05-19-2014 Council - Advisory Boards Joint Meeting Minutes

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SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING May 19, 2014 APPROVED Otter Lake Road — Roadway improvements underway that will accommodate new commercial development (i.e. McDonalds) Lino Lakes Assisted Living — Construction of the additional facility is finishing up; Industrial Park — Expansion plans under consideration; New Housing — There are several developments either underway or being considered in concept; the new developments will generate park funding; Studies — A Local Water Management Plan is underway; Flood Plain Maps are being updated for FEMA; EDAC is working on updating the city's Economic Development Plan, identifying priorities and opportunities; Storm Water Erosion Control documents are being updated; Sign Ordinance — The Planning and Zoning Board is currently reviewing the city's regulations at the request of the city council; 49 and J — A master plan is in place to drive development discussions; Park Initiatives — The city is working with Anoka County on the Otter Lake Regional Trail Project as well as the Main Street pedestrian bridge over 35W and on extension of the trail past the bridge as far as Lino Lakes Elementary. Mayor Reinert noted that the city council regularly receives and utilizes advice from the city advisory boards on development in the city so he thought an update on development activities would be appropriate. Council Member Roeser noted that it's obvious as the council does interviews for advisory board positions that there is a lot of talent present on these groups. He thinks it creates good synergy when the groups and the council get together occasionally. The mayor noted the city -owned land at Birch and Centerville Road and that the council has discussed the idea of getting something going there. There is an old master plan in place. He thinks the council would love input from the boards on possibilities there. Public Services Director DeGardner noted that ideas for the land have arisen regularly over the years but budget has always been the issue; the concept of a phased plan has been discussed as a way to get things moving. Mr. DeGardner noted that the original master plan has many recreational elements. Paul Tralle noted that the north end of the city is lacking in trails and he'd like to see work in that area. The mayor suggested that he sees trails and the recreation area somewhat separate; he's committed to finishing the north loop of trails but also keeping the recreation area discussion going. Mr. Lindy noted that a relevant master plan for the recreation area would be appropriate since habits in the city may have changed since the old plan was put together. A question was raised about park dedication and other fees — is the city where it should be with those? Mr. Grochala promised that staff keeps an eye on fees, looking at them each year. A comment was added that sometimes the funding set aside for parks isn't enough to get the job done and the mayor responded that there is council discussion about that and with the awareness the necessary funding is more likely. Council Member Roeser added that he continues to support the concept of obtaining State Legacy funds when possible. Mr. DeGardner remarked that staff is always looking for grant funds and 2