HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.F.2. Approval of Minutes: March 06, 2006, March 21, 2006 and April 03, 2006
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJ. REGULAR SESSlON SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA MARCH 6, 2006
Mayor John J. Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p,m, with Council members
Steve Clay, Terry Joos, Steve Menden and Matt Lehman present. Also present were
Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Corrine Thomson, City Attorney, Judith S, Cox, City
Clerk; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; and Mark Themig, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director,
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mark McNeill, City Administrator, requested that item 5.E.3, Military Service
Readjustment, be deleted from the Consent Agenda until such time that it can be
reviewed by Mr. Thomson, the City's attorney.
Joos/Menden moved to approve the agenda as modified, Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Schmitt had nothing to report at this time,
Mayor Schmitt then asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the
Consent Agenda, .
Cncl. Mendenrequested that item 13.F.1., Adoption of 2006-2007 Goals and Action
Plan, be moved to the Consent Agenda.
Cncl, Lehman requested items 5,A,1., Authorize Eminent Domain Proceedings. for 17th
Avenue Extension from Southern Meadows to CSAH 83, Project 2006-1, Resolution No.
6381, and 5.D.2" Amendment to the City Code Regarding Park Dedication, Ordinance
No, 749, be removed from the Consent Agenda,
Joos/Cla.y moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, Mr. McNeill read the
Consent Agenda business for the record. Motion carried 5-0,
Joos/Clay moved to approve the purchase using DWl forfeiture funds to transition from
the Smith & Wesson model 4506 to a.40 caliber Glock model 22 or 23 pistol at a cost of
$12,173 from Jack's Uniform and Equipment; and declare current service weapons
surplus property and authorize their sale to Ray O'Herron Company for a cost of $4,500
resulting in a total project expenditure of$7,673.00. (Motion carried under the Consent
Agenda.)
Joos/Clay moved to declare the confiscated firearms as surplus property and authorize
their sale to The Sports Stop in the amount of $2,700,00. (Motion carried under the
Consent Agenda.) .
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Joos/Clay moved to declare the 1989 Ford Escort, VIN IFAPD9199KW142297, and the
1994 Cadillac EI Dorado, VIN 1G6EL12YORU615758, as surplus property, (Motion
carried under the Consent Agenda,)
J oos/Clay moved to authorize the purchase of computer software at a cost of $1,300 to be
paid from DWl forfeiture funds, (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda,)
Joos/Clay offerd Resolution No, 6378, A Resolution to Enter a Cooperative Agreement
with the Office of Drug Policy in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for
Participation in the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force, and moved its adoption. (Motion
carried under the Consent Agenda.)
J oos/Clay moved to approve the Certificate of Correction to Plat for Arlington Ridge
First Addition, (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda,)
J oos/Clay moved to accept the retirement of Francis J, Riesfrom the Shakopee Fire
Department. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda,)
Joos/Clay moved to authorize the hiring of probationary police officer Renee Brandt at
Step 1 of the current labor contract, at a monthly rate of$3,564.50, subject to the
satisfactory completion of pre-employment medical and psychological examinations.
(Motion carried under the Consent Agenda.)
Joos/Claymoved to approve bills in the amount of$650,305,42 plus $62,326.79for
refunds, returns and pass through for a total of $712,632,21, (Motion carried under the
Consent Agenda.)
Joos/Clay moved to approve minutes of the January 24, February 2, and February 21
(Special Session), 2006 meetings, (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda.)
Joos/Menden moved to adopt the two year Goals and Action Steps, (Motioncarried
under the Consent Agenda,) (CCDocument No. 404)
Mayor Schmitt asked if there was anybody present who wished to speak about an item
not on the agenda, There was no response.
J oos/Menden moved to open a Public Hearing on the proposed Street Reconstruction and
Tahpah Park Redevelopment, Project No, 2006-2, which was continued from the
February 21,2006 meeting, Motion carried 5-0,
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Jeff Weyandt, Assistant City Engineer, stated that there were items that Council
requested further information on, The first Were zonal assessments and how they would
affect the area near Webster Street. Mr, Weyandt stated that approximately $15,000 ..
would be taken off the State's assessment and transferred to the residents located on 5th
and 6th A venues between Webster and Cass Streets, He added that at the last meeting
there was a concern about assessment amounts. Mr, Weyandt stated that when final
numbers are calculated, Council would be able to determine if they would like to cap
individual assessments if they feel they are too high, . Mr. Weyandt stated that staff would
. continue the practice of allowing residents access to their driveways during construction.
He stated that after assessments are calculated, a bill would be sent to the residents who
would be able to pay all or a portion of the assessment. Whateveris not paid will go on
their tax roll for the next ten years with an interest rate determined at the assessment
hearing and set by Council.
Mr, Weyandt asked that Council approve a supplement to the original feasibility study
which would include costs for Tahpah Park.
Cncl, Menden clarified that the assessment could be paid by residents atany time. He
asked what the interest rate was at the present time, Mr, Weyandt answered that last
year's interest rate was 5%, He noted that in the past Council had added one (1) point to
the current interest rate.
Cncl, Clay asked if there was a cost breakdown for the options for Webster Street. Mr.
Weyandt answered that he did not have a cost break down but the cost was approximately
$122.00 per foot if there is a full 37' wide city street and $83.00 fora one-way street.
CncL Lehman asked if there were photographs available showing the condition of the
sewers. Mr, Weyandt answered that the photographs are on VCR tapes and he didn't
have still photos.
Mayor Schmitt asked if there was anybody in the audience who would like to ask Mr.
Weyandt questions,
Bob Cole, 935 West 6th Avenue, stated that he would like to reiterate, that whatever is
done to Webster Street, he viewed the project as reconstruction as opposed to new
construction. Mr. Cole asked if parking would be allowed on the east side of Webster
Street if the street were made. a one-way street. Mr, Weyandt answered that parking
would not be permitted.
Dorothy Clausen, 804 West 5th Avenue, stated that she has had problems with the sewer
from the street to her residence and the City is not planning reconstruction on her street.
Ms. Clausen stated that she would have to have the sewer dug up and asked if this was
something that could be done in conjunction with the City's project.
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Mr, Weyandt answered that the City could coordinate the work and would speak to Ms.
Clausen after the meeting and get her the necessary information,
Robin McCullough, 935 West 5th Avenue, stated that he preferred the hammer-head
recommendation so there would be no through traffic, He stated that there isn't a huge
need for Webster Street as far as a traffic pattern into the area. He indicated that.it would
take away a lot of the problems in the neighborhood as far as. Webster Street. existing. He
added that as a second choice, a one-way street would take away some of the expense.
. Mr, McCullough asked how wide a one-way street would have to be to allowparking,
Bruce Loney answered that 20' of clear width would be required for emergency vehicles
and parking would be allowed on one side of the street with a width of28',
Mr, Loney stated that even with all the options presented by Mr. Weyandt, the alley .
between 5th and 6th Avenues would still need to be widened; the alley needs to come out
somewhere.
Joos/Menden moved to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0,
Lehman/Menden moved to deny the water service line replacement assessment for the
2006 Reconstruction Project,
Councilor Joos reminded the Council members that Shakopee Public Utilities has
requested the City Council to assess $750 for each new water service line replacement.
This would be consistent with the city's policy to assess for sanitary sewer service lines.
He thought that this request is to soon to be considered for this project.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Weyandt stated thatthe supplement to the 2006 Street Reconstruction Feasibility
Report adds the Tahpah Park Redevelopment Project to the 2006 Street Reconstruction
Proj ect.
Joos/Menden moved to accept the memo from Jeff Weyandt, Assistant City Engineer,
dated March 6, 2006, titled Supplement to the 2006 Street Reconstruction Feasibility
Report. Proiect No, 2006..;2 as a supplement to the 2006 Street Reconstruction Feasibility
Report. . Motion carried 5-0.
Joos/Menden offered Resolution No. 6383, A Resolution Ordering and Combining
Certain Improvement Projects [Ordering an lmprovement and Preparation of Plans and
Specifications for the 2006 Street Reconstruction and Tahpah Park Redevelopment
Project, Project No. 2006-2], and moved its adoption; including, constructing Webster
Street as a one-way, 20 foot street with no on-street parking. Motion carried 5-0.
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MendenlJoos moved to award a contract extension to Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik&
Associates for the design of Tahpah Park parking lot, storm water systems, electric and
irrigation well in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00. Motion carried 5-0,
Lehman/Joos moved to open a Public Hearing on the Proposed Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Extension along CSAH 83 from the Church Addition to Valley View Road, Project No.
2006-6, Motion carried 5-0,
Bruce Loney approached the podium and informed Council that John Powell, WSB &
Associates, was in attendance and would be making a presentation. He stated that he had .
received a letter from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community stating thatthey
approved. a temporary construction easement and stated that the schedule was revised
with an EAW being required.
Mr, Powell stated that the proposed improvements include the extension of the sewer
trunk along CSAH 83 from the Church Addition to Valley View Road.. The City project
would terminate at the northeast corner of River Valley Estates, The inlprovements
within River Valley Estates would be installed by the developer, Pulte Homes, Mr.
Powell presented an exhibit showing an overview of the project area. Mr. Powell stated
that there had been conversations with Scott County regarding the future reconstruction
. ofCSAH 83. He stated that the proposed location of the sanitary sewer is 20' inside.a
50' right-of-way (ROW) that Scott County has on the east side of CSAH 83. The
proposed improvements would belO' inside the ROW, about 58' from the edge of the
existing bituminous off the east side and located under a future trail after CSAH83 is
reconstructed.
Mr, Powell stated that the schedule for the project is a significant issue when considering
an Envirorunental Assessment Worksheet (EA W). There have been two past extension
of the trunk sanitary sewer along CSAH 83 both with the same. capacity that the proposed
improvement has. Neither of those projects required an EAW from the MPCA. Based
on those projects, WSB & Associates was confident that this project would not require an
EA W either. The MPCA, however, indicated that from an envirorunental review
standpoint they believed an EA W would be required, The.timelines are such that
completion of the sewer extension may not meet the Pulte Homes'.timeline. Pulte
Homes has committed. $90,000 to this project if a lift station is eliminated, Their
schedule has building permits being issued.in August and occupancypermitsin October.
Mayor Schmitt asked for comments from those present.
Jason Wedel, Director of Land Development ofPulte Homes, addressed Council. Mr.
Wedel indicated that PulteHomes.is in favor of having the trunk sewer line extended to
the development. Mr, Wedel agreed that the schedule is tight and there is always a risk.
Based on Pulte Homes' construction schedule, assuming that an agreement can be
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reached and knowing that there is about a one month cushion that would allow the
preparation of the EAW, they would like to work with the City to move forward on the
development.
Harold Schneider, 3300 Valley View Road, expressed support for the project.
LehmanlMenden moved to close the public hearing, Motion carried 5-0.
Lehman/Joos offered Resolution No, 6382, a Resolution Ordering an Improvement and
Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the CSAH .83 Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Extension From the Church Addition to Valley View Road, Project No. 2006-6, and
moved its adoption, Motion carried 5-0,
Clay/Menden moved to direct staffto sendaletter to the SMSC thanking them for their
cooperation in granting the easement for the Truck S anitaryS ewer Extension along
CSAH 83. Motion carried 5-0,
LehmanlMendenmoved to authorize WBS & Associates to prepare plans and
specifications for CSAH83 sewer extension, Project No. 2006-6. Motion carried 5-0,
Joos/Menden moved to authorize an extension agreement withWSB & Associates for the
preparation of information for anEA Win an amount not to exceed $4,700.00, Motion
carried 5-0,
MendenlClay moved for a five minute recess at 8 :31 p,m. Motion carried 5-0,
Mayor Schmitt re-convened the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Bruce Loney addressed Council regarding the improvements for 1 ih Avenue from
Southern Meadows to CSAH 83, Project No, 2006-01, Additional right-of-way (ROW)
and easements must be acquired to construct 17th Avenue to CSAH 83. Staffis .
requesting authorization for Eminent Domain Proceedings in order to obtain the ROW to
meet the proposed project schedule. Offers have beenmade to residents and at this time
there have been no agreements with the property owners,
Cncl. Lehman asked if the property owners have been notified of the City's intention,
Mr. Loney responded that they have, He.stated that Dan Wilson had been hired by the
City to work on the land acquisition.Mr, Wilson had been in contact with all three
property owners.
Lehman/Joos offered Resolution No, 6381, a Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of
Certain Property by Proceeding in Eminent Domain, for the 17th Avenue lmprovements
from Southern Meadows to CSAH 83, and moved its adoption, Motion carried 5-0,
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The next item was an amendment to City Code Section 12.34 regarding Park Dedication
wherein utility easements would no longer be eligible for park dedication credit.
CncLLehman stated that in the past there have been joint park and utility facilities, The
way he understands staff s memo is that there may bea utility easement within a park
that is unusable as a park space.
Mark Themig, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director, answered that utility easements
normally have restrictions on how they can be utilized, In some cases, there are no
improvements allowed within the easement area and if improvements are allowed they
typically restrict any permanent structures or extensive vegetation. .. The City would
normally be responsible for any restoration for improvements should the utility need to
be serviced. Many times the developers want to include utility easements as part of the
park dedication because the. developer would benefits by providing the undevelopable
land to the City as park land and would get credit for the dedication,
MendenlJoos offered Ordinance No. 749 Fourth Series, Amending City Code Section
12.34 Regarding Park Dedication, and moved its adoption, Motion carried 4-1 with Cncl
Lehman dissenting.
Mayor.Schmitt then called for Council members' liaison reports.
Cnc1. Clayhad nothing to report.
Cncl, Joos stated that he attended a Utility Commission meeting earlier this evening. The
issues Council spoke of earlier were also discussed at the Utility Commission meeting.
CncL Menden stated that the workshop with the Township was very beneficial and hoped
that.there will be further conversations.with them regarding phased developments. He
had an opportunity last week to go to the Dean's Lake Outlet with Bruce Loney,
Cncl. . Lehman had nothing to report.
R. Michael Leek addressed Council to discuss the preliminary and final plat of Vierling
Estates II. Mr, Leek stated that Shakopee Development, LLC, had submitted application
for the preliminaryandfmal plat approval of property located north ofHighway169,
south of Vierling Drive and west of Calvary Church, The plat proposes the creation of
seven multi-family structures which tota123 units on approximately 3,63 acres ofland,
The proposed lots will have access from Vierling Drive via a 28' wide private circular
drive which would service the 23 units. The structures would consist of two, three and
four unit buildings comprised of two story and rambler type structures, The development
would also provide eight additional parking spaces available next to the garages and
driveways which exceeds the minimum requirement of2.25 spaces per residential unit.
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There will also be a stormwater detention pond. and a 6 foot tall screen fence and a two
foot berm for sound mitigation along the property line adjacent to Hwy, 169. Planning
Commission recommended approval with the conditions contained in Resolution No,
6380,
The developer of the property, Don Willenbring, addressed Council and presented
renderings of the proposed development. Doug Willenbring, co-owner of the proposed
development, was also present.
Joos/Lehman offered Resolution No. 6380, a Resolution Approving the Preliminary and
Final Plat of Vierling Estates II, adding the condition that the roadway be built to City
standards, and moved its adoption, .' Motion carried 5-0.
Mark Themig approached Council to discuss the proposed re-design of the 17th Avenue
Sports Complex Building schematic design review. Original bids came in over budget
. and it was redesigned. The building retains the same basic floor plan as the original
building with restrooms, concessions, a small meeting room and storage. . There are
significant changes in the overall design to include the roof, doors, openings and
windows, materials and site layout. It has a north/south layout and it better fits the space.
The updated cost estimate for the resign is $451,132. The costincludes all estimated
building permits, water connection charges and sewer connection fees. Also included is
an allocation for heating the.building ($33,518) which would provide a comfort level for
early spring and late falluse. The cost estimates don't include insulation so the building
would not be appropriate for year-round use. The CIP includes $493,000 for building
construction so theproposedprojectis within budget.
LehmanlMenden moved to authorize plans and specifications for the lih Avenue Sports
Complex building, Motion carried 5-0.
Mark McNeill, City Administrator, stated that staffwas contacted by Rahr Malting
regarding a resolution of support for a Bill to be introduced in this year's Legislature
concerning a property tax exemption for a Biomass Electric Generating Facility to be
constructed at Rahr Malting, The facility would be. adjacent to their existing building and
. would be a partnership between Rahr and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
(SMSC); ajoint venture known as Koda Energy, Staff expects to see an application for a
conditional use permit shortly,
Mr,Bob Micheletti and Mr, Paul Kramer. from RahrMalting addressed the City Council
and explained the proposed Biomass Electric Generating Facility, Discussion followed.
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MendenlLehman moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution of support for consideration
on the consent agenda for the March 21 st meeting to indicate Shakopee's support for a
personal property tax exemption for the Koda Biomass to Energy project at Rahr Malting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Joos/Menden moved to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, March 21,2006 at7:00 p.m, at
10:24 p,m, Motion carried 5-0.
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J dith s. Cox . ·
City Clerk
Andrea Bortness
Recording Secretary
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNClL
REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA MARCH 21, 2006
Mayor John 1. Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:01p,m. with Council members
Steve Clay, Terry Joos, Steve Menden, and Matt Lehman (7:05.p,m,) present. Also
present were Mark McNeil, City Administrator; Kris Wilson, Assistant to the City
Administrator; Jim Thomson, City Attorney; Judith S, Cox, City Clerk; R. Michael Leek,
Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works Director/City Engineer;
and Dan Hughes, Chief of Police.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Joos/Menden moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
For the Mayor's Report, Dan Hughes presented Officer John Buetow with the City of
Shakopee 2005 Officer of the Year A ward. Officer Buetow was recommended for the
award by three supervisors because of the crucial roles he has played in important
criminal cases and his community involvement with fundraising for the Special
Olympics. OfficerBuetow thanked Chief Hughes for giving him the opportunity andhis
fellow officers for their support,
Arvid Sorenberger from the Special Olympics, introduced Savage Police Department
Captain Rodney Sauer, Capt. Sauer recognized the Shakopee Police Department, and
Sheriff Menden for his assistance, for outstanding contributions to Special Olympic
athletes with their participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Mayor Schmitt asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the Consent
Agenda.
Cnc1. Menden requested that item 5.D,I, Consultant Contract Change, be removed from
the consent agenda and item B.D.1, Plans and Specifications for 2006 Reconstruction
and Tahpah Park lmprovements, Project No. 2006-2 - Resolution 6386be placed on the
consent agenda.
Cncl. Lehman requested that item 5.C.6, Plotter Printer Purchase for Engineering Offices,
be removed from the consent agenda.
Joos/Clay moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Mr, McNeil read the consent agenda
business for the record. Motion carried 5-0.
Joos/Clay moved to award the contraCt for a Grass Pak Fire Unit to Foreman Fire Service
and Repair in the amount of $35,476,79, and direct the Fire Chief to negotiate deducts
. from that contract to bring the total acquisition price of the grassfire truck to under
$60,000. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda)
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Joos/Clay offered Ordinance No. 750, Fourth Series, an Ordinance of the City of
Shakopee, Minnesota Amending Section 10.60 Noise Elimination and Noise Prevention
and Prohibiting Use of Engine Retarding Braking Systems in the City and Resolution No.
6384, a Resolution of the City of Shako pee, Minnesota, Confirming lntent to Enforce
Minnesota Statutes 169.69 (Muffler)and 169.693 (Motor Vehicle Noise Limits), and
moved there adoption, (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda,)
Joos/Clay moved to approve Resolution No. 6387, a Resolution of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, Setting a Public Hearing to Consider a Petition to Annex Property from
Jackson Township North of County Road 78, West of County Road 15, and South of
Highway 169, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Joos/Clay moved to approve Resolution No, 6385, a Resolution of the City of Shako pee,
Minnesota, Setting the Public Hearing Date to Consider the Vacation of Right-of-Way of
4th Avenue West and 5th Avenue West between Webster Street and Adams Street,
Webster Street between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, and 60 feet of Alley West ofCass
Street between 4th A venue and 5th A venue, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried
under the Consent Agenda).
Joos/Clay moved to declare one laptop computer, Panasonic CF-48, as surplus property
and authorize staff to sell the computer to the Scott County Sheriff s Volunteer Reserve
Deputy Program for $1.00. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Joos/Clay offered Ordinance No, 752, Fourth Series, an Ordinance of the City of
Shakopee, Minnesota, Amending City Code Section 12.17 Regarding Letters of Credit,
and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda). .
Joos/Claymoved to approve and authorize the appropriate city officials to enter into a
Cleaning Contract with Plymouth Ridge, Inc. d/b/a Coverall Cleaning Concepts until
December 31,2006 for Lions, Memorial, Hiawatha, Tahpah, Holmes, Huber and Scenic
Heights Parks with a total cost of$8,568, (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Joos/Clay offered Resolution No, 6389, a Resolutionofthe City of Shakopee, Minnesota,
Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets, and moved its adoption, (Motion carried under
the Consent Agenda).
Joos/Clay acknowledged the successful completion of probation and authorized the
retention of Ms. Bjerketvedt as a Police Records Technician effective March 26,2006,
(Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Joos/Clay acknowledged the successful completion of probation and authorized the
retention of CSO Thor Carlson as a Community Service Officer effective March 13,
2006. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda),
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Joos/Clay moved to authorize a 90 day unpaid leave of absence for the employee in
question, due to amedical disability. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Joos/Clay moved to ratify the contract between the City and Law Enforcement Labor
Services Local 292 (police patrol), for period of January 1,2006 through December 31,
2008, (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda),
Joos/Clay moved to ratify a three year contract with Public Works Local 320 ofthe
Teamsters Union, for the period January 1,2006 through December 31,2008. (Motion
carried under the Consent Agenda).
Joos/Clay moved to approve bills in the amount of$454,135.56 plus $32,807.92 for
refunds, returns and pass through for a total of $486,943.48. (Motion carried under the
Consent Agenda),
Joos/Clay moved to approve of the minutes of February 7,2006, (Motion carried under
the Consent Agenda).
Jaos/Clay moved to call for a Special Meeting of the Council for 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on
Monday,. April 3 rd, in the City Council Chambers to hear a presentation on Accessibility
lssues, (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda),
Joos/Clay offered Resolution No. 6386, a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications
and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the 2006 Street Reconstruction and TahpahPark
Redevelopment Project No. 2006-2, and moved its adoption, (Motion carried under the
Consent Agenda).
Mayor Schmitt asked if there were any interested parties in the audience who wished to
speak on a matter not included on the agenda,
Mr. Joseph Ginter, representing Dallas Townhomes, stated his frustration with
snowmobiles and A TV s being driven across their common area without permission and
included photographs of the damage that has been done to sod and sprinklers as a result.
The police have been called, but nothing has been done to resolve the problem,
LehmanlMenden moved to direct staffto look into solving the problem with
snowmobiles and ATVs being driven across common areas within the Dallas Townhome
development, Motion carried 5-0.
LehmanlMenden moved to authorize the purchase of an HP DesignJet 4000 from
Personal Tough Technologies at a cost not to exceed $8,074.00 plus applicable sales tax,
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$2,000 will be paid for by Engineering, the remaining amountwill come from
Community Development. Motion carried 5-0,
Menden/Joos offered Ordinance No, 753, Fourth Series, an Ordinance of the City of
Shakopee, Minnesota, Amending City Code Section 11,62 Regarding Driveway Setback,
and moved its adoption, Motion carried 5-0,
Menden/Joos moved to approve the consultant contract revision for engineering
consultants working for the city allowing for minor projects of $5,000,00 or less to be
done without further Council authorization. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Schmitt asked for a periodic report on what the city spends on consultants,
quarterly, CncL Lehman added that the report indicate what was paid by developers and
what was paid by other services,
Mayor Schmitt asked for Council Liaison Reports,
CncL Lehman reported that he met with Congressman Klein in regards to the river
interceptor. Cnc1. Lehman felt the meeting went well and that Congressman Klein would
contact the Army Corps. Of Engineers and have them contact us. The funds for Huber
Park might have to go to the greater need of stabilization of the Western Bank and
potentially have to seek another allocation for Huber Park.
Cnc1, Clay reported that the Transit Board did not meet due to the snow storm,
Cnc1. Menden attended the Joint EAC & Park & Rec Board meeting, They will meet one
more time in April before deciding if this is working or not. He also attended the School
Board meeting where they decided to purchase additional property adjacent to the current
property,
Cnc1, Joos reported that the Utility Commission will move ahead with the Council
decision and will proceed with other options to cover costs (relating to water services for
the 2006 reconstruction project). The Commission also recommended that the interaction
with the City on projects continue as is, and that the Commission and City Council.need
to let each other know if changes need to be made. The Commission also wants to
consider a joint task force to come up with possible solutions for funding water services
during reconstruction projects.
Menden/Clay moved to recess for an Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:38
p,m.. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Schmitt re-convened the meeting at 7:41 p.m,
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R. Michael Leek presented the Council with a request to rezone property from
Agricultural Preservation to Rural Residential, The property is 22 acres and is located
south of CR 42 extended and west of Marschall Road, The applicant intends to subdivide
the property if the application is approved. Mr, Leek stated that this rezoning request is
consistent with the City's CompPlan andthe Met Council's request for low density
development.. The Planning Commission considered the application and approved the
rezoning 7-0. Discussion followed.
. Mayor Schmitt asked if the applicant was in the audience and asked him to speak,
Bryan Thompson, 1127 Vista Ridge Lane, applicant, stated that he was very willing to
work with the City Council on any issues that concerned them including the mailbox,
garbage, and access issues. He stated that he would like to split the lot and build one
additional home; and, he can abandon the current access and access from CR 14.
Joos/Clay offered Ordinance No. 751, Fourth Series, an Ordimince of the City of
Shakopee, Minnesota, Amending the Zoning Map Adopted in City Code Section 11.03
by Rezoning Land Located Southeast ofLakeO'Dowd and East of Vista Ridge Lane
from Agricultural Preservation (AG) Zone to Rural Residential (RR)Zone, and moved its
adoption. Motion carried 4-1. Mayor Schmitt dissented,
R. Michael Leek presented the Council with a preliminary plat and conditional use permit
for exterior storage for Lloyd's Properties, LLC at1431 and 1449 Maras St. The
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the subject and unanimously
recommended Council approval. Discussion followed. Cncl. Lehman amended
Resolution 6390 Condition #9 in Resolution No, 6390 to state all fencing shall be
constructed of wood or other material similar in durability and appearance and approved
by staff.
MendenlLehman offered Resolution No, 6388, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, Approving the Preliminary Plat of Lloyd's Properties, LLC and Resolution
No. 6390, A Resolution ofthe City of Shako pee, Approving a Conditional Use Permit to
Allow Exterior Storage, Landscape Services and Contractors, and an Overheight Fence,
at 1431 and 1449 Maras Street, as amended, and moved their adoption, Motion carried 5-
0,
John Peterson, Telecommunications Coordinator, presented the Council with a
recommendation from the Telecommunication AdvisoryBoard to purchase a new
Channel Automation System from AlphaVideo, This system will offer programming
without staff being present, which will reduce staff time from 15 hours a week to 5 hours
a week when staff is fully trained. The Telecommunications Commission is not
recommending the purchase of the video streaming at this time in order to bring the cost
down from $57,621.17 to $53,886.23. This is over the $45,000 that was budgeted, To be
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able to fully fund the purchase, staff is requesting to defer the purchase of an editing
suite, budgeted at $18,000, Mr. Peterson responded to questions from Council members,
MendenlLehman moved to authorize the purchase of a Tightrope Channel Automation
System from Alpha Video at a cost not to exceed $54,000 including installation and
training. Motion carried 5-0.
Kris Wilson, Assistant to the City Administrator, presented the Council with a settlement
offer from Time Warner Cable related to their underpayment of franchise fees from
January 1,2002 to December 31, 2004 in the amount of $4,500 with the condition that
the City grant Time Warner a "clean bill of health" for the period in question. The
Telecommunications Commission recommends that the Council accept the settlement
offer and the related terms and conditions.
Joos/Clay moved to accept Time Warner Cable's franchise fee settlement offer of$4,500
and the terms and conditions of a "clean bill of health", for the period for January 1,2002
- December 31, 2004. Motion carried 5-0.
Kris Wilson presented the Council with a request to waive its Subordination Policy
relative to a Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) loan made in 2003. The
recipient is asking for this waiver due to a disability, not having to repay the loan at this
time will make the cash available to be used to enhance the home to meet the disability
needs of the recipient.
Lehman/Joos moved to authorize appropriate staff and.city representatives to accept a
subordinate position for the remaining value of the applicant's Small Cities Development
Program loan to a new mortgage, pending verification of the applicant's disability.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Schmitt asked the Council to present any concerns they had,
Cncl. Menden asked if there was a schedule to repair potholes,
Bruce Loney stated that hot mix asphalt plants were not yet open so only temporary fixes
ofmajor potholes could be done at this time.
Cncl, Menden requested that the Fire Department's request for a pay increase be
discussed at the April 4th council meeting,
CncL Joos requested to see a complete compensation plan for the Fire Department,
including retirement and other benefits at the discussion.
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Cnc1. Lehman requested that Class 5 be used to temporarily fill the potholes until the
asphalt plants open.
Bruce Loney will follow up on the request.
Mayor Schmitt stated that he is unavailable for the March 30th Legislative Day for the
League of Minnesota Cities and asked if anyone would be able to take his place, Cnc1.
Menden stated that he would if he had no conflicting meetings. Cnc1. Lehman stated that
he was also interested in attending,
LehmanlMenden moved to adjourn to Monday, April 3, 2006 at 6:30 p,m. Motion carried
5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m,
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J ilith s. Cox .
ity Clerk
Jessica Adamietz
Recording Secretary
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Mayor John J, Schmitt called the workshop meeting to order at 6:30 p,m.
Council members present: Steve Clay, Terry Joos, Steve Menden and Matt Lehman
present.
Also present: Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Mark Themig, Director of Parks &
Recreation; and Brad Eller, Recreation Supervisor. Also in attendance were members of
the City's Accessibility Task Force, and various members of City advisory boards and
commissions.
City Administrator McNeill introduced Brad Eller, who is staff liaison for accessibility
issues, Mr, Eller introduced John N. McGovern, consultant,.who spoke to the group on
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access issues.
Joos/Menden moved to adjourn the meeting to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Motion
carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m,
Mark McNeill
City Adn1inistrator
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ity Clerk