08-24-2015 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES August 24, 2015 APPROVED project and size of the project. This is the 3rd Addition and includes 41 lots with two outlots. The only deviation from the preliminary plans is in the phasing - this addition is coming in with a lower number just due to timing. Otherwise this is consistent with the preliminary plan. The next phase will include the parkland dedication. The development agreement is the city's standard. The developer is present and would like to address the council. Larry Olson, developer representative (Emerick Construction), noted the requirement of curb and gutter as well as certain utility work before a building permit is issued. In the case of this development, the requirement would cause a delay for the home builders and is a problem due to a constricted construction season. There are buyers ready and wanting to move in. He asked the city to remove the restriction of the utility work from the building permit process in this case and perhaps for all projects. The mayor asked staff to explain why the restriction is in place. City Engineer Hankee noted security included in the development agreement. There are securities in place to assure the city's investment in work. She has looked at other cities and has found that Lino Lakes is more restrictive than some other cities. She could work with the building inspector, attorney and other staff to make sure that lessening the restriction isn't a problem. Community Development Grochala added that he tends to get the calls when the owner wants to move in but the certificate of occupancy isn't in place because the private utilities aren't all in. He is comfortable in consideration of the situation of this development. The mayor said the council likes to assist but wants to do the homework before authorizing any overall change. If the council is comfortable, this agreement could be amended and then next year look at a more permanent change based on experience. Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 15-86 as presented. Council Member Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice. Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 15-87 to include the staff recommendation to change the Development Agreement (Section 18) to allow the issuance of a building permit but not a Certificate of Occupancy prior to the installation of utilities. 6C) Resolution No. 15-88, Approving a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for Project - Specific Wetland Replacement, Birch Street Turn Lane and Utility Improvements - Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the request to approve this declaration that will include certain property within the restrictions and covenants for the Birth Street project, as required by the Rice Creek Watershed District peuiiit. Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 15-88 as presented. Council Member Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 6D) Resolution No. 15-89, Accepting Quote for Culvert Replacement along Bald Eagle Boulevard and Rolling Hills Drive - City Engineer Hankee reported on the low quote received for this culvert project. Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 15-89 as presented. Council Member Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote; Council Member Roeser abstained. 4