the lots A and B, and discussed egress and ingress to the lots, utility access and park dedication requirement. Discussion occurred on the utility access, street, and other aspects of the land division. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE , TO APPROVE LOT SPLIT Von D~~h~ AND VARIANCE SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF THE $422.00 PARK V~ce DEDICATION FEE AND THAT PROPERTY OWNER GRANT THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY TWENTY FEET OF TRACT A. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried. Fitzgerald abstained from voting. 5 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council April 16, 1990 The next order of business was: Consider First Draft of Revised Weed Weed Ordinance 90-03. City Manager Unmacht briefly outlined the O~ purpose of the proposed changes in the amendment. City Planner 90-03 Graser discussed the need for effective and efficient enforcement of the weed ordinance which the proposed changes will now provide. Council concurred that City Manager and staff should prepare the ordinance for consent agenda approval on May 7, 1990. The next order of business was: Presentation of Parks ~~~ Comprehensive Plan. Parks and Recreation Director Mangan Comp presented highlights of the first draft of the Parks and ~lan Recreation Department's Mission statement along with the Goals and Objectives of the Park Comprehensive Plan. Mangan summarized each section of the com~ Plan and ur9'ed Council to review the draft for further conslderation. D1Scussion occurred on holding a workshop meeting with Council and Staff to go over the Parks Comprehensive Plan in detail. Staff was directed to select a future workshop date. No further action occurred. Under Other Business the following topics were discussed: Councilmembers were invited to a New Employee open house on May 2, 1990 to meet the newly hired employees. Citr Manager Unmacht gave a brief report on the Future Vislons Consortium. A short discussion occurred on a request from John Cook regarding the Soccer Club. A brief report was made regarding the installation of the new sirens. Mayor Andren requested that staff compile reimbursements made for Councilmembers meeting attendance. Councilmember Larson introduced the subject of leaf disposal and yard disposal which was discussed briefly. a policy on mileage and The next Council meeting will be Monday, May 7, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the mee . p.m. by general consent of the Council. adjourned at 10:45 A~o~ Dee Birch Recording Secretary 6