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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052091 Regular HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 1{TJ:7() .JV' 2Q9/ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 20,1991 The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, May 20, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, City Manager Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Schmudlach, Assistant City Engineer Loney, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. Councilmember White 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 May 6, 1991 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE THE Minutes MAY 6, 1991 COUNCIL MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and Scott, the motion carried. The next order of business was approval of the Consent Agenda as follows: Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of Animal Warden Report Consider Approval of Building Permit Report Consider Approval of Fire and Rescue Report Consider Approval of Treasurers Report Consider Approval of Resolution 91-23 Recognizing the Prior Lake Rotary Club Consider Approval of Sale of City Vehicles Consider Approval of Workshop Executive Summary Councilmember Fitzgerald suggested that in item (h) the second word (approval) be changed to receipt. Council concurred. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Consent Agenda Bills Dog Ca tchl Bldg. Rep F & R reI' Tresurers RS 91-23 Rotary Sale of City cars Workshop Exec Sum MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE eonsent CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) THRU (h) AS AMENDED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and Scott, the motion carried. The next order of business was: Consider Outdoor Concert Application of Shake, Rattle and Roll Productions for McWillies Restaurant. City Manager Unmacht briefly explained that there would be two application requests to consider: the Outdoor 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 Minutes of the Prior Lake city Council May 20, 1991 Concert permit and an extension of the time restriction for Friday concerts from 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight. Unmacht then introduced the Applicant, Joe Speakman. Speakman apologized to the Council for problems which occurred at the concert last year. Mr. Speakman also handed out a flyer he will be distributing to persons interested in attending the event announcing there would be ~arking at the Priordale Mall and a shuttle bus would be runnlng every five minutes. Speakman also discussed his request for a time extension. Extensive discussion occurred regarding proposed parking on Cates Street. Council concurred that they would prefer to see parking exclusively at the Priordale Mall. Discussion also occurred re9arding an extension of time from 11:00 p.m. (as per the Clty ordinance) to between midnight and 12:30 a.m. Council concurred that an exception could not be made in this case as the Ordinance was quite clear. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE THE OUTDOOR CONCERT APPLICATION SUBJECT TO 11:00 P.M. CLOSING, A TEMPORARY "NO PARKING" RESTRICTION ON CATES AVENUE AND A SIGNATURE FROM JAN BALLARD ON THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and Scott, the motion carried. The next order of business was: Consider Ap~roval of "Meet In The Park" Program. Parks and Recreation Dlrector Mangan stated that the "Meet in the Park" program would serve as a vehicle for promoting the proposed "Adopt-A-Park" concept. Mangan proposed a series of meetings be held at each nei9hborhood park at which information will be distributed on Crlme Watch, Fire Department activities, summer playgrounds, tot lot, Centennial activities and to discuss environmental concerns and teamwork (MEET = Meet, Educate, Environment and Teamwork). A short discussion occurred. Council concurred that the "Meet in the Park" Program should be implemented. The next order of business was: Conduct Equalization Hearing: Board of Review. Deputy County Assessor, LeRoy Arnoldi, was present to conduct the hearing. Mayor Andren opened the hearing and read the public notice as it appeared in the Prior Lake American on May 6 and 13, 1991. Mayor Andren, requested that a letter from Harold D. Bohlen 13380 Hickory Avenue, objecting to a property value increase be entered into the record. None of the residents who had expressed concern over the valuation of their homes were present at the hearing. Mr. Arnoldi read the following names of persons who had contacted his office with regard to the valuation of their homes: Marie Snell Robert Yeates Stephen Barlow Allen Lentner David Bergeron Nicholas Bozinec City Manager Unmacht expressed appreciation to Mr. Arnoldi for the professional and efficient manner in which the Assessor's office conducts itself with regard to the determination of property tax valuations. Margaret Dahlberg Michael Atwood Randall Cummings Bradley Patchin Sarah Schalla 2 Shake, Rattle anI Roll Concert at McWillies Meet In The Park Program PH Equaliza- tion Hearing Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 20, 1991 MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO CLOSE THE PH close PUBLIC HEARING. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson and Scott, the motion carried. Mayor Andren stated that she was vacating the chair for the next order of business. A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. The next order of business was: Consider Feasibility study For Carriage Hill Road Resolution 91-22. Acting Mayor Fitzgerald called the meeting to order and stated that if the Feasibility study is acce~ted a public hearing will then be held at a later date at which tlme testimony with regard to support or opposition to the project would be dealt with. Technical questions as they refer to Resolution 91-22 and the Feasibility study and the information stated within the documents would be the criteria for anyone wanting to address the issue. City Manager Unmacht entered a letter into the record from Jim Scoggin dated May 17, 1991. Assistant City Engineer Loney presented details of the comprehensive feasibility study and proposed alternatives. Charles Bolger, representing property owners Fanny Griffith and Genevieve Griffith Bolger, had a 9Uestion as to the amount of acreage required for the roadway. D1Scussion occurred regarding plans and the City's assessment policy. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 91-22 ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY STUDY AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 91-11. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson and Scott, the motion carried. Acting Mayor Fitzgerald turned the gavel over to Mayor Andren. The next order of business was: Other Business: Mayor Andren reported on her meeting with the Mayor of Shakopee Gary Laurent, Mayor of Savage Don Egan, Scott County Commissioner Bill Koniarski, Metropolitan Council members, Mary Anderson and Bonnie Featherstone and Leonard Prescott, Tribal Chairman of the Mdewakanton sioux Community regarding the Bloomington Ferry Bridge/County Road 18 Interchange. Extensive discussion occurred. Staff was directed to pre~are a Resolution of appreciation to the supporting jurlsdictions and entities. MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD TO APPROVE IN FORM RESOLUTION 91-24 RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, CITY OF SAVAGE, SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY, SCOTT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION AND SCOTT COUNTY BOARD FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PRIOR LAKE ON THE BLOOMINGTON FERRY BRIDGE/COUNTY ROAD 18 INTERCHANGE PROBLEM. 3 Carriage Hill Road Feasiblit Study RS 91-22 FEAS . Study Carriage Hill Rd Met Council RS 91-24 to Juris- dictions re: CR 18 Minutes of the Prior Lake City Council May 20, 1991 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson and Scott, the motion carried. Further discussion occurred regarding Council's stand on this issue. the Metropolitan City Manager Unmacht discussed the proposed gravel pit near the Mdewakanton sioux Community. Unmacht stated that staff will be forwarding EAW comments to the City of Shakopee. Copies of the draft Shoreland Management Ordinance amendments were handed out to Council for thelr review and comments. Discussion occurred regarding the upcoming Planning commission expiration dates. Council concurred that the city should continue with their new policy of advertising for interested persons who seek to serve on the Commission. Councilmember Scott opened discussion on the establishment of a policy with regard to restrictive covenants established by subdivisions. Staff was directed to research this issue. Councilmember Fitzgerald briefed the Council on his regarding ambulance billing collection practices, a new liquor license application ~ending and the City Day practices. General discusslon occurred. Mayor Andren commented on the proposed new Mdewakanton sioux facility and urged the city and business leaders to maximize their opportunities with this addition and stated it will have a positive impact on the city and business community. position possible Clean-Up A short recess was called. The meeting was called back to order at 9:45 p.m. The next order of business was: Closed Session: Pending Litigation of the North Shore Oaks Assessment Appeals. Those present at the closed session were: Mayor Andren, Councilmembers Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, City Manager Unmacht, City Attorney Kessel and Recording Secretary Birch. The next Council meeting will be Monday, June 3, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the mee p.m. by general consent of the Council. at 10:45 vld lJ. Unmac t Manager ~~Jv D e Blrch Recording Secretary 4 Gravel Pit Plan. Expir Dates Covenants (Sub- division) Closed Session N.Shore Oaks Litigatio