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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011690 Regular CENSUS '90 . MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL January 16, 1990 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the City council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Engineer Loney, city Engineer Anderson, Planning Intern Schmitz, Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director Schmudlach, and City Attorney Nelson. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the January 2, 1990 Prior Lake City Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE JANUARY ~.(nu:t.~ 2, 1990 PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next follows: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report Consider Approval of Building Report Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Consider Approval of Budget Report Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report Consider Approval of Revised Buildin9' Permit Report Consider Approval of Church of st. Mlchael's Request for a Temporary 3.2 Beer License. Consider Approval of Bid Award for civil Defense Sirens - Resolution 90-03 Consider Approval of Ordinance 89-13 - Amend Prior Lake City Code 5-4-1 (P) COn4 eni; Af}enda Jnvoi..c~ OOf} Ca:t.ch ~ ~ept F & ~ ~ept !3ut4J-e:t. T ~~~e/l ~.~e/l 5:t.. frJ-Lk.e' ~ Civil Deten4e OR. 89-13 Councilmember Scott requested that Item (j) be removed for discussion at the end of the meeting. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (i). TO APPROVE COn4en:t. Af}en.da 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 110 January~, 1990 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Establish Date for Public Hearing to Consider Redevelopment Project #2 Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for District 2-1. City Manager Unmacht summarized the result of the Economic Development Authority meeting held just prior to this Council meeting. A short discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ~590-~ 90-04 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT [,~:tab~h PROJECT AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT PLAN. ~H to~ T:iF Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Watershed BoardWa:t.~hed Appointment Recommendation. City Manager Unmacht discussed the 80~ Watershed Board appointment and stated that Jim Laabs (SpringAppoVUm~ Lake Township) who's term is expiring had expressed a desire to ~ecommen.d. remain on the Board. Unmacht then introduced City of Prior Lake resident, Larr~ Greenfield, who had submitted a resume and requested Councll to recommend him for the position. Discussion occurred regarding the advantages of having a city resident to represent the City and Prior Lake's interest on the Board. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO RECOMMEND LARRY ~ecommen.d GREENFIELD TO THE SCOTT COUNTY BOARD TO FILL THE WATERSHED:to~. L. DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY TO OCCUR IN MARCH, 1990. 5.~. Wa:t.~hed Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and80~ White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was Consider Petition From Ash Circle A~h Cuc1e Residents for Feasibility Study - Resolution 90-01. Assistant ~~on City Engineer Loney presented the petition from the residents, an overhead of the area, and discussed proposed plans for the Study. A brief discussion followed regarding the area in which the Study would encompass, and proposed assessment plans for the park area. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION~~9o-01 90-01 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF Ql . .p REPORT . ':..~ep. 01- /-~. ~epo/l. 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 8:03 p.m. 2 Minutes Of The Prior Lake city council i~ January ~, 1990 The next order of business was Consider Action on Crystal Bay Dredgin9' Proposal. The first issue to be discussed was part (a) Resolutlon 90-02 EAW. City Manager Unmacht summarized the EAW process. Dave Vinlove, representative for the Crystal Bay Association, addressed Council and introduced Tim Clapp from B & C Excavating and Pat Lynch, Hydrologist for the DNR, who were present to answer questions. Vinlove discussed the EAW, the permit application, specifics of the project and results of soil boring tests in the channel. Discussion occurred on the number and location of the soil borings and what could be done to prevent disturbing the lake bed seal. The following residents addressed Council regarding the following concerns: Risk of dredging, who pays for the EAW, cost of EIS, seepage, soil borings, lake level, width and depth of the channel, closing of the channel should there be a leak, number of trips the haulers would have to make and location of the soil deposits. Tom Snouffer 15142 Fish Point Road Al Winterberger 15956 Sun Fish Trail Lloyd Berggren 3853 NE. Beach Trail Bill Linker 15170 Fish Point Road Merlin Strand 15780 Skyline Avenue Larry Crohn 15707 Island View Road city Engineer Anderson commented on the seepa9'e issue and the necessity for soil borings. Extensive dlScussion occurred regarding the possibility of erosion, and number of soil borings. DNR Hydrologist, Pat Lynch, clarified points and conditions on the permit and the monitoring of seepage, should it occur. Lynch also stated that the DNR did not believe an EIS was required for this proposal. Council expressed concern over whether there would be a buffer zone between the water and shore to prevent further erosion. Further discussion occurred. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ~5 90-02 90-02 FINDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET A PRIVATE on C~Y4:ta1 ACTION AND DOES NOT REQUIRE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT. &y CAW Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. The discussion reconvened at 9:45 p.m. 3 Minutes Of The Prior Lake city Council \\9 January -i, 1990 The next item on Crystal Bay was Issue (b) Excavating and Filling Permit. City Manager Unmacht discussed the specifications of the permit and the status to date. Vinlove stated that the Association will cooperate in any way possible to avoid road damage, and stated that the Association will clean the road surface daily if necessary, and they will perform the additional soil borings as specified in order to conform to the contingencies required. Council concurred that the Association should proceed with obtaining a Permit from the DNR and Watershed Board before Council approval. Council expressed a desire for the Association to obtain data on the depth of the material over the lake bed seal in order to prevent possible damage to the seal during excavation. Discussion occurred regarding the use of an alternate route instead of Fremont Avenue to avoid damage to the roadbed, turf reestablishment on the disposal site, and the feasibility of an emergency plan for staff to monitor the soil during excavation. Council also discussed obtaining a letter from Tom Dalsin exemptin9' the City from any liability for damage to his property which mlght occur from the trucks. An agreement from the Association exempting the City from any damage claims should the excavation not be completed was also requested by Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO TABLE THE ISSUE ~:ta1 AND WHEN THE WATERSHED BOARD PERMIT, THE DNR PERMIT AND ~ CONTINGENCIES ARE AVAILABLE, THE COUNCIL WILL CALL A SPECIAL [,xc & o~~ MEETING TO TAKE ACTION ON THE EXCAVATING AND FILLING PERMIT FOR ~~ CRYSTAL BAY . Tabled 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 10:35 p.m.. The next order of business was Staff Presentation on State Auditor Financial Health Profile. Ma~or Andren requested that, due to the lateness of the evening, thlS item be tabled until a later date. Council concurred. The topics under Other Business were discussed as follows: city Manager Unmacht handed out a tentative agenda outline for the Council's Winter Workshop to be held on February 2-4 at the Scanticon. A brief discussion occurred and Council gave approval to finalize details. Consent Agenda Item (j) Consider Approval of Ordinance OR. 89-13 89-13 - Amend Prior Lake City Code 5-4-1 (P). Councilmember (Council Scott questioned whether there should be a reference to the member possibility of granting a longer period to move a building in Scott, the winter if adverse weather conditions were a factor. City Corrected Manager Unmacht stated that staff would compile this wording Intent to into the Ordinance and send to the attorney's office for read: completion. allow for longer timE frame for planting of grass if bldg moved in Winter. 4 Minutes Of The Prior Lake City Council f(g January ,2, 1990 MOTION MADE BY SCOTT SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE OR. 89~13 89-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE SECTION 5-4-1 Am~f} AND PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE 3-6, SECTION 4.1 WITH AMENDMENT CUy Code REGARDING TIME EXTENSION WHEN NECESSARY DURING WINTER MONTHS. 5EC 5-4-1 ~ov. ~. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Larson questioned the City of Savage's plan for Highway 13. Staff will keep the Council informed as appropriate. Councilmember White recommended that Council conduct their annual performance review of City Manager Unmacht. A brief discussion followed on past performance review practices. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPOINT AC~y ~~ COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF COUNCILMEMBER LARSON AND MAYOR ANDRENcvalua:t.i..on TO REVIEW THE CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE FOR 1989. (THECo~ee COMMITTEE WILL OVERSEE THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORTS SUBMITTED BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS.) Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next Council meeting will be Monday, February 5, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. by general consent of the Council. vld J. Unma ht ity Manager / .e '~ . l/p-?- ~~ / Dee Blrch Recording Secretary 5