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Home My WebLink About020491 Regular "CELEBRATE PRIOR LAKE'S CENTENNIAL - 1991" MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 4, 1991 The Common Council of the city of Prior Lake met in regular session on Monday, February 4, 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, Director of Public Works Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, 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 January 22, 1991 Council meeting were reviewed by Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE Mi..nui:.e-1 JANUARY 22, 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-1eni:. follows: a) b) Consider Approval of Invoices To Be Paid Consider Approval of 1990 city Manager Evaluation Committee Recommendation Jnvoice4 Performance C/fI 7'eAf.-. ~0a1A MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA ITEMS (a) and (b). CONSENT COn-1en.;t Af}-~a Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Action on Business/Office Park Outline. City Manager Unmacht discussed the summary information which was produced from the October 29,1990 workshop. Unmacht stated that the target date for completing the information and research on the Area alternatives is April 1, 1991. Discussion occurred regarding determining utility costs for Area 2 and the opportunity to add more land to Area 5. Scott and MOTION MADE BY LARSON, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO APPROVE THE BUSINESS/OFFICE PARK OUTLINE AS SUBMITTED WITH THE ADDITIONS AS NOTED. !3UAine4-1 Of-f-ice 'Pwz.k Out1.i.n.e 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230/ Fax (612) 447-4245 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minutes of The Prior Lake city council February 4, 1991 A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. The next order of business was: consider Approval of Plans and cooperative Agreement For CSAH 17 From CSAH 42 to CSAH 12. Director of Public Works, Larry Anderson, presented details of the improvements and displayed a map of the proposed construction. Anderson stated that an informational meeting had been conducted earlier in the evening and only one couple, Mark and Laurie Manthe~, had attended the meeting. The Mantheys voiced no objectlons or concerns with regard to the improvements near their property. Anderson briefly reviewed the Cooperative Agreement with Council. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE CITY ENGINEER SIGNING THE PLANS FOR PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 17-9003. Coop- THE eAai:.ive THE A f}/teemen.;t NO. CSAN 17, 4-2 arui 12 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Approval of Feasibility Study For Carriage Hill Road. Mayor Andren withdrew from discussion on the item and turned the meeting over to Acting Mayor, John Fitzgerald. Director of Public Works, Larry Anderson, presented a map of the proposed extension of carriage Hill Road from its current westerly terminus to 500 feet west of Chatonka Beach Trail and stated that the purpose of a feasibility study is to determine the cost of the roadway improvement. Anderson then discussed the proposed ali9nment, and petitions received from property owners, Len Grasslni and Fred Grothe, as well as from Meadowlawn property owners. Anderson stated that six of the seven Meadowlawn property owners signed the petition and, also, noted for the record that a letter opposing the feasibility study had been received from Fanny Griffith. A letter from Fred Grothe and Len Grassini reaffirming their petition requestin9 the feasibility study was entered into the record. (The Grasslni/Grothe parcel represents approximately 46% of the frontage and does not include the Meadowlawn property.) Jim Scoggin, 5505 Oaklawn, Edina, MN and Len Grassini, 14277 Shady Beach Trail, Prior Lake, spoke in favor of the feasibility study. A short discussion occurred regarding the proposed alignment and terminus of the road. MOTION MADE BY SCOTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION ~S 91-03 91-03 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OFCa/t/tia~e REPORT (CARRIAGE HILL ROAD - PROJECT 91-11). Hi..ll ~d F ea-1. 5;tuc Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion carried. Mayor Andren abstained. The following topics were discussed under Other Business: 3 Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council February 4, 1991 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Receive 1990 Economic Development COlTlmittee Annual Report and 1991 Economic Development strategy. Committee Chair, Bob Barsness, urged speedy action by council on the Business/Office Park study and then presented an overview of the Annual Report which included details on the Economic Development Committee's 1990 activities. Barsness handed out a draft of the EDC's Tax Increment Financing Policy for Council's review. Discussion occurred regarding business retention, the need for EDC members and Chamber of Commerce members to lobby against further reduction of Tax Increment Financing by the state, and the need for inter-action between the EDC and successful business/office park developers to discuss development ideas. On behalf of the council, Mayor Andren thank~d Mr. Barsness and the EDe for their work. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and Whi te, the mot.ion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Issuance of $375,000.00 of Equipment certificates - Resolution 91-04. steve Mattson, from Juran and Moody, discussed details of the bond issue for $375,000.00 of General Obligation Equipment certificat8s, and handed out a chart depicting financial details of the transaction. Mattson suggested February 27 for the sale of the Bonds, and noted that this date would be most beneficial monetarily to the city. Council concurred that a special meeting should be designated for Wednesday, February 27 at 5:00 p.m. MOT ION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSON, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION ~ 91-04- 91-04 CALLING FOR PUBLIC SALE OF $375,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION equip EQUIPl'rlENT CERTIFICATES OF 1991. C0Ui..f- we 1990 Annual ~epo/d MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO ACCEPT THE 1990 ANNUAL REPORT AND 1991 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AS SUBHIT'i'ED. equipnen.;t CeJllif- . Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott and White, the motion passed unanimously. The next order of business was: Consider Issuance of $525,000.00 of General Obligation Improvement Bonds Resolution 91-05. Steve Mattson presented information regarding this item and stated that this sale would also be held on February 27, 1991 at 5:00 p.m. Discussion occurred regarding the purpose, interest, prime rate a.nd time frame of the bonds. MOTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY SCOTT, RESOLUTION 91-05 CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1991. TO APPROVE ~5 91-05 OF $ 5 25, 000 JmfJll-ovemen BoruM Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, and white, the motion passed unanimously. Scott 2 Minutes of The Prior Lake City Council February 4, 1991 Discuss Centennial Plans For Citr Flag. Assistant city CLty Manager Schmud1ach presented a drawlng of a proposed city of Fl~ Prior Lake flag submitted by the Centennial Committee for the purpose of receiving Council approval to proceed with the "Flag" project. Discussion occurred regarding the flag design. MOTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY THE CITY LOGO FOR A FLAG DESIGN. of a second.) Council concurred that they would like to designs submitted b~ the February 19, 1991 before making a declsion. , (The motion died TO APPROVE for lack see additional council meeting Update On Legislative Action on Aid cuts. city Manager Unmacht discussed the actions of the 1991 Legislature relating to local government aid, homestead credit and municipal state aid cuts. Discussion occurred regarding this issue in relation to how it will affect the City'S current 1991 budget, and planning of the 1992 budget. Several options for handling the aid cuts were discussed. Staff will come back to Council at a later date with more information on this subject for further discussion. Discussion occurred regarding city Manager Unmacht will put proposed workshop to be held 1991. the Council together an the weekend winter Workshop. Win.;te/t outline for the Wo/tR-1hop of April 13-15, City Manager Unmacht made several announcements and distributed several handouts for informational purposes. The next Council meetin9 will be Tuesday, February 19, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. (The meetlng is on Tuesday due to Presidents' Day Holiday on Monday.) There being no further business, 9:30 p.m. by general consent of the meeting adjourned at ~~ D~e Birch Recording Secretary 4