09/30/1985 Council Minutes (2) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

120 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING September 30, 1985 Page Two Mayor Benson explained some problems Lino Lakes is experiencing regarding splitting Lots and areas of marginal development. Mayor Wedel explained there are some difficult choices to make. There were undevelopable areas that the City had to "eat up" some assess- ment. He also explained how two lots were divided to create a third lot so that each lot owner could sell a portion of his lot to recoup some of the costs of installing utilities. Shoreview also created a Source and Supply Fund to help pay for the water system by charging a water availability charge. Mayor Wedell noted that Lino Lakes will not have much develop- ment in the Baldwin Lake area until sewer is available. He also felt neither Ramsey or Anoka Counties would do much to improve County Road J (Ash Street) until all sewer and water lines were installed. In addition Metro would not consider installing a trunk sewer line until a need is demonstrated. Therefore, a development plan for this area should be completed and forwarded to Metro to let them know when a larger facility will be needed. Mayor Wedell explained a concern Shoreview has regarding next years construction projects. Three railroad overpasses will be under construction next summer. This could cause traffic prob- lems for both Shoreview and Lino Lakes. He said there is an overhead light scheduled for County Road J (Ash Street) and Hodgson Road for 1986. Mayor Benson asked what Shoreview's policy is regarding accepting streets in new developments. Mayor Wedell explained Shoreview re- quires a seven ton road, 32' width roadway and an escrow deposit that will cover such things as seal coating. Mayor Benson asked when does Shoreview require the developer to install the blacktop on a new road, when the majority of new homes are constructed or before any homes are constructed? It was ex- plained from a public safety viewpoint, when the base is completed, sewer and water lines are in place, curb, gutter installed and the first lift of blacktop is in place, new home construction can be- gin. The final lift of blacktop can wait for about a year. Mr. Reinert asked if Shoreview requires a developers agreement and what percent is required. It was explained that there is a develop- ers agreement with the requirement of 125% on all phases of con- struction (street lights, street signs, boulevards, etc.). Mr. Davidson asked what is required where improvements are put in un- der Chapter 429, assessment projects. Mayor Wedell explained Shoreview finances the project 100% with no letter of credit by bonding the project. Mayor Benson asked if the City had problems getting developers to comply with the 125% requirement. Mayor Wedell said no, he believes if the City requirements are large enough it will keep marginal de- velopers out of the City.