09-03-2024 - Council Work Session Minutes

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5. White Bear Township Water Supply Request The Community Development Director reported that the North Oaks Company has submitted a concept plan "Wilkinson Waters" for the development of their property in Lino Lakes, located northwest of the Centerville/CR J intersection. This area lies within Sanitary Sewer District No. 4. Sanitary sewer for this area is proposed to be provided from a White Bear Township trunk line that was previously extended to the municipal limits. Water service will eventually be provided by Lino Lakes. However, the City's closest lines are 1.5 miles to the north of the project site, and given existing supply issues related to White Bear Lake, extension of our lines would be premature. The Community Development Director reported that White Bear Township has water main stubbed to the property along with lateral water mains running through the property serving the City of North Oaks, Rapp Farm, and development on the west side of Wilkenson Lake. White Bear Township currently has agreements in place with the North Oaks Development Company for water supply. Provided capacity is available staff is proposing an agreement with White Bear Township to provide water to this area for an interim period. The Community Development Director requested Council direction regarding discussing possible water supply service with White Bear Township. Council Consensus It was the consensus of the City Council to support discussions with White Bear Township regarding possible water supply service to the Wilkinson Waters future development area in Lino Lakes. 6. Amendment to lava Purchase Agreement The Community Development Director stated that staff is requesting City Council direction to place the proposed amendment to the Java purchase agreement on the September 9, 2024, regular meeting for consideration. He stated that in September of 2023, the City entered into a purchase agreement with Java Companies for the Sale of 2.24 acres located at the corner of Lake Drive and 77th Street. lava Companies has been actively working on both adjacent land acquisition and tenant contracts to develop the site. Mayor Rafferty stated that he would support the proposed timeline extensions to the agreement. Councilmember Ruhland stated that he also supports the request. Councilmember Lyden clarified the construction timeline with staff. Councilmember Stoesz stated that he supports the request as well.