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Home My WebLink About040290 Regular HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 W'J$ .JV 2Q91 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL April 2, 1990 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, April 2, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitz9'erald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Public Works Dlrector Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Assistant Planner Garross, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director Schmudlach, Police Chief Powell and City Attorney Kessel. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda asK~~R~~t follows: a) b) c) Consider Approval of Minutes Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Equipment certificate Financing of Equipment Minutes Invoices computerCornputer Upgrade City Manager Unmacht stated a clarification to paragraph 3 on page 2 of the minutes. In paragraph 3 the statement "the consensus of the Council was reached based on Councilmember Larson's suggestion" was fully explained in paragraph 2 on page 2 which states "Councilman Larson offered the Council an idea to conduct a survey of the citizens through the Parks Advisory Committee........." . MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THEMinutes MINUTES AS CLARIFIED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Approval of 1990 Clean Up Day and Receive Update on City Recycling Program. Code Enforcement Officer, Jay Scherer, presented plans for the City's Clean Up Day on May 5, 1990, and stated that tires, batteries, appliances and furniture would be the items accepted at the designated site. Scherer also stated that seedling trees would be given out to those persons participating in the Clean Up Day. Counci1members questioned Scherer regarding publicit~ for the event. Scherer invited those present to volunteer thelr services for the event by contacting him during business hours. 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 447-4230 I Fax (612) 447,4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 2, 1990 MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE CLEAN UP DAY AS PROPOSED. THE 1990 Clean UP Day Scott and Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, White, the motion passed unanimously. Code Enforcement Officer Scherer then discussed details of the city employees' participation in a recycling program. Office paper, newspa~ers, cans and glass are being recycled at City Hall. Councll expressed positive feedback on this city employee program. The next order of business was: Present Lake Review Committee LRC Status Report. Tom Watkins, Chairman of the Lake Review Status Committee (LRC) commented briefly on the progress made by the LRcReport and introduced the following Subcommittee representatives: Jon Falkowski - Chairman, Water Level Committee Andrew Franklin - Chairman, Water Quality Committee Richard Warner - Co-Chair - Water Use Committee Rick Adams - Member - Governance Committee The Subcommittee re~resentatives summarized the findings of their respective subcommlttees from their formation to present. Participating committee members in attendance at the meeting were introduced. Brief discussions occurred re9'arding the findings of the LRC and Council expressed appreciatlon for their endeavors. Mayor Andren adjourned the meeting for the purpose of calling an Economic Development Authority meeting. The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider the First Draft of the Dog & Cat Revised Dog and Cat Ordinance 90-02. City Manager UnmachtORD90-02 briefly commented on the purpose of the amendments to the current Dog and Cat Ordinance which was to provide more flexibility in1st Draft enforcing the Ordinance and to update the code originally adopted in the 1970's. Chief of Police, Dick Powell, discussed restrictions which now exist in the present Ordinance. Residents Jim Weninger, 2591 Spring Lake Road, spoke in favor of the proposed Ordinance, and Mike Mankowski, 3171 Butternut Circle, spoke against the proposed Ordinance. Discussion occurred on various sections of the Ordinance. Council directed Staff to place the Ordinance on the April 16, 1990 Council Agenda for further consideration. The next order of business was: Consider the Use of Poly ph os- Polyphosphates in the Water System to Offset "Brown water"phates Problems. Public Works Director Anderson discussed the pros and in water cons of adding polyphosphates to Prior Lake's water system. Discussion occurred on the use of filters, taste of water resulting from the addition of polyphosphates, impact upon water quality of the lake and upon water lines. Approved MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO DIRECT STAFF TOpolyphos- USE POLYPHOSPHATES IN THE PRIOR LAKE WATER SYSTEM FOR A TEST PERIOD OF ONE YEAR WITH MONITORING OF THE LAKE WATER QUALITy~hate~ DURING THE YEAR. ALSO THAT THE RESULTS OF THE LAKE WATER QUALITY ? wha er TESTING SHOULD BE MADE PUBLIC. Wlt Contingent 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 2, 1990 spoke in favor of the variance; Sharon Waters edge and Dave Moran, 14408 Watersedge, 14399 Watersedge, spoke against the variance. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO UPHOLD THE Ryland PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO GRANT THE VARIANCE. 'JAppeal Gronholz, 14412 and Mark Hyland, Additional discussion occurred regarding the Shoreland Management Ordinance as it relates to substandard lot sizes and the fact that the lot in question is definitely a lot of record. 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 10:50 p.m. The next order of business was: Present Report from Parks PAC Advisory Committee on status of Lakefront Park Action Plan. Art on Lake- Schoot, Chairman of the Parks Advisory Committee, presented a Front report on the status of the Lakefront Park Action Plan and Park activities of the PAC which included plans for the formation of a survey, timeframe, methods of funding and other details of their activities. Parks and Recreation Director Mangan then discussed the Committee's activities. Discussion occurred regarding a survey of the public, funding, and how to ascertain which ~arks to consider for future improvement. The following citlzens addressed the issue: Hans Hermansen, 16316 Park Avenue SE, spoke in favor of a survey and Bill Linker, 15170 Fish Point Road, offered the Taxpayers Coalition assistance in administering the survey. No further discussion occurred. A' short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 11:30 p.m. Under Other Business the following topics were discussed: City Manager Unmacht announced that the League of Minnesota Cities Conference is scheduled for June 12 15, 1990 in Duluth. Councilmembers should make their reservations ASAP in order to reserve hotel rooms. The upcoming April 7, 1990 workshop agenda was briefly reviewed by Unmacht. Council gave direction to preparing final plans for the workshop. Councilmember White reported on the status of the newly formed Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and its first two Board meetings. Council/Staff City Mana9'er proceed wlth 4 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 2, 1990 Further discussion occurred regarding the advisability of notifying residents that "brown water" problems could increase for a short time at the onset when the po1yphosphates are added to the water. Council discussed regular testing intervals to monitor the impact. It was also discussed that testing may be inconclusive due to the extreme number of variables which exist in this testing process. Resident, Dave Moran, 14408 Watersedge, expressed concern over po1yphosphates being added to the lake water and suggested that staff explore whether or not a water quality ~roblem would be created. council directed staff to check wlth the DNR to ascertain if they have a history of any negative effects of introducing polyphos~hates to the lake water. Councilmember Fitzgerald amended his motlon, and Scott seconded the amendment to be added to read as follows: PRIOR TO INTRODUCING POLYPHOSPHATES, A STAFF IS NEEDED IN THAT THE DISCHARGE POLYPHOSPHATES INTO THE WATERSHED AREA SIGNIFICANT DETERIMENTAL EFFECT. FAVORABLE FINDING ByPolyphos- OF WATER CONTAININGPhates WILL NOT HAVE A (City Manager's Note: Staff will contact the Metropolitan Council, Department of Health and the DNR, together with researching and undertaking testing procedures prior to the introduction of polyphosphates into the water system. Council will be kept informed as to staff's progress.) Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. Scott The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider Ap~roval of Planning Commission Code of Ethics. Planning Commlssion Chairman, Tom Kedrowski, presented the Planning Commission's new Code of Ethics which Council had directed the Commission to revise and bring back for approval. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, CODE OF ETHICS AS PRESENTED. TO APPROVE Planning THEConnnissmor Code of Ethics and Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Appeal of PlanninJMark Rylar Commission Variance Decision by Mark Hyland. Assistant City Planner Garross ~resented details of the action taken by the Planning Commisslon on March 15, 1990 regardin9' the granting of a variance for development on a substandard Slze lot in Boudin's Manor. An action which Mark Hyland, 14399 Waters edge , was appealing. Discussion occurred regarding the lot size, water runoff containment, the Shoreland Mana9'ement Ordinance as it relates to this subject and other nelghborhood concerns. The following residents addressed the Council on this issue: Shirley Christiansen (owner of the lot under discussion) 1110 Quinn Avenue South, Bloomington, and Mike Solheid, 5391 Cassandra, Scott 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council April 2, 1990 Mayor Andren read two letters into the record. The letters were from: R. L. Haberkorn, Chairman and CEO of Norex, Inc. and Fred A. Meier. Both individuals requested that their names be removed from the Tax~ayer's Coalition petition on the Lakefront Park Actlon Plan. The meeting then adjourned at 11:40 p.m. for the purpose of reconvening to a closed session to discuss Police Contract negotiations. Mayor Andren called the closed session to order at Those present were: Mayor Andren, Counci1members Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Attorney Recording Secretary Birch. The next Council meeting will be Monday, April 16, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. 11:46 p.m. Fitzgerald, Kessel and There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m. by general consent of the Council. 5 Minutes of the Prior Lake City council April 2, 1990 Summary of minutes of closed session for purpose of contract negotiations between the city of Prior Lake and Law Enforcement Services, Inc. for 1990-1991 Police contract. Mayor Andren called the closed session to order. Those present were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. City Manager Unmacht discussed details of the Contract and the recommendations of the mediator to settle the wage dispute at 4.75 percent for 1990 and 4.75 percent for 1991. Unmacht presented various options. council discussed the options presented. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE 1990-1991 LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, INC AND THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 p.m. 6