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Home My WebLink About10791 Regular HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 18J$.K 20)1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL October 7, 1991 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, October 7, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Acting Mayor Fitzgerald, councilmembers Larson, Scott, White, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, Director of Public Works Anderson, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Acting Mayor Fitzgerald called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. Fitzgerald explained that Mayor Andren was late due to the fact that she was at the high school readin9 a proclamation at Homecoming Activities on behalf of the Clty and would arrive shortly. The minutes of the September 16, 1991 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. City Manager Unmacht noted that Mayor Andren had requested a clarification of page 2, paragraph 1, last sentence. Council agreed that the following should be added to the sentence: "and will represent a financial saving to the taxpayers." In Paragraph 2, page 2, Mayor Andren also wanted it clarified that it was Patty Richards who requested her concerns be shown in the record, not Mayor Andren's suggestion. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES MUwi:.~ AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as COn-1erU follows: a) b) c) d) e) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Jnvoice-1 Consider Approval Of Final Payment on Project 88-21, Duluth Ave Duluth Avenue Improvements Consider Approval of Final Payment on Project 90-13, North Shore Oaks Sewer, Water and Street Improvement Consider Approval of Municipal Election Judge Appointments Consider Approval of Resolution 91-39 For The Prior Lake Lions Club To Conduct Pull Tab Gambling Activities at the Prior Place Bowling Lanes No/ti:.h 5ho/tc Oak4 election Judf}-e4 LiofVJ 'P uV.. Tab-1-'P/ti..o/t 'Place 4629 Dakota S1. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 MINUTES OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 7, 1991 MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (e). CONSENT COn-1erU Aflenda Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried. At Mayor Andren's request agenda items 4 and 5 were bypassed until she could be present, therefore, Council considered the following topics under Other Business: City Manager Unmacht announced that there would be a RTB ~TB Breakfast meeting on October 15 in Burnsville and anyone interested in attending should contact Dee Birch. City Manager Unmacht discussed the Legislative mini-sessions on Transportation and Natural Resources being held on October 29 by Committees of the Minnesota House. Unmacht encouraged partici~ation at these meetings by Council and staff. PubllC Works Director Anderson requested support from Council to address the mini-session with regard to transportation/utility billing concepts. Council concurred. Councilmember White will attend on their behalf to testify. City Manager Unmacht will attend the Natural Resources Commlttee and testify on the Eurasian Milfoil problem. A short discussion occurred on a letter received from the MWCC on the use of sludge for fertilizer. Discussion occurred with regard to scheduling a special cQ4 EDA meeting to discuss the Enivid Development Agreement. 5pecia.l Council agreed that the meeting should be held on M~f}-. Monda~, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers and dlrected staff to publish the meeting notice. Assistant City Manager Schmudlach announced that the C0Uennial Centennial Committee would be purchasing a 20 foot Blue Blue Spruce to be planted at the intersection of Highway 21 5pquce and Main Avenue. This tree would be called the T/tee Centennial Tree and dedicated to Charlie Tooker who had worked many years on the downtown concept. Schmudlach stated that a tree lighting ceremony would take place during the Christmas holidays. Staff announced that Kay Schmudlach had been appointed to the Twin cities Development Corporation Board of Directors. A short recess was called. The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Andren at 7:57 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider Traffic and 5upe/t Transportation Study for Super Valu Development Proposal. City ~~p; Manager Unmacht commented on the status of the Super Valu l/ta~~c pre11minary plat submittal. Public Works Director Anderson & discussed the transportation feasibility study, alignment of T~~po~- ction 5i:udy 2 MINUTES OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 7, 1991 roadways and the County's participation in the costs. Lyle Fuller, Super Valu representative, introduced Lee Radermacher, Dave Chromy and Chuck Leer, development proposal re~resentatives, to the Council. Fuller outlined Super Valu's posltion not to offer financial assistance with regard to sharing of the transportation study costs, however, stated that the Radermacher's had agreed to fund the Highway 13 and Five Hawks Avenue warrant study for a signalized intersection. Chuck Leer addressed the Council and discussed the option agreement and acquisition of the property. Discussion occurred with regard to cost sharing of the study, purchase agreement and documentation of ownership of land. Council requested a written document from the Radermachers and Super Valu that the Radermachers are indeed planning on acquiring the property and are able to obtain an option extension from Valley City Bank past December 31, 1991. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO CONTINUE 5upe/t CONSIDERATION OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY FOR SUPER V~ VALU UNTIL MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1991. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Larson and White. Scott and Fitzgerald. Motion failed. Discussion occurred on extension of the option and payment of the transportation study by Radermacher. Additional discussion occurred regarding costs incurred by the City, developer and Count~ and whether the developer would be willing to reimburse the Clty for the study should the project not be completed. Nays by Andren, MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, THAT THE CITY, 51~e/t COUNTY AND DEVELOPER PAY A THIRD OF THE COST WITH DEVELOPER'S V~ PORTION TO BE REFUNDED (IF PROJECT IS SUCCESSFUL) OUT OF THE DEVELOPMENT FEES AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald and White. Nays by Andren, Larson and Scott. The motion failed. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE TRAFFIC 5upe/t AND TRANSPORTATION FEASIBILITY STUDY COST OF $20,000 WITH THE V~ COUNTY CONTRIBUTING $10,000 AND THE CITY CONTRIBUTING $10,000 T/tat/'.-ic SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING THREE CONDITIONS: 1) SUPER VALU TO 5~ud ASSIGN THEIR OPTION ON THE LAND TO THE RADERMACHERSi 2) THE A e~erU OPTION AGREEMENT ON THE LAND BE EXTENDED PAST DECEMBER 31, 1991 ~ FOR AT LEAST AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYSi AND, 3) THAT MR. RADERMACHER AGREES TO PAY THE COST OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC STUDY IF FOR SOME REASON HE WITHDRAWS HIS PLAT AND DOES NOT EXERCISE HIS OPTION ON THE PROPERTY. Further discussion occurred regarding the motion. Council requested that Mr. Radermacher agree to sign a cooperative agreement or agree in writing with the city to pay for the study should he withdraw his plat. Radermacher concurred. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Chuck Leer clarified the Council's second contingency in the motion. Council concured with his clarification. 3 MINUTES OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 7, 1991 A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m. The next order of business was: Preliminary 1992 Budget Budf}-et Discussion. City Manager Unmacht stated that a workshop would be held before November 18 to discuss the budget. City Manager Unmacht then briefl~ commented on a rou9h draft of a summary which had been dlstributed to Councll and discussed areas of Local Government Trust Fund, Legislative changes which will impact the budget, and property tax values as they relate to the budget. Jerry Meysembourg addressed the Council and expressed concern for the safet~ of snowmobilers who wish to go from the upper to the lower prlor lake under the newly constructed bridge this coming winter. Mr. Meysembourg also reported on the latest Eurasian Mi1foil treatment results. The next Council meeting will be Monday, October 21, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting 9:40 p.m. by general consent of the Counci . adjourned at A~oU/tn Dee Birch Recording Secretary 4