HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-2012 Council AgendaFLOOR AGENDA
LITTLE CANADA CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012
CALL TO ORDER — Regular Meeting — 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Announcements
1. Proclamation — Undersheriff George Altendorfer Retirement
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Preliminary & Final Plat for Yorkton Ridge Estates consisting of three single - family
residential lots — 2921 Condit Street — TCF Bank
3. Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for proof of parking and Subdivision to
consider the combination of two platted lots — 3250 Spruce Street - Lapham Hickey Steel
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Approval of the Vouchers
5. Authorize Edit Computer Purchase for Cable TV Channel 16
6. Approval of Canadian Days Fireworks Contract
STAFF & CONSULTANT REPORTS
City Attorney
City Planner
7. Definition of Assembly
City Administrator
8. 2012 Deer Control
9. Local Performance Aid
10. Call for Workshop — 7/11/12
11. Noise Ordinance Revision
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Economic Development /City Council
Public Safety /Gaming
Public Works
Building /Zoning /Code Enforcement
Parks & Recreation
Adjourn
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MAYOR
Bill Blesener
COUNCIL
Rick Montour
John Keis
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 ADMINISTRATOR
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 Joel R. Hanson
www.ci.little-canada.mn.us
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING GEORGE ALTENDORFER FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO
THE RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, George Altendorfer officially announced his retirement from the Ramsey
County Sheriff's Department effective June 30, 2012 after an illustrious career of
years of service; and
WHEREAS, George Altendorfer was hired as a Deputy Sheriff and progressed to the
rank of Undersheriff; and
WHEREAS, George Altendorfer received numerous commendations during his tenure
with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS, George Altendorfer has served a distinguished career by faithfully and
professionally executing the duties of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department;
WHEREAS, George Altendorfer served as Undersheriff in charge of the Patrol Division
beginning in 2001 and did an excellent job of meeting the law enforcement needs of the
contracting jurisdictions, including the City of Little Canada.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Little Canada City Council this
27th day ofJune, 2012, that George Altendorfer be, and is hereby, commended for his
service to the citizens of Little Canada and Ramsey County, and
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Little Canada City Council, on behalf of all
citizens of the City of Little Canada, extends gratitude and best wishes to George
Altendorfer for a most enjoyable retirement and continued success in all future
endeavors.
William Blesener, Mayor
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Bill Blesener
COUNCIL
Rick Montour
John Keis
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 ADMINISTRATOR
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766-4048 Joel R. Hanson
www.alittle-canada.mn.us
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLAT
PROPOSAL:
A request for approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat for the proposed Yorkton Ridge Estates consisting of
three single - family residential lots. The property in question is zoned Single Family Residential (R -1) District.
APPLICANT:
TCF Bank
801 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
PROPERTY LOCATION:
2921 Condit Street
Little Canada, MN 55117
PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Little Canada Planning Commission will be reviewing this matter at its regular meeting scheduled for
Thursday, June 14, 2012. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers of the City
Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City.
CITY COUNCIL:
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the City Council to review this request at their
regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as parties may be
heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City.
All persons with reference to this matter will be heard during the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday,
June 14, 2012 and the City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
Sign language interpreters for hearing- impaired persons are available for public hearings upon request. The
request for this service must be made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call to make the necessary
arrangements.
Joel R. Hanson
City Administrator
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231 .2555 Facsimile: 763.231 .2561 planners@nacplanning.com
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Little Canada Planning Commission
FROM: Bob Kirmis / Stephen Grittman
DATE: June 7, 2012
SUBJECT: Little Canada - Yorkton Ridge Estates
Preliminary & Final Plat
CASE NO: 758.09 - 12.10
BACKGROUND
TCF National Bank has requested simultaneous preliminary and final plat approval of a
three lot subdivision entitled "Yorkton Ridge Estates ". The proposed subdivision
overlays a 1.2 acre site is located south of Yorkton Ridge and west of Condit Street
(2921 Condit Street). The site is presently occupied by a single family home. The
applicants wish to subdivide the existing lot and create two new lots on the west side of
the home, both of which would have access to Yorkton Ridge.
The subject site is designated for low density residential use by the City's
Comprehensive Plan and zoned R -1, Single Family Residential.
ANALYSIS
Lot Requirements and Setbacks. The subject site is zoned R -1, Single Family
Residential. The following table illustrates the performance requirements applied in the
R -1 District as well as the minimum standards proposed.
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Required
Interior - 11,000 sq ft
Corner - 12,500 sq ft
Proposed
15,300 sq ft
23,040 sq ft
Lot Area
Lot Width
Interior - 80 ft
Corner - 100 ft
85 ft
130 ft
Front Yard Setback
30 ft
30 ft
Side Yard Setback
interior - 10 ft
10 ft
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As shown above, all lot area, width and setback requirements of the applicable R -1
zoning district appear to be met.
Right -of -Way Dedication. As shown on the final plat, a 30 foot wide right -of -way
dedication for Condit Street has appropriately been provided.
Access. The site's existing home (upon Lot 3) is provided driveway access from the
east via Condit Street. No changes to the existing access condition is proposed.
Lots 1 and 2 will be provided driveway access from the north via Yorkton Ridge.
Accessory Structure. The preliminary plat and grading plan illustrate an accessory
structure within the rear yard of proposed Lot 2. It has not been indicated whether or
not the applicants intend to retain the structure.
The Ordinance does not allow accessory structures to exist upon properties which lack
a principal structure. The accessory structure should either be removed or a building
permit should be requested for the Lot 2 home prior to or at the time of final plat
approval.
Park Dedication. As a condition of final plat approval, Lots 1 and 2 should be subject
to park and trail dedication requirements of the City.
Easements. As required by the Ordinance, drainage and utility easements have been
provided along all lot lines.
The City Engineer has recommended that additional drainage and utility easement be
provided in the southeast corner of Lot 3 to encompass the existing rainwater garden.
Grading. In review of the submitted grading plan, the City Engineer has provided
comments in a separate memo.
Tree Preservation. As shown on the preliminary plat, all of Lot 1 and the western one
quarter of Lot 2 lie within a "deciduous tree line ".
Within R -1 zoning districts, developments are required to retain a minimum of 30% of
the existing tree crown cover. In addition, applicants are required to replace up to 30
caliper inches per acre of trees removed which are not necessary for streets, buildings
or drainage. As a condition of building permit issuance for lots 1 and 2, compliance with
R -1 District tree preservation requirements must be demonstrated.
Development Agreement. As a condition of final plat approval, subdividers are
commonly required to enter into a development agreement with the City regulating the
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Corner (abutting ROW) - 30 ft
40 ft
Rear Yard Setback
30 ft
63 ft
As shown above, all lot area, width and setback requirements of the applicable R -1
zoning district appear to be met.
Right -of -Way Dedication. As shown on the final plat, a 30 foot wide right -of -way
dedication for Condit Street has appropriately been provided.
Access. The site's existing home (upon Lot 3) is provided driveway access from the
east via Condit Street. No changes to the existing access condition is proposed.
Lots 1 and 2 will be provided driveway access from the north via Yorkton Ridge.
Accessory Structure. The preliminary plat and grading plan illustrate an accessory
structure within the rear yard of proposed Lot 2. It has not been indicated whether or
not the applicants intend to retain the structure.
The Ordinance does not allow accessory structures to exist upon properties which lack
a principal structure. The accessory structure should either be removed or a building
permit should be requested for the Lot 2 home prior to or at the time of final plat
approval.
Park Dedication. As a condition of final plat approval, Lots 1 and 2 should be subject
to park and trail dedication requirements of the City.
Easements. As required by the Ordinance, drainage and utility easements have been
provided along all lot lines.
The City Engineer has recommended that additional drainage and utility easement be
provided in the southeast corner of Lot 3 to encompass the existing rainwater garden.
Grading. In review of the submitted grading plan, the City Engineer has provided
comments in a separate memo.
Tree Preservation. As shown on the preliminary plat, all of Lot 1 and the western one
quarter of Lot 2 lie within a "deciduous tree line ".
Within R -1 zoning districts, developments are required to retain a minimum of 30% of
the existing tree crown cover. In addition, applicants are required to replace up to 30
caliper inches per acre of trees removed which are not necessary for streets, buildings
or drainage. As a condition of building permit issuance for lots 1 and 2, compliance with
R -1 District tree preservation requirements must be demonstrated.
Development Agreement. As a condition of final plat approval, subdividers are
commonly required to enter into a development agreement with the City regulating the
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construction of improvements. Since the plat is relying on existing street and utility
improvements, a development contract would be at the discretion of the City Engineer
and Administrator.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposed subdivision is located in an area guided and zoned for low density
residential land uses. Based on the preceding review, Planning Staff recommends
approval of the Yorkton Ridge Estates preliminary / final plat subject to the following
conditions:
1. The accessory structure upon Lot 2 shall either be removed or a building permit
shall be requested for the Lot 2 home prior to or at the time of final plat approval.
2. Lots 1 and 2 shall be subject to park and trail dedication requirements of the City.
3. Additional drainage and utility easement shall be provided in the southeast
corner of Lot 3 to encompass the existing rainwater garden.
4. Recommendations of the City Engineer are incorporated with regard to grading
and other items.
5. As a condition of building permit issuance for lots 1 and 2, compliance with R -1
District tree preservation requirements shall be demonstrated.
6. The applicant shall to enter into a development agreement with the City as
directed by the City Administrator.
pc: Kathy Glanzer
Steve Westerhaus
Lee Elfering
TCF National Bank, 801 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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June 7, 2012
File: 120162E -0240
Honorable Chair and Planning Commission
City of Little Canada
515 Little Canada Road East
Little Canada, MN 55117 -1633
RE: YORKTON RIDGE ESTATES
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
Dear Planning Commission:
We have reviewed the submittal package for the Yorkton Ridge Estates plat. The
property lies in the southwest corner of Yorkton Ridge and Condit Street and has the
existing address of 2991 Condit Street. This platting will subdivide the parcel into 3
separate lots. The submittal documents contained a preliminary plat and grading plan.
Based upon our review we would offer the following comments.
Preliminary Plat
1. Additional drainage and utility easement should be granted in the southeast
corner of Lot 3 to encompass the existing rainwater garden.
Grading Plan
1. The drainage swales running along the north /south lot lines should be
extended to the south property line to ensure no drainage from an adjacent
lot crosses onto another property. Spot elevation should be provided along
the lot line and edge of the drainage and utility easement to document the
swale.
2. The plan contains a note requiring silt fence, but the plan should show
locations where silt fence is anticipated. At a minimum silt fence should be
shown along Yorkton Ridge and the west property line.
3. The site disturbance is over 20,000 square feet which will require stormwater
management and control. Based on the fact that no new street is being
constructed for the development we do not feel that stormwater calculations
are necessary for the site. We would recommend that the City require that
two rain gardens, each approximately 25 feet by 10 feet, be installed along
Yorkton Ridge to collect and infiltrate street water and runoff from the lots.
The placement of the gardens will require that a portion of the street curb be
removed to allow for an inlet to the garden. We would recommend that one
of the gardens be placed at the west end of the site and one near the shared
lot line of Lots 2 and 3. Drainage and utility easements should be provided
around the rain gardens.
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10062 Flanders Court NE, Blaine, MN 55449 - Phone: (763) 780 -0450 - Fax: (763) 780 -0452
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4. Details should be provided for the garden inlet or the City's standard details
could be provided to the developer for use. A maintenance agreement
should be executed for the continued maintenance of the new rainwater
gardens.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the above information at (763)
780 -0450 ext. 3.
Sincerely,
ELFERING & ASSOCIATES
Lee Elfering, P.E.
City Engineer
cc: Bill Dircks, Public Works Director
Llr- 060712 -PC
10062 Flanders Court NE, Blaine, MN 55449 - Phone: (763) 780 -0450 - Fax: (763) 780 -0452
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COUNCIL
Rick Montour
John Reis
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 ADMINISTRATOR
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 Joel R. Hanson
www.ci.little-canada.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Blesener and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 22, 2012
RE: Preliminary & Final Plat — Yorkton Ridge Estates
Attached is a copy of an email that I sent to Linda Brown, Stantec Consulting Services,
and Jon Nelson, TCF Bank, stating the need for a Development Agreement relative to the
above plat to ensure that platting conditions are met on the front end, rather than the City
having to try to enforce these conditions on individual builders.
Ms. Brown is out of the office until Monday, so I will have a report for the Council
relative to this issue at Wednesday's meeting.
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Ms. Brown & Mr. Nelson:
I am the City Administrator in Little Canada. I have reviewed the Planning Commission minutes from June 14th
(copy attached) and have the following comments /questions for your consideration:
The City will definitely want a Development Agreement. While this is a fairly minor project, there are still issues
associated with grading & drainage that we will want to ensure are complied with. I would also expect that we will
require some type of financial surety to guarantee compliance with the agreement.
" We should receive a tree preservation plan at this time. Documenting compliance at a later date with a new
party can be troublesome..
*It sounds like grading & drainage will be done by the builder for each lot. Ideally, grading is done on the front
end to ensure the grading plan is complied with and then we require verification from the builder prior to
occupancy of the home. In this case, given we won't have a development agreement with the builder, we will
expect the financial surety referenced in the 1st bullet point to apply to this issue to ensure the City is "not
chasing" someone we don't have an agreement with if they are not complying with ordinance /development
requirements. An agreement would deal with erosion control plans, establishment of plantings in rain water
gardens and new tree installation, sweeping streets, water and sewer connections, payment of park charges, and
related measures.
*We also require a post construction plan to ensure compliance with the approved grading plan. Again, the
financial surety would typically cover this given we don't have an agreement with the builder. If you are thinking
this can be addressed through the building permit process, we don't receive any surety to guarantee compliance if
problems arise.
Perhaps we can discuss these issues before next Wednesday's Council meeting. I can be reached at 651-766-
4040. I will be out of the office tomorrow.
Thanks
Joel Hanson
City Administrator
City of Little Canada
(651) 766-4040
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MINUTES
PRELIMINARY
AND FINAL
PLAT —
YORKTON
RIDGE
ESTATES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA
JUNE 14, 2012
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of Little Canada, Minnesota was held on the 14th day of
June, 2012 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515
Little Canada Road in said City.
Chair Dan Knudsen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the
following members of the Planning Commission were present at roll call:
PLANNING COMMISSION: Mr. Dan Knudsen
Mr. Tom Duray
Mr. Tom Fischer
Mr. Jon Hall
Ms, Jennifer Maleitzke
ABSENT: Mr. Scott Barraclough
Ms. Heidi Murphy
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Steve Grittman, City Planner
Mr. Kevin 1-lelander, Cable TV
Ms. Kathy Glanzer, City Clerk
The May 10, 2012 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved
as submitted.
Linda Brown, Stantec Consulting Services representing TCF, appeared
before the Commission requesting approval of the Preliminary and Final
Plat for Yorkton Ridge Estates consisting of three single - family lots. The
property is located at 2991 Condit Street, the southwest corner of Condit
Street and Yorkton Ridge. Brown reported that the lot that will include
the existing house and front on Condit Street is proposed to consist of
23,000 square feet. The other two lots will front on Yorkton Ridge, will
be 85 feet wide, and will consist of approximately 15,000 square feet.
Brown reported that she has reviewed both the City Planner's and the City
Engineer's comments and recommendations and indicated that TCF is in
agreement.
Knudsen noted that proposed Lot 1 is heavily treed and asked about tree
preservation. Brown indicated that this issue has been discussed with TCF
which indicated that there will be compliance with the City's Tree
Preservation ordinance.
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Duray noted that there is an existing shed on one of the proposed lots.
Brown noted the Planner's comments relative to the shed which indicated
that the shed will have to be removed at the time the plat is recorded. The
shed would only be allowed to remain if a building permit was
immediately applied for for that particular lot. Knudsen indicated that that
was correct as the City cannot have an accessory building on a lot without
a primary building. The Planner concurred,
Knudsen asked about the City Engineer's drainage recommendations.
Brown noted that the City Engineer is recommending a rain water garden
between Lots 1 and 2 along Yorkton Ridge. A rain water garden is also
recommended within the existing easement on Condit Street at the
southeast corner of the lot. Brown anticipated that whoever constructs the
homes on the new lots would be required to install the rainwater garden as
part of the building permit process.
Knudsen asked if there were any concern with the City Planner's and
City Engineer's recommendations. Brown replied that there were not, but
wanted to clarify that the City's ordinance allows for removal of trees up
to 30% of the lot coverage. Anything beyond that amount would have to
be replaced. The City Planner indicated that up to 30% tree removal is
allowed in order to accommodate a house and driveway. Beyond that tree
replacement requirements come into play. The Planner noted, however,
that trees less than 6 -inch caliper and nuisance species can be reproved
without triggering tree replacement requirements.
Fischer reported that he looked on the County's web site as well as an
Edina Realty sales brochure for this property, and there seems to be some
discrepancy in the amount of frontage that this property has on Yorkton
Ridge. Brown reported that the property was surveyed thus verifying the
footage that is reflected in the proposed plat. The City Planner indicated
that realtor information is not always accurate.
Duray noted the Planner's recommendation relative to a Development
Agreement. Brown noted that the plat creates two new lots for a total of
three single- family lots. There is no infrastructure development required.
Brown indicated that while there is no objection to entering into a
Development Agreement, she was not sure what it would address. The
City Planner noted that his recommendation is that the need for the
Development Agreement would be at the discretion of the City
Administrator. Brown stated that they were agreeable.
David Nydegger, Yorkton Ridge, reported that his house is adjacent to the
proposed Lot 1. Nydegger stated that he was in support of the proposal
and welcomed the cleaning up of the property. I-Ie indicated that most of
the trees on proposed Lot 1 are scrub trees or dead and did not think there
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ADJOURN
were many significant trees on this proposed lot. Nydegger stated that his
objection was with the name of the plat, Yorkton Ridge Estates. Ile was
concerned that this gave the impression of a gated community and the
result would be an increase in his property value. Nydegger stated that he
measured the property and concurred with the footages that Ms. Brown
has submitted.
Knudsen pointed out that the name of a plat does not carry forward for any
purpose other than a legal description of a property after a plat is recorded.
He noted, however, that Nydegger's comments would be passed along to
the Council.
Maleitzke asked if there would be any tree evaluation done. The City
Planner indicated that at the time a building permit is applied for, the
applicant would be asked to do a tree survey to document the existing
trees.
Duray recommended approval of the Preliminary and Final Plats for
Yorkton Ridge Estates as proposed subject to compliance with the
recommendations of the City Planner and the City Engineer.
Motion seconded by Fischer.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
Duray recommended that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Hall.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submittti
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City Clerk
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Rick Montour
John [(els
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
5151,10.1e Canada Road, 1,811e Canada, MN 55117-1600 ADMINISTRATOR
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 Joel R. Manson
www.ci.little-canadaann.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Blesener and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 22, 2012
RE: Amendment to CUP & Subdivision — Lapham Hickey Steel
Since the tabling of the above request, I followed up with Jeff Hobson of Lapham IIickey
Steel to discuss their development application. Mr. Hobson was concerned about the Toss
of significant revenue from the elimination of the sign on their property. 1 told Mr.
Hobson that I did not feel the City Council would want to jeopardize new job creation in
the community and would be willing to work with him on that issue.
Mr. Hobson asked about incentives for this development. I told him that the property is
not within a Tax Increment Financing District, so it was unlikely that the City could
provide incentives. However, I did contact the Department of Employment and
Economic Development (DEED) and asked that one of their representatives contact Mr.
1-Iobson. I pointed out to DEED that if this development project does not occur in Little
Canada, it will occur in the Chicago area. According to DEED, they have not been able
to reach Mr. Hobson.
At this time, we are not aware of Lapham Hickey's plans regarding the potential
expansion.
cc: Jeff Hobson, Laphan IIickey Steel
Jack Grotkin, R.J. Ryan Construction
Kevin McKinnon, DEED
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COUNCIL
Rick Montour
John Kcls
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 ADMINISTRATOR
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 Joel R. Ranson
www.ci.little-eanada.mn.us
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & SUBDIVISION
PROPOSAL:
A request for approval of an Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for proof of parking and Subdivision
approval to consider the combination of two platted lots. The property in question is zoned Industrial -Park (I -P)
District.
APPLICANT & PROPERTY OWNER:
Lapham- Ilickey Steel
3250 Spruce Street
Little Canada, MN 55117
PROPERTY LOCATION:
3250 Spruce Street
Little Canada, MN 55117
PLANNING COMMISSION:
The Little Canada Planning Commission will be reviewing this matter at its regular meeting scheduled for
Thursday, April 12, 2012. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers of the
City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City.
CITY COUNCIL:
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the City Council to review this request at their
regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as parties may be
heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City.
All persons with reference to this matter will be heard during the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday,
April 12, 2012 and the City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
Sign language interpreters for hearing- impaired persons are available for public hearings upon request. The
request for this service must be made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call to make the necessary
arrangements.
Joel R. Hanson
City Administrator
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 703.231 .2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 pianners@nacplanning.com
MEMORANDUM
TO: Little Canada Planning Commission
FROM: Stephen Grittman
DATE: April 6, 2012
RE: Little Canada — CUP for Proof of Parking and Lot Combination
Lapham Hickey Steel
FILE NO: 758.09 — 12.04
Background and Analysis
Lapham Hickey Steel has occupied the building at 3250 Spruce Street. The applicants
also own the parcel to the north with frontage on Country Drive. The applicants are
seeking to expand the current 49,984 square foot building with an addition of
approximately 31,608 square feet.
The addition would occupy the west side of the current building (the frontage along
Spruce Street), and extend north onto the abutting parcel. The applicants propose to
retain the existing parking and service area south of the building, add new parking to the
west of the building expansion area, and provide a "Proof of Parking" area on the north
lot where future, or overflow, parking could be located if demand suggests it. The
previously approved outdoor storage area west of the building would be eliminated as a
part of this project.
The building will be constructed to match the existing in material and color, with precast
concrete panel construction and a pre - finished metal flashing cap. The new building will
include 3 overhead doors on the west frontage facing Spruce Street, and 3 overhead
doors on the south frontage facing the existing parking area. An additional overhead
door would face east where there is currently an area of pavement north of the existing
building.
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Proof of Parking.
Proof of Parking is allowed by Conditional Use Permit where the applicants show that
actual parking demand will be significantly (at least 20 %) less than the code
requirements. In this case, the parking calculation for the building (after expansion) is
calculated by the applicants to be 171 parking stalls by code. The applicant has
provided a paved and curbed parking area totaling 93 spaces reflecting their anticipated
actual demand, with 78 "proof of parking" stalls north of the building. This area is
otherwise expected to be left undisturbed.
The applicant has also supplied a landscaping plan that shows tree and shrub plantings
along the west and south boundaries of the property, retaining the existing wooded area
to the east, and reseeding the lot to the north depending on the limits of construction.
Lighting is proposed to be accomplished with 4 wall - mounted fixtures on the west side
of the addition.
The primary concern with the site plan relates to the paved area north of the existing
building, to which an overhead door is provided from the addition, and from the north
side of the existing building. There is no planned street access to this area, which is
currently accessed via a driveway to Spruce Street. The applicants should verify that
this area does not need street access to operate as planned. Otherwise, a temporary
paved driveway through the proof of parking area should be required, at minimum.
Lot Combination.
The lot combination is necessary to accommodate the expansion, since a portion of the
addition, a northern access drive, and the proof of parking area site on the northerly
parcel. Such combinations are often approved administratively, however, the northern
parcel is currently occupied by a legal non- conforming billboard. Administrative
combinations may only occur where the parcels involved contain only one building. The
existing billboard would count as a "building" in this case, and as such, requires full
Planning Commission and City Council review.
The parcels in question are zoned Industrial Park. Under recent statutory changes, the
city is not empowered to require removal of a legal non - conformity as a condition of a
permit or other approval. The only option for the City to correct the non- conforming
condition would be through an interim use permit or PUD approval Apart from
resolution of this issue, the lot combination does not appear to present any issues.
The City Engineer has reviewed the plans and made recommendations related to
grading, drainage, and related improvements. A final review with respect to any
required easements (or easement vacations, if applicable) should be included as a part
of the City's approval of the combination.
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Summary and Recommendation
Planning staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Proof of Parking
and the Lot Combination for Lapham Hickey Steel, under the following conditions:
1. Applicant verify that no street access to the northeast pavement area will be
required, or a paved driveway is provided to this area from the proposed parking
area.
2. Applicant provide information on employee count to verify that the proposed
improved parking area will be adequate to serve the facility.
3. The City reserves the right to require improvement (paving and curbing) of
additional parking stalls according to the proof -of- parking plan upon a finding that
the property use exceeds parking supply.
4. The City Engineer's report and recommendations are included in the approval.
5. The City Engineer review and recommend easements for the newly combined
lot, as necessary.
6. The City and applicants consider an interim use permit related to the non-
conforming billboard sign on the property, with a termination date coordinated
with the term of the lease for the sign.
pc: Kathy Glanzer
Steve Westerhaus
Lee Elfering
Lapham Hickey Steel, 3250 Spruce Street, Little Canada, MN
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April 4, 2012
File: 120161 E -0240
Honorable Chair and Planning Commission
City of Little Canada
515 Little Canada Road East
Little Canada, MN 55117 -1633
RE: LAPHAM HICKEY STEEL
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
Dear Planning Commission:
We have reviewed the submittal package for the proposed expansion of the Lapham
Hickey Steel site located in the southeast corner of the intersection of Country Drive and
Spruce Street at 3250 Spruce Street. The submittal documents reviewed included a
grading and erosion control plan, utility plan, landscape plan, soil borings, and drainage
calculations. Based upon our review we would offer the following comments.
Existing Conditions
1. Past survey information from City files indicates a storm sewer inlet in the
southwest corner of the fenced in parking area. This storm sewer connects
into a storm sewer main that runs south along the west side of Spruce Street.
The storm sewer inlet allowed for some ponding and rate control of storm
water in that corner of the parking lot. The storm sewer should be added to
the plan sheets and should be accounted for in the drainage calculations for
the existing conditions.
2. Topographic information should be provided for the east side of the existing
building to determine if the roof drainage discharges to the north or south.
Grading Plan
1. The filtration basin north of the parking area is proposed to have draintile
installed due to the presence of clay soils and the lack of ability to infiltrate
storm water. The draintile should be extended to a 27" diameter structure
which should be installed in place of the north most cleanout and storm sewer
extended from that structure to the existing structure on the west side of
Spruce Street. Due to the build of the structure it may be necessary to install
ductile iron pipe in lieu of concrete.
2. It will be necessary to document a high point across the northern most
driveway entrance to prevent parking lot water from entering Spruce Street.
In addition, concrete curb and gutter should be extended around the full
northern radius to define the driveway edge.
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3. Curb and gutter is not proposed around the south and east portion of the
existing lot that is to remain in place. We would recommend parking stops be
added on this portion of the lot to define the edge of the lot.
4. Due to the presence of clay soils infiltration is not feasible on -site. The small
ponding area in the southwest comer should be modified so that draintile can
be installed or the depth reduced to ensure drawdown within 48 hours. If
installed the garden design should be modified to eliminate the overflow onto
the street.
Utility Plan
1. The draintile serving the north infiltration pond runs northwest across the
property to just south of Country Drive where it is proposed to cross Spruce
Street and connect into an existing City catchbasin on the west side.
Typically we would require the applicant extend the City storm storm sewer
across the street and install a new catchbasin in the east curb line to connect
into. However, there is not sufficient depth to allow this. Therefore, we would
recommend that the Applicant be required to install a 27" diameter structure
on the draintile line just prior to the line leaving the property. From that point
a rigid pipe capable of supporting vehicle load with minimal cover should be
installed to the City catchbasin.
2. The storm sewer installation on the north end of the property will require an
extension across Spruce Street. The minimum replacement section should
be noted as 8- inches of Class 5, aggregate base and 4- inches of bituminous
(2 lifts).
Drainage Calculations
1. The existing discharge rate will need to be met or lowered under the
proposed conditions for each discharge point. For example, the north
discharge can not be combined with the discharge to the south and then
compared, but rather the rate for each direction must be reviewed.
2. The calculations must also account for the rate control provided by the
missing storm sewer inlet and parking lot ponding discussed in the existing
conditions section above.
Miscellaneous
1. A large parking area is shown north of the building to document proof of
parking but it is our understanding that the applicant will not be constructing
that parking at this time. The City Planner should review and comment on
the parking to ensure it meets City and ADA requirements.
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2. Documentation of a Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed permit and
approval must be provided prior to construction. We have contacted the
Watershed regarding a few questions we had relative to the treatment
requirements and if they were being met, but we have not received a
response to date.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the above information at (763)
780 -0450 ext. 3.
Sincerely,
ELFERING & ASSOCIATES
Lee Elfering, P.E.
City Engineer
cc: Bill Dircks, Public Works Director
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ILMING ASSOWIT -ES
MR 1101411
April 25, 2012
File: 120161E -0240
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Little Canada
515 Little Canada Road East
Little Canada, MN 55117 -1633
RE: LAPHAM HICKEY STEEL
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
Dear Council Members:
The applicant of the above referenced site provided a revised submittal based on our
review comments to the Planning Commission. The re-submitted documents reviewed
included a grading and erosion control plan, utility plan, landscape plan, soil borings, and
drainage calculations. Based upon our review we would offer the following comments.
Existing Conditions
1. The previous comments have been addressed and the existing conditions
now shown appear to accurately depict the existing conditions of the site.
Grading Plan
1. A high point should be added to the middle driveway to prevent discharge of
water to the street as in the existing conditions.
2. The flow through design of the south infiltration basin should be modified to
eliminate erosion potential. We would recommend a piped outlet be provided
in the basin to allow some rate control benefit in the garden and the curb inlet
be designed to allow bypass of the rain garden once the garden is full.
3. The overflow for the north infiltration basin discharges water to the north and
east toward Country Drive. Based on the survey shots shown it appears
there is a possibility of this water running across the adjacent properties
parking lot prior to reaching Country Drive. During construction a more
detailed survey of the northeast corner of the property should be completed
and a berm constructed inside of the property to ensure that drainage from
this site will not drain across the adjacent property before reaching Country
Drive.
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Utility Plan
1. Our original comments have been addressed with this submittal.
Drainage Calculations
1. The drainage calculations submitted are acceptable, but should be revised for
the modifications requested for the south infiltration pond.
Miscellaneous
1. The applicant has submitted to the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed for
permit approval. Documentation of that approval must be provided prior to
construction.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the above information at (763)
780 -0450 ext, 3.
Sincerely,
ELFERING & ASSOCIATES
Lee Elfering, P.E.
City Engineer
cc: Bill Dircks, Public Works Director
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA
APRIL 12, 2012
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of Little Canada, Minnesota was held on the 12th day of
April, 2012 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515
Little Canada Road in said City.
Chair Dan Knudsen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the
following members of the Planning Commission were present at roll call:
PLANNING COMMISSION: Mr. Dan Knudsen
Mr. Scott Barraclough
Mr. Tom Duray
Mr. Tom Fischer
Mr. Jon Hall
Ms. Jennifer Maleitzke
Ms. Heidi Murphy
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Steve Grittman, City Planner
Mr. Kevin Helander, Cable TV
Ms. Kathy Glanzer, City Clerk
MINUTES The March 8, 2012 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved
as submitted.
AMENDMENT Jack Grotkin, RJ Ryan Construction, appeared before the Commission to
TO CUP review the request of Lapham Hickey Steel for an Amendment to
PERMIT & Conditional use Permit for proof of parking and a Subdivision to combine
SUBDIVISION two platted parcels. Grotkin reported that Lapham Hickey would like to
3250 construct an addition on the west side of their building to increase
SPRUCE production. There will also be a remodel of the existing office area and
STREET — parking will be increased.
LAPHAM
HICKEY Knudsen asked about an increase in the number of employees and whether
STEEL parking will be adequate. A representative of Lapham Hickey indicated
that the company will have 70 employees working over 4 shifts, including
office staff. The increase in parking will satisfy both current and future
parking needs after the addition is completed. The City Planner noted that
the proposal is for a total of 90 parking spaces while the Code requires
170. The Planner asked the maximum shift size. The Lapham Hickey
representative indicated that there would be 20 to 30 employees per shift;
therefore, 90 parking spaces are more than necessary to meet their needs.
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APRIL 12, 2012
Knudsen asked about the door to the northeast pavement area and whether
or not this paved area will have street access. Grotkin presented revised
plans which show a driveway access for this pavement area out to Country
Drive. He noted that traffic flow will occur through a portion of the
building. Grotkin stated that he will submit the revised plans to the City
Engineer for review and approval.
The City Planner noted the request to combine the two lots to
accommodate the building expansion. Currently the Lapham Hickey
building and the existing billboard are on separate parcels. The
combination would put both structures on the same lot. The City Planner
indicated that the billboard is non - conforming, and the Code suggests that
non - conformities be addressed at the time of zoning actions. The City
Planner recommended that approval of the CUP Amendment and
Subdivision be conditioned that the property owner enters into an interim
use agreement with the intention of terminating the billboard at the end of
the current lease agreement.
The Lapham Hickey representative thought there was a 10 -year lease in
place for the billboard with 8 years remaining. He indicated that he would
have to discuss this with the home office, but did not anticipate a problem.
Knudsen noted that the Commission recommends approval of the CUP
Amendment and Subdivision, that condition would be part of the approval.
Grotkin asked if the billboard could be made part of a smaller piece of
property. The City Planner indicated that that was highly unlikely to be
approved given the billboard is a non - conformity.
Duray asked if the City required proof of the number of employees in
processing a proof of parking. The City Planner indicated that it was
common to rely on the employee count submitted by the applicant. He
noted that one of the conditions is that the City can require additional
parking be installed if it becomes evident that the parking is not adequate.
The Planner also noted that the Lapham Hickey building is in a relatively
remote location. Duray noted that there is a lot of available area to
construct additional parking if it is needed.
Maleitzke asked about the body of water location across Spruce and the
plan to address run -off. Grotkin noted that a storm water plan was
presented to both the City Engineer and the Watershed District for
approval.
Duray asked about landscaping. Grotkin noted that a landscaping plan has
been submitted which includes a variety of plants. He also indicated that
they would be open to any suggested modifications. The City Planner
indicated that the landscape plan is more than adequate for an industrial
property.
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APRIL 12, 2012
Duray asked what the building addition would be constructed of. Grotkin
replied that the existing building is a precast fabcon and the same panels
and manufacturer will be used for the building addition. Roof heights will
match.
Knudsen asked if the revised plans were adequate to address the issue of
the door. The City Planner replied that there should not be any
impediment in constructing the driveway as shown on the revised plans.
Duray recommended approval of the Amendment to the Conditional Use
Permit for proof of parking and the Subdivision approval to combine two
platted lots requested by Lapham Hickey Steel at 3250 Spruce Street
based on the revised plans submitted this evening and subject to
compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in
his April 6, 2012 report and the City Engineer as outlined in his April 4,
2012 report.
Motion seconded by Knudsen.
Motion carried 7 — 0.
PUD PERMIT — Justin Rath, representing the owner of 2905 Country Drive, appeared
2905 before the Commission requesting approval of a Planned Unit
COUNTRY Development (PUD) Permit to allow the operation of an adult day -care
DRIVE — facility at 2905 Country Drive as proposed by the Hmong MN Senior
HMONG MN Center. Rath indicated that the use is similar to the one approved about
SENIOR a year ago, that being Dynamic Connections, a day -time home school
CENTER program for autistic children and their families.
Rath reported that the adult day -care facility is proposing to occupy the
back half of the building. Dynamic Connections occupies the front quarter
of the building on the south and Temo Sunrooms the front quarter of the
building on the north.
Knudsen asked about traffic flow given the similar uses of Dynamic
Connections and the Hmong MN Senior Center. Mr. Sab, Program
Director of the Hmong MN Senior Center, reported that the center has six
15- passenger vans that will leave the site at 8:00 a.m. to pick up clients,
returning at 9:00 a.m. The vans will then leave at approximately 3:00 p.m.
to bring clients home. The entrance and drop -off area for the vans is at the
back of the building (west side). Vans will be parked in the back parking
lot and will remain overnight on the property. The access door for
Dynamic Connections is on the south side of the building and that is also
their designated parking area.
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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048
www.ci.little-canakia.mn.us
MAYOR
Bill Blesener
COUNCIL
Rick Montour
John Keis
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
ADMINISTRATOR
Joel R. Hanson
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Blesener & Members of City Council
FROM: Vanessa Van Alstine, Cable Television Producer
DATE: June 21, 2012
RE: Edit Computer Purchase
The Apple Power Mac G5 computer used for editing video failed in August 2011. Staff
brought the computer to the Apple Store for service where it was diagnosed with a bad
logic board. To replace the board would have cost over $2000. Since the computer was
purchased in 2005, it was already six years old, several technological generations out of
date, and no longer compatible with the current operating system. It was not a good use
of resources to repair that computer.
CTV North Suburbs had recently upgraded their computer systems and retired some
similar computers. While CTV's Power Mac G5 was slower, with a single processor
1.8GI-Iz instead of the dual processor 2.5GHz in the system that failed, staff was able to
transfer the hard drives, video card, RAM, and other accessories to quickly get a system
functioning to allow completion of summer sports.
The video industry was anticipating upgraded computers from Apple in the near future,
so staff held off on replacing the borrowed G5, holding out to purchase the next
generation of technology and make the most of the upgrade window. The professional,
expandable computers used for video editing were finally updated on June 11, 2012.
While the update was not major, the next generation technology will not be available for
an estimated 12 -18 months. Staff has been making do, but the borrowed computer will
not run current software. It is much slower than the old computer, and waiting another
year is not practical.
Attached is a quote from the state & local government Apple Store for a Mac Pro
3.33GHz 6 -Core Intel Xeon with 6GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card, 1TB
hard drive, dual optical drives, VGA adapter to connect to the existing display, and
extended protection plan. This is a build -to -order option with the processor and graphics
board optimized for video editing. The second optical drive allows for more capacity
burning DVDs for distribution of finished shows. The total cost is $3,584.88 including
sales tax. The local government discount is $370.34 compared to the same configuration
through the retail Apple Store ($3,955.22).
This system has the minimum specification for memory and hard drives since Apple's
prices are non - competitive but the components are easily upgraded. Staff intends to
upgrade the RAM to 24GB, with 4GB available per processor core. RAM is a commodity
item, with the price shifting depending on sales and promotions, but the cost would be
approximately $230.00. The computer will hold up to four hard drives internally. Since a
single two hour baseball game can use up to 58 GB of storage space, and we shoot
dozens of games per year, there can never be enough storage space. Hard drives are also a
commodity item, with 3TB drives often available under $200.00. Staff would wait for a
good purchase opportunity to maximize memory and storage to serve video production
needs for several years.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the purchase of a Mac Pro system from the
Apple state and local government store at a cost of $3,584.88 with funds coming from the
Cable Fund. Staff further recommends the City Council approve the purchase of
accessories including memory and hard drives with a total cost not to exceed $1,000.00,
funds taken from the Cable Fund.
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John Reis
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 ADMINISTRATOR
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 Joel R. Hanson
www.ci.little-canada.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Blesener and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 22, 2012
RE: Canadian Days Fire Works Contract
Attached is the Canadian Days Fire Works Contract with RES Specialty Pyrotechnics for
this year's celebration. The $5,000 cost is the same as last year. As in the past, the City
would be responsible for $4,000 of this cost and the Canadian Days Committee the
remaining $1,000. It should be noted that RES Specialty Pyrotechnics will provide the
City and Canadian Days with a $5 million liability insurance policy.
Based on RES Specialty Pyrotechnics' past performance, City staff recommends
approval of the contract subject to submission of the appropriate proof of insurance.
RES Specialty Pyrotechnics
M A G I C I N T H E E A I R R
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Joel Hanson
City of Little Canada
515 Little Canada Road East
Little Canada, MN 55117-1600
Dear Joel:
Thank you for your time during our recent conversation regarding fireworks for Little
Canada Canadian Days. I was thrilled to have choreographed your fireworks program
last year and I am looking forward to working with you to design a show for Little
Canada Canadian Days on August 4, 2012.
Our proposal indicates size, shell effect, and quantity of shells. The maximum shell
size has been reduced to 4" which eliminates the need to remove the cars from the
parking lot following the ball games. The shells listed in our proposal will be used to
design the following segments: Opening Barrage, Main Show Body, Select Patriotic
Shell, Signature Pattern Shell, Multiple Effects Barrage Cake, and Grand Finale. Our
show design uses piled, stacked and multi -break shells.
Our customer service and communication principles are based on personal
relationships. We listen to your needs and expectations. We then implement them into
your program, resulting in a unique one -of -a -kind show. Our displays are a turnkey
operation and are coordinated with your event. The entire show is electronically fired
for added safety.
Our proposal includes all materials, equipment, certified display operators, necessary
permits, and $5,000,000.00 liability insurance. The total cost will be $5,000.00.
Please keep one copy for your records, sign the second copy and return it in the
enclosed self- addressed stamped envelope.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Ervin J. Hyman
Director of Business Development
RES Specialty Pyrotechnics
RECEIVE°
JUN 21Li?
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA
21595 286th Street a Belle Plaine, MN 56011 " Phone: 952.873.3113 m Fax: 952.873.2859
RES Specialty Pyrotechnics
MAGIC IN THE AIR
DISPLAY CONTRACT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on this 17th day of June, 2012 between RES Specialty
Pyrotechnics, Inc. hereafter referred to as the SELLER and City of Little Canada, hereafter referred to
as the BUYER.
IT 1S MUTUALLY AGREED BETWEEN THE SELLER AND THE BUYER AS FOLLOWS:
Service Provided
Date(s)
Time
Duration
Location
Event Sponsor
OBLIGATIONS OF SELLER:
Outdoor Fireworks Display
Saturday, August 4, 2012
10:00 PM (approximately)
14 -18 minutes (depending on intensity)
Spooner Park; Little Canada, MN
City of Little Canada
SELLER shall provide all materials, equipment and personnel necessary to perform the above - mentioned
display.
SELLER is required and will comply with NFPA 1123, Code for Outdoor Display of Fireworks, 2010
edition and NFPA 1126, Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience, 2006 edition.
SELLER shall provide show liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000.00 to cover the fireworks
display and cleanup.
SELLER shall include the BUYER, as co- insured on Certificate of Insurance.
OBLIGATIONS OF BUYER:
BUYER shall provide a suitable location for firing of the fireworks display.
BUYER shall provide and cover all costs for security, safety and cleanup at the display site.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The terms of this agreement shall begin on the day of the signing of this agreement and shall conclude
upon the completion of the display. This agreement shall run no longer than one (1) calendar year.
However, if before the date of the scheduled performance, the BUYER has not performed fully its
obligations under the terms of this agreement or that the financial credit of the BUYER has been
impaired, the SELLER may cancel this agreement at any time.
In the event the BUYER does not perform fully all of its obligations herein, the SELLER shall have the
option to perform or refuse to perform hereunder, and in either event the BUYER shall be liable to the
SELLER for any damages, compensation or costs incurred including but not limited to attorney and court
fees in addition to the compensation herein.
The SELLER shall retain the right to stop or interrupt the display at any time if, in the opinion of the
SELLER, conditions have become unsafe. In event of rain, fireworks may be rescheduled at a mutually
agreeable date.
21595 286th Street A Belle Plaine, MN 56011 m Phone: 952.8733113 n Fax: 952.873.2859
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PAYMENT:
Contracted amount: $5,000.00 inclusive of sales tax, if applicable.
Contracted amount includes fire watch and permit fee.
All payments shall be paid by BUYER to and in the name of RES Specialty Pyrotechnics, Inc. in the
form of a company check, certified bank check, money order, or cash.
CANCELLATION:
In the event the BUYER cancels this agreement any time during the contract period, the SELLER shall be
entitled to and receive 25% of the contracted fee for the remainder of the contract period plus
compensation for any pre- and post - production costs incurred.
THIS AGREEMENT is the whole agreement of the parties' above named. No representation inducement
or agreement has been given by one to the other to enter into this agreement other than expressly set
forth herein. This agreement shall not be altered, modified, or amended except in writing by a duly
authorized officer of each party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto set their names on the day and year listed below.
CONTRACT VALID WHEN SIGNED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS.
BUYER: SELLER: Ery Haman — RES Specialty Pyrotechnics
Title: Title: Director of Business Development
Signature: Signature: ('�'
Date: Date: C ' / 7 - l)
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Joel Hanson
From: Joel Hanson
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:12 PM
To: 'Stephen Grittman'
Subject: Definition of Assembly
St. Anthony has been in the news for voting down an Islamic center in an industrial zoning
district and redoing their definition of assembly. (Link to article at end of message.)
The Mayor asked us to make sure we are not faced with a similar issue.
I took a quick look at ours and see we don't define "assembly ". Rather, we define
"church". Here is what that says:
4. Church. A building, together with its accessory buildings and uses, where persons
regularly assemble for religious worship and which building, together with its accessory
buildings and uses, is maintained and controlled by a religious body organized to sustain
public worship.
In our. I -1 and I -P Districts, the only reference to assembly does not seem to give us
exposure to the St. Anthony issue (see below).
G. The manufacturing, compounding, assembly, packaging, treatment, or storage of
products and materials, unless expressly prohibited by this ordinance.
I also looked for what districts allow "churches" in our zoning code. The Public District
seems to be the only one based on the following:
C. Public or semi- public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers;
public and private educational institutions Limited to elementary, junior, high and senior
high schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and
synagogues.
Based on this information, can you please look this issue over and be prepared to comment
about any issues we may have .relative to what St. Anthony is experiencing at Wednesday's
meeting??
Thanks and let me know i.f what I'm asking isn't clear.
Inc] .
St. Anthony City Council votes down Islamic center; Muslims claim bias - By Elizabeth
Mohr emohr @p.i.oneerpress.com < http:// www. twincities. com/ loca .inews /ci_20849431 /st- anthony-
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St. Anthony City Council votes down Islamic center; Muslims claim
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Minnesota Muslims are calling on federal authorities to look into a vote by the St. Anthony City Council,
claiming bias in a decision to vote down a proposed Islamic center.
The council voted 4-1 Tuesday, June 12, against an application for a conditional -use permit that would
have allowed the Abu - Huraira Islamic Center to be established in an area zoned for light industrial.
At the same meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve a change to the city code clarifying the
definition of assembly, allowing religious and nonreligious assemblies to be established in commercial
zones and prohibiting all assemblies in light industrial zones.
The previous city code allowed churches, temples and synagogues only in residential areas but allowed
assemblies, meeting lodges and convention halls in both commercial and light- industrial zones.
The proposed Abu - Huraira Islamic Center would have been situated in a light - industrial area.
City staff had recommended that the council approve the application.
In order to establish its center within St. Anthony, the applicant must find a new site and re -apply for a
conditional -use permit, said City Manager Mark Casey.
If the application had been approved as submitted, the center would have been grandfathered in as a
legal, nonconforming use, as long as the center didn't expand, Casey said.
In a news release Wednesday, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American- Islamic Relations called
foul and said discrimination was at play.
"At (Wednesday's) council meeting, the proposed Islamic center faced opposition from an intolerant
speakers (sic) who -- Islamic center proponents assert -- clearly exposed the real reason for the approval
delay and rejection," the release said.
The group has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations of anti- Muslim bias,"
according to the release.
Casey acknowledged that some speakers at Tuesday's meeting made disparaging remarks but said the city
council did not agree with them.
"It was an emotionally charged meeting," Casey said. "And some of the comments made were not
representative of the mayor and council."
In February, Muxamedrashid Ali applied for a conditional -use permit to convert a portion of the St.
Anthony Business Center into the Islamic center, according to city documents.
Similarly, the city received -- and later denied -- an application for a religious assembly in a light -
industrial zone last year. That request came from Mountain of Fire Miracle Ministry of Minnesota, a
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Christian group, Casey said.
The two requests prompted the city in March to launch a study of assemblies in commercial and light -
industrial areas and to issue a moratorium on conditional -use permits for assemblies in those areas.
Elizabeth Mohr can be reached at 651 -228 -5162. Follow her at .
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MAYOR
Bill Blesener
COUNCIL
Rick Montour
John Reis
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 ADMINISTRATOR
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 Joel R. Hanson
www.ci.little- canada.mn, us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor I3lesener and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 22, 2012
RE: 2012 Deer Control
It is time to plan for 2012 deer control. Attached is a Deer Management Plans which lays
out proposed parameters for this year's plan. Staff is essentially recommending the same
hunt areas as last year even though we were not able to obtain any numbers from some of
these areas due to weather conditions.
The Council will need to decide whether to proceed under this plan or take a modified
approach.
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Deer Management Plan
Little Canada, MN
Introduction
Little Canada maintains a deer management program involving education and periodic removal
of deer. The goals of the program are:
• To prevent starvation and disease from overpopulation of deer.
• To reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents involving deer.
• To preserve and protect the land of property owners.
• To maintain a population at a "socially acceptable" level.
Resident complaints regarding the growth in the deer population had been steadily increasing
from 2008 through 2011. The complaints largely fell into two principal categories. One dealt
with the concern that that the growing deer population in Little Canada was increasing the risk of
car /deer accidents. The other involved damage to plants and landscaping in the community.
Past aerial survey data collected by Ramsey County Parks & Recreation was reviewed. One site
in the northeast part of the City has shown a dramatic growth in the deer population as depicted
by the following chart:
Year
2000
2001
2003
2004
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Deer Count
18
35
14
20
54
52
51
71
81
69
Unable to Count
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In 2011, the survey area was expanded. A map with the aerial deer survey counts and a
comparison from 2010 to 2011 is attached as Exhibit A. (Note: No count was taken in
2012 due to the lack of snow cover.)
According to biologists, a square mile of land in a "natural area" can support about 20
deer. Little Canada is about four (4) square miles. Factoring out the developed land and
lake areas, it becomes reasonable to assume that Little Canada has less than one square
mile of "natural area ". As a result, a population of 20 deer or less would be considered
sustainable. In the aerial survey conducted by Ramsey County Parks & Recreation in
January of 2011 and attached hereto as "Exhibit A ", 109 deer were counted within the
City limits.
The City reviewed literature and consulted with other experienced professionals regarding
population control options. They were as follows:
1. Fertility Control Drugs - Still new and experimental. Very expensive. Estimated cost is
$200 to $500 per deer. Very labor intensive - average 8 man -hours per deer. Must be
administered to high percentage of female segment to produce any results. Does not
reduce current population. Future doses may be necessary. Research has not shown this
to be a viable solution for urban deer issues.
2. Sharpshooters - This option is expensive. Pricing is likely in the range of $200 to $300
per deer. While this technique has proved effective in other Ramsey County areas, it was
felt other options should be initially pursued.
3. Urban Bowhunting Through Metro Bowhunters Resource Base (MBRB) - Most cost
efficient and safe method for reducing urban deer populations. Bowhunters can apply and
are required to, pass education and proficiency tests before approved to hunt, The City, in
conjunction with MBRB can decided on hunting details to best fit specific situations.
Hunting takes place during the State archery season.
4. Allow Private Hunting Through a Permitting Process and Utilizing the Bow and
Arrow Deer Hunting Season — This method is used by the City of Vadnais Heights
pursuant to set criteria, Given the lack of large, privately owned sites and the concerns
about controiling hunter activity, this option has been employed ona very limited basis
for large parcel areas (25 acres or greater). In 2010, a permit was granted for the Sculley
property at 3000 LaBore Road and one parcel immediately adjoining the Sculley
property. The Sculley permit requires all hunters to be pre - identified before the hunt and
to provide evidence of "sharp shooter" status with a bow and arrow. The size of this
parcel and its critical location relative to deer herd • management has been the basis for
including this parcel on a "private hunt" basis. In 2011; a private hunt permit was also
granted to Frank Frattalone for his property located at3204 Rice Street and 3205 Spruce
Street given the large size of these two adjoining parcels and their relative isolation from
residential areas. Similar hunter qualification requirements were in place.
Options 3 & 4 have been the methods employed by the City of Little Canada.
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Control Results
In the fall of 2009, the City contracted with Metro Bowhunters Resource Base (MBRB), a non-
profit organization of bowhunters to conduct a controlled hunt in the area of St. John's Cemetery
and other adjoining lands. 13 deer were removed from that area over three, two -day hunt periods
that were spaced three weeks apart. The first hunt resulted in 10 deer being taken. The second
yielded three deer and no deer were taken during the last hunt.
In 2010, the hunt areas were expanded and 52 deer were taken with the hunt areas depicted on
Exhibit B. Even with 52 deer taken and 42 from the areas in the NE part of the City, one can
see from the chart previously discussed that the population on dropped from 81 to 69. Even in
the area by St. John's cemetery that has been hunted two years still has a population of 13 deer,
down only one from 2010. This indicates the need for a continued program if numbers are to be
reduced to acceptable levels.
In 2011, 33 deer were taken from the hunt areas depicted on Exhibit B. (Note: Result details are
attached as Exhibit C). We also added additional hunt areas consisting of Gervais Mill, LC
Elementary (south portion) & Spooner Park, and the Frattalone Property). These areas had
additional restrictions and were late season additions. No deer were taken from these areas in
2011.
It is important to state that it is not the City's intent to eradicate deer from the landscape.
Rather, deer are considered to be a valuable element of Little Canada's ecosystem in
which, absent natural predators, humans must assume the role of controlling the deer
population at healthy and socially acceptable levels.
It appears the majority of residents favor the City's efforts to attempt to control the population.
The number of complaints about deer impacts to property had been increasing as the program
has gained more visibility. The City's Community Survey completed in the summer of 2011
also shows support for these types of efforts with 78% wanting to maintain (74 %) or increase
(4 %) the service. Complaints about the deer population have subsided in 2012. Staff believes
the reduction in complaints is largely due to the citizen's knowledge that the City has been
actively managing the population versus a lack of concern over the deer population.
Deer Management Goal /Obieetiyes /Policies
Management Goal: Manage white - tailed deer populations within the city at socially acceptable
levels.
Management Objectives:
• Develop an operational management program to maintain deer populations within
acceptable limits
• Maintain an overall deer population in the community of 10 deer per square mile (40
deer)
• Manage deer populations within the City so as not to exceed 20 deer per square mile
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• Reduce the number of car /deer collisions
• Educate residents as to the value of deer and deer habitat; minimizing nuisance problems
through planting and landscaping; and the ramifications of supplemental deer feeding
• Create a uniform system for handling resident input relative to deer management
• Pass an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer and other wild animals /fowl.
Management Policies:
1 The City will continue to contract with Ramsey County Parks & Recreation for annual
aerial deer survey services. The annual survey, resident input, and the availability of
suitable hunt sites shall be used as a basis for determining the extent and location of any
deer removal efforts for the upcoming season.
2. Attempt to document all resident input, including phone calls, a -mails and letters shall be
collected by the City Administrator and be provided to the City Council for its annual
evaluation of the deer management program.
3. Deer removal efforts necessary to achieve City objectives shall be limited to archery and
shall be conducted by the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base (MBRB) or by private
property owners when they have a site at least 20 acres in size and the hunters pass
appropriate proficiency criteria and abide by City hunt rules.
4. Deer removal operations shall be conducted on public property where practical, and on
private property where conditions are conducive to archery and of sufficient size and
development is limited. Combinations of parcels to yield a site of sufficient size (ideally
no less than 20 acres) and with limited development are acceptable; subject to property
owner consent.
5. Notice will be mailed prior to the first removal date to all property owners whose land
adjoins a proposed deer removal site. The notice shall include the dates of all hunts for
that season and contact information for deer management personnel (city staff and law
enforcement).
6. The City will provide deer management information to its residents through the City's
newsletter and website.
Deer Management - Plan -- 2012
It is anticipated that the City will utilize control areas similar to those used in 2011 (Exhibit
B). That assumption is based on the cooperation of a number of private and public property
owners whose permission will be sought if this plan is adopted by the City Council. We will
also continue to attempt coordination with the City of Maplewood to add hunts in the areas
of Spoon Lake and the NW corner of County Road C & Highway 61, In 2011, Maplewood
chose not to add those areas and indicated they were contemplating the use of a sharpshooter in
2012. Finally, should other viable hunt areas present themselves, they will be review on a case -
by -case basis.
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Hunt rules have been established for the program (see Exhibit D). We will continue to monitor
the control efforts in terms of deer population impact. It appears that continuous efforts will be
needed to gain further reductions in the population as well as to keep the numbers in check
assuming a "reasonable" population is attained.
No limits on the numbers taken are recommended. This is because the population reduction
is almost self - limiting given that increased hunting pressure dramatically reduces the numbers
taken after the first two cycles of hunting. Staff also believes that it will be virtually impossible
to reduce the population below the supportable level of 20 deer.
The City will also participate in Ramsey County's aerial count anticipated to be done in early
2013, conditions permitting.
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EXHIBIT A
Ramsey County Aerial Deer Survey
2010/2011 Comparison
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Special Archery Deer Hunt Rules for All Hunts Conducted by MBRB
2012
1. All hunters are selected through the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base (MBRB).
2. Hunts are conducted using sharpshooter status MBRB archers.
3. Deer hunt locations are limited to the areas as identified on the attached maps.
4. There will be xx hunt periods consisting of: DATES TO 1313 DETERMINED.
5. No hunting will be allowed on the Spooner Park/LC Elementary School /Gervais Mill
sites as well as the St. Paul Regional Water Service property west of I -35E until the
November /December dates and only within the areas designated on the approved hunt
area maps.
6. 'free stands can be erected on the day preceding each hunt period. No hunting on the
stand set up days is allowed.
7. Stands should be discretely placed so as not to be visible frornother residential structures
in the area or from public road right -of -way.
8. Hunters must follow all Minnesota DNR laws and all MBRB special rules.
9. All hunt periods are for either sex deer with eh emphasis on shooting antlerless deer. A
minimum of one bonus tag must be in the hunter's possession at all times.
10. Hunters must carry a hunt authorization letter from the City at all times during hunt.
11. Hunt areas are closed to the public for the purpose of safety during the hunt.
12. All incidents of trespass should be reported to the MBRB hunt coordinator who will
contact the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department.
13. Archers must hunt from elevated stands. However, ground blinds may be used by
disabled hunters. In this case, the MBRB hunt coordinator will place the blind in a safe
location:
14. Screw -in tree steps are prohibited. Archers must utilize strap -on steps, ladders, climbing
sticks, or climber stands for vertical access to their stand locations.
15. Hunters must have a flashlight and a warning whistle within easy reach during entry,
egress, and while on stand. A cell phone is also recommended.
16. All hunters must use a five -point fall restraint harness while on stand. Hunters also must
utilize a fall restraint system during ascending and descending access operations.
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17. Only TMA approved stands/ steps are acceptable. Use of any homemade stands /steps is
prohibited for safety reasons.
18. Only buckthorn can be cut for shooting lanes. Cutting should be flush with the ground.
Shooting lanes should be minimized so that stand locations are not readily apparent.
19. Archers must park in designated areas only and have a City supplied parking permit
properly displayed.
20. Only deer may be taken during special hunts.
21. Hunters must log in an out of the hunt areas each time they leave. The MBRB hunt
coordinator will provide a log in sheet at an appropriate location.
22. Archers cannot track deer outside of hunt boundaries. Hunters must contact the MBRB
hunt coordinator if deer retrieval is required outside of hunt boundaries. The hunt
coordinator will make arrangements for police escort, or obtain landowner permission
before tracking deer onto adjacent properties.
23. Hunters shall bring a small shovel with them as part of their hunt gear to enable them to
bury entrails at the hunt site. The burial site must be well out of view from any residence
or other area where the public could be present or have visual access. NOTE: Some
sites, due to their proximity to residences, will require that the entire deer be removed
from the property before the removal of entrails. Processing of those deer will be
conducted at the City's Designated Processing Site.
24. Hunters shall make use of approved sanitary facilities located at the Old Fire Station,
Spooner Park, City Hall, or other appropriate public restrooms.
25. Hunters should immediately report any incidents to the MBRB hunt coordinator.
26. Hunters are directed not to speak to any protestors or news media. These incidents are to
be reported to the MBRB hunt coordinator immediately. The MBRB hunt coordinator
will contact the appropriate City staff and /or the Sheriff's Department who will handle
any communication needed.
27. Ramsey County dispatch should be contacted immediately in the case of accidents, dial
911.
28. Additional restrictions may be added at the required orientation meeting.
29. Failure to follow rules will lead to removal from the hunt. MBRB will hunt the
Sculley property pursuant to these rules.
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MAYOR
Bill Blesener
COUNCIL
Rick Montour
John Reis
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 ADMINISTRATOR
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 Joel R. Hanson
www.ci.little-canada.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Blesener and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 22, 2012
RE: Performance Aid Measurement Program
To receive additional Local Government Aid of $0.14 per capita, we need to measure and report
on 10 performance measures (see attached information from the League of Minnesota Cities).
Our survey from last summer addresses a number of these measures and may fulfill this
requirement. At the worst case, we will need to add a couple of additional questions that deal
with water and sewer. This can be done through the League of Minnesota Cities. We also need
to report the results to the citizens by the end of the year (again, we have done a large part of this
with our 2011 Community Survey).
If additional surveying is needed, we will advertise that in our next newsletter. The Council also
needs to adopt a resolution that states we have adopted and implemented the minimum 10
performance measures and that we will report the results of the measurement before the end of
this calendar year.
Staff will prepare a resolution for your consideration that will be presented at Wednesday's
meeting.
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Performance Measurement Program Page 1 of 2
Performance Measurement Program
The Program
In 2010, the Legislature created the Council on Local Results and Innovation. In February 2011, the Council released a
standard set of ten performance measures for counties and ten performance measures for cities that will aid residents,
taxpayers, and state and local elected officials in determining the efficacy of counties and cities in providing services and
measure residents' opinions of those services. In February of 2012, the Council created a comprehensive performance
measurement system for cities and counties to implement in 2012. Cities and counties that choose to participate in the new
standards measure program may be eligible for a reimbursement in LGA and exemption from levy limits.
Participation by Cities and Counties
Participation in the standard measures program by a city or a county is voluntary. Counties and cities that choose to participate
in the standard measures program must officially adopt the corresponding 10 performance benchmarks developed by the
Council and implement them. To view the 10 performance measures for voluntary adoption for both cities and counties, please
click on the following link:
http: / /www. and itor. state. mn. us /other / councils /LocalResu ltsand I nnovation /final_report. pdf.
Benefits
A county or city that elects to participate in the standard measures program is eligible for a reimbursement of $0.14 per capita
in local government aid, not to exceed $25,000 and is also exempt from levy limits under sections 275.70 to 275.74 for taxes
payable in the following calendar year, if levy limits are in effect.
Reporting Requirements for 2011
In order to receive the per capita reimbursement in 2011, and levy limit exemption for calendar year 2012, counties and cities
must:
• File a report with the Office of the State Auditor by July 1, 2011. This report will consist of a declaration approved by the
city council or county board stating that the city /county has adopted the corresponding 10 performance measures
developed by the Council.
To meet the reporting requirements for 2011, a copy of the declaration in a PDF format can be attached to an e-mail and sent
to: performancemeasures @osa.state.mn.us.
Reporting Requirements for 2012
In order to receive the per capita reimbursement in 2012, and levy limit exemption for calendar year 2013, counties and cities
must:
File a report with the Office of the State Auditor by July 1, 2012. This report will consist of:
1) A resolution approved by the city council or county board declaring that:
• The city /county has adopted and implemented the minimum 10 performance measures developed by the Council on
Local Results and Innovation (PDF format).
• The city /county has implemented or is in the process of implementing a local performance measurement system as
developed by the Council on Local Results and Innovation (PDF format).
• The city /county has or will report the results of the 10 adopted measures to its residents before the end of the calendar
year through publication, direct mailing, posting on the entity's website, or through a public hearing at which the budget
and levy will be discussed and public input allowed (PDF format).
• The city /county has or will survey its residents by the end of the calendar year on the services included in the
performance benchmarks (PDF format).
2) The actual results of the performance measures adopted by the city /county (PDF format). (This component is only
required of entities that were certified for the program in 2011).
To meet the reporting requirements for 2012, a copy of the resolution in a single PDF can be attached to an e -mail and sent
to: performancemeasures @ osa.state.mn.us. For those entities certified for the program last year, please also include the
results of the measures in a PDF format attached to the same e-mail.
A county or city that elects to participate in the standard measures program for 2012 is eligible for a reimbursement of $0.14
per capita in local government aid, not to exceed $25,000 and is also exempt from levy limits under sections 275.70 to 275.74
for taxes payable in 2013, if levy limits are in effect.
http: / /www. auditor .state.mn.us /default.aspx ?page= 20110525.013 6/13/2012
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LEAGUE OF
MINNESOTA
CITIES
CONNECTING & INNOVATING
SINCE 1913
City Performance Measurement System:
Meeting the Citizen Survey Requirement
In 2010, the Legislature created the Council on Local Results and Innovation (Council) and
charged it with developing ten performance measures for cities. The legislation also directed the
State Auditor to administer the Performance Measurement Program by which cities meeting the
eligibility requirements would receive funding of 14 cents per capita, up to $25,000, and be
exempt from levy limits if they are in effect. One of the requirements is to report citizen survey
results to the State Auditor.
League survey tool available
The League will once again manage an on -line survey that cities can use to fulfill the citizen
survey requirement. The goal of doing so is to eliminate the need for each city to administer its
own survey, thereby reducing costs and workload. This document is intended to provide cities
with an overview of the program, details on what cities will need to do in order to participate in
this collaborative survey effort and the exact services that the League will provide.
Reporting requirements
Below are all of the current reporting requirements from the Office of the State Auditor. Complete
information on the requirements and how to report to the Auditor is available on the OSA site.
Reporting Requirements for receiving incentive payments in 2012
• Pile a report with the Office of the State Auditor by July t, 2012. This report will consist of: a resolution
approved by the city council or county board declaring that:
o The city has adopted and implemented the minimum 10 performance measures developed by the
Council.
o The city has implemented or is in the process of implementing a local performance measurement
system as developed by the Council
o The city has or will report the results of the 10 adopted measures to its residents before the end of
calendar year through publication, direct mailing, posting on the entity's website, or through a
public hearing at which the budget and levy will be discussed and public input allowed
o The city has or will survey its residents by the end of the calendar year on the. services included in
the performance hertchmarks.
• The city must also report the actual results of the performance treasures adopted by the city. (This
component is only required of entities that were certified for the program in 2011).
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Reporting Requirements for receiving incentive payments in 2013
• File a report with the Office of the State Auditor by July 1, 2013. This report will consist of a resolution
approved by the city council or county board declaring that:
o The city has adopted and implemented the niinintuni 10 performance measures developed by the
Council.
o The city has implemented a local performance measurement system as developed by the Council.
o The city has or w'ili report the results of the 10 adopted measures to its residents before the end of
the calendar year through publication, direct mailing, posting on the entity's website, or through a
public hearing at which the budget and levy will be discussed and public input allowed.
The city has or will survey its residents by the end of the calendar year nn the. services /nchided in
the performance benchmarks.
• The city must also report the actual results of the performance measures adopted by the city. (" /his
component is only required identities that were cerlifred for the program a prior )year).
Using the League's survey tool
For surveying residents in 2012, cities must indicate to the League that they want to participate in
the joint survey effort at least by November 1, 2012. You need to allow enough time in
calendar year 2012 to complete the survey in order to meet the OSA requirements! Grail
Rachel Walker at rwalker(&Imc.org. League staff will need about a week to create each city's
unique survey and to send out the unique URL.
The survey instrument
The League developed a brief survey instrument based on the ten city performance measures (see
page 4). The survey will be an on -line survey hosted by Survey Monkey. Cities that want to offer
a paper version can simply print out the survey and supply it to residents. Those cities will be
responsible for the data entry work.
Cities will be able to tailor the survey within reason (e.g. adding 1 -3 city specific questions).
Those cities that do not have water and /or sewer service and therefore not using the water and /or
sewer measurers will be able to substitute for those questions with city - specific alternatives (the
attache survey offers some alternatives).
Those cities that choose not to use the League - administered online survey can take the survey
template to create their own survey and generate data necessary to meet the Auditor's reporting
requirement. The legislation did not spell out any requirements for the survey element.
Ideas for Cities
Cities can survey residents in a variety of ways
Add the performance measures questions to an existing annual survey that you do. Put a mail
survey in your utility bill mailing. Feature a survey on your city website,
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Administering the survey
Each participating city will receive a unique URL or link to its survey from the League. The city
will distribute that link to its residents. The League will not be able to do any distribution of the
link to residents nor any promoting of the survey to residents.
Ideas for Cities
Cities can share the survey link with residents in a variety of ways:
The city website, city newsletter, utility bill inserts reifies that got the best response rates in
2011 used the hill insert approach), email alerts, social media (e.g. Pacebook), fliers at
community events, etc.
Each city will inform the League of when it wants to survey residents. The League will
activate the Survey Monkey survey for each city only for the period of time indicated by the city.
Survey data
Shortly after the data collection period is complete, the League will send each city a Microsoft
Excel file with all of the data. That spreadsheet will include basic tallies of responses to each
question. The League will not be able to complete any analysis of the data nor report the data
automatically to the State Auditor. Cities will be responsible for meeting the requirements of the
Performance Measurement Program related to sharing the survey results with the public and
reporting the results to the Auditor. The spreadsheet data that you will receive from L,MC will be
easily extracted from Excel for reporting to the Auditor.
For questions or to indicate your city's participation, please contact:
Rachel Walker, Manager of Policy Analysis
rwalker(t lhe. ora
651 -281 -1236
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SURVEY INSTRUMENT
Performance Measurement Program
Citizen Survey
I. In which city do you live?
2. Indicate the number of years you have lived in this city: years
3. Please enter your email address. This will not be shared with the city. It is used to ensure
only one response per person. If you do not have email simply type "no email."
4. How would you rate the overall appearance of the city?
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Fair
d. Poor
e. Don't know
5. 1 -(ow would you describe your overall feeling of safety in the city?
a. Very safe
b. Somewhat safe
c. Somewhat unsafe
d. Very unsafe
e. Don't know
6. How would you rate the overall quality of fire protection services in the city?
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Fair
d. Poor
e. Don't know
7. I -low would you rate the overall condition of city streets?
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Fair
d. Poor
e. Don't know
8. I-low would you rate the overall quality of snowplowing on city streets?
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Fair
d. Poor
e. Don't know
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9. How would you rate the dependability and overall quality of city sanitary sewer service?
[would be replaced with city- specific alternate for cities without sewer service
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Fair
d. Poor
e. Don't know
10. How would you rate the dependability and overall quality of the city water supply?
[would be replaced with city - specific alternate for cities without sewer service]
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Fair
d. Poor
e. Don't know
11 How would you rate the overall quality of city recreational programs and facilities (e.g.
parks, trails, park facilities, etc.)
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Fair
d. Poor
e. Don't know
12. How would you rate the overall quality of services provided by the city?
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Fair
d. Poorgo
e. Don't know
A comment box can follow each question or there can be one comment box at the very end of the
survey.
Sample alternates for cities that don't have water or sewer (or create your own as long as they
are similar in structure to these):
• 1 -low would you rate the library services in your city?
• How would you rate the emergency medical services in your city (e.g. ER, paramedic services)
• How would you rate the quality of environmental services in your city (e.g. solid waste,
garbage collection, recycling)?
• How would you rate the fiscal management and health of your city?
• How would you rate the quality of the transit services in your city (e.g. busses, dial -a- ride)?
• How would you rate the quality of licensing, permitting and building inspection services in
your city?
• How would you rate the quality of code enforcement services in your city (e.g. zoning,
property maintenance)?
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MAYOR
Bill L3lesener
COUNCIL
Rick Montour
John Keis
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 ADMINISTRATOR
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 Joel R. Hanson
www, ci.little- Canada. nm, u s
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Blesener and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 21, 2012
RE: Call for Workshop — July 11, 2012 — 6:30 p.m.
Cor Wilson, Executive Director of the North Suburban Cable TV Commission, has
requested approximately 20 minutes of the Council's time to review details relative to the
Cable TV Franchise Renewal, As a result, City staff is requesting the Council call a
workshop meeting for Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. relative to the following
discussion items:
Cable TV Franchise Renewal
Housing Maintenance Code
Review schematic — Viking Dr. /Rice Street For Sale Sign
Little Canada Road Improvement Update
Public Works Garage
Social Media
Nuisance Code
Other
we Pf we ganaa6
515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600
(651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048
www.ei.little-eanada.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Blesener and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator
DATE: June 22, 2012
RE: Revision to Noise Ordinance
MAYOR
13111 Blesencr
COUNCIL
Rick Montour
John Kcis
Michael McGraw
Shelly Boss
ADMINISTRATOR
Joel R. Hanson
Attached is a copy of our current Noise Ordinance (Chapter 2801). We have been dealing with
an issue where a garbage truck has been serving a commercial use at 5:30 a.m. This commercial
use abuts residential uses and complaints have been received about this early disturbance.
In reviewing our code, 2801.100 prohibits Horns, Signaling Devices, Etc. except when they are
used as a "danger warning ". Therefore, the truck's backup alarm would be exempted from this
prohibition.
Section 2801.090(D) deals specifically with refuse trucks. Residential districts only allow hours
of operation from 7a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 pin. on weekends. Hours
of operation are unrestricted in other zoning districts unless a public nuisance is declared
pursuant to 2801.100, In reviewing those provisions, we may have a shot at using provision (9)
that deals with "Loading, Unloading, Unpacking, Etc.) but that would mean the backup alarm
isn't part of the problem.
Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that Provision 2801.090(D) be amended as follows:
1. In residential zones or any property in any zoning district that immediately abuts a
residential use, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
weekends.
This will ensure we can resolve the current issue and would seem consistent with the original
intent of the ordinance.
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2801. NOISE ORDINANCE
2801.010. DEFINf1'IONS. The following words and terms when used in this Ordinance
shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
City Official - Any duly authorized representative of the City as designated by the City
Council.
I- Iighway - Any street, road or public way in the City.
L I O Level - The noise level, expressed in dI3A, which is exceeded ten percent (10 %) of the
time for a one (1) hour survey, as measured by test procedures approved by the City Official.
Motor Vehicle - Any self - propelled vehicle not operated exclusively upon railroad tracks and
any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle except snowmobiles.
Noise - Any sound which annoys or disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause an
adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans.
Noise Level - See sound level.
Person - An individual, firm, partnership, corporation, trustee, association, the state and its
agencies and subdivisions, or any body of persons whether incorporated or not. And with respect to
act prohibited or required herein, person shall include employees and licensees.
Sound Level (Noise Level) - The A- weighted sound pressure level, expressed in dBA,
obtained by use of a sound -level meter having characteristics as specified in the American National
Standards Institutes (ANSI) Standard SI -4 -1961.
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) - Expressed in decibels (dB), is twenty (20) times the logarithm
to the base ten of the ratio of the observed sound pressure to a reference pressure of twenty (20)
micropascals.
2801.020. FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT. The following
regulation is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein: Federal Occupational Safety and
Health Act, Title 29 - Labor, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter XVII (Occupational Safety and
I-Iealth Administration, Department of Labor). Part 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health
Standards). Subpart (3 (Occupational health and Environmental Control). Section 1910.95
(Occupational Noise Exposure) June 27, 1974.
2801.030. MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE LIMITS. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,
Noise Pollution Control Section, NPC -4, Motor Vehicle Noise Limits, are hereby adopted by
reference and incorporated herein.
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2801.040. NOISE SOURCE REQUIREMENTS.
(A) A noise source (excluding motor vehicles operating on public highways, locomotives
and railroad cars, snowmobiles, construction equipment at construction sites, maintenance of utility
easements, and snow plowing) within the following zoning districts (as defined in this Code), shall
not exceed the L10 noise levels set forth below.
1. Industrial Zoning Districts (which may include but are not necessarily limited to
foundries, plastics extrusion, heavy- equipment repair, metal treating, cement
handling, concrete products, excavation processes, junk -car disposal, or any other
manufacturing concern) -- 70 dBA as measured on the property line of the source.
2. Business, Commercial Zoning Districts (which may include but are not necessarily
limited to service stations, motels, restaurants, blue printers, lumber yards, dry
cleaners, experimental laboratories, schools, car washes, and open sales lots) -- 65
dBA as measured on the property line of the source.
3. Residential Zoning District (which may include but is not limited to single- family
dwellings, private schools, day -care centers, private garages, permitted home
occupations, churches, public stables, multiple dwellings, and retail shops) -- 60 dl3A
in the daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and 50 dBA in the nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) as
measured on the property line of the source.
(13) In the event that the property on which an industrial, business or commercial noise
source is located abuts residential property, the noise source in question shall not exceed an L10
noise level of 60 dBA in the daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and an L10 noise level of 50 dBA in the
nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) as measured on the property line abutting the source.
(C) Construction equipment, which may include but is not necessarily limited to front
loaders, graders, cranes, pumps, saws, and generators, being operated at a construction site shall not
exceed an L10 noise level of 85 dBA at a distance of 50 feet. See Section 2801.090 of this Chapter
for hours of operation.
2801.050. GENERAL TESTING AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES. The City
Official shall adopt guidelines establishing the test procedures and instrumentation to be utilized, and
a copy of such guidelines shall be kept on file in the office of the City Administrator.
2801.060. NOISE IMPACT STATEMENTS. The City Official may require noise impact
statements in association with, but not limited to, changes in zoning classifications; and planning of a
structure or any operation, process, installation or alteration which may be considered as a potential
noise source.
2801.070. CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT. The City Official must
approve the location of new installations of central air conditioning plants or equipment which are
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exterior to a building. If the City Official determines that it is impossible to position a central air
conditioning unit an acceptable distance from adjacent properties, then an alternate method of
compliance shall be approved screening or buffering which will meet the requirements of Section
2801.040 of this Chapter.
2801.080. SNOWMOBILE REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Every snowmobile shall be equipped with a muffler in good working order, good
repair, and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unnecessary noise.
(B) No snowmobile manufactured on or after June 30, 1970, and before February I, 1972,
shall be sold or offered for sale unless it is equipped with a muffler which limits engine noise to not
more than 86 decibels on the A -scale (dBA) at 50 feet.
(C) No snowmobile manufactured on or after February 1, 1972, shall be sold or offered
for sale unless it is equipped with a muffler which limits engine noise to not more than 82 decibels
on the A -scale (dBA) at 50 feet.
(D) No snowmobile manufactured on or after April 1, 1975, for sale in Minnesota, except
a snowmobile designed for competition purposes only, shall be sold or offered for sale unless it is so
equipped that overall noise emission does not exceed 78 decibels on the A -scale at 50 feet.
(E) No snowmobile manufactured on or after July 1, 1976, for sale in Minnesota, except a
snowmobile designed for competition purpose only, shall be sold or offered for sale unless it is so
equipped that overall noise emission does not exceed 73 decibels on the A -scale at 50 feet.
(F) At a time when the state of the art of noise control technology permits and after
promulgation of a regulation in the manner prescribed by law, the standard for snowmobile noise
shall not exceed 60 decibels on the A -scale at 50 feet.
(0) No person shall modify, alter, or repair a snowmobile or its exhaust system in any
manner that shall amplify or otherwise increase total engine noise above that emitted by the
snowmobile as originally equipped regardless of date of manufacture.
2801.090. OPERATIONAL LIMITS.
(A) Recreational Motor Vehicles. No person shall operate any recreational motor vehicles
at any time other than between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and
between the hours of 9 a.m. and I a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and evenings before holidays.
(B) Outdoor Power Implements. No person shall operate any outdoor power implement,
including but not limited to power lawn mowers, snowblowers, power hedge clippers, or such other
implements designed primarily for outdoor use, at any time other than between the hours of 7 a.m.
and 10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
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(C) Construction Activities. No person shall engage in, permit, or allow construction
activities involving the use of power equipment, including but not limited to any kind of electric,
diesel, or gas powered machine, on Sundays or at any time other than between the hours of 7 a.m.
and 10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Construction activities which can
meet the requirements outlined in Section 2801.040 are exempt from the operating limits of this
paragraph.
(D) Refuse Hauling. All vehicles licensed in the City for hauling refuse shall limit their
hours of operation as follows:
1. In residential zones, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
weekends.
2. In all In all ohs, the hours of operation for the hauling of refuse shall be
unrestricted unless a public nuisance is declared as defined in Section 2801.100 of
this Code.
3. In the event that a nuisance is declared, the hours of pick -up in all zones other than
residential shall be limited to those allowed in residential zones.
(E) Emergency Exceptions. Situations wherein immediate work is necessary to restore
property to a safe condition or when immediate work is required to protect persons or property from
eminent exposure to danger are exempt from operational limits.
2801.100. PUBLIC NUISANCE NOISES PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any
person to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise
or any noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace,
or safety of others within the limits of the City. The following acts, among others, are declared to be
nuisance noises in violation of this Article but said enumeration shall not be deemed to he exclusive.
(1)
l- Iorns, Signaling Devices, Etc.
a. The intentional sounding of any horn or signaling device on any automobile,
motorcycle, or other vehicle on any street, public place or private property within the
City except as a danger warning;
b. The creation by means of any such signaling device of any unreasonably loud or
harsh sound;
c. The intentional sounding of any such device for an unnecessary and unreasonable
period of time;
d. The use of any signaling device except one operated by hand or electricity;
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e. The use of any horn, whistle, or other device operated by engine exhaust.
(2) Radios, Phonographs, Etc. The use, operation or permitting the playing, use or
operation of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, sound in such manner as to disturb the
peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants or at any time at a louder volume than is
necessary for convenient hearing for the person or persons who are in the room, vehicle or chamber
in which such machine or device is operated and who are voluntary listeners thereto.
(3) Loud Speakers, Amplifiers for Advertising, Etc. The use, operation or permitting the
playing, use or operation of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, loud speaker,
sound amplifier, or other machine or device for the production or reproduction of sound which is east
upon the public streets for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the
public to any building or structure, except as may be licensed by the City.
(4) Yelling, Shouting, Etc. Shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on the public streets
particularly between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. or at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb
the quiet, comfort, or repose of persons in any office, dwelling, hotel, or other type of residence, or of
any persons in the vicinity.
(5) Animals, Birds, Etc. The keeping of any animal or bird which by emitting frequent or
long continued noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity,
(6) Whistles. The blowing of any locomotive whistle or whistle attached to any
stationary boiler except:
a. To give notice of the time to begin or stop work;
h. To give warning of fire or danger; or
c. Upon request of proper City Authorities.
(7) Exhaust.
a. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal
combustion engine, motor boat, or motor vehicle except through a muffler or other
device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.
b. Mufflers of the type commonly known as "Hollywood Mufflers" shall not be
permitted.
(8) Defective Vehicles or Loads. The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so
out of repair or so loaded in such manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling
or other noise.
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(9) Loading, Unloading, Unpacking, Etc. The creation of a loud and excessive noise in
connection with loading, unloading, or unpacking of any vehicle.
(10) Noises Near Schools, Courts, Churches or Hospitals. The creation of any excessive
noise on any streets adjacent to any school, institution of learning, church, court or hospital while the
same is in use which unreasonably interferes with the workings of such institution, or which disturbs
or unduly annoys patients in the hospital, provided that conspicuous signs are displayed in such
streets indicating that the same is a school, hospital, church or court street.
2801.110. EXCEPTIONS. It is recognized that under certain circumstances it would be
impossible for a noise source to comply with the provisions of Section 2801.040 of this Chapter due
to economic or technological reasons. In cases such as this, application for an exception may be
made in writing to the City Official. The application shall contain the following pertinent
information:
a. Dates for exception requested;
b. Location of particular noise source and times of operation;
c. Equipment involved;
d. Necessity for request of exception;
e. Steps taken to minimize noise level from source; and
f. Names of responsible persons.
The City shall notify by mail all property owners within five hundred (500) feet of the source
in question of the requested exception. Applications will be reviewed by the City Official, and a
decision to approve or deny the exception will be made in writing to the responsible persons within
twenty (20) days of receipt.
2801.120. APPEAL OF EXCEPTION PROCESS. The decision made by the City Official
concerning the exception request may be appealed to the City Council within ten (10) days after
receiving the City Official's written decision. The appeal shall be filed in writing with the City
Administrator who shall schedule a hearing before the City Council as soon as possible. A written
report shall accompany the request for appeal. The report shall contain pertinent information which
would adequately justify the request for an exception.
(Source: Ord. 171)
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