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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION December 7 , 2015 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 46 The mayor suggested that staff meet with Legion representatives regarding their plans in <br /> 47 order to get the process into manageable steps for them . He suggested that the possible <br /> 48 lease of the land be included in discussions . <br /> 49 <br /> 50 Staff will need additional information from the Legion to be able to develop options for <br /> 51 the sale or lease of the property for this purpose . <br /> 52 <br /> 53 3 . Lot Combination Requirement for 6966 and 6970 Lake Drive ( Stanek <br /> 54 Properties ) - City Planner Larsen reviewed her staff report explaining the history of the <br /> 55 Stanek property . The council granted a rezoning that allows the family to keep animals <br /> 56 on the property . However there is an issue at the property still since an accessory <br /> 57 structure that was built without a permit is in violation of city regulations . This is <br /> 58 because the two lots owned by the Staneks have not yet been combined . The Staneks are <br /> 59 therefore asking the council to amend the zoning ordinance to allow accessory structures <br /> 60 without a principal structure . Staff does not support such an amendment ; an ordinance <br /> 61 amendment like that would not provide city wide benefit . The accessory building that is <br /> 62 in violation should be removed or a formal lot combination done thereby making the <br /> 63 accessory structure allowable . Ms . Larsen noted that the Staneks have removed other <br /> 64 accessory buildings but one remains . <br /> 65 <br /> 66 Carol Stanek , 6966 and 6970 Lake Drive , asked the council to allow her a permit to keep <br /> 67 her accessory structure . The lot is quite large at three acres . <br /> 68 <br /> 69 Options presented to Ms . Stanek were : <br /> 70 - Tear down the structure ; <br /> 71 - Combine the lots ; <br /> 72 - Move the structure and attach it to another building ; <br /> 73 - Receive a variance from the city ( strongly not recommended by staff) . <br /> 74 <br /> 75 4 . Bald Eagle Lake Properties in Anoka County/Washington County — <br /> 76 Community Development Director Grochala explained that council members have <br /> 77 expressed interest in investigating what it would take to change the boundary of Anoka <br /> 78 County to include 7 or possibly 8 lots that currently straddle the Anoka <br /> 79 County/Washington County border . These lots are somewhat unique in that they front <br /> 80 Bald Eagle Blvd in Lino Lakes (Anoka County) and the rear of the property is located in <br /> 81 the City of Hugo ( Washington County) abutting Bald Eagle Lake . The Washington <br /> 82 County portions of the lot are only accessible by land through Anoka <br /> 83 County . As the staff report outlines , Mr . Grochala explained that there is a process for <br /> 84 changing county boundaries but it is quite onerous and he doesn ' t believe it is viable for <br /> 85 these few properties . Further there could be legal expenses to the city . <br /> 86 <br /> 87 Council Member Roeser suggested that the city could speak with the state legislators for <br /> 88 the area about getting special legislation . He sees that the city provides all the services <br /> 89 for the properties and so should receive all the tax revenue . <br /> 90 <br /> 2 <br />