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Home My WebLink About100587 Regular CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ~ MINUI'ES OF THE CITY COUNCIL October 5, 1987 The Canrron Council of the City of Prior lake met in regular session on Momay, October 5, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Olambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilnenbers Fitzgerald, Larson, SCott, White, City Manager Dave Unmacht, City Planner Graser, Assistant City Planner Garross, Assistant City Manager/Econanic Developnent Director Schmudlach, and City Attorney Brenner. Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to rise for the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the Septanber 21, 1987 meeting were reviewed by Council. IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY Sro:rr, TO APPRCNE '!HE MINurES PS Minutes SUBMI'l'l'ED. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, SCott, and White, the motion passed unanilOOusly. The next order of business was the Consent Agema as follows: Coosmt Agema Invoices Elee. Ju.Jge~ Nelsen RS87-:p 1988Bcni Le"\ ~Willies Councilnember White requested that item (f) be ranoved fran the Consent Agema (Pulltab) for further discussion. Councilnenber Fitzgerald requested that itan (c) be removed from the COnsent Agenda for further discussion. a) b) c) d) e) f) Invoices Appointment of Election Judges for November 3, 1987 election Agreanent with steve and Valerie Nelson 1988 Tax Levy Resolution 87-56 1988 Bond Levy Recertification Resolution 87-57 Pulltab Gambling Application Request for McWillies IDTION MADE BY S<DTT, SECONDED BY WHITE, ro APPROJE <DNSENl' AGENDA ITEMS (a) ,CA Approval (b), (d), and (e). Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, SCott, and White, the motion passed unanilOOusly. The next order of business was a progress report by Assistant City Manager/Econanic Developnent Director Schmudlach on the Highway 13 Task Force. Schmudlach introduced two members of the Task Force, Linda Blaisdell, Olairman of the Biking/Pedestrian/Local Circulation Committee, and Debra Jursich, a (612) 447-4230 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. P.O. BOX 359 PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372 MINurES OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 5, 1987 member of the Speed Camrrdttee, who in turn briefly addressed the Oouncil on the goals and expectations of the Task Force. Schmudlach discussed Resolution 87-58, a Resolution Authorizing A Speed study on Highway 13 which the Task Force is requesting that Council act upon by approving the request. Discussion followed on details of the study and what methods the Minnesota State Highway Department would use to comuct the study. foDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY LARSCl'l, TO ADOPl' RESCLurION 87-58 AUTHORIZING R') 87-~ A SPEED S'!UDY ON HIGHWAY 13. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, SCott, and White, the motion passed unanirrously. The next order of business was a Public Hearing on a request for the vacation of P.H. Hill Street by Ron Haberkorn, President of Norex. Mayor Andren called theNorex: Public Hearing to order at 7: 53 p.m. City Manager Unmacht briefly outlined the past events and then introduced Mr. Haberkorn. Unmacht then turned the presentation over to Assistant Planner Garross who reviewed the details of Mr. Haberkorn's request for the City to vacate Hill Street. Discussion followed on the feasibility of vacating the street and what action had been taken to notify adjoining property owners. Discussion also occurred on whether or not a variance is required for public access to the property. foDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY Sro:rr, ro APPROJE RESCLurION 87-59 WIlli '!HE RS 87-g:) AMENDMENT "SUBJECl' TO THE GRANTING OF A VARIANCE BY THE PLANNING <X>MMISSION AND Norex: BECOME EFFEcrIVE AFTER 'mE VARIANCE IS GRANTED" AND "SUBJEcr TO '!HREE STIPULATIONS: 1. A PERPE'lUAL EPSEMENT BE GRANTED TO THE CMNER OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, CABLE FIRST ADDITION. 2. lliE APPLICANT RELINQUISH '!HE EXISTING ACCESS TO HIGHWAY 13. 3. WRITl'EN DOCUMENTATION BE SUBMI'ITED TO THE CITY WIlliIN ONE YEAR STATING '!HAT THE ABOVE mNDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET. Discussion followed. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. foDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY S<DTT, TO INSTRUcr STAFF TO WAIVE '!HE PRFSENl' Norex: RIDULATIONS OF '!HE ORDINANCE AND ALI.IJ/1 IDRK TO BE DONE ON '!HE SITE WHILE lliE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN '!HE RESCLurION TAKES PLACE. Discussion followed on whether to waive the requirements of the ordinance and what the City's liability would be on the property during construction. Attorney Brenner offered an opinion that the City may have liability exposure until the street is vacated completely. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Fitzgerald, White, nayes by Andren, Larson, and Scott the motion did not pass. IDTION MADE BY LARSaiI, SECONDED BY FITZGERALD, TO ADJOORN THE PUBLIC HEARING. 2 MINurES OF '!HE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 5, 1987 Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, larson, SCott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. A short recess was called. '!be meeting reconvened at 8: 38 p.m. 'lbe next order of business was a presentation by the Prior Lake School District Administrators. City Manager Unmacht introduced Dr. Cy Kruse, Superintendent of Prior Lake Schools, who addressed the Council on the upcoming Born Referernum. A short video was viewed by the Council and audience presenting the need for a middle school and urging the passage of the Bom Referemum on November 3, 1987. Principals Fosse, Tetzloff, Blaisdell, and Machacek addressed the Council in support of the Born Referernum. Assistant Superinternent, Les Sonnabend, addressed the Council on construction options. Resolution 87-60, a Resolution of Support For The Prior Lake School District #719, was read by Mayor Andren. Councilrcenbers expressed their appreciation to the Born ReferernllIl Steering Committee, the School Administrators and citizens who are working on the referemum committees for their interest, enthusiasm and support. K>TION MADE BY Sro:rr, SEXDNDED BY FITZGERAID, TO ADOPl' RESCLurION 87-60 RS 87-.00 A RESCLurION IN SUPIORT FOR '!HE PRIOR LAKE SaIO<L DISTRICl' #719. Scllool Boord Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, SCott, and White, the Support motion passed unanilOOusly. A short recess was called at 9:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9: 40 p.m. City Manager Unmacht introduced Peter Flink, owner of the Amoco station on the corner of Highway 13 and Dakota Street. Jim Phillippi of North star Engineering Company, consultant for Flink, presented the proposed site developnent plan. City Planner Graser then reviewed the City's proposed plan for vacating Walker Avenue and enlarging the alley behind the proposed site. Jim Keenan, owner of Prior Lake Travel and Insurance Agency, addressed the Council regarding his present building and how it would be affected by the proposed plan. Extensive discussion followed on many aspects of this developnent. IDTION MADE BY WHITE, SECONDED BY SCOT!', TO AU'lliORIZE STAFF TO PRcx::EED WIlli '!HE AIIDco FOL:uJ-1ING AcrIONS: Develop. Iklwntown l. Approve basic concept plan of Amoco Project presented by James Phillippi of the North Star Engineering Company. 2. Authorize Professional Planning and Developnent to begin Tax Incranent Financing Feasibility Study. 3 MINUTES OF '!HE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 5, 1987 3. Direct staff to prepare Utility Planning and Transportation Analysis to present further details on the project. Discussion followed. Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, larson, SCOtt, and White, the motion passed unanilOOusly. A short recess was called at 11: 03 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:10 p.m. Mayor Andren announced that the continuation of Prior Lake 2000 Feport would be tabled until October 19, 1987. Mr. Fred Corrigan, of Canterbury Downs, announced a meeting to be held on October 21, by the Legislative Highway Funding Canmission in Shakopee at 7:30 p.m at the High School. Corrigan urged the Highway 13 Task Force and City Council to attend this meeting. P.D. 'lbe next order of business was consideration of the North Shore Oaks 5th N.Slore .Addition Final Plat. Applicants Gene Simpkins and Douglas Farrell were present. <Bks Mr. Simpkins reviewed his request for approval of the Final Plat with Council. Final City Planner Graser then presented overheads of the plat and outlined the Plat. details of the request. Discussion followed on the assesanents for OUtlots A, Approval B & C. Req. IDTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY LAR.SCN, TO APPRCNE '!HE RBJUEST FOR FINAL PLAT OF NOR'IH SHORE OAKS 5'!H ADDITION CDNSISTENT WI'!H STAFF RECOMMENDATION. N.S. <Bks Final Plat Approvro Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, larson, SCott, and White, the motion passed unanilOOusly. Councilrcenber Fitzgerald noted it should be read into the record that the developers have agreed to spread the assesanents resulting fran a City initiated or haneowner initiated project over OUtlots A, B and C if the City so chooses to spread the assesanents in such a fashion. It was noted for the record that Mayor Andren did not approve the above paragraph as it was too pranature to consider this action. The next order of business was Consent Agema Itan (c) Agreanent with Steve and Valerie Nelson. Discussion followed regarding setbacks for drainage and utility easements and what type of construction is allowed within these setback areas. Councilrrember Fitzgerald suggested that Council consider the following: 1. A creation of a set of policies by Oouncil on drainage and utility setback areas. 2. All such matters go to the Planning Canmission for deliberation before caning before the Council. 4 MINt1l'ES OF '!HE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 5, 1987 Discussion followed on requiranents for building permits for decks, platforms and patios. MJTION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO DENY THE AGREEMENTBE'lWEEN '!HE CITY AND '!HE NELSCIilS AND D~ STAFF TO FORMUIATE A WRI'ITEN POLICY REX;ARDING '!HE TYPE OF <X>NSTRUcrION PERMITrED WI'!HIN SE'IBACK AREAS AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AND A PROCESS TO RE.VIm AREAS ARISING FRCM THIS CONSTRUcrION. Nelsen AgreaJo1t Deniai Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. 'lbe next order of business was Consent Agerrla Itan (f) Pulltab Gambling Application Request for MdWillies. Discussion followed on the procedure used for this request on the agema. IDTION MADE BY LARSeN, SECONDED BY WHITE, TO TABLE 'mE RmUEST FOR A PULLTAB Pulltab GAMBLING LICENSE FOR MOVILLIES. at :t-t::Willies Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. MJTION MADE BY LARSCl'l, SECONDED BY Sro:rr, TO REXX>NSIDER '!HE HILL m'REET VACATION Hill RmUEST. Street Vacation Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, Scott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. Councilrcenber Larson advised the Council that when they were considering this request previously they missed the fact that Hill street terminated prior to reaching a public road and did not connect with Franklin Trail. MJ'I'ION MADE BY FITZGERALD, SEXDNDED BY LARSCl'l, ro RFSI'RUcruRE RESCLurION 87-59 RS 87-59 TO BE CDNSISTENT WI'!H lliE RESCLUl'ION 87-59 PS IT WAS ORIGINALLY SUBMITrED. Nora: Upon a vote taken, ayes by Andren, Fitzgerald, Larson, SCott, and White, the motion passed unanimously. 'lbe next order of business was as follows: a) City Manager Umnacht read a letter fran a resident, Bruce Lindell, to Larry Anderson expressing his thanks to Verlyn Raaen and the City for a job well done on a storm sewer installed in front of his house. b) Staff reported on the Consultant selection Committee's process for appointing an Engineering Consultant Firm for the Bloanington Ferry Bridge project. c) Councilmember Larson requested an extension be granted to the Assessment Policy Committee for their final rePOrt. General consensus of the Council was to grant the extension. 5 MINUrES OF '!HE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL October 5, 1987 d) Councilnember White reported on the results of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities General Legislative COmmittee. e) Councilnember Fitzgerald discussed information on Tax Increment Financing. f) Mayor Andren discussed a Metropolitan Council sponsored meeting on Impact Fees, and distributed an article on the Supreme COurt's decision and how it relates to cities land use actions. The next Council meeting will be Morrlay, October 19, at 7: 30 p.m. '!here being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12: 35 p.m. by general consent of the Council. :vid J. Urnnacht ity Manager Dee Bi rch Recording Secretary 6