City Council Minutes

Pursuant to due call and posted notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Victoria City Council was called to order at 6:36 p.m. by Acting Mayor Roden in the Council Chambers at 7951 Rose.

Members Present: Acting Mayor: Kim Roden. Councilmembers: Jim Paulsen and Rick Tieden.

Absent: Tim Amundsen and Mary Hershberger Thun.

Staff Present: David Urbia, Interim City Administrator; Cara Geheren, City Engineer; Jylan Johnson, Director of Finance; Linda Thompson, City Attorney; Holly Kreft, City Planner; and Tom Gray, Building Official.

Others Present: Unsie Zuege, Chanhassen Villager; Sue Orsen, The Victoria Gazette; and others.
 

Mr. Urbia noted the addition of Item 3-I to the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by Councilmember Paulsen, seconded by Councilmember Tieden, to adopt the Agenda as revised above. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.
 

Acting Mayor Roden read aloud the items to be considered under the Consent Agenda.

The Consent items were as follows:

Minutes of the July 12, 2007 City Council Meeting
Minutes of the July 17, 2007 Planning Commissions Meeting
June 2007 Sheriff Reports
Payment of Bills $321,659.55

-A- Approval of a $1,775 Donation from Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative to the Victoria Fire Department

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-252
2. Exhibits
3. Resolution No. 07-95

-B- Request approval of a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for St. Victoria Catholic Church

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-253
2. Exhibits

-C- Financial Reports for the month-ending June 30,2007

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-254
2. Exhibits

-D- Accept Field House Donation from Phillip and Teri Lane and Glen and Marvelynn Brooks

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-255
2. Exhibits
3. Resolution No. 07-96

-E- Field House Attendance and Daily Passes for January through June 2006 and 2007

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-256
2. Exhibits

-F- Request report on 2007 Outdoor Concessions – June 2007

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-257
2. Exhibits

-G- Grant Contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-258
2. Exhibits

-H- Approval of a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Victoria Chamber of Commerce Volksfest

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-259
2. Exhibits

-I- Sale Prices for City-owned Properties

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-266
2. Exhibits

Councilmember Paulsen removed Item 3-G from the Consent Agenda.

Acting Mayor Roden removed Item 3-E from the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by Councilmember Tieden, seconded by Councilmember Paulsen, to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.

The Council and staff discussed Field House attendance, rental trends, ice contract negotiations, and a letter to the residents regarding the future of the Field House.

A motion was made by Councilmember Paulsen, seconded by Councilmember Tieden, to mail out the thank-you letter, as drafted, to the participants at the town meeting and other residents in the community. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.

A motion was made by Acting Mayor Roden, seconded by Councilmember Tieden, to approve Agenda Statement No. 07-256. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Councilmember Paulsen thanked staff for its work on this grant.

A motion was made by Councilmember Paulsen, seconded by Councilmember Tieden, to approve Agenda Statement No. 07-258. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.
 

(4) VISITORS PRESENTATION:

Paul Donna, Northland Securities, presented information regarding the sale of the GO bonds to fund general improvement and street reconstruction projects within the City.

A motion was made by Councilmember Paulsen, seconded by Councilmember Tieden, to approve Resolution No. 07-97; a Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $1,900,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2007A Levying a Tax for the Payment thereof and Pledging for the Security thereof Special Assessments. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.

John Sullivan, Carver County CDA, provided an overview of the recent housing study conducted by Maxfield Research.

Jay Thompson, Maxfield Research, presented the key findings of the housing study of Carver County and Victoria in particular.

The Council discussed the acquisition of future parkland in Victoria.

Deputy Boder presented the sheriff’s office statistics for the month of June, highlighting the traffic problems in the area.

The Council discussed progress of completion of the new Highway 212.
 

(5) OPEN FORUM:

None.
 

None.
 

Ms. Kreft presented the staff report.

Scott Schmitt, Clearwater Development, presented the revised sketch plat, noting it now meets all City ordinances. Two lots have been eliminated from the plan, and a private drive has been added. He pointed out the stormwater retention ponds, the trail, and the natural barriers surrounding the park.

The Council discussed the sewer capacity in this area. The Council discussed the future of development in this area. Mr. Schmitt indicated he will work with staff to hand-sketch possible neighboring properties. Ms. Kreft indicated an informal neighborhood meeting will be held as well.

Ms. Kreft presented the staff report.

John Prondzinski, Ridgeview Medical Center, thanked the Council for its consideration.

A motion was made by Councilmember Paulsen, seconded by Councilmember Tieden, to authorize TKDA to proceed with the information needed for the extension of the utilities, with an expenditure by the City of Victoria not to exceed $1,500. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.
 

Ms. Kreft presented the staff report.

Scott Manion, 8236 Narcissus Street, stated the speeds on the street exceed 30 miles per hour, noting there are a lot of children in the neighborhood.

The Council discussed the effectiveness of stop signs in other Victoria neighborhoods.

Deputy Boder indicated the speed study is the place to begin; there are enforcement issues with stop signs in other neighborhoods.

A motion was made by Councilmember Paulsen, seconded by Councilmember Tieden, to authorize a speed study, in an amount not to exceed $500, in the fall for Narcissus Street and report those findings to the City Council. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.

Mr. Gray provided an overview of the staff report, noting a public hearing will be held at the August 9^th Council meeting.

Councilmember Paulsen indicated that he would like the following information prior to the meeting: the economics of a possible senior housing project, the number of units, configuration and location of the land, and a timeline. Mr. Urbia indicated he would pass along those requests to the Senior Commission.

Acting Mayor Roden added that the Senior Commission be provided information about the planning process in the City.
 

None.
 

Councilmember Paulsen reported on the recent finance committee meeting. He also provided an update on the negotiations with Independent School District 112 regarding the Field House.
 

None.
 

A motion was made by Councilmember Tieden, seconded by Councilmember Paulsen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.
 

Respectfully submitted,

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