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Home My WebLink About081991 Regular COMMUNITY 1991 ct/ffJ$% 2QgI HERITAGE 1891 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL August 19, 1991 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, August 19, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, White, city Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Associate Planner Lucast, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the August 5, 1991 Prior Lake City Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE AUGUST MVude-1 5, 1991 COUNCIL MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as COn-1erU follows: a) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid b) Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report c) Consider Approval of Building Report d) Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report e) Consider Approval of EDC Reappointments f) Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (f). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Lakefront Days Report: Reading of Senate Resolution. Assistant city Manager Schmudlach reported on the highlights of the Lakefront Days activities, discussed the two remaining scheduled activities (Halloween and December events), handed out a preliminary financial summary and introduced Senator Terry Johnston. Senator Johnston read a Resolution passed by the Minnesota Senate in recognition of Prior 4629 Dakota 51. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Jnvoice4 OOf}- Ccdch. Bidf}-. ~p;t. Fue & ~e4. eDC Appt.. T /tea-1U/teA '~ 'Rept.. CON5ENT Ag;NDA Lak.e~orU OaYA ~epo/U:. Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council August 19, 1991 Lake's 100 years in existence. On behalf of the City, Mayor Andren accepted the Resolution and thanked Senator Johnston for her part in recognizing the City's Centennial year. The next order of business was: Receive Petition From Residents 'P~ke Around Pike Lake. City Manager Unmacht briefly summarized the Lake purpose of the request with regard to hunting around Pike Lake. Mona Leppla, 4250 NE 140th Street, spokesperson for Pike Lake residents, addressed the Council and explained that due to safety concerns the residents of Pike Lake were petitioning the Council to eliminate hunting on pike Lake. A short discussion occurred regarding the request, how the law would be enforced, and by what jurisdiction. Council received and directed staff to file the petition. Council further directed staff to have the City Attorney review and amend the Ordinance on Firearm Regulations to include pike Lake and to place the ordinance on the agenda for Council discussion. The next order of business was: Consider First Draft of (JR 91-07 Accessory structure ordinance 91-07. Associate Planner Sam AMle4-1o/ty Lucast gave a presentation and reviewed highlights of theSld proposed ordinance. A short discussion occurred on accessory fJ--1. buildin9 size, height, what could or could not be installed in the bUllding and its purpose. Council directed staff to place the ordinance on the next agenda for action. The next order of business was: Second Consideration of Mineral MineAal Extraction Moratorium - Ordinance 91-08. Assistant City Managerexi/taoUnn Schmudlach commented briefly on the ordinance. CouncilmemberMo/tai:.o~ Fitzgerald stated that his vote on the moratorium was not to prohlbit the use entirely in the community, but to allow staff time to study and conduct further research as to the impact a facility of this nature would have upon the City of Prior Lake. Council concured with this intent. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE (JR 91-08 91-08 AN ORDINANCE PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR MINERAL EXTRACTION IN A-1 AGRICULTURAL AND C-1 CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICTS. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Preliminary 1992 Tax Levy Resolution 91-35. City Manager Unmacht ~992. introduced the proposed property tax levy payable ln 1992. The ~/t~ proposed property tax rate established by the city, once lax Levy certified, is then restricted to downward adjustments only and ~5 91-35 cannot be increased when the final levy is adopted in December. Discussion occurred on holding a budget workshop in October or earlier. Unmacht stated that the City received $110,000 in state aid last year and in 1992 would only receive $779.00. Council concurred that a workshop should be held to discuss the budget. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ~5 91-35 91-35 CERTIFYING INITIAL "PROPOSED" 1992 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE TAX LEVY TO SCOTT COUNTY AUDITOR. Scott 2 Minutes of the Prior Lake city council August 19, 1991 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 8:35 p.m. Topics discussed under Other Business are as follows: Parks and Recreation Director Mangan presented details of a Mo~o/thead request from Hooligans Motorhead Madness group for a 3.2 Madne-1-1 temporary beer permit. The permit would be used during their 3.2 Bee/t street/Rod event in Lakefront Park on August 24 and 25. The 1'~ or9anization has also requested an outdoor concert permit WhlCh is being reviewed by staff. A short discussion occurred with re9ard to implementing fees for future events of this nature, l.e. when a non-charitable organization uses a city park and charges a fee for admission. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE 3.2 3.2 TEMPORARY BEER PERMIT FOR HOOLIGANS MOTORHEAD MADNESS FOR Bee/t AUGUST 24 THRU 25, 1991. 1'~ Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Mangan reported that plans and specification books and a bid date is set for September 3 for paving of Park trails. It is anticipated that the paving completed in September. are out Lakefront will be Assistant City Manager Schmudlach presented four items for Council: 1. Reminded Council of the Fire Department Workshop on Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. 2. Noted that election dates for filing will be open August ~~~n 27 and close on September 10 at 4:30 p.m. 3. Informed Council that the first Monday of September falls on a Holiday (Labor Day) and they should vote on an alternate date. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO CHANGE THE COUNCIL MEETING DATE FROM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1991. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. Staff to post and publish the changed date. Chanf}-e Council Meetinf} ~o 913191 3 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council August 19, 1991 4. Discussed setting up a date for Council, Economic Development Committee and Planning Commission Business/Office Park Feasibility study workshop. Council concurred that the workshop should be held in conjunction with the Budget Workshop. Council concurred that the date should be October 9 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Resolution to Apply For Grant Funds. City Manager Unmacht ~/tmU briefly submitted background information on the McDonald F~ Property (adjacent to C.R. 21 and Quincy street) and the f-o/t offer from McDonald as to how it relates to staff research on McOornUd this issue. Parks and Recreation Director Mangan stated 1'/top0U!I that he had just learned of a chance for the City of Prior Lake to apply for grant funding towards the creation of a public park in the event the City should opt to purchase the McDonald Property. The deadline for SUbmitting the grant ap~lication is september 1, thus the reason for submitting thlS item under other business. Extensive discussion occurred with regard to options the city would or would not have should the grant be approved. Mangan stated that if the city does apply for the grant (according to state requirements and guidelines), a plan must be submitted of the area showing what will be built on that site and its intended purpose, i.e. fishing dock, walking paths, gazebo, etc. Mangan stated that plans are for the Parks Advisory Committee to hold the required public hearing on August 29. Extensive discussion occurred on requirements of the grant and whether the city would have the option of refusing the grant should they disagree with the state's restrictions associated with the grant. Mangan stated that the City retains the sole right to accept or reject the grant based on our priorities and fiscal position. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ~5 91-36 91-36 FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING ~/tmU FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992. FwuUnf}- Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. City Manager Unmacht gave a brief update on the progress on the proposed Super Valu and More Discussion followed. status of 4 stores. J The next Council meeting will be Monday, September ~ 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. by general consent of the Council. Dcde .fA 5 ep:t J 19 91 at (noi:. 16) D v~d J. Unmac t ~an~e" /l //. ~/~ Dee Blrch Recording Secretary 4