07/09/1990 Council Minutes (2) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

COUNCIL MEETING JULY 9, 1990 Mr. Miller gave the background to this item. He explained that the Anoka Electric Cooperative, the UPA, the City Staff and local landowners have been in mediation since April, 1990 in an attempt to resolve the power line issue along Ash Street. An agreement has been reached that will meet the concerns of all involved. The agreement is as follows: 1. UPA /AEC - Can build transmission lines on present easement. This entity will not be responsible for relocation costs at the time the lines must be removed. 2. Landowners will receive a reduction in the present easement width from fifty (50) feet to thirty five (35) feet. They will have the right to plant trees and bushes under the present power line. The landowners have the knowledge that when Ash Street is widened by Anoka County, the line will be removed from their land. 3. The City will realize a cleanup of poles and guy wires at the Ash Street, I35E intersection. Removal of the power line when Ash Street is widened will permit executive home development. There will also be freedom from future tax payer costs when the power line is moved. Mr. Miller said this has been time well spent and proves that every one can be a winner in mediation. Council Member Neal moved to approve the Planners recommendation to approve the Conditional Use Permit for UPA to modify the existing transmission line adjacent to Ash Street. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. Council Member Reinert asked who would pay the future moving costs of the transmission lines. Mr. Miller explained that the Anoka County Highway Department would be responsible. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Council Member Reinert moved to approve a variance permitting the UPA /AEC to erect a transmission line with power poles at a maximum of fifty eight (58) feet in height. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bisel thanked everyone for all the time spent on this matter. He noted that UPA has shown that they can work together with a community. It does not look anymore like big brother trying to stick it to the community. Mayor Bisel said he thought it was a fair solution. • ENGINEER'S REPORT Recap of Council Work Session - Mr. Boxrud referred to the general discussion held during the work session. It was noted that about 200 to 300 more connections are need to make PAGE 10