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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1990
The Commo~ Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular
session on Tuesday, February 20, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers
Fitzgerald, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, City Engineer
Anderson, City Planner Graser, Assistant City Manager/Economic
Development Director Schmudlach, and City Attorney Kessel.
Counci1member Larson was absent due to being out of town.
Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
rise for the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the February 5, 1990 meeting were reviewed by
Council. There were no additions or deletions.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE~i..nu~e~
MINUTES AS SUBMITTED;
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White,
the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda asCon~en:t
follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Consider
Consider
Consider
Consider
Consider
Consider
Permit
Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report
Consider Approval of EDC Appointment For Nat Wisser
Consider Approval of Resolution 90-12 Establishing
$1,000,000 of Excess Liability Insurance Coverage
Approval
Approval
Approval
Approval
Approval
Approval
of Invoices To Be Paid
of Animal Warden Report
of Building Permit Report
of Fire & Rescue Report
of Prior Lake Business List
of Lions Club Charitable
Jnvoi..c~
Ani.ma1 W~
~. ~emn.
Fue & ~~
bl' 13u4. w:t
Gam lng lion4 C~
C; blin
T~~tr.
E..OC ~embe/l
~ 90-12
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD ,
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (i).
TO APPROVE THECOn4enX
Ap~ova1
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White,
the motion passed unanimously.
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February 20, 1990
The next order of business was: Conduct Public Hearing on Tax
Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment District No. 2-1. The
public hearing was called to order at 7:35 p.m. and Mayor Andren
read the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American
on February 5 and 12, 1990. Mayor Andren noted that a cop~ of
the map had also been incorporated in the public notlce.
Councilmember Fitzgerald read a statement into the record and,
due to a ~ossibilit~ of conflict of interest, would be abstaining
from partlcipating ln the discussion.
City Manager Unmacht reviewed the process which would be followed
for this meeting and the issues which would be under
consideration. Representative of the Enivid Corporation (Kathleen
Nye-Reiling) was present to discuss the proposed Super Valu
project and to seek approval from City Council of a Tax Increment
Plan for the purpose of soils correction on the site. Mrs.
N~e-Reilin9' presented data on the market growth projected for the
Clty of Prlor Lake, and how the Super Valu ~roject would fit into
the City's Comprehensive Plan. Landscaplng, lighting and ring
road plans were also discussed. Mrs. Nye-Reiling stated that
Lyle Fuller, representative from the Super Valu Corporation,
Leslie Novak, legal re~resentative for Super Valu Corporation,
Steve Erickson, Archltect for Enivid Corporation, and City of
Prior Lake Consultant, Roger Guenette, Advance Resources, were in
attendance to answer any questions.
Director of Public Works, Larry Anderson, presented drawings of
the proposed ring road project and explained the area in which
the ring road would be placed. Roger Guenette then presented an
outline of the proposed project area which would be within the
Tax Increment Finance District #2-1. This discussion included
the costs, sources and use from which the Tax Increment revenue
would be derived.
Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, Bob Barsness,
stated that the Economic Development Committee unanimously
supported the project. Greg Soule, Attorney for the owners of
the Gateway Center, spoke in opposition of Super Valu's plans to
relocate from Gateway Center to the proposed site adjacent to
Priordale Mall. Soule also spoke in opposition to the use of tax
increment financing for this project. Floyd Gast, owner of
Gast's Wine and Spirits, stated that Super Valu's relocation
would impact his business in a negative way. A brief discussion
occurred regarding a Commercial Revenue Bond used by the City of
Prior Lake in 1976 to facilitate the construction of the Gateway
Center. Attorney Novak stated that Super Valu would meet their
requirements under the existin9' lease arrangement with the owners
of the Gateway Center. Bill Gllbertson, owner of Priority Health
and Fitness, stated that business owners in Priordale Mall were
very much in favor of the proposed Super Valu project. Mayor
Andren asked if anyone else wanted to address Council regarding
the issue. No one responded.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO
HEARING.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White, the motion
carried. Fitzgerald Abstained.
CLOSE THE PUBLIC
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TIF
Public
Hearing
for
Enivid
(Super
Valu)
Project
90-12
Minutes Of The Prior Lake City Council
February 20, 1990
The next order of business was: Conduct Public Hearing on TaxTJF ~.H.
Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment District No. 2-1. Theto~ tnIvi..d
public hearing was called to order at 7:35 p.m. and Mayor Andren5upe/l
read the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake AmericanValu
on February 5 and 12, 1990. Mayor Andren noted that a cop~ of
the map had also been incorporated in the public notlce.
Councilmember Fitzgerald read a statement into the record and,
due to a ~ossibilit~ of conflict of interest, would be abstaining
from partlcipating ln the discussion.
City Manager Unmacht reviewed the process which would be followed
for this meeting and the issues which would be under_
consideration. Representative of the Enivid Corporation (Kathle~n I~
Nye-Reiling) was present to discuss the proposed Super (V'af'"uED L~
project and to seek approval from City Council of a Tax Incr~ ~ ~_~~
Plan for the purpose of soils correction on the site. Mrs. 5)
N~e-Reiling ~resented data on the market growth pro~ected for the/
Clty of Prlor Lake, and how the Super \.Var~)proJect would fit
into the City's Comprehensive Plan. Land~ing, lighting and
ring road plans were also discussed. Mrs. Nye-Reiling stated
that Lyle Fuller, representative from the Super Valu Corporation,
Leslie Novak, legal re~resentative for Super Valu Corporation,
Steve Erickson, Archltect for Enivid Corporation, and City of
Prior Lake Consultant, Roger Guenette, Advance Resources, were in
attendance to answer any questions.
Director of Public Works, Larry Anderson, presented drawings of
the proposed ring road project and explained the area in which
the ring road would be placed. Roger Guenette then presented an
outline of the proposed ~roject area which would be within the
Tax Increment Finance Distrlct #2-1. This discussion included
the costs, sources and use from which the Tax Increment revenue
would be derived.
Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, Bob Barsness,
stated that the Economic Development Committee unanimously
supported the project. Greg Soule, Attorney for the owners of
the Gateway Center, spoke in opposition of Super Valu's plans to
relocate from Gateway Center to the proposed site adjacent to
Priordale Mall. Soule also spoke in opposition to the use of tax
increment financing for this project. Floyd Gast, owner of
Gast's Wine and Spirits, stated that Super Valu's relocation
would impact his business in a negative way. A brief discussion
occurred regarding a Commercial Revenue Bond used by the City of
Prior Lake in 1976 to facilitate the construction of the Gateway
Center. Attorney Novak stated that Super Valu would meet their
requirements under the existin9' lease arrangement with the owners
of the Gateway Center. Bill Gllbertson, owner of Priority Health
and Fitness, stated that business owners in Priordale Mall were
very much in favor of the proposed Super Valu project. Mayor
Andren asked if anyone else wanted to address Council regarding
the issue. No one responded.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO
HEARING.
CLOSE THE PUBLIC1>. H. Clo~ed
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White, the motion
carried. Fitzgerald Abstained.
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February 20, 1990
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO RECESS
COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONVENING AN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING.
THE CITY~ece.1~
ECONOMI C/I1:tg..
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White, the motion
carried. Fitzgerald abstained.
For EDA action on this proposal, see their minutes of February
20, 1990.
The regular City Council meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
The next order of business was to Consider
Redevelopment Project #2 Plan.
MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT #2 PLAN - RESOLUTION 90-13.
Approval
of
APPROVE
THE ~ 90-13
~edevlop-
, menX ~~o~.
motlon #2 ~lan
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White,
carried. Fitzgerald abstained.
the
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE TAX INCREMENTTJF-
FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2-1 PLAN - RESOLUTION 90-14. ~ 90-14
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White, the motion
carried. Fitzgerald abstained.
Public Works Director Anderson noted a change of the firstFe~. ~ept
paragraph, line 14 on Resolution 90-11. The date should be ~5 90-11
changed to February 20, 1990, not February 16, 1990. Cnl..vi..d
MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION A~S 90-edll
90-11 (AS AMENDED) RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ESTABLISH p~ov
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROJECT 90-12 ON MARCH 19, 1990 AT 8: 00 ~~oj 90-12
P. M. Cnl..vi..d
SUpe/l
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Scott and White, the motion Valu
carried. Fitzgerald abstained.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
For the record, City Manager Unmacht clarified the Resolutions
which had been passed: Resolution 90-13 Approving Redevelopment
Project #2 Plan and Resolution 90-14 Approving Tax Increment
Financing District # 2-1 Plan were exactly as presented in the
Project documents.
The next order of business was Present Certificate of C~?Lcatf
Appreciation to Linda Blaisdell and Jim Hill. Assistant City otAp~ec.
Manager Schmudlach addressed the Council by briefly reviewing the J.Hill
accomplishments of Linda Blaisdell who had resigned from the L. BlaMd-
Economic Development Committee after three years of service and e1.1
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February 20, 1990
gave words of appreciation to the Jim Hill who has retired as
Economic Development Committee Chairman after six and one-half
years of service. Schmudlach stated that Hill will remain an EDC
member. Mayor Andren presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Mr. Hill and, on behalf of the Council, expressed appreciation to
Mr. Hill for his excellent job as Chairman of the Economic
Development Committee. Mrs. Blaisdell was not present, however,
a Certificate will be presented to her at a later date.
The next order of business was: Presentation of Economic EOCAnnual
Development Committee 1989 Annual Report and the 1990 Wor~epo~
Program. City Manager Unmacht reviewed the requirements forwwWo~
presentation of an annual re~ort to the Council by the Economic~~o~am
Development Committee. EconomlC Development Committee Chairman,
Bob Barsness, presented the 1989 Annual Report and the 1990 Work
Program Report. Primarily, Barsness reviewed the Summary sheet
of the 1989 Annual Report for Council. Council expressed their
thanks to Chairman Barsness for the excellent report, and
concurred that the Economic Development Committee should pursue
a more aggressive and vocal role for 1990. A short discussion
followed. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach introduced new EDA
member, Nat Wisser, to the Council.
The next order of business was: Present Action Plan on Lakefront~e~on:t.
Park Development. Parks and Recreation Director Mangan presented~~
a list of recommendations/ideas for Lakefront Park as submittedAcUon
by the Parks Advisory Committee as well as ideas sU9'gested at the~lan
Council Workshop. Discussion occurred regarding ldentification
of funding sources, the preparation of RFP's, receivin9' RFP's,
awarding of bids, etc. The subject of incorporating dlScussion
of a path network was suggested by Council, however, it was
concluded that this subject could better addressed at another
meeting. John Cook, Field Director of Prior Lake Soccer Club,
addressed the Council with suggestions that Council consider
creating soccer fields at Lakefront Park. Council suggested that
Mr. Cook present his ideas at a future public forum on the
subject. Mrs. Watzel, a resident who lives next to Lakefront
Park expressed concern over snowmobiles in the park. Discussion
followed.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVEAp~oval
ALTERNATIVE #2 AND DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE ACTION PLAN FORotA1:t.~.
DEVELOPMENT OF LAKE FRONT PARK FROM THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. #2 to~
~e~on:t.
City Manager Unmacht requested clarification as to the intent of~~
Council's motion regarding the implementation of an action plan.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White,
the motion passed unanimously.
A short recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 10:50 p.m.
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February 20, 1990
The next order of business was: Consider Approval of
Participation in the Minnesota Communities Program. Skip Reebie
presented details of the program and City Attorney Kessel
outlined steps the City should take in order to participate in
this trpe of Minnesota Housing Financing Agency program.
Discusslon occurred on details of the Agreement.
MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE~HFA
MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES PROGRAM (MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY)Ap~ova1
CONTRACT AND DESIGNATE THE GUARANTEE MORTGAGE COMPANY AS
PARTICIPATING LENDER.
Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Scott and White,
the motion passed unanimously.
The next order of business was: General Overview on Legislative
Issues for 1990 Session. city Manager Unmacht made a short
~resentation regarding what to expect from the 1990 Legislature
ln relation to local governments in the area of Taxes, Budget
Shortfalls, Comparable Worth, Tax Increment Financing, Municipal
Reserve Legislation and Transportation Funding. A short
discussion occurred. Unmacht highli9'hted the City's lobb~ing
process and suggested that Councll mi9'ht want to conslder
adopting more resolutions this year reflectlng their position on
certain issues before the legiSlature.
Under Other Business the following topics were discussed:
Councilmember White distributed a draft copy of an amendment
to Ordinance 90-01 to City Code Section 2-3-4. A cop~ of the
Ordinance will be presented to the Planning Commisslon for
their review before final consideration by the Council.
Attorney Kessel reported that the City has closed on the sale
of the L.B.J. Grain and McDonald lot acquisitions.
The next Council meeting will be Monday, March 5, 1990 at 7:30
p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:55
p.m. by general consent of the Council.
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