06-06-2016 Council Work Session Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APPROVED June 6, 2016 135 - Council Member Maher suggested that the developer choose one garbage 136 collector to avoid problems in the future; 137 - Mayor Reinert doesn't want all the park dedication fees to be absorbed ahead of 138 time; he'd like to see some of that funding available to work with; the council discussed 139 phasing of park development. 140 141 Mayor Reinert noted that this is the largest development to occur to this point in Lino 142 Lakes. He asked about issues because it's important to understand if there's something 143 that should change prior to considering formal council approval. 144 145 Les Winter, a city resident who was present in the audience, said, regarding the school 146 district question, you can request the legislature to change the taxation from one school 147 district to another. 148 149 The mayor noted that the matter will be on Monday's agenda but if more time is needed 150 that is okay. 151 152 5. NE Area Drainage Study —City Engineer Hankee noted that the feasibility study 153 for this project will come to the council on June 27; it has been reviewed by the 154 Environmental Board. An option for a more green, open channel has been developed. 155 Another consideration is flexibility for future development and that resulted in a new 156 alignment. 157 158 Katy Thompson, WSB and Associates, noted comments heard on the proposal and 159 options developed. In the end, going with Option 4 outlined in the report seemed to 160 provide the most. They have met with Rice Creek Watershed District about using the 161 existing ditch but upgraded. Using an open channel makes more sense than a large pipe 162 for future development considerations. 163 164 Ms. Hankee indicated that staff is working on grant opportunities. 165 166 Mayor Reinert noted the $4 million plus cost; how would that be funded. Staff noted 167 estimates included in the staff report. Ms. Hankee explained the funding concept of 168 utilizing city Surface Water Management funds and seeking grants, perhaps through the 169 watershed district. The mayor wondered how much would be coming from the 170 Watermark development and staff noted it is in the area of $2 million but some of that 171 would be going back to them for their work on the system. Community Development 172 Director Grochala further discussed financing and noted that staff may soon be speaking 173 with the city's financial advisor, Springsted, Inc. about financing options. 174 175 Mayor Reinert asked about timing for the project and Ms. Thompson noted that Mattamy 176 really needs to have something in place as they move ahead. The matter is coming to the 177 council soon. 178