HomeMy WebLinkAbout7. Approval of Minutes: May 20, and June 03, 2003
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJ. REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE,MINNESOTA MAY 20, 2003
Mayor Mars called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Council members Lehman, Link, Joos
and Helkamp present. Also present: Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Judith S. Cox, City
Clerk; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; Jim Thomson, City Attorney; Dan Hughes, Chief of Police; Jerry Poole,
Deputy Chief of Police; Terry Stang, Fire Chief; Mark Themig, Facilities and Recreation
Director and Tracy Schaefer, Assistant to the City Administrator.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
The following item was deleted from the agenda. 15.CA Archery Range Discussion.
The following item was added to the agenda. 15.B.5 Additional Personnel Locker File Drawers
for the New Police building.
Joos/Link moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
Senator Claire Robling gave a legislative presentation. She noted that there were four more major
funding bills to be completed in the special legislative session. One ofthese bills was the tax bill
in which the City would be interested in finding out what policies and what local government aid
(LGA) formulas were in the bill. Ms. Robling did report that an additional $11 I million beyond
what the Governor recommended for LGA was put back into the bill. This was a very important
negotiating point. Ms. Robling noted that there were five possible formulas and she was not sure
which formula would prevail. She noted that over the past years the City of Shakopee did not
receive a lot of LGA. She was certain there would be a decrease in the LGA and the City budget
would be impacted in some way.
Ms. Robling stated that the legislature tried to prevent cuts to'the education funding. This was
done fairly well, especially for the k-12 classes.
Ms. Robling noted that the budget was actually going to increase but the demand for services
was outstripping the increase. Because the economy had slowed down the revenues to the State
dropped also. Ms. Robling stated that they and the Governor were trying to fix the problem
without putting more burdens on the taxpayers. They were goingto try and hold the line on
spending for a few years to see how that would work. In order to do this the legislature needed
the City's help.
Ms. Robling expected the final tax bill to have tax levy limits similar to those seen in the past.
She did not see a complete freeze on the leyy limit. She noted there was still talk of a possible
reverse referendum in the second year. This reverse referendum was an attempt to control
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property taxes and tax increases. Ms. Robling noted the cuts to Shakopee might not be
significant because the City had not been dependent on LGA.
Ms. Robling noted that she had heard the Transportation Bill was completed but she had not seen
the summary or the language yet. She stated it sounded like they would do bonding using
revenue from cuts within MnDOT. She noted some money from the Federal Government was
being looked at to jumpstart some construction projects. This money would be used early but
there would be no penalties for its use from the federal government.
Representative Michael Beard joined Ms. Robling at the podium. Mr. Beard noted there was a
lot of give and take in the State Legislature.
Ms. Robling noted that the Racino became a major bargaining chip and the democrats in the
senate insisted that it be given up for no tax increases and it looks like that is what has happened.
Ms. Robling did not think the Racino bill was dead forever, however. She appreciated all of
Mayor Mars' efforts. Representative Beard noted he had been pulling for the Racino because he
knew the revenue stream that the City of Shakopee would have seen from the Racino.
Mayor Mars noted the City of Shakopee did a very good job with its budget over the years and
with the growth rate in Shakopee, the City was not very dependent on LGA but the City did need
the market value credit. Levy limits and debt levy limits for roadway expansion was a big
concern on the local level.
Ms. Robling stated looking at the overall picture of the State, she did feel something would be
done with levy limits. She stated that she hoped the levy limits were very similar to what the
City was used to. She noted the City might bump up against the reverse referendum; this she
was not sure of. She noted that the legislature realized debt levy limits for infrastructure for a
growing community should not be held within very restrictive limitations. Cities needed to meet
the infrastructure needs of the community.
Representative Michael Beard noted that the levy limit situation was very carefully considered.
That bill was not done yet, there still needed to be some negotiations.
Cnd. Joos did not know why the City of Shakopee who was a financially responsible City
should have to pay the price for other Cities. He thought this tied the City's hands. In reality
less government was wanted. Cnd. Joos stated he really struggled with levy limits and
especially the reverse referendum.
Mayor Mars noted with the formulas that he had seen, the City of Shakopee was not being cut;
they were going to zero. Cnd. Helkamp asked about the market value credit and Representative
Beard noted that to touch that would be very radical and not needed.
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Mr. McNeill, City Administrator, noted that Shakopee was growing at a rate faster than 5%.
This comment was in response to a levy limit set at 5%. With the growth over 5% and a levy
limit at 5%, Mr. McNeill noted the level of services was guaranteed to go down. He felt that this
unnecessarily tied the City's hands.
Mayor Mars wanted to discuss the controversial issue of Conceal and Carry. He was concerned
about guns being carried into the community center; the community center was also used by the
School District. Ms. Robling noted that ultimately the Sheriff was responsible for the Conceal
and Carry applications. Local police departments could be requested to help the sheriff. Ms.
Robling noted privately owned business could post and ask people not to carry into their
establishments (but if someone was known to be carrying they would have to be asked to leave).
Guns were not allowed on school property; this did color the answer to the concern regarding the
community center. Ms. Robling noted that Minnesota was the 35th State to have a Conceal and
Carry bill and no problems could be found with this type bill in the 34 states that had these bills.
Representative Beard noted part of the intent of this bill was so people could exercise their 2nd
amendment right to defend themselves. This means public buildings are open to carry. The only
exception was school buildings and sites that are rented for school functions, like the hockey
arena, could be posted.
Cncl. Link asked why the gas tax increase was denied when there were so many problems with
the roadways. Representative Michael Beard and Senator Clair Robling were not sure because
this was a dedicated tax; this idea will be brought up again at some time.
The following items were added to the Consent Agenda. 15.A. 2 Approval of Architect Firm for
Public Works Remodeling and Salt Storage Siting and I5.B. 5 Additional Personnel Locker File
Drawers.
The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 15.B.3 Smoke Detectors in
Residential Occupancies and I5.C. 5 Huber Park Parking Options.
Lehman/Helkamp moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
LehmanlHelkamp moved to approve the meeting minutes for April 14, 15; and, April 29, 2003.
(Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
LehmanlHelkamp moved to approve the bills in the amount of $982,292.94 plus $150,561.36 for
refunds, returns and pass through for a total of $1,132,854.30. (Motion carried under the Consent
Agenda). [The list of bills is posted on the bulletin board at City Hall for one month following
approval].
Mayor Mars asked if there were any citizens present in the audience who wished to address any
item not on the agenda. There was no response.
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Mayor Mars reported that he attended the Scott County Alliance for Leadership and Efficiency.
Mayor Mars noted that the Association for Metropolitan Municipalities would hold their annual
meeting on May 29 and the League of Minnesota Cities was having their annual conference on
June 18th. Mayor Mars noted that this conference was held over a couple of days. He attended
this conference last year and stated it was a yery helpful conference. He recommended that other
Council members attend this conference if possible.
Cncl. Lehman noted he attended the Vision Shakopee Meeting on May 7th and the sign in the
downtown area that Vision Shakopee erected was talked about. Volunteers were asked to come
up with a plan along with the Public Works Department for around the sign and have the cost
figured if Public Works did the project. A plan requiring low maintenance was going to be
looked at. Cncl. Lehman noted that Vision Shakopee also became a sponsor of Derby Days to
the tune of $2,000 with the absence of the City of Shakopee monetary contribution to Derby
Days.
Cncl. Lehman noted he attended the School District's award ceremony for the band and felt the
organization of the ceremony was very well put together.
Cncl. Link noted the lettering on the Vision Shakopee welcome sign to the City of Shakopee
needed to be increased in size. Cncl. Lehman noted that this issue had been discussed at the
meeting also.
Cncl. Joos noted that he attended the School Board meeting on May 13th and the enrollment
numbers were discussed. He noted the enrollment was on pace with projections. The School
District also approved the preliminary budget for the 200312004 school year. The School District
also appointed their facilities task force for the secondary school. Cncl. Joos noted he was going
to work with that body as their liaison to keep the Council abreast of what was going on.
Cncl. Link noted he attended a Shakopee Public Utilities Commission (SPUC) workshop. Out of
the SPUC workshop came the idea to set up a joint meeting with the City Council and SPUC to
discuss and come to some decision on the policy for undergrounding of electrical lines. Mr.
Loney addressed this point and noted that all utility companies needed to be treated the same.
Cncl. Helkamp noted he attended the Scott County Alliance for Leadership and Efficiency
meeting along with Mayor Mars and noted that three big projects were kicked off at that meeting.
They were: I) capital equipment inventory of all Scott County cities so some sharing could take
place between the cities, 2) training opportunities for all Scott County Cities and County
together, 3) combined purchases for Scott County cities and the County for buying power.
Joos/Link moved to recess for the purpose of conducting the Economic Development Authority
meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Mars re-convened the City Council meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Mr. Leek reported on the concept review for Countryside Development located south of Hwy
169 and east of Marystown Road. Mr. Leek noted that a concept review was called for in the
Planning Ordinance regarding a Planned Unit Development by the Planning Commission and not
the City Council but because of the type of development occurring in the Hwy 169 corridor and
comments heard from the City Council members regarding these developments, Mr. Leek
thought it would be advantageous to the developer and City for the City Council to comment on
these concept plans early in the process. He hoped this discussion of the concept plan by the
Council would provide specific direction to the applicants and they would get direction as to
what the Council was looking for for the City of Shakopee. Mr. Leek noted that at a staff level
he and staff had made suggestions to the developer; some of the suggestions had been
incorporated into their plan but not all of the suggestions.
Mr. Leek noted that the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning Commission had
reviewed this concept plan. Each of these entities had made comments to the developer. Mr.
Leek oriented the project site via an overhead. He noted to the north of the site was an additional
phase and it was at this site that the new roadway was proposed to be aligned. Mr. Leek noted
that the School District property (being looked at for two campuses, one an elementary campus
and one as a secondary campus) was to the south of the concept plan being discussed tonight.
Mr. Leek stated that this subject site had been annexed but was not currently guided in the City's
end land use plan.
Mr. Leek referred to the Comprehensive Plan Update. An issue raised at the Plam1ing
Commission was that this site was an R-2 District (medium density). Mr. Leek noted that
because the City did not currently guide this site then an Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
would need to be done on the site. At this time an EIS is not being done because the developer
had chosen to wait and see what comes out of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Before the
development took place but after the Comprehensive Plan Update was finished an environmental
assessment worksheet (EA W) would need to be done. Mr. Leek noted the project would be
served by the future 17th Avenue. Mr. Leek noted that the alignment of 17th A venue that the
developer was showing was not the alignment that Scott County was showing and the alignment
shown by the developer is not likely the alignment that the County would recommend.
Mr. Leek noted that at the meeting when the County showed the suggested alignment of 17th
A venue; the applicant asked the City and the County to hold public hearings on the study
regarding the alignment of 17th A venue when the study was completed. Mr. Leek noted that a
public hearing would be held before the City Council and as much public testimony as possible
would be taken regarding the alignment. The County's alignment of 17th Avenue was driven by
speed, access and safety issues; these forces did not drive the developer's alignment. Mr. Leek
noted the alignment that the County was showing for 17th Avenue.
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Mr. Leek noted that right-of-way issues were also problematic. The County was asking for more
right-of-way than was deemed necessary by the developer and the City. It was noted that 17th
A venue would become a replacement for County Road 16, when 17th A venue was extended all
the way to County Road 69. Mr. Leek noted with the expected travel levels on this road, the City
would like to see the residential areas buffered from that roadway (right now the County does not
allow berming in their right-of-way).
Mr. Leek thought the access issue had been worked out.
Mr. Leek noted that most of the project consisted oftownhouses north of 17th Avenue. To the
west of County Road 77, there was an area of single-family detached homes (condominium style,
single-family detached development). Mr. Leek explained the condominium style, single-
family detached home. The entire development would consist of approximately 1100 units. Mr.
Leek and staff would like to see this development plan for the future as well as for today.
Mr. Leek stated the Planning Commission had concerns that there was not a dispersal of single-
family housing types throughout the project. Mr. Leek noted that this dispersal of single-family
homes could be accommodated in a medium density area. The Planning Commission also had a
concern about the look of the townhomes. Mr. Leek noted on the concept plan being shown
tonight, there were some small play and recreational spaces provide within the project. The
school complex to the south of this project would have many more recreational spaces.
The Planning Commission noted that they would like to see a more concentrated open space and
they felt the School District should not bear the burden of providing recreational space for this
project.
There were also some safety concerns of the bulk of the active recreational space being proyided
across 17th A venue. There was a safety concern in crossing 17th Avenue (especially when 17th
Avenue replaced County Road 16). It was also noted that the School District scheduled its play
activities during a school day and into the evening; there may actually be little time allowed for
public use.
Mr. Leek noted that the Planning Commission did not like seeing more medium and high-density
development but that was what the market was dictating at this point in time. They would like to
see in this concept plan a neighborhood that was adaptable to a changed population in the future
and also for this development to have sidewalks and trails. Mr. Leek noted that if there were
some kind park, large enough in this development, this park could be adaptable to various uses in
time, if need be.
The function of common interest communities (erC) was also a concern to the Planning
Commission. Mr. Leek noted there was one homeowners association already that tried to turn
open space back to the City. It was noted that this association was at the lower end of market
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rate housing and it would be this type of association that might be coming back to the City
saying they could not afford this association but they still really needed the open spaces.
The Planning Commission also disliked the eight unit buildings that they were shown and they
did not like the use of private streets and priyate driveways serving a portion of the site plan (28
feet width for private roads and the public roads are designed with a 32 feet width). It was noted
the Fire Department commented that the roadways and curves were passable for emergency
equipment but that roadways over 150 feet needed turn-arounds.
Mr. Leek noted that the Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) was recommending cash
in lieu of parkland be taken. There was a concem by the PRAB, this park issue needed to be
reconsidered and relooked at by them.
Mr. Leek noted that the open spaces being shown by the developer were over the 15%
requirement but staff had not looked at this part of the concept plan in depth and it was noted that
some of the areas being proposed by the developer for open space would not be accepted as open
space by the City. Cncl. Link and Mr. Loney noted it was more costly to maintain smaller open
spaces than it was to maintain a large park. It was noted that the small tot lots proposed in the
concept plan would be under the association for maintenance.
Matt Weiland, Tollefson Development, approached the podium. Mr. Weiland noted that
Tollefson Development would like to see a 120-foot of right-of-way versus the 150 feet of right-
of-way that the County was suggesting. Tollefson Development thought that 120 feet was
sufficient for the needs.
Michael Gair, Site Designer and Planning Consultant, approached the podium and addressed the
Council. He noted there was approximately 157 acres that needed to be planned for
development. He noted what he designed for this area was a master planned community. He
noted with a master planned community there was predictability at the end of the plan. The
master planned community had generally a higher sustainable life tenure as well as, a desirability
(change of lifestyle) security, normal price escalation rate of homes, aesthetic quality and social
opportunities. Mr. Gair noted that the southern elevations were the highest with the lowest
elevations being towards Hwy 169 with a substantial power line easement running on the
northern edge of the site. He noted there was a drainage way on the site also.
Mr. Gair felt this plan spoke very well to the land use. It was a very reasonable use of the land.
The concept was to wrap the development in green with larger packets of green to be
incorporated in the development to provide spaces for limited recreation. He had found this idea
to be successful. The concept plan also included blocks defined by roadway and/or green space.
The types of housing in each block was somewhat similar and pedestrian friendly. Mr. Gair did
note that the detached single-family housing was a little more suburban in nature but the blocks
did prevail. He noted the vision coming from the south was of open space and not impervious
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surface. There were six-unit town homes dispersed throughout the blocks. A key piece to this
development was the pedestrian walking system. The purpose of the trails was to provide a
corridor along 17th A venue to link homes to a larger corridor and to provide pedestrian linkage to.
each neighborhood (each having a theme). He noted the open spaces would have specific uses.
The gross density ofthe entire development was about 6.8 units per acre. Mr. Gair noted that the
parking requirements were meet because with 32-foot wide streets parking was allowed on one
side; the residents would use the streets for parking.
Mr. Weiland noted that the concept plan had not really been tweaked yet except for the pocket
parks that the PRAB talked about. None of the comments from the Planning Commission had
been incorporated into the plan at this time.
The Council gave direction to the developer that they would like to see the comments from the
Planning Commission incorporated into the plan because the Council had similar concerns and
they worked well with the Planning Commission for the betterment of the community.
Cncl. Lehman noted that he agreed with the lesser dip for the curve for the 1 th A venue road
alignment, a buffer area would be needed along the north and south of 17th A venue, trail
connections could be more effective, there was not enough green space (using school district
equipment/land was not acceptable), streets that the City needed to maintain needed to be 32 feet,
the eight plexus were not favored, and more of a mixture of the housing types was desirable.
Cncl. Lehman stated he did like the infinity home.
Mayor Mars would like to see the concerns of the Planning Commission and the Park and Rec
incorporated into the concept plan also. Mayor Mars noted the demand for parks and park space
was quite high in today's society. He would like to see more parks.
A break was taken at 9:15 p.m.
Mayor Mars re-convened the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
Mr. McNeill reported on the award ofthe sale of$2,215,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series
2003A. The purpose of the bond sale was to finance the Vierling Drive/Sage to Marschall,
Valley View/Sarazin and 17th A venue/Colonial projects.
Bruce Kimmel, of Springsted, St. Paul, approached the podium to speak to the sale of the
$2,215,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 2003A for the three assessment projects. Mr.
Kimmel noted there was lot of demand for municipal bonds. Nine bids were received
representing 20 investment banks. Mr. Kimmel stated the winning bid came from Northland
Securities with a true interest rate of2.5652%, the next bid came from a syndicate led by Morgan
Stanley with a true interest of2.61 %. Mr. Kimmel noted when recommendations were submitted
for this bond issue the estimated true interest cost was 3.23%. Mr. Kimmel pointed out that the
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Northland bid was for a price of$2,215,567.00 (premium bid) with a net interest cost of
$288,953. Because this was a premium bid, there would be a little surplus in the debt service
account and Mr. Kimmel stated this excess money along with the assessment income that the
City would be receiving could be used to help pay some ofthe first debt service payments. Mr.
Kimmel mentioned that Moody's Investment Services did reaffirm the City's A-I bond rating for
this bond issue. Moody's was. very positive ofthe City's finances and pointed towards the City's
rapidly growing tax base, favorable location in the metropolitan area, history of satisfactory
financial operations and the moderate debt levels that are manageable despite the rapid growth.
There were no red flags seen by Moody's at this time and none were expected. They did want to
keep an eye on the City's debt level, especially the overlapping debt with the County and School
District because of the rapid growth.
It was noted that anyone who was rated with Moody's or Standard and Poors was monitored.
Link/Lehman offered Resolution No. 5893, A Resolution Awarding The Sale Of$2,215,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2003A Fixing Their Form And Specifications;
Directing Their Execution And Delivery; And Providing For Their Payment, and moved its
adoption. Motion carried unanimously.
Cncl. Link removed himself from discussion and abstained from voting on the issue regarding
property to be sold adjacent to Lion's Park.
Mr. Loney, Public Works Director/City Engineer reported on reviewing the proposals on
property for sale by Lion's Park off of Vierling Drive. Mr. Loney stated at the April I 51 meeting
alternatives were reviewed for the alignment of Vierling Drive from County Road 15 to Orchard
Park West. At that meeting the Council elected to go with a new alignment that would allow a
Fire Station to be built in Lion's Park near Lion's Pond and this alignment would also allow for a
section ofland to be sold that was located north of Vierling Drive and south of the Upper Valley
Drainageway. Mr. Loney noted that they were authorized to go out for bids on this land to see
what might be offered for the land. The land was approximately 2.1 acres and bordered Orchard
Park West, a single-family development. The City received four bid proposals and the high bid
was submitted by Pat Link Construction ($57,000) with Laurent Builders having the second high
Bid of $16,111.10. Pat Link Construction and Laurent Builders accepted the assessment of
$190,000 for Vierling Drive improvements. Mr. Loney noted Cal Haskins actually submitted a
higher bid but he did not accept the assessments for improvements on Vierling Drive, thus
making the bid much lower than the other two bids. Mr. Loney noted that the gas line easement
was inadvertently not shown on the drawings given to the bidders. On information received from
the City Attorney, the City negotiated with the bidders after the bidding process was over. Mr.
Loney stated the gas line easement did encroach into the setback area. Pat Link Construction
was talked with and they asked for a reduction of $15,000 from the bid submitted by them. In
reality the offer was then $42,000 plus $190,000 of assessments along Vierling Drive. Staff
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concluded that this was a reasonable offer. Mr. Loney noted he was asking direction on what
should be done with the proceeds realized from the sale of the property.
It was noted that the $190,000 assessment was just for Vierling Drive. The development of the
property, road and utilities are not included in this assessment.
Mr. Leek noted the property was guided for park at this point. Staff would now go ahead and
make an amendment noting that the property was to be developed with a density of no higher
than five units per acre. Mr. McNeill, City Administrator, noted the City had been trying to keep
the adjacent residents (directly east on Cider Circle) informed of what was going on. Mr.
McNeill noted that he received a phone call from Mr. Jeff Smith stating that he was displeased
with the City's intent to sell this parcel and if Mr. Smith had known that this parcel was gong to
be developed he would never have built his home in the location that he is in now.
Lehman/Helkamp moved to authorize the appropriate City officials to execute the purchase
agreement for the approximate 2.1 acre parcel of land owned by the City of Shakopee, located
north of Vierling Drive, south of the Upper Valley Drainageway and west of Orchard Park West
development to Pat Link Construction Company in the amount of $42,000 and Pat Link
Construction Company accepting the $190,000 assessment of improvements to Vierling Drive.
Motion carried 4-0 with Cncl. Link abstaining.
Cncl. Lehman noted that he would like to see a 50/50 split of the proceeds from the sale ofland
adjacent to Lion's Park. A portion of the excess dollars from the sale should be put back into
Lion's Park and he would like to see the Engineering Department recoup their costs on the land
sale and the balance go towards the City assessments on Vierling Drive.
Lehman/Helkamp moved to split the excess funds between the Park Reserve Fund for Lions Park
and the other 50% would go towards the City's assessments on Vierling Drive. Motion carried
4-0 with Cncl. Link abstaining.
Ms. Cox reported on the massage center/massage therapist licensing. Ms. Cox noted that at the
April 15th City Council meeting the Council received a letter from Mr. Craig Ballard, owner of
Salon St. John and Spa, requesting that the regulations relating to massage centers and massage
therapist be repealed or significantly revised. Both Mr. Ballard and Amy Schneider, of Knead it
or Knot were present and discussed this issue with the Council at that meeting. Staff was
directed to provide additional information on the need to regulate, problems of the past,
streamlining the process and looking at the fees. It was recommended that the Council continue
to license massage centers and massage therapists (four other Cities were reviewed and their
licensing criteria was similar to the City of Shako pee's). It was noted that the City had
experienced no problems in the past years relating to this profession, if the application/s were
filled out correctly the application/s are processed in a timely manner. It was recommended the
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licenses for massage therapist be approved administratively and not approved by the City
Council thus increasing the timeliness. It was noted that the fees were in line with other Cities.
Ms. Cox noted that on May 91\ Ms. Snyder did submit a letter suggesting that only massage
therapists be licensed, the educational requirements be increased and the City Ordinance be
completely redone. Ms. Cox noted that the City Code of Shakopee was similar to other
communities and therefore, the Ordinance should not be redone at this time and it was not the
City's intent to increase the educational requirements or to look into that matter at this time.
Mayor Mars noted that this was not a public hearing but had been discussed at length at the last
meeting.
Sheila Pippo, 801 Sarazin Street, approached the podium to discuss this issue. She would like to
practice massage therapy outside of her home but would not graduate from a licensed massage
therapy school until June 261\ she is presently an elementary education teacher. She already had
a base clientele. She would like to go to the client's homes. Ms. Cox clarified that going into a
client's home was a recommendation from staff and she clarified the process if this
recommendation were approved.
Jerry Hennen, approached the podium and stated that a licensed therapist should be allowed to
take their business outside the home. He felt this could be a great public service.
Craig Ballard, owner of Salon St. John and Spa, approached the podium and noted his major
concern was having to do background checks on massage therapists in a quickly and timely
maimer. There were times when he needed to take care of staffing situations on a quick and
timely basis. The background checks created situations. He would like to see a day spa treated
differently than a massage center. He would like to see a window of certain days so he could run
his business when emergencies arose and he would like to see licenses transferable from City to
City. He believed education was necessary. He stated that he thought the Police Department had
misstated some items regarding his situation. He wanted to compete on a level playing field.
Mr. Ballard was glad to see the insurance requirement go away.
LehmanlLink moved to accept staff s recommendations that massage centers and massage
therapists continue to be licensed, that massage therapists be allowed to perform massage at a
patron's place of employment and the home of a customer-outside the licensed premises,
background investigations of both massage centers and massage therapists continue to be
conducted and staff could process the license application to the Council even though the
background investigations had not been completed and if the background check had not been
completed by the Council meeting, the license would be approved subject to a successful
completion of the background investigation, deleting the requirement from City Code that there
be evidence of insurance for massage centers, deleting from the City Code limiting the number of
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licenses for massage center to six, and clarifying the city code exempting massage center
licensing and massage therapist licensing for massage therapists who work under the direction of
a physician, chiropractor, osteopath or podiatrist. Motion carried unanimously.
LehmanlHelkamp moved to approve the application and grant a temporary on-sale 3.2 percent
malt liquor license to the Shakopee Lions Club, in the designated beer garden adjacent to the
concession stand at Tahpah Park, June 7 and 8, 2003. (Motion carried under the Consent
Agenda).
Lehman/Helkamp moved to establish Wednesday, June 4th at 5:45 p.m. as a time to meet jointly
with the School Board ofLS.D. 720. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Mr. Leek reported on the concept review brought forward by Tollefson development for the
Phillip property located east of the intersection of Independence Drive and 17th Avenue. Mr.
Leek oriented the site via an overhead. Mr. Leek noted that staff thought this was a concept that
had some merit because it was not an attached housing concept. Mr. Leek noted the Planning
Commission did have a few concerns. These concerns were: monotony controls, screening along
17th A venue and the location of a basketball court. Mr. Leek did note that this development was
on the portion of 17th A venue that needed to start curving so it could align up with the Shakopee
Aggregate site. Mr. Leek stated that the alignment for 1 th Avenue was generally shown in this
concept plan but the Council needed to move diligently giving approvals to this concept plan to
make sure the alignment of 17th A venue was correct.
Mr. Leek noted that controls could be imposed to make the sightlines around the curves as best
as possible. There were some questions on the driveways.
Gary Wollschlager, Tollefson Development, clarified the driveway situation in question and the
turn-around for the driveway. Mr. Wollschlager noted the Planning Commission was concerned
about the basketball court and the effect it would have on Monarch Estates. Mr. Wollschlager
stated that Tollefson Development would consider moving the basketball court elsewhere or
eliminate it all together. Mr. Wollschalger noted he was trying to work with the deyeloper who
had the property to the east so the entire site would be compatible. Mr. Wollschlager noted that
the alignment of 17th Avenue would be adjusted so it aligned properly with what was proposed
for 17th Avenue all the way to the east. Mr. Wollschalger noted there was proposed berming on
the north side of 17th Avenue and on the south side of 17th Avenue Tollefson Development was
proposing a heavy screening of trees because of the elevations of the houses. Mr. Wollschlager
stated there was not enough room between the right-of-way easement and the houses for a proper
sized berm. It was noted that there was a trail system in the concept plan and there would be
sidewalks on one side of the street within the development. The monotony of the homes had also
been addressed.
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Mr. Leek reported on the reguiding, the extension of MUS A and the rezoning of Tollefson
property located south of County Road 16 and east of County Road 83. Cnc1. Link noted that he
and his wife were partners in the subject property and he needed to abstain from discussion and
voting on this issue.
Mr. Leek noted the original request was to rezone about 31 acres of the site. Approximately 25
acres would be rezoned to Multiple Family Residential (R-3) and approximately six acres would
be rezoned Highway Business (B-3). Mr. Leek oriented the site via the overhead. Mr. Leek
noted the current land use plan, developed in 1998, guided this area for rural residential; the
Comprehensive Plan Update being worked on now, showed this property, as well as, an adjacent
property as mixed use. It was felt that this site could have a variety of uses that would be
appropriate for the site. It was noted that the Planning Commission heard this concept over the
course of two meetings. They continued it the first time to get some answers to some questions;
now they were making a recommendation to the City Council. They recommended to rezone the
entire property to Planned Residential District (PRD) to allow some flexibility. The retail
component for this site would be more of a neighborhood retail component and not a community
wide or sub regional retail center. The Planning Commission recommended also the extension of
MUSA and the reguiding to Planned Residential District. Mr. Leek noted the PRD reguiding and
rezoning was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Update. There was some discussion on
the extension of MUSA.
Gary Wollschlager, Tollefson Development, approached the podium and stated he was here to
work with the Council and the Planning Commission and if the Planning Commission wanted to
reguide and rezone the property to Planned Residential District he was okay with that
recommendation.
LehmanlJoos offered Resolution No. 5889, A Resolution Of The City Of Shako pee Approving A
Request to Amend The 1999 Comprehensiye Plan Update To Reguide Property From Rural
Residential To Planned Residential District And Extend The Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUS A) To Property, and moved its adoption.
Cncl. Helkamp thought this piece of property looked to be a little orphan piece and was
concerned that there would be no other development in this area in the near future. Mayor Mars
viewed this area as an up and coming intersection. Cncl. Joos noted that the sewer and water
infrastructure was already there. Cncl. Lehman agreed with Cncl. Joos.
Motion carried 4-0 with Cncl. Link abstaining.
Lehman/Joos offered Ordinance No. 667, Fourth Series, An Ordinance Of The City Of Shakopee
Approving A Request To Rezone Certain Property From Agricultural Preservation (AG) To
Planned Residential District (PRD), and moved its adoption. Motion carried 4-0 with Cncl. Link
abstaining.
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LehmanlHelkamp offered Ordinance No 668, Fourth Series, An Ordinance Of The City Of
Shakopee, Minnesota, Amending The Zoning Map Adopted In City Code Sec. 11.03 By
Rezoning Land Generally Located East Of Marshall Road And South Of Eagle Creek Boulevard
From Multiple Family Residential (R-3) Zone To Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zone, and
moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Helkamp moved to direct staff to enter into a contract, not to exceed $50,000 with
Bluestem Systems to develop Phase I of a new City website. (Motion carried under the Consent
Agenda).
Lehman/Helkamp moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a contract with Oertel
Architects, Inc. for the remodeling of the public service building and salt storage building siting
on the public works site, and also authorize the appropriate City officials to execute this contract.
(Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Cncl. Lehman addressed smoke detectors in residential occupancies. He was concerned about
the need to have hardwired smoke detectors in older homes to comply with the new Minnesota
Uniform Building Code and State Fire Code. He stated many homes in Shakopee are lath and
plaster and to hardwire at this time would be quite expensive.
Tom Pitschneider, City of Shakopee Fire Inspector, approached the podium and stated the reason
Ordinance No 666 was being written was to bring the current ordinance into compliance with the
Minnesota State Building Code and the Minnesota State Fire Code. Mr. Pitschneider noted
Ordinance No. 666 would not force hardwiring into any ofthe existing homes in Shakopee. If
over a specific amount of remodeling took place then the smoke detectors would need to be
hardwired otherwise battery operated smoke detectors were okay. Mr. Pitschneider stated that the
City is stuck with the State Building Code mandates (the City can not have tougher or less
restrictive codes).
Lehman/Joos offered Ordinance No. 666, An Ordinance Amending Section 4.50 of The City
Code Requiring Fire Warning Systems, and moved its adoption. Motion carried unanimously.
Lehman/Helkamp moved to authorize the appropriate City staff to enter into an agreement with
General Security Services Corporation for 5 additional "officer down" warning signals to be
installed in the new police building for an amount not to exceed $2971.34 with the money
coming from the police building contingency fund. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Lehman/He1kamp offered Ordinance No. 665, An Ordinance Adopting The Minnesota State Fire
Code By Amending Section 10.35 Of The City Code, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried
under the Consent Agenda).
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LehmanlHelkamp offered Resolution No. 5895, A Resolution Of The City Of Shakopee,
Minnesota, Accepting A $1,500 Donation Prom The Shakopee Jaycees And A $1,500 Donation
from Wal-Mart. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Helkamp moved to authorize the purchase and installation of personal file drawers in
the personnel lockers at the new police facility for a cost not to exceed $10,600. (Motion carried
under the Consent Agenda).
Mr. Loney reported on the request to reconstruct Weinandt Acres 1 st Addition streets in 2003
rather than 2004. At the May 6, 2003 City Council meeting Harry Weinandt addressed the
Council regarding the condition of the streets in the Weinandt 1st Addition and asked that these
streets be reconstructed in 2003 rather than in 2004. Mr. Loney noted that looking at Mr.
Weinandt's request and the need for a public hearing process and the special assessments process
for the reconstruction of that road it would be very difficult if not impossible to reconstruct the
streets in Weinandt Acres 1 st Addition in 2003.
Mr. Loney recommended that the petition be received from Mr. Harry Weinandt and the
residents in Weinandt Acres I st Addition. He noted that one of the residents of Weinandt 1st
Addition wrote a letter dated May 6th opposing the project and wanting to make sure that the
public hearing process was undergone. Mr. Loney recommended the streets in Weinandt Acres
I sl addition not be reconstructed in 2003 but to consider this reconstruction in the 2004 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
Cncl. Link noted that it was just not the road being reconstructed that needed to done but the
drainage problems really needed to be looked at with a feasibility study. There was a problem
out there. Mr. Loney agreed. Cncl. Link would like to see this issue tabled and the City
Administrator, City Attorney, City Engineer, Mr. Weinandt and the Boldt's/Welch's legal
counsel sit down and try to resolve this drainage issue; fixing the drainage problem would help
with the streets in Weinandt Acres 1st addition.
Cnc1. Lehman asked if it was premature to do a feasibility study now. Mr. Loney addressed this
question.
Lehman/Link moved to receive the request from Weinandt Acres 1 st Addition residents on the
reconstruction of the streets in the 2003 construction season and deny the request. Motion carried
unanimously.
Cncl. Lehman directed the City Administrator, City Attorney, City Engineer, Mr. Weinandt and
the Boldt's/Welch's legal counsel to sit down to start looking at how this road in Weinandt acres
1 st addition could be fixed.
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Lehman/Helkamp moved to authorize the purchase of two Cab and Chassis' from Boyer Sterling
Trucks for the cost of$105,632 and also moved to authorize the purchase of boxes, hoists,
sanders plows and mountings from J-Craft, Inc. for the cost of 104,491.10 with the total cost of
purchase being $201,123.10 (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Mr. Loney reported on the Shakopee Public Utilities grading permit application for the grading
associated for a future water reservoir located at the intersection of CSAH 18 and 16, and also for
the grading for the service center site located off of Viking Steel Road. Mr. Loney noted that the
grading would take place on the water reservoir site and Shakopee Public Utilities want to take
the excess fill and haul it to their service center site on Viking Steel Road south of the Union
Pacific Railroad. Because of the significant amount of material (approximately 50,000 yards)
that would be leaving the grading site and the trees that would be felled, Mr. Loney wanted
everyone aware of the grading permit. He noted there was quite a landscaping plan for this site
when the grading was competed. He stated the site would be lowered quite a bit because of all of
the material leaving the site. Mr. Loney noted there were two water storage tanks (each 2.5
million gallons) to be constructed on the water reservoir site. Mr. Loney noted that staff would
be requiring conditions stating what roads the material could be hauled on, designating as much
as possible on County Roads. Mr. Leek noted there were some drainage and utility easements on
the site and when the Planning staff reviewed the grading permit a condition would be attached
stating Shakopee Public Utilities needed to follow through with the City and vacate these
easements.
LehmanlHelkamp moved to authorize Plehal Blacktopping, Inc. to install an asphalt trail in
Hiawatha Park at an amount not to exceed $9,740. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Helkamp offered Resolution No. 5892, A Resolution Approving Plans And
Specifications And Ordering Advertisement For Bids For The Shakopee Athletic Fields On 17th
Avenue For Roadway, Grading, Parking Lot And Irrigation Improvements, Project 2003-5 and
moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Mr. Loney gave an Update ofthe Huber Park grading. Mr. Loney noted that a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) had been received by the City for the filling of Huber Park as required by
ordinance and permission has been received from the DNR to fill up to the elevation of 723 feet.
The purpose of the memo was to inform everyone that the site was ready to start receiving fill.
The current plan was looking to fill up to approximately 719 feet (this would require bringing in
50 to 60 thousand yards of material) to try and get the site for the future band shell out of the
floodplain. Mr. Loney noted there were come contractors that were interested in bringing excess
fill to the site and he may need to work fast when these requests came in. He was making a
recommendation at this time that Fillmore Street or Bluff Street be used to bring the excess fill
into Huber Park. He stated that Fillmore Street would need to be dust coated and erosion control
measures would also need to be provided.
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Cncl. Helkamp preferred that Fillmore Street be used and stay off Bluff Avenue.
Cncl. Link discussed the Huber Park parking options. Cncl. Link was concerned if a parking lot
was given up so Scott County HRA could develop a piece of land near Huber Park; then the
parking conditions would be critical downtown. The City needed to build parking lots
downtown and he was wondering if the HRA was going to contribute to build these parking lots.
Cncl. Link wanted to see some numbers. Mr. McNeill responded to these questions. Mr.
McNeill stated that if the Council expected the HRA to replace the parking on a space-by-space
basis (when the lot was underutilized to begin with) he needed direction on that now. Mayor
Mars directed Mr. McNeill to see if the HRA would be interested in a cost sharing agreement for
a parking lot.
LehmanlHelkamp moved to authorize the distribution of the revision to the AUAR for Valley
Green Corporate Center for Review and comment per Minnesota Rules. (Motion carried under
the Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Helkamp moved to accept Paul Cherrier's resignation with regret, and authorize the
Shakopee Police Civil Service Commission to begin the testing process for the position of
Community Service Officer. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
LehmanlHelkamp moved to approve the Officers of the Shakopee Fire Department to work with
Scott County Personnel Department to advertise and recruit applicants for the position of
firefighter with the City of Shakopee. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Cncl. Joos noted that he preferred staff to review the revised AUAR for the Ryan Properties and
then provide the Council members with a synopsis of the review. Mr. Leek responded to this
request.
Mayor Mars noted that developers were taking more and more staff time and perhaps some of
this time needed to be charged. Mr. Leek would follow-up on this suggestion. Mayor Mars
thought this should be looked at.
It was noted that a letter had been sent to downtown property owners regarding the
Comprehensive Plan Update. Cncl. Lehman would like to see this letter sent to property owners
that may have property that would be rezoned in the downtown area. These letters would also be
available for the public at City Hall.
Cncl. Link noted that he had been approached by residents regarding parking problems on 10th
Avenue and Naumkeag Street. Mayor Mars directed the Police and the Public Works
Department to follow-up on these complaints regarding the sight lines.
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Joos/Link moved to adjourn to Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at
11:19 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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City Clerk
Carole Hedlund
Recording Secretary
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE,MINNESOTA JUNE 3, 2003
Mayor Mars called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Council members Lehman, Link, Joos
and Helkamp present. Also present: Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Judith S. Cox, City
Clerk; R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director; Bruce Loney, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; Jim Thomson, City Attorney; Gregg V oxland, Finance Director; Paul
Snook, Economic Development Coordinator and Tracy Schaefer, Assistant to the City
Administrator.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Joos/He1kamp moved to approve the Agenda as written. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Mars reported that on May 29,2003, he and Mr. Mc Neill, City Administrator, attended
the annual meeting of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Mayor Mars noted that he
had been appointed to that Board of Directors, at that meeting, for a two-year term. Mayor Mars
noted he was interviewed On June 2, 2003 by a Spanish newspaper based in Hopkins. The topic
addressed was Shakopee and the diversification within the town. Mayor Mars noted that on June
4, 2003 he was going to meet with Susan McDonald, Regional Affairs and Policy Liaison for
Senator Norm Coleman to talk about some issues that may affect Scott County. Mayor Mars also
noted that on June 4th there was a joint City Council and School Board meeting at 5:45 at the
School District Offices. On June 5th there would be a meeting ofthe Scott County Alliance for
Leadership and Efficiency. It was noted by the Mayor that the City Council workshop scheduled
on June 10th had a 6:00 start time and that it would be held in the Scott County Board room.
Mayor Mars noted that the League of Minnesota Cities Meeting would be coming up on June 18-
20. Mayor Mars noted he planned on attending this meeting for one day. Mayor Mars reported
that the DNR had a matching grant program for funding trees for up to $15,000 for local units of
government to support forestry programs. He thought this might be something the City could be
interested in.
The following items were added to the Consent Agenda. 14.A. Rezoning request from
Plowshares Development for property located south ofHwy 169, east of Independence Drive and
King Avenue and north of 18th Avenue and 15.A.2 New Police Department Building - Video
Cabling.
Lehman/Link moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Mars asked if there were any citizens present in the audience who wished to address any
item not on the agenda. There was no response.
Lehman/Link moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 6, 2003. (Motion carried under the
Consent Agenda).
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Lehman/Link moved to approve the bills in the amount of$311,568.79 plus $44,559.12 for
refunds, returns and pass through for a total of$356,127.91. (Motion carried under the Consent
Agenda). [The list of bills is posted on the bulletin board at City Hall for one month following
approval].
Cncl. Lehman noted he attended the joint meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board
(PRAB) and their task force. The task force had been charged to look at a citizen survey; their
recommendation would be coming forth on June 10. Because the previous PRAB meeting was
held the same night as the Shakopee Board of Review, of which Cncl. Lehman was on, he stated
he was unable to attend that PRAB meeting. He did state he did have a report from the director
regarding that meeting and he would make a copy for each Council member and include it in
their packet.
Cncl. Lehman also noted that he attended the Vision Shakopee meeting and the size ofthe
etching on the sign was talked about. Vision Shakopee had come up with a way to fix the size
lettering on the sign eventually. Cncl. Lehman noted that Vision Shakopee was looking at
putting a website together and linking it with various entities around the community. The
Special Service District properties that had multiple Pill numbers were discussed along with fees
and the legal ramifications of charging these fees.
Cncl. Lin1( noted he attended the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission (SPUC) meeting. The
meeting focused on the new water connection charge because there were a number of builders
that attended the meeting. No action was taken at this time, by SPUC, however. The main
concern was that the new amount for the water connection charge was retroactive. Cncl. Link
noted there had been a meeting to try and resolve some of the drainage issues out in the Weinandt
Acres area with the Welch's and the Boldt's, City staff and others. Cncl. Link thanked City staff
for trying to get this drainage issue resolved.
Cncl. Helkamp noted he attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting. He stated he fielded a few
questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. Cncl Helkamp also noted he attended a
Scott County Transit Review Board meeting and he noted the bylaws were approved and officers
were elected for this new Board. The Board went on a bus tour all over Scott County to see
various transit facilities. Transit activities throughout the County were trying to be coordinated
by this Board for better efficiency and better quality.
Helkamp/Link moved to recess at 7: 15 p.m. for the purpose of conducting the Economic
Development Authority meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Mars re-convened the City Council meeting at 7 :31 p.m.
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Lehman/Link offered Ordinance No. 669, Fourth Series, An Ordinance Of The City Of
Shakopee, Minnesota, Amending The Zoning Map Adopted In City Code Sec. 11.03 By
Rezoning Land Generally Located South of Highway 169, East Of King Avenue And North Of
18th Avenue From Agricultural Preservation (AG) Zone To Medium Density Residential (R2)
Zone, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Link moved to direct the appropriate City officials to enter into a contract awarding the
police building-cabling work for telecommunications and computer needs to FS Tech, for the
amount of $34,544.30, plus, $1,579 for video cabling as stated in the memo on the table
(15.A.2), from the police department contingency fund. (Motion carried under the Consent
Agenda).
Lehman/Link moved to authorize staff to purchase the new playground equipment from Midwest
Playscapes, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $49,065.62 with funding allocation from the Park Reserve
Fund. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Link offered Resolution No. 5896, A Resolution Of The City Of Shakopee, Minnesota
Approving The Final Plat Of Southbridge Crossing East First Addition, and moved its adoption.
(Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Link moved to allow the concurrent submission and review ofthe proposed preliminary
and final plat for the re-platting of Valley Park Twelfth Addition. (Motion carried under the
Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Link offered Resolution No. 5894, A Resolution Of The City Of Shako pee, Minnesota
Approving The Final Plat Of Southbridge Crossings Third Addition, and moved its adoption.
(Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Link moved to authorize staff to contract with Duke's Sewer Root Control Specialists
for the price of $37,250 for sanitary sewer root control, with the payment to be expended from
the Sanitary Sewer Fund. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Mr. Loney, Public Works Director and City/Engineer, reported on the parking control signage
regarding 10th Avenue and Naumkeag Street and 10th Avenue and Shawmut Street. Mr. Loney
noted this was a concern of the Councils because people were parking on loth Avenue and the
sightlines at the intersections ofNaumkeag and loth Avenue and Shawmut Street and 10th
A venue were affected. This problem primary happened when Sunday worship services were held
at the Russian Baptist Church located on 10th A venue. Mr. Loney noted two studies had been
done on these two intersections using two different methods. The first method was the City
Code requirement for site triangles on this type street and the second method used was per the
Mn/DOT Road Design Manual for site distance and turning movements. It was noted by Mr.
Loney that the MnlDOT Road Design Manual was a very conservative method for determining
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sight distances. Mr. Loney noted essentially the MnDOT method wiped out all parking on 10th
Avenue between Naumkeag Street to Shawmut Street and even further west. The triangle
extension method (per City Code) was used and a fairly reasonable standard was determined.
Mr. Loney recommended "no parking" signs from 120 feet west ofNaumkeag Street west curb
line to 70 feet east ofNaumkeag Street curb line and 120 feet west of Shawmut street west curb
line to 70 feet east ofShawmut Street east curb line. This sti111eft approximately 190 feet to park
in between Naumkeag Street and Shawmut Street on Tenth A venue. This should provide the
necessary safety, noted Mr. Loney.
Lehman/Helkamp moved to direct staff to install "no parking" signs on 10th Avenue from 120
feet west ofNaumkeag Street west curb line to 70 feet east ofNaumkeag Street east curb line and
120 feet west of Shawmut Street west curb line to 70 feet east of Shawmut Street east curb line.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McNeill, City Administrator, reported on the Developers Agreement with the Scott County
HRA for the proposed Northridge Court Apartments development. Mr. McNeill noted the
recommendation that the Economic Development Authority (EDA) was making to the City
Council was to approve the execution and delivery of a Development Agreement between the
Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City of Shakopee and the EDA. Mr.
McNeill noted the Development Agreement had been approved by the EDA earlier tonight.
Joos/Helkamp offered Resolution No. 5897, A Resolution Approving The Execution And
Delivery Of A Development Agreement With The Scott County Housing And Redevelopment
Authority, and moved its adoption.
Mayor Mars thought this was a good opportunity for the City of Shakopee and Scott County
HRA to partner together. Cncl. Lehman noted the Development Agreement had been changed
three times and the liability to the City was lessened each time. Cncl. Link thought this project
was a good fit for the subject site with what the City was looking at doing with the 1st Avenue
corridor and the City realized additional parking.
Motion carried unanimously.
Lehman/Link offered Ordinance No. 670, Fourth Series An Ordinance Of The City Of Shako pee,
Minnesota Amending Chapter 6, Section 640, Massage Centers And Saunas And Section 6.41,
Massage Therapist License, and moved its adoption. (Motion carried under the Consent
Agenda).
Lehman/Link moved to establish a workshop meeting to discuss the 2004-2008 Capital
Improvements Program document, to begin at 7:00 p.m. Monday June 30t\ with a follow-up
meeting, if needed, for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14th. (Motion carried under the Consent
Agenda).
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LehmanlLink moved to direct the appropriate City Officials to enter into a five-year contract
awarding the INET locating work to Access Communications, for the amount of$23,900/year,
which the City was responsible for $1,912 (8%) for 2003 with annual inflation adjustments for
the subsequent four years from the Telecommunications Fund. (Motion carried under the
Consent Agenda).
Lehman/Link moved to adopt the agenda items to be discussed at the June 10th Workshop
meeting as follows: A. Concerns about multiple unrelated people living in single-family dwelling
units; B. Discussion of recommendations regarding the parks survey; C. Consideration ofFY04
budget instructions and schedule. (Motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
Cncl. Lehman had a few Council concerns. These were the school fees, moratorium and the 2:00
a.m. bar closing.
Cnc1. Lehman wanted to know if these school fees could or could not be imposed on building
permits? Mr. Thomson, City Attorney, followed up on this question and noted he did not think
the City could impose this school fee (legislation would be needed).
Cncl. Lehman questioned the moratorium. He noted there had a been a lot oftalk about a
moratorium but if the City did a moratorium there would be an impact to the budget because of
the City's reliance on development fees. However, the growth of the City impacted the level of
service to all the residents. Mr. McNeill noted the Council would have to make decisions
regarding this issue at budget time.
Mayor Mars noted that on June 10th the City Finance Director, Gregg V oxland, would have some
answers as to where the City was with all the budget cuts and what money the City would have to
operate with.
Cnc1. Lehman was also concerned about the 2 a.m. bar closing hours. He would like staff to
research surrounding communities.
Cncl. Link was concerned about the City treating their wetlands and ponds for mosquitoes
possibly infected with the West Nile disease. Mr. Loney noted the wetlands were treated but he
would follow-up on the ponds and report back to the Council.
Lehman/Link moved to adjourn to Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at 5:45 p.m. at the School District
Offices. The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
~}.11c Carole Hedlund
ity Clerk Recording Secretary