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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1982 i TENTATIVE AGENDA ADJ .REG.SESSION SHAKOPEE , MINNESOTA AUGUST 10, 1982 Mayor Reinke presiding 1] Roll Call at 7 :00 P .M. 2] Approval of Minutes of July 13, 1.982 3] Cable Communications Franchise Ordinance [Ord. No. 1001 4] Approval of. a Registered Land Survey of John Dubois 5] Approve Request for a Temporary Sign Permit 6] Goals and Objectives for Police Department - discussion 7] Labor Negotiations 8] Other Business : a] b] c] 9] Adjourn to Tuesday, August 17 , 1982 at 7 :00 P.M. John K. Anderson City Administrator OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA JULY 13, 1982 Mayor Reinke called the meeting to order at 7:06 P.M. with Cncl. Leroux, Vierling, Lebens, Wampach and Colligan present. Also present were John K. Anderson, City Admr. and H. R. Spurrier, City Engineer. The City Admr. suggested that "Other Business" be discussed first. Discussion on the 1982 Improvement Bonds was the first item discussed. Leroux/Lebens moved that City staff and Springsted, Inc. be authorized to proceed with preparations for the issuance of bonding for Valley Industrial Boulevard South by negotiated sale. Motion carried unanimously. The second item discussed was Jeanne Andre's memo on Cable Communications dated July 13, 1982. Cncl. Leroux asked for a copy of the Cable TV Committee Division Budget to see how the City has spent the $20,000 budgeted. The City Admr. explained that Jeanne Andre could provide that information on July 20, 1982. Discussion then focused on the cost of the cable attorney and the requested extra meetings. The City Admr. explained that Jeanne Andre could provide a breakown of Mr. Herbst's billings to date at the July 20, 1982 meeting. Colligan/Vierling moved to direct staff to send letters to Barry Goldwater, Dave Durenburger and Rudy Boschwitz in opposition to the pending U.S. Senate bill on cable communications. Motion carried unanimously. Colligan/Vierling moved to authorize expenditure of $84.53 above contract limit previously established for Mr. Herbst, thus approving the bill for June services. Roll Call: Ayes; Unanimous Noes; None Motion carried. Colligan/Leroux moved to authorize attendance at one additional meeting by cable attorney Herbst, to be a joint session with the Cable Committee and Council so the ordinance could be finalized with the benefit of Mr. Herbst's comments. Discussion of the motion focused on the obscenity issue. The concern was expressed by Cncl. Leroux that the controls on obscenity should be in the Cable Franchise Ordinance. Cncl. Colligan expressed the need to get the total community involved in the discussion of the issue to see whether or not the community should have obscenity restrictions in the Franchise Ordinance. ' Roll Call: Ayes; Wampach, Vierling, Leroux, Colligan, Reinke Noes; Lebens Motion carried. Council did not determine if additional payments above the approved maximum expendi- ture should be made to Mr. Herbst from the general fund (eg. July services) and the amount now authorized for such payments. Leroux/Vierling moved that a provision be added to the existing Sec. No. 10.75 of the _ City Code specifically dealing with cable T.V. programming and that a Citizens Cable Committee be established in the cable franchise ordinance and be charged with defining the new provision of Sec. No. 10.75. There was considerable discussion on the motion. Diane Fraser, 1177 Tyler Street, then addressed the City Council regarding purchases made at several local stores. She said that she had contacted the police who said that as long as the material was in the black jacket it was legal under our ordi- nance. She_ further stated that she and others have issued several complaints that will come before the judge next week and that she would like to see our ordinance used effectively. Mr. Leroux asked if she would like to see that pornography not be displayed. Mrs. Fraser asked that something be done about removing it altogether. She also asked who would be responsible for obscene material on cable T.V. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Reinke then reported that SPUC has requested Council action on the co-op ruling. Leroux/Wampach moved that the City appeal the ruling of the commission controling condemnation of Minnesota Valley Co-op. Discussion then occurred when Mr. Colligan -questioned what the likelihood of a successful appeal would be. It was clarified by the Mayor that the City was not expending funds for the appeal, but that SPUC was. Motion carried unanimously. Shakopee City Council July 13, 1982 Page 2 The Mayor then opened discussion on the draft of 1983 Goals and Objectives as put together by the City Admr. after the last goals and objectives session. Cncl. Lebens asked if the Memorial Park pond could be cleaned-up. She also asked about paper clean-up along the pond along the northerly bank rather than leaving it and mowing over it making it worst. She wondered if the scouts could clean up in the spring. Cncl. Leroux then mentioned the poor condition of the restroom and whether or not it could be more frequently cleaned and better maintained. Cncl. Lebens then noted that the police responded quickly to a call about a car and quickly towed the car even though the police probably knew it was Shakopee Ford's car and could have saved them the towing fee by calling Shakopee Ford instead of the towing service. Cncl. Lebens noted that she did not find the park ordinance amendments in her new code pages. The City Admr. said he would have the City Clerk check it out and contact her. Cncl. Wampach then questioned the objective about vacating streets. Leroux/Colligan moved for a 5 minute recess at 8:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Colligan/Vierling moved to re-convene at 9:01 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Council then opened discussion on the Six Year Capital Improvement Plan. The Mayor questioned the 1986 date on #5, the Highway 101 and County Road 83 Sema- phore. Consensus was to move it up to an earlier 1983-84 date. Cncl. Lebens questioned the need for #35, Holmes Park improvements. Cncl. Vierling questioned the plans to have a bike trail going to O'Dowd Lake, and the fact that it was not on the list. Bo Spurrier then discussed trails R-O-W acquisition problems. Mrs. Vierling then suggested a joint effort between the City and township to build the trail past Glen Ellyn and P & V Subdivisions. Consenses was to add it to the list to be looked at in 1985• Cncl. Leroux questioned the status of #11 and the need to expend federal aid urban (FAU) funds on the 1st Avenue right turn lane before the City looses the FAU money. The City Engineer stated that we would be OK thru 1983• Cncl. Colligan questioned the specific location of #24, Horizon Heights Erosion Control. The City Engineer elaborated on the project, its location and purpose. Cncl. Vierling then questioned the City's street naming policy because some streets have names instead of numerals. Cncl. Colligan questioned the completion of sidewalks in the City and the need to have a consistent policy for construction of them. The City Engineer indicated that a report was coming in 1982 proposing a policy. The Mayor then opened discussion on the City Administrator's evaluation. Discussion focused on a number of specific evaluation items and what Councilmembers felt the City Admr. might work on during the coming year. Lebens/Reinke moved to adjourn to 7:00 P.M. July 20, 1982. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:36 P.M. • Judith S. Cox City Clerk John K. Anderson Recording Secretary JULIUS A.GOLLER, II JULIUS A.COLLER ATTORNEY AT LAW 612-445-1244 1859-1940 2 1 1 WEST FIRST AVENUE SIIAKOPEE, MINNESOTA 5532'9 August 6, 1982 Shakopee City Council Shakopee City Hall Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Gentlemen: I have before me the Registered Land Survey covering a portion of the South Half of Section 2, Township 115, Range 23, Scott County, Minnesota part ofwhich lies within the City of Shakopee and which was based upon the survey in the Torrens proceedings as filed inthe office of the Clerk of District Court of Scott County, Minnesota - File T487 - and I have been asked whether or not it is necessary to process this in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12 entitled "Subdivision Regulations (Platting)" as contained in the Shakopee City Code. A plat is defined as a map or scheme which has been surveyed and subdivided into small tracts designated by lot numbers and on which streets are named or numbered. Another definition is: A plat is a map or plan of a piece of land divided into building lots or smaller portions. See Words and Phrases 32A, p. 236; and Webster's New World Dictionary, p.1090. Obviously, a Registered Land Survey such as the one before me does not constitute a plat. Chapter 12 of the Shakopee City Code deals with subdivision regulations. and carries a subtitle 'Platting' . The entire thrust of the subdivision is to govern plats and platting and obviously is not applicable to the Registered Land Survey before me. A Registered Land Survey, if it did delineate streets, blocks and lot numbers, could constitute a plat as well as a Registered Land Survey. But, inthe instant case, all that is required is contained in the laws and regulations regarding Registered Land Surveys and this is approvable and acceptance by the municipality or governmental sub.dividon wherein located. Therefore, motion by the Councildirecting the Mayor and the City Clerk or Administrator to sign it, is all that is required. Ver truly yrs, 101. JUL. A. Coller, II City Attorney JAC/bpm August 4 , 1982 City Council City Hall 129 East 1st Avenue Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Dear Council Members: This letter is a request for approval of the registered land survey that was prepared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Your attention to this matter is appreciated. Sincere , , - / JO/ . DuBois John J. DuBois July 28 , 1982 1705 West 3rd Avenue Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Jean Andrea City of Shakopee 129 East First Avenue Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Dear Jean: This letter is in reference to our discussion last week, my selling a parcel of property that I own. This property lies between an abandoned railroad track and a creek just north of my residence , totaling approx- imately four acres. The sale of this property would be to the Department of Natural Resourses for the purpose of continuing the Minnesota Trailways system along the Minnesota river. In reference to the sale of this property, I have no intentions of plotting or subdividing or making any changes such as putting up buildings or putting roads up, or any improvements whatsoever. It is simply a sale of a portion of my property to the D.N.R. for the purpose of continuing the Minnesota Trail- way system. I shall not be asking the City of Shakopee to bear any responsibilities for any development of the land. Sincere ou s, Johh u oi. 1 5 MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Judith S . Cox , City Clerk RE: Portable Sign DATE: August 6 ,. 1982 Introduction The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce has requested a temporary sign permit to place a portable sign at 507 East First Avenue for the purpose of advertising the rodeo on August 7th and 8th. Background The City Code prohibits portable signs unless: 1 ) it is used in conjunction with a public function, 2 ) it shall not be in use for longer than 10 days , 3 ) Council approves request . A temporary sign permit was issued to the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, after verbal approval was obtained from a majority of the Councilmembers . Formal approval by the Council is requested at this time. Action Requested Approve the application and grant a temporary sign permit to the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce , to be located at 507 East First Avenue , effective August 6th, 1982 . JSC/jms -8- 3 . 8 SUBGOAL - Improve the current "perspective" citizens have of police officer' s overall concern for the citizens . 3 . 81 Objective - Insure prompt , courteous follow--up when a citizen calls the department . Action - Staff meeting with all personnel explaining that follow-up is an absolute , underscoring the point that officers themselves must do the same when answering the phone after hours . 3 . 82 Objective - Improve the miscellaneous non-criminal code enforcement efforts by police officers . Action - Clearly establish the level of expected working knowredge of these City codes ( junk cars , park rules , parking rules , junk ordinances , etc . ) and the level of expected enforcement after discussing this with City Council . 3 .83 Objective - Improve the daily condition and life of police vehicles . Action - Clearly establish, or restate , the expected level of cleanliness of the vehicles and driving habits ( i . e . eliminate jack rabbit starts , etc . ) and enforce them. 3.84 Objective - Improve traffic safety through more surveil- lance of problem intersections , etc . Action - Establish, through discussion with Council , what can be provided and then establish an acceptable program of periodic surveillance and enforcement by ticketing. 3 . 9 SUBGOAL - Improve the working relationship between the Volunteer Fire Department and the City Council and Administrator . 3 .91 Objective - Clarify the role of the City Council and Administrator vis-a-vis the Volunteer Fire Department to insure a smooth day to day working relationship. Action - Physical Development 4.0 GOAL - To provide a consistant and constant plan to enhance the resources , and strengthen the economic base of the area and provide for the enjoyment and well-being of the citizens of Shakopee . 4. 1 SUBGOAL - Develop and use capital improvement and capital equip- ment programs on a 6 year basis to increase the coordination of service and the economic well being of the community. 4. 11 Objective - Upper valley drainage plan. Action - Engineering following up on joint powers agreement with Jackson Township , drainage analysis for the joint powers agreement and a letter from Mn/Dot combining the drainage with the by-pass .