10-01-2018 Council Work Session Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APPROVED October 1, 2018 180 181 Later in the meeting, Director DeGardner was present. He asked that the council think 182 long term if they want to proceed; there would be implications for other uses such as 183 elections. Cooking isn't something normally connected with parks and recreation 184 probably because of the facilities needed. 185 186 3. 49 & J Trunk Utility Improvements —Easement Acquisition —Community 187 Development Director Grochala reviewed his written report. Historically the city studied 188 the possibility of extending trunk utilities to the specific area noted in the report. He 189 reviewed a PowerPoint presentation including information on: 190 -site location map of sanitary sewer connection; 191 - easement locations on three parcels that would be required; 192 - discussions with property owners (one property is up for sale though); 193 - would the council entertain acquiring the piece of property for easement for the 194 property for sale; 195 - there is an implication of a second easement that will be needed on another of the 196 properties and should WSB put together numbers to allow sale discussions with that 197 property. 198 Mayor Reinert remarked that two access points in the future would probably be needed. 199 200 The council discussed how future roadways will be planned in conjunction with Anoka 201 County. 202 203 The council concurred to tie up the easement on the property for sale. 204 4. Lake &Market Place Drive —Land Acquisition —Community Development 205 Director Grochala reviewed a PowerPoint presentation including information on: 206 - General location map showing proposed roadway connection; 207 - City owned property involved; 208 - Recent contact from property owner of one of the needed properties; 209 - Appraisal would be needed; 210 - EDAC has expressed support; 211 - Future development concept. 212 213 Mayor Reinert suggested going forward with exploring the idea; more information on 214 cost is needed. 215 5. Comprehensive Plan Update —Community Development Director Grochala 216 reviewed a PowerPoint presentation including information on: 217 218 -Background on past discussion and council's concern about mixed use category; 219 - Review of mixed use definitions and purpose; 220 - Mixed use areas included in the draft 2040 plan (new and existing); 221 - Proposed changes in mixed use;