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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091691 Regular 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 CUTJ$K 2Q91 HERITAGE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL September 16, 1991 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake session on Monday, September 16, 1991 at 5:30 Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, City Manager Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. met in regular p.m. in the City councilmembers Unmacht, City Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the September 3, 1991 City Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE MinU-te-1 SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 COUNCIL MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Jnvoice4 b) Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report DOf}-CeRch c) Consider Approval of Building Permit Report Bldg.. 'PVlII d) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Fi/l.e & ~0 e) Consider Approval of Refuse Hauler's Permit for Admiral 'R.e/-uAe Waste Management, Inc. Licen-1e f) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report T /I. ea-1U/te/U. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (f). CONSENT COn-1erU Af}-enda Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Fire Hall Referendum. Chief Al Borchardt Fi/te discussed the pros and cons of incorporating the Equipment Hall acquisition within the Fire Hall Referendum Question. Council 'R.ef-e/tMd concurred with staff that it would save the taxpayers money by . separating the two items and placing the Fire Hall and land acquisition on a 2.2 million dollar referendum for the November, 4629 Dakota 51. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake city council September 16,1991 1991 general election. The equipment acquisition would then be completed through the issuance of Equipment certificates which do not require voter approval, and will represent a financial saving to local taxpayers. Mayor Andren stated that she had received a call from Richards who expressed concern that the city had chosen to a referendum on the ballot at the same time as the school issue. Ms. Richards has requested that Mayor Andren have expression of concern be placed in the record. Patty place bond this Carol Scott arrived at 5:34 p.m. Further discussion occurred regarding the Referendum Question. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE STAFF TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION (91-38) TO PLACE THE 2.2 MILLION DOLLAR REFERENDUM QUESTION FOR A FIRE HALL BUILDING AND LAND ACQUISITION ON THE NOVEMBER, 1991 ELECTION BALLOT AND TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIRE EQUIPMENT TO BE COMPLETED THROUGH EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES SUBJECT TO A SUCCESSFUL REFERENDUM IN NOVEMBER. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Scott business was: Approve 1992-1996 Capital Councilmembers agreed that they had been on this document and all comments were The next order of Improvement Program. thoroughly briefed received by staff. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE 1992-1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Staff Report on Metropolitan Council/Count~ Road 18 Issue. city Manager Unmacht commented on a letter recelved from Metropolitan Council Staff member, Bob Mazanec, and discussed Prior Lake's position with regard to the issues which the Metropolitan Council has raised concerning the CSAH 18 proposal. A short discussion occurred on the expectations of the Metropolitan Council and actions to be taken by Scott County and the cities of Prior Lake and Shakopee. Discussion occurred on the Comprehensive Plan and time table for staff to complete the document. The meeting adjourned to participate in the Info/Expo at the Senior High School. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. The next order of business was: Second consideration of Ordinance 91-10 - Fire Arms Regulations. The meeting opened with comments from Sportsmans Club representative, Dave Moran. Mr. Moran stated that the Sportsmans Club did not agree that health and safety was an issue on Pike Lake, and that the Club opposed Ordinance 91-10 because existing laws are adequate to address the resident's needs. Mr. Moran then reported on the results of the Club's meeting with residents of Pike Lake. 2 RS 91-38 Fire Hall Referen- d~ ClP ClP Metro Council CR 18 OR 91-10 Fire Arms Reg. on Pike Lake Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council September 16,1991 Dick Powell addressed the Council regarding enforcement of no hunting or trespassing on Pike Lake and along Pike Lake Trail. city Manager Unmacht read a letter from Public Works Director, Larry Anderson, stating that the land between Pike Lake and pike Lake Trail was public right-of-way for about 1000 feet and, consequently, offered public exposure to Pike Lake from the roadway. The following Pike Lake residents spoke in favor of the Ordinance: Wayne Leppla, 4250 NE 140th Street Ted Finholt, 4250 NE 140th street Chuck pavlish, 4262 NE 140th Street Gale Klingberg, spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. A representative from the National Rifle Association, Norm Jensvold, 5708 Cedarwood Trail, Burnsville, discussed the Minnesota Statute regarding regulation of hunting. Mr. Jensvold also pointed out a discrepancy in Ordinance 91-10, Section 10-4-4 B regarding minors and firearms. Council discussed the issue of health and safety, noise pollution, erection of signs, dollar amount of penalty to be ~osted on signs and other issues related to the ordinance. Extenslve discussion occurred on the safety aspect of this issue. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT , TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 91-10 - AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE WITH CHANGES AS STATED FOR SECTION 10-4-4 (B) WHICH SHOULD READ: "No person shall furnish a minor under the age of fourteen (14) with a firearm, air gun, ammunition or explosive without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian or the Prior Lake Police Department." Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson and Scott, nay by White. The motion carried. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider Draft of 1992 Eurasian Milfoil Action Plan. city Manager Unmacht reported on his recent meeting with concerned individuals representing the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed Board, the Lake Association, and the Lake Advisory Committee. Watershed Board spokesman, Rick Adams, addressed the Council and presented the Watershed Board's suggestion (in addition to the Draft Plan) that the City hire three interns as spotters, and that the City contribute $10,000 toward the treatment costs. Jerry Meysembourg, Watershed Board member, outlined the extent of Milfoil infestation in Prior Lake and discussed the seriousness of this infestation and the anticipated costs connected with treatments. Extensive discussion occurred on how the Milfoi1 is spread, treatment, containment, cost sharing, DNR action and other ideas connected with this issue. Tom Watkins commented on the tax base impact, lake shore owners interest, and general ideas on financing these activities. Council concurred that staff should 3 (JR[) 91-10 No HurUing. & rue A/l/Tl4 CU/l.CMian. Milf-oil Action 1'lan. Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council September 16,1991 meet with other jurisdiction officials and come up with a revised plan to include outlining projected costs in manpower and dollars. Item A - Adopt Eurasian Milfoil Agreement with DNR: Council concurred that this item should be adopted. BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL CONTROL HERBICIDE APPLICATION BETWEEN THE AND THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE. cwz.a,j.ian MUf-oil DN'R. :Joint:. 1'OWe/t-1 Af}-/teemerU Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Topics discussed under Other Business were: city Manager Unmacht reminded Council that Kay Schmudlach and he would both be gone for the International City Manager's Association's conference in Boston the week of September 23. Staff reported that a meeting would be held between the Super Valu representatives, and City staff to discuss their preliminary plat submittal and general development issues. city Manager Unmacht also stated that the Development Agreement between Enivid and the EDA will require City action on September 30. Discussion occurred on appropriate action. City Manager Unmacht reported on staff's meeting with Mr. and Wai:.;j.l'-1 Mrs. Dave Watzl and Attorney Norb Traxler last Thursday. Considerable discussion occurred regarding handicap access to Watzl's point. Council directed staff to meet again with the Watzl's to discuss alternatives. Council also concurred that staff should investigate the possibility of entering Lakefront Park from West Avenue or any other locations. Mayor Andren requested that staff look into the condition of Fremont Avenue and lack of erosion control by the builders. The next Council meeting will be Monday, October 7, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p. m. by general consent of the Council. 4